[Dmac]

Originally Posted by BBC Sport

Sousa confirmed as new Swansea boss


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Paulo Sousa has been unveiled as Swansea City's new boss.

The two-time Champions League winner flew back to Wales on Monday after discussing the situation with his family in his native Portugal.

The former Queens Park Rangers manager signed a three-year deal to become Roberto Martinez's successor.

Sousa said: "The club needs to be above everyone - the individuals, players, staff, the manager, everyone. This is our target. This is our philosophy."

He added: "What I expect is the same commitment from everyone, the same quality from everyone and more than this, the will to keep fighting. for the club."

Lol happy Phantom?

[Silleh Willeh]

He is definitely just wanting a big name Sousa was seen as inept for how little he played, Swansea should of gave it Ady.

[The Phantom]

Originally Posted by Dmac
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Lol happy Phantom?

Yes, because from a Cardiff point of view, Sosa is not going to do half as much damange as Martinez did with the Jacks.


Now with that vacancy filled, I believe the only other major vacancy left to fill is WBA? (are Portsmouth still looking for someone full time?)

[Tommy Platinum]

Portsmouth are still looking I believe. They were linked with Bilic.

[Dmac]

This thead has always been football orientated, by my Rugby League team are looking for a new manager.
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[The Phantom]

Originally Posted by BBC Sport

Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has issued West Bromwich Albion a hands-off warning over City manager Dave Jones.

Former Southampton and Wolves boss Jones is among the favourites to replace Tony Mowbray, who left the Hawthorns to take over at Celtic.

St Johnstone boss and former Albion player Derek McInnes has also been linked with the vacant post.

"Dave Jones as far as I'm concerned seems to be very happy here," Ridsdale told BBC Wales.

"He tells me he is happy but if any employee, whether they are the manager or players, are unhappy I don't want to keep them.

"He will have to decide if and when the hypothetical question of him going somewhere arises. I've had no contact from West Brom or any other club. I don't expect Dave Jones to leave."

Ridsdale admitted in 2007 that Jones almost left the Welsh club to Championship rivals West Brom before Mowbray replaced Bryan Robson.

Crickey, there might not be much left in Cardiff after the summer even if only half of the rumours are true. Some fans don't like Dave Jones, but I honestly think he's the best City could have at the moment. It would be sad to see him leave, as he's done a good job for Cardiff. I don't see him moving this summer, especially not to a club in the same league. However if he doesn't get to the play offs next season, it could be time for him to move on.

[Dmac]

Originally Posted by BBC Sport

West Brom hope to announce Roberto Di Matteo as manager within 48 hours, BBC understands

Originally Posted by BBC Sport

Baggies confirm Di Matteo


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West Bromwich Albion have appointed former Chelsea midfielder Roberto Di Matteo as their new head coach.

The Italian, who guided Milton Keynes Dons to the last season's League One play-offs, has signed a one-year rolling contract at The Hawthorns.

Albion's board approached Di Matteo late on Monday with a view to making him Tony Mowbray's successor.

Preston manager Alan Irvine was also on a shortlist of two, but he rejected the chance to fill the Baggies hot-seat.

Di Matteo, 39, signed a contract extension with the Dons in December which was to tie him to the club until June 2011.

My dad isn't happy in the slightest with that.

[The Phantom]

I can understand why your old man isn't best pleased. Hardly an inspiring choice for WBA.

Okay, he's done reasonably well in his first season at MK Dons, getting them to the play-offs and that, but WBA needed a manager with experience of taking a side up. The Championship is such a competitive league, clubs need experienced managers to guide them through the season - not ones barely 50 games into their career. I hope it works out for the Baggies, as they are a club I like.

[The Phantom]

I can understand why your old man isn't best pleased. Hardly an inspiring choice for WBA.

Okay, he's done reasonably well in his first season at MK Dons, getting them to the play-offs and that, but WBA needed a manager with experience of taking a side up. The Championship is such a competitive league, clubs need experienced managers to guide them through the season - not ones barely 50 games into their career. I hope it works out for the Baggies, as they are a club I like.

[Dmac]

Well when you look at it, it really isn't the best option that they had and it's a huge risk to throw him into the deep end but I personally do see him doing well, he is the type of manager that was a great player and doesn't have to earn respect now because he will already have it. Having a manager that the players respect is always good.