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Originally Posted by Magpie
I’ve said before on here that Levy knows f all about football and I stand by that.
Spurs are a wealthy club with wealthy owners and an enormous fan base. Their new stadium is very fine but their lack of actual success is striking.
Colin Calderwood to leave his job as Assistant Manager at Blackpool to become Assistant at Northampton Town
Klinsman said on TV yesterday that he had contacted levy a while back about the position and had been bumped
He was offered more Blackpool Rock in his bag of sweeties , but said Cobblers to that.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Forever a number two. Very accurate description.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Did not used to be the Manager at Northampton Town?Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.b...e-57525981.amp
Nuno Espirito Santo close to being the next Spurs manager.
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And they are one of "Super" clubs that should be guaranteed elite European football every year apparently 😂😂😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Magpie
Scott Parker leaves Fulham and looks bound for Bournemouth
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Strange move in my opinionQuote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Na, Bournemouth have big spending owners. Fulham owner prefers wrestling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Patrick Vieira appointed new Crystal Palace Manager
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Everton appoint Benitez
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Great appointment by Everton - their best signing in years! He won't take any guff from players who don't want to turn up. And he should add some steel to the defence, which is badly needed.
My mate in liverpool is a massive Everton fan, he's registered here as Evertonhibs and many of his mates are none too happy. It's to do with derogatory things said by Rafa when at Liverpool.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Now confirmed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magpie
He called them a small club.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
On the face of it it isn't the worst thing ever said but he's got a very long way to go there to win the fans over.
I can't see this working tbh.
That's like the big team/wee team stuff that needled a lot of folk here at one time. It's wind-up material and people are mugs to let it get to them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
EFC have done well to get him with his record. Spurs haven't done as well I'd say.
Will be a disaster. Fans will want him gone after every defeat. Tone deaf appointment.Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
Also, surely you don't think he's a better manager than Ancelotti?
Benitez is a good manager, but this is a very bad idea.
I agree, on a hiding to nothing, too many fans against him and he won’t get any time given his history. A poor start and he’s gone in six months.Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
Cathro going with him. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Magpie
Remains highly thought of despite the shambles at Hearts. I wonder if he will ever have a go at being the main man ever again.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
I hope so, really miss his interviews. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Brightside
Hopkin left Ayr Utd, only been in post since March. His assistant Duff Jimmy is in temporary charge!
Wonder if this is the gig for Yogi?
Dinnae!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
I have bad memories of Yogi at Ayr United
Pat McGinlay and Paul Lovering tae
That semi final at Hampden under Sauzee….Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Yip....!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
See Watford have sacked their manager Munoz, sitting 14th in the Premier League. You have to wonder what these clubs expectations are?
Wow the number of managers that club goes through hope they go down again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
TBH you have to wonder why they hired him in the 1st place, decent football career but has almost zero coaching experience except for Dynamo Tbilisi last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Didn’t he get them promoted? And they have 7 from 7? Or bad in the grand scheme of things.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
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Originally Posted by Brightside
He did but took over from Vladimir Ivic in December, I think the squad was already in a favourable position, even then still surprised he got the job in the 1st place. After saying that these lower EPL teams do panic a wee bit and chop and change managers at will, the thought of losing the golden goose money of the EPL makes these boards panicky.
Here’s a question,to take minds of today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Who is currently at Watford who has a Hibs connection?
Graham Stack?Quote:
Originally Posted by Highwayman
Correct.Well done.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Watford announce Claudio Ranieri as Manager
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How many managers have they had in recent years? It's a revolving door.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
15 since the last Manager to last two years Malky Mackay 2009-2011Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Peter Grant gets the dreaded seal of approval from the Dunfermline Athletic Board
I can’t believe how badly he and they have done this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
He’ll be gone by the end of this month.
A bewildering appointment in the first place. Dunfermline should have been challenging for promotion this season, where they are now is extraordinary.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
DAFC should never have gotten rid of Crawford imo. Had them challenging against strong Hearts/Dundee sides. Would've had them up there again this season
The most bonkers of bonkers decisions.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
Crawford resigned citing 'burnout' as the reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/spor...t-dunfermline/
Did Crawford not resign? EDIT: Just saw previous post
"They saw my CV on the football pitch," Grant says. "I don't believe in putting a CV in because, if I did, I would blow everybody else away anyway. I don't mean that disrespectfully." Grant talking to BBC Scotland after getting the DAFC job. He's imbued with the Rantic arrogance. Karma comes calling.
wow i had no idea, thanks for sharing that. I stand correctedQuote:
Originally Posted by Groathillgrump
Wiki tells a different story of his managerial "abilities"Quote:
Originally Posted by The Keeper
He's a total weapon
Not sure about that, my Pars neighbour wanted Crawford out and thought they were underachieving. From what I gather most fans thought the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
Wow not at all arrogant. He was at Alloa before that and was he not relegated no wonder he didn't put him cv in. Think he is mixing up playing and coaching careerQuote:
Originally Posted by The Keeper
.... and losing 5-1 against Raith :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
That, finishing below them and losing to them in the play-offs, did it for him.
Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle United by mutual consent
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Thank goodness for that, a woeful manager. Obviously limited by Ashley during his tenure. But ultimately dreadful.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
I felt really sorry for Bruce.
Did as much as he could within the constraints working under Mike Ashley brought.
That question he had to field from a journalist the other day was disgraceful and some of the online stuff that he's had to take from Newcastle fans has been awful. He's one of their own as well.
Their local rivals are two leagues below them. That's what mismanagement REALLY looks like.
I've had a soft spot for Sunderland for a while and having no really strong links to the area I've had no real reason to dislike Newcastle, but I'm looking forward to hating the despicable institution they're about to become.
