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The way we defend it might as well be Spike Milligan

If we don’t get Marco then I believe Jose would be no 2 and give us fans something to be proud of or the performance we expect and demand. I was watching some documentary last night about his Champions league wins on BBC and it honestly made me feel like he connects with the players sure there comes a cost but I also believe he will set up a youth system like he put in place at Porto where he based his ethos of having more “local” players in the team with a handful of foreigners. His words not mine 🤣He doesn’t care about trophies or cups he cares about how the club and the fans/players remembered how he made them feel as he managed the club. As he said in the Chelsea press conference he isn’t just a bottle from a box HE IS THE SPECIAL ONE. As long as the billionaires are paying for it.

Something I seen said since 1912 they have only picked players from the Basque Country in both Spain and France or trained by the Basque ethos ,as they started the club after being surprised and interested with the football games British immigrants were having whilst at port of Bilbao. As their fans see it fosters a deep connection between the team, players and the local community something they can call their own people and I’m definitely behind that ethos all day long. yet because they use this Basque technique they have been heavily criticised as being discriminatory , I believe it has become Athletics identity and it’s something the Supporters are very proud of off as you seen if you watch some of their Home Games Passion and pride is present and READY to take part in each game. We already have a connection with the club there is no doubt about that but I strongly believe in the future and going forward we need some sort of System in place that represents our youth system and our clubs motto entwined in each player that comes through our Front doors! R esilient in spirit, We’re always ready through thick and thin. E ager for victory, let the triumphs begin. A lways prepared, as we are the people . D etermined and ready to win no matter what it costs. Y es! To the fight, let the fcking roar begin! Excuse the erratic writing i wake up early and I think my normal brain takes me on a rant before my medication starts to kick in 🤣

Id have Jose from the list and its a job that may suit him better these days being in a 2 horse race. Granted he isnt the same manager as 10 years ago but he would command respect and a winning mentality surely for 1-2 seasons to get the league title back. He's also going to be able to attract a better standard of player. Rafa Benitez 10 years ago would have got a vote but he's been away from the game too long. Gerrard's stock has fallen since he left after his two management spells and very rarely does going back have a good affect. It worked terrific with Walter Smith for us and looking to the Premier League it worked with David Moyes at West Ham and now Everton but I dont think those relationships with Manager and Club deteriorated at all, with Gerrard it was - thanks and good luck - and in came Gio who kicked us onto a Euro final.