Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 So Spain just fired their Manager today on the eve of the World Cup. Didn't see that coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: So Spain just fired their Manager today on the eve of the World Cup. Didn't see that coming Why is accepting the Madrid job a fireable offence for this trny? Is this a "Michigan Man will lead Michigan " deal? I mean Spain does not compete against Madrid..any one with better soccer would welcome your explanation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Germany over Brazil in the Final. Group of Death knocks out Argentina in the first round (a more bold prediction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I am going with Germany as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 8 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: I am going with Germany as well Germany always takes it serious, they don't shrug and go home weakly (like every other country has) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: Why is accepting the Madrid job a fireable offence for this trny? Is this a "Michigan Man will lead Michigan " deal? I mean Spain does not compete against Madrid..any one with better soccer would welcome your explanation! It was down to communication. The Spanish federation were only told about him accepting the job 5 minutes before the press release announcing it. I can understand the frustration and it's really ****ty timing on the coach's part but it seems like something that didn't need this drastic action on the eve of the tournament. Edited June 13, 2018 by Blokestradamus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just saw North America was named 2026 World Cup site. Anyone know why New Era Field was not included as a potential stadium site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 21 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: It was down to communication. The Spanish federation were only told about him accepting the job 5 minutes before the press release announcing it. I can understand the frustration and it's really ****ty timing on the coach's part but it seems like something that didn't need this drastic action on the eve of the tournament. No biggy for Spain, they will adapt just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 minute ago, row_33 said: No biggy for Spain, they will adapt just fine I hope so. Not a Spain fan but I love Fernando Hierro. My stepdad worked at Bolton while he was there. Lovely fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: I hope so. Not a Spain fan but I love Fernando Hierro. My stepdad worked at Bolton while he was there. Lovely fella. They have been the toast of Europe for club and national play the last decade, they will adapt and adjust in their distinct way... thanks for the reminder on Hierro's last hurrah, watched him play hundreds of games on TV for many years for that other team... they play Portugal in their supposedly hardest first round match very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Blokestradamus said: It was down to communication. The Spanish federation were only told about him accepting the job 5 minutes before the press release announcing it. I can understand the frustration and it's really ****ty timing on the coach's part but it seems like something that didn't need this drastic action on the eve of the tournament. Thank you, but further question. Can an one person not coach but the national team and the Club team? Guess I always thought of it like our NBA coaches coaching in the Olympics. Does it not work that way? thanks for the info BTW, I should know more of this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I'm just hoping my Portuguese don't embarrass themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 3 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Why is accepting the Madrid job a fireable offence for this trny? Is this a "Michigan Man will lead Michigan " deal? I mean Spain does not compete against Madrid..any one with better soccer would welcome your explanation! Well, he had just signed a contract extension to coach the national team into 2020. Then he went out and made this other deal with Real Madrid without letting anyone know. It was an a-hole move and firing him was the right thing to do in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Cugalabanza said: Well, he had just signed a contract extension to coach the national team into 2020. Then he went out and made this other deal with Real Madrid without letting anyone know. It was an a-hole move and firing him was the right thing to do in my opinion. Can one person not coach both teams? I mean, clubs and the national team can’t play and practice at the same time can they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Just saw North America was named 2026 World Cup site. Anyone know why New Era Field was not included as a potential stadium site? Ralph is cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Can one person not coach both teams? I mean, clubs and the national team can’t play and practice at the same time can they? No. At that level, you can't do both. I can't think of an example where a national team coach was simultaneously involved with a club team too. Maybe it has happened, but definitely not for top teams like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just now, Cugalabanza said: No. At that level, you can't do both. I can't think of an example where a national team coach was simultaneously involved with a club team too. Maybe it has happened, but definitely not for top teams like these. Gotcha, I did not know that. One last question ...why is that? I am am assuming that most players that participate in the World Cup are on Club teams somewhere ... so can there be practices and matches in both simultaneously? i just assumed it was like hockey or basketball, apparently I was wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 national team coaching is usually a full-time job in soccer, a lot of publicity and scouting and duties for the prestige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 27 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: I'm just hoping my Portuguese don't embarrass themselves I think they will do well. Portugal is one of the teams I like to root for, along with Iceland, Mexico, Costa Rica and a couple others. Anyway, Portugal can't embarrass themselves any worse than USA (oh my heart!), Italy and Netherlands already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just now, Cugalabanza said: I think they will do well. Portugal is one of the teams I like to root for, along with Iceland, Mexico, Costa Rica and a couple others. Anyway, Portugal can't embarrass themselves any worse than USA (oh my heart!), Italy and Netherlands already have. You have a good point my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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