hypochondriac Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 perhaps it's just a manoeuvre to endear him to saints fans after saying he couldn't see much point in staying if Nicola was gone. Managers buy into a project nowadays and if the project disappears they usually have other projects to consider. It's about being all you can be, which is no doubt why Gareth Bale is willing to consider a move to a "top club". It's something many fans don't seem to want to understand, players and managers want to win and attain the maximum level possible. Don't know if the employment market permits it much nowadays but I've changed jobs on occasions for a bit more prestige and a bit more status, most people would if they're in a position to do so. Managers buy into who is paying them the most cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireframebox Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Would you offer someone a job without interviewing them first? Either this is fabricated, or we've allowed him to speak with Benfica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Managers buy into who is paying them the most cash. won't get more cash at Benfica than he does at Saints then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Odd move. Yeah they're bigger, CL and nicer place to live, but their league isn't up to much at all. Even winning the title won't really enhance his reputation hugely, whereas doing well in the PL will. Can't see him leaving. it's not an odd move because it doesn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 won't get more cash at Benfica than he does at Saints then He could do if he does well in the champions league. Anyway if that is the case he won't move... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Seems he has spoken with them whilst making inquiries about a player. Was the inquiry genuine or a ruse for them to offer him the job. All gone quiet today except for UK media copy of reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Seems he has spoken with them whilst making inquiries about a player. Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 (edited) Seems he has spoken with them whilst making inquiries about a player. Was the inquiry genuine or a ruse for them to offer him the job. All gone quiet today except for UK media copy of reports. Roughly the same as Laudrup then, he went to watch them (or one of their players no doubt) met their president and suddenly it's being reported that he'd been offered the job which his agent quickly denied. Now he's trying to get some serious cash out of his own chairman and probably won't hesitate to use his "Benfica Job Card". But Benfica want to reduce Jorge Jesus's salary from 4 million euros gross(including bonuses) to a more reasonable 2 million or so and won't hesitate to use their "We've got a couple of top lads on tap for the Job Card" and as he's out of contract in June who knows how it will turn out but in theory he should stay there because Malaga apart all of the top jobs are now closed. Happens all of the time like this in academia you know. Edited 30 May, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Why isn't this thread a sticky? This is a major story. Come on mods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Well, the interesting aspect of that is......what player did MP inquire about? Gaitan, probably a bit too expensive.... Salvio, a bit pricey but possible.... Matic, unfortunately too expensive.... Enzo Perez, could be worth a punt.... Aimar, not very likely and free agent so no need to make inquiry to the club.... I would like Salvio but think Perez is more likely if we cant get Nainggolan or Wanyama.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Well, the interesting aspect of that is......what player did MP inquire about? Gaitan, probably a bit too expensive.... Salvio, a bit pricey but possible.... Matic, unfortunately too expensive.... Enzo Perez, could be worth a punt.... Aimar, not very likely and free agent so no need to make inquiry to the club.... I would like Salvio but think Perez is more likely if we cant get Nainggolan or Wanyama.... to be honest I doubt that any player at Benfica would be too expensive for Saints if we really wanted to acquire him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Source? I shan't translate as you claim to do it better and I don't pander to primas donnas Posted 3 hours ago http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2013/05/30/djukic-adios-valladolid/197870.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 to be honest I doubt that any player at Benfica would be too expensive for Saints if we really wanted to acquire him. True, I should have said too overpriced for us. Dont think we´re ready to overpay too much for a player unless it´s a really really big name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/10452787.No_approach_from_Benfica_for_Pochettino/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 If Pinocchio does leave (which now looks likely) we should get Javier Aguirre in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 If Pinocchio does leave (which now looks likely) we should get Javier Aguirre in! Come on mate, dont turn into a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 If Pinocchio does leave (which now looks likely) we should get Javier Aguirre in! Does he speak English? I'd prefer Gerry Francis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Come on mate, dont turn into a ok sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Ah, another person leaving the club, along with Shaw, Morgan, Clyne, Cork, Rickie, Ramirez, Lallana, Cortese, Fat Frank in the ticket office, Ethel the tea lady, the Ted Bates statue MK 1, and the ghost of Bobby Stokes. I don't believe a word of it, but whatveer happens, and I'm not talking just the manager but all the players - let it be done as early as possible this summer please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Ah, another person leaving the club, along with Shaw, Morgan, Clyne, Cork, Rickie, Ramirez, Lallana, Cortese, Fat Frank in the ticket office, Ethel the tea lady, the Ted Bates statue MK 1, and the ghost of Bobby Stokes. I don't believe a word of it, but whatveer happens, and I'm not talking just the manager but all the players - let it be done as early as possible this summer please. Agree, but not Ethel. At all costs she must stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Probably wants something off Cortese and using the press and social media to strengthen his position. Good work MP. Perhaps we should all hint we are going to support Eastleigh next season. Might get a discount on the season ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Agree' date=' but not Ethel. At all costs she must stay.[/quote'] Ditto the Ted Bates statue MK 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Would you offer someone a job without interviewing them first? Either this is fabricated, or we've allowed him to speak with Benfica? I've been offered a couple of jobs without being interviewed, that's what happens when you have a good name, reputation and contacts and they want you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Perhaps we should all hint we are going to support Eastleigh next season. Might get a discount on the season ticket. I reckon if we put it on twitter and Facebook it'll be in the echo by next week and discounts will follow by mid June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 I've been offered a couple of jobs without being interviewed, that's what happens when you have a good name, reputation and contacts and they want you. Phones 4 U are notorious headhunters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 Phones 4 U are notorious headhunters. They even took the guy that get sacked on the apprentice last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 I reckon if we put it on twitter and Facebook it'll be in the echo by next week and discounts will follow by mid June. And free car parking at Eastleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 I've been offered a couple of jobs without being interviewed, that's what happens when you have a good name, reputation and contacts and they want you. Sometimes if people are cheap enough its worth the risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 They even took the guy that get sacked on the apprentice last night! His record for sales of bling phone covers still stands. Check the records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 30 May, 2013 Share Posted 30 May, 2013 So The Echo thinks there has been no approach for MP. If so, what's wrong with our manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 May, 2013 Share Posted 31 May, 2013 So The Echo thinks there has been no approach for MP. If so, what's wrong with our manager? nothing wrong with the manager but would you fancy asking Nicola if you could speak to Pochettino ? He'd probably just hang up or throw your fax into the bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 31 May, 2013 Share Posted 31 May, 2013 So The Echo thinks there has been no approach for MP. If so, what's wrong with our manager? My thoughts exactly, Prof. If Benfica dont want him he must be shlte, lets get rid asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 1 June, 2013 Share Posted 1 June, 2013 Benifica don't want him?! POCH OUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 1 June, 2013 Share Posted 1 June, 2013 Benefica do not chase unproven managers with 16% win ratios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 1 June, 2013 Share Posted 1 June, 2013 I hope not. If he went we might lose at least one of our best players to CL football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Benfica today gave a new contract to manager Jorge Jesus, to manage them through until the summer of 2015. Think we can put a definitive end to this rumour, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Benfica today gave a new contract to manager Jorge Jesus, to manage them through until the summer of 2015. Think we can put a definitive end to this rumour, for now. now what was I saying ? Anyway Poch probably gave them a call or dropped by to talk about Rodrigo (a Spanish 22 year old unless I am mistaken) and the Benfica chairman just used it as leverage to knock down Jorge's salary because they did the same thing with Laudrup who just happened to be at one of their games as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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