nemtizz Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Incidentally, I think Lopetegui's a poor choice for Real Madrid, which makes the whole fracas even weirder. Ramos must like him then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I thought they wouldn't do well before hand personally, they've been pretty crap at the last two tournaments. Lopetgui hadn't lost one match in charge of Spain yet. You mean like Gareth Bloody Southgate ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Leeds are a club who ought to be in the PL. Hope they do well and make a comeback. Nah fuck that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I thought they wouldn't do well before hand personally, they've been pretty crap at the last two tournaments. I think the way Del Bosque played needed Xavi tbh. They still have a great team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Stupid decision. Don't see what choice they were left with, can't remember a time in history when a manager announces he's leaving in the middle of the season or tournament and it doesn't end really badly. The only stupidity here is the manager announcing he's leaving right before the tournament when that's the only thing he should be focused on. Ferguson. Edit: and Wenger even picked up some away points after announcing he was leaving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Conte and van Gaal announced they were joining clubs before a tournament and it went alright for both of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Drama on the eve of the WC, liking it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just need a French bust-up to really get me excited for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamninator Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 The whole shock and "unrest" in the squad which forced the announement was from the non Real players apparently.. so Spain go and appoint ex Real captain Hierro instead Hierro is well-respected. His career as a manager is an anecdote, though, so not sure this is the best way to go. International Football is a different beast I guess - being well respected and getting your players to mesh is half the battle. Seems the top national managers seem to either be former national icons or people who flamed out at the club level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamninator Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Conte and van Gaal announced they were joining clubs before a tournament and it went alright for both of them Their contracts were expiring and both had telegraphed well in advanced that they weren't going to stay on. My only issue with what the Spain guy did is that he had just signed a new deal - if you weren't sure or wanted to see what club opportunities were out there, just tell the federation you want to solely focus on the tournament and see what happens from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Conte and van Gaal announced they were joining clubs before a tournament and it went alright for both of them Their contracts were expiring and both had telegraphed well in advanced that they weren't going to stay on. My only issue with what the Spain guy did is that he had just signed a new deal - if you weren't sure or wanted to see what club opportunities were out there, just tell the federation you want to solely focus on the tournament and see what happens from there. he signed a contract with them after zidane had resigned from madrid? that would be a bit rubbish but ultimately one of the biggest clubs in the world has come in for you, it's gonna turn your head, he just handled it appallingly as did madrid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 If Spain play England and it goes to penalties it will mean that one of the penalty missers can redeem themselves as manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 "What should have been a normal thing was turned into an absurd reaction of misplaced pride. We wanted to announce after the WC' date=' but a series of circumstances put us here. We decided to be transparent and announce before the WC to avoid rumors that could have affected our national team."[/quote'] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Bielsa confirmed at Leeds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Cracking appointment for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Bielsa-ball in a 46 game season. Good luck. Very exciting for them in any case and I hope they get promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Might put some money on them to get promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 They'll be top in November and midtable with a new manager by February Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Going to be a fun rollercoaster, although a standard season-length is often too much for his teams - never mind 46+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 He’s the mad Argie aye? My kind of manager, will be interesting to see how Leeds play under him. Can’t see him lasting long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Good appointment for Leeds. A large number of cunts make up their fanbase but they're a club I'd like to see back in the PL for old times' sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Good appointment for Leeds. A large number of cunts make up their fanbase but they're a club I'd like to see back in the PL for old times' sake. Not having a go, but you were 3 (fuck me i feel old) when they were last in the Premier league. Why for old times sake? Genuinely curious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 good christ 14 years since leeds were relegated? man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Good appointment for Leeds. A large number of c***s make up their fanbase but they're a club I'd like to see back in the PL for old times' sake. Not having a go, but you were 3 (f*** me i feel old) when they were last in the Premier league. Why for old times sake? Genuinely curious. Aye. But for some reason I'd like to see the 90s PL teams make up the table, rather than your Cardiffs and Bournemouths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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