Edmund Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Not that experienced as a manager but everyone has to get that from somewhere. Apart from his ability as a manager it's critical that he can retain a relationship with Mandaric/Hoos and any new owner. I must admit this worries me a little. He fell out with the QPR board and there has been reported unrest between him and the current Swansea chairman for some months now. He may be a friend of Milans but for how long?
Daggers Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 I love the idea of going out and butchering a few hookers but do wonder if lorry drivers have left enough alive on the streets? Do we really need the excuse of a 0-0 draw or could we settle for a disappointing pre-season showing against Sunderland? Ultra, are there many prostitutes still plying trade in Leicester?
OzFox Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Our first ever non-British manager? Peter Taylor was an alien. Can't wait for the next installment of Walshy's "Sore" articles
Finchy Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 I must admit this worries me a little. He fell out with the QPR board and there has been reported unrest between him and the current Swansea chairman for some months now. He may be a friend of Milans but for how long? I think it's safe to say whoever we appoint will fall out with Milan, it's only a matter of time with everyone.
Edmund Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 I still think the loss of Walsh will hit us the hardest. Not many Swansea fans rate his signings. Sousa's record in the transfer market is woeful, and personally I don't trust him spending our cash on expensive, over-rated players for another season. He doesn't seem to have any contacts, despite his legendary status.
davieG Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 I still think the loss of Walsh will hit us the hardest. Not many Swansea fans rate his signings. Don't worry Mandaric's got that covered
MPH Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Who was it who months ago claimed that if pearson didn't get us promoted then he would be sacked? Not exactly a sacking but can't help but think mm could of tried harder to keep him....
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Hope this is true. Think we would see some great football next season, and although Swansea didnt score many, I think we will.
DanTheFox07 Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 I can see sousa just being a yes man for mandaric! agreeing to his transfer idea`s which I dont think pearson was! not liking this!
dandannieldanok Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Who was it who months ago claimed that if pearson didn't get us promoted then he would be sacked? Not exactly a sacking but can't help but think mm could of tried harder to keep him.... But it would mean the club living outside of its means. Pearson wanted a new contract that included a higher basic wage and most pertinently, transfer budget promises. I would have agreed that Mandaric didn't do enough had he not offered Pearson a new contract, but he did and it included a pay-rise so it was hardly a derisory offer. It was rejected and the only way it would have been acceptable for Pearson was to promise transfer money that isn't available and transfer security that is impossible to grant. The club did all it could, dictated by the financial situation, and unfortunately it wasn't enough. Had Mandaric rejected Hull's approach, in a year's time Pearson would be out of the door without us receiving a penny. If that had happened Mandaric would get slaughtered by the fans, he was in a lose-lose situation as soon as Pearson outlined his intentions by rejecting a contract. Mandaric cut his losses and to be perfectly honest I would have done the same no matter how good Pearson has been.
Trickyfox Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 just as I stated on a earlier thread - done deal last season to bring him in
Koke Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Only thing that worries me about Sousa is that his transfer record is not a patch on Pearson's.
Isopen Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3036619/Foxes-to-go-Paulo-the-way.html i already heard that some bookmakers wernt taking bets on him becoming the new manger and i also heard that he was milan mandaric's vip guest when we played cardiff in the play off home leg, so with this saying he spent 'all day in talks' and that he has 'agreed', looks like we have our new man. whats your thoughts ? "He has also battled his way back from the disappointment of being axed by QPR after less than five months last year following a fall out with the club's owners. " Anybody find this bit somewhat worrying......
Chairman of the Bored Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 As far as "foreign" managers go, we've had plenty, we've even had some from other galaxies. To name but a few: The aforementioned O'Farrell (Northern Irish) Jock Wallace (Scottish) Frank McClintock (Scottish) Matt Gillies (Scottish) Craig Levein (Planet Zog) Peter Taylor (Uranus) I think we could dutifully accomodate a Portuguese.
dandannieldanok Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 "He has also battled his way back from the disappointment of being axed by QPR after less than five months last year following a fall out with the club's owners. " Anybody find this bit somewhat worrying...... If it was any other club than QPR I'd be worried, as it's that circus...........well anyone would have trouble keeping on the straight and narrow there.
Guest Bilo Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 "He has also battled his way back from the disappointment of being axed by QPR after less than five months last year following a fall out with the club's owners. " Anybody find this bit somewhat worrying...... With the amount of managers QPR get through, I think it's more a case of the owners there having an ability to fall out with someone in an empty phone box with no money rather than anything else.
Collymore Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 "He has also battled his way back from the disappointment of being axed by QPR after less than five months last year following a fall out with the club's owners. " Anybody find this bit somewhat worrying...... Yes was thinking the same. If he comes to Leicester it will be like someone with a nut allergy getting a job at the KP factory
bluebeau Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 I think Sousa would be a good capture for City, but I won't be getting excited until it happens. Rumours are what they are......rumours.
covefox Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Swans deny any contact http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11712_6238604,00.html I can not remember Hull making a statement when the whole Pearson went off, they were silent. Either they lie (which I am sure will infurate fans if he does go), or we are going behind their back (trouble)
Swansea Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 It looks as if Sousa will be your new manager by the end of today. I am not going to say my views on this until it is signed and delivered. I will give you lots of info about the man, later today after the ink is dry !!
Lillehamring Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 it's quite amusing reading objections to sousa based on 'having to suffer 0-0's and 1-0's' - when we have never really been a team that wins by massive margins, last season we had the 9th ranked attack (17th away from home) and our total goals per game rank was 21st - so it's not exactly like we are used to witnessing goalfests as city fans. comparatively, swansea certainly had a lot of 0-0's and failed to score in 39% of their games, but they still did ok, and actually lost fewer games than us. for the record, the third best attacking team was blackpool, would any 0-0 complainists prefer us to have their manager?
mancunianfox Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Wonder if Paulo will be bringing in a tailor as part of his backroom staff?
Koke Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 it's quite amusing reading objections to sousa based on 'having to suffer 0-0's and 1-0's' - when we have never really been a team that wins by massive margins, last season we had the 9th ranked attack (17th away from home) and our total goals per game rank was 21st - so it's not exactly like we are used to witnessing goalfests as city fans. comparatively, swansea certainly had a lot of 0-0's and failed to score in 39% of their games, but they still did ok, and actually lost fewer games than us. for the record, the third best attacking team was blackpool, would any 0-0 complainists prefer us to have their manager? Agree. We were hardly playing exciting football ourselves. And we won most of our games by the odd goal.
Bettsj2 Posted 1 July 2010 Posted 1 July 2010 Only thing that worries me about Sousa is that his transfer record is not a patch on Pearson's. Robbie Nielson, Ryan McGivern, Alex Bruce, Yann Kermorgant, Nicky Adams, Aman Verma, Astrit Adrejavic all beg to differ. Don't get me wrong, he's made some good signings too but it's a bit over the top the way some people are praising his transfer record.
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