Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Lopetegui (Spain manager) has been appointed Real Madrid manager from the start of next season. Spain FA haven't taken this news well, everyone is losing their heads, rumours that he might be about to be sacked... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goqs06 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Lopetegui (Spain manager) has been appointed Real Madrid manager from the start of next season. Spain FA haven't taken this news well, everyone is losing their heads, rumours that he might be about to be sacked... Unlikely though, Spain wouldn't risk going manager-less for the world cup and getting knocked out in the group stages. Maybe they should hire Guti instead! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gazza D Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Lots of talks on social media and in the papers that Julen Lopetgui is set to be sacked as Spain manager as the Spanish FA feel they have been betrayed. If it is true, it seems rather stupid to sack a manager so close to the start of the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Now rumours that the players are telling the FA to stop being muppets and keep him on. Who knows really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Confirmed he stays. Edit: Or maybe not. ****ing bored of football journos tweeting gossip as fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza D Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Mad. Utterly mad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2018-news-spain-reaction-lopetegui-real-madrid-live Sacked. Insanity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Spain doing a France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 That's nuts. They play on Friday against Portugal! I assume they have an interim manager lined up already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Have merged the two threads on this @Gazza D @Coulthard's Jaw Also this is top level banter from Spain. Love a bit of World cup drama Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Even if they are upset at the way he's handled this is it really a huge deal?? Also, not upset with Madrid here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Crispypaul said: That's nuts. They play on Friday against Portugal! I assume they have an interim manager lined up already. You'd think so, except they don't. Only that they will change as little as possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza D Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Albert Caledas and Fernando Hierro appear the most likely to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 This is crazy They've obviously made the decision they feel is best, fair play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarinseb Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 we did have a Drama, I guess hierro will take the reigns until end of World cup , Wonder how the morale in the team right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, themadsheep2001 said: Have merged the two threads on this @Gazza D @Coulthard's Jaw Also this is top level banter from Spain. Love a bit of World cup drama Start of a fun month on and off the pitch hopefully Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy From The Sunny Place Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Zidane to take over snd win it against France or Italy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Razzler said: Even if they are upset at the way he's handled this is it really a huge deal?? Also, not upset with Madrid here? I think the problem is a) he didn't say **** to the FA and it came out of the blue. that's a massive break of trust. b) he's signing for massive, well-hated rivals of half the squad. Imagine being in Piqué's or Busquets' position, being managed by the future Real Madrid manager, how awkward would that have been. Nevertheless I don't see how sacking him helps, specially when the players seem to be backing him. Massive shambles. But it's our gain, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Give it to Giggsy for the summer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Lopetegui hasn't really behaved very well, sounds like Real just didn't speak to the Spanish FA at all about this either? so neither of them are in a good light here. But dumb to sack him on the eve of the competition, cutting off your nose to spite your face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I think Spain were left with no option here, dick move by the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, darren1983 said: Give it to Giggsy for the summer! Sam Allardyce is free - 100% win record in international management Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Top WC banter from Spain. Can I revise my prediction for them topping the group? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Spanish FA didn't have any other choice really imo. Seems Real did it behind the back of the FA and then the manager only told his bosses five minutes before the news broke. Correct decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, Crispypaul said: Sam Allardyce is free - 100% win record in international management "A pint of Rioja, por favor!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid1984 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Makes sense for Zidane to take over for this. He has trained half the players in the squad and it’s an opportunity for him to win the WC. Good for both parties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 How can people say Spain had no choice? It’s an idiotic move. Guy has been involved with Spain for many years and they’ve just outright questioned his integrity. The fact Barca players backed him too says a lot as well. Spainish FA guy just wanted to show off his power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid1984 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Childish behaviour from the Spanish FA. Sacking a manager despite them being undefeated for 2 years. It’s a disgrace, I can see the players protesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Unbelievable. This is bonkers Destabilising the team is great news for everyone else. And I include England in that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragosani Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I dont think they had a choice. Madrid didnt ask ask/notifiy/gain permission to speak to the manager. and the manager didnt have the courtesy to tell his employers, he had been approached/negotiated and signed for madrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readingfanman Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Incredible Will still be ALL OVER Spain to win their opener against Portugal mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Timing is crackers, but it looks as if Real have done a number on the national team. Normally it's the French who implode early on, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, pearcey_90 said: How can people say Spain had no choice? It’s an idiotic move. Guy has been involved with Spain for many years and they’ve just outright questioned his integrity. The fact Barca players backed him too says a lot as well. Spainish FA guy just wanted to show off his power. Come on, don't be ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Won't have as much of an impact as people making out anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Fair, next. Real always put themselves in the first place, it wouldn't make a difference if they announced it after the WC. Are his assistans also gone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 33 minutes ago, pearcey_90 said: How can people say Spain had no choice? It’s an idiotic move. Guy has been involved with Spain for many years and they’ve just outright questioned his integrity. The fact Barca players backed him too says a lot as well. Spainish FA guy just wanted to show off his power. Questioned his integrity?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Madness from Spain. Doesn’t this happen all the time, International managers making a pre agreement to join a club after the tournemeant will end. Conte in the Euro’s is a good example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza D Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, ryan045 said: Madness from Spain. Doesn’t this happen all the time, International managers making a pre agreement to join a club after the tournemeant will end. Conte in the Euro’s is a good example. He signed a new contract 2 weeks ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decapitated Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Lopetegui didn't handle it as well as he could have done, but the Spanish FA have messed up big time. If they have a sub-par world cup it will bet hem not Lopetegui who gets blamed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, ryan045 said: Madness from Spain. Doesn’t this happen all the time, International managers making a pre agreement to join a club after the tournemeant will end. Conte in the Euro’s is a good example. But I am sure they normally inform their current employers before going public. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan045 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kenco said: But I am sure they normally inform their current employers before going public. Is that a sackable offence? I’m not so sure. They could at least talk things through 2 days before a WC. Van Gaal is another example. He was pre agreed with United and took Holland quite far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy8chimp Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Surprised by the vibe here... I think it's a great decision by Spain FA and very ballsy. A few days away from the biggest international stage and the guy is taking interviews and holding discussions on a club role? Mind should be on the job, not on what happens in a couple of months. By all means do the deal, because reality is it wont have affected his preparations much, but for God sake keep it shtum! If I was a player on that squad this (his R Madrid news) would be such a distraction for me. I know sacking him is also adding to the drama/turmoil but I like Spain FA following their principles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, ryan045 said: Is that a sackable offence? I’m not so sure. They could at least talk things through 2 days before a WC. Van Gaal is another example. He was pre agreed with United and took Holland quite far. Well that's completely different. van Gaal's contract was up was it not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Similar as bombing a player from the squad because he’s holding talks days before (or mid tournament) about joining another club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just now, pearcey_90 said: Similar as bombing a player from the squad because he’s holding talks days before (or mid tournament) about joining another club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, ryan045 said: Is that a sackable offence? I’m not so sure. They could at least talk things through 2 days before a WC. Van Gaal is another example. He was pre agreed with United and took Holland quite far. IMO, yes. Spain did the right thing. They have principles and stood by them. As mentioned above, he should have his concentration on the WC but he's too busy sorting out his own career. Good call by the Spanish FA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrik Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 As already pointed out in another thread. Ridiculous decision by the Spanish FA, why not wait until after the WC? I believe Conte also managed Italy at the EC when it was already known he would go to Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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