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[Beans]

Classic spurs… firing a manager before having a solid replacement. Bobby Martinez ain’t it either

 

[Beans]

Barça getting Aguero, Gini, and Memphis for free

crazy but their issue will continue to be that salary..

 

[Bantz Lord T]

Classic spurs… firing a manager before having a solid replacement. Bobby Martinez ain’t it either

They made their bed when they fired Poch for Mou...

That move will set that club back for years.

 

[rolaholic]

Barça getting Aguero, Gini, and Memphis for free

Crazy the difference getting rid of Bartomeu makes

 

[Belgium]

They made their bed when they fired Poch for Mou...

That move will set that club back for years.

Well we did have to fire Poch
As for what came after...yikes

 

[d3si]

There's one year left on that contract, take the 40+10 and keep it moving


Hmmm

Zahavi

 

[rolaholic]

They made their bed when they fired Poch for Mou...

That move will set that club back for years.

The fact they're even reportedly entertaining a reunion says it all

They might not have won the league but Poch finally won some trophies the minute he left

I expect the same to happen for Kane once he leaves

 

[flyeed]

Seems a few other sources are hopping on that Allegri replacing Zizou story this morning...

Thoughts Verde Shuttles flyeed El Argentino haicheo ?

I think like Verde alluded to, whoever our manager is our issue will still be getting someone to score goals up top with Benz.

I’m fine with it though, and I think it was expected. If Zizou feels he’s gotta go then imo it’s because he doesn’t see a successful next season for himself.

Obviously there’s a chance that Allegri winds up being another Benitez or Lopetegui. But he seems to be more cut from the same cloth as Ancelotti. I can’t really think of any better free agent manager to get at the moment.

 

[rolaholic]

Yea Allegri wouldn't be the most inspired hire but he's by far the most qualified candidate out there right now so think he'd at worst bring some stability once Zizou leaves like we keep hearing

 

[jape]

Gigi getting less than what he made at pool. Aguero getting less than at city. Both around. 5 mill. That’s solid shrewd business but my main concern is getting rid of people though.
Lots of players that need to get an ultimatum.

it’s crazy though laporta gets Gigi for free with less than 5 million a year wage. Bartomeu bought gomes and Paulinho for about 40 million each with higher wages.
the market is different now but that’s crazy.

 

[Beans]

Barca need to focus on that back line next. Time for pique to call it a day.

why hasn’t anyone taken a leap on Haag

 

[rolaholic]

He gets stick for his attacking ability yet he had more G + A than Reece James and Walker combined this season

If waistcoat doesn't want defensive versatility in his squad, then it'll just have to be Congo's gain.

Hope Konsa follows suit too, Congo would have a mean backline if he does since they already have Mbemba and Tisserand

 

[El Argentino]

Seems a few other sources are hopping on that Allegri replacing Zizou story this morning...

Thoughts Verde Shuttles flyeed El Argentino haicheo ?

I was listening to Sid Lowe this morning talk about some potential turnover in the club, including Zizou going. He opined Zizou had been the one preventing Flo from doing more squad rebuilding over the last few seasons - sticking to his tried and trusted group. It blew my mind to therefore realize Ramos will also likely go this summer; club captain who still hasn't renewed, no chatter about renewal at all (see Modric resigning this morning), and public opinion has shifted on him being critical to team structure (see Euro exclusion).

Bring in a tactician like Allegri; a "light on the stick" kind of guy who nonetheless demands exactness to a dressing room that will suddenly get upended in terms of power dynamics. Think it will be very interesting. New captain like Casemiro or Nacho (Benz? Kroos? Modric?). Could be very interesting. Ramos out, Varane out, shift on one of Vini / Rodrygo. Formation change? Exciting times.

Could be Rafa 2.0, but I think Allegri brings some gravitas with him that will resonate more than Rafa did against CR7, Ramos, et al.

New signings (for which we are in desperate need) would spice it up even more.

 

[El Argentino]

Silly season is almost as much fun as the season.

CR7 w/ some cryptic IG post thanking Juve fans for his time there...

 

[HNL HI]

didn't Ronlado already pack up his house the other week or was that silly season stuff?

 

[flyeed]

I think Benz would be captain. RM automatically makes the player who has been there longest captain

 

[HNL HI]

the real GOAT of LA

 

[El Argentino]

I think Benz would be captain. RM automatically makes the player who has been there longest captain

Yeah but that also means we always have like 4 alternates.

Benz may not be starting every game next year. I wouldn't expect him to. Same as Marcelo this last year, despite being co-captain w/ Ramos.

 

[Sinner]

 

[Verde Shuttles]

A lotta smoke about Bale retiring after the Euros, never know with him.

 

[Bantz Lord T]

Silly season is almost as much fun as the season.

I agree. The rumors should slow down a bit during the intl comps and then pick up again towards the end of the window.

 

[rolaholic]

 

[rolaholic]

After that meeting earlier Koeman's apparently staying put, for now...

 

[rolaholic]

Disciplinary proceedings btw...

 

[haicheo]

Seems a few other sources are hopping on that Allegri replacing Zizou story this morning...

Thoughts Verde Shuttles flyeed El Argentino haicheo ?

I feel a GIGANTIC part of our summer will revolve around the UEFA Punishment regarding our ESL involvement. If they do proceed with a 2 year ban expect huge changes in direction going forward.