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Post by funkymonk on Jun 21, 2024 12:02:34 GMT
Bellamy sacking off his first managerial gig at this point seems unlikely.
Does Catherine Zeta-Jones really know how to get it launched to Kieffer Moore? Her previous body of work suggests otherwise.
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 21, 2024 12:07:48 GMT
He's only the interim isn't he? I thought they were looking elsewhere.
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Post by Bendigeidfran on Jun 21, 2024 12:17:48 GMT
Always seemed like a genuinely tidy guy, and coming from the next valley from me has always made it feel a bit more special that a local guy has got to the top, but he just hadn't adapted well to the post-Bale era. I feel sad for him but his time was up. Looking forward to seeing what cheap option we bring in next. Time for Giggsy to return? No thanks. He actually did OK with us, but can't overlook the fact he's an absolute scumbag of a bloke. Osian Roberts is the option most want, including me. Just got Como promoted to Serie A for the first time in forever, was a big cog in getting Morocco to their best ever World Cup performance, and was instrumental in our upturn in fortunes before that. He missed out on the job when Coleman left because the FAW wanted a "name" so went with Giggs. The guy lives and breathes football though and would be perfect for us.
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Post by imp566 on Jun 21, 2024 12:30:42 GMT
Time for Giggsy to return? No thanks. He actually did OK with us, but can't overlook the fact he's an absolute scumbag of a bloke. Osian Roberts is the option most want, including me. Just got Como promoted to Serie A for the first time in forever, was a big cog in getting Morocco to their best ever World Cup performance, and was instrumental in our upturn in fortunes before that. He missed out on the job when Coleman left because the FAW wanted a "name" so went with Giggs. The guy lives and breathes football though and would be perfect for us. Don't worry, my tongue was firmly in my cheek, Giggs is damaged goods.
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Post by Bendigeidfran on Jun 23, 2024 22:28:39 GMT
Garry Monk currently 33/1 for the Wales job. Imagine 😂
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Post by imp566 on Jun 24, 2024 7:10:11 GMT
Garry Monk currently 33/1 for the Wales job. Imagine 😂 "The only job I would leave Cambridge for..."!
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 24, 2024 8:05:56 GMT
"I made a promise to Catherine Zeta-Jones"
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Post by flouncingarburyboy on Jun 25, 2024 17:55:56 GMT
Apparently Thierry Henry in the running to succeed Rob Page: www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cl44y5ld6myoNot sure if it's a real runner, an outside possibility or plucked out of the ether because he studied for his coaching badges with FAW. I'm going to wait for Bendigeidfran's reaction.
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Post by Bendigeidfran on Jun 26, 2024 7:12:50 GMT
I'm not sure where the Henry thing has come from, other than a picture going around of him with Osian Roberts when he was doing his badges with him. It's something I can see the FAW doing because they love going for a "name", but I don't think he'd be a good fit. Maybe as coaching staff, but not as manager.
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Post by Andrewlang on Jul 5, 2024 22:07:41 GMT
Scott Parker in at Burnley.
Always struck me as a bit of fraud unless he's got an unlimited cheque book. I'd guess Burnley will blow their parachute payments on a quick return 🤷🏻♂️.
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Post by squibbon on Jul 5, 2024 23:54:52 GMT
I'm not sure where the Henry thing has come from, other than a picture going around of him with Osian Roberts when he was doing his badges with him. It's something I can see the FAW doing because they love going for a "name", but I don't think he'd be a good fit. Maybe as coaching staff, but not as manager. Saw Manic Street Preachers tonight and they said Nicky Wire has applied. Would probably mean playing in skinny jeans and a pink feathery boa. You heard it here first.
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Post by artvandelay on Jul 6, 2024 8:49:43 GMT
I'm not sure where the Henry thing has come from, other than a picture going around of him with Osian Roberts when he was doing his badges with him. It's something I can see the FAW doing because they love going for a "name", but I don't think he'd be a good fit. Maybe as coaching staff, but not as manager. Saw Manic Street Preachers tonight and they said Nicky Wire has applied. Would probably mean playing in skinny jeans and a pink feathery boa. You heard it here first. I was also there, funnily enough.
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Post by squibbon on Jul 6, 2024 9:13:49 GMT
Saw Manic Street Preachers tonight and they said Nicky Wire has applied. Would probably mean playing in skinny jeans and a pink feathery boa. You heard it here first. I was also there, funnily enough. Them and Suede were both brilliant. But i was soaked!
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Post by artvandelay on Jul 6, 2024 11:06:18 GMT
I was also there, funnily enough. Them and Suede were both brilliant. But i was soaked! Yeah, really enjoyed it but getting in and out was pretty badly organised. I'm going again tonight so I hope the rain holds off!
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Post by Bendigeidfran on Jul 9, 2024 10:22:57 GMT
Bellamy it is then. No doubting his passion for his country, and he's been making progress coaching wise. It's a big gig for his first proper managerial role, but I think/hope he'll get off to a decent start. He's spoken in the past about having unity across all age groups into the senior quad, to create an identity. We were heading that way under Speed, followed by Coleman, but have lost our way in recent years. You couldn't really tell what we were trying to do. Hopefully he'll have the time and support to get us playing in a defined, collective style.
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