Independiente - Gus/Mauricio massive rumour

[YBOH]

This isn't happy reading.

Just back from 3 weeks in Buenos Aires, seeing my family.

Lots of them and their friends are big and (some) influential Independiente fans.

For those who might not realise, Independiente are a massive massive club out here (probably the equivalent of Arsenal in England).

But they are a club in turmoil, in real danger of relegation this season (in Argentina relagation is based on performance in the last 6 "mini-seasons").

Their manager has resigned, having been (he claims) pressurised out of the job by the fans.

Rumour is rife that Independiente they are genuinely interested in Gus/Mauricio taking on the role. I know, as a fact, that there has been contact with at least one of them. Cash isn't a problem for Independiente; their budget is (unlike many clubs in Argentina) robust. They've just opened a new stadium and (despite their on field problems domestically) won the S. American version of the Europa League last season.

Obviously Gus and Mauricio are very tuned in to Independientes positioning in world football. For them and their families this would be a prestigious appointment to one of South Americas most famous and historically successful clubs.

I'm serious; this isn't head in the sand time. I think the next few weeks are going to be massive for our club.

Please stay Gus and Mauricio.

 

[Colossal Squid]

Nah. Might be tempting one day but right now Gus and Tanno are on to a good thing and they know it

 

[the right footed denilson]

No chance.

 

[Gully]

I was in Argentina a year and a half back, took in a game at River Plate which was absolutely amazing, fantastic atmosphere. Since then they have gone into a bit of a downward spiral, which resulted in relegation to the second tier, apparently it isn't as easy for a club to get back to the top division as it is here. I have just booked flights to go back to Argentina/Chile in March and April next year and am looking forward to taking in at least one game while I am out there. I will be spending time in BA at the start and end of my trip, other than Boca, can you recommend a team(s) to go and see?

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Been a while since we've had a Gus rumour

 

[nomoremithras4me]

Imo Gus & Tanno would want to prove themselves in the worlds top leagues, that would be England/Spain. Cant see them uprooting their familys just yet.

 

[Titus]

He'll see the season out, without a doubt.

 

[Mr deez]

It would be a backwards step in his career, can't see it.

 

[bhamex1901]

If we get promoted this season I can't see him leaving over the close season.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Don't think it'll happen. Gus's son, still relatively young and with Charlton, inevitably he'll eventually 'leave the nest', but not yet I would suggest.

 

[Gully]

Don't think it'll happen. Gus's son, still relatively young and with Charlton, inevitably he'll eventually 'leave the nest', but not yet I would suggest.

Hasn't he played schoolboy football for England, surely that might be a factor in keeping him (Gus) in the UK rather than returning to South America.

 

[brightn'ove]

don't mean to piss on... well actually I do. they have already appointed a new coach.

Ramon Diaz named new coach of Independiente - Soccer - SI.com

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Very much doubt he'd move his young family.

 

[We're the Stripes]

don't mean to piss on... well actually I do. they have already appointed a new coach.

Ramon Diaz named new coach of Independiente - Soccer - SI.com

Puts that one to bed then.

Oh well.

 

[brightn'ove]

Puts that one to bed then.

Oh well.

record for shortest lived Gus/tanno rumour?

 

[NorthStandN1A]

I'm serious; this isn't head in the sand time. I think the next few weeks are going to be massive for our club.

Please stay Gus and Mauricio.

your right the next few weeks are going to be massive for our club, but it will be cause we have 3 sell out night games in 6 days, 2 off which are live on tv and in 3D.

 

[ArcticBlue]

your right the next few weeks are going to be massive for our club, but it will be cause we have 3 sell out night games in 6 days, 2 off which are live on tv and in 3D.

you know your club has made it when the game is in 3D.

 

[beorhthelm]

Cant see them uprooting their familys just yet.

key point. i think one of the reasons Gus came here in the first place was its commutable from current home. i think if either had wanted to return to south america they'd have done so, ample oppurtunity, especially Gus. Tarrico went to Italy when his top level playing days were over, Gus pursued a career in the management here.

 

[chucky1973]

don't mean to piss on... well actually I do. they have already appointed a new coach.

Ramon Diaz named new coach of Independiente - Soccer - SI.com

That has genuinely made me laugh out loud

 

[Meade's Ball]

record for shortest lived Gus/tanno rumour?

Not quite. I had a dream once about them entering the Pink Windmill to replace Croc, the bumbling camp green ally of Grotbags, aired my belief as i do with all nighttime fantasies and had it trampled on by those "in the know" on here within 103 seconds.