Óscar García Junyent - Club CONFIRM appointment as Head Coach (8.10pm, 26 June)

[Se20]

Past events have happened, future events have yet to do so. Good looking out, I learn so much from Palace fans.

Always happy to educate.

 

[B52]

{insert Ryan Harley joke here}

He is the bloody Donkey!

 

[Diego Napier]

I'd RATHER have Gary Megson

Don't bring your personal preferences into this Ernest, we're talking football management!

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

He is the bloody Donkey!

Left all on his own now that Dobbie has plodded off to pastures new.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

The guy's got a good pedigree, but it remains to be seen if he will be a success.
The English league is a totally different proposition to where he has managed, although he has done well there.
Will be interesting to find out how much he has to spend, can see him signing players from his old club.
Needs coaches with him with English football experience.

Just stick to the Palace threads - you know the policy old fruit.

 

[GOM]

has this been officially announced yet, sorry if fixtures

 

[pornomagboy]

Óscar García Junyent - Sky reporting he has been appointed Interim Manager(merg

has this been officially announced yet, sorry if fixtures

Fixtures

 

[GOM]

Fixtures

sorry but can you point me in the direction of the official announcement. cannot see it on the club site and sky still only reporting 'sky sources'

 

[pornomagboy]

Óscar García Junyent - Sky reporting he has been appointed Interim Manager(merg

sorry but can you point me in the direction of the official announcement. cannot see it on the club site and sky still only reporting 'sky sources'

I was joking

 

[Brian Fantana]

sorry but can you point me in the direction of the official announcement. cannot see it on the club site and sky still only reporting 'sky sources'

It hasn't been officially announced yet, but has been mentioned by some very reputable Spanish journalists, as well as on SSN. Apparently, he is travelling to England tomorrow, so I would guess it will be confirmed someone during the day.

 

[The Fifth Column]

I'd RATHER have Gary Megson

That's the 2nd time today a post on here has caused me some extreme mirth! NSC at its finest. The thought of the Megster being on a par with Oscar did give a good giggle.

 

[GOM]

I was joking

understood. I am now laughing.

 

[Downlander]

Quote: "is your avatar the dude from jaws?

"screeeech, ill catch this fish for you.....but it aint genna be easy" ......i love that line."

Got swollowed up!!! Screee........aaaaaah.......aaaaaaaaaaaaah...

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Bounce - for those who want to keep all discussion together on a single thread

 

[Rookie]

Welcome Oscar.

 

[TSB]

Era of Flair Mark II

 

[Frutos]

Oscar García, FC Barcelona’s philosophy to lead Brighton to the Premier League
Posted on June 26, 2013 by noeliadeniz

I have known Oscar García for many years now, I started by admiring him as a football player, a young talent starting to shine in Masia alongside his younger brother, Roger García. He was always dedicated and hardworking, if you add to this that he is a man of principles, honest, who puts his heart in everything he does, you have the perfect mix. Brighton fans should be proud of this great signing.

He knows to perfection the FC Barcelona’s philosophy, not only because he grew up learning and practicing it but because his first “proper” managerial job was with Juvenile A, the first professional team in the scale of FC Barcelona’s football academy, followed by Barça B (2nd Division, equivalent to Championship in England) and the first team.

The importance of his knowledge and experience as a Barça player reflected on his achievements the first season with Juvenile A, winning in 2010/2011 all 3 main titles on dispute for the first time in history: Liga, Copa del Rey and Copa de Campeones.

The following season he was offered to take over as a manager for Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Israel. He departed even though the season had not finished for Juvenile A, due to some issues.

In Israel he put together a competitive team with a style that reminded of Barça, saving the distances. The key I’d say was something that had already worked previously with Juvenile A: he created the right environment to make the team feel like a family, there was a great union among players and between them and Oscar. He knows well how to bring out the best of everyone: makes them feel valued and gives them the encouragement to always try harder. This is always a bonus.

The result: Maccabi Tel Aviv finished last season as Champions, after 10 years of not winning the League, and securing a place in Champions League 2013/2014. This is an achievement that only two other ex-Barcelona’s football players (Pep Guardiola and Tito Vilanova) have accomplished. Maccabi wanted Oscar to continue to work for them but the catalan was quick to announce (in May) and for the benefit of the Israeli club, that he had decided to quick his job.

I had no doubt many teams would knock at his door and Brighton is one exciting project. To me, he is the perfect man to lead the club to the Premier League. Oscar will travel to Brighton tomorrow morning, amidst great expectations; I assure you all that he won’t let anyone down.

Oh YES

 

[Paskman]

Exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!! New era. The King is dead, long live the King!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

This is simply an excellent appointment.

We are going to have a great season.



I hope he's on the phone to Spanish Dave already. :guitar:

 

[daveinprague]

and have you noticed who he's celebrating with?!!

Whose brother happens to be Oscars agent.