The Managerial Sack Race

[Liverpool]

duno what thread to put it in so here will do, how ****ed Meulensteens accent scouse/manc/london/dutch all seem to pop up

[Fosterbloke]

:candle: for Phoenix07

[Darkon]

Laudrup avatar...

[Shaggy]

duno what thread to put it in so here will do, how ****ed Meulensteens accent scouse/manc/london/dutch all seem to pop up

It's one of the weirdest accents I've ever heard

[meffin]

I think Ole Gunner Solskjaer has the weirdest- Norwegian with the odd, really northern/Manc word every few seconds

[Shaggy]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/swansea-city/10621693/Michael-Laudrup-criticises-manner-of-Swansea-City-sacking-and-says-he-is-taking-legal-advice.html

Michael Laudrup criticises manner of Swansea City sacking and says he is taking legal advice

Dane says he has written to the club asking for a proper explanation as to why he was dismissed

By Telegraph Sport, and agencies1:03PM GMT 06 Feb

Michael Laudrup has criticised the manner of his sacking by Swansea City and has said he is taking legal advice over the dismissal.

The Dane was sacked on Tuesday following a poor run of form by Swansea, 12 months after leading the club to the first major trophy in their history.

The League Managers Association (LMA) is now writing to the club to ask for the reasons for his sacking.

Laudrup said in a statement: "I am deeply disappointed to have been dismissed as manager of Swansea City.

"In particular, the manner in which it happened and the actions the club has taken since notifying me in the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary.

"I am, of course taking legal advice and the LMA have already written to the club asking for a proper explanation as to why I was summarily dismissed."

Laudrup also revealed he has been banned by Swansea from visiting the training ground to thank the players.

He added: "The club has informed me that I cannot visit the training ground to say my farewells to the players so I do that now through this statement.

"The players have been fantastic and their contribution under the very professional guidance of my coaching staff has been absolutely fundamental to the club's recent successes. Three members of my staff have also been dismissed.

"Whilst league results have been disappointing of late, we are still 12th in the table and it is there for all to see the fine margins in the league this season in terms of points that separate 11 clubs.

"Although we have been unfortunate with injuries, I believe our league form would have improved and that we would have benefited from the forthcoming Europa League and FA Cup matches."

Swansea have picked up just six points from their last 10 matches and are two points above the relegation zone heading into this weekend's derby showdown with Cardiff City.

They are, however, are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup, where they face Everton, and are also in the last 32 of the Europa League, with Italian side Napoli their next opponents.

Former Real Mallorca, Spartak Moscow and Getafe manager Laudrup said that he was proud of what Swansea had achieved under his management since taking charge in 2012.

He said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time managing in the Premier League which I consider to be the one of the best leagues in world football.

"I leave the club proud of our collective achievements over the past 20 months and I believe we have continued the club's progression in the manner of my predecessors including Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers.

"Of course the obvious highlight during my time in charge was leading Swansea to the first major trophy in the club's history in winning the Capital One Cup at Wembley resulting in European qualification.

"In addition, our ninth place in the Premier League was our highest finish in 31 years and the second highest in the club's 102-year history which again is something which fills me with pride.

"This season we have all enjoyed the memorable journey in the Europa League where the team will soon to face Napoli in the last 32 of the competition.

"I wish the club the very best for the future and for the rest of the season in the Barclays Premier League, Europa League and the FA Cup."

[Norbs]

Whilst league results have been disappointing of late, we are still 12th in the table and it is there for all to see the fine margins in the league this season in terms of points that separate 11 clubs.

Sounds like he's impying the league is tight but all bar two of the clubs above them are miles away. Swansea are only 2 points off the relegation places so I can't work out why he's mentioning it as if it makes their position better

FWIW they've had a tough run with losses to City, Chelsea, United, Spurs and Everton but WHU wasn't excusable

[john316]

Rene Meulensteen sacked now as Fulham manager. Felix Magath takes over as the next manager and I assume Wilkins/Curbishley are also gone!

What a disaster down at Craven Cottage but is that the second Fulham manager we've gotten rid of this season?

[Fivex]

They're ****ed.

[Rigadon]

They're ****ed.

just when they were starting to look decent

[destinydude]

Rene Meulensteen sacked now as Fulham manager. Felix Magath takes over as the next manager and I assume Wilkins/Curbishley are also gone!

What a disaster down at Craven Cottage but is that the second Fulham manager we've gotten rid of this season?

WTF.

Since when was Curbishley there?

[john316]

He joined the 'brain trust' just after Meulensteen's appointment

[destinydude]

The brain what

[Leyton388]

Get used to the Championship mate

[Alex]

Fell sorry for Muelensteen.

Not given a fair crack, and actually starting to look decent recently.