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Benitez interest in Chav job is expected, but Hoddle embarrasses himself, too

Discussion in 'Tottenham Hotspur' started by Hoddle is a god, Mar 7, 2012.

  1. I've lifted this straight off the BBC website:-


    Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits he is interested in becoming Chelsea's next permanent manager. "A manager that wants to wins trophies has to keep an eye on the top sides. Chelsea are a top side," said Benitez. But the Spaniard denied reports he was asked to replace Andre Villas-Boas on a temporary basis, saying there was "no proper offer on the table".

    Harry Redknapp, Pep Guardiola and Joachim Low all distanced themselves from the Blues job on Tuesday. Villas-Boas was sacked as Chelsea boss on Sunday following a 1-0 defeat by West Brom, the latest result in a poor run of form that has seen the Blues drop out of the top four in the Premier League. Tottenham manager Redknapp has ruled himself out of contention, while Barcelona manager Guardiola laughed off speculation linking him with a switch to England.

    Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho and Benitez, without a club since leaving Inter Milan in 2010, are also among the bookmakers' favourites to succeed Villas-Boas. "I have a record in the Champions League and I have experience in the Premier League," Benitez told BBC Radio 5 live. I know a good project will come. When this project will come I don't know.
    "You can't stay without a job for a long time. I like to manage and I like to challenge and win trophies and stay involved. I've been waiting for one year, I want to work and have a job. The Premier League is my priority and a top side would be better."

    On talk of an offer to take over until end of season, he said: "There are a lot of rumours in the media and you have to be professional and you have to be ready just in case. But there was no proper offer on the table."

    However, Chelsea fans voiced their disapproval on any potential move for the 51-year-old by chanting against him during the Blues' 2-0 FA Cup win at Birmingham on Tuesday. Instead supporters clamoured for the return of Mourinho, who won six trophies in his three seasons at Stamford Bridge between 2004 and 2007. But Benitez added: "I can understand that Chelsea fans want Mourinho but I have been very successful. If you ask Liverpool or Valencia fans, they would say they want me back."

    Redknapp, strongly tipped as the next England manager following Fabio Capello's resignation in February, says it is a dream job for somebody. "It's a club you can win a championship at because the owner spares no expense. If you do well, the sky's the limit," he said. "[But] it would be difficult. I wouldn't be able to come back to north London so I'll pass on that one."

    Guardiola is yet to sign an extension to his current Nou Camp deal which runs out at the end of June. But, when asked if there had been any contact, he said sarcastically: "I speak every day with Chelsea."

    Germany coach Low's agent, Harun Arslan, insisted the 52-year-old is focused on leading Germany at Euro 2012. He told BBC Sport: "Joachim Low is under contract until 2014 with the German national team and he will take that team to Poland and Ukraine for Euro 2012 in three months' time. We therefore won't be making any remarks about the Chelsea manager's job." It is also understood that reports of a meeting between Low and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in a Geneva hotel yesterday are incorrect.

    Although Villas-Boas was Chelsea's eighth manager in the last eight years, Redknapp believes the role remains an attractive one. "So many people would love that job and a chance to work at a great club with the backing that the manager gets there - but you've got to make a success of it. If you do well, the sky's the limit."

    Meanwhile, former Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle has admitted he would relish returning to the west London club. Hoddle, who spent three years at the helm during the mid-1990s, said: "If they were prepared to look for an English manager, I would love to go back there. I really must say that. But I think they will probably keep with the policy of staying foreign, I really do."
     
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  2. BazSpurs86

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    Reading the article you've posted at face value, I'm not so sure that Hoddle embarrasses himself here. He is pushed to talk about management at Chelsea and gave a seemingly honest answer. He has stated that he won't leave his football academy until it is self sustaining or able to run itself.

    He definitely won't be offered the post, that is true and to link him with the job is fairytale stuff but I don't think it's an embarrassment to Glenn.
     
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  4. BazSpurs86

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    Longer, Wolves 2006. But I would slightly (!) worry if I was a Chelsea fan that the rumour of Rafa being boss seems to be gathering pace. They might win the ECL under him in 5 years but I don't know about the EPL.
     
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    I don't even want to think about that fat toolbag at the helm.
     
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    You might have to, SW6! <whistle>
     
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    I must say I'm a little surprised Benitez wants to come back to the PL....just look at the treatment he used to get! <yikes>


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    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    oh glen <doh>
     
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  9. I just wish Glenn hadn't put himself forward. It smacks of desperation, and he doesn't need to be so desperate as to put himself forward for the Chelsea job, even in jest, as I am sure his comment was meant.

    Let Benitez have the job, and then that will be two top EPL sides that will have sacked him.
     
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    SpursDisciple Booking: Mod abuse - overturned on appeal
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    Well one and Liverpool
     
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  11. Very naughty, HD!
    <laugh>
     
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  12. KingHotspur

    KingHotspur Well-Known Member

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    Some journo probably asked if he would consider it if offered and he just gave his reply.
     
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    Who's the one?
     
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    I'll give him a year.
     
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    He has merely said he would love to have another go at Chelsea, it would be a dream job although totally unrealistic that he would get it, or in fact any managerial job in football, let's be honest here.

    That is not putting himself forward.

    Considering that he was instrumental in our change in fortunes in the early 90's, it's not surprising that he feels some sort of affinity to the club is it?

    Couldn't believe it when we signed Ruud Gullit...
     
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