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Marcelo Bielsa

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Yes, creepy place round there at night especially. I remember going to an FA Cup replay mid-week and it was very hair-raising.

Also, the only time I've ever felt in trouble in a football stadium was in that Kippax stand. The crush was almost unbearable.
Was that the 81 quarter final reply ? We were losing so some fans tried to leave early. The police charged them to stop them leaving and it caused a terrible crush. Saw Sir John Moores in his Roller after the game but unlike Yerry Mina, he didn't get out of the car. Sorry mods, off topic. Let's hope Bielsa takes us on some great cup runs like Gordon Lee did.
 
For me if its Bielsa you sack Thelwell and give him total autonomy to do it come relegation or not.
Why sack thelwell is not just thr first team he is setting up the whole academy. Plus is up to him to give the manager players he wants for his system to play so they can work together
 

Maine Road wasn't a pleasant place for visiting fans due to the labyrinth of back-to-back houses and alleyways. Very similar to Goodison in many ways. And going to Everton back then a mare.

The Kippax held 25500 when it was all standing, but pay on the gate meant several games the capacity was exceeded as fans would jib in or bung the gateman when full.
Always finished a game at Mane Rd. with the obligatory 'legging' through Moss Side. Always had a soft spot for City back then. Summerbee, Bell and Lee were very good players and Summerbee was always great for banter with our fans. Anyway, Bielsa for me please, I don't think Dyche would keep us up anyway and I wouldn't want to be lumbered with him long term. Let Bielsa rip it up and start again for a couple of seasons and after he has sorted out the lethargic mess we currently are, he can retire and have a similar style young coach succeed him.
 
Everyone is concerned that his style won’t suit us.

But.

He seems very meticulous. I think as soon as he was linked he’d have been studying the current squad, their strengths and weaknesses etc. If he signs and at the end of the window the list hasn’t changed, he’ll understand what he’s working with more than any other potential candidate.

That excites me.
 
Was that the 81 quarter final reply ? We were losing so some fans tried to leave early. The police charged them to stop them leaving and it caused a terrible crush. Saw Sir John Moores in his Roller after the game but unlike Yerry Mina, he didn't get out of the car. Sorry mods, off topic. Let's hope Bielsa takes us on some great cup runs like Gordon Lee did.
No. '77 SF.
 

I wonder what players can suit his need?
GK: Pickford can pass , not an issue
DF: Coady slow speed but can give long ball. Godrey, patterson have the speed and energy.
MF: Gana and Iwobi should be fine. Onana very doubt if he can adapt.
FW: Gray is ok
Not sure the others but we still need about 3-4 players to play in 1st team.
 

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