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My concerns are more about the fact that for 3-4 years we have had a stable team and added a couple of decent players each year to supplement it. The players who have left have been sold rather than been poached. It's different this year as we will lose a number of players and the team will need re-building with a new manager, new style
I can't help but think that if Cortese had stayed that Poch and the others would as well and we would be looking at signings rather than selling.
I can't help but think that if Cortese had stayed that Poch and the others would as well and we would be looking at signings rather than selling.
joema said:
Apparently an out of work ex Basel manager is the favourite?
Pochettino was an out of work ex Espanyol manager. Yakin won back-to-back Swiss titles in 2013 and 2014 and won home and away against Chelsea in the Champions League. Also he does not speak any English, so he sounds perfect.
tobinen said:
Legacywr said:
According to the Spuds thread, they're are not over the moon with the signing!
Indeed, I was having nose over there yesterday and it surprised me.Strange bunch.
130R said:
ochettino was an out of work ex Espanyol manager. Yakin won back-to-back Swiss titles in 2013 and 2014 and won home and away against Chelsea in the Champions League. Also he does not speak any English, so he sounds perfect.
MoPo could speak pretty good English by all accounts!The jiffle king said:
My concerns are more about the fact that for 3-4 years we have had a stable team and added a couple of decent players each year to supplement it. The players who have left have been sold rather than been poached. It's different this year as we will lose a number of players and the team will need re-building with a new manager, new style
I can't help but think that if Cortese had stayed that Poch and the others would as well and we would be looking at signings rather than selling.
There are some huge assumptions here.I can't help but think that if Cortese had stayed that Poch and the others would as well and we would be looking at signings rather than selling.
The board has said today we have had no bids for any players.
We do not need to sell. If any player does leave it will be because he does not want to play for us.
If the players are angry at Poch leaving they should speak to him.
The club did not sack him. They offered him a new contract which he had no intention of signing.
For the 1st time in a long time we have been used as a stepping stone. Something we may have to get used to if we continue to punch above our weight.
I for one would have no problem with McClaren,Yakin or Garcia.
We will have to have some faith with our new board. Strap yourself in, it's going to be a hell of a ride.
SaintsPaul said:
There are some huge assumptions here.
The board has said today we have had no bids for any players.
We do not need to sell. If any player does leave it will be because he does not want to play for us.
If the players are angry at Poch leaving they should speak to him.
The club did not sack him. They offered him a new contract which he had no intention of signing.
For the 1st time in a long time we have been used as a stepping stone. Something we may have to get used to if we continue to punch above our weight.
I for one would have no problem with McClaren,Yakin or Garcia.
We will have to have some faith with our new board. Strap yourself in, it's going to be a hell of a ride.
Fair comments and I really hope that our current players show that last season was not a flash in the pan. I just hope that we can build on last season and keep developing playersThe board has said today we have had no bids for any players.
We do not need to sell. If any player does leave it will be because he does not want to play for us.
If the players are angry at Poch leaving they should speak to him.
The club did not sack him. They offered him a new contract which he had no intention of signing.
For the 1st time in a long time we have been used as a stepping stone. Something we may have to get used to if we continue to punch above our weight.
I for one would have no problem with McClaren,Yakin or Garcia.
We will have to have some faith with our new board. Strap yourself in, it's going to be a hell of a ride.
Black can man said:
Talk sport are saying a fee closer to £4M
Call me an optimist but....I am wondering if this money helps pay for a new and good manager (and his hangers on) which would reassure the rest of the players, keeping them at the club.
Ricky has been a great player for us and if he wants to cash in near the end of his career then all the best to him......but if this one (?) sale keeps the wolfs from the door then lets do it and move on (and upwards hopefully
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