Rock-Paper-Scissors ?
And why does nobody want Mickey Pearce?
Rock-Paper-Scissors ?
And why does nobody want Mickey Pearce?
I suppose it's too late for Cruyff?Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Trent
How about a de Boer? Some Dutchman, anyway. You can't go wrong with footballing Dutchmen.
You don't fancy giving Denis a shot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
No, nor Dennis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
1. He got the boot from Ajax for being a bit shít.
2. He won't get on an aeroplane.
3. He's not particularly bright.
Yes. Dutch managers are perhaps too good for us. Perhaps too good for English football generally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Cruyff was in the running to replace Graham in 95. Then suddenly it was Bobby Robson 'in talks'. Then Bruce Rioch turned up :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
As all the others report to Ivan, I would imagine that Ivan will get his way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Trent
That being said, Ivan is not a footballing man whereas the others are. So there is hope.
Arteta has advantages, though - He'll be cheaper (more money for playing squad), he would be very keen to make an impression given it would be his first job as a football manager, he is highly thought of at City & I read that he's been earmarked to takeover from Pep, he would play football the Arsenal way whereas Enrique would not (I cannot speak for the German).
Yes, I got so excited about those Cruyff rumours :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Trent
Rich - could you give me a quick breakdown on why Ivan is not a football man and the other two are - thanks in advanceQuote:
Originally Posted by Rich
I thought the point of a sporting director was to advise the CEO and board on footballing decisions? Is Arteta able to handle the size of the job yet? It's one hell of a weight for anyone to take on. I don't have a problem with Enrique's style of play. It's attacking, just more of a mix. I don't want us to get too obsessed with trying to play 'the Arsenal way' either. The whole point of Wenger going is that our style of play hasn't worked often enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
I think Raul will have the final word (or biggest say) for the very reasons you mention - he will also be given the title of Director of Football once Arsene goesQuote:
Originally Posted by Just Trent
Strootman tonight Sir C. His time has come.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Fúcking hell, it's still really shocking when you're confronted by it. It's like the weeks after your dad dies, every so often you consciously remember and it's a shock again. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
I thought he was coming, and bringing some of those wonderful Ajax players ( Seedorf, Davids etc..) with him. Still, we did get Bergkamp a few weeks later.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I would expect none of them to get their way what with it being a decision to be arrived at between the 3 of them. However if any party was to get their way I would expect it to be the Spanish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Little job for Mickey Pearce there. Changing the lettering on Raul's office door.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
It's possible that Mikel might just have that "magic", I suppose, but then so might Steve Bould (what of Wenger's coaching staff; are they off too?) And Enrique may bring Lionel Messi with him, which would be a good thing, I think we can all agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Personally, I feel there are probably quite enough Luises about the place already, what with you and ben Monty. Ditto: Germans. Natürlich nicht böse gemeint.
Maybe it's old-fashioned of me, but I would like an ex-Arsenal man, tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Trent
I know AW had no connection to the club as such, but he was called Arsene, which I always felt counted for something.
What of Vic Akers? A man who is cringeworthily described on the website as having 'red and white coursing through his veins' - which seems to me to ignore the fact that everyone has red and white coursing through their veins. :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
I thought one of the journo chaps on Sunday Supplement made quite a good point re who we appoint next. It was more or less that there is no obvious choice at this point i.e. a Klopp, Pochettino or Pep, so rather than reach for a young manager who might fail badly (which would be a disaster after letting Wenger go) the club should appoint someone they see as being able to take the club forward for the next 2-3 years as they look for a long term solution.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Trent
That sort of feels like Ancelotti or Enrique - neither of whom I can see being here 10 years from now
It may well be Boro's fault all along...Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Just Trent
Got a call at 2AM last Monday from Ivan asking me check in with Raul and Sven first thing in the morning.
Thought I was going to get my P45 but they wanted me to organise Arsene's Surprise Going Away party.
That was the first I was told he was leaving :(
They gave me a budget of £100k plus which is to cover the event and a gift.
Also got to go around like a sap asking people to sign his card :shrug: Jesus Christ....I hate this bit.
Not sure what to get him for a gift....might get him a nice watch. Got it down to a Rolex Milgaus, a Jaeger Le Colture Master Ultra Thin Annual Perpertual Calender or the Omega Speedmaster Man on the Moon...he's into his space stuff so maybe something like that with a nice engraving on the back.
Anyone know anything about Cakes? I was going to bake my own but can't be ar sed. Plus I need to do a special one just to placate Hector and his vegan / gluten free diet he's been doing.
Kind Regards
Your Best Mate
Mickey Pearce
PS - All I know is Ancelloti is off the list because he was being a little too pushy...mo fo even started whats apping me so he could get an interview.
Maccabi Tel Aviv might have something to say about that!*Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
* answer involved google.
Is this Jordi?Quote:
Originally Posted by AFC East
Funny how he ended up a shadow of his father.
No manager we appoint is going to be here in ten years time, I think. We didn't give Wenger a twenty year contract at the start, did we. He had to earn it, and also want it. But He also has a certain work ethic that doesn't really exist anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by World's End Stella
Weeks? Still can shock me after the best part of 33 years. This could be the sameQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Enrique had Barca playing wonderful counter-attacking football which was the Arsenal way for about 60% of Arsene’s reign, you arsewipe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
I think you're right. But I'd like us to appoint someone - at some point - that we think might.Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
If you see what I mean.
George Graham's still got a few good years left in him imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by World's End Stella
Gary Neville would be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Nonsense - I rarely touch white wineQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Tragically, Brendan Rodgers is being urged to satay at Celtic by the club captain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
We may have to do without him. :-(
I toyed with a bottle over lunch on Saturday, actually. I had to serve it in a big earthenware jug, though. I don't know why, but it just seems to taste better that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
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Originally Posted by Just Trent
We just now need contenders to fill the Lizard - Spock categories
If Ivan wants Arteta, it will prove that he is even more senile than anyone could ever possibly accuse Wenger of being.
LOOK! ALL THE TRADITIONS ARE DYING! :cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...eves-Vic-Akers
Thing is, nobody will want whomever it is to stay for ten years if he's no good, will they. And there's the rub. Essentially we're saying, we will want him to stay because he's winning us lots of big trophies. But how do you wrest loyalty from such a successful individual when he knows he's always just three or four consecutive defeats away from the sack?Quote:
Originally Posted by World's End Stella
Wenger is different in that He wanted to stay at the Arsenal regardless. He doesn't see success or failure; just going to work every day until it's time to stop. Doing His job. A professional.
WD Mickey. Keep us updated on eventsQuote:
Originally Posted by MickeyPearce
it is a fúcking disgrace, b, I tells yer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
The rot set in when they stopped us using anti-semitic abuse against Tottenham, iufg. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by IUFG
gpwm - it has its placeQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney