monerozi5590:



Navas. We don't need another goalkeeper for now when we we already have Navas.

Miremoses1:
of course, I'm backing him to do a great, but since his Spanish, he might be partial, like dropping varane for nacho, starting both asensio and isco(which will be disastrous). I just hope he doesn't tamper with Bale's position. Let's also watch how he will handle ronaldo.

LordAdamX:


Dude, Lope is a stop-gap measure. The plan B I was talking about.

Perez has been wanting to have a Spanish-heavy RM for a while now, so it's no surprise he favored Lope.

I don't think he'd see his contract through (it's 3 yrs). However, it's too early to say if he is a bad choice.

-Lord

LordAdamX:


Maybe you've forgotten that Perez is in charge of transfers and he just hired a yes man who wouldn't give him any troubles with his crazy signing ambitions. We may not need another GK, but Perez is interested in signing one.




The good thing about him making those choices is that everyone knows Asensio and Isco can't carry a team like RM every weekend. Varane has stuck with us through the thick and thin for 7 seasons (doubt the selection choices of a transition coach will faze him. He'd always prove his mettle when called upon). Bale's position doesn't need any tampering, he'd be injured sooner or later (if Perez keeps him). Ronaldo can't physically play more games than he currently does, and who knows if heavy possession style will be good for him switching into a 9.

So unless Lope proves to be annoyingly stubborn, he does have his work cut out of him.

Maybe I'm being too optimistic. But what's the alternative?

-Lord

Ksslib:
Our new coach can be a Messi fan if he likes. Inshort I prefer to use the word 'like" in this context since "fan" makes the situation sound a little too critical . Our new coach can like Messi if he likes. It is allowed I guess. It's only logical that most people will often find themselves choosing between Ronaldo & Messi since both of them have been dominating the football chain for as long as anyone can remember.

The problem I'll have with him being a Messi fan is if it affects how he treats Ronaldo, if it affects his job. Say for example, before a classico, he orders our defenders to allow Messi score two goals. Na there wahala go dey.

monerozi5590:
I just pray Perez doesn't go mad again. Perez shouldn't touch Navas for now. He is one of the top three goalkeepers in the world right now.

Miremoses1:
of course, I'm backing him to do a great, but since his Spanish, he might be partial, like dropping varane for nacho, starting both asensio and isco(which will be disastrous). I just hope he doesn't tamper with Bale's position. Let's also watch how he will handle ronaldo.

MoR2:
with which Spanish players

oh, are you thinking he will bring in Kepa, Odi rb, maybe even thiago or Rodrigo which Spanish player sef

Miremoses1:
So atletico Madrid has agreed a deal to sign lemar. OK, we better start getting our signings as soon as possible.

Miremoses1:
you got jokes man. Perez not to tamper with nava's position. Don't be surprised if he signs de gea tomorrow. With zizou gone(someone who never supported him signing big names)he will surely sign a new GK.

monerozi5590:



No No No. I don't think he will try that again. I pray Perez doesn't try that again. Navas has earned his place in this Real Madrid team.

Sentiment aside, Navas is my favourite goalkeeper on planet earth.

monerozi5590:



No No No. I don't think he will try that again. I pray Perez doesn't try that again. Navas has earned his place in this Real Madrid team.

Sentiment aside, Navas is my favourite goalkeeper on planet earth.

LordAdamX:


Yes o.

Since the Board signs without the Coach's input, they should get on with it. But I have a feeling they wouldn't want to stir the pot and be blamed by Spanish press for distracting Lope during the WC.

Suddenly, the WC can't end quickly enough.

-Lord

Miremoses1:
but on a serious note, I think signing lope now especially since his the Spanish coach isn't right. Just like you said, he might be distracted, and also Spain's dressing will be divided.

LordAdamX:


The Spanish FA is saying he would abdicate his role as Spain's head coach after the World Cup.

In fact, Lope made the decision without talking to the FA. They're as surprised as we are.

Perez and his board ehn, only heaven knows what goes on in their mind. 6 RM players are part of the Spanish contingent going to this WC, RM is Spain's premier club, and then they decide to pull this stunt with the national team coach.

-Lord

MoR2:

you supporting Spain?

LordAdamX:
One thing I'm excited about Julen's appointment is his preference for possession football.

How successful he'd be with it, seeing we've always been a fast and furious team is anyone's guess.

-Lord

Miremoses1:
Lopetegui has been sacked by Spain.

Good call, now let's focus on the signings and pre season.

hopefulLandlord:


Nah, under Zizou we played all kinds of football

Miremoses1:
Lopetegui has been sacked by Spain.

Good call, now let's focus on the signings and pre season.

LordAdamX:


Sth is very wrong with the Spanish.

I may not be supporting their team in this WC, but this is below the belt. This could have been handled better. Much better.

As for Perez, I reserve my comment.

-Lord

LosVikingos:


What?

Miremoses1:
Perez might have cost Spain the WC now. I know we were anxious to know the next coach, but we never expected Lope. Perez should have kept it a secret till the tournament is over.

LordAdamX:


Actually, Perez, Hierro, and Lius cost Spain the WC.

Perez for again thinking the world revolves around him, and Hierro/Lius thinking this was an ego-match with Perez.

Apparently, both Madrid and Barca players begged Lius to keep Lope until the end of the tourney. Lius refused.

Now they have to announce a new coach for a team selected by Lope, trained by Lope, and have played all the friendlies under Lope.

Perez just keeps making enemies for Madrid. Running Madrid like it's his family business. Expect all away games next season to be hostile for us, as I'm sure the media would make this all Madrid's fault. The players would face the music while the board will hide in the shadows.

-Lord

Miremoses1:
I just hope all this drama doesn't affect him(Lope) when the season starts. Imagine loosing an away match in Spain, the whole stadium will boo him or if Spain lose to Portugal. The timing of this appointment is bad, very bad.

LordAdamX:


If I hear say e no affect am. All eyes on him. Even if we win, he'd be seen as a traitor; shortchanging national team glory for club wins. You know how the Spanish behave. The English forgive, not the Spanish.

What I don't understand is why didn't he just suspend talks until end of the WC. It is only 1 month. If they were able to keep the media out of his tail, what about keeping it that way. It's not like he was going to sign players during the WC. The Madrid hierarchy was willing to wait for 1 month, so why not hold the signature until after the WC.

Why did they feel the need to sign it now and angering the FA? Same FA that can make life difficult for us. Perez never thinks anything through.

-Lord