I only heard the news on the way back from work and to be honest it was a shock at this time of the season but it was so likely that bookies wouldn’t have taken your money after Saturday.
As Johnny says the young players are there, they need time. Without Essien they have looked rubbish in defence, terry and carvalho dont know what to do. JT hasn’t looked great this season, and i was only joking last week that i reckon hes been done the bookies again. The next manager needs time and a little money, not a huge JM amount, just enough for a new striker and winger.
The training and fitness side of the club needs to be looked at. AC Milan has an amazing facility for fitness and this kind of thing is desperately needed for a team that is quite small. This is possible for a small amount of money and would probably be a better investment than a big name player.
I like FR for the next manager but i have a bad feeling he might be a little weak for this team e.g. Ronaldhino being allowed to do whatever. The next manager needs to get tough and start selling some of the older players. Let’s hope the boardroom know this.
Grant would be great but if i was him i would want so many guarantees it would make JM's list of demands for the england job look like a Saturday shop at Tescos. Maybe he could face the club that knifed him the back but i doubt it.