AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Sure. I meant 'deal with' more in the sense of even being able to talk to him in a common language. I think it's just possible Ashley might see an appealing chance for success, but it's got to be unlikely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 15:58, Ian W said: Sure. I meant 'deal with' more in the sense of even being able to talk to him in a common language. I think it's just possible Ashley might see an appealing chance for success, but it's got to be unlikely. I think this is the first time things have gone tits up in his reign and he hasn't got the blame. That's gotta make him a little bit happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 What's frustrating is that I'm absolutely certain that if we appointed Benitez and gave him 4-5 years, he would win us a trophy of some kind and a few European campaigns. It might only be a League Cup that we won, but I wouldn't care.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stan Collymore @StanCollymore 4m Whelan '' Martinez wants 24hrs more to make his decision, my gut feeling is he wants to stay, tomorrow is D-day''. @talkSPORT LIVE Hope he's waiting for the outcome of this meeting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:07, Hughesy said: What's frustrating is that I'm absolutely certain that if we appointed Benitez and gave him 4-5 years, he would win us a trophy of some kind and a few European campaigns. It might only be a League Cup that we won, but I wouldn't care.. Aye. He's so underrated we might be able to snag him if we play by his rules and we'd be mega very quickly. I'll be genuinely furious if he goes to Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:16, Jack Flash said: Quote What's frustrating is that I'm absolutely certain that if we appointed Benitez and gave him 4-5 years, he would win us a trophy of some kind and a few European campaigns. It might only be a League Cup that we won, but I wouldn't care.. Aye. He's so underrated we might be able to snag him if we play by his rules and we'd be mega very quickly. I'll be genuinely furious if he goes to Stoke. It is frustrating, just an example of our generally massive potential. No way he will go to Stoke mind you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 It's going to be incredibly frustrating if we stick with Pardew when there just happens to be so many decent managers available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Just realised the 2nd longest serving manager in the Premier League thing, shows how times have changed. No longer are we so fickle in changing managers, Mike Ashley has brought stability... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hydeous Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Fuck off Pards. First time in ages I haven't looked forward to a new season. Fuck you. Seriously. You silver haired muppet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hobshobs Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:13, loki679 said: Stan Collymore @StanCollymore 4m Whelan '' Martinez wants 24hrs more to make his decision, my gut feeling is he wants to stay, tomorrow is D-day''. @talkSPORT LIVE Hope he's waiting for the outcome of this meeting. Matrinez is exactly what we need. Exactly. Technically gifted players in the main, married to a manager who wants to play it on the deck. No round pegs in square holes, no hoofing the ball up the park and no endless list of excuses as to what went wrong. Wake up Ashley it's so obvious. Go get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'd much prefer Benitez over Martinez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Don't want Martinez at all. Has to be better options than that perennial relegation flirter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 15:48, Ketsbaia said: Benitez would be very interested but it depends on a) getting rid of Pardew and b) him not going to Napoli/PSG. It's looking more unlikely by the day, unfortunately. I'd much rather have a manager who would see us as a step-up, rather than a step-down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Under the desert there is water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Underpants Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:27, QuakesMag said: I'd much prefer Benitez over Martinez So would I but I wouldn't be opposed to the idea of Martinez in charge. Probably the second best option IMO, due to his PL experience. Rene Girard would be an exciting option, but I think that option is more of a risk.. Just anyone but Pardew. ..and fucking Pulis, Bruce, McClaren, O'Neill and all the other hoofball british managers out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 What's Girard like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Release a statement already! http://media.tumblr.com/69370485618a637df6c7178610933ab4/tumblr_inline_mkm3ai2IBV1qavwpi.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Underpants Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:35, Parky said: What's Girard like? He has worked with a couple of our players already, Debuchy and Cabaye to name a few. And if im not mistaken, a couple of the other french players aswell during his time as a national coach. The Under 21's i think. Good attacking football, got Lille to win the league and to the CL. Wants to manage in the PL. (more or less begging for a job in the PL if you believe the papers) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:37, Captain Underpants said: Quote What's Girard like? He has worked with a couple of our players already, Debuchy and Cabaye to name a few. And if im not mistaken, a couple of the other french players aswell during his time as a national coach. The Under 21's i think. Good attacking football, got Lille to win the league and to the CL. Wants to manage in the PL. (more or less begging for a job in the PL if you believe the papers) That's Rudi Garcia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:37, Weezertron said: Release a statement already! http://media.tumblr.com/69370485618a637df6c7178610933ab4/tumblr_inline_mkm3ai2IBV1qavwpi.gif They tried to release one but Ben Arfa ate it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Underpants Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:41, Skeletor said: Quote Quote What's Girard like? He has worked with a couple of our players already, Debuchy and Cabaye to name a few. And if im not mistaken, a couple of the other french players aswell during his time as a national coach. The Under 21's i think. Good attacking football, got Lille to win the league and to the CL. Wants to manage in the PL. (more or less begging for a job in the PL if you believe the papers) That's Rudi Garcia my bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:41, Skeletor said: Quote Quote What's Girard like? He has worked with a couple of our players already, Debuchy and Cabaye to name a few. And if im not mistaken, a couple of the other french players aswell during his time as a national coach. The Under 21's i think. Good attacking football, got Lille to win the league and to the CL. Wants to manage in the PL. (more or less begging for a job in the PL if you believe the papers) That's Rudi Garcia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ItalianMagpie Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:30, reefatoon said: Don't want Martinez at all. Has to be better options than that perennial relegation flirter Well you can't do much more than that with Wigan can you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hobshobs Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:30, reefatoon said: Don't want Martinez at all. Has to be better options than that perennial relegation flirter A bit blinkered to be honest. He has just won the FA Cup plus it would be fair to say our players on paper look far superior. Also, don't forget, if we hadn't the good fortune of these last minute goals this season we'd be down a league as well. Add to that if we hadn't had the magic moments / goals from Cisse, Ben Arfa last saeson we certainly would have been a lot closer to where Wigan finished than the fith place we achieved. Martinez over Pardew for me. No question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 On 22/05/2013 at 16:44, Captain Underpants said: Quote Quote Quote What's Girard like? He has worked with a couple of our players already, Debuchy and Cabaye to name a few. And if im not mistaken, a couple of the other french players aswell during his time as a national coach. The Under 21's i think. Good attacking football, got Lille to win the league and to the CL. Wants to manage in the PL. (more or less begging for a job in the PL if you believe the papers) That's Rudi Garcia my bad. It's ok. A lot of it is still applicable any way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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