Why are Turkish teams so shite? They invest decently to beat AZ and Rangers
Europa League 24/25
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss three 1-1 draws.
The first got us knocked out of the FA Cup, the next puts us in a good position in our Round of 16 Europa League game, and the latest was an actual decent performance against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
All hopes for the season now rest on the Europa League - does Amorim have the squad to win it?
I kept telling people how shite he was and slow. But that fecking clip of him chasing down Mbappe was apparently proof he's quick. Even though if you watch the full highlights, Mbappe burns him constantly in the game
Spurs lost and it seems AZ dominated them. Only 1-0 so you'd still back Spurs to turn it around next week, with few players possibly coming back? Think Solanke, van de Ven and Romero all could be ready to start that one.
Brobbey!
What an equaliser for Frankfurt at Ajax.
Deflected shot.
Hard not to be insanely impressed by Bodø/Glimt
Just saw shot from goodness knows where fly into the net. Didn't notice the deflection. Not taking enough notice as gone off football completely at the moment.
I swear every Glimt-player would walk into our first XI. 2nd goal sublime.
Jose reminds me of Mike Tyson towards the end of his boxing career. Big name that has loads of journalists that follow him everywhere but lacks the fear factor and punch he once had.Jose’s Fenerbahce losing 3-1 at home to Rangers managed by Barry the Crab
Nah they wouldn't because they aren't better player - they are just a lot better coached
I doubt more than 2-3 players would make it TBH, but they do have an absolutely fantastic coach.
I seem to recall Knudsen being laughed at as a plastic-pitch coach in dutch media when he was on the shortlist of Ajax summer of 23 or whenever it was.
Sure, they do play on an artificial pitch and probably have some home advantage because of that, but that is hardly the main explanation behind Glimt's results.
I needed the replay as well because I was cursing too much at first.
Athletic Club leading Roma 1-0. Inaki Williams.
Bodø Glimt to win the Europa 
Roma/Athletic Club now level 1-1.
Shame the Bodo manager seems to not want to leave. He'd be an outside shout for me as someone I'd like to see manage us.
My tip to win this competition. Final at home for them also.
I fancy Lyon to win it.
That would be a high risk signing for sure. But starting to become somewhat strange that a well run and stable biggish club hasn't managed to convince him yet.
By Norwegian standards his salary is very high with bonuses and all, so he can afford to be picky as his salary is probably mid-size top 5 league coach already.
Roma win with the last kick of the game.
Nazio also win it with the last kick of the game, and while down to 9 men too
Olympiacos hadn't lost a game since October, until they faced a Glimt team thats still 3 weeks to go until the season starts and they were absolutely crushed.
Yep 26 games unbeaten until they met Bodo Glimt . I'm so proud of my Norwegian club.Olympiacos hadn't lost a game since October, until they faced a Glimt team thats still 3 weeks to go until the season starts and they were absolutely crushed.
Yes Knutsen is an absolute topcoach. On par With Arne Slot from Liverpool, probably even better.
So glad he is still at Glimt and hopefully next season with Glimt in the Championsleague.
I do think it's obvious that he has Bodø/Glimt outperforming their talent level, but who knows how he'd cope for a biggish side in a big league?
He could be a transformative coach for a biggish struggling side like Everton, or, it might not work.
I've got no idea.
I see similarities with Postecoglou at Spurs in many ways, but I feel Knutsen is slightly more pragmatic which is probably a good thing.
(And Glimt did beat Celtic 5-1 on aggregate while Ange was there if I remember correctly).
I'd consider him a higher risk appointment than Postecoglou though, as Knutsen was almost 50 before he did anything of significance and he hasn't really
got any professional managing experience except this longish stint at Bodø/Glimt.
I think he is too good for a club like AZ though, he should rather go to the team he really should be coaching --> SK Brann!
I do think it's obvious that he has Bodø/Glimt outperforming their talent level, but who knows how he'd cope for a biggish side in a big league?
He could be a transformative coach for a biggish struggling side like Everton, or, it might not work.
I've got no idea.
I see similarities with Postecoglou at Spurs in many ways, but I feel Knutsen is slightly more pragmatic which is probably a good thing.
(And Glimt did beat Celtic 5-1 on aggregate while Ange was there if I remember correctly).
I'd consider him a higher risk appointment than Postecoglou though, as Knutsen was almost 50 before he did anything of significance and he hasn't really
got any professional managing experience except this longish stint at Bodø/Glimt.
I think he is too good for a club like AZ though, he should rather go to the team he really should be coaching --> SK Brann!
Hahaha funny guy. AZ's level is far above Brann
I agree with you that Knutsen is not the best coach for every club. But that is the problem of those clubs. Give Knutsen the right tools and he gets the job done. For Bodo Glimt he is the perfect coach and I sure hope he sticks around for a long time to come
But best of luck with Brann it is a good club in a great city. I have been to Bergen 3 or 4 times and I loved it. I sure hope to go back someday.