AVB gone to Zenit

[zolayes 14,489]

Im wishing him well . He didnt deserve the level of abuse he has been given .

[bushman 2,043]

AVB attitude was not well taken by players at Chelsea. I was happy to see him go. His approach to today´s footballers might not sit well. I do not wish him bad, but he is not PL material, I feel.

[Jase 43,479]

Seems like his first game will be tomorrow against Dortmund. Waiting to see that high line used against Klopp's side...

EDIT: OR maybe not. Will only be presented as the new manager on 20th March. Meh.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He got harsh treatment here, but I think it was down to his attitude. He isn't a good enough manager to me though. Tim sherwood level

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He got harsh treatment here, but I think it was down to his attitude. He isn't a good enough manager to me though. Below Tim sherwood level

[Jase 43,479]

He got harsh treatment here, but I think it was down to his attitude. He isn't a good enough manager to me though. Below Tim sherwood level

He is too stubborn in sticking to how he wants to play, even when it's not working(!) and still got a lot to improve on with his human/player management skills.

[Thendo 1,088]

Great to see that he wants to get back into the game so quickly, wish him well.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Wish him all the best - His style of play didn't suit the English game. Still rate him as a manager and think he will go on to do good things.

[Fulham Broadway 16,844]

I dont rate him, only a matter of time before hes found out. I suppose he's still young, but you shouldnt be arrogant when still learning. He was good for the yids :blue scalf:

[Rmpr 8,977]

Hahahahahaha.... there goes any chance of us signing WITSEL.

Lol.

Why would we want to sign Witsel?

He is expensive and doesnt complement Matic...

[didierforever 7,349]

Why would we want to sign Witsel?

He is expensive and doesnt complement Matic...

Well, to start with they DID play well together for benfica.

Secondly, we don't have DMs in our squad. Mikel is lower than luiz in jose's list. And both of them might not be here next season.

Lamps was average at best in the withdrawn role in the earlier part of the season and again, even he might not be here next season.

Matic definitely lacks the physicality of playing 50 matches a season which he very well might need to if he is our only DM next time around.

Witsel's passing should even be questioned. Only thing would be his speed to our style of play.

But given the definite lack of quality cms AVAILABLE at this moment, witsel would still be second in the list after kroos.

[Jase 43,479]

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1756800/andre-villas-boas-ready-zenit-st-petersburg-success?cc=4716

"I achieved success in all of my teams. I won four titles with Porto, reached Champions League quarter finals with Chelsea, and the team later won the trophy. Tottenham had a good run in the Premier League.

"There were some mistakes, but the results are clear for all to see. As for my exit from Tottenham, there were contract issues there.

Deary me...

[Special Juan 27,425]

The blokes brain-washed himself.

[didierforever 7,349]

Heheheheb ehe.... oh avb...

[BloodIsBlue 291]

To be fair to AVB, they only really face planted in the big games and that is going to continue to happen with or without him. It doesn't matter who you are if your chairman sells Modric than Bale on you and than uses the money to buy a whole bunch of players you don't want, or that won't really do anything, you're team will regress. They didn't manage the funds from those players well and that's the real problem with the spurs. Levy should be put on the guillotine, better for us though.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Insufferable prick.

[silviupastean 135]

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1756800/andre-villas-boas-ready-zenit-st-petersburg-success?cc=4716

"I achieved success in all of my teams. I won four titles with Porto, reached Champions League quarter finals with Chelsea, and the team later won the trophy. Tottenham had a good run in the Premier League.

"There were some mistakes, but the results are clear for all to see. As for my exit from Tottenham, there were contract issues there.

Deary me...

yeah, if losing 3-1 to napoli and being sacked means qualifying for the quarters, then yes, he is right.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Well, to start with they DID play well together for benfica.

Secondly, we don't have DMs in our squad. Mikel is lower than luiz in jose's list. And both of them might not be here next season.

Lamps was average at best in the withdrawn role in the earlier part of the season and again, even he might not be here next season.

Matic definitely lacks the physicality of playing 50 matches a season which he very well might need to if he is our only DM next time around.

Witsel's passing should even be questioned. Only thing would be his speed to our style of play.

But given the definite lack of quality cms AVAILABLE at this moment, witsel would still be second in the list after kroos.

Tbf they didn't get a good run together. The first great Matic season was they year when both Garcia and Witsel left. Before 2012-13 Matic looked pretty poor.