Downsouth 6,327 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ok though not confirmed it does seem that we now have our new Manager and think it is fair to say he is an unknown quantity at this time though a decent pedigree behind him in terms of previous positions. How will he fit into the English Championship only time will tell but right here and right now will this appointment spark a real interest from Boro fans? I am happy that this is "out of the box" in fact I think it is good for Boro that we have nothing to go on in terms of knowing how he will cope so hopefully we will all get behind him. The benefits of this appointment should become noticeable later on in terms of players but appreciate that we take this day by day. It would seem that he already knows full well what he has at his disposal and that can only be a good thing moving ahead. Will this appointment bring back fans out of curiousities sake I believe it will and for me as mentioned I am happy with this announcement. What about other members are you pleased with this news? Link to post Share on other sites
"KM" 1,656 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hopefully ticket prices are reduced for his first few games at least and fans will come back in their thousands to back the team! Link to post Share on other sites
andrewparkes 12 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I am genuinely excited by the news. Think from Gibsons point of view, this is his biggest appointment/gamble since Robson. Few decent players brought in, hopefully a few coaches and new ideas as well and it could all be very sweet. Hoping the fans return to the riverside to go with it to, would be nice to announce a cheap deal for the next game as well to generate interest, might just give the place the lift it needs Link to post Share on other sites
EstonSmog 129 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Delighted with the appointment. My first choice was RDM but very happy with this one too. Exciting to see a full change in direction throughout the club. Could be some exciting times ahead for us. Link to post Share on other sites
andrewparkes 12 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wonder if we have any plans to offer Mendietta any sort of role Link to post Share on other sites
p_mards 1,365 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Pochettino and Laudrup were unknown managerial quantities to English football before they were appointed. If someone is a great coach they should be able to adapt to any division whether it's La Liga, Premier League or the Championship. Hopefully he can another one of Mourinho's successful apprentices like AVB, Rodgers and Clark. Link to post Share on other sites
Prowler 197 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 AITOR! HE'S ONE OF OUR OWN! AITOR! AITOR! IS ONE OF OUR OWN! Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm very happy with this appointment. As I've said before, I'd much rather have a hungry ex assistant who wants to prove himself, than a journeyman going through the motions. Link to post Share on other sites
bigpete2112 11 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I think it is a calculated risk by Gibson, he has been vocal of late about which direction he wants to take the club and this appointment fits perfectly into what he is trying to achieve. It looks like he wants to buy into the modern approach a few of the more forward thinking clubs (Southampton) are using. I for one, am very excited by this. Goodbye plain old 4-4-2. hello 2-1-1-3-1-2, or some such foreign crazyness Link to post Share on other sites
Motor Mouth 255 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Excellent move by Gibson. I believe the coming in of Aitor Karanka will be like a breath of fresh air to the Riverside. 3yrs under the special one at Real should have taught him something in management . Can't wait to see the changes may see some dodgy results till he settles in although under previous managers we have seen loads of them so no change there. Link to post Share on other sites
34. 22 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm cautiously optimistic about the appointment, it could go wrong as any appointment might, but I think we've took one of the better options available. Link to post Share on other sites
osvaldo 36 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm excited about the possibilities around this appointment. With the ongoing links with Kenyon/Mendes/Athletico Madrid i think we should all be optimistic about the direction the club is taking. Can Karanka and Mendes bring in fresh Spanish talent and have the team playing attractive football?? Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites
starbuy 35 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 In Spain recently, Karanka had the nickname of El Muñeco - the puppet, for repeating exactly what Mourinho said. Let's hope that he can repeat Mourinho's success for us!! Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset Boro 98 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 im expecting fabregas, iniesta and xavi in the january transfer window :) but in all seriousness i think its the kind of gamble we needed, a fresh, clean approach to going forwards Link to post Share on other sites
BournemouthBoro 7 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Going to be honest no nothing about him other than what has been said on here, So it's Gibsons choice and i back him 100%. Any manager can be a gamble..... :-) Link to post Share on other sites
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