FUSA annual gaffer sacking pool.

Noticed that Phil Hart has been given the kiss of death "2 matches to save job" at Pompey. He is obviously the first to go, but who do you think will be the next two?? Anybody hits the tri-fecta and fabulous prizes await.

 

I think other than Hart, and possibly Brown, I don't think we'll see a sack-fest this year. Nothing until Christmas anyway, and possibly not even then. I think with the strengthening of other teams up top, owners of the "other 12" are more realistic about things and will be willing to give more time. I think even relegation isn't seen as bad as it once was, given the ability of teams to bounce back with good planning.

 

there's always the surprising sacking before the predictable sacking.

last year, curbishley leaving was surprising. keegan was not. two years ago, jose leaving was sudden, sammy lee was a coming from a mile away.

so this year hart leaving isn't surprising. martinez leaving wigan will be.

 

Hart, then Megson. As much as Brown should probably get a pink slip, I think Hull will stay with him too long. So I'll go for the oft maligned and underappreciated McCarthy.

 

Ah well, wishful thinking overtook rational thought.

I say again, how the hell could Hart have done any better than he did?

 

Speaking of Brown. Did anyone read his description about the anticipation of Bullard's return as being "mouthwatering"?

UUUhhhmmm.

I can think of a lot of ways and adjectives, good and bad, to describe Jimmay, but mouthwatering would never ever ever ever be amoung the choices. A little creepy if you ask me.

 

BTW, Hart has to be wondering what the hell he can do. Brian Clough could be reincarnated and be the Pompey gaffer, and he would still be in the relegation spots. That mess is a lot bigger than Hart.

 

Exactly Stevey. After selling everyone off he started the season with what: 10 players and a case of beer?

Then the ownership issue finally gets cleared up right as the window closes (what the hell was the holdup I still don't know), they buy dozens of castoffs and randoms and he's suddenly expected to start winning?

Especially when he assumed the role simply to stop the mess that Tony Adams had got the team into?

If I were him I would've stepped down over the summer.

 

Nobody would actually take the Pompey job so they might be stuck with Hart.


Hughes will be sacked as Man City manager. They will go on some horrible run and that'll be the end of his career there. Really, I don't think they want him as manager and would look for any excuse to sack him.

 

I gotta disagree with FFC24 re: Hughes. I think ManCity will play Champions League football next year. If he gets the sack, it will be next year, because the team doesn't go as far in the Champions League as the owner wants/expects (Hughes lacks the European experience to do well there).

 

Out of the blue, Harry Redknapp has gone from 50-1 to 2-1 in the London books. He denies leaving, and rumors are flying about of impropriety on his part :shock: There seems to be a certain pattern of behavior for this guy, who seems to always be one step ahead of the posse out to hang him.

 

Honestly... It never ends.

Why would he leave? The club has provided whatever he has wanted and they are being rewarded.

I have not read anything to suggest it is because of backroom deals. In fact - I cant find anything that is little more than speculation as to the reason for the betting.

 

I am not sure who you are talking about - Winning the League! Come on - Ridiculous!

Pushing for a spot in the top 4 - sure!

Once again, the issue here is speculation - and it isnt even the good speculation. You know - like a guy who knows a guy said ______.

This is simply, "We have no idea, but this MIGHT be why..."

If I was a manager I would leave West Ham, Ports, SouthHam, and whatever other club as well. I would want to get to the biggest club I could.

Thats the American dream - whats wrong with that? It isnt like he went and stole the money from the owners wallet while they were in the shower! They wanted to win and if they got overextended - they are as much to blame as anyone.

Spurs getting relegated - PAAHHHHLEEEEAAAASSEEEE... If it didnt happen last year it aint happening this year.

Yawn...

 

Jens; I know you're a Spurs fan, but this guy has been shady for years. I can't blame you for defending him, cause the man is a tremendous manager (don't think anyone can dispute that). However, if Harry were the gaffer at a team you despise..say Arse, we both know your opinion would be quite different.

 

Without a doubt.

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If Harry goes he goes - as of now - I dont see it, but I am keeping close to the news feeds.