Managerial Thread - 23/24 Season - Lolverpool

[Paulie Gualtieri]

German sources report that Alonso prefers Bayern.

 

[maclean]

German sources report that Alonso prefers Bayern.

Well, they would

 

[Chimaera]

I think he likely would.

I've said that following Klopp is not going to be easy. Even if the squad is much closer to being complete. Having to move, learn a league, not be the biggest spender, having other extremely competitive sides are all difficult to handle for any manager.

If Alonso goes to Bayern, sure, the rope might be short, but they're the City of that league. He's already done a lot of the scouting, he can get basically any player he might want, and he doesn't potentially have to move his family. There's also no issues if he says in 2-3 seasons, hey, I'm off to Madrid. At Liverpool, I'm not sure they want to be seen as a stepping stone job.

 

[Savant]

Well, they would

Only 3 more months of this to go

 

[Chimaera]

I expect it's likely wrapped up way before then.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[Savant]

I expect it's likely wrapped up way before then.

I don’t. I don’t think Alonso is going to announce anything until after Bundesliga season (and maybe the Europa League final) is over. Maybe some whispers, but this is going to linger

 

[Chimaera]

I tend to think he's going to come out and have a statement in a month or so about his plans. I mean, he only really has 10 league matchups left.

It's March. I think by April we'll likely see that title wrapped up.

 

[Savant]

Okay so Bournemouth’s Technical Director, Richard Hughes has announced that he isn’t going back. He’s been consistently linked to LFC; with some thought that he would come in as DOF to work under (his friend) Michael Edwards; and Edwards would be in a newly created, higher position TBA.

So maybe?

 

[Live in the Now]

Manager rumors like this don't make any sense. I would be shocked if anyone as professional as Alonso has even said more than two or three words about this situation to anyone (besides his spouse or kids) on the planet.

 

[cgf]

Manager rumors like this don't make any sense. I would be shocked if anyone as professional as Alonso has even said more than two or three words about this situation to anyone (besides his spouse or kids) on the planet.

Unless he has zero intention of moving this summer, then his agent should already be talking to teams.

 

[maclean]

Unless he has zero intention of moving this summer, then his agent should already be talking to teams.

His agent doesn't make the final decision though, this isn't Mykhailo Mudryk we're talking about.

 

[cgf]

His agent doesn't make the final decision though, this isn't Mykhailo Mudryk we're talking about.

Of course not, his agent is doing what Xabi has instructed him to.

 

[Chimaera]

They likely are looking to see what the money is like and what support / plan they'll get.

Whether he spends time on it or not, you're correct in the agent likely having some communications.

 

[cgf]

Sport Bild is reporting that Leverkusen has a 20-strong list of candidates they are scouting/exploring to replace Alonso, including Fabian Hürzeler, Sebastian Hoeneß, Raphael Wicky, Joroen Rijsdijk, and Kieran McKenna.

 

[phisherman]

Liverpool want Xabi but Liverpool wants sporting director first. What if the sporting director doesn't want Xabi?

 

[cheechoo]

Hoeneß at Leverkusen. Please save me a seat.

He's next up.

 

[Chimaera]

Liverpool want Xabi but Liverpool wants sporting director first. What if the sporting director doesn't want Xabi?

They're going to sit around with their thumb up their ass doing nothing.

So... it won't really matter.

 

[Jussi]

Might as well put this here even thoug it covers his playing career as well:



United went really hard after Bellingham. Had him at Carrington with Ole, SAF, Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona present. But the kid wanted guaranteed playing minutes and despite refusing to give him that, they respected his ambition. "Most mature 17-year old I've ever met."

 

[Peen]

Lower tier source linking Michel Sanchez and Sebastian Hoeness to Chelsea.

Flick, RDZ, Amorim, Mou, Alonso also names discussed for various reasons.

 

[Jussi]

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

would without a shred of doubt take Ole over Keane as a manager, 7 days a week. would personally rather neither.

good lord, tho, Ole really does look like Andy Serkis doesn't he

 

[cgf]

would without a shred of doubt take Ole over Keane as a manager, 7 days a week. would personally rather neither.

good lord, tho, Ole really does look like Andy Serkis doesn't he

Don't tell anyone, but Ole's post-playing career has actually just been an elaborate performance art piece by Andy.

 

[cgf]

After leading our U17's to the EM & WM last year, Christian Wück will take over the women's senior NT.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Don't tell anyone, but Ole's post-playing career has actually just been an elaborate performance art piece by Andy.

Believe it or not, his playing career too. The lad is good!