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Iraola not going to Bilbao.


Palace might end up in the EL but it seems an odd move tbh, could make a case a bit backwards looking at their squads and who Palace may well lose in the summer.

Going from Rayan, Kroupi etc to 'Brennan Johnson' and 'Strand Larsen' and having to completely rip up how they've played for last 2 years. But maybes the challenge of that is what he wants
 
Iraola big upgrade on Howe but NUFC in a no-mans land with PIF losing interest.
I'd say Iraola will keep his powder dry until City and Chelsea decide on who's managing next season.
Eddie keeping his job says all you need to know about PIF plans for toon.
I'd be amazed if KLD didn't at least try and have a conversation with him. He is one of maybe a handful of managers I could see him sacking RLB for this summer.
He would get us to where he wants us to be quicker than reg.
 
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Suggestion from the city fans over the weekend was Pep is gone end of the season but they've already got Maresca lined up to take over.
That’s one I don’t really get. When Leicester got promoted I never thought his football was that great.
Really odd move. He probably didn’t expect it but I wonder if he regrets quitting now that Bournemouth could be in the Champions League.
Might be in the minority but I like the palace manager more. Like the cut of his jib
 
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I'd be shocked if he goes to Palace. Only reason would be money they're putting on the table for him. It's a sideways move at best. I thought Man United would be a cracking move but seems like they're going to repeat the same old mistakes and appoint Carrick.
 
I'm not advocating getting shot of Regis at all, but IF KLD brought Iraola in to replace him, I'd find it hard to be disappointed.

It would be very harsh on RLB I know, but we've been ruthless with player recruitment and in other areas of the club. I wouldn't be surprised if we're always looking at HC's who fit the bill to take us further too
 
I'm not advocating getting shot of Regis at all, but IF KLD brought Iraola in to replace him, I'd find it hard to be disappointed.

It would be very harsh on RLB I know, but we've been ruthless with player recruitment and in other areas of the club. I wouldn't be surprised if we're always looking at HC's who fit the bill to take us further too
Reg knars the expectations forbnext 2 seasons and what happens in football. He is good either way
 
Liverpool have a long and honourable track record of persisting with the wrong fella for ages but he did win them the league and they're back in the UCL so by amy measure he's done enough

Has Carrick definitely got the United job ? Iraola's ceiling is probaby higher than Carrick's
I was pretty vocal at the time that United shouldn't be giving Carrick the job, but I actually really enjoy watching his Man United side play to the point I think they should just give it to him. Not sure how much a relatively untested at the top Iraola would actually be able to improve them, but Carrick is getting a tune out certain players in the side.
 
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