07 Dec 2025 22:32:24
Hi all Eds if the rumours are true about us having an interim coach whilst we wait for our no1 target any ideas who. Thinking Alonso? Also losing tonight. All the best.
{Ed001's Note - if you are asking about interim, I haven't a clue but the long term target was Xabi Alonso. He was first choice before Slot.}
07 Dec 2025 23:56:59
I imagine we have one eye on the la liga results at the minute.
Might be why Slots lasted as long as he has, we are waiting for Alonso to get sacked first.
08 Dec 2025 03:08:18
I've no idea why people think Alonso's on the verge of losing his job, the reports of an ultimatum from Vini to Perez over Alonso were first published by Defensa Central, a site known for sensational headlines and fabricating stories. the claims were discredited by more reliable sources in Madrid.
08 Dec 2025 04:17:38
News of the vini Alonso fallout was published on the athletic, the most credible source of news that there is.
08 Dec 2025 06:02:51
Tell me you don’t know the history of Real Madrid without telling me you don’t know the history of Real Madrid.
08 Dec 2025 01:38:17
Well after me saying a few weeks ago about slot coming across as being sarcastic towards players is now coming out, im not surprised after watching him closely this season, i have just seen a cockyness about him, for sure needs to go now, lost the dressing room but how much longer and more damage needs to be done, so who next, 1 manager i haven't seen mentioned is Sebastian hoeneb, looks good to me and i like his style of play, very similar to klopps style, what's do you think Ed1.
{Ed001's Note - I do like him too, he is building a good name, but another who has not yet had to deal with adversity to really judge him. So far, he has been extremely impressive.}
08 Dec 2025 09:26:02
I wouldn't read too much into Slots sarcasm or cockyness klopp05.
It's just the confident dutch demeanour coming out. VvD can come across the same way in his interviews.
08 Dec 2025 12:34:44
Verdo1 These behaviors will make players feel undervalued and disrespected, after leeds scoring their final goal to draw the game, Slot clapped sarcastically, very unimpressive, respect is earned through humble behavior
Ed1 certainly one to keep an eye on.
08 Dec 2025 11:11:57
Ed001, you said in a post the other day you wouldn’t take Emery as manager. Can I ask why not and what your thoughts on him are exactly? Sorry if you already elaborated I can’t find the original post!
{Ed001's Note - because he couldn't cope with big egos when he had the chance to try. I like him, he seems a genuinely nice guy and he is an excellent coach, but he is perfectly suited to a team like Villa. The pressure is less and it allows him more freedom.}
08 Dec 2025 13:20:13
Gotcha, thanks Ed.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
08 Dec 2025 13:54:15
Emery did well at seVILLA, VILLArreal, and Aston VILLA. I can't quite put my finger on it but there is a similarity between all three clubs ;)