[Albion] The 'Hyypia resignation/leaving' thread

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westsussexseagulls

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Sep 22, 2008
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Hypia was not getting results and correct he has gone.

However unless the structure changes, the next man is likely to be doing this job with one hand tied behind his back.

As a minimum Burke should go and if the club are insistent on a Director of Football, the new man should have a say on who that Director of Football is.

Absolutely agree
 


Tim Over Whelmed

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Why so late in the day?

It's about 2 a.m. where Bloom is so can't get an acceptance straight away, gives the Board time to gauge the fans reaction, before accepting it?

Someone go and wake Tony up, just get him to say yes and we can all crack on. Sticky Danny Cullip & Richard Carpenter in charge for Boxing Day, just for old times sake. Bringing TS onto the pitch at HT to take applause from his adoring fans .... end of.
 








chaileyjem

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Argus/Andy Naylor story now published
via http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/11682806.Hyypia_resigns/

Albion manager Sami Hyypia has quit.

The Finn has fallen on his sword with the Seagulls in the Championship relegation zone after one win in 18 games.


The timing of Hyypia's decision, following Saturday's battling 1-1 draw with ten men at Wolves, has caught the club by surprise.

Hyypia attended the Young Seagulls Christmas party at the Amex yesterday and was at the training complex in Lancing this morning.

No reason has been given for his resignation but the club are expected to release a statement later this afternoon.
 






Hugo Rune

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Now on Argus website (15:30):

by Andy Naylor, Chief sports reporter

Albion manager Sami Hyypia has quit.

The Finn has fallen on his sword with the Seagulls in the Championship relegation zone after one win in 18 games.

The timing of Hyypia's decision, following Saturday's battling 1-1 draw with ten men at Wolves, has caught me by surprise.

Hyypia attended the Young Seagulls Christmas party at the Amex yesterday and was at the training complex in Lancing this morning.

No reason has been given for his resignation but the club are expected to release a statement later this afternoon
 








Stuart Munday

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Jul 6, 2003
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I don't think the board have persuaded him to stay, I wouldnt be surprised if both parties have been negotiating a payoff over the last few days/weeks.

Hyypia gets a lump sum to walk (and not allowed to discuss/criticize the clubs transfer policy) and the club can hold their heads up high, we've always backed him etc.

Anyway can't wait to Boxing Day now, what would have been a horrible day should now be full of celebration.
 




WhingForPresident

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As some have said in this thread, I do feel he was sold down the river to an extent with our shocking dealings in the summer, but his tactical ineptitude is undeniable. The squad may have been weakened but I don't believe it was weakened to such an extent that relegation could've been a possibility.

Now let's get the right man in, get the chequebook out in January and get behind the boys.





And hope it's not Nathan Jones taking over..
 








Dan The Man

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Sep 27, 2011
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why now though? (maybe he had plans Boxing Day and the missus has put her foot down...)
 






Lawro's Lip

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Feb 14, 2004
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Now on Argus website (15:30):

by Andy Naylor, Chief sports reporter

Albion manager Sami Hyypia has quit.

The Finn has fallen on his sword with the Seagulls in the Championship relegation zone after one win in 18 games.

The timing of Hyypia's decision, following Saturday's battling 1-1 draw with ten men at Wolves, has caught me by surprise.

Hyypia attended the Young Seagulls Christmas party at the Amex yesterday and was at the training complex in Lancing this morning.

No reason has been given for his resignation but the club are expected to release a statement later this afternoon

So what happened either at training or when he returned from training?
 




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