Txiki Begiristain

[LDN Blue 7,903]

This guy seems like he'll start a 2nd wave of useless big money signings. I'm not liking the sounds of that if I'm honest. That being said, I do recognise our need for more/better players, but I don't think this is the man to do it.

[Kostas 1,468]

I doubt that all he did in Barcelona was transfers but then again we certainly need an improvement in that area.

While it may look like we've been transfer-shy (or cost-cutting for some) for the last few years we actually did try to get some of the big names but failed epically (Kaka,Daniel Alves, Robinho, Aguero and Neymar to mention a few) .

His transfer record may not look staggering but I think his role was bigger than that and could be related to the strongest Barcelona team ever. Then again ,as much as I hate them, that club is set in a certain way and follows a certain football philosophy that prevents one man from getting all the credit, whether that is Guardiola, Rijkaard or Laporta himself, Johan Cruyff is my best bet.

Taking a wild guess I think his first signing will be Lukaku.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Taking a wild guess I think his first signing will be Lukaku.

Now now Kostas, don't be so naive about this. If there's one thing I've learnt over the last few season it's: Don't get confident in a "potential transfer" till it actually happens

[Kostas 1,468]

Now now Kostas, don't be so naive about this. If there's one thing I've learnt over the last few season it's: Don't get confident in a "potential transfer" till it actually happens

I'm not usually a transfer muppet but I really have a feeling about this one

To Txiki's defence I don't think there are many with better records as Sporting Directors (responsible for the strategy, scouting, transfers and style of a team).That is as long as the "omnipotent manager" way of doing things is out of the question.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I'm not usually a transfer muppet but I really have a feeling about this one

To Txiki's defence I don't think there are many with better records as Sporting Directors (responsible for the strategy, scouting, transfers and style of a team).That is as long as the "omnipotent manager" way of doing things is out of the question.

Haha well I had a good feeling about Aguero (yes, I was one of those..) and Silva to an extent, so I don't really get excited over these transfers.

And you're right about Txiki. And Carlo's the type of manager that won't get into clashes with the Sporting Director. One of the good things about Arnesen is, he didn't interfere with the team directly, he and Jose got along.

[NattyBlue 44]

Lets just hope that whatever happens...is for the best! lol

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Lets just hope that whatever happens...is for the best! lol

Amen!

[Madmax 9,219]

Guardian reports there has been contact with him, but our interest has cooled.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Ancelotti also laughed off the claims that Chelsea are aiming to appoint Beguiristain as Arnesen's successor in West London.

The Italian joked: "I don't know this name. I think there was a player at Barcelona, but I don't know what job he is doing now."