2019/20 Marcel Brands

[ADT]

The Dutch journalist isn’t “some keyboard warrior”. A bit of research shows he’s much more respected over there then “Sky Sources” are over here but knock yourself out and believe the Sky “sources” instead lol

They said for about 3 months that frank de boer was gonna be our new manager

 

[Sir Alan]

I refuse to get excited over a bloke I know nothing about and had not even heard of until about 6 months ago.

If he comes, great, lets see what he can do.

Well he’s not Steve Walsh from Chorley who once signed Kante so be grateful for that.

Then again imagine you probably liked Steve Walsh....

 

[Moomin]

Well he’s not Steve Walsh from Chorley who once signed Kante so be grateful for that.

Then again imagine you probably liked Steve Walsh....

A load of people at the time all praised the signing of Steve Walsh and claimed he was the sole reason Leicester won the league.

What was your banned previous username and i will check out what you said at the time.

 

[Papa Shango]

Well he’s not Steve Walsh from Chorley who once signed Kante so be grateful for that.

Then again imagine you probably liked Steve Walsh....

What on earth makes you think that?

Honestly, like this Brands bloke I don't really know enough about him to decide if he is of use or not. On the surface he has not covered himself in glory but who knows?

Also does it matter where he comes from? Bit of a strange comment that one.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

Well we'll definitely need somebody who speaks his language so I see no better candidate for our managerial position than Mr Steve McClaren.

 

[kithnou]

Well we'll definitely need somebody who speaks his language so I see no better candidate for our managerial position than Mr Steve McClaren.

 

[Kantareller]

Get in

 

[Toffe3m4n]

One of the biggest agents in the game. Sadly if we want to be in with the best we have to swim with utter charlatans like Raiola and Mendes.

Can't stand the guy... but like you said, he's a big name so could help us all the same.

 

[ultra]

Brands tried to sign Fabra for PSV. Both are now said to be signing for EFC...

 

[Groucho]

“Sky Sports report the 55-year old Dutchman is represented by agent Mino Raiola”

He’ll be here two years max then.

 

[LocalNative]

“Sky Sports report the 55-year old Dutchman is represented by agent Mino Raiola”

He’ll be here two years max then.

Build us a core, shape our philosophy and pave a direction for us in those two years and I'll be happy.

 

[COYBL25]

“Sky Sports report the 55-year old Dutchman is represented by agent Mino Raiola”

He’ll be here two years max then.

It`ll take two years to shift all the dead wood

 

[Barnfred 55]

I refuse to get excited over a bloke I know nothing about and had not even heard of until about 6 months ago.

If he comes, great, lets see what he can do.

I'd not heard of him until 13 March, when this thread was started. He's spent his whole career in Dutch football which I don't see many positives in, but he's spent the last 15 years in a role similar to DoF so at least he's experienced in that field unlike the incumbent Mr Walsh.

We do need something different and I believe we also need to take bit of a gamble if we're to turn this club around. Old tried and tested hasn't worked and new tried and tested will be looking for bigger jobs than ours. So we need to look to new but with potential.

I'm all for it but, like you, won't be singing and dancing until he (and the hopefully new manager) are both in place and showing what they can do.

 

[brieverton]

I have become sceptical of the need for a DOF at our stage of evolution, but assuming this means Walsh is leaving, it is good news.

Can't say I know too much about Brands but it may mean more South American / African players arriving here, and bought cheaply.

In general our success rate with signings outside the domestic market has been quite woeful for years, it can only be good if this means it will be addressed.

He would have to tough job on his hands to fail as badly as Walsh has.

 

[GARY_EVERTONIAN]

Sky sports also confirming he will join us .. Have PSV commented on this ? I remember reading Chelsea also wanted him