Coma 1,766 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Just came across the ticker. Contract until 2024 if the Athletic is to be believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Surprised to see him go into management so soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 I was already a bit confused when he was a candidate for the Gladbach job last year, and I'm also a bit confused now - what qualifies him for the job, other than his big name as a former player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,611 Posted October 5, 2022 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2022 Nice. Very intrigued to see how Xabi Alonso will do as a manager. He's a very smart guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 49 minutes ago, nudge said: I was already a bit confused when he was a candidate for the Gladbach job last year, and I'm also a bit confused now - what qualifies him for the job, other than his big name as a former player? As far as I knew he had been in charge of the Real Sociedad B team up until last year. I'm not sure that he's had any other professional coaching experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Coma said: As far as I knew he had been in charge of the Real Sociedad B team up until last year. I'm not sure that he's had any other professional coaching experience. Will be interesting to see then. No experience, probably no language either. That's quite a risk Leverkusen are taking, but maybe he'll turn out to be some coaching whizz or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, nudge said: Will be interesting to see then. No experience, probably no language either. That's quite a risk Leverkusen are taking, but maybe he'll turn out to be some coaching whizz or something. I think he does speak German. I think I read that. Somewhere. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Coma said: I think he does speak German. I think I read that. Somewhere. Maybe. Ah right, he probably learned it at Bayern. That'd make sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,553 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 His dashing good looks and exquisite taste in finer automotibles make up for any and all of his lack of experience. I will fight you on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,553 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,611 Posted October 5, 2022 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2022 38 minutes ago, nudge said: Ah right, he probably learned it at Bayern. That'd make sense! He's beeing doing interviews in German since 2014. He learned it very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Tommy said: He's beeing doing interviews in German since 2014. He learned it very quickly. I honestly completely forgot he played for Bayern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,611 Posted October 5, 2022 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, nudge said: I honestly completely forgot he played for Bayern One of the very few Bayern players that managed to not become unlikable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Tommy said: One of the very few Bayern players that managed to not become unlikable. I see Bayern, I switch the TV off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,611 Posted October 5, 2022 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, nudge said: I see Bayern, I switch the TV off... What if they play Bremen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Tommy said: What if they play Bremen? Then I close one eye only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,611 Posted October 5, 2022 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, nudge said: Then I close one eye only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,553 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 Bayern Legend Xabi Alonso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Viva la FCB said: Bayern Legend Xabi Alonso. Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Viva la FCB said: Bayern Legend Xabi Alonso. Hopefully it goes better than the last time a LFC legend took over at Leverkusen though. Because wasn't Hyypia's reign a bit shite? Also I must say, I am very glad that the old Leverkusen manager is gone. The last time I saw Azmoun play for them he had him playing at CM - which I think is absolutely absurd , so probably for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,184 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, nudge said: Who? Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso Just some random dude posing with the trophy in the museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,553 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 36 minutes ago, nudge said: Just some random dude posing with the trophy in the museum A random devilishly handsome dude mind you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 5, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Viva la FCB said: A random devilishly handsome dude mind you..... I'm sorry, my heart belongs to Bruno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 15 hours ago, Viva la FCB said: I rest my case. I'd probably go gay for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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