AVB Sacked

[Daredevil]

This is a great opportunity for Tim.

If he manages to get the best out of the team and get us CL footy, he'll be a hero.

If he doesn't, no one will mind because of the circumstance of his taking over.

Some pressure has also been lifted off the players to a degree because people will expect there to be a couple of games finding their feet under the new gaffer.

Of course, I am choosing to see the bright side.

 

[RuskyM]

City don't play 4-4-2.

Media have mentioned de boer plenty

And anyway his ideal playing method is the same as andres

Good, because in theory Andre's method is perfect.

It's the practice that was the bastard.

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[stokesy]

Media have mentioned de boer plenty

And anyway his ideal playing method is the same as andres

So, nothing wrong with idea just how it was implemented.

 

[mcw257]

If Sherwood is to take the helm for the remainder of the season then I am worried. Entirely unproven, I do not believe he would be a wise choice at this stage. With CL football still within our ever weakening grasp we need some form of track record, I feel. The season can be salvaged, this is not the time to take risks.

 

[carpediem991]

I wonder what Freunds role now actually is. Fourth manager? Clown? Chirpy?

 

[Hotspur94]

If Sherwood is to take the helm for the remainder of the season then I am worried. Entirely unproven, I do not believe he would be a wise choice at this stage. With CL football still within our ever weakening grasp we need some form of track record, I feel. The season can be salvaged, this is not the time to take risks.

Agreed that it would be a risk but, in fairness, really has an opportunity to impress early on. If he does well in this crucial period (Carling Cup quarter final, must win home games against Stoke and West Brom, Old Trafford and a good performance at Arsenal) I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed until the end of the season UNLESS a manager is already courted.

 

[brasil_spur]

An astute post, albeit rather obvious. If Sherwood is appointed on an interim basis only then one would assume that he would not be given substantial financial fire-power. I presume it will be a "get the best out of what we have" situation.

I reiterate my earlier call: Bale for player-manager.

Actually i think the opposite might be true. Levy and Baldini will have the chance to buy players they want without having to keep a manager happy at the same time.

 

[Darth Vega]

If Sherwood is to take the helm for the remainder of the season then I am worried. Entirely unproven, I do not believe he would be a wise choice at this stage. With CL football still within our ever weakening grasp we need some form of track record, I feel. The season can be salvaged, this is not the time to take risks.

It's a strange one to say the least. When a manager is sacked like this it can only be vindicated by the man who is brought in to replace him. Now I know we've been shit under AVB this season but if my options are AVB or Sherwood, I'd rather we gave AVB some more time to see if he could fix things and if it got real shit then get rid.

Like you say, we're taking a massive risk here.

 

[kaz Hirai]

Would be funny if Levy buys Moutinho and Hulk in january for Tim.

So, nothing wrong with idea just how it was implemented.

Maybe we just don't have the players to play like barca or avb's old Porto. I don't see much one touch triangle passing ans vission coming from dembele or Sandro in the middle of the park.

 

[mcw257]

brasil_spur: Good point but I still think we need someone who will command respect, manifest in a track record, to hold the team together and bring the best out of undeniably top-quality players quickly. Just my opinion, but I reiterate my earlier point: we must not take risks at this stage, deep into the season yet with still a long way to go.

'Dave' Wootton: Yet again an irksomely obvious post, but I do not think it will get to that stage. Someone will be appointed before long.

 

[Lilbaz]

I wonder what Freunds role now actually is. Fourth manager? Clown? Chirpy?

He has to set up the little goals in training and put out the cones.

 

[Mr Pink]

It's a strange one to say the least. When a manager is sacked like this it can only be vindicated by the man who is brought in to replace him. Now I know we've been shit under AVB this season but if my options are AVB or Sherwood, I'd rather we gave AVB some more time to see if he could fix things and if it got real shit then get rid.

Like you say, we're taking a massive risk here.

I honestly think we would of given AVB more time had he be willing to be concede certain things, become more flexible etc. I think AVB wasn't prepared to do so, and its probably why he wanted to leave.

It explains the mutual consent. Levy wanting him to change certain things and AVB not being prepared to make any changes whatsoever.

Impasse at the end of the day I reckon.

 

[gibbospurs]

pochettino cant even speak english, dont want...

It's a strange one to say the least. When a manager is sacked like this it can only be vindicated by the man who is brought in to replace him. Now I know we've been shit under AVB this season but if my options are AVB or Sherwood, I'd rather we gave AVB some more time to see if he could fix things and if it got real shit then get rid.

Like you say, we're taking a massive risk here.

did things not get shit enough already??

 

[Lilbaz]

brasil_spur: Good point but I still think we need someone who will command respect, manifest in a track record, to hold the team together and bring the best out of undeniably top-quality players quickly. Just my opinion, but I reiterate my earlier point: we must not take risks at this stage, deep into the season yet with still a long way to go.

'Dave' Wootton: Yet again an irksomely obvious post, but I do not think it will get to that stage. Someone will be appointed before long.

He knows the club, he knows the players and so do his coaching staff. He speaks English and lives near the stadium. We can get him in straight away without spunking big money on buying him out of his current contract. He also already has his own mug.

Might be less of a risk than going all out for someone else only to be turned down then having to find someone else.

We will be looking for possible replacements and Tim will understand that. He will also know that if he does well he might keep the job.

Go for it, I say.

 

[Darth Vega]

I honestly think we would of given AVB more time had he be willing to be concede certain things, become more flexible etc. I think AVB wasn't prepared to do so, and its probably why he wanted to leave.

It explains the mutual consent. Levy wanting him to change certain things and AVB not being prepared to make any changes whatsoever.

Impasse at the end of the day I reckon.

It's hard to properly pass judgement without knowing the full story. I'd imagine there were some quite heated discussions in recent weeks. I don't completely disagree with the sacking, just the appointment of Sherwood. I don't want to write a manager off before he's even started but it's a monumental risk to appoint someone with no managerial experience. I'll support him either way but if he gets the long-term job and it doesn't work out then Levy is gonna get a bollocking.

 

[eddiev14]

I wonder what Freunds role now actually is. Fourth manager? Clown? Chirpy?

Bahahaha!

 

[Spurger King]

I wonder what Freunds role now actually is. Fourth manager? Clown? Chirpy?

Human pogo stick.

 

[Spursidol]

If Sherwood is to take the helm for the remainder of the season then I am worried. Entirely unproven, I do not believe he would be a wise choice at this stage. With CL football still within our ever weakening grasp we need some form of track record, I feel. The season can be salvaged, this is not the time to take risks.

OS :
The Club can announce that Tim Sherwood, Chris Ramsey and Les Ferdinand will take charge of the First Team whilst the Club progresses discussions. Steffen Freund and Tony Parks continue as part of the coaching staff.

So club talking to other potential managers, whilst Sherwood is inn charge for the next few games.

Lets see what happens over that time period - the best managers are often only available in the summer so its uncertain how long Sherwoo will be in charge..

 

[nightgoat]

Actually i think the opposite might be true. Levy and Baldini will have the chance to buy players they want without having to keep a manager happy at the same time.

Because integrating more new players into the squad is what we really need.

 

[ShelfSide18]

pochettino cant even speak english, dont want...

He most certainly can!