English Football Thread 2012/2013

[JBlues08]

The more I think about it, the more I'm coming to the conclusion that this is a huge risk for Chelsea - does this guy know what he's letting himself in for?

Having worked with Mourinho and being chased out by Roman years ago, I would think he knows it.

I would actually say its a bigger risk for him than the club. We all know what Roman is capable of doing - making a joke out of each and every manager in Chelsea. I won't be surprised if AVB received the same treatment from Roman as Carlo.

Yes, we all know what Roman is capable of but lets not jump the gun too quickly in this case.

Chelsea should have got Hiddink, poor decision. Boas should have been given a run at Porto for another season at CL.

I definitely agree with that even if this appointment is exciting.

Overall, we all know that he is still young, lacks the experience but if he can get a good backroom staff and handle those big players, then he might hit the ground running in his first season like Mourinho and Ancelotti did.

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Andr? Villas?Boas arrives at Chelsea without pomp or bravado | The Guardian

His success rate has brought inevitable comparison with Jos? Mourinho, for whom he formerly worked as an assistant at Porto, Chelsea and Internazionale, but his first public comments since taking charge at Stamford Bridge showed that he is no Mourinho clone, as his introduction was quite different from his compatriot's famous "Special One" inaugural address. "Don't expect something from one man," Villas-Boas told Chelsea TV.

"Expect us to create a group dynamic of everybody getting together, with the fans getting together, with people getting excited with the motivation that is in and around us. In the new way of communicating and the new leadership ? this is the most important thing. It is not about my arrival. It is about the continuous success of this club."

Pretty modest there from him. Missing those arrogant moments from Mourinho.

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Some of Chelsea's players are the same age as the new manager - that could be a problem under the surface. Being the same age, he could end up becoming 'one of the lads' and for me that isn't a good thing for a manager. He should be able to get on with the players, but there should also be that clear dividing line between player and manager.

 

[JBlues08]

Some of Chelsea's players are the same age as the new manager - that could be a problem under the surface. Being the same age, he could end up becoming 'one of the lads' and for me that isn't a good thing for a manager. He should be able to get on with the players, but there should also be that clear dividing line between player and manager.

I'm sure he knows where to draw the line and really, you are making him look like a total clueless newbie to football management!

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Thirteen months ago Andr? Villas-Boas was an unassuming young coach at an unfashionable mid-table Portuguese Liga club but, after a memorable campaign at FC Porto, he has been appointed manager of Chelsea FC. UEFA.com charts the 33-year-old's remarkable rise.

Well he's clearly not clueless, but he's also not very experienced. Not quite a newbie then.

 

[JBlues08]

Well he's clearly not clueless, but he's also not very experienced. Not quite a newbie then.

You know, Pep Guardiola took over Barcelona three years ago when he was only 37. Granted that he was slightly older than Villas Boas when he accepted the big job but his only managerial experience prior to that was with the Barcelona B team and the rest they say is history...

 

[Lee1981]

You know, Pep Guardiola took over Barcelona three years ago when he was only 37. Granted that he was slightly older than Villas Boas when he accepted the big job but his only managerial experience prior to that was with the Barcelona B team and the rest they say is history...

I think the role of the manager gets far to much hype.

I mean how hard must it be to manage Barca's squad?

Thay are all well skilled pro's what can a manager possibly teach or show xavi or messi they dont already know?

I could have walked into that job and won the la liga,

And it works the other way when teams struggle, the manager gets the stick, why?

The players are the ones in Englands case who cant bloody string 2 passes together,give the ball away continually, the manager has no say on what happens out on the pitch, your future hangs in the balance of 11 indviduals.

Football is so f@cked up its out of hand.

 

[MasterBlaster76]

I think the role of the manager gets far to much hype.

I mean how hard must it be to manage Barca's squad?

Thay are all well skilled pro's what can a manager possibly teach or show xavi or messi they dont already know?

I could have walked into that job and won the la liga,

And it works the other way when teams struggle, the manager gets the stick, why?

