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Wouldn't this be by far the best option though? If he stays and the season goes wrong again, Ratcliffe can sack him with zero pressure and money compensation. If he turns it around and we go better than expected, he can offer him a new contract and put this freak season behind us. Poch and Tuchel are not going anywhere in the mean time. They aren't exactly the highest prizes and few clubs are looking for managers currently. They'll still be available in DecemberHe is going into the final year of his contract and if he is to stay on the back of so much speculation, without a new contract, it would just seem the board are looking for an opportunity to sack him in the next 12 months.
On that note, why the hell would we be going for a manager who just had a WORSE season than ETH and hasn't won shit throughout his career? This is just mind-boggingly stupid. Might as well just get Ole back.
Would you want Poch?You mean a manager who's team eventually finished above ours after being 14th for the first half of the season and who outscored us by 20 goals and 30xG?
You mean a manager who's team eventually finished above ours after being 14th for the first half of the season and who outscored us by 20 goals and 30xG?
Because I'm a virgin in my 30's and I never leave my bed, I was thinking about this situation last night before I slept
If INEOS have decided to keep him, even if they only decided after a week of deliberation and talking to other managers, would it be a good idea if they made Ten Hag reveal it himself? Maybe just by speaking to some random Dutch reporter. He could play it off like he knew since after the cup final that he was staying but didn't say anything yet because he was enjoying his holiday and didn't see the need to talk about it. INEOS could then just stay quiet and let it be, giving the impression there was never any serious issue
“In 2010, Frank de Boer was appointed manager of Ajax and led the club to its first league title in seven years, and record 30th title overall, in the 2010–11 season. This was followed by back-to-back wins in 2011–12 and 2012–13 to match his three consecutive titles as a player in the 1990s. In 2013–14, Ajax was again Eredivisie champions, winning four consecutive league titles for the first time in club history.[23] After finishing as runner-up to PSV in both 2014–15 and 2015–16, de Boer resigned as Ajax head coach in May 2016.”
Just to add context as like people mentioned before ETH was appointed, it’s not much different to what De Boer achieved and he lasted 4weeks probably less at Inter Milan because they couldn’t believe how poor he was. We should all be aware what happened at Crystal Palace too.
This was always ETH potential red flag and he hasn’t really done things from a coaching perspective to suggest much different. Literally EVERY ajax fan would tell you this ' it’s not much different to what De Boer achieved ' statement is laughable..
Appreciate the insight, shame people won’t listen if it doesn’t suit!Dude, reading some Wikipedia page doesnt tell you the whole story about Frank de Boer vs Ten Hag..
Its a HUGE difference.. If you ask 10 Ajax fans how they rate Frank de Boer 7 or 8 would tell you he was horrible for Ajax and a lot of fans lost their love for the club during that time because of the style of play and how he set us up.. There are literally books written about this and the revival of Ajax being Ajax under Ten Hag (and Peter Bosz shortly before that)..
Peter Bosz and Erik Ten Hag every year at Ajax exceeded Frank de Boer's amount of maximum amount of points by a large margin. The style of play Ten Hag implemented and got results with is far far far from comparable with Frank de Boer.
Besides that.. Looking at what Ten Hag did in Europe (also bar the 18/19 semi final CL campaign) it far above par what Ajax did the past 20 years and far above what Frank de Boer did with Ajax..
Because I'm a virgin in my 30's and I never leave my bed, I was thinking about this situation last night before I slept
If INEOS have decided to keep him, even if they only decided after a week of deliberation and talking to other managers, would it be a good idea if they made Ten Hag reveal it himself? Maybe just by speaking to some random Dutch reporter. He could play it off like he knew since after the cup final that he was staying but didn't say anything yet because he was enjoying his holiday and didn't see the need to talk about it. INEOS could then just stay quiet and let it be, giving the impression there was never any serious issue
PSG should be winning that league every single year. He also bottled that league to Lille. Look where Ajax was after ETH left.He's won a bigger league title than Ten Hag.... tier 2 vs tier 3
Perhaps that is why the club is quiet at the moment?We need to do that or else he will walk.
PSG should be winning that league every single year. He also bottled that league to Lille. Look where Ajax was after ETH left.
He also played some of the best football in Europe whilst there. Not sure if their current manager continued that.That doesn't paint Ten Hag in the positive picture you think it does. Besides go look at the leagues top 10 most expensive signings and they're nearly all under Ten Hag. So he spent a lot and it crumbled when he left....great!
Agree but I think the way it was worded at the time made it possible to backtrack. As they said it'll be a general review of the season and future planning, including Ten Hag's position. So they could make out like the Ten Hag part was a small, standard thing they'll do every close season anyway, even if we win the treble. And could say that it didn't take long to decide his future and 99% of the discussion was regarding other matters.It could work, but they've also quite clearly briefed the entire media that they were starting some Apprentice-style deliberation process immediately after the FA Cup.
Which the more I think about it the more fecking pathetic and small time it seems. Whether you back or sack Ten Hag that decision should have been made long before the FA Cup.
Announcing to the entire media you're going to review his performance is so demeaning. I'd tell them to feck off if I was him.
Why the feck are we talking about Southgate? It won't be Southgate so stop fear mongering.
My theory is they want him to resign. That way the fanbase is not turned against INEOS. No mention of him by Rat on Cliff, during his remarks. After winning FA Cup? After beating — comprehensively — our biggest rivals, making them wear silver medals with red ribbons? After getting Europe, and displacing Chelsea and Newcastle Saudi barcodes?It could work, but they've also quite clearly briefed the entire media that they were starting some Apprentice-style deliberation process immediately after the FA Cup.
