03 Nov 2025 18:36:12
I think this GON return story will die out following the outpouring of a frankly ragingly negative reaction from the fans on social media and forums like this.

It would be a quick, lazy and cheap appointment but I don't think even Shi/Fosun would risk the total alienation of the paying fanbase. Plus, why would GON want to face that as a Coach/Manager.

Having said that I wouldn't mind GON as a No2 alongside someone more experienced in this league.

1.) 03 Nov 2025
03 Nov 2025 18:50:39
I hope/think your right Long becuae the idea of having him back seems genuinely cruel. Cruel for him and cruel for us fans!
I also don't think this idea of him being No 2 works either. Remember he's worked with most this squad as a manager and failed, in particular lacking the discipline required.

If he was looking to do it at a club he hadn't been to before then fine, but somewhere you worked less than a year before in a different role is frankly laughable as even a concept to be honest! ?

2.) 03 Nov 2025
03 Nov 2025 19:18:45
Disagree with that last point longmynd I personally don't think GON should be near us again, he hasn't done anything since he left bar offer comments on tv and his return would only open up old wounds with players and other staff.
We need a fresh re-start that everyone can get on board with.

3.) 03 Nov 2025
03 Nov 2025 19:27:33
Agreed LongmyndWolf, the ONLY positive regards to GON is that he is the only candidate that desperately WANTS the job!

4.) 03 Nov 2025
03 Nov 2025 19:33:12
How's about Solskjaer and Carrick who worked well together at Man Utd?
Premiership experience with good track record at Old Trafford.
Young approach and good affinity with players especially Ole with Strand Larsen who he may well be able to rejuvenate.

5.) 04 Nov 2025
03 Nov 2025 23:06:24
Seems fan voice might register after all!
. With such an outcry from us for no GON return, and I gather staff and team far from keen either, it would gave been a disaster.
Agree with you Abbey, even as a No 2 or anywhere near would have been a very bad move.


Fan and staff reaction probably a big factor in GON withdrawing.
Perhaps fan voice might even get rid of shi!
Or is that a dream too far