El-Reacho Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I think O'Leary gets a tough time of it on here. Much of his dreadful final year was down to Ellis draining as much cash out of the club prior to a sale - the whole club was full of negativity. You wonder what could have been if Lerner had given him the keys to the safe rather than O'Neill. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Why's he even still on the books? If you're not even making it on to the bench at his age, it's not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 29, 2015 Moderator Share Posted October 29, 2015 Keep it on the new manager guys. There's a Donacien thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I think O'Leary gets a tough time of it on here. Much of his dreadful final year was down to Ellis draining as much cash out of the club prior to a sale - the whole club was full of negativity. You wonder what could have been if Lerner had given him the keys to the safe rather than O'Neill.And all he had at his disposal were an honest bunch of lads. Now let me spend some time telling you about what he did at Leeds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I saw some comments from Yorke, saying that managerial experience can't be that important as we've had experienced managers here that have resulted in failure. What a bizarre and perplexing logic he's using. By that rule, we may as well employ a binman as our manager. Admittedly I'm being slightly sarcastic, but I just don't think it sends out a good message to be making these decisions / making them public when there is no manager. It just doesn't sit right. Bit like when we signed Ireland. Is there anything the club does, that you do think sends out a good message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I left the 'on topic' aspect of my last post up to the imagination. Surprised there's not more excitement on here at the prospect of Remi Garde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 29, 2015 Moderator Share Posted October 29, 2015 I noticed that too Rob. We've had experienced managers who failed, therefore obviously go for an inexperienced manager. That insight into his thought process in itself should be enough to make them run a mile. I'd be more worried about his comment that he could hardly do any worse than Sherwood, which has the subtext that we're going down anyway, so he may aswell test his mettle at our expense. F**k him the double-traiterous word removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted October 29, 2015 Administrator Share Posted October 29, 2015 VT just died for half an hour. That usually means something is happening.It means there are still gremlins in the hosting platform. No-one let me know though. It was fixed a couple of minutes after I let them know.I need them to fix the platform so that they can get to work fixing the editor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post adw95 Posted October 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2015 VT just died for half an hour. That usually means something is happening. It means there are still gremlins in the hosting platform. No-one let me know though. It was fixed a couple of minutes after I let them know. I need them to fix the platform so that they can get to work fixing the editor. Keep it on topic please. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Just caught the interview with Micah Richards by Pete Colley. They spoke about Remi Garde and whether he would benefit the French speaking lads and he basically said the most important thing is that he speaks English as he is coming to England and that when he went to Fiorentina he had to learn to speak Italian.He said the most important thing was that whoever came in had to make an instant impact. There was no time for them to settle in.I think that is my only reservation with Garde is that it could take him a while to settle. Like it or not the facts are he has never managed in this league before and only has 3 years managerial experience full stop. If we were mid table or it was now June and he had 2 months pre season I'd be all for it. As it is given the dire position we are in then given choice I'd still prefer us to go all out for Moyes who I think knowing this league inside out all things considered he would be more likely to make the instant impact we desperately need. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 VT just died for half an hour. That usually means something is happening. It means there are still gremlins in the hosting platform. No-one let me know though. It was fixed a couple of minutes after I let them know. I need them to fix the platform so that they can get to work fixing the editor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Just caught the interview with Micah Richards by Pete Colley. They spoke about Remi Garde and whether he would benefit the French speaking lads and he basically said the most important thing is that he speaks English as he is coming to England and that when he went to Fiorentina he had to learn to speak Italian.He said the most important thing was that whoever came in had to make an instant impact. There was no time for them to settle in.I think that is my only reservation with Garde is that it could take him a while to settle. Like it or not the facts are he has never managed in this league before and only has 3 years managerial experience full stop. If we were mid table or it was now June and he had 2 months pre season I'd be all for it. As it is given the dire position we are in then given choice I'd still prefer us to go all out for Moyes who I think knowing this league inside out all things considered he would be more likely to make the instant impact we desperately need. “I feel the commitment of the club and the players in me, and we’re trying to get good results,” Moyes said.“I speak every day [with President Jokin Aperribay]. I have a contract until June 30 and no decisions will be taken until then.” http://www.sport-english.com/en/news/liga-bbva/moyes-have-contract-with-real-sociedad-until-june-4618981 Moyes isn't coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Dear Remi,I know it would be great if you could have all the backroom staff you want, but we can't control the decisions of other clubs. If you really want to gain experience as a manager in the Premier League, here's your chance. Now. If you take months trying to get your mates, it will be too late. Start. We can work on some temporary coaches and helps and then see what happens with your old mates contracts. Oh, and here's 30 million to use in January as you see fit.Now let's get this sorted, get you sorted, and get on with progress for you and for this club.Oh, and did I mention that here's 30 million to use in January as you see fit?Sincerely,Anyone with sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I read an interview with Houllier the other day and he said that Garde speaks perfect English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I read an interview with Houllier the other day and he said that Garde speaks perfect English.Was the interview in French? If so, you are bilingual and I nominate useless for manager !! That seems to be the important criterion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I read an interview with Houllier the other day and he said that Garde speaks perfect English.I wouldn't be surprised if most of our summer signings speak decent English anyway. Certainly Ayew does, and Gestede must by now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I read an interview with Houllier the other day and he said that Garde speaks perfect English.Was the interview in French? If so, you are bilingual and I nominate useless for manager !! That seems to be the important criterion.It was in English, although to honest it was more like a few quotes from Houllier rather than an actual interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I noticed that too Rob. We've had experienced managers who failed, therefore obviously go for an inexperienced manager. That insight into his thought process in itself should be enough to make them run a mile. I'd be more worried about his comment that he could hardly do any worse than Sherwood, which has the subtext that we're going down anyway, so he may aswell test his mettle at our expense. F**k him the double-traiterous word removed.I'd quite like us to tell Dwight that he did get down to the final few candidates, but we've decided to employ a turtle as our manager, as all of our previous managers have been human and some have failed. Also, the turtle interviewed better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I read an interview with Houllier the other day and he said that Garde speaks perfect English.Was the interview in French? If so, you are bilingual and I nominate useless for manager !! That seems to be the important criterion. It was in English, although to honest it was more like a few quotes from Houllier rather than an actual interview.I respectfully withdraw my nomination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Remi's still trading at 1.7-1.8 on betfair so no great movement in the betting. Certainly not 1/6. 8/11 in old money.This roughly represents a 60% chance of him coming for those who don't understand odds. The odds-on status is indicative of us being in 'talks' but nothing beyond that atm. Edited October 29, 2015 by supernova26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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