Spain sack manager

[Ian Nacho]

The only real sensible thing to do now for Spain is to get Del Bosque in. Been there, done it, won it. 

[shen]

Just now, Ian Nacho said:

The only real sensible thing to do now for Spain is to get Del Bosque in. Been there, done it, won it. 

Bring in Zidane..

[Super_horns]

Still probably do well though !

[Guest MattP]

Allardyce is avaliable if they want a fancy foreign coach with a new style of football and international experience. 

[yorkie1999]

First time ever i draw spain in the sweep stake and boom!

[Bert]

Brilliant. Anything to derail potential opposition is great. 

[CarbonVirtine]

A curious thing to do... cutting off your nose to spite your face-like.

 

Unless Lopetegui's presence was going to disrupt the squad then leave him in place.  

[The Horse's Mouth]

I actually think it's the right decision, him leaving will have definitely upset the balance in the dresser. If you didn't have a Madrid & Barca divide then you certainly would if he was picking Madridstas over Barca lads. It's a roll of the dice, but I think had they had kept him then they'd have basically just been happy with failure.You'd imagine they'd do what we done when Allardyce went, expect their U21s lad to be interim for the tournament

Edited 13 June 2018 by The Horse's Mouth

[shen]

55 minutes ago, ealingfox said:

If there's a team at the tournament who don't actually need a manager it's Spain. Don't think this will hurt their chances much, if at all.

Yeah, it's not like there are tensions in that group of players or in Spain in general...

[ealingfox]

 

5 minutes ago, shen said:

Yeah, it's not like there are tensions in that group of players or in Spain in general...

 

Pretty sure Lopetagui was doing **** all to do with mainstream Spanish politics as part of his work to be honest.

[Alf Bentley]

 

7 minutes ago, The Horse's Mouth said:

I actually think it's the right decision, him leaving will have definitely upset the balance in the dresser. If you didn't have a Madrid & Barca divide then you certainly would if he was picking Madridstas over Barca lads. It's a roll of the dice, but I think had they had kept him then they'd have basically just been happy with failure.You'd imagine they'd do what we done when Allardyce went, expect their U21s lad to be interim for the tournament

 

 

I wonder if the decision was taken at a side board meeting? Maybe he's going to come out of the closet?

I reckon Spain will still have something in their locker and might pick up a few drawers at the World Cup, but maybe nothing for their trophy cabinet.

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

Just pulled Spain out in the sweepstake! 

[Alf Bentley]

Fernando Hierro appointed, for the World Cup, at least.

 

Logical choice, I suppose, if he was already Director of Football for Spain (didn't know that).

 

Talk about in at the deep end!

[Tuna]

Seems like a knee jerk reaction.

Holland got to the world cup semi final last time around knowing LVG was going to United.

[Alf Bentley]

I've got a couple of accumulator bets that include Portugal winning that group.

 

Chances might have improved a bit, now.....though a lot will depend on how the players respond to the crisis, clearly.

[Mr Mister]

Ridiculous decision. Shows that the Spanish FA know sweet FA about football. Clowns. 

[Guest MattP]

Hierro has a great football brain, watch them go and win it now.

[Alf Bentley]

Sergio Ramos in combative response shocker (Twitter):

"Somos la Selección, representamos un escudo, unos colores, una aficion, un país. La responsabilidad y el compromiso son con vosotros y por vosotros. Ayer, hoy y mañana, juntos: #VamosEspaña"

 

"We are the Spanish team. We represent a badge, colours, fans, a nation. We have and give responsibility and commitment. Yesterday, today and tomorrow, we are together. Come on, Spain!"

Edited 13 June 2018 by Alf Bentley

[Jaspa]

5 minutes ago, Mr Mister said:

Ridiculous decision. Shows that the Spanish FA know sweet FA about football. Clowns. 

 

[shen]

2 hours ago, ealingfox said:

 

 

Pretty sure Lopetagui was doing **** all to do with mainstream Spanish politics as part of his work to be honest.

Pretty sure (already reinforced by Fabregas) that politics was (and usually is) a big part in team selection, also under Lopetegui. It's common knowledge that things work like that in Spain.

[ealingfox]

39 minutes ago, shen said:

Pretty sure (already reinforced by Fabregas) that politics was (and usually is) a big part in team selection, also under Lopetegui. It's common knowledge that things work like that in Spain.

 

Certainly sounds like it from the Ramos quote above.

[Leicesterpool]

Wonder if they'll try and lure Vicent Del Bosque out of retirement to takeover for the world cup, but talk about short notice!

 

I bet Rafa Benitez wished he resigned sooner, can imagine he'll be favourite for the job after the tournament finishes. 

Edited 13 June 2018 by Leicesterpool

[Mr Mister]

43 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Wonder if they'll try and lure Vicent Del Bosque out of retirement to takeover for the world cup, but talk about short notice!

 

I bet Rafa Benitez wished he resigned sooner, can imagine he'll be favourite for the job after the tournament finishes. 

 

Bit too late for that mate.

[StanSP]

43 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Wonder if they'll try and lure Vicent Del Bosque out of retirement to takeover for the world cup, but talk about short notice!

 

I bet Rafa Benitez wished he resigned sooner, can imagine he'll be favourite for the job after the tournament finishes. 

 

they've already said Alberto Celades and Fernando Hierro will take over.

[Vardinio'sCat]

 

I'm supporting every side with a Leicester player in their squad, and this is good news for Portugal.

 

Having said that, if any side can cope with this kind of farce, it is Spain.