We do seem to take a great pride in running things on for as long as possible. I hope that there isn't going to be a last-minute fly-in-the-ointment because we're going to look like one of the biggest bunch of mugs in history. Perhaps three holidays in a month, when you're trying to agree terms with a new manager, isn't ideal? Not a criticism, just putting it out there. If it all works out, great, if it doesn't, there are questions to be asked.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

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I think FdB are discussing important final details like the back up coaching team etc? Eg Whether Lee stays or goes? I gether his brother isnt coming with him, so that may mean that the chances are greater that Lee will stay? FdB will need someone who knows the PL through and through and Lee ticks that box?

Frank de Boer has his own coaching staff and that would be the best option.

This could work: solid defense + more creative attack. Last thing we want is fir him to do a Pardue (eg sloppy defense and ticky tacky passing going nowhere!)
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Ah it's always good to hear fro the HOL intelligentsia with their well thought out and reasoned contributions.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

Well, I have a fairly good idea from de Boer's brother and, as I recall, support staff was definitely an issue on the table still. As this is a frequent sticking point, in general, not just with us, I'd say it was quite a biggie that I might have wanted to get nailed down early on.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

FdB backroom staff at Inter Ajax would of surely moved on and found other positions since his departure from Inter and his time out from the game so no surprises that side of the appointment would take time , would like to see Sammy retained at the club, his experience would be a tough act to follow

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It wouldn't have been the same problem (apart from timescale) if nothing had been leaked, but as it has been, and we know that there is this major point to be sorted, it does raise the question as to why it hasn't already been resolved.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

Off topic: Pellegrino has been appointed at Southampton.

On topic: for those that might assume what FdB achieved at Ajax was a walk in the park. Ajax hadn't won the title for six years before FdB took over and they haven't won it since. Whilst in charge he won it four times im five years.

Well with the Pellergino/ Southampton deal done, looking almost cert we got FdB.
Fingers crossed.