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Managers Thread; Spain sack Lopetegui. Yes, really.
Topic Started: 21 May 2016, 09:07 PM (998,285 Views)
jim62
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up on the roof!!

Utterly baffled that anyone is worried about any possible appointment at Ibrox

They are so far behind us it is frightening

Last season we would have been in front of them even if the league rules had been changed to only give us two points for a win

This season, after ten games, we would still be ahead of them if that rule applied

Our income is approaching treble theirs...

That is not a gap tbat is going to be bridged by any manager mentioned :thumbsup:
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jim62
26 Oct 2017, 11:43 PM
Utterly baffled that anyone is worried about any possible appointment at Ibrox

They are so far behind us it is frightening

Last season we would have been in front of them even if the league rules had been changed to only give us two points for a win

This season, after ten games, we would still be ahead of them if that rule applied

Our income is approaching treble theirs...

That is not a gap tbat is going to be bridged by any manager mentioned :thumbsup:
Correct

Our superiority in every measurable parameter versus their diseased, possibly terminal predicament

:thumbsup:
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I think Pedro wanted out.

Think he realised what a mess he got himself in and was waiting for the payout.

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jim62
26 Oct 2017, 11:43 PM
Utterly baffled that anyone is worried about any possible appointment at Ibrox

They are so far behind us it is frightening

Last season we would have been in front of them even if the league rules had been changed to only give us two points for a win

This season, after ten games, we would still be ahead of them if that rule applied

Our income is approaching treble theirs...

That is not a gap tbat is going to be bridged by any manager mentioned :thumbsup:
Let’s not forget that the Sevco board have no idea what they’re doing. They appointed Warburton to nurture young players, then signed a load of guys in their mid-30s. They publicly announced they were appointing a director of football to oversee player recruitment, then signed almost a full team of players before the guy had even started his job. How do you sell that sort of ineptitude to a prospective manager?
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mikebhoy
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Too old for hamlet, too young for Lear

Genuinely think it'll be McInnes.

He's had 18 months bring talked up as The Second Coming, and he's a Hun so the hordes will lap it up and it props up their season book sales. McInnes won't get offered anything decent in England (Sunderland FFS) and the Huns job will probably double or triple his salary.

Their bar for success is sufficiently lowered that even a second rate, rat faced fud like McInnes could be judged a success on relatively incremental improvements and despite the need to pay compo, their board can't afford not to.
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mikebhoy
27 Oct 2017, 12:03 AM
Genuinely think it'll be McInnes.

He's had 18 months bring talked up as The Second Coming, and he's a Hun so the hordes will lap it up and it props up their season book sales. McInnes won't get offered anything decent in England (Sunderland FFS) and the Huns job will probably double or triple his salary.

Their bar for success is sufficiently lowered that even a second rate, rat faced fud like McInnes could be judged a success on relatively incremental improvements and despite the need to pay compo, their board can't afford not to.
I thought they were supposed to be skint though? Where is the money coming from to pay off Pedro and to hire someone like McInness. Can they survive on directors' loans forever?
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Thank you Brother Pedro, it's been an absolute blast. Your Celtic brothers will always remember the time you spent in Scotland with a little smile on their faces, and a bigger one remembering the time you spent in Luxembourg.
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mikebhoy
27 Oct 2017, 12:03 AM
Genuinely think it'll be McInnes.

He's had 18 months bring talked up as The Second Coming, and he's a Hun so the hordes will lap it up and it props up their season book sales. McInnes won't get offered anything decent in England (Sunderland FFS) and the Huns job will probably double or triple his salary.

Their bar for success is sufficiently lowered that even a second rate, rat faced fud like McInnes could be judged a success on relatively incremental improvements and despite the need to pay compo, their board can't afford not to.
McInness would be a significant improvement on Pedro. But they are miles behind and unless they are going to buy some actual footballers which seems very unlikely they will stay miles behind. Unless they get a mammoth injection of cash they won't even be close. And Brendan Rodgers Celtic are only going to get better. They'd be as well giving us the 10 now
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What sad news to wake up to this morning. Gutted.

At least it gives us a whole new character to laugh at for the rest of the season.
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kellybhoy
27 Oct 2017, 12:10 AM
mikebhoy
27 Oct 2017, 12:03 AM
Genuinely think it'll be McInnes.

He's had 18 months bring talked up as The Second Coming, and he's a Hun so the hordes will lap it up and it props up their season book sales. McInnes won't get offered anything decent in England (Sunderland FFS) and the Huns job will probably double or triple his salary.

Their bar for success is sufficiently lowered that even a second rate, rat faced fud like McInnes could be judged a success on relatively incremental improvements and despite the need to pay compo, their board can't afford not to.
I thought they were supposed to be skint though? Where is the money coming from to pay off Pedro and to hire someone like McInness. Can they survive on directors' loans forever?

Give Richard Wilson a call.

He'll put you right.


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mikebhoy
27 Oct 2017, 12:03 AM
Genuinely think it'll be McInnes.

He's had 18 months bring talked up as The Second Coming, and he's a Hun so the hordes will lap it up and it props up their season book sales. McInnes won't get offered anything decent in England (Sunderland FFS) and the Huns job will probably double or triple his salary.

