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Tito Vilanova: Barcelona manager steps down through ill health

Absurdistan
Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
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Wonder who will take over, although was a surprise that he stayed on after the cancer diagnosis.
Wish him well though, 44 is way young to be fighting the dreaded c.
Tito Vilanova has stepped down as Barcelona manager to continue his treatment for cancer.
The 44-year-old had a tumour removed from his throat in November 2011 before suffering a relapse last year.

Vilanova had surgery in December 2012 and spent 10 weeks in New York to have chemotherapy and radiotherapy before returning in March to see his side take the Spanish title.
The club said that a new manager is expected to be announced next week.
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and director of football Andoni Zubizarreta announced the news at a brief media conference attended by the first-team squad.
Rossell said: "Tito Vilanova will continue treatment of his illness, he will not be able to continue as Barcelona's head manager.
"This is a very difficult blow to the club, but we have overcome many difficult setbacks."
Barcelona's friendly with Polish club Lechia Gdansk on Saturday night has been cancelled.
Vilanova replaced Pep Guardiola as manager in June 2012, having previously worked as his assistant.
Reports in Spain suggest Joan Francesc Ferrer, known as Rubi, could replace Vilanova in a caretaker capacity.
He joined Barca's coaching staff last month as an assistant to Vilanova and Jordi Roura, who took charge of the first team when Vilanova was absent last season.
Rubi was head coach of Girona last term and led the club to the Segunda Division play-offs, where they lost to Almeria.

Comments

  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Sir Alex


  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Made for Mourinho this... ;)
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    Gotta be a job for Curbs innit?

  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    BlackForestReds said:

    Gotta be a job for Curbs innit?

    Curbs 16-1
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    Sad , but not surprising news , the sooner they can find more cures/ preventative measures for cancer the better , had someone this week who had to pack up work because of it.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,951
    edited July 2013
    Think Marcelo Bielsa is worth a bet at 10-1 - available, Spanish speaking, his teams play innovