Coppello Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 There are rumours building from various sources that the Spain manager has been sacked the day before the World Cup. Apparently the Spanish FA are not happy with him agreeing a deal with Real Madrid in advance and the lack of transparency on his part. Can't be too good for their preparations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Real Madrid as ever, couldn't care less about the impact of the national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Royal Madrid do what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Job for Cotts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 If true, Newcastle fans must be a tad worried right now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Gone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Confirmed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undy English Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Selfish and bad timing for an announcement, but sacking him would be the worst possible thing the Spanish FA could do at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 selfish from the manager but that will throw the team into disarray not ideal for a world cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 An exceptional demonstration of egos, emotions and impulsions exploding into a very public display of lunacy. What a magnificent start to this World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 On the Guardian site they keep referring to the head of the Spanish FA as 'the former Hamilton Academicals defender Luis Rubiales"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Spain had to sack him really, god knows why he didn’t tell the Spanish FA as soon as he knew there was interest, that he would take it and leave after the World Cup. oh well,more Spaniards will despise Real Madrid now, not that it will affect the team too much, they will still reach the semis, minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Spain sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui after he was named the new Real Madrid boss - two days before their opening World Cup match against Portugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Del Bosque back out of retirement for one last tournament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gazred said: Del Bosque back out of retirement for one last tournament? He's probably playing bowls or golf or something. Hardly ready to manage a side in 2 days time. It will be the coaches who run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 "Resign? You can't resign because you're fired!" Obviously they feel he didn't go the right way about setting up his job at Real, but seems very odd to sack him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 31 minutes ago, The Bard said: He's probably playing bowls or golf or something. Hardly ready to manage a side in 2 days time. It will be the coaches who run it. Yeh was tongue in cheek really. Great news for everyone else at the finals though eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Super said: Job for Cotts? Or maybe LJ will be waiting by his phone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 There is more to this than meets the eye. Presumably, based on what I have read so far, the SFF sacked him for talking to Real Madrid behind their backs without their consent and accepting their job offer. Tricky one to play for the SFF but I imagine there is something else to this story too. More will come out over the next few weeks. 20 games, 14 wins and 6 draws though in his regime with the national side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hierro in charge for WC. What a player he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, Super said: Hierro in charge for WC. What a player he was. Sounds like he’s got a job as a lavatory attendant. I know Sky and others like it, but can’t we come up with other shorthand than WC for the World Cup. Obviously set up for headlines like ‘flushed with success’, ‘flushed away’ or ‘down the pan’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, Super said: Hierro in charge for WC. What a player he was. He was sensational. Not got much of a track record as a manager though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Was about to the bookies to have a bet on Spain. Not sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 25 minutes ago, Super said: Hierro in charge for WC. What a player he was. Indeed. Quite how he ended up at Bolton i'll never know. He's an absolute legend for Real and Spain. Allardyce had an amazing list of contacts in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 There in a whole paella trouble now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Super said: Job for Cotts? 3 hours ago, Offside said: Or maybe LJ will be waiting by his phone... Is LJ moonlighting as Cotts secretary then? He should be on his own phone setting up replacements for those who are gonna be shipped out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Gazred said: Indeed. Quite how he ended up at Bolton i'll never know. He's an absolute legend for Real and Spain. Allardyce had an amazing list of contacts in those days. To think the likes of Jay-Jay Okocha, Fernando Hierro, Mario Jardel and Ivan Campo played along side... Nicky Hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, Coxy27 said: To think the likes of Jay-Jay Okocha, Fernando Hierro, Mario Jardel and Ivan Campo played along side... Nicky Hunt. Djorkaeff too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Two days before world cup, risky, wonder if it will affect their chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Super said: Hierro in charge for WC. What a player he was. And he's only learned from the best in coaching - the only man to manage England and maintain a 100% winning record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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