Srsly he did a great job at Newcastle IMO. Prolly he was sacked because he locked down all players after 3-1 defeat at WBA
Knowing the NUFC board and its owner, that definitely isn't the reason why he got fired. Of all people really. I thought Mick McCarthy was going to get sacked first.
At the beginning of the season, the board hesitated to extend Hughton's contract. Typical Newcastle, wants a "Messiah" with lots of managerial experience and play for Champions' League football immediately. Possible candidates: Martin O'Neill (ex-Villa), Frank Rijkaard (ex-Barcelona), Alan Curbishley (ex-West Ham), Alan Shearer, and - oh dear Lord - Alan Pardew.
Problem is Hughton was doing everything right. He won the Championship in flying colours, destroyed Villa and Sunderland, beat Arsenal at the Emirates, and go undefeated versus Chelsea so far this season. And he's managed to get a team of underachievers, Joey Barton, and an orgy-loving possible-future-England's-No9 (Andy Carroll) to play well. And they're sitting 12th right now, which is great for a newly-promoted team. Although they're 4 points off the relegation zone, it doesn't mean much considering this entire season so far has lacked consistency and has been quite unpredictable.
So the whole firing thing isn't new. They had to find their moment, so they used a 5-game winless streak and that lockdown as an excuse to do so.
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I think Ancellotti is next. No results in the premier league. in the past 4-5 matches the results suc.ked.
It would be incredibly stupid to do that, almost as stupid as Hughton's firing. But Chelsea are a similarly stupid club at times (Ref. firing Mourinho in 2007 after a bad September, firing Grant after he led the team to the Champions League final).
It would be incredibly stupid to do that, almost as stupid as Hughton's firing. But Chelsea are a similarly stupid club at times (Ref. firing Mourinho in 2007 after a bad September, firing Grant after he led the team to the Champions League final).
Thats why i think Ancelotti might be next. Personally I don't agree with changing the coach every so often. It is a big change to the club and it might not be very healthy to the team. unnecessary stress. Mourinho has his issues too though. He is a good coach but a greedy man. he only cares about the titles he wins. Point in case, he won a bunch of trophies with Inter and he left to Real.
....He is a good coach but a greedy man. he only cares about the titles he wins. Point in case, he won a bunch of trophies with Inter and he left to Real.
What's wrong with that? If that's his way of going for greatness, let it be. He's just doing it Julius Caesar-style. Walks in, makes the changes, wins titles.
And funny you're saying that. I'm starting to think how likely it is that he's the next dude after Sir Alex.
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What's wrong with that? If that's his way of going for greatness, let it be. He's just doing it Julius Caesar-style. Walks in, makes the changes, wins titles.
And funny you're saying that. I'm starting to think how likely it is that he's the next dude after Sir Alex.
No, I don't think so. I think they would much rather offer the job to a retired Manchester Star, Cantona, Solskjaer, etc.
No, I don't think so. I think they would much rather offer the job to a retired Manchester Star, Cantona, Solskjaer, etc.
If that's the case, United for relegation! They might also hire Mr. Miyagi (from the Karate Kid), to conduct revolutionary jump-kick drills in training.
No, I don't think so. I think they would much rather offer the job to a retired Manchester Star, Cantona, Solskjaer, etc.
would be a massive risk, going from SAF, one of the greatest managers of all time, to Cantona (who, let's face it, is ever so slightly, batshit insane ). Ole would be great if he can get some experience under his belt and prove his worth. Keane had a good season at Sunderland. Neville or Giggs would be a dream come true
but in all likelihood, it would have to be someone who has significant European experience, with the proven ability to keep the club competitive post-SAF (remember, post SAF also means post Scholes/Neville, not Giggs, he'll probably play until he's 50). Mourinho would be good, I guess, but Sir Bobby Charlton showed some hesitation at his appointment, and his opinion will be very influential, along with SAF's, who hasn't given many names (i hear he holds Moyes in very high regard, i bet you'll love the sound of that Andrew).
In all honesty though, the only managers in the world I'd have utmost confidence in would be Arsene Wenger (never happening, unfortunately, would be as close to a perfect replacement as possible imo), and Fabio Capello (could still happen). Screw that for now though, i'll deal with SAF's departure when he leaves, by crying my eyes out
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