Scolari talk rumbles on

May 06, 2008

Ishmael Miller

SVEN-Goran Eriksson's pride in the progress made at Manchester City has not stemmed reports in Portugal suggesting a bid to bring Luiz Felipe Scolari to Eastlands has gathered pace.

Eriksson was given a remarkable show of support by City fans during the defeat to Liverpool on Sunday but then admitted he did not expect it to make a difference come the end of the season.

City are guaranteed ninth place in the Barclays Premier League and could climb two places at the weekend with a big win at Middlesbrough and if results go their way.

It means an improvement on last season's 14th-placed finish, although owner Thaksin Shinawatra has been tipped to make a change of manager.

According to Portuguese newspaper Record, Scolari has been offered a deal that would significantly improve his current salary as boss of Portugal.

The 59-year-old, who previously claimed he had no knowledge of interest from City, said: "I'll speak about my future after Euro 2008."

Meanwhile, City will receive £350,000 from West Brom after their promotion from the Coca-Cola Championship triggered clauses in the deal that took Ishmael Miller to The Hawthorns in January.

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Thaksin's had us over (06/05/2008 at 16:13)

Picture the scene Thaksin's sat there last home game against fulham with all his cronies and we lose,the ground empties quickly so he thinks how dare those fans leave i know this will shock them ,i will ask big phil because he's won the world cup with brazil that should teach them not to mess with me.

Raindazed (06/05/2008 at 16:24)

Scolari is not the right man. He has no knowledge of the Premiership and we need someone who will be able to jump in and take control of things. I don't want Sven to go but if he does we can't afford to wait for the Euro's to end then have Scolari decide then work out a deal then come over then look at the squad and determin where he thinks we need to strengthen. If Sven does go then bring in Mourinho. I doubt he'd come but he wouldn't be a bad new boss... Sadly if Sven goes there is nobody available better or equal to him that I can see coming. Let it be Frank.

Mike T (06/05/2008 at 16:37)

Raindazed.

You are right, sack Sven and we get Beanie The Horse who has just got his second coaching badge by the way.

Nonsense aside. sorry I'm just fed up with Our Frank but feel we are missing something here.

If Sven goes are we really going to get a better manager. we were linked with Maclaren! I was hoping it was Malcolm but was then horified to find its Steve now that would be a disaster.

nick lawless,caterham,surrey,(Blackley born and bred), caterham (06/05/2008 at 16:39)

Its a done deal ,and has been for over a week..Big Phils on the way to kick ass...especially Ferguson's..!!

Devon Blue, Devon (06/05/2008 at 16:45)

350,000 the whole deal was cheap and we spent 5.5 on Caciedo who canot see the goal when he comes on let alone score. One of svens bad deals

Devon Blue, Devon (06/05/2008 at 16:49)

I agree Raindaze Big Phil is not the answer. If Sven has to go which I hope he dont then the special one is the only one that meets that criteria(but I have better odd on winning the lottery)

nick lawless,caterham,surrey,(Blackley born and bred), caterham (06/05/2008 at 16:55)

..A big win at Middlesborough...you say eh?? Do me a favour..!!with the same old hapless usual suspects and Svens "John Major"rousing war cry maybe we ll manage FOUR attempt on goal in 90 mins,double that of Anfield.!!

The Big Ecuadorian, Ecuador (06/05/2008 at 16:59)

Mike T

If Steve Maclaren gets the job i would be physically sick for a while, in fact until he was no longer the manager

The Big Ecuadorian, Ecuador (06/05/2008 at 17:00)

Nick Lawless

How do you know that?

timmy, manchester (06/05/2008 at 17:23)

Jesus can people stop slagging off Caceido. Nobody can yet tell whether the lad is going to make it at City. He's young and inexperienced. Like many of Sven's buys many are likely to improve next season. This constant undermining of new players is a scourge of this message board and is pathetically, babyishly impatient. Success now? I'm afraid it takes a lot longer than the season Sven has ben given.

Neil Higson (06/05/2008 at 17:29)

As far as Scolari having no Prem experience neither had Mourinho or Wenger before they came or Ramos for that matter and although Sven had watched English games he had no Prem management experience either. As much as I think Sven has been treated very badly and this siutation is appalling, I do think IF (and when) the curtain comes down on Sven and that Scolari has been signed up that Big Phil could do a very good job. A world cup winner, plenty of experience and discipline. If the Sven situation hadn't left us all outraged we'd be wetting ourselves that Frank had brought him in to replace Pearce. He'll have loads of links to classy Brazilians and Portuguese/Spanish players and again he has the reputation to command respect which in these days of multi-millionaire players with huge egos is what every club that has those top players needs. Of the people out there he can do a fantastic job inc Mourinho and Ranieri - but learn English matey!!! If Sven had chosen to leave then I would be very happy that Phil was on his way but sadly these developments are tainted with the disrespect and lack of loyalty shown to Svennis.

