I heard a rather strange rumour yesterday that Harry's walking out on the club this week. I couldn't get the person who told me to elaborate on it though.
That would be awful. It would be nice to finally have a proper crack at the premier league without other issues hampering us! Our first season back after the last promotion got off to a weird start with the handing over of the company and not being able to buy any players.
Sounds a bit unlikely to me. He'd either walk out in indignation immediately, or plan with TF and the board a replacement and a transition period. To plan to walk out on the first day of the new season doesn't sound right, given that there's been no sign of any problems that Harry's had with his employers. I'd welcome Hoddle coming in to work with Harry. Every England manager gets panned. Steve Mclaren did, but in domestic football is fast rebuilding his reputation. McLaren would have replaced Redknapp eventually imo, so this may well be on the board's mind if Hoddle is appointed. He could be in place as early as next year.
I'd imagine that the rumour surfaced after someone read a thread like this and mentioned the possibility to a third party. They in turn put two and two together and came up with five. Hey presto! It's now become fact. Although having said that this person doesn't usually spread spurious rumours. Who knows?
Yep. Harry said at the time that McLaren couldn't turn Derby's offer down. I'm sure he would have stayed and I feel quite sure he would have eventually taken over. But someone was always going to come in for him. From Wikipedia: Hoddle's 60% win rate during his spell as [England] manager is only bettered by Sir Alf Ramsey and Fabio Capello.
Fantasy speculation: - Redknapp, by his own admission, hasn't really got the stomach for a struggle, was looking forward to the golf course until the 89th minute of the play off final, and has said several times he'd be happy to retire - he's looked at the squad and doesn't think we have a hope this year - the 3-5-2 formation isn't going well, but he's publicly committed to it and promised Rio we'd play it - there is already (rumoured) unrest in the dressing room - a relegation this season is a bitch of a way to finish his career, his ego and reputation would be severely dented .....might be a good time to go on a promotion high, reputation relatively intact....but doesn't that look disloyal/cowardly? Not if the owners get another coach in against my wishes, then its a point of principle! OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Seriously, very much doubt he will go until formal retirement at the end of the season, unless results are so dire he walks/is pushed before then. The temptation to add to the reputation is too strong, it's all about ego. That's why I don't equate criticism of Redknapp (or any other manager) to criticism of the club. They are guns for hire, short term appointments in the most part, who are driven by self interest rather than long term goals - and who can blame them in such a mercenary and unstable profession.
Glenn Hoddle being brought in specifically to help QPR adjust to the 3-5-2 formation? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/queens-park-rangers/11024448/Glenn-Hoddle-asked-by-Harry-Redknapp-to-mastermind-QPRs-switch-to-3-5-2-formation.html
QUOTE Hoddle "50 50" On QPR Role Glenn Hoddle is considering a return to football coaching with QPR, but it is understood any role would likely be on a part-time basis as the former England manager juggles numerous other commitments. Rangers boss Harry Redknapp is interested in adding Hoddle to his support staff and the former Chelsea, Tottenham, Southampton and Wolves boss is considering whether to accept the offer. The possibility of returning to the Premier League appeals to Hoddle - considered last December as successor to Andre Villas-Boas at Tottenham only for Tim Sherwood to be appointed instead - as a route to returning to the game. However, Hoddle also has to manage his television commitments with Sky, among others. A source close to Hoddle told Press Association Sport: "It's 50-50 as to whether he'll come back with QPR. He's thinking about it. "If he does come back it's very likely it would be on a part-time basis." Redknapp has been looking to add to his coaching staff since Steve McClaren, another former England boss, left to become boss of Derby last season.UNQUOTE
Six reasons Hoddle is perfect for QPR 11/08/2014 By David McIntyre 1. A very high-profile figure Like manager Harry Redknapp, Hoddle ticks the first box required by QPR's owners - he's a very high-profile figure, guaranteed to generate publicity and increase brand recognition. Hoddle is known throughout the football world, having been a wonderfully gifted player and more recently a manager of top clubs and of course the national team. 2. Still a hugely capable coach Aside from the commercial impact of Hoddle's arrival, he remains a respected, top-class experienced coach admired by many in the game. He lost the England job for non-football reasons and is widely credited with picking up where Terry Venables left off by overseeing a more sophisticated style than the traditional no-frills English approach. In that sense, the country has arguably regressed badly since his departure. 3. A 3-5-2 expert As has been widely noted recently, Hoddle is an expert when it comes to the 3-5-2 system Redknapp wants to adopt this season. As player-manager of Swindon and then Chelsea, Hoddle was a class act in the sweeper role and as England boss his team was fluent, well organised and unlucky to go out of the World Cup on penalties against Argentina. 4. Keen to develop youngsters QPR's owners say they are committed to developing the academy, so the arrival of Hoddle potentially ties in perfectly with their long-term plans. Unfortunately there is a chronic lack of youngsters throughout the Rangers youth system who look likely to become first-team material, so there's currently not much to work with. But Hoddle is passionate about developing youngsters and has formed his own academy and other youth development initiatives. 5. Experience of helping a club grow Many Chelsea fans credit Hoddle with laying the foundations for the Blues' transformation from troubled to hugely successful club. With QPR trying, often clumsily, to complete a similar journey, that experience could be an asset. 6. A natural successor to Redknapp? Given all of these factors, Hoddle has to be regarded as a possible successor to the 67-year-old Redknapp, whose contract expires at the end of the season. He has the credentials. the profile and now a chance to re-establish himself in club football. http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/west-london-sport-qpr/six-reasons-hoddle-is-perfect-for-qpr#72856
This blokes credibility is slipping a bit with me, which is a shame because he is usually good. Most of this is fine, except point 1 which is bollocks - does he think there are millions of Chinese who will buy a QPR shirt because Hoddle is a coach? It's another veiled dig at the 'commercial' focus of the owners. Of course if they were truly commercially focussed they would have bailed out and put the club in administration ages ago. Hoddle is no longer a high profile figure in football.
If he comes in and actually helps then fair enough.....but personally don't like the bloke....way too smarmy for my liking.
Talksport 'understands' Hoddle is joining the QPR coaching staff. An announcement will be made shortly..
I can't see too much wrong with point one sb. I think Dave Mc is trying to see it through TFs eyes. Hoddle does still have profile in the game. Talks a lot of sense when I've seen him as a pundit. However, he needs to sort his Barnet out!
His last involvement with a club was when he took over at Wolves which was 10 years ago and leaving 2 years later. 8 years is a long time away from the game. If he was to come, a part time basis would probably suit both parties. I'd retain him in that capacity on a part-time consultancy.
I'm fairly sure that the reason England were playing so well under Hoddle is because what was perceived as obscure and strange, was just him well ahead of the game. He was applying sports psychology before it even became fashionable. Something that any professional sporting outfit applies now. Not a huge difference between him and Sir Clive Woodward......just spun in a different way. Clever pundit. Knows the game. At this level, team cohesion and management of egos is key. Look what Wigan achieved with piss all money. Wimbledon even further back. Sign him up and his crystal ball.