The players are the ones in Englands case who cant bloody string 2 passes together,give the ball away continually, the manager has no say on what happens out on the pitch, your future hangs in the balance of 11 indviduals.

Football is so f@cked up its out of hand.

That's the truth. Mind the swearing filter rule though.

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You know, Pep Guardiola took over Barcelona three years ago when he was only 37. Granted that he was slightly older than Villas Boas when he accepted the big job but his only managerial experience prior to that was with the Barcelona B team and the rest they say is history...

I would be amazed if he turns out to be as good as Pep Guardiola. Still, we'll see. As a Utd fan, I care not - but if I were a Chelsea fan, I'd be much happier with Hiddink.

 

[Ollie_H]

Just imagine if he has a few good years at Chelski and then Jose comes and manages United. That'll be intense Master vs Protege. That's something I will look forward to.

I don't see this whole risk thing, yeah he's young but he's dedicated his life to gaining his UEFA Managerial badges and started the process at 17. He's clearly no mug when it comes to managing. Didn't he do the treble with Porto this year?

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And you're obviously not a bad manager if the legend that is Sir Bobby says this about you - Bobby Robson knew Chelsea Andre Villas-Boas would be a Special One TEN years ago says George Burley - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

 

[Auwais]

He's obviously a very smart kid. Whether Abramovich will give him enough time to be successful is a different issue.

He should've gone to Inter instead. At least Moratti's got half a clue on how to run a football club.

 

[Ollie_H]

On the subject, thought this was quite funny today.

Abramovic getting impatient as Villas-Boas enters second trophyless day

 

[JBlues08]

I think the role of the manager gets far to much hype.

I mean how hard must it be to manage Barca's squad?

Thay are all well skilled pro's what can a manager possibly teach or show xavi or messi they dont already know?

I could have walked into that job and won the la liga,

And it works the other way when teams struggle, the manager gets the stick, why?

The players are the ones in Englands case who cant bloody string 2 passes together,give the ball away continually, the manager has no say on what happens out on the pitch, your future hangs in the balance of 11 indviduals.

Football is so f@cked up its out of hand.

You may have a point there but you still can't underestimate the influence of a manager. Pep Guardiola turned Barcelona into a much better outfit than they were under Frank Rijkaard. Under him, they are more cohesive, work hard for each other, intense closing down, threw out some of the big names, improved the ability of the players and made Barcelona much harder to beat these days as compared to when Rijkaard was in charge. You're not going to see this Barcelona side losing 4-0 to Getafe(again) anytime soon!

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I would be amazed if he turns out to be as good as Pep Guardiola. Still, we'll see.

You never know. Pep Guardiola is a good manager but he is managing a team of great quality nonetheless. Hence, it will be interesting to see how he fares when he goes to another club.

As a Utd fan, I care not - but if I were a Chelsea fan, I'd be much happier with Hiddink.

Majority of the Chelsea fans are actually very excited with the appointment of Villas-Boas. Getting in Hiddink would have been great but it probably is only for short term as some prefers to see younger and a good manager that is hungry for success(putting Roman's impatience attitude aside) to lead the club for the long term.

 

[Haarithan]

On the subject, thought this was quite funny today.

Abramovic getting impatient as Villas-Boas enters second trophyless day

Laughed my arse out on that one. Too good man!

 

[JBlues08]

JDidn't he do the treble with Porto this year?

Yes, he did. Won the Portuguese League by a country mile, strolled to the League Cup trophy and were by far the best side in the Europa League last season.

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On the subject, thought this was quite funny today.

Abramovic getting impatient as Villas-Boas enters second trophyless day

Some similar jokes were posted on Twitter too on the day he was hired.

 

[Auwais]

They actually finished the league season unbeaten. Second Portuguese team to do it after Benfica in '73.

 

[MasterBlaster76]

On the subject, thought this was quite funny today.

Abramovic getting impatient as Villas-Boas enters second trophyless day

Ha ha, love it!