on that last part, we aren't equipped for the Premier league. Most clubs aren't, even with the cash injection of PL money.
St Etienne is very close to Lyon and Julien Sable (who we were linked to right at the start of all this, or perhaps when Beale came), is currently Assistant Manager of St Etienne edit - no he isn't - he's assitant at Nice. St Etienne's wikipedia not been updated for a couple years Detective me not
Only worry with a Maric type is that the club will see them as someone they can force dodds upon as they are unlikely to have major demands given it is their first job. A strong character like Still would (maybe/hopefully) be reluctant for that to be case and would carry (strong) demands eg assistant, analyst, coach etc . However, if the 'highest bidder' thing is true that puts me off Still as it seems he cares more about the financial side rather than preferring a project. I'm surprised we haven't been linked to Cifuentes at QPR ; he's done a great job.
Asked a question yesterday and got this answer, please apply the *'pinch of salt' rule. *"'Lens can do better, no offence. There are managers, in France/Europe, who'd jump at the chance to go there." No problem, thanks. *Someone was saying he'd given Sunderland an idea of the players he'd propose if he took the job. Whether that was part of the interview, or not, I've absolutely no idea ... ... just gossip and I've no idea how well informed it might be.