toontownman

Rumored to be wearing a black and white mankini for post game.

Its just hard to bridge the gap that English coaches have found themselves behind in the past 20 years. The press and let's be honest the pundit buddies create and renew the cycle through of praise and hype to impossible levels so its hard for any British coach to succeed, followed by an outcry of injustice when they fail which rubs fans the wrong way. Lots of English coaches are better than fans think, likewise the allure of foreign coaches is often misguided. It's probably a bit more in the middle.

Cheers. Cracking insight.

Don't worry my friend, they will get us phil brown.

An arsenal supporting mate mentioned by the end most players looked like they didnt know what they were supposed to be doing? Which goes against what I read about his tactical prowess and discipline. Do you think players had just given up on him at that point? There were rotten eggs around him that you mentioned? I wonder whether super high intensity all the time wears players down over time to the point they are mentally broken? Hence being a good short term manager but long term struggling? If he gets the players/characters he needs (with a good DOF appointment) that should be less of a problem. If things go to plan I don't see much more than a handful or so of the current squad being here in a year or so.

Tbf I was all in for Sexy Futball when Gullit came. How terribly that went. Seems similar but Emery is a bit more forward thinking than Rafa. It will be polar opposite to what we have had in every aspect. That is needed. I hope he is a bit more personable that Rafa and some ex players have said about him. We need some militance right now though no doubt.

Make it sound 60/40 in favour of happening lol Just can't understand why it's all been leaked today rather than tomorrow. It isn't helpful to anyone.. Maybe to test fan/public reaction? If he really is a bit undecided, I would be pissed he has been put in an awkward position before an important match tonight. I am still in a likely unnecessary flap panic mode from the last few years though and not believing anything until its announced!

Think he would be a good fit with Campos or Overmars too. He has worked with Henrique.

https://www.themag.co.uk/2021/11/villarreal-president-admits-powerless-to-stop-unai-emery-joining-newcastle-if-he-wants-to-go-newcastle-united/ Apologies for the conglomerate source. Can't think anyone is happy this all broke the day of an important game though.

Aye. Henrique at PSG Miguel Ángel Tena at Villereal Was involved getting a DOF at Arsenal, recommended Mochi (roma) deal agreed but he opted for Sevilla instead in the end. Think he overlapped with edu, who was another catalyst for his dismissal maybe?

Bit weird and disrespectful having this leak the day of potentially his last Villarreal match. Doesn't feel like it fully adds up but lots of journos in reasonable standing going for it as happening. Very happy if true, not a pulse racer but a really astute appointment of a proven winner and someone hungry with unfinished business in the PL. Cracking appointment if it happens. Not convinced yet though!

Literally no idea why Fernandez isn't playing. Very rarely puts a foot wrong. Likewise Schar, who while maybe a little suspect defensively, is a leader for Switzerland. Hayden and Lascelles have been my biggest disappointments and simply haven't stepped up to be leaders, likewise making stupid mistakes and decisions. You can say the same about Ritchie but he should have been gone 3 years ago so there is no surprise there. Much rather dummett or Lewis there. We have to change something at the back. Hopefully almiron and willock back in the midfield too.

I'd worry how many here would buy back in, considering the reports many we thankful for Bruce, even if they wanted a happy medium by the end. A moot point as he can ship out and bring his own players in. Could be problematic from now to January if he did return if there are too many. A bunch will have a right sulk on. They will be ones first out the door regardless of who the new manager is though. Pretty much those on most people's list of who to keep will buckle down and welcome him with open arms.

If it's someone in a job I expect they have been sounded out somehow (illegally? Lol) then we will see a formal approach happen later this week. We must have informally interviewed them though. I can't see a scenario we have interviewed all the other people we apparently have but have now decided to move for someone we haven't even spoken to (unofficially). Fingers crossed we know soon!

Expect there is a happy medium with rafa departing Everton. Especially if they lose again at the weekend. Lower compensation that doesn't look like Everton higher ups lose face. As much as they know we might want him we also know a portion of Everton fans want him out that might translate to the boardroom soon.

Could definitely be waiting on another club to line up a replacement for the manager we want before things become official. It's tough to keep that sort of thing private though. I think they are just being carefully detailed in getting this as right as tbey can. Likely taking a few knockbacks in the process.

Get him off the tracks or leave him?

Real nice..It's a personal preference I suppose. Yeah he moved after winning the title with Lille over money dispute I think and not having the backing to push the team further. Could be wrong. Great with youth, was excellent at st.etienne and we have been linked heavily to him in the past. I don't think his st. Etienne team were disjointed like Lille, more attacking and flowing I think. There are just some selfish personalities in the Lille team, they managed to win the league without looking like they liked playing with each other. Not sure how Nice have looked under him

Conte is a top quality appointment for Spurs. Whether they can back him we shall see!

Not keen on galtier at all having watched Lille lot. Would likely mean we get David in January though.. so silver linings. Likeable dude though.

I'd be happy with Fonseca. Most personality of all linked and noises all seem like he is all in and chomping at the bit for this.

Hendry was an absolute legend. Would have killed to have had him here, absolutely would have been a game changer.

Would be hilarious if they got lampard.

What's the point?

And barely a quarter through the season lol we stunk it up pretty bad at season start under rafa too didn't we one year?