The on topic thread 3.0

[Bradesmaen]

Lee Collins: Yeovil Town captain dies aged 32

Lee Collins, defender and captain of National League club Yeovil Town, dies at the age of 32.

www.bbc.com

Jaysus

 

[chef]

Frank did alright playing the Chelsea academy players last season, maybe it’d be a position he could take

He'd be good with the kids, but i doubt he wants to go in that direction at this stage in his career

 

[chef]

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Great stuff. See A League, expand platform to give teenagers/youngsters a chance and we can see more of this

Kuol runnings: A-League’s brightest young star to be poached by German heavyweights

The teenager is on the cusp of a “life-changing” move engineered by the same talent-spotter who discovered Robert Lewandowski, Shinji Kagawa and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

www.theage.com.au

 

[SM]

Great stuff. See A League, expand platform to give teenagers/youngsters a chance and we can see more of this

Kuol runnings: A-League’s brightest young star to be poached by German heavyweights

The teenager is on the cusp of a “life-changing” move engineered by the same talent-spotter who discovered Robert Lewandowski, Shinji Kagawa and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

www.theage.com.au

But they are doing that which is precisely why that transfer is happening?

Should definitely push to 14 teams soon and bring in transfer fees between a league clubs to encourage more youth development though.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

But they are doing that which is precisely why that transfer is happening?

Should definitely push to 14 teams soon and bring in transfer fees between a league clubs to encourage more youth development though.

I was trying to say that was a result of 12 team expansion and teens like Koul getting more of a chance and keep going, probably didn’t word it the best

 

[Frank Bunn]

He'd be good with the kids, but i doubt he wants to go in that direction at this stage in his career

What do you think is next for Frank?

 

[chef]

What do you think is next for Frank?

Back to the Championship imo and do a proper apprenticeship

 

[SM]

Back to the Championship imo and do a proper apprenticeship

Having managed a side to a Top 4 finish in the PL with no signings? Somehow think that's a bit harsh mate.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Having managed a side to a Top 4 finish in the PL with no signings? Somehow think that's a bit harsh mate.

They were third the previous season, still had a lot of talent and one of the highest wage bills.

 

[SM]

They were third the previous season, still had a lot of talent and one of the highest wage bills.

Hadn't they just sold Hazard when he took over?

He integrated guys like James, Abraham, Mount and others into the side, so not as if he just took the XI that came 3rd the previous season and got the same result.

 

[chef]

Having managed a side to a Top 4 finish in the PL with no signings? Somehow think that's a bit harsh mate.

I just dont see any prem sides taking the chance on him.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Hadn't they just sold Hazard when he took over?

He integrated guys like James, Abraham, Mount and others into the side, so not as if he just took the XI that came 3rd the previous season and got the same result.

He still had one of the most expensive squads. Spent a shitload off season and didn’t work. Other Premier league teams won’t come knocking.

 

[SM]

He still had one of the most expensive squads. Spent a shitload off season and didn’t work. Other Premier league teams won’t come knocking.

So basically "Yeah I'll ignore the points you made"

He benched a lot of those expensive players and was essentially sacked for doing so.

He finished Top 4 ahead of sides like Spurs, Leicester and Arsenal, I'd say he did ok.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Hadn't they just sold Hazard when he took over?

He integrated guys like James, Abraham, Mount and others into the side, so not as if he just took the XI that came 3rd the previous season and got the same result.

One of those is not like the others.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

So basically "Yeah I'll ignore the points you made"

He benched a lot of those expensive players and was essentially sacked for doing so.

He finished Top 4 ahead of sides like Spurs, Leicester and Arsenal, I'd say he did ok.

James and Mount would have came good regardless, certainly Mount at least

So just on my point again ...do you think a Premier League team will come knocking?

 

[SM]

James and Mount would have came good regardless, certainly Mount at least

So just on my point again ...do you think a Premier League team will come knocking?

Ok, so he doesn't get credit just cos they would have come good? Bit of a weak argument mate.

Maybe put aside the blinkers.

 

[SM]

I think Palace or Newcastle could do a hell of a lot worse.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Ok, so he doesn't get credit just cos they would have come good? Bit of a weak argument mate.

Maybe put aside the blinkers.

So for a third time do you think a Premier League team would take him? I mean why not for a guy who just 8-9 months ago got his his team in top 4?

 

[SM]

So for a third time do you think a Premier League team would take him? I mean why not for a guy who just 8-9 months ago got his his team in top 4?

Uh I just answered that.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

I think Palace or Newcastle could do a hell of a lot worse.

Newcastle have an owner with no ambition. Staying up to skim the cream off the top is all he cares about

 

[SM]

Newcastle have an owner with no ambition. Staying up to skim the cream off the top is all he cares about

Might be controversial, but even someone like Soton or Leicester would look at him if they lost their current managers.

I think ultimately he was sacked for losing the dressing room and not bedding new signings quickly enough (not that Werner is looking much better since he's gone), not because he lacked the ability to get a team organised which he demonstrated in his first Chelsea season.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

I think Palace or Newcastle could do a hell of a lot worse.

But they most likely won’t. It’s back to the Champ, unusual for a guy with a recent top 4 finish.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Ole stiff. Should have been manager of the month over Mr Boring.

 

[SM]

But they most likely won’t. It’s back to the Champ, unusual for a guy with a recent top 4 finish.

They most likely won't? Based on what?

You asked a question, I answered it, now you're handwaving the answer.

Come on, this is a bit embarrassing now.