Badger

Me neither, despite Rupert's (embarrassing) enforced press conference, in which they both declared not to have a problem working together. My lasting memory of that was a final question posed by some mischievous bint from the media , "do you call him Sir Clive, Harry ?" "do wot ?", to which she repeated the question. "be' ave " said 'arry storming off.

Don't know, but I suspect this might have been the final straw ? Yes, accept your point that the Juventus deal is by no means 'done'.

Probably more of a negative impact had he stayed.

Absolutely. I'm not a great fan of NC, but his appointments all worked. Many a board, or CEO with £ at their disposal have made poor choices. Of course, part of the problem might have been the raw ambition that he expected KL to fund, without KL's approval or a willingness to share the plans with her/the trust along the way. My last comment re selection of a manager if/when needed is whether KL/her advisers have the midas touch in the selection that NC appears to have had. Perhaps Ralph Kruger is an old drinking buddy of Jurgen Klopp , but lets not bank on it.

Agreed.

When he arrived someone posted a comment from a Spanish friend with a knowledge of Premier League and La Liga saying he was the 'Spanish equivalent of Steve Bruce'. His style of football is better, and we still harbour high hopes that he will develop into an exceptional manager with us. Whether he can depends largely on the relationship with KL , and her vision, not to mention the crucial CEO appointment. As for the original question - I want MP to stay and live up to our hopes, but don't think he will . He stayed loyal to Espanyol when he could have left, and was later sacked. Lesson probably learnt. He will want to quit whilst he's at his 'highest stock' , and if this season goes down the pan he'll become more like 'El 'Arry ' and none of it will be his fault etc, due to background changes etc etc, perhaps he's perfecting the interview out of the Range Rover window technique as well. Big worry for me is whether KL and her new CEO are as successful in attracting the right man for the job if needed. Credit Cortese where it is due this is an area he excelled at.

Poor result. No surprise to read Yoshida being blamed for a goal - he's another liability, his only saving grace is that he's considered marginally better than Hoiveld. No surprise we lost today though. Reminds me of the old cliché "well, we can now forget about the league, and concentrate on the c.... " , Curling ?

MP stated in an interview this was not going to happen. Although this may have been 'not this window'.

Poor bloke, had a toothache. But it always looks like a living enactment of a 'Biffa Bacon' sketch to me.

No it would be a mix and match team playing in the group stages.

But it used to be claimed that it killed 99% of household germs.

Interesting read and story. Thanks for posting it. Keep up the research FF, and the sharing of it.

Brolly

Paul Allen c2007 ?

Claire Balding showing her allegiance " ah, great side..."

unless we also have footage from the press conference showing him saying that, then it is more of an opinion attributed to him by the Echo. Perhaps MP has realised he needs to regain a focus on the end of season and talking up there being something to play for.

No, because that is all we're left to play for.

Any idea, or clue, as to how far they are spreading the net on this ? UK , all of Europe ? Previous football experience ?

This might fit in with MLG's theory on another thread as how one event impacts on another outcome further down the line,is it called the 'nutterfly effect ?'

Fairs Cup 1969. A forerunner to the UEFA Cup.

For the simplistic amongst us, me included, can you please confirm MLG, would we have been the same numbered ball in the draw today as Sunderland were ?

Is this a David Icke theory ?

Yes of course he will. And we'll all live happily ever after. (For those old enough to remember it).

Thought it was something off a French restaurant menu

Boruc ill ? FFS this is a new excuse suddenly dredged up. Presumably the Official Site will reveal all. Wonder what they'll come up with. Period pains ?