I don't think so. Roy had done well in the Prem before and the only question was whether he could get that bunch of underachievers to play to their abilities. As soon as he showed that he could it was them out of danger (unfortunately).
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[Football] Carvalhal new Swansea boss
- Thread starter BBassic
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I don't think so. Roy had done well in the Prem before and the only question was whether he could get that bunch of underachievers to play to their abilities. As soon as he showed that he could it was them out of danger (unfortunately).
Neville's Breakfast
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Indeed. We all wrote off Ranieri at Leicester as well. I seem to remember Lineker being rather disparaging on MOTD.
Who knows how any appointment will work out. At least they haven’t got Pardew.
Seasidesage
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Weststander
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I didn't realise Pulis had been appointed Boro manager until a day or two later.
gripper stebson
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- Jul 27, 2004
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Read this thread then listen to Bob Mortimers bit at the start of the latest Athletico Mince... Superb
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Weststander
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This was covered on talkshite today with Simon Jordan. He, most pundits and CP fans thought the 70 year old failed England manager would flop at CP.
Shooting Star
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Hang on a minute. He failed to get Wednesday to the Premier League and is doing woefully with them this season, gets sacked and then gets a promotion to a Premier League club. Am I missing something?
Other than a probable tapping up, no you've not missed out anything.
Durlston
"You plonker, Rodney!"
There might be an upturn in results for three or four games but as night follows day, they'll start losing. That's one of the relegation spots filled.
Cardiff to go up to maintain some Welshness? Much nicer city anyway.
Thank you, thank you, Carlos. I'd buy you a drink if you lived nearer.
Followed my instinct!
Weststander
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'Experts' jumped to conclusions too soon again?
Durlston
"You plonker, Rodney!"
Swansea might be able to bring in a higher calibre of player in January if they're off the bottom or even out of the relegation zone. I wouldn't write them off yet. Carvalhal is used to winning matches over and over again with MASSIVE reaching the play-offs twice, albeit on a big budget. The American owners might just back him to pull off the great escape.
I'll be having a few quid on them in their first home match against Spurs next. Foolish or brave? I hope the crowd give Carvalhal all the respect and support that could just keep them up.
I'll be having a few quid on them in their first home match against Spurs next. Foolish or brave? I hope the crowd give Carvalhal all the respect and support that could just keep them up.
They have been dire for most the season.
They will beat Spurs, who will rotate a few and no Kane.
Durlston
"You plonker, Rodney!"
Might be wise to bet early then.
The January transfer window is critical for them, especially if they can move some dead wood on and bring in two or three quality players. If Carvalhal can get Wilfried Bony firing again it'll be like a new signing.
Milano
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Realistically they need to win 6 and draw 6, or win 5 and draw 9 to stay up, out of 17 games. So lose a max of 5 or 6 games, that means getting at least one result against the top 6 and all of the teams in 7-12. Nah, they're down, so are West Brom.
Swansea only stayed up last season because Sigunson and Llorrente had worldies for the last 10 games, then they sold them without similar replacements. They would need to do that in January and those players would need to hit the ground running, highly unlikely.
I think that last spot is between about 6 teams and unfortunately we are one of them. Swansea proved last season that you have to win your way out of trouble, that means scoring goals, so I know it hasn't been mentioned yet on here but we need that EPL quality striker ASAP (preferably 2) or sadly I think it will be us in 18th.
Swansea only stayed up last season because Sigunson and Llorrente had worldies for the last 10 games, then they sold them without similar replacements. They would need to do that in January and those players would need to hit the ground running, highly unlikely.
I think that last spot is between about 6 teams and unfortunately we are one of them. Swansea proved last season that you have to win your way out of trouble, that means scoring goals, so I know it hasn't been mentioned yet on here but we need that EPL quality striker ASAP (preferably 2) or sadly I think it will be us in 18th.
Kosh
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Tis true; arrogant self belief wins football matches.
We’re like an apology for ourselves at the moment. WAKEY WAKEY BOYS etc.
This would never have happened under Gus.
....runs for cover.
Night all x
Kalimantan Gull
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Mad isn't it. sack the manager, start getting amazing results, This league is just weird