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LennX
Profile Joined October 2010
4572 Posts
May 31 2018 11:25 GMT
#5981
Better for Zidane to leave on a high than to get sacked next season for failing to win the double
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Bacillus
Profile Joined August 2010
Finland2117 Posts
May 31 2018 11:26 GMT
#5982
I bet Conte is waiting for a call right now. Tottenham are apparently worried about Poch.
Acrofales
Profile Joined August 2010
Spain18470 Posts
May 31 2018 11:29 GMT
#5983
Zidane is a clever man. Next season even winning the league wouldn't be enough after such a legendary CL run. And at some point the luck is gonna run out. He managed RM well, but Bale is unhappy, Ronaldo is a year older every year, and Ramos can't singlehandedly keep the defense up forever. Best to get out on a high, and let someone else try to renew the team
Dante08
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Singapore4189 Posts
May 31 2018 11:35 GMT
#5984
I was shocked at first but it actually makes alot of sense. Dam Zidane is a genius.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 31 2018 11:36 GMT
#5985
Yeah Conte is early favorite which is good news for Chelsea, might be able to get some compensation for him now and go full ADL on Real lol.

Meanwhile Sarri after tonight can offer his resignation and then only has to pay €1.5million fine then can sign for Chelsea who then save €7million odd.
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Skynx
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Turkey7150 Posts
May 31 2018 11:40 GMT
#5986
lol wtf
"When seagulls follow the troller, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much" - King Cantona | STX 4 eva
nojok
Profile Joined May 2011
France15846 Posts
May 31 2018 11:40 GMT
#5987
Who is the last coach who was not fired by Real Madrid?
"Back then teams that won were credited, now it's called throw. I think it's sad." - Kuroky - Flap Flap Wings!
maze.
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany1392 Posts
May 31 2018 11:41 GMT
#5988
Right decision by Zidane. Highly unlikely to find similar success next season, so quit while you are ahead.

Real gonna go all out on the transfer market this summer. New coach, key players are getting older and Bale/Ronaldo are unhappy. They will overspent on world cup sensations again.
Misery on Secret: I managed to get kicked twice from the same team before I got my share of the money. 4Head
Bacillus
Profile Joined August 2010
Finland2117 Posts
May 31 2018 11:43 GMT
#5989
On May 31 2018 20:41 maze. wrote:
Real gonna go all out on the transfer market this summer. New coach, key players are getting older and Bale/Ronaldo are unhappy. They will overspent on world cup sensations again.

Heh, what was their shopping list last time?

Navas and James at least, I think. Anyone else?
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 31 2018 11:44 GMT
#5990
Yeh spent like crazy money on James Rodriguez who was average at best when he rocked up in Madrid. Navas was ok but they never really wanted him it seems and every summer they are linked with De Gea.
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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 31 2018 11:46 GMT
#5991
Ahhh right Zidane is "forced" out it seems, fallen out with players. Must have been Bale and Ronaldo as seen in the aftermath of the final.

Marca reporting it and so have a few english talkshows/sites

http://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2018/05/31/5b0fc903268e3ea5618b4579.html
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Acrofales
Profile Joined August 2010
Spain18470 Posts
May 31 2018 11:55 GMT
#5992
On May 31 2018 20:46 Pandemona wrote:
Ahhh right Zidane is "forced" out it seems, fallen out with players. Must have been Bale and Ronaldo as seen in the aftermath of the final.

Marca reporting it and so have a few english talkshows/sites

http://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2018/05/31/5b0fc903268e3ea5618b4579.html

I don't read that as forced out. Not that story at least.
DucK-
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Singapore11447 Posts
May 31 2018 11:58 GMT
#5993
On May 31 2018 20:02 Pandemona wrote:
When does that "building" process finish? He has been there 3 seasons, that is my argument. 3 Seasons, 0 trophies, £300million plus worth of talent bought into the club, nothing to show for it yet.

Mourinho normally done and dusted after 3 seasons at a club remember in that time normally has won the league and a few trophies xD
Just using as an example of time frame.


Yea of course mourinho can achieve that when he inherits a good squad (or spends big in Chelsea 1.0 case). You can't compare mourinho success with klopp because their circumstances are different. United is probably similar but no one thinks he is successful at the moment despite 2 cup wins in the first season (in which he was backed much better financially).

Also in his first season, klopp did not buy a single first team player because he replaced Rodgers in October. Technically he should be judged only for 2 full seasons.

So once again, klopp starts off with a shit squad, so it's unreasonable to expect trophies immediately, though he should have won at least once in the 3 chances he had. At this rate of rebuilding, success should come soon enough. He should be given 2-3 more years to win something big. That's when he should be judged.




Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 31 2018 12:01 GMT
#5994
On May 31 2018 20:55 Acrofales wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 31 2018 20:46 Pandemona wrote:
Ahhh right Zidane is "forced" out it seems, fallen out with players. Must have been Bale and Ronaldo as seen in the aftermath of the final.

Marca reporting it and so have a few english talkshows/sites

http://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2018/05/31/5b0fc903268e3ea5618b4579.html

I don't read that as forced out. Not that story at least.

They are saying Bale and Ronaldo were not happy with how he treated them, Ronaldo wants out now and Bale wants assurances. I am reading between the lines a bit :D
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Ysellian
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands9029 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-05-31 12:12:54
May 31 2018 12:10 GMT
#5995
Smart move from Zidane I feel. Apart from the CL he didn't have the best of seasons, and he was always in fear of getting sacked. (At least that is what I feel is the case with RM) You feel someone who brought them the double the previous year would get a little more credit.
haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2744 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-05-31 12:27:23
May 31 2018 12:26 GMT
#5996
I agree. The team finished #3 in la liga with lot of draws and looses against small teams. And Leganés eliminated them in the Cup at 2 legs.

Zidane knows the team has problems and that he can't depend on winning CL forever.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 31 2018 12:36 GMT
#5997
Oh fuck, Chelsea just announced they are putting the stadium plans on hold citing;

The decision was made due to the current unfavourable investment climate


Oh my, i hope this is some sorta master plan from Roman because he isn't getting his visa and not for any other reason
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
May 31 2018 12:53 GMT
#5998
It's going to be fucking hilarious if Wenger takes over from Zidane.
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
WillyWanker
Profile Joined December 2011
France1915 Posts
May 31 2018 13:16 GMT
#5999
Wow, I didn't expect that.

No way Madrid gets Conte, not with Florentino. Zidane to Juve? Allegri has been there for a while and it's kind of the end of a cycle there. I don't see him wanting to coach the national team that young, he'll want to coach a few clubs before that while he's at the top.
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51703 Posts
May 31 2018 13:33 GMT
#6000
i do want to see france capitulate and deschamps get sacked, only for zidane to waltz in.
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