Episode 2174: Is Conte The Right Choice For United, The Barca Managerial Formula, Jose’s Pod Reappearance
Barcelona have fired Ronald Koeman and reports are suggesting their chosen successor is Xavi Hernandez. We talk about Xavi, who might be about to get the chance to show he can coach a good game as well as play one and talk one.
Barcelona board started contacts with Xavi weeks ago. Talks will continue today to check the situation with Al-Sadd and resolve issues. Announcement not imminent yet – process just started ?? #FCB
Xavi wants Barça job.
Sergi Barjuan option if FCB will need an ‘interim’ coach. pic.twitter.com/AMT0O4uc2g
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2021
James Horncastle joins us to talk about whether Antonio Conte would be a good choice for Manchester United. Where does this image as a ‘hitman’ come from? What kind of football does he like to play? And how would his system mesh with the current United squad?
Super club confirm the sacking of club legend who scored late winning goal for long-awaited Champions League in the 1990shttps://t.co/510UNqAgyp
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) October 27, 2021
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Getting beaten to the finish line by a man dressed as a novelty fruit appeared to be McDevitt’s lowest moment but then last weekend…..?
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With our pundits supreme @Jamwall7 and Oisin McConville https://t.co/LBZNcIkSAY pic.twitter.com/1oJJKiveLK
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