Speculation Pearson's Replacement

[Lako42]

I can. I don't think he has a scout of his own choice at Stabæk and didn't need one as Egypt or US Coach. He might be happy with the set-up already in place.

But that's all speculation, as everything else regarding LCFC at the moment.

To be fair I thought it was more obvious than that

 

[FryattFox]

It's only been 9 days - everyone's acting like it's been months.

Irrespective of the circumstances of NP's departure, it's clear that a) the owners decided that he could no longer continue and b) they didn't have a replacement. Not that b) really matters once they've decided NP wasn't the right man.

And I'd still rather they took their time and got the right person in.

 

[Lako42]

who the hell is Jocelyn Gourvennec who has suddenly appeared in the betting?!

The French Klopp

 

[SJN-Fox]

who the hell is Jocelyn Gourvennec who has suddenly appeared in the betting?!

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/blog/espn-f...n-gourvennec-guingamps-answer-to-jurgen-klopp

 

[jb5000]

who the hell is Jocelyn Gourvennec who has suddenly appeared in the betting?!

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Jocelyn+Gourvennec

 

[SWFox]

I know this is all wild speculation but hey that's what these type of forums is all about.

I can't help wonder whether the Bangkok incident is still involved with all of this and the owners could be looking for a way out.

When we take the blue tinted glasses off and look at the facts - the value of LCFC even with the new TV package is significantly less than the King Power brand. Do we even make a profit?

Owners buy our PL clubs for a variety of reasons. Many US owners realise that the value in broadcasting has only just started as things move to the Internet.

I dont know whether King Power are in it for that. King Power's business model is intrinsically linked to the Thailand tourist economy and the Thai royal family. They need the royal warrant to open more airport shops and tourists to come through the gates to spend money.

The Thai authorities have openly stated they want more competition for duty free shops beyond the KP monopoly. At the same time KP want to expand throughout Asia

LCFC will forever be linked to an unsavoury incident that highlights the seedier side of Thailand the authorities do not want to promote.

Is it possible Vichai will want to disconnect himself and his business (that he built from nothing) away from any possible reference to the incident and LCFC to protect much bigger business interests.

Or even perhaps he's been told to by the provinces power brokers.

Just a theory to throw out there



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[Redditch Fox]

At this rate getting Neil Lennon might seem like a relief.

 

[jb5000]

At this rate getting Neil Lennon might seem like a relief.

Eh? Gourvennec would be a hell of a catch.

 

[Brown Nose]

I don't understand why people are so bothered about this. At some point, someone will get the gig. We can judge whoever it is from the 8th August.

What's apparent from the last week is that, right now, nobody outside of those that matter have the faintest idea who it will be.

Quite right too.

 

[alex]

I think we all know though, don't we?

 

[homer]

I think we all know though, don't we?

Well we all know about you, that's for sure

 

[City Fan]

Eh? Gourvennec would be a hell of a catch.

Agreed. The best name that has been linked with us so far (Klopp aside)

 

[Feriol]

I can't help wonder whether the Bangkok incident is still involved with all of this and the owners could be looking for a way out.

If, as we assume, the decision to sack Pearson was a moral one, then I think we can expect that at some point they will realise that their morals are incompatible with professional football in this day and age.

Indeed this may be having an impact on our recruitment. If the owners are telling candidates that they want someone to prevent such instances, I imagine they are learning that no manager is willing to take on that responsibility.

 

[Borderfox]

It must be Christmas because this is a bloody pantomime. Jocelyn Gournennec is one of the ugly sisters.

 

[Vulpes]

Apparently Gourvennec had a trial with us under Micky Adams.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11712/2222931/joc-the-job-for-leicester

 

[SJN-Fox]

The next manager could be an ostrich ...

http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/o...icester-City/story-26871250-detail/story.html

 

[Lako42]

The next manager could be an ostrich ...

http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/o...icester-City/story-26871250-detail/story.html

Better option than some of the names on the list

 

[Volpone]

Eh? Gourvennec would be a hell of a catch.

Why? Been at the same club 5 years and not won that much apart from a promotion as far as I can tell. If it came to it I'd rather have Lenny on that basis.

 

[Graz]

Why? Been at the same club 5 years and not won that much apart from a promotion as far as I can tell. If it came to it I'd rather have Lenny on that basis.

I've never heard of him, but did you miss the article above? http://www.espnfc.co.uk/blog/espn-f...n-gourvennec-guingamps-answer-to-jurgen-klopp

Won the Coupe de France last season. From the sounds of that article, he'd be a decent shout.... but it's one article, and I've never heard of him so who knows.

 

[Brown Nose]

It appears that Cambiasso is out of the running as his brother has confirmed that he's only interested in playing.

Shame.