Ronny Deila Named NYCFC Head Coach / Deila Joins Standard Liège

[JayH]

Something I realized, or at least came to believe, only after 20-30 years of sports fanning, is that a coach or manager’s primary effect is on minds, culture, and the locker room. Not when to bunt, or call timeout, or run or pass, or setting formations and making subs. Those do matter, but it’s the stuff we don’t see and can’t talk about with any certainty that really matters most.

by the way, LOTS of congratulatory tweets from Celtic fans this morning

This is perfect. And some of this also goes for certain players who provide leadership, mentorship, calm and support to their teammates and the locker room. It's a little different than a coach because they also have a responsibility to perform on the field, but these qualities are key and we often aren't privy to much of it. We have had some of those guys (for example SJ) and brought in others (for example AM), and we needed all of that from RD and these guys to make it through the ups and downs of a crazy season on and off the field.

 

[JCMore]

I guess our roster has a kink for seeing a barely naked Norwegian man

My Fiancée woke up this morning and the first words out of her mouth were “why is the first thing on my Instagram feed a middle-aged half naked Norwegian man?”

 

[moogoo]

I know it is early, but it's been on my mind. Reading the news about Klopp and Guardiola being the main triggers...

This is Ronny's last season under contract and while I was very skeptical in the beginning, I've come to realize he may not be a tactical genius like Dome, but he's a fantastic man manager. I've also enjoyed the consistency of having the same coach for 3 seasons straight. First time in club history right?

So - any guesses if the club or Ronny want to sign an extension? Or is Ronny heading back to europe and we'll be thrown back into growing pains again next season?

 

[Shwafta]

I know it is early, but it's been on my mind. Reading the news about Klopp and Guardiola being the main triggers...

This is Ronny's last season under contract and while I was very skeptical in the beginning, I've come to realize he may not be a tactical genius like Dome, but he's a fantastic man manager. I've also enjoyed the consistency of having the same coach for 3 seasons straight. First time in club history right?

So - any guesses if the club or Ronny want to sign an extension? Or is Ronny heading back to europe and we'll be thrown back into growing pains again next season?

I think he's going to re-sign.

 

[SoupInNYC]

I've also enjoyed the consistency of having the same coach for 3 seasons straight. First time in club history right?

Assuming he finishes the year, then yes.

Vieira started the 2016-2018 seasons and then left midway through 2018.

 

[GratefulDawg]

I think he's going to re-sign.

A year ago, I would have never wanted this. Now, I want it more than ever.

 

[LionNYC]

I think it's a fair question to ask though who will be available...

 

[Fantazma]

I know it is early, but it's been on my mind. Reading the news about Klopp and Guardiola being the main triggers...

This is Ronny's last season under contract and while I was very skeptical in the beginning, I've come to realize he may not be a tactical genius like Dome, but he's a fantastic man manager. I've also enjoyed the consistency of having the same coach for 3 seasons straight. First time in club history right?

So - any guesses if the club or Ronny want to sign an extension? Or is Ronny heading back to europe and we'll be thrown back into growing pains again next season?

i think its more probable that he re-signs ? we will have to wait until the summer, but i dont think there are any teams looking for him just yet.

 

[mgarbowski]

FWIW, which I believe is not much, an anonymous preseason poll by the Athletic of MLS executives found that Ronny Deila topped the vote for MLS coach most likely to take a job abroad with 6. Previously noted here

General MLS Discussion

Am I correct in my understanding that NYCFC has never had a successful bicycle kick goal? Poku vs the Cosmos in 2015?

nycfcforums.com

Personally I think this means nothing more than (1) there were no rumors about any MLS coaches moving abroad, (2) Ronny is both from Europe and already won championships there, and (3) he just won MLS Cup.

 

[413Blue]

I wonder how the WC adjusted calendar impacts things, but I think he stays this whole season. With much of Europe in WC break after MLS Cup, I would expect that to be an extremely active period for managerial openings worldwide.

 

[ZYanksRule]

I know it is early, but it's been on my mind. Reading the news about Klopp and Guardiola being the main triggers...

This is Ronny's last season under contract and while I was very skeptical in the beginning, I've come to realize he may not be a tactical genius like Dome, but he's a fantastic man manager. I've also enjoyed the consistency of having the same coach for 3 seasons straight. First time in club history right?

So - any guesses if the club or Ronny want to sign an extension? Or is Ronny heading back to europe and we'll be thrown back into growing pains again next season?

I think the front office loves him and wants him to remain as long as he's willing.

 

[Kjbert]

Frank Lampard will probably be available

 

[Shwafta]

Frank Lampard will probably be available

No thank you. At all

 

[Kjbert]

I also get the sense they really like Mehdy Ballouchy and he will either move abroad or become our next manager

 

[SoupInNYC]

I also get the sense they really like Mehdy Ballouchy and he will either move abroad or become our next manager

Agree with that sentiment, but I would think any current front runner (if there was one) to be the next nycfc manager would be Nick Cushing

 

[Brooklyn Blue]

Announced at same time as stadium and De Bruyne.

 

[Revfugee]

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Announced at same time as stadium and De Bruyne.

I am a huge Pep fan. But not today.

 

[Revfugee]

I am a huge Pep fan. But not today.

Actually on further reflection, I'm not sure tactically what Pep should have done differently. Grealish finishes either opportunity and City advances. And the players just couldn't kill the game. Maybe he could instill a little more discipline, but that hardly seems to be lacking...

 

[GratefulDawg]

Actually on further reflection, I'm not sure tactically what Pep should have done differently. Grealish finishes either opportunity and City advances. And the players just couldn't kill the game. Maybe he could instill a little more discipline, but that hardly seems to be lacking...

I was queasy when he subbed in Fernandinho, but the collapse is on the players, not Pep. They can be so unclinical at times.

 

[LionNYC]

Some Deila rumors today

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524123001960427520

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524123734184972288

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524128107904573442