Shrewsbury potting Cotterill is an odd one, 

Spurs possibly seeking a new manager around Christmas, not sure how he will do. 

Gerrard to Leeds is rumoured. 

Uri Geller to Wigan? 

 

 

 

 

4 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Are we counting the Community Shield and Club World Cup that nobody else was invited to?

Fck knows. Just sent by a Chelsea fan. So probably. Just thought it made interesting reading.

21 hours ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

I thought you would want your mate Sir Gareth the virtue signaller in 😃

I think Wilf might do a better job of it.

The scum had a former manager called Wilf McGuinness who was a roaring success. It's an omen.

8 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Chelsea & their managers.

Only 5 managers in English League history have won 2 major trophies in one season only to be sacked within 12 months. 

The managers were ... Mourinho, Ancelotti, di Matteo, Mourinho and Maresca.

The clubs were all Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea and Chelsea.

Though, to nit-pick, that's only 4 different managers.

... & correct, there's no way Leroy is going to make it. The most important thing in his contract will be its termination clause.

You seem to be missing the key point though. The colour of his skin.

BBC Sport seem to think this matters so big points for Chelsea in the virtue signalling stakes (apparently) for appointing a 'black, English' manager.

Of course the vast majority of us don't give a flying fuck what colour he is. Can he manage a club like that successfully (can anybody?)? That's what he'll be judged on, not services to diversity and inclusion. By sane folk anyway.

Don't think it will be too long before Cesc Fabregas ends up with a PL gig.

Has his minnows punching way above their weight.

On 05/01/2026 at 23:07, wiggy said:

I’d totally forgotten that Jim Ratcliffe spent millions getting Dan Ashworth to United from Newcastle to oversee football decisions but sacked him almost immediately when he said that bringing in Amorim would be a bad idea.

I think Ashworth walked out when he realised that Ratcliffe was going to take the advice of the business man in the room and not the football man

he wanted to bring in someone who knew England like Southgate or Tuchel but the other guy wanted Amorim

still

it cost them about 4-5m to get him and get rid, about 10 to get rid of ten haag, and 30 to bring in then sack amorim 

fucking shambles

love it

17 minutes ago, Zico said:

I think Ashworth walked out when he realised that Ratcliffe was going to take the advice of the business man in the room and not the football man

he wanted to bring in someone who knew England like Southgate or Tuchel but the other guy wanted Amorim

still

it cost them about 4-5m to get him and get rid, about 10 to get rid of ten haag, and 30 to bring in then sack amorim 

fucking shambles

love it

Well at least they were able to partially offset the 45mil costs by laying off some admin staff and cleaners, and cutting back on complimentary match tickets etc for staff, so overall showing decent business acumen.

7 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Well at least they were able to partially offset the 45mil costs by laying off some admin staff and cleaners, and cutting back on complimentary match tickets etc for staff, so overall showing decent business acumen.

don't forget taking STs off fans who miss games and then selling them on again

1 hour ago, Zico said:

I think Ashworth walked out when he realised that Ratcliffe was going to take the advice of the business man in the room and not someone called Ashworth

JIm's got a point 😉 

1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Well at least they were able to partially offset the 45mil costs by laying off some admin staff and cleaners, and cutting back on complimentary match tickets etc for staff, so overall showing decent business acumen.

... & stopped free tea & coffee at the training ground.

Yet had a bench a few weeks ago earning c.£2m in that week.

Xabi Alonson gone at Real Madrid.

On his way to Bolton?

Edited January 12Jan 12 by freds dad

That Glasner at Palace is leaving at end of the season

4 hours ago, Zico said:

That Glasner at Palace is leaving at end of the season

Listening to an interview with Neil Warnock earlier- he reckons Parish will get rid sooner now. 

Thomas Franks, Spurs, must be very close to the chop. It'll be a real shame after the great work he did at Brentford.

Sometimes the grass turns out not to be greener. 

42 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Thomas Franks, Spurs, must be very close to the chop. It'll be a real shame after the great work he did at Brentford.

Sometimes the grass turns out not to be greener. 

I feel very strongly that any player or manager going there is on a hiding to nothing

Was looking at Spurs lineup earlier no idea who thier front three are. The rest doesn't look the strongest.

5 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Listening to an interview with Neil Warnock earlier- he reckons Parish will get rid sooner now. 

After Glasner's post match just now he'll be gone this week 

1 hour ago, deeane Koontz said:

Was looking at Spurs lineup earlier no idea who thier front three are. The rest doesn't look the strongest.

Didn't realise Conor Gallagher had gone there

Lee Grant gone

9 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

Lee Grant gone

Feels like they’ve been in constant crisis all season, but they’re only 3 points behind us 

58 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

Lee Grant gone

Right after they spent a million on a player. Who on earth would do that?

Edited January 17Jan 17 by jmjhb

46 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

Feels like they’ve been in constant crisis all season, but they’re only 3 points behind us 

I find them ridiculous 

47 minutes ago, jmjhb said:

Right after they spent a million on a player. Who on earth would do that?

They must have someone lined up

3 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I feel very strongly that any player or manager going there is on a hiding to nothing

One of those where with someone of Frank’s calibre and proven ability in the Prem you just know that if he were to still be there in 3 years time they’d be in a far stronger position, but trying to get irrational fans to see that is very hard.

If he can’t make it work then I’ve no idea who would and I hope they fail with whoever comes in next.

21 minutes ago, Eddie said:

One of those where with someone of Frank’s calibre and proven ability in the Prem you just know that if he were to still be there in 3 years time they’d be in a far stronger position, but trying to get irrational fans to see that is very hard.

If he can’t make it work then I’ve no idea who would and I hope they fail with whoever comes in next.

I don't think they'll ever be anything other than what they currently are

The best of the also rans

7 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

I don't think they'll ever be anything other than what they currently are

The best of the also rans

Looking across at their local rivals must crucify them.