Fulham are giving serious consideration to replacing Felix Magath with Tim Sherwood, according to a report in today’s People.
The Whites are rooted to the bottom of the Championship without a point after Derby extended their dreadful start to the new season with a 5-1 thrashing at the iPro Stadium yesterday afternoon. Magath, only apppointed at Craven Cottage in February, has recently been given the backing of chairman Shahid Khan but the pressure on the German coach will only have increased following yesterday’s shambolic performance against one of the pre-season favourites for promotion.
Sherwood, who recently turned down the opportunity to take over from Tony Pulis at Crystal Palace, is currently looking for a new challenge after seeing his short-term spell in charge of Tottenham come to an end in May. According to the People report, Sherwood has made it clear he would be interested in restarting his managerial career at Craven Cottage as he is excited by the club’s potential and the extent of the talent coming through the club’s academy.
Other journalists have disclosed that Fulham are already in the process of sounding out potential successors to Magath with Championship experience. They are believed to keen to talk to former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo and the ex-Norwich boss Chris Hughton. Both have recent experience of winning promotion from the division with West Brom and Newcastle United respectively. It remains to be seen whether Magath will be at the helm for Tuesday night’s London derby with Brentford in the League Cup.
PLEASE yes! Get that nutjob Magath out!!
Any of the 3 mentioned managers would do a better job than Magath – personally I like Tim Sherwood’s honest approach, which may well clash with the CE, and has he any championship experience in getting teams promoted?
Agree it is time for Magath to go. He should never have been appointed in the first place. He is the antithesis of everything Fulham stands for. Sherwood would be my pick.
I know he’s ex-Chelsea but seriously, can we have Di Matteo please?!
I thought MM stood for Mickey Mouse not for Magath & Mackintosh. Mackintosh needs to goes as well, he should take accountability for his decisions.
I too can see Roberto Di Matteo at Fulham. His engaging approach with players is just what is required and it would be a great platform for RDM to reestablish his management career. I would love to see him at Fulham.
I totally agree with you Sean. The last thing we need is Tim Sherwood and his massive ego and chip on his shoulder.
Would rather have Moyes if he’d go to Fulham, but it’s not time to pull the trigger, yet. Tuesdays’ Cup result will be the match that matters.
Not enthused about Di Matteo at all. His reputation inside football circles is one of being rather aloof and lazy. I think Hughton and possibly even Steve Clark would be a good fit to help mould our younger players, as they evidently won’t play for Magath.