Pep's contract situation | 2 year extension confirmed! (pg1817)

[Corky]

Vinny confirmed on Belgian TV a few days ago that he turned down Pep's offer to replace Arteta. Also said they still speak.

Presumably he didn't want to give up on the Anderlecht project because 1. he's not a quitter and 2. Anderlecht took a risk on him and made such a big deal out of his return and he didn't want to abandon them

Maybe after going public like that he won't get a second offer.

 

[K-Bo]

If Arteta smashes it for Arsenal next season that's where my money is.

 

[lmhblue1]

Maybe after going public like that he won't get a second offer.

He didn't say anything remotely bad, it was a 'hot seat' segment of quick fire questions, they asked him loads of things and he just answered yes or no. It was also reported at the time of Arteta's departure that he had been offered the role so it was never really a secret to begin with, and I highly doubt Pep would have an issue with him not wanting to give up at Anderlecht after half a season (he hadn't even retired from playing at this point and was still a key CB for them)

 

[madden150]

I'd like to see Thomas Tuchel in the Premier League one day.

Does he Tuchel your fancy?

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Having a chat with my mate about this last night.

I was saying that for me it’s a no brainer to give Vincent the managers/head coach role when Pep decides to go.

Yes, he hasn’t got much managerial experience but what he has got is exceptional people skills, natural leadership, respect and authority which is more than half the battle. He also know the club and hierarchy inside out.

Experience is often over rated for me. Take Hansi Flick for example. Only ever been an assistant- he’s given an opportunity and wins everything.

It’s a big yes from me and I hope we can welcome Vincent home soon.

Several threads about this and Im sure one is still on page 1

 

[Trojan63]

The defense were so weak this season. But.. The only defender we have is Laporte because Otamendi, Stones, Garcia (are slow), Fernandinho (????). We need defenders!!

We only conceded 2 more goals than dippers - but yeah seemed vulnerable to the counter attack - most of our defeats were similar - Pep bought Stones - Fernandinho is no better than Otamendi at centre half - Walker might have been worth a try at centre half - just for his pace - are there many really fast centre halves around now ? Most young kids with pace are coached in attacking roles - they all want to be the next Sancho Sterling etc - if there are few centre halves around to match the pace of the forwards then maybe the answer is to tweak tactics and formations to give the defenders a chance

 

[kippax4ever]

Sorry I disagree. Vinny hasn't got the experience. At best assistant like Arteta. He hasn't exactly the world on fire at Anderlecht has he in fact they had such a bad start he had to give up the management role there!

Not got his coaching badges yet
That why..

 

[Don Karleone]

We all love him but nah.

 

[cleavers]

Walker might have been worth a try at centre half - just for his pace

Pep tried him there a few times, a couple of seasons ago, and it was obvious he wasn't.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I would rather have Poch or Jose than Vinny, simple as

I would rather have aids than Jose.