Which the more I think about it the more fecking pathetic and small time it seems. Whether you back or sack Ten Hag that decision should have been made long before the FA Cup.
Announcing to the entire media you're going to review his performance is so demeaning. I'd tell them to feck off if I was him.
If they are even somewhat competent they shouldn't care about any of that.My theory is they want him to resign. That way the fanbase is not turned against INEOS. No mention of him by Rat on Cliff, during his remarks. After winning FA Cup? After beating — comprehensively — our biggest rivals, making them wear silver medals with red ribbons? After getting Europe add displacing Chelsea and Newcastle Saudi barcodes?
Such a failure of class.
Would you want Poch?
Dude, reading some Wikipedia page doesnt tell you the whole story about Frank de Boer vs Ten Hag..
Its a HUGE difference.. If you ask 10 Ajax fans how they rate Frank de Boer 7 or 8 would tell you he was horrible for Ajax and a lot of fans lost their love for the club during that time because of the style of play and how he set us up.. There are literally books written about this and the revival of Ajax being Ajax under Ten Hag (and Peter Bosz shortly before that)..
Peter Bosz and Erik Ten Hag every year at Ajax exceeded Frank de Boer's amount of maximum amount of points by a large margin. The style of play Ten Hag implemented and got results with is far far far from comparable with Frank de Boer.
Besides that.. Looking at what Ten Hag did in Europe (also bar the 18/19 semi final CL campaign) it far above par what Ajax did the past 20 years and far above what Frank de Boer did with Ajax..
I've been patient about this but it's dragging out a bit now. Clubs don't have to announce they are keeping a manager, but after last season and the strong rumours, it's something they have to do. Doesn't it also make it harder to negotiate with players, both incoming and present, when they don't know who will be manager?
Either back him or sack him but don't have this become a shambles. Although if the plan is to wait for Southgate, it doesn't really matter in the end anyway.
Dude, reading some Wikipedia page doesnt tell you the whole story about Frank de Boer vs Ten Hag..
Its a HUGE difference.. If you ask 10 Ajax fans how they rate Frank de Boer 7 or 8 would tell you he was horrible for Ajax and a lot of fans lost their love for the club during that time because of the style of play and how he set us up.. There are literally books written about this and the revival of Ajax being Ajax under Ten Hag (and Peter Bosz shortly before that)..
Peter Bosz and Erik Ten Hag every year at Ajax exceeded Frank de Boer's amount of maximum amount of points by a large margin. The style of play Ten Hag implemented and got results with is far far far from comparable with Frank de Boer.
Besides that.. Looking at what Ten Hag did in Europe (also bar the 18/19 semi final CL campaign) it far above par what Ajax did the past 20 years and far above what Frank de Boer did with Ajax..
He also played some of the best football in Europe whilst there. Not sure if their current manager continued that.
That run consisting of 2 draws against Bayern, the 4-1 against Real and 2-1 against Juve.
Other than that they did nothing of note in European competition in any other season
He also won the league 4 times in a row. Before that they came 2nd 4 times in a row and after ETH they came 3rd and 5th.That run consisting of 2 draws against Bayern, the 4-1 against Real and 2-1 against Juve.
Other than that they did nothing of note in European competition in any other season
well this is getting a bit weird now isn't it?
Pochettino won a league title, a ‘Coupe de France’ and a ‘Trophée des Champions’ (i think it’s a French community shield but not certain). He absolutely has a definable style of play, he’s been in England long enough for you to know that by now?But you think Poch is better who has done worse... He had a PSG team and couldn't win a league there, no trophies in England, No style of play.
He also won the league 4 times in a row. Before that they came 2nd 4 times in a row and after ETH they came 3rd and 5th.
Love your sarcasmThat's mostly because they lost their star player - Antony & not because of ETH.
Are INEOS just planning on making no announcement, and we just continue with this guy now as if nothing has happened? This is turning into an absolute farce if a situation.
He also won the league 4 times in a row. Before that they came 2nd 4 times in a row and after ETH they came 3rd and 5th.
But you think Poch is better who has done worse... He had a PSG team and couldn't win a league there, no trophies in England, No style of play.
Because I'm a virgin in my 30's and I never leave my bed, I was thinking about this situation last night before I slept
If INEOS have decided to keep him, even if they only decided after a week of deliberation and talking to other managers, would it be a good idea if they made Ten Hag reveal it himself? Maybe just by speaking to some random Dutch reporter. He could play it off like he knew since after the cup final that he was staying but didn't say anything yet because he was enjoying his holiday and didn't see the need to talk about it. INEOS could then just stay quiet and let it be, giving the impression there was never any serious issue
But you think Poch is better who has done worse... He had a PSG team and couldn't win a league there, no trophies in England, No style of play.
If they're actively looking for a replacement then the decision is already made, and presumably they're just waiting for Ten Hag to return so they can let him know face to face, rather than through a text, or twitter
It will be Tuchel, I bet.
I am so unexcited by Tuchel, but angered by even the thought of Poch.
It's Southgate, lads.
My guess is that he is going to stay.
If he wasn't he would of been already sacked.
Fairly confident that it won’t be Southgate just from a purely logistical point of view.
There's zero chance if Ten Hag is sacked now, it'll be Southgate, that's just common sense. If he stays and is sacked in a few months time? Then, it's obviously a possibility.
I have a strange feeling that if they do sack ETH, they will get Poch in.
All in the last 2-3 pages. This thread in a nutshell.This is beyond ridiculous. Wtf is INEOS doing?
That doesn't paint Ten Hag in the positive picture you think it does. Besides go look at the leagues top 10 most expensive signings and they're nearly all under Ten Hag. So he spent a lot and it crumbled when he left....great!