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Roberto Martinez New Swansea City Manager
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Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
McGhee still being paid by us then. 
Behind Enemy Lines
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He used to play for them.
Roberto Martinez is close to being appointed new Swansea City manager, BBC Wales Sport understands.
The Spaniard, 33, held further talks with the club on Friday and a compensation package with current employers Chester City has been agreed.
Swansea have refused to comment, but Chester have confirmed that Martinez is leaving the club with immediate effect.
Martinez joined Chester as a player last summer after falling out favour with former Swansea boss Kenny Jackett.
But a return to the club he captained to promotion in 2005 became a distinct possibility last week when Jackett stepped down.
Martinez was given until 1400 GMT on Friday by Chester to decide where his future lay after Swansea made it clear he was on their wanted list.
"Roberto has got a good rapport with the chairman down there [Swansea], but it's got to be resolved by Friday at the latest because we'll be travelling to Swindon by 2pm," said the Chester manager Mark Wright on Thursday.
"So, if it's not done by then, I'll be trying to speak to our chairman to say, 'Finish it, that's it, because it's unfair to us all'."
Former Wales striker Dean Saunders and ex-Leeds United manager Kevin Blackwell are also believed to have held talks with Swansea over the manager's position.
But despite having no previous coaching or managerial experience, Swansea have decided to put their faith in Martinez.
Caretaker manager Kevin Nugent will remain in charge of Saturday's League One match in Yeovil, but Martinez will be presented to the players before kick-off.
Martinez has been a regular for Chester in League Two this season, but he will be prevented from playing for the Swans because the move falls outside the transfer window.
Roberto Martinez is close to being appointed new Swansea City manager, BBC Wales Sport understands.
The Spaniard, 33, held further talks with the club on Friday and a compensation package with current employers Chester City has been agreed.
Swansea have refused to comment, but Chester have confirmed that Martinez is leaving the club with immediate effect.
Martinez joined Chester as a player last summer after falling out favour with former Swansea boss Kenny Jackett.
But a return to the club he captained to promotion in 2005 became a distinct possibility last week when Jackett stepped down.
Martinez was given until 1400 GMT on Friday by Chester to decide where his future lay after Swansea made it clear he was on their wanted list.
"Roberto has got a good rapport with the chairman down there [Swansea], but it's got to be resolved by Friday at the latest because we'll be travelling to Swindon by 2pm," said the Chester manager Mark Wright on Thursday.
"So, if it's not done by then, I'll be trying to speak to our chairman to say, 'Finish it, that's it, because it's unfair to us all'."
Former Wales striker Dean Saunders and ex-Leeds United manager Kevin Blackwell are also believed to have held talks with Swansea over the manager's position.
But despite having no previous coaching or managerial experience, Swansea have decided to put their faith in Martinez.
Caretaker manager Kevin Nugent will remain in charge of Saturday's League One match in Yeovil, but Martinez will be presented to the players before kick-off.
Martinez has been a regular for Chester in League Two this season, but he will be prevented from playing for the Swans because the move falls outside the transfer window.
Is he the Spanish guy who summarises on Sky for La Liga?
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Ozymandias
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- Jan 31, 2007
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Hiney said:
Si Senor .....
Very knowledgable on his football as anyone who watches La Liga will know, could well be a good appointment, pretty obvious McGhee was never going to get the job.
Martinez was one of the FAMOUS Wigan Three Amigos!
http://www.chilvers1.demon.co.uk/3amigos.htm
Martinez was one of the FAMOUS Wigan Three Amigos!
http://www.chilvers1.demon.co.uk/3amigos.htm
Ernest
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Que 
Spunk Bubble
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- Feb 21, 2007
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No. That is 'Big' Michael Robinson (The Legend)............I think !!Hiney said:
Spunk Bubble said:
Even I can work out that Michael Robinson is English.
Martinez IS the bloke I was thinking of. Always seems to talk a lot of sense.
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I remember when we beat Wigan 1-0 at the Goldstone. Akinbiyi scored(?).
They had the 'three amigos' playing - Isidro Diaz, Roberto Martinez and one other.
They had the 'three amigos' playing - Isidro Diaz, Roberto Martinez and one other.
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Trigger said:
Jesus, how did I forget that!? The press used to have a field day, with the 'Three Amigos' slumming it oop north.'Far away from the Orange groves and the scorching sun....'
I wonder how much of what Leon said while there had to do with Mcghee not getting the job - seriously.
