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There were quite a few links on the previous thread if you can be bothered going through it.

left at end of the season.

As I asked on the other thread: What does Yakin give us over Koeman ? In terms of record and achievement Koeman seems ahead by some distance. Right or wrong for us is perhaps another matter. Koeman would comand attention/respect from the squad, ahead of less experienced names, and that is important now to help stem an exodus. But as others have said the LR interview gives impression of seeking a MP mkII. Of all the articles read about the names listed Tuchel would seem to meet some of the criterea.

Impression from that video is that the new manager is likely to be from a similar 'photo-fit' to MP, which indicates perhaps a younger tracksuit manager/coach. Does Koeman match that profile for LR ?

What does Yakin give us over Koeman ? In terms of record and achievement Koeman seems ahead by some distance. Right or wrong for us is perhaps another matter.

We could easily do a lot worse, and with the exception of a couple of names touted we may very well do.

How are Koeman or de Boer viewed in Holland as coaches, revered or with indifference ?

I recall Koeman's agent similarly touting him for the Swansea job. It probably is as Saint Charlie says the draw of the PL. But given the way we are losing or likely to lose our outstanding players, it throws up a bit of a paradox and brings to mind a Groucho Marx quote, to be reworked as 'would we really want to employ someone who is desperate enough to really want to come here' ?

good summary.

Have you not heard him speak ? In all likelihood he probably thought such a move was beyond him. My gripes about this are the timing, and the fee.

nor do I.

Looking rather hollow now isn't it ?

Thought he was coming back as a saviour buying us ? What happened to that little theory ?

very poor. Talk your way out of this one, Ralph, Les, whoever.. Forget Ronald Koeman as the next manager, Ronald Macf^ckingDonald will be more appropriate.

IF, but the figure of £4m is being touted. Reading that though, it brought back memories of selling Shearer, and the "Dixon and Speedie will get more goals..."

Despite which we were always a better team with him in the side. Otherwise agree with you.

Fair point. And of course, MP came with no track record to speak of. Who do you think might have promised more over the next 3 seasons ?

Yes, for now. At least until after the WC. This move is just damaging the morale of everyone involved with the club, other players in particular. I wonder if this move by Liverpool is designed to influence Lallana in seeking to join his team mate.

Most of which looks pretty uninspiring, or just ridiculous. Koeman and Laudrup have the names, but their magerial careers are fairly chequered. Can't see Benitez or de Boer being remotely interested, especially with us shoving our better players out of the door.

article on Garde: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/the-next-arsenal-manager-garde-giving-impressive-audition-at-lyons-2342617.html The article dates from August 2011 so no idea how his career has fared since then.

..but Ralph said...

I'd be surprised if he left Derby so soon.

What happened to 'peoples champion' Cortese, coming back to buy the club ?

Insult to injury.

What on earth is his objection ? Oh, along the lines of "I don't need no twitter to bully no one , I just batters Ulrika myself..."