Korea 734 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 ‘I am deeply disappointed to have been dismissed as manager of Swansea City. In particular, the manner in which it happened and the actions the club has taken since notifying me in the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. I am, of course taking legal advice and the LMA have already written to the club asking for a proper explanation as to why I was summarily dismissed. Until we receive the response I am unable to say any more about the termination but I do want to take this early opportunity to thank the Swansea City fans for their continued support and say it has been an honour to manage this great football club.‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my time managing in the Barclays Premier League which I consider to be the one of the best leagues in world football. I leave the club proud of our collective achievements over the past 20 months and I believe we have continued the club’s progression in the manner of my predecessors including Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers.‘Of course the obvious highlight during my time in charge was leading Swansea to the first major trophy in the club’s history in winning the Capital One Cup at Wembley resulting in European qualification. In addition, our 9th place in the Barclays Premier League was our highest finish in 31 years and the second highest in the club's 102-year history which again is something which fills me with pride. This season we have all enjoyed the memorable journey in the Europa League where the team will soon to face Napoli in the last 32 of the competition. The club has informed me that I cannot visit the training ground to say my farewells to the players so I do that now through this statement. The players have been fantastic and their contribution under the very professional guidance of my coaching staff has been absolutely fundamental to the club’s recent successes. Three members of my staff have also been dismissed.‘Whilst league results have been disappointing of late, we are still 12th in the table and it is there for all to see the fine margins in the league this season in terms of points that separate 11 clubs. Although we have been unfortunate with injuries, I believe our league form would have improved and that we would have benefited from the forthcoming Europa League and FA Cup matches. ‘I wish the club the very best for the future and for the rest of the season in the Barclays Premier League, Europa League and The FA Cup.’-Michael Landrup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,486 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Vidic to leave United. i think few more will jump in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,504 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Vidic to leave United. i think few more will jump in the summerOther than Vidic, Nani & Kagawa...most of their players wouldn't really improve other top european clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Other than Vidic, Nani & Kagawa...most of their players wouldn't really improve other top european clubs.I like how you've chosen three players that have completely underwhelmed everyone for about two years. Ainsley Harriott, The_Flash and jeronimo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 What a fucking job United have to re build that mess of a team. The_Flash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laoch20 22 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 So Vidic is leaving United, I thought the captain always stays aboard the sinking ship! The_Flash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 £50 on Liverpool to beat Arsenal tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Just stumbled across this gem https://twitter.com/wilfriedzaha/status/128528491330281472 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,504 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/07/newcastle-reserve-coach-sacked-for-allegedly-striking-player-after-conceded-penalty/related/Newcastle's Under-21 manager resigned...after allegations that he hit a defender for giving away a penalty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono 791 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 United's new shirt sponsorship deal will be around 70m pounds per year I'm hearing ? Crazy if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Why do people expect arsenal to lose to liverpool??They haven't lost there since 2007 and that was when crouch scored a hatrick during benitez time.The worst result arsenal will get is a draw. I want them to lose but arsenal is liverpools bogey team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 omfg 54 seconds Liv 1 - Arse 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Just got here... What have I missed?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Skertl's Brace9min Liv 2 - Arse 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,534 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Lots of blahhhh on Gerrard and 2-0 Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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