[Albion] Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern at the end of the season

[FCB]

Really interested to see how Xabi Alonso will decide if both Bayern and Liverpool made him their first target. Either way, I'm just happy he won't go to Madrid.

also, expect a lot of Tuchel to Barca rumours in coming days/weeks.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Is there a specific reason why so many managerial departures being announced early this season – and if so, what is it? The odd big name, Fergie, for example, has gone public before, but I certainly cant remember it happing in Jan/Feb much.

Lots of the Munich team dislike him, I imagine it's to appease them and stop them looking to leave.

 

[Eric Youngs Contact Lens]

Glasner

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I love RDZ, and think he is becoming an Albion legend, but he has not actually won any major trophies yet, and our league form has been somewhat erratic (mainly due to a spate of injuries to key players) this season so far, so I would be surprised if he was poached by a team of the calibre of Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Liverpool.

RDZ has the potential to become a great, word-class, manager in the next 5 years, but I don't think he is there yet, and so would be a huge risk for any of the clubs he is currently being linked with. Look what happened to his predecessor

This. The idea that a top-top club (channeling the Redknapps, there) would come in for a manager who has won f*** all is typical Albion fan delusions of grandeur. After the Potter-to-Chelsea fiasco, the likelihood of an RDZ steal is even less. If RDZ goes anywhere in the summer . . . . it has Everton and Wet Sham written all over it.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

It's not a given, for all the speculation, a bigger club has got to make a formal approach and it will still be a gamble.

I'd think one of the major deciding factors for RDZ will be if we have europe or not next season, which gives even more importance to our FA cup and EL campaigns this season.

I think one of the big things we have in our favour is the reputation as tough negotiators. With Potter we had a clause in his contract which means that we wouldn't just roll over and have our tummies tickles by Chelsea.

I claim no knowledge of the workings of RDZ's contract, but given the circumstances surrounding the Brighton vacancy arising, I find it inconceivable that we didn’t push hard to insert a similar clause.

So he might leave for a Munich, or a Milan or a Barca, but they will have to pay handsomely, which may well put them off

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

I love RDZ, and think he is becoming an Albion legend, but he has not actually won any major trophies yet, and our league form has been somewhat erratic (mainly due to a spate of injuries to key players) this season so far, so I would be surprised if he was poached by a team of the calibre of Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Liverpool.

RDZ has the potential to become a great, word-class, manager in the next 5 years, but I don't think he is there yet, and so would be a huge risk for any of the clubs he is currently being linked with. Look what happened to his predecessor

The thing is with Barca, as great and massive a club as they undoubtedly are, their finances mean they're not necessarily in a position to pick whoever they want as it is going to be tough job for anyone. High expectations yet with no budget and selling off their experienced stars just to make ends meet and build a team with hugely talented kids. That to me actually makes it quite a good fit for RDZ though, I could see him feeling quite attracted to that.

 

[Peteinblack]

The thing is with Barca, as great and massive a club as they undoubtedly are, their finances mean they're not necessarily in a position to pick whoever they want as it is going to be tough job for anyone. High expectations yet with no budget and selling off their experienced stars just to make ends meet and build a team with hugely talented kids. That to me actually makes it quite a good fit for RDZ though, I could see him feeling quite attracted to that.

Then he might as well stay with us for another year or two

 

[The Fits]

Bayern have won the league for the last ten years. Leverkusen have never won it.
I don't think Alonso leaving is a given at all.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Lots of the Munich team dislike him, I imagine it's to appease them and stop them looking to leave.

But what about Klopp, Xavi and Emma Hayes? They don't seem to be universally disliked – quite possibly the opposite!

 

[Stat Brother]

Is there a specific reason why so many managerial departures being announced early this season – and if so, what is it? The odd big name, Fergie, for example, has gone public before, but I certainly cant remember it happing in Jan/Feb much.

Entourage.

Esp in Klipperty's case there's going to be a bus load of 'backroom staff' who are going to be looking for jobs.

I guess once that decision was announced nobody wants to be last club standing when the procession begins.

Plus I'd imagine in announcing Tuchel they're also saying 'suck it up fans he'll be gone soon enough, so let's get Hazza that runners up medal together'.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Just for old times' sake: Gus to Bayern Munich

 

[albionfan37]

Personally I don’t think rdz is ready for a big club yet. He needs to get our team not making silly mistakes every game before he’s taken really serious as a big club manager

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Definitely wouldn't want Tuchel at the Albion. Miserable so and so

100% THIS

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Entourage.

Esp in Klipperty's case there's going to be a bus load of 'backroom staff' who are going to be looking for jobs.

I guess once that decision was announced nobody wants to be last club standing when the procession begins.

Plus I'd imagine in announcing Tuchel they're also saying 'suck it up fans he'll be gone soon enough, so let's get Hazza that runners up medal together'.

Yeah, but why is that different now than, say last season, or the one before?

 

[Stat Brother]

Yeah, but why is that different now than, say last season, or the one before?

Once Klipperty announced, for the sake of his staff who'll be out of work, I guess the pretense is over.
Beyond that I don't have a Scooby.

 

[perth seagull]

Xavi to Munich and Tuchel to Barcelona?

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

But what about Klopp, Xavi and Emma Hayes? They don't seem to be universally disliked – quite possibly the opposite!

Tuchel is a mutual thing, the others seem to be them leaving under their own steam.

I also wonder if it's Tuchel being clever? He announces he's leaving now means if Munich sack him it's a bigger pay out?

 

[perth seagull]

Tuchel could end up at Newcastle. Howe might be on borrowed time.

 

[Peteinblack]

Potter signs up to Linguaphone “Teach yourself German in 30 days”

"Es ist, was es ist"

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Tuchel could end up at Newcastle. Howe might be on borrowed time.

Mourinho (and Zidane if he can be arsed) also on the market.