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Management So (hypothetically) who replaces Ange then?
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Here is another story backing up what I said; i.e. that Slot did not turn down the Spurs job but the L & L balked at the compensation fee Feyenoord wanted...
In April 2023, Tottenham Hotspur were on the lookout for a new manager after Antonio Conte sas sacked with 10 games left of the season. Per the Athletic, Spurs employed an external data analytics company to assess all potentially available managers on the suitability of their playing style, their capacity to improve both teams and individual players. This led them to two men, Ange Postecoglou and the aforementioned Slot.
By May, the Dutch coach was in pole position for the job with many inside both Tottenham and Feyenoord feeling as though a deal would be completed. However, by the end of the month, Slot released a statement confirming that he would be staying with Feyenoord and signing a new contract. He explained his reason for rejecting Spurs:
“Because of the way we work here, the way I work with my staff, the players we have, the facilities we have. And the thing is, I think the possibilities we have here in the near future, and the longer-term future, are still challenging for me. We are going to play Champions League, which I have never done before, as a player or as a coach, which I am looking forward to. The club is in a really good place. I felt I want to work for longer, based on the project, to see what comes from that. Because you go every time, after one or two successful seasons. But in the end, where and what are you then? Sometimes you also have to cherish what you have.”
However, respected Dutch journalist Henk Spaan has since claimed that Slot was bending the truth.
As quoted on the On the Hard Gras podcast in April 2024, via Soccer News, Spaan claimed that he was annoyed by Slot's statements, which made it seem as though he was the one to pull the plug on the negotiations with Spurs. He said it was not a decision made by the Feyenoord manager, but rather an issue from Tottenham's end.
Indeed, in typical Daniel Levy fashion, it seems as though the English club were not willing to pay enough money to convince Feyenoord director Dennis te Kloese to let the head coach leave. With that in mind, Spaan claimed that Slot had subsequently lied on three occasions about turning Spurs down, saying :
“So he’s said that three times, but Spurs stopped negotiating. Dennis te Kloese thought it was a worthless offer.
"Slot is now pretending that he pulled the plug, but that is simply not the case. Tottenham Hotspur simply did not want to pay anymore."
This version of events is backed up somewhat by the Athletic, who have since confirmed that Tottenham never officially offered Slot the position. Jack Pitt-Brooke explained: "Tottenham were clear that they had not offered Slot the job, and that he had therefore not turned it down."
However, muddying the situation, it's also explained that Te Kloese played down the idea that formal talks between the two clubs ever occurred. Even so, Pitt-Brooke added: "Clearly, the talks between intermediaries were sufficiently promising for some people at both clubs to believe that Slot would ultimately be on his way to north London."
Whatever the truth, Spurs' loss is Liverpool's gain. Slot will have delivered a Premier League title in his first season with the Reds, and also took them to a League Cup final.
'Arne Slot Lied Three Times About Spurs - Here's Why Tottenham Rejected Him'
Tottenham Hotspur Were Close To Appointing Arne Slot
Ended up with Ange Postecoglou instead
In April 2023, Tottenham Hotspur were on the lookout for a new manager after Antonio Conte sas sacked with 10 games left of the season. Per the Athletic, Spurs employed an external data analytics company to assess all potentially available managers on the suitability of their playing style, their capacity to improve both teams and individual players. This led them to two men, Ange Postecoglou and the aforementioned Slot.
By May, the Dutch coach was in pole position for the job with many inside both Tottenham and Feyenoord feeling as though a deal would be completed. However, by the end of the month, Slot released a statement confirming that he would be staying with Feyenoord and signing a new contract. He explained his reason for rejecting Spurs:
“Because of the way we work here, the way I work with my staff, the players we have, the facilities we have. And the thing is, I think the possibilities we have here in the near future, and the longer-term future, are still challenging for me. We are going to play Champions League, which I have never done before, as a player or as a coach, which I am looking forward to. The club is in a really good place. I felt I want to work for longer, based on the project, to see what comes from that. Because you go every time, after one or two successful seasons. But in the end, where and what are you then? Sometimes you also have to cherish what you have.”
However, respected Dutch journalist Henk Spaan has since claimed that Slot was bending the truth.
Dutch Journalist Claims Slot Did Not Reject Spurs
"Slot is now pretending that he pulled the plug"
As quoted on the On the Hard Gras podcast in April 2024, via Soccer News, Spaan claimed that he was annoyed by Slot's statements, which made it seem as though he was the one to pull the plug on the negotiations with Spurs. He said it was not a decision made by the Feyenoord manager, but rather an issue from Tottenham's end.
Indeed, in typical Daniel Levy fashion, it seems as though the English club were not willing to pay enough money to convince Feyenoord director Dennis te Kloese to let the head coach leave. With that in mind, Spaan claimed that Slot had subsequently lied on three occasions about turning Spurs down, saying :
“So he’s said that three times, but Spurs stopped negotiating. Dennis te Kloese thought it was a worthless offer.
"Slot is now pretending that he pulled the plug, but that is simply not the case. Tottenham Hotspur simply did not want to pay anymore."
This version of events is backed up somewhat by the Athletic, who have since confirmed that Tottenham never officially offered Slot the position. Jack Pitt-Brooke explained: "Tottenham were clear that they had not offered Slot the job, and that he had therefore not turned it down."
However, muddying the situation, it's also explained that Te Kloese played down the idea that formal talks between the two clubs ever occurred. Even so, Pitt-Brooke added: "Clearly, the talks between intermediaries were sufficiently promising for some people at both clubs to believe that Slot would ultimately be on his way to north London."
Whatever the truth, Spurs' loss is Liverpool's gain. Slot will have delivered a Premier League title in his first season with the Reds, and also took them to a League Cup final.
i predict parker followed by poch after the world cup
Well he's only been there since the end of January so I'd be surprised if he leaves in the summer. It's likely just the rumour mill. I don't know much about Bundesliga but I did read he's a defensively minded coach.
I predict you're wrong...
you can make a lot of money doing the opposite of my predictions
Just about sums up Levy’s decision making over the last 8-9 years.
I could coach Bayern to the BL title.
No you couldn’t
I already have.
That external analytics firm has a 50% success rate at finding good managers. Unfortunately, we ended up with the 50% failure rate.
On football manager?
Been reading de zerbi were admirers of. Not a bad shout that. Not sure his ego could handle it though. Poch or iraola for me but de zerbi would be intriguing.
De Zerbi is a bit temperamental. Think that would be a blow out at some point.
De Zerbi would be a car crash waiting to happen!
I’m sure Levy still has PTSD flashbacks about temperamental Italians!
Does well for us for a season and gets top 4 a trophy can live with that. But pisses off the top brass sack him and bring poch back in 2026. Tbh I think board might have an idea they want on a shortlist. Even jose has been linked. For me silva and frank is small time.
If we're going for small time, from small leagues. I'd take a look at Kim Hellberg, Swedish manager at Hammarby.
Of course the step is too steep for him but I will gladly bet everything I have that he would be much better than Ange. On the other hand, anybody or even nobody probably would.
Of course the step is too steep for him but I will gladly bet everything I have that he would be much better than Ange. On the other hand, anybody or even nobody probably would.
I think it will be Xavi.