Guest nufc_geordie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 From BBC: Lippi turns down Birmingham job Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi has turned down an offer to become Birmingham's new manager. City wanted Lippi, 58, to succeed Steve Bruce, who has left St Andrews to take up the managerial reins at Wigan. "We made an approach and he turned it down," Blues co-owner David Sullivan told the Birmingham Mail. "This is not a stunt, it's genuine - he is available and we are looking at bringing in a manager of his stature and calibre, if at all possible." Lippi guided Juventus to five Serie A titles in Italy and four Champions League finals, winning one in 1996, during two spells as manager. In between, he endured an unsuccessful season as coach of Inter Milan. Lippi, who has never coached outside Italy, became national coach in 2004 and took his team to World Cup glory in Germany, beating France 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out after the final ended 1-1. But he did not renew his contract with the Italian Football Federation after the tournament, deciding instead to take a sabbatical. "He was one of the first we went to but unfortunately nothing materialised," said Sullivan. "Of course, you get knock-backs. That's football. But if you do not try you will never know. "It was the same with (former Tottenham manager) Martin Jol. It made sense for us to approach him. "I want to stress to our supporters that we are working very, very hard to bring in the right man. "Until you get to meet them and speak to them, you can never be quite sure, but it won't be for a lack of trying, believe me. "We are determined to find a manager who would create a bit of a stir and excite people." Sullivan wants to make an appointment as soon as possible, while Bruce's former assistant Eric Black will be caretaker manager for the game against Portsmouth on Saturday. "We will resolve the issue of a new manager within 10 days," added Sullivan. "Eric has taken temporary charge, and that might only be for one game. "Has he got a chance of becoming manager? Yes, he has. We will just have to wait and see what develops." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boot Boy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 jesus christ, wigan think they can get owen and brum think they can attract lippi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc_geordie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 They already approached Jol as well. It's mental but what's scary is that they are actually trying. Fat Fred didn't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Has he got no ambition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 i reckon the brum chairman makes more pr gaffe's than fat fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Can't blame them for trying to be honest, would those laughing now still be laughing if he had accepted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 fair play to him for trying i say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Can't blame them for trying to be honest, would those laughing now still be laughing if he had accepted? Yes, but I'd be laughing at Lippi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Lippi must've crapped himself laughing.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boot Boy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Can't blame them for trying to be honest, would those laughing now still be laughing if he had accepted? Considering the chances of him accepting, it wasn't even worth the cost of the phone call, or the time wasted doing it for that matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 jesus christ, wigan think they can get owen and brum think they can attract lippi The amount he is injured (Owen) I think it is likely that only a team like Wigan would come along. Can't wait to see the back of him after his latest setback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 more ambitious than Fat Fred in the past. Souness n fuckin Roeder aren't even good enuf for brum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Can't blame them for trying to be honest, would those laughing now still be laughing if he had accepted? Considering the chances of him accepting, it wasn't even worth the cost of the phone call, or the time wasted doing it for that matter. It could also have a negative effect on the rest of their search for a manager, how many good managers have too much pride to be willing to take a job as 3rd choice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 As i said on another thread, we Villa fans are truly blessed in having such entertaining shitforbrained neighbours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Fair play for trying, but still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Good for them, least they tried to get a decent manager in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Good for them, least they tried to get a decent manager in Yes. I'm going to try to fuck Elle McPherson tonight. Good on me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Good for them, least they tried to get a decent manager in Yes. I'm going to try to fuck Elle McPherson tonight. Good on me! Good luck mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boot Boy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Good for them, least they tried to get a decent manager in Yes. I'm going to try to f*** Elle McPherson tonight. Good on me! "Can't blame [you] for trying to be honest, would those laughing now still be laughing if [she] accepted?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Good for them, least they tried to get a decent manager in Yes. I'm going to try to fuck Elle McPherson tonight. Good on me! Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 he'll live to regret that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 At least they tried our former chairman was not willing to talk to Hitzfeld when many of us plead with him and he offer the job to Roeder. Thats ambtion... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 wow...I cant believe it... haha but honestly I respect brum for trying and having some ambition:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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