[Football] Barcelona looking for a new manager

[Sheebo]

Did you see his post match interview today? I will be SHOCKED if he’s still here next season and have thought that for a while. Always felt he was here for a good time and not a long time.

Have bookmarked

Yeh I’m a little worried recently he seems f***ed off. Seems a bit moody but hoping it’s just a phase. I’m in two minds but trying to be positive - a new contract would help a lot - but he does seem to be only focussing on this season in his interviews.

 

[The Pilsbury Echo]

Potter ?

AFTER RDZ resignation!!!Right Potter...you've been to Chelsea and got shafted by Boehly, you've had a nice little break and richer for it. Now being the educated one you profess to be let's hope you've learnt watching how RDZ had us playing. Up for the Job...your hired!

 

[Farehamseagull]

People on here worry too much.

I expect RDZ to leave in the summer but I’m not worried about it.

 

[hart's shirt]

I get the impression he’s no longer enjoying managing us.

He'll eventually leave of course - no manager ever stays forever - but I think he's enjoying managing us just fine for now.

Just 44 days ago on 14th December 2023...
Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Marseille 0

Brighton manager De Zerbi was equally joyous at full-time.

"I lost my voice, I lost everything," he told TNT Sports. "It was an amazing game. We deserved to reach the top of the table."

"This is the best moment in my time [here]. We will play two games less. We want to dream. We want to prepare for that game for our best to win another step."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67709364

 

[kojak]

I expect RDZ to leave in the summer but I’m not worried about it.

He's a mercenary like the rest of them
Hopefully we can win a cup before he goes

 

[Yes Chef]

If Tony Bloom goes to Barcelona then I'll be worried.

He's the main man.

It'll be someone like Lopetegui

 

[Eric the meek]

Don't forget that Big Sam said he was right up there with Pep, Klopp etc.

 

[Flounce]

He'll eventually leave of course - no manager ever stays forever - but I think he's enjoying managing us just fine for now.

Just 44 days ago on 14th December 2023...
Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Marseille 0

Brighton manager De Zerbi was equally joyous at full-time.

"I lost my voice, I lost everything," he told TNT Sports. "It was an amazing game. We deserved to reach the top of the table."

"This is the best moment in my time [here]. We will play two games less. We want to dream. We want to prepare for that game for our best to win another step."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67709364

Yep, but I have seen very little enthusiasm from him since then and our win at Forest

 

[Springal]

Yep, but I have seen very little enthusiasm since then and our win at Forest

Probably because we’ve barely won a game since then

 

[ManOfSussex]

It's his bed, let him lie in it. Let him lie in it.

 

[AlbionBro]

RDZ gotta be a frontrunner .....

Xavi Hernandez announces he's quitting Barcelona: "It's time to leave"

Barcelona find themselves ten points off the pace in the race for the La Liga title after Saturday's dramatic defeat to Villarreal and boss Xavi has now made a decision over his future

www.mirror.co.uk

I bet he takes that young Jack Hinshlewood, with him.

 

[dwayne]

I bet he takes that young Jack Hinshlewood, with him.

Bet you 10k he doesn't !

 

[WhingForPresident]

Rafa Marquez seems more likely I think. Would be lovely if Guardiola pissed off back there.

 

[hart's shirt]

Yep, but I have seen very little enthusiasm from him since then and our win at Forest

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68120009

...when asked about the upcoming Anfield vacancy after the Seagulls' FA Cup win, De Zerbi said:

"Now it is not my focus. My focus is on my players, my team, my fans, my club.

"We have a lot of things to reach this season and then we will see [about] the future."

My players.
My team.
My fans.
My club.

It would appear from the repetition for effect answer that RDZ's still got a lot of sense of ownership of his job here.

That's all the enthusiasm I need.

 

[The Fits]

Get a grip guys. RDZ isn't getting the Barca job until he's won things. He's also more loyal than some give him credit for I suspect.

 

[Rookie]

Would he go, of course. Can Barcelona afford him, probably not. They will go for an ex player who they can get for a lot cheaper than than they could get RDZ

 

[Stat Brother]

Will be upsetting, but don't think we'll get anything quite as pathetic as this!

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Torquay Maccies laid on a couple of 'not so' Happy Meals that night.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Rafa Marquez seems more likely I think. Would be lovely if Guardiola pissed off back there.

And then RDZ to City, which is what I've predicted for months.

 

[peterward]

Rafa Marquez seems more likely I think. Would be lovely if Guardiola pissed off back there.

He won't go back there. Not now they're skint and can't buy anyone they want on debt.

Guardiola is only interested in top clubs with bottomless pockets.

Working under contraints with limited buying power like normal managers won't appeal imho

 

[Mancgull]

Would he go, of course. Can Barcelona afford him, probably not. They will go for an ex player who they can get for a lot cheaper than than they could get RDZ

I think you’ve hit the nail on the head there. When they realise De Zerbi’s release clause is c£10m it may well put them off.