Blue (06/05/2008 at 17:30)

im going to cut my grass

nick lawless,caterham,surrey,(Blackley born and bred), caterham (06/05/2008 at 17:41)

To The Big Ecuadorian...a long time schoolfriend of mine works in the legal bussiness,secret handshakes,if you catch my drift..does funny handshakes with someone close to the club...

CTID, Reading (06/05/2008 at 17:59)

Poor manager yes, but maybe Thaksin wanted ronaldinho for scolari

TV, Anglesey (06/05/2008 at 18:13)

The deals done and dusted Thaksin is too canny to sack Sven and have no one to replace him.So Elano won't be on the so called mass exodus ????????????????

Manc Through and Through, Withington (06/05/2008 at 18:14)

The first person probably Frank asked was Mourinho - but I can't see him coming when posts are going for Barca and Inter Milan also Jose does not have a visa for his dog. I thought Sven was going to be much better but really he has faded. Big Phil will come and kick ass he hates Journalists and didn't he stick one on a Serbian player a while back? Sounds an obnoxious character - absolutely ideal for the premiership. Anyone thought up any chants yet for big Phil?

1.618034, Huddersfield (06/05/2008 at 18:15)

The King is dead... Long live The King!

If this is true then I'm happy because, remember this is the man who turned down the England job because, as was agreed at the time, he was the disciplinarian that Sven is not!

Just what we need, as well as the profile and knowledge to bring the best from Portugal and Brazil... Rubbish! Who wants that???

Like I've said, I would stick with Sven as would 96% of us... But if the decision's been made, then...

Scolari! Woah-oh-oh...
He comes from Brazil
His name is Big Phil...

We'll see eh..?

Never a dull moment!

CTID

gazzo, salford (06/05/2008 at 19:03)

If Steve Maclaren gets the job i would rather go across town and watch the rags thats how p ssed off i am with all this sh t my nerves cant take anymore

KIPPAX CLIVE, STOCKPORT (06/05/2008 at 19:04)

ITS A DONE DEAL SCOLARI, MICAH TO UTD 25M

black and blue, whalley range (06/05/2008 at 19:18)

i'm a sven fan,but,what did juande ramos know about the premiership before he came? i think we sold ishmael on the cheap when cardiff got £5million for michael chopra!! CTID

discopants (06/05/2008 at 19:18)

nick lawless more like nick brainless

Kev The Cod, Worthing (06/05/2008 at 19:27)

I can't see that Felipe is any better than Ismael, certainly not £4 million better. Once the shock of what's gone on with Sven passes I think we might be a little relieved,some of his signings have been utter poo.Those of you hoping that Sven stays and Dr T goes be very careful what you wish for, you may end up getting it and then we would be in the clarts. Not sure about Big Phil though, just because of the time he'll have after the Euros have finished.Teams are already getting in ahead of us - Spurs getting Modric for example.
I'm sure Dr T has plans..he didn't get to where he is today without having plans..I HOPE.
On the plus side we have Ched coming back. My glass is half full...of Rum ! (It definately helps coping with being a City fan).
Has anyone seen what the new kit will be like? I think we still have 2 years with the coq, haven't we? I see quite a lot of teams already launching their new shirts, (Spurs for one)a good op to make some money over the summer.

Stan (06/05/2008 at 19:50)

"we need someone who will be able to jump in and take control of things." Big Phil clouted a journalist who asked him an awkward question. He also had a pop at a Serbian in this European qualfying campaign. He is also a past master at threatening his own players and managed to produce "the hardest" team in Brazil. Forget Ricky Hatton im getting my tin hat ready for next season. You guys want work, Phil will provide it and woe betide any players who dont want to work. The premiership? Pffft, its foreign players now and in particular Brazilians who are getting teams into the CL final: Alex, Anderson 2008 Dida, Kaka 2007 Belletti, Deco, Edmilson, Ronaldinho, Gilberto Silva 2006, Serginho, Kaka, Cafu, Dida 2005 Derlei, Deco, Carlos Alberto Gomes 2004, Roque Junior, Serginho, Rivaldo, Dida 2003 Roberto Carlos etc, etc

moody blue, ashton u lyne (06/05/2008 at 20:01)

people keep mentioning the special one well for a start i dont think he would come and even if he did would he be as succesful as he was at chelski without romans billions i am not saying he isnt a good manager or that he only bought the title but lets face it if he had managed bolton for example (no disrespect) would he have been anywhere near its not the be all and end all but being able to buy mostly any player on the planet certianly helps

LEE BRADBURY CITY RUINED MY LIFE (06/05/2008 at 20:15)

I personally think frank is doing the right thing getting rid of Sven, my only concern with scolari is that he has been out of club football for quite a few years, anyway no disrespect to the MEN but I will not be in the least bit surprised if it is some one totally different, I mean is it such a good idea to have another 60 year old in charge of a young developing side?, maybe this is a red herring to deflect from our real target ?.

I will say one thing it is imperative we get this appointment right for the sake of our club

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