Mantis Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I don't think we'd get AVB, but the difference between us and Chelsea is that Chelsea's "aging stars" can still be decent and have won lots of things together, where as our aging "stars" are pretty shit and need to be dropped/sold anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardo Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Lambert will do for me. We need a man manager, someone in the mould of MON. Too many of our players have been getting away with bad performances since MON left and they dont seem to have any incentive to improve. Hopefully we get it all done quickly though. A manager in place within the next 10 days should be the priority so he can take a good look at the squad before the Euro's and try and improve the team before they come back for pre season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Chelsea, like us, is a bit of a poisoned chalice. He was tasked to remove the older players and bring through a new generation of player into the squad. Like us, he found a team with aging superstars in control and mega wages that meant they were difficult to shift. I would live AVB, my only concern is that we are a closer task to Chelsea than anyone would care to admit. We would need the fans and the club to stick by him rather than "burn him" like Abramovich did. there is a critical difference, our ageing highly paid players are crap and Chelsea's are Terry, Lampard, Drogba and Cole.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Chelsea, like us, is a bit of a poisoned chalice. He was tasked to remove the older players and bring through a new generation of player into the squad. Like us, he found a team with aging superstars in control and mega wages that meant they were difficult to shift. I would live AVB, my only concern is that we are a closer task to Chelsea than anyone would care to admit. We would need the fans and the club to stick by him rather than "burn him" like Abramovich did. there is a critical difference, our ageing highly paid players are crap and Chelsea's are Terry, Lampard, Drogba and Cole.... and that makes them easier to get out the door does it? Shit or not, big contract in place means difficulty in moving those chumps on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil. Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 100% not gonna be Mick McCarthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father_Abraham Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Sounds like its hotting up with Randy jetting in with a target in his sights! Sounds as though there was actual preparation this time round rather than the scatter gun approach! Interesting to see Mysteryman and Father Abraham go toe-to-toe, my money would be on Mysteryman this time round. A move which would excite fans sounds interesting, I'm intrigued to watch the appointment process this time round. Intrigued - ??? i genuinley can't get to sleep at night ! (not a cliche !!) Mysteryman is playing hard to get....I've sent him flowers, chocs and everything. :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micflair Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Surely cant be MM, after the `young and vibrant' comment in the statement. Was going to ask for MYSTERYMAN to give us his opinion.. but I think his stock went downhill after he told us it wont be McLeish and is Moyes last time.. grrr.. The word 'young' was not mentioned in the statement Where have I read that then? either way - mad mick doesn't fit either of them 2 words.. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Surely cant be MM, after the `young and vibrant' comment in the statement. Was going to ask for MYSTERYMAN to give us his opinion.. but I think his stock went downhill after he told us it wont be McLeish and is Moyes last time.. grrr.. The word 'young' was not mentioned in the statementWhat's that? We're getting someone young and vivacious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Apparently the list is Martinez, Lambert, AVB, Rafa or another unknown. People who wouldnt be happy with AVB are deluded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Chelsea, like us, is a bit of a poisoned chalice. He was tasked to remove the older players and bring through a new generation of player into the squad. Like us, he found a team with aging superstars in control and mega wages that meant they were difficult to shift. I would live AVB, my only concern is that we are a closer task to Chelsea than anyone would care to admit. We would need the fans and the club to stick by him rather than "burn him" like Abramovich did. there is a critical difference, our ageing highly paid players are crap and Chelsea's are Terry, Lampard, Drogba and Cole.... and that makes them easier to get out the door does it? Shit or not, big contract in place means difficulty in moving those chumps on. It doesn'rt make it much easier to get them out the door but it does make it easier to drop them or sign a better alternative. AVB's problems started with the team and the fans when he started dropping the ageing 'stars' without anything much better to play as an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted May 16, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2012 How many of Chelsea's current stars did Ranieri sign back in the early Abramavich days? I'm just thinking that he started that dynasty and wondering how many of those team of today were formed by him, just shows his ability to build a team that lasts. The more I think about Ranieri the more I think he'd be a good appointment, and his win percentages are impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father_Abraham Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 By the way, those laying into MysteryMan need to wind their necks in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Chelsea, like us, is a bit of a poisoned chalice. He was tasked to remove the older players and bring through a new generation of player into the squad. Like us, he found a team with aging superstars in control and mega wages that meant they were difficult to shift. I would live AVB, my only concern is that we are a closer task to Chelsea than anyone would care to admit. We would need the fans and the club to stick by him rather than "burn him" like Abramovich did. there is a critical difference, our ageing highly paid players are crap and Chelsea's are Terry, Lampard, Drogba and Cole.... and that makes them easier to get out the door does it? Shit or not, big contract in place means difficulty in moving those chumps on. It doesn'rt make it much easier to get them out the door but it does make it easier to drop them or sign a better alternative. AVB's problems started with the team and the fans when he started dropping the ageing 'stars' without anything much better to play as an alternative.Exactly. AVB would get a lot of support from the fans if he tried to drop the likes of Collins, Dunne and Warnock. Provided he signed some replacements, it would also improve our defence as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Agree Tim, He's possibly one of the only reliable ITK's and provides information which he hears, he doesn't have to but he does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdistheword Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Cheeky bet on Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makouns-knitwear Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 By the way, those laying into MysteryMan need to wind their necks in. Well said, the appointment of McLeish caught everybody on the hop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 By the way, those laying into MysteryMan need to wind their necks in. You started it! :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Isn't MM Matt Kendrick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherl Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 mystery man is now telling us who his man on the inside is. "lodgic tells me it could be this week" who is this lodgic you speak of...can he come on here and tell us directly what the craic is?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Apparently the list is Martinez, Lambert, AVB, Rafa or another unknown. People who wouldnt be happy with AVB are deluded! Im cool with that! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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