The Next Manager?

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Jose or bust then...

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Don't know why people think Benitez will get the job. Don't see him coming back unless we have a fantastic rest of the season. We've done pretty poorly under him and he doesn't fit what Roman wants (long-term offensive vision). Don't see Mourinho back either. He doesn't fit the team we built and wants more control than Roman is willing to give up. Plus, the mess he's creating at Real Madrid this season is a reminder of the baggage he can bring. I think Roman will go with a coach of a team that does well this year. Maybe Simeone from Athletico, Petkovic from Lazio, Remi Garde from Lyon. But I can also see him trying to pry away Klopp. Or, he can get another manager: I don't really care. There are plenty of capable managers out there. I just want a manager that comes in and has say in transfers and some patience from the owner (not likely).

[DDA 9,924]

If true I am not bothered in the slightest. Pep here would only end badly anyway when Roman starts poking his nose in with transfers and selection of the team. If you think Pep or Jose would have put up with this Torres saga then you are wrong.

[Sheva. 5,373]

The fact hes the best manager this club has ever had, by an absolute country mile

Because he had success here once doesn't guarantee it will be the same again. I just look at how things have gone for him at Madrid this season, while playing with a much better squad than ours, in a far less competitive league and worry.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Stop crying guys, he won't be the only messiah for our club. Move on!

[Zone 290]

Some of the comment here..smfh. So any player that's not 6ft2 qualifies as a Guardiola signing?

We'll be perfectly fine without him. It's the media that made him "our #1 target" not the club.

[bluesman2610 1,415]

bring on klopp from dortmund has a knack to get the best out talented young players..

[different level 1,056]

I'm so happy Pep won't be coming here. Now if Jose stays put in Madrid, I'd have a look at Klopp. He is doing a brilliant job in Dortmund, remember they were struggling in midtable before he took charge and then he brought two consecutive bundesliga titles.

[Joker10 946]

How funny would it be if Roman tried to sign Tito?

Luis Enrique may have been a possible candidate to take over for Pep if he had stayed at Barca.

Might as well go with him if he wants a Barca manager.

[The only place to be 11,313]

The fact hes the best manager this club has ever had, by an absolute country mile, with the opportunity to replace Rafael f'ing Benitez makes it a good idea to me. If Roman cant swallow his pride and admit he was wrong on this, then more the fool him.

They don't work well together though. We saw that 5 years ago.

Maybe Laurent Blanc will get the job, there's really not many options, i can think of him, Jose, Klopp and Rafa. No one else.

Klopp would be my first choice now, but if we're being honest we're simply entering into the territory of 'good managers that Roman wouldn't think twice about sacking'. That's why I wanted Pep. He's a good manager but he's also held in high regard by Roman, so there would be a lot of time afforded to him.

Honestly, I couldn't give a shit at the moment so long as it isn't Rafa.

[Rmpr 8,977]

This is a massive slap in the face for the board/Roman and you know what? They deserve it. They've shown a lack of class in dealing with people for so long thinking money fixes everything. I hope this humbles them a lot.

I agree, but I think (and stand by it) that Roman deserves one last chance to stick with a manager. I will support him with his next choice, but if he sacks another manager, he will get my full rage.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Finally, thank fuck that bullshit saga is over

LMAO - hope he gets em relegated - they're only down the road and I work with so many Bitter CL Final Bayern supporters

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Did this need a new topic?

[bababoom 4,478]

Why would Klopp leave Dortmund for us..?

[Liquidator 5,176]

don't worry guys it increases the chances that Rafa will get the job full time!