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Saudi Sportswashing Machine

nayimfromthehalfwayline said:
Thats fair, Dubravka did look good. Almiron Im undecided on so far but he does have potential.

Gayle isnt good enough for the premier league, IMO. Poor sod is in that awkward position of being basically too good for the Championship but not good enough to step up.

For me the promoted teams are all 50/50 to stay up. They each have a way of playing that they know well, and can score goals on their day (Villa possibly the least settled/secure). However how any team handles the step is never assured.

Then Id say Brighton and Saudi Sportswashing Machine are in big trouble, and will be in the mix with those three. And thats before an unexpected team has a 'mare and drops in there too...

I would actually favour Saudi Sportswashing Machine to go down at this point. Even more so if they get Martinez.
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Brighton,Saudi Sportswashing Machine and Norwich all to go down...hopes Chrissy H!
 
Allardyce rejects Saudi Sportswashing Machine
Sam Allardyce has revealed he turned down the chance to take the vacant manager’s job at Saudi Sportswashing Machine.

The former England boss, who held the position at St James’ Park, from 2007 until 2008, was under consideration to replace Rafael Benitez, who left the club at the end of June.

However, Allardyce told talkSPORT:

I was very flattered that I was considered but it’s that thing... ‘don’t go back.’

It never got to the type of talks people are suggesting but it wasn’t for me. I politely said ‘no’.

I never got to talk to Mike (Ashley, owner of the club). My agent contacted me, I had a think about it and a quick look at the situation and thanked them very much. I

It’s not for me. Maybe if it was the first time around I would have jumped at it. I appreciate the offer but I was surprised, I’ve not worked for a full season.”
 
nayimfromthehalfwayline said:
I dont think he is top class, but he is much much too good for Saudi Sportswashing Machine. Huge mistake on their part and I think they will be among the favourites to go down now.

Have a look at the squad:
https://www.Saudi Sportswashing Machine.co.uk/teams/first-team

Genuinely Lascelles is the only player I think would get poached from them if they went down. Its a midtable Championship squad all day long...
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Ayoze Perez has now gone to Leicester too.

Had his moments for Saudi Sportswashing Machine, but another £30m beer money in fat Mikes pockets was too good to refuse.
 
nayimfromthehalfwayline said:
Never understood the fascination with Perez, so many here suggest buying him every window.

Either way though its a loss to them, he was their top scorer I think.

Ashley is running them into the ground isnt he?
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It’s actually amazing he’s gotten away with it for so long.

Combination of Rafa and somehow even worse teams in the PL.

Suspect time has ran out on both of them though....
 
Absolutely.

As I said in the post you quoted - thats a championship squad (and not an especially good one).

Im far from Benitez biggest fan but it speaks to the amazing job he did there.

They are stuffed without major investment and a quality coach/manager - and if Ashley has shown anything its that he wont do either!
 
Bruce closes on Saudi Sportswashing Machine job
Steve Bruce is closing in on becoming Saudi Sportswashing Machine’s next manager after holding talks with Sheffield Wednesday on Thursday morning.

Bruce has emerged as the Magpies’ No.1 choice to succeed Rafael Benitez at St James’ Park after the Spaniard walked away following the expiry of his contract.

Bruce met with Owls officials at Hillsborough and told them of his desire to join the Toon.

He was then spotted being driven away by a chauffeur - seemingly on his way to Saudi Sportswashing Machine - with The Chronicle reporting his appointment is ‘imminent’.


Thats a really bricky move on Bruces part (not the first time for him).

Wednesday gave him leave before he even joined them, and hes only been there a couple of months.

That aside its hardly like he'll make half the job Benitez did there.
 
nayimfromthehalfwayline said:
Bruce closes on Saudi Sportswashing Machine job
Steve Bruce is closing in on becoming Saudi Sportswashing Machine’s next manager after holding talks with Sheffield Wednesday on Thursday morning.

Bruce has emerged as the Magpies’ No.1 choice to succeed Rafael Benitez at St James’ Park after the Spaniard walked away following the expiry of his contract.

Bruce met with Owls officials at Hillsborough and told them of his desire to join the Toon.

He was then spotted being driven away by a chauffeur - seemingly on his way to Saudi Sportswashing Machine - with The Chronicle reporting his appointment is ‘imminent’.


Thats a really bricky move on Bruces part (not the first time for him).

Wednesday gave him leave before he even joined them, and hes only been there a couple of months.

That aside its hardly like he'll make half the job Benitez did there.
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"Number 1 choice"... after Allardyce turned them down.

No one can take on that job anymore and then later claim they were promised money to spend, or that a take-over was about to happen etc. etc.
You know exactly what you are walking into.
 
I suppose the only possible upside is the potential takeover. Might be nice to be the incumbent manager when (if) they get new owners willing to pump money in...

(though more likely they want their own man too!)

Otherwise I agree, its a poisoned chalice with a clear set of rules/restrictions/what to expect.

Anyone who takes it knows what they are walking into.

I think when Allardyce, of all people, who hasnt even worked for a year - when he turns it down it tells you everything you need to know.
 
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Who, if anybody would want to sign for the Toon under Bruce

There will be riots if they sell Longstaff to United too
 
Who would want to sign for Toon period?

Their squad is poor, their prospects are poor...

The only moves that make sense to me are mercenaries (if offered enough money) and Championship players looking to impress at PL level...
 
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