The Manager Sacked/Hired Thread 2015/16

[Freddeno]

Sorry Gents, I was only joking about Martinez.

put it in the Frank joke thread then

 

[Lupo]

I would wager the next vacancy will be rather closer to home.

Fingers crossed.

I hope Jez wasn't ringing for a pizza...

 

[Alan]

Rumors going around that Abramovich wasn't considering sacking Mourinho until he saw that post-match interview.

Demba Ba has told the French media that playing for Mourinho is "exhausting", and that Mou isn't the sort of manager to try to build up his players' confidence. Said Ba, "if you're short on confidence, all he's going to do is bench you".

 

[MARKakaJIM]

O'Driscoll in at Walsall.

Could be a bit of a fairytale, local boy with reputation for decent football going down there but didn't he go off the rails a bit after Doncaster?

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Yeah, he was terrible at Bristol City. Probably never recovered from the indignity of having Saunders replace him.

 

[Kenny]

Hiddink confirmed until the end of the season


Chelsea fans letting the club know they don't agree with Jose's sacking. Also boo'd Costa and Cesc when their names were read out at the Stadium.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Costa has been a disgrace this season. Turned up a stone and a half overweight for pre-season and just picks fights rather than playing football.

 

[James]

Costa has been a disgrace this season. Turned up a stone and a half overweight for pre-season and just picks fights rather than playing football.

Summed it up perfectly DW.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

ZDF say Pep to City is done.

 

[Johnny75]

Mourinho to United anybody?

 

[Tony Towner]

Mourinho to United anybody?

Bobby Charlton blocked it last time, as he didn't feel the way he conducted himself was fitting for United (must have had his eyes closed when Fergie bullied referees and the FA for years). Given the way he's behaved this year it's unlikely he'll approve this time.

 

[thehistorymakers]

There was talk on Spanish TV today, of Mourinho coming back to Real Madrid.I Can't see that happening.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Ancelloti confirmed for Bayern in the summer. No news about Guardiola's next appointment officially.

 

[Nando]

Really surprised he's leaving Bayern. Best job for a manager in world football at the moment, I'd say.

 

[Kenny]

Would presume Chelsea are going to throw everything at him. 2 Manchester managers also feeling very insecure today.

 

[PuntsWolf]

Pretty novelty how all the same names just go round in circles

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Kevin Keen set to get the Colchester job.

 

[Kenny]

LVG does a fine Press Conference. 3 Questions before walking out

Question 1: "Louis, thank you for your time. Arsene Wenger has said today that the speculation over your future is disrespectful. Is that something you agree with?"
Answer: "Erm, has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me? Nobody has that feeling? That's what I'm wondering?"
Question 2: "What have we done wrong?"
Answer: "I think I was already sacked, I have read... I have been sacked. My colleague [replacement] was here already.
"What do you think that happens with my wife or with my kids or with my grandchildren or with the fans of Manchester United or my friends? What do you think? They have called me a lot of times and also Arsene Wenger is saying something about that.
"Do you think that I want to talk with the media now? I'm here only because of the Premier League rules. I have to talk with you. But I can only see when I say something that you use my words in your context.
"I want to say only that I have tried to lift the confidence of my players, I have done everything this week. I hold meetings, evaluation meetings with the players, with my members of staff, I hold a Christmas lunch, I have held a speech and I feel the warmth and support of everybody in Carrington, this Aon training complex.
"But I didn't feel that in the media and, of course, I can imagine that you can write about that subject. We are not in a good position but four weeks ago we were first in the Premier League and in about four weeks we can again be back in that position.
Question 3: "You have been though Louis at big clubs, huge clubs before. This is Manchester United and when results don't go well and when the supporters have turned it is inevitable that speculation will happen. You surely aren't surprised that there is speculation?"
Answer: "No, I don't think that you can do that because you have to stick by the facts and when I get calls from [former manager Sir] Alex Ferguson and [director] David Gill and [executive vice-chairman] Ed Woodward because you are creating something that is not good, that is not being the facts and now I have to answer the questions.
"I don't think that I want to do it. I only say now I am focused on Stoke City, I help my players, I wish you a merry Christmas and maybe also a happy new year when I see you. Enjoy the wine and a mince pie. Goodbye."

 

[Lord Knows]

Danny Wilson to be named as Chesterfield manager today. Just another poor football managerial appointment.
It seems many clubs just recycle dross without really seeking out a gem from the lower leagues who just requires an opportunity.

 

[Kenny]

Lazy appointment. Sacked inside 18 months.