I’m sure he’ll be delighted deep down. It was painful to watch a decent guy suffering like that, a lot of Newcastle fans haven’t covered themselves in glory over the last few months. The guy was working with 1 hand tied behind his back and did really well to keep them in the top league.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
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Originally Posted by lord bunberry
He’s better of out of it they will change managers every 6 months when results aren’t deemed good enough.
Is the noise that we hear from Ibrox that of Sleazy G clearing his desk and heading tae the Toon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Souter96Mac
I should imagine 8 million quid will soften the blow.
Just a bit. It’s not as if he’s loyal anyway so I’m sure he understands and doesn’t care. He’ll hop off the merry go round and jump back on to another “destroy and exit” soon enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Betty Boop
In Kevin Keegan style, I would just love it if they got relegated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
That was the pay off figure I heard from a Newcastle fan I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Betty Boop
Bruce is well known on the managerial carousel and no doubt will be jumping back on soon.
A few managers in the Championship will be warily looking over their shoulders at Bruce’s availability.
Mick McCarthy who’s coat is currently on a shoogly nail at Cardiff City is one that springs to mind.
I'd love it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by theonlywayisup
He seems to be suggesting that he’s retiring. No doubt his head will turn as soon as he is offered a decent wedge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Highwayman
Doubt it is about money for him. He will have more than enough to see him through his days.Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
It depends on whether he can live without football.
I wouldn't feel too bad, I heard today that he had an £8m compensation clause if his contract was terminated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
I don't think that solves all problems. He clearly wasn't up to the job but the abuse he was getting was too much. More than a bad manager deserves certainly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lendo
Read a post on another site saying he couldn't go out for a pint near his house anymore because of the stick he was getting, had to go further afield.
Coupled with him losing both his parents in a very short period a few years ago, he has certainly had a rough time. Hopefully that big payoff allows him to give himself and his family a comfortably life, and forget football.
No matter what he did he would never be accepted fully by the fans. Sure he would have received a good pay off. Decent manager, remember he signed Andy Robertson and SJM. They need a big name. Gerard must be in with a shout. Maybe too far north for Jose.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
The Newcastle fans paint themselves out to be a brilliant support but the way they've treated one of their own in Bruce hasn't been great at all. Hope they get relegated.
Mick McCarthy leaves Cardiff City after today’s 2-0 defeat at home to Middlesbrough
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Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
No surprise, another dinosaur gone from football.
Did Roy Keane no walk oot when he put the jerseys doon at Training ? 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
Jack Ross might be added to the list if he doesn't turn it around soon
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Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Keane criticized the Irish FA's organization getting to their training camp, the standard of training pitches etc, there was a big bust up at a team meeting with Keane sent home afterwards.
My post no.463 on this thread last Wednesday suggested that Mick McCarthys coat was on a shoogly mail at Cardiff City.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
So bye bye Mick.
Depends what your current point of view is on Jack Ross but don’t think there’s much chance on Cardiff coming after him.
Ronald Koeman sacked by Barcelona.
Koeman in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magpie
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Originally Posted by Betty Boop
Hilarious Ashley put that clause in Steve Bruce’s contract. He’s a one, eh?
If we do end up sacking Ross I hope it’s not before Alex Neil finds a new club. He could earn more money in the championship but hopefully still within our reach.
That's what big clubs do; failure means the sack. Meanwhile, over at Old Trafford.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Magpie
Peter Grant finally punted by Dunfermline. Capitulating at Arbroath after being 2-0 up the final straw.
Looks like Nuno is getting punted at Spurs according to Sky. That will be a big job for someone, not least sorting out Kane
Unfortunately Spurs think they're better than they are, don't pay the dosh and are a midtable side right now, should've stayed at Wolves where the fans loved him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scorrie
He was “mutually consented” by Wolves before he got the Spurs gig…..Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
Yep, which made the Spurs appointment even stranger. Wonder who they’ll go for now, not many obvious candidatesQuote:
Originally Posted by bigwheel
Must be worth a fortune in payoutsQuote:
Originally Posted by bigwheel
Kenny Millar thrown his name into the hat for the Pars job, thought he was contracted to an Aussie team?Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Ten league games! Disgraceful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scorrie
Oh aye, forgot about that, just had a quick read about it and it looked like it was his decision to leave.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigwheel
I think he was 4th choice for the Spurs job as well.
Absolute joke.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Yes. If Hibs sacked a manager after ten games, I'd be questioning the board who appointed him. How could they have gotten it so wrong, and what are the consequences for them?Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Would also be questioning not giving the guy a proper chance. I know some of their performances have been poor however not sacking form imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Managers must love getting punted in the EPL. They get paid £millions for failure.
Absolutely. It's impossible to judge a manager on ten games. I wonder if the Spurs board is reacting to the way the Spurs fans turned on Nuno and the team last night. Making him the fall guy deflects the heat away from them.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Was he able to sign any players?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Good question. Nae idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Should’ve punted Kane for 150m that City offered. Could’ve probably got a couple of decent replacements with thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
That’s exactly what’s happening. The board thought enough of him to give him the job, but after a few bad results they’ll pull the trigger before the heat gets turned towards them. They’re sitting in 9th place and have won 5 and lost 5 and they’re star striker has barely kicked a ball so far. The premiership is a horrid money driven monster that is so far removed from the football I grew up watching and fell in love with. In this country we seemed determined to try and copy them when we should be marketing our league as being the opposite of what’s going on down there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Will mean Cathro will be out of a job too ..he’s with him at SpursQuote:
Originally Posted by J-C