http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26081827 Ajax coach Frank De Boer says he would be happy to manage Liverpool or Tottenham in the future, despite rejecting approaches from both clubs. The 43-year-old is in his fourth season in charge of Ajax, having won the title every year so far in his first managerial role. De Boer told the BBC World Football Show: "Those two clubs are clubs that I think in the future I could be a manager of. I think the history of the clubs and what you can do with the team is my cup of tea." But the former Ajax, Barcelona and Rangers defender added: "I'm not really thinking about it because I'm very happy here at Ajax. I'm not in a hurry to leave because everybody is still happy with me. "I step in my car with a big smile to go to the club. I don't think I'm finished here but there will come a time when I don't like it any more or the club doesn't like me anymore. Then we have to go both ways." And he confirmed that he has turned down the chance to talk to the Reds and Spurs in the past, adding "Liverpool especially". "Tottenham called my manager with the possibility after sacking [Andre] Villas-Boas but I said, 'no, right now it's not the right moment'," he said. The former Netherlands international and assistant coach, who was named Ajax boss in 2010 after the exit of Martin Jol , signed a new four-year contract in the summer. His side went four points clear of FC Twente on Friday with a 2-1 victory at Groningen. A bit cocky imo.
so he is after sherwoods job then and name dropped us as well the batard. brendan is our future, not sure sherwood is spurs.
OT. Luv, did you see that coincidence on the music thread? I posted asking someone to put up Cortez the KLiller by Neil Young and Crazy Horse. When I looked your last two posts were Buffalo Springfield and Neil Young
I wasn't too sure on Rodgers his first season, but he has redeemed himself this season. I wouldn't trade him.
Interestingly, when Carra interviewed Rodgers on Sunday, he did say a bit about not having a reputation because of his lack of a playing career. I think a big name like De Boer would have a bit of weight especially in the transfer window with his playing credentials well known. Famous players who become managers also can get a bit more leniency from the board (bar our Kenneth) because of their reputation demanding respect.
Pulling power will come from CL qualification. If BR finishes this year in 4th or above, spending what we did, keeping Suarez, with the injuries we've had.......that's the start of a fairly big reputation. I've seen no imminent disaster pending with BR to suggest anyone else is good enough to replace him. The list is full of guys at clubs who have or can throw a manager 100 million plus a window. Frank wasn't sniffing when the hard work was to be done. (Hes not really sniffing now tbh)
Even over, it is important to have had a decent playing career, it does help a lot. BUT....... Mourinho was a translator ffs!!!!! EDIT: Rafa was also one who really didn't get far as a player. Again, at least getting to a decent level ( both did) is good and gives you that insight.
I still feel that we need a respectable figures when it comes to dealing with transfer targets and negotiations. I dont think Ayre is the ruthless b*stard who can close out the deals. Rafa wrote an article today about how we spoke to players like Mascherano and Agger, developing a personal relationship and he obviously had a big say on transfer dealings. Rafa was a very respectable figure (he did have the attraction of CL football) and this did help when attracting players.
Why possibly missing out on say Louis Van Gaal as the director or Txiki would have helped, probably at least.
Aye, aye! What the **** is that all about? I was just commenting on the coincidence. You never catch me talking to fellow posters in that manner
Fergie, Britain's most successful recent manager played for rangers briefly, but mostly was a small name in a lot of small Scottish clubs. Wenger was never a very famous footballer. Played for smallish teams. Mourinho had a short career playing for nobodies. Rafa was never a big name and injured early. The fact that Rodgers never made it bigger than playing in Reading reserves puts him in the company of some of the most recent successful managers in the PL