Their bar for success is sufficiently lowered that even a second rate, rat faced fud like McInnes could be judged a success on relatively incremental improvements and despite the need to pay compo, their board can't afford not to.
I think it’s probably time for McInnes to leave Aberdeen. He’s done a very solid job there and finished second in every domestic competition last season. But the penny seems to have dropped for him that he can’t take them any further and his post-match comments on Wednesday had an air of resignation to them. There are plenty of good reasons why a move to Sevco would be bonkers for him. However, he might just feel it’s now or never and fancy a different challenge.
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If McInnes doesn’t go for it then it’s probably a fairly damning indictment of just what a basket case they are. He’s a hun, so for him to pass up the chance (?again) would be a strong signal. As we saw from the Sunderland link, he’s badly burned by his Bristol experience.
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Wonder if McLeish would consider the Aberdeen job if McInnes goes. Always surprised me he didn’t end up there earlier in his managerial career considering how dedicated he was to them during his playing days.
Edited by One sharp cookie, 27 Oct 2017, 07:10 AM.
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How good would it be to be Pedro today?

Sacked, cash in pocket, don't have to go back to work with that shower.

He'll be a happy man, and he'll pick up a well-paid Middle East gig easily enough!

Happy days!

I'll miss him!
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McInnes would be a good appointment for them......but not because he's that great a manager.

He's competent enough, although a bit over cautious and dull in his tactics. But his most important attribute from their point of view is his cosy relationship with his mates in the media. He is pretty much immune to criticism - even his team's absolute capitulation to us in last year's LC final saw the players getting slaughtered in the press, but barely a word about McInnes culpability.

Anyhoo, the point is a manager who is already mates with the media in this country gets a lot less criticism than incomes without that cosy relationship. Look at the slack that was afforded to the Fat PLG during his tenure compared to the likes of Pedro, Cathro or even a successful manager like Deila. Even the likes of Warburton found that despite the deference shown to him when they were beating part timers, the press quickly turned against him when he started toiling in the top flight.

I wouldn't rule McInnes out - compensation would be an issue for any other team in their position.....but we know they are already living well beyond their means so what difference would another director's loan make to the debt pile? Hopefully McInnes and any other half way competent manager will see Sevco for the career dead end it is and they'll end up with another chancer.

:pray: for Barry 8 :lol:
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I wonder if that unexpected post-match magnanamity from McInnes was a calculated act, to help pave the way for his Pittodrie departure-Ibrox arrival? As good as Celtic were, he's a nippy hun who never misses a chance to have a go over refereeing decisions that 'helped' us, or how unfair it is we have so much money, or whatever. He was going apesh it on the touchline, yet so sporting and gracious in interview? Hmm...l the rest of us, he knew Mad Pedro's tea was oot and the position would crop up again in a few weeks. Sowing the seeds for departure, I suspect...
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Not in the least concerned who they appoint. Pretty sure it will be McInnes with a couple of 'real rangers' men on his coaching staff.

The only point where we need to be a little uneasy is when the day comes that Brendan leaves. But when that day comes he will leave us in a fantastic position with a team to be proud of, and a coaching set up to stand us in good stead for years to come.

It's up to our board to make sure we appoint someone capable of carrying that on.

Hopefully we have a good few years before we need to worry about that.

Ps Getting McInnes also weakens their main rivals..

Edited by FergusMcGrain, 27 Oct 2017, 08:19 AM.
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Wee Ed KTF
26 Oct 2017, 11:48 PM
jim62
26 Oct 2017, 11:43 PM
Utterly baffled that anyone is worried about any possible appointment at Ibrox

They are so far behind us it is frightening

Last season we would have been in front of them even if the league rules had been changed to only give us two points for a win

This season, after ten games, we would still be ahead of them if that rule applied

Our income is approaching treble theirs...

That is not a gap tbat is going to be bridged by any manager mentioned :thumbsup:
Correct

Our superiority in every measurable parameter versus their diseased, possibly terminal predicament

:thumbsup:
It's that attitude that will let them back in, if anything will.
Their superiority complex killed them & continues to hold them back.
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27 Oct 2017, 07:01 AM
mikebhoy
27 Oct 2017, 12:03 AM
Genuinely think it'll be McInnes.

He's had 18 months bring talked up as The Second Coming, and he's a Hun so the hordes will lap it up and it props up their season book sales. McInnes won't get offered anything decent in England (Sunderland FFS) and the Huns job will probably double or triple his salary.

Their bar for success is sufficiently lowered that even a second rate, rat faced fud like McInnes could be judged a success on relatively incremental improvements and despite the need to pay compo, their board can't afford not to.
I think it’s probably time for McInnes to leave Aberdeen. He’s done a very solid job there and finished second in every domestic competition last season. But the penny seems to have dropped for him that he can’t take them any further and his post-match comments on Wednesday had an air of resignation to them. There are plenty of good reasons why a move to Sevco would be bonkers for him. However, he might just feel it’s now or never and fancy a different challenge.
I agree with all of this and it would probably be the best choice for them. Billy Davies is paranoid with a persecution complex so would be a natural fit for the hordes but DM their best bet.
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All the very best to them getting someone decent to take on the squad built by Pedro Mendes.
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