Not sure what Nuno is doing (or his agent), but that respect I had for him at Wolves is starting to wear offMost of you guys know more about the sport than I do (after all, I'm the only Palace fan here which probably says something by itself) - certainly the history of players and managers since I began paying a bit of attention about 10 years ago.
After the Nuno shitshow - and I thought he was probably the best call - but it seems he was just using Palace for a better spot (not too surprising)....they're now linked with Lucien Favre. Not often that you get a former Dortmund boss linked with Palace, but on the other hand, we thought we had a coup by being the only club on Frank deBoer, and we know how that worked out. And it doesn't seem like the sort of clubs that normally hire former Dortmund managers are burning a trail to his house.
So, people who know more than me. Should I get my hopes up for Favre (or is this a trap of an appointment), or more smartly brace myself for the eventual hiring of Sean Dyche or Eddie Howe, either of whom would want me to get Parrish groveling back to Hodgson?
I would lean on the side of getting your hopes up. Favre has a track record of doing very well within the first couple seasons with a number of mid-table or upper-mid-table clubs in Germany and France and his sides tend to play attractive but pragmatic football. De Boer seemed like a tactical dogmatist who had only really managed from a position of league dominance at Ajax and had already bombed at Inter when out of that comfort zone.Most of you guys know more about the sport than I do (after all, I'm the only Palace fan here which probably says something by itself) - certainly the history of players and managers since I began paying a bit of attention about 10 years ago.
After the Nuno shitshow - and I thought he was probably the best call - but it seems he was just using Palace for a better spot (not too surprising)....they're now linked with Lucien Favre. Not often that you get a former Dortmund boss linked with Palace, but on the other hand, we thought we had a coup by being the only club on Frank deBoer, and we know how that worked out. And it doesn't seem like the sort of clubs that normally hire former Dortmund managers are burning a trail to his house.
So, people who know more than me. Should I get my hopes up for Favre (or is this a trap of an appointment), or more smartly brace myself for the eventual hiring of Sean Dyche or Eddie Howe, either of whom would want me to get Parrish groveling back to Hodgson?
Thanks for this. I do have high hopes and am genuinely more excited about his appointment than any of the other names being floated around, but like you say, the squad situation is kind of a mess right now. I’m hoping having him as manager could help with recruitment.I would lean on the side of getting your hopes up. Favre has a track record of doing very well within the first couple seasons with a number of mid-table or upper-mid-table clubs in Germany and France and his sides tend to play attractive but pragmatic football. De Boer seemed like a tactical dogmatist who had only really managed from a position of league dominance at Ajax and had already bombed at Inter when out of that comfort zone.
I think Favre will still have his work cut out for him as it seems like Palace needs somewhat of a squad makeover in general and some of the older stalwart players may not be great fits for his style of play. But he has had success building teams in the past, many of his past clubs were total messes when he arrived. All in all, I'd say he is still a bit of a gamble just because he has never managed in England but one that represents a calculated risk with real upside not a stupid roll of the dice.
Not too late to join the Blue sideOh fucking hell now it seems like Favre has walked away at the last minute, kind of like Nuno did. This club, man…why didn’t I go see a Chelsea or, fuck, even a West Ham game for my first one?
My U12 Rec team was a solid 2-2-4 this season. I could Ted Lasso the crap out of Palace this season.Oh fucking hell now it seems like Favre has walked away at the last minute, kind of like Nuno did. This club, man…why didn’t I go see a Chelsea or, fuck, even a West Ham game for my first one?
It’s pretty clear that Richmond is Crystal Palace. I don’t know why I didn’t think of Lasso myself, but if you get a call from Steve Parrish, you should take it. I’d take 10 points from every 8 matches.My U12 Rec team was a solid 2-2-4 this season. I could Ted Lasso the crap out of Palace this season.
Gross. The best thing you can say about Nuno at Spurs is that hopefully he can revive Doherty? Otherwise, hard pass.ESPN reporting the Nuno is now in talks with Spurs. It looks like Candyland was right, the Palace courtship was to leverage a better spot.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/tottenham-hotspur-engtottenham/story/4419667/nuno-to-tottenham-spurs-chaotic-manager-search-takes-new-twist-sources
addendum: Nuno is a Mendes client.
Potter and Ten Haag are the names reasonably linked to Spurs that I think most fans would be pretty psyched about.Is there anyone realistically left that would both a) Say yes to Spurs and b) Not have Spurs fans saying "Hard pass?" It feels like the intersection in that Venn diagram is very small at best, and may not exist at worst.
We'll see. There was rumor of a flight to Nice to convince Favre to reconsider. Seems like this could have been the reason instead.way ahead of Spurs and Everton....
are we sure Benitez is still good?Athletic reporting Benitez to Everton.. I’m torn.
https://theathletic.com/news/rafael-benitez-everton-new-manager-liverpool/W3wt26J7d1eV
There was a ton of vitriol from the Everton fans over Rafa … to the extent he was requiring police protection.are we sure Benitez is still good?
have to feel for Everton fans, b'c I see another round of turnover for that roster
The Guardian makes it sound like Moshiri took the lead on this hire, which fits with earlier stories that Moshiri was set on a star manager, not an up-and-comer.I don't think it's anything like the Owen move to be honest. He's an out-of-work manager with an opportunity to step into managing a Premier League side with substantial financial backing close to where he lives.
I think it's a poor decision on his part not because of his Liverpool legacy - IMO this changes nothing about that - but because it's obvious the Everton supporters want nothing to do with him, and will make his life hell at the first sign of his side struggling (or even before it). From the sounds of it, Moshiri and Brands forced this hire through.
Animosity towards the 61‑year‑old has already spilled over into personal abuse on banners left outside Goodison Park, while another left near his family home in Wirral warned: “We know where you live”, although it was left outside the wrong house.
As mentioned I can see Rafa’s reasoning … it does make sense for him. But surely, he of all managers has to realize the difficulty of winning over the Everton fans. As for Owen, I have to admit , not being from Merseyside that I have no clue as to the depth of the inter city rivalries. I have no dislike at all for the Toffies (Pickford and Fujimora not withstanding). ManU on the other hand.I don't think it's anything like the Owen move to be honest. He's an out-of-work manager with an opportunity to step into managing a Premier League side with substantial financial backing close to where he lives.
I think it's a poor decision on his part not because of his Liverpool legacy - IMO this changes nothing about that - but because it's obvious the Everton supporters want nothing to do with him, and will make his life hell at the first sign of his side struggling (or even before it). From the sounds of it, Moshiri and Brands forced this hire through.
Kelechi competition? Or perhaps Daka is the primary target for the Carabao Cup and UEL competitionsPatson Daka to Leicester from RB Salzburg. Vardy has to slow down eventually, right? Or maybe get the odd game off? Daka ripped it up in Austria last year, but it’s probably best that he can ease into the EPL as Vardy’s understudy.
I think Rodgers developed a really good role for Iheanacho the second half of last season - second striker/wide attacking mid who runs into the space Vardy creates by stretching defenses vertically.Kelechi competition? Or perhaps Daka is the primary target for the Carabao Cup and UEL competitions
Low would be far worse than Nuno.Everton, Palace or Spurs could have waited for Loew
Well playedNot too late for Spurs to yank their offer to Nuno & chase Low.
And homegrown?Sancho to United looks done.
I’m excited. A position of need, young and super talented.
I don't think he is for Champions League purposes since he doesn't have 3 years in England between 15 and 21. He might do for Premier League purposes since I don't think there is a lower bound, so he definitely has more than 3 years in England if you go younger than 15.And homegrown?
Zomp will know w/r/t ManU, but as a Spurs fan, I'm conditioned to think it is always an issue.Is homegrown an issue from United right now? I count at least eight players who might fit that profile, most of them are young and pretty proven.
Yes although I doubt we ever had a chance. Maybe next year if he stays.Does Sancho take United out of the hunt for Kane?