Well of course the gaffers at all the upcoming clubs will be amongst the favourites to get the boot first but I think there might be a couple of big surprises early on.
If Liverpool can’t get of to a good start, Benitez may well find it tough especially if Peter Crouch can be a hit at Portsmouth. I know people might thinking Im having a go because I’m an Everton supporter, but I truly believe Rafa has played all his trump cards and is out of ideas.
The favourite for me though has to be Southgate. I really can’t see Middlesborough doing anything, they where awful to watch last season and I can’t believe Gareth can do much to turn that around.
Who do you think will go first? comment below
I’m a massive fan of Harry Redknapp. I don’t really care about any gossip that follows him regarding deals etc.
I like him as a person, he always seems to give an honest and straight answer when talking about his football, whether it be his teams he is talking about or others. More importantly though I like him as a football manager and for me that is what he is, a manager not just a coach.
There’s two types of gaffer. There’s the all round manager such as Redknapp, Fergie, Wenger and the newer bread such as Mark Hughes and David Moyes. Then there is the more modern coach, who knows all the the drills for the training pitch, is tactically very aware of what goes on but perhaps can’t hold or comand the full respect of their players. Into this category I’d probably put the likes of Scholari, Paul Ince, Steve Copell and Steve McClaren.
I have to admit I prefer the Manager approach. I think the old fashioned “boss” approach has better results and always will in the Premier League.
Harry has continued to make progress as Portsmouth boss and in the signing of Peter Crouch I think he will take Portsmouth up another position or two. I would love to see Crouchys goals take Portsmouth above Liverpool in the coming season. For this could really come back to haunt Benitez.
I just wish Everton had made an offer but I have said that year in year out about Moyes and Everton, and Moyes always pleasantly surprises me just as I am getting frustrated.
Who’s to be a toffee? Crouchy for Everton
June 26, 2008
As an Everton supporter I was thrilled to hear we where tracking the talented Arshavin, the Russian player catching so many people’s eye at Euro 2008.
I wish though he had not returned from his ban! Since his return he’s orchestrated much of the Russian game and caught the eye of all the big clubs out there, which unfortunately, I think, has put him out of our reach. Especially as he openly admitted on TV last night that his dream was to play for Barcelona.
Funny enough Barcelona today launched a bid for him.
So who will we turn to now?
Well personally I would love us to launch a cheeky bid for Peter Crouch. With a couple of teams looking at making bids for Andy Johnson I reckon we could throw a £10million bid on the table and bring him across the park.
Crouchy is a huge talent, no pun intended, and it’s a shame to see him wasted on the bench at liverpool. If only he was Spanish he would be starting every game!
I think his goals together with Yakubu would be enough to take us one place higher next season and that would see him pay for himself in one season!
Who’s to be a toffee? Crouchy for Everton
June 26, 2008
As an Everton supporter I was thrilled to hear we where tracking the talented Arshavin, the Russian player catching so many people’s eye at Euro 2008.
I wish though he had not returned from his ban! Since his return he’s orchestrated much of the Russian game and caught the eye of all the big clubs out there, which unfortunately, I think, has put him out of our reach. Especially as he openly admitted on TV last night that his dream was to play for Barcelona.
Funny enough Barcelona today launched a bid for him.
So who will we turn to now?
Well personally I would love us to launch a cheeky bid for Peter Crouch. With a couple of teams looking at making bids for Andy Johnson I reckon we could throw a £10million bid on the table and bring him across the park.
Crouchy is a huge talent, no pun intended, and it’s a shame to see him wasted on the bench at liverpool. If only he was Spanish he would be starting every game!
I think his goals together with Yakubu would be enough to take us one place higher next season and that would see him pay for himself in one season!
Ronaldo – Manchester united say he’s staying put.
June 20, 2008
It an admirable statement from Manchester United, saying tonight that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale at any price.
I think Cristiano himself has acted disgracefully. If he intended on staying at United, it would be easy he just calls a press conference and says “I’m staying!”
The very fact that he has not and will not do that must speak volumes to Manchester united fans.
For me he has, as much as I hate to admit it, been the best player in the world in the past year.
Rumours of a £70 million bid from Real Madrid would I am sure make any club agree to sell, but Unitedare not daft.
They know that , in the scheme of things, where having a 40 plus goals a season player in your team almost guarantees you £50 mllion or so from the champions league, £35 million a year for being Premier League champions, and £xx amount of millions from shirt sales and merchandise (even when a player owns his own image rights!), that £70 million bis quickly fades into insignificance.
There are probably only 4 or so teams in the world that could afford to say no, Man Utd being the main one but Real Madrid, Chelsea and Maybe Inter or AC Milan could hold out. Manchester United though I think are the only one that will actually do it.
If he stays though the next argument will come.
Is it worth keeping a player who’s heart lies elsewhere?
Well unfortunately when that player is Cristiano Ronaldo I think the answer is yes.
The fans will understandably be frustrated with him and upset that he seems to do something in every big tournament that makes him more hated but I am sure of one thing.
Any man utd boo boys that shout abuse at him for his behaviour will quickly fade away when the goals start coming again and his next flick and step over puts a flailing defender on his behind.
I never thought I’d praise the Glazers, but well done for supporting your manager and your club. Owners from the likes of Liverpool could learn a lot from them.
But I really really would like to be in the room when Sir Alex gets Mr ronaldo alone for 5 mins!!
Ronaldo – Manchester united say he’s staying put.
June 20, 2008
It an admirable statement from Manchester United, saying tonight that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale at any price.
I think Cristiano himself has acted disgracefully. If he intended on staying at United, it would be easy he just calls a press conference and says “I’m staying!”
The very fact that he has not and will not do that must speak volumes to Manchester united fans.
For me he has, as much as I hate to admit it, been the best player in the world in the past year.
Rumours of a £70 million bid from Real Madrid would I am sure make any club agree to sell, but Unitedare not daft.
They know that , in the scheme of things, where having a 40 plus goals a season player in your team almost guarantees you £50 mllion or so from the champions league, £35 million a year for being Premier League champions, and £xx amount of millions from shirt sales and merchandise (even when a player owns his own image rights!), that £70 million bis quickly fades into insignificance.
There are probably only 4 or so teams in the world that could afford to say no, Man Utd being the main one but Real Madrid, Chelsea and Maybe Inter or AC Milan could hold out. Manchester United though I think are the only one that will actually do it.
If he stays though the next argument will come.
Is it worth keeping a player who’s heart lies elsewhere?
Well unfortunately when that player is Cristiano Ronaldo I think the answer is yes.
The fans will understandably be frustrated with him and upset that he seems to do something in every big tournament that makes him more hated but I am sure of one thing.
Any man utd boo boys that shout abuse at him for his behaviour will quickly fade away when the goals start coming again and his next flick and step over puts a flailing defender on his behind.
I never thought I’d praise the Glazers, but well done for supporting your manager and your club. Owners from the likes of Liverpool could learn a lot from them.
But I really really would like to be in the room when Sir Alex gets Mr ronaldo alone for 5 mins!!
