banana Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 That's a fantastic move for Cathro! http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/back-page-chat-craig-gordon-tom-taiwo-rangers-1-3466244: Scottish coach Ian Cathro is set to be appointed as the new assistant manager of Spanish cracks Valencia (Sun). Football cliches thread for this pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo87 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Excellent move for him. Read an interesting article yesterday on him from a couple of years back not long after he got the head of youth job at tannadice. Funnily enough he comes accross as not particularly enjoying football, and sees it totally as a job / career. Whether he meant to come accross that way or not I don't know, was on the beeb after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I remember some moans and groans from parents about his arrogance, unwillingness to listen to their advice (lol) etc Well a bit like of arrogance and bloody mindedness never held McLean, Ferguson or mourinho back. Cathro as manager when we win euro 2020. Armstrong as captain with gauld player of the tournament following his 80m move to barca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Robertson to Valencia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Darkest Timeline Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 In not entirely unrelated news, Ian Cathro new assistant manager at Valencia. What an excellent move for him. From United youths to assistant manager at Valenica in 5 years, with a stop-off in Portugal along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo87 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Is it same management team as rio ave or he going to be working under someone different? Speaks Volumes if he has been recruited by a new manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 It's the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Is it same management team as rio ave or he going to be working under someone different? Speaks Volumes if he has been recruited by a new manager Same gaffer as Rio Ave, the old Porto keeper, only 1 year deal for both but great opportunity at a really big club with the same standing as Atletico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGMilne Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 No doubt talented at his job, he's the classic example of someone who has been fortunate to meet the right people at the right time. He wouldn't be in Spain - with Portugal in between - had he not met his current boss on a course. Talent is one thing, but you need a bit of luck along the way, and he's had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 No doubt talented at his job, he's the classic example of someone who has been fortunate to meet the right people at the right time. He wouldn't be in Spain - with Portugal in between - had he not met his current boss on a course. Talent is one thing, but you need a bit of luck along the way, and he's had it. Lucky? Really? Just luck? Or hard work and shrewd networking? From what I've read luck doesn't come into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGMilne Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Lucky? Really? Just luck? Or hard work and shrewd networking? From what I've read luck doesn't come into it. I didn't say "Just luck". I said "A bit of luck". And that's undoubtedly true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Courier reporting that Hull have upped their bid to the £2m mark for Andy. I really hope he doesn't go there - it's irrational but it just doesn't like a step up. Of course they are a better team but they just sound shit. Don't leave Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Courier reporting that Hull have upped their bid to the £2m mark for Andy. I really hope he doesn't go there - it's irrational but it just doesn't like a step up. Of course they are a better team but they just sound shit. Don't leave Andy. What the hell is it with these clubs? I'm fairly sure they will have been given a strong indication of the sort of price that United are looking for, they'll also be aware that other clubs are interested. Yet they come in with these daft incremental offers. What was interesting about the Gauld situation was (from all that has been reported) is that Sporting Lisbon decided they wanted the player and came in with an initial offer of the level that they believed United would accept. Maybe the EPL clubs could learn a lesson. By the way AM, it is a step up. Not only are they in the English Premiership but they're currently 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 What the hell is it with these clubs? I'm fairly sure they will have been given a strong indication of the sort of price that United are looking for, they'll also be aware that other clubs are interested. Yet they come in with these daft incremental offers. What was interesting about the Gauld situation was (from all that has been reported) is that Sporting Lisbon decided they wanted the player and came in with an initial offer of the level that they believed United would accept. Maybe the EPL clubs could learn a lesson. By the way AM, it is a step up. Not only are they in the English Premiership but they're currently 7th. If you were to uproot yourself from the Dobbies area would you consider moving to Hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 West Ham have just signed a left back so of imagine they'll drop their interest in Robertson now. Thing with Hull is they play 3-5-2, so if he goes their and plays he's be playing as a left wing back. Which might not be a bad thing for him, it would help hide his slight weaknesses defensively compared to how well he attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 If you were to uproot yourself from the Dobbies area would you consider moving to Hull? If Hull wanted me as their left back I would sign in a minute. I'd have to hope they have the Sevco doctor doing the medical though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKTID Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hope United hold out for another circa 3 million plus for Robertson. It'll show teams (English ones especially) that Scottish youngsters aren't on the cheap anymore. Great to see Scottish boys getting such plaudits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 If Hull wanted me as their left back I would sign in a minute. I'd have to hope they have the Sevco doctor doing the medical though. Taribo West could put you in touch with a guy who will provide you with a birth certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 If Hull wanted me as their left back I would sign in a minute. I'd have to hope they have the Sevco doctor doing the medical though. You strike me as more of a central midfielder in the engine room of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo87 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I know what you mean about hull. I was shaggin a bird from Hull in magaluf on a boys hol years ago, and one night she said, "hold me drink I'm off for a poo". So on that basis alone, Andy can do far better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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