khaled_a_d
Senior Member
His doctor is in Barca. Guy has cardiac issues iirc.
He seem close to Bartou tbh, I won't take anything from the whole "he is in Barca"
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His doctor is in Barca. Guy has cardiac issues iirc.
He seem close to Bartou tbh, I won't take anything from the whole "he is in Barca"
Messi983
Senior Member
Yeah, not really sure this is the right job for him at the moment for that reason. But he obviously knows his health status much better than anyone of us.
I'm lukewarm on him but if he's a choosen one I'll give him a chance and wish him the best. He'll need all the luck in our current situation.
Koeman, very close
Barca and the Dutchman are finalizing the contract details for his signing
They want him to sign for 2 years, but the 2nd conditioned for the new board
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Don't expect anything at all from him. Keep it somewhat competitive in La Liga and don't lose by more than 3 goals in the CL and I will consider his tenure a success. He is going to be taking the job with the club in a very precarious position and everything set up for him to fail.
Big name from the past and I am certainly more confident in him than Setien. Let's see what he can do and give him a chance.
Sultan
Nosce te ipsum
My priorities at the moment are;
Does he love the club?
Does he understand the club?
Does he know about he mess we’re in?
Is he strong-willed to deal with it?
In a way it’s similar to when he took over his national team. The Dutch were in a similar situation as he one we’re in and I believe what made him successful in that job was he obviously cared about the team, knew exactly the situation it was in and wasn’t afraid to take on the challenge.
JohnN
Senior Member
I appreciate the last part most of all.
All the managers we approached in January, turned us down out of fear of failure and that shows 2 things:
1. Plain simple logic: as this team was dead and it was obvious there are deep political issues more than anything.
2. Gutlessness: Except Xavi who actually has a plan about coming back and a political agenda to go along with it, the others were just too scared to take over, which would mean they would succumb to the player's and boards wills, just like EV and Setien. The last one, took the job because it was a golden opportunity for him no matter what.
MTL_Barca
Well-known member
Well even if he is strong enough he's still stuck with the amigos. Coach alone can't break up the structure of the squad on it's own, way too many old/powerful players and not enough options.
No matter how big your balls are it's not gonna be pretty in the dressing room if you suddenly bench Suarez, Busi, Pique etc all at once but still keep them around. Especially if results are shaky what could very well happen if you play with a lot of youngsters.
Board HAS to support any change the coach does and get out some players.
No matter how big your balls are it's not gonna be pretty in the dressing room if you suddenly bench Suarez, Busi, Pique etc all at once but still keep them around. Especially if results are shaky what could very well happen if you play with a lot of youngsters.
Board HAS to support any change the coach does and get out some players.
JohnN
Senior Member
Results will probably be bad, but that should be expected after a total cleanup. Fans most of all should be ready for that.
I don't feel any of the seniors have any more power left to bitch and whine after that last performance.
MTL_Barca
Well-known member
Maybe not power but they won't shut up that's for sure
I just don't see the team forming new hierarchy with great chemistry as long as the old guys are around. Will take some time either way though, even if the board wanted to there is no way to just quickly offload Suarez and the boys. Also need some replacements as well. Next season won't be pretty, whoever takes that job won't have it easy that's for sure.
Sultan
Nosce te ipsum
While the challenge is indeed great, there are some things going in his favor. Everyone understands the situation we’re in and the challenges awaiting him. As long as he remains frank I believe the fans will definitely stay on his side and he actually has a better chance at dealing with the old guard. Main thing is he better not show any weakness or lack of spine.
His first speech to the players, board, fans should be about Saving this Club and that it’ll take a collective effort. The main challenge is about Bartomeu and as long as he remains I’m afraid there will be no collective effort.
His first speech to the players, board, fans should be about Saving this Club and that it’ll take a collective effort. The main challenge is about Bartomeu and as long as he remains I’m afraid there will be no collective effort.
JohnN
Senior Member
His first speech, provided he comes, should be:
"Good morning guys. This is the game plan: We have to average 110km per game as a team. Anyone who is not able to make a 2m pass, control easy balls, make runs or press will be considered a bench option. The average squad age for every game will be 26yo no matter what. Good talk. Lets do some sprints for a couple of hours.
"Good morning guys. This is the game plan: We have to average 110km per game as a team. Anyone who is not able to make a 2m pass, control easy balls, make runs or press will be considered a bench option. The average squad age for every game will be 26yo no matter what. Good talk. Lets do some sprints for a couple of hours.
It would suck if we'd take him from the NT only to sack him a year later.
He needs mandate if he's to become successful. The cleaning out of the seniors should be done ASAP but with a long term project in mind.
The issue I have is him sitting down with current board and laying out a plan, only for someone else to come in, be it coach or board and further delay the new project.
He needs mandate if he's to become successful. The cleaning out of the seniors should be done ASAP but with a long term project in mind.
The issue I have is him sitting down with current board and laying out a plan, only for someone else to come in, be it coach or board and further delay the new project.
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