23 Nov 2025 12:52:09
Hi Ed. How’re you doing mate? It’s been a while. The current situation feels so dire. Could you perhaps arrange livestream if or when you receive info on Slot getting the sack? Similar to the one you broadcasted when Rodgers got dismissed. I just don’t see him turning it around. Thanks mate.
{Ed001's Note - I hope so, I am still trying to figure out a new set up for doing the pods, but I think I will have plenty of time to get it up and running before Slot gets booted.}
23 Nov 2025 14:11:51
Ed, do you think that Hansi Flick could be an option in the summer? Apparently he might be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season because there is a divide between him and the board. He is supposedly a big believer in discipline while the board want to indulge the ego of players to keep them happy.
It sounds like he might be a better fit for us but I am not educated on all of the details.
{Ed001's Note - he would be an option as Barca are in huge debt and need the money.}
23 Nov 2025 14:42:14
That Yamal contract maybe wasn't the best idea then. Obscene figures for a teenager.
{Ed001's Note - they have never had good sense when it came to player contracts.}
23 Nov 2025 14:43:35
Swap Dutch managers do well at Barca.
23 Nov 2025 14:46:55
Ed, would he be a good manager for the reds, in your opinion?
I understand the sentiment that sacking Slot mid season is pointless unless someone proper is available, otherwise it defeats what we are about and i wonder how bad it would have to get before Slot was let go.
As P burger from here says, there is a decent chance we could have a good run in the CL, which could save Slots bacon, but a season without CL next year, after the big spend would have a bad knock-on effect.
{Ed001's Note - I would certainly have him in the list of managers to consider. There is potential there for him to be an excellent choice, but I would want to look more into his methods before I would pick him myself.}
23 Nov 2025 15:25:19
Who’s on your shortlist Ed01. My choice would be Iraola.
{Ed001's Note - he is top of my list too. To be honest, there are no outstanding candidates out there. There is no Klopp type, who stood out as the perfect match for us. Modern coaches are as insipid as modern players.}
23 Nov 2025 15:27:40
Who would be your realistic choice Ed?
I like Ireola, but would he be ready to make the massive step up? I’m unsure on that.
{Ed001's Note - Iraola.}
23 Nov 2025 15:37:21
How did a quiet guy like Paisley become the greatest?
23 Nov 2025 16:09:04
There is no manager out there available, if we were to sack Slot now or in a months time that is better imo. Hence why I think he will be here till the end of the season.
Unless ou want more mediocrity. Iralola, Glasner, the Brighton manager all no better. The worst thing is the managers who are, won't be leaving their perspective jobs any time soon.
23 Nov 2025 16:17:33
Because he knew the game and was ruthless.
23 Nov 2025 16:55:10
Once again my third time Xavi the ex barcelona manager and player won the Spanish league and now available .
23 Nov 2025 18:46:52
Albey, Xavi wasn't *that* convincing. He'd still be a bit of a gamble.
My top picks would be Luis Enrique, Hansi Flick, Xabi Alonso in that order. The next tier would be the likes of Iraola, Fabregas, Pochettino.
24 Nov 2025 21:15:08
If we're going for Iraola, then we may as well keep Slot.