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Canterbury Palace Whitstable 20 Oct 21 9.41am | |
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I'm sure it didn't escape your notice that, following us outplaying Arsenal on Monday, there was somewhat of a media narrative about "Have Arsenal got the right ex-player in charge?". I think Piers Morgan even Tweeted it. Should we be anticipating Arsenal trying to lure Vieira as soon as they sack Arteta, whether that's this season or next? If so is it inevitable that he'd want to jump ship?
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Pete53 Hassocks 20 Oct 21 9.48am | |
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I doubt it. I guess it would depend on when Arteta was sacked and what Viera had achieved with us at that point. I don't think there is any danger of Viera going to Arsenal should Arteta be fired in the next few months. The bald facts are that we have one won game in eight and at this point I can't see Arsenal seeing Viera as the must have next manager. Should we go on an impressive run and finish in the top 8 at the end of the season, with Arteta still clinging on at an Arsenal that have finished outside the top 4 then possibly.
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Canterbury Palace Whitstable 20 Oct 21 10.08am | |
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Originally posted by Pete53
I doubt it. I guess it would depend on when Arteta was sacked and what Viera had achieved with us at that point. I don't think there is any danger of Viera going to Arsenal should Arteta be fired in the next few months. The bald facts are that we have one won game in eight and at this point I can't see Arsenal seeing Viera as the must have next manager. Should we go on an impressive run and finish in the top 8 at the end of the season, with Arteta still clinging on at an Arsenal that have finished outside the top 4 then possibly.
I think it's fair to assume that once Eze and Zaha are back and Olise is ready to start games, we should start converting some draws into wins.
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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 20 Oct 21 10.46am | |
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There is a danger in giving ex-players the manager's job too early. Both Lampard and Arteta are recent cases in point. Whilst Vieira will almost certainly want to manage Arsenal one day, I reckon he will want to prove himself with Palace first. He has an exciting project with us. Furthermore, there's not the pressure for instant results that he'd face if he moved to Arsenal to replace Arteta this season.
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fishbone London 20 Oct 21 10.53am | |
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Originally posted by Canterbury Palace
I think it's fair to assume that once Eze and Zaha are back and Olise is ready to start games, we should start converting some draws into wins. Great answer! Couldn't have put it better myself.
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MrRobbo Chaldon 20 Oct 21 10.54am | |
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I think it all depends when Artea gets the chop. Realistically Vieira needs a couple of years in the prem to prove his worth for a top team. Not that Arsenal are that any more. But he's made such an impressive start that I'm sure he is now on lots of clubs radars
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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 20 Oct 21 11.20am | |
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I would say it's inevitable that if Arsenal come looking for him, he will want the job. But it's all down to timing. He won't go for at least a year because they will want to see whether he really is a good coach, and he's yet to prove that. If he does well for us, we'll benefit and should this talk become reality he'll leave us in a strong position to tempt an experienced replacement. Personally, I'm hoping he's a great success here and that he sees out his 3 year contract. And also that we'll finish above Arsenal!
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fishbone London 20 Oct 21 2.34pm | |
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Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer
I would say it's inevitable that if Arsenal come looking for him, he will want the job. But it's all down to timing. He won't go for at least a year because they will want to see whether he really is a good coach, and he's yet to prove that. If he does well for us, we'll benefit and should this talk become reality he'll leave us in a strong position to tempt an experienced replacement. Personally, I'm hoping he's a great success here and that he sees out his 3 year contract. And also that we'll finish above Arsenal! Who would you recommend to take his place or who would you think would be ready to take he place by then?
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Uphill Bedford 20 Oct 21 2.37pm | |
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If, somehow, he guides us into Europe places in his first season then he'll be very hot property indeed and greatly sought after by more than just Arsenal.
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Qwijibo Bournemouth 20 Oct 21 2.56pm | |
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Thankfully he's only got a 12.5% win rate. Steve Bruce was nearer 65% during his time with us. He'd be a better option.
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Zimeagle Harare 20 Oct 21 3.00pm | |
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Originally posted by fishbone
Who would you recommend to take his place or who would you think would be ready to take he place by then? Given that we were serious about Nuno and Lucien Favre, I'd imagine it would be someone of that calibre.
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AlfNoakes Chichester 20 Oct 21 3.02pm | |
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I think football gets the loyalty it deserves. Newcastle will be
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