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weasie · Skylarking Joined: 10 May 2008 Posts: 907

I was watching a weekly EPL footy show this morning and there was an interesting discussion that took place about who would be able to fill Sir Alex's shoes once he retires. There was a little introductory piece about Sir Alex's history. I had no idea that he had such a long history in the sport and that he is considered to be the one of the best EPL coaches of all time.

After the video clip there was a lively discussion about who could follow in his footsteps. Let's just say that 'the special one' was mentioned more than once! Wink

So, what is your opinion? Who do you think could handle the job?

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Mr Tein · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:44 pm Post subject:

what is EPL. I've been watching footie for 40 years and never come across this acronym.

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weasie · Skylarking Joined: 10 May 2008 Posts: 907

EPL = English Premier League
SPL = Scottish Premier League

I guess because I'm in Canada the leagues are known as EPL and SPL, whereas in England and Scotland it's just PL?

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donavan · Apple Venus Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1751

YOU HAVE GOT TO MAKE ALLOWANCES FOR TEIN, HE'S A DOOFUS. Mr. Green

Mr Tein · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:56 am Post subject:

Sorry guys - I support real football. Thats league division 1.

However if there was a league of teams arranged by lack of debt we would be top and most of the EPL would be bottom. My team are one of the few professional clubs who have zero debt.

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Mr Tein · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:22 am Post subject:

Chances are that they may well do another Busby. Great manager whose shadow hung over the club and all subseaunt managers until fergie. And fergie only just survived!

It is either gonna be a big european manager or somebody like Steve Bruce. In fact a tenner of bruce would be a good bet!

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The Lost Jockey · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:07 am Post subject:

I'd bet on an ex-Man U player. I would suggest Roy Keane but he seems to have cocked up (again) at Ipswich. Bruce a distinct possibility, Hughes possible if he can get City's superstars firing. I quite like Steve Coppell but he's an underachiever.

Probably not Mourihno - how about Hiddink? Or a double header of Giggs and Scholes?? (Alright Scholes lacks the personality but Giggs not that far fetched).

donavan · Apple Venus Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1751

Steve Coppell for me but he has no chance. Martin O'neill want's it, hope he never gets it. The Special one want's it but he would turn it into a circus. Keep an eye on England, with success Fabio Capello would be a big contender. To be honest if he could win the world cup for England he would be a dead cert.

donavan · Apple Venus Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1751

Mr Tein wrote:

Sorry guys - I support real football. Thats league division 1.

However if there was a league of teams arranged by lack of debt we would be top and most of the EPL would be bottom. My team are one of the few professional clubs who have zero debt.

but you (your team) are crap. but I get your point. and mick channon was something very special. happy mcmenemies from at time gone by. may it soon return. all's dell what ends well. Smile

Mr Tein · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject:

donavan wrote:

Mr Tein wrote:

Sorry guys - I support real football. Thats league division 1.

However if there was a league of teams arranged by lack of debt we would be top and most of the EPL would be bottom. My team are one of the few professional clubs who have zero debt.

but you (your team) are crap. but I get your point. and mick channon was something very special. happy mcmenemies from at time gone by. may it soon return. all's dell what ends well. Smile

crap. Maybe. But its honest football. Something the EPL has lost touch with...

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donavan · Apple Venus Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1751

Mr Tein wrote:

donavan wrote:

Mr Tein wrote:

Sorry guys - I support real football. Thats league division 1.

However if there was a league of teams arranged by lack of debt we would be top and most of the EPL would be bottom. My team are one of the few professional clubs who have zero debt.

but you (your team) are crap. but I get your point. and mick channon was something very special. happy mcmenemies from at time gone by. may it soon return. all's dell what ends well. Smile

crap. Maybe. But its honest football. Something the EPL has lost touch with...

you are begining to sound like daisy Mr. Green

The Lost Jockey · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:27 am Post subject:

donavan wrote:

Steve Coppell for me but he has no chance. Martin O'neill want's it, hope he never gets it. The Special one want's it but he would turn it into a circus. Keep an eye on England, with success Fabio Capello would be a big contender. To be honest if he could win the world cup for England he would be a dead cert.

Would Capello want it? He might be too old to start a big club job like that. Perhaps what's needed is another pugnacious Scot - step forward Gordon Strachan (or did he fall out with Fergie, in which case, no chance).

donavan · Apple Venus Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1751

The Lost Jockey wrote:

donavan wrote:

Steve Coppell for me but he has no chance. Martin O'neill want's it, hope he never gets it. The Special one want's it but he would turn it into a circus. Keep an eye on England, with success Fabio Capello would be a big contender. To be honest if he could win the world cup for England he would be a dead cert.

Would Capello want it? He might be too old to start a big club job like that. Perhaps what's needed is another pugnacious Scot - step forward Gordon Strachan (or did he fall out with Fergie, in which case, no chance).

good point but i think he would want more. how many champs know when it is time to go?

oh and gordon is a moron Mr. Green

paranoid android · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

Davie Moyes?

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weasie · Skylarking Joined: 10 May 2008 Posts: 907

paranoid android wrote:

Davie Moyes?

Is he Scottish, Al? If so, his was one of the names bandied about (I should say 'aboot' Wink

) in the discussion that I saw.

Who is he (see signature below)? Confused

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