Following their close loss to Bristol City on Easter Monday, Plymouth Argyle made the decision to split ways with Ian Foster.
After Foster took over as Steven Schumacher’s replacement, Plymouth Argyle plunged into the Championship relegation battle. With six games left, they are just one point above the drop zone and ranked twenty-first in the Championship standings.
Before anyone could speculate as to who would be next, the Pilgrims announced that first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and director of football Neil Dewsnip would guide the squad for the remainder of the game.
However, the team will require a new manager this summer, and plans are already on to name one for the upcoming campaign. That being said, Plymouth Argyle should seek the following three managers:
Alex Neil
Neil becoming manager might only be possible if Plymouth Argyle continues to remain competitive. But after a really difficult period at Stoke City, they would be a sizable, well-supported club for him to take on, even with a drop to League One.
After taking a chance on some less seasoned CEOs, which has led to inconsistent outcomes with Schumacher and Foster, the experience he gives might be really valuable.
Beale Michael
Although Beale is an ambitious manager, his reputation has suffered during a miserable time at Sunderland. However, there were a number of controversial off-pitch choices made on Wearside this season, so not all of that was his fault.
Beale has the potential to develop into something remarkable with a team like Argyle if he can return to the calibre of play that marked his breakthrough at QPR. Though it’s unclear if he would join them if demoted, and his appointment might not go down well after a difficult last two roles, Beale still has the makings of a fantastic manager.
Although this is a bold move, it is consistent with the risks that Plymouth Argyle have previously accepted. It was stipulated in midfielder Edwards’ contract that he could stay on with the team as a coach once he retired, so putting him in charge as manager could be a wise move if he’s judged ready.
He already has leadership qualities and the players respect him as club captain. A similarly audacious appointment of John Mousinho while he was still a player for Oxford United proved successful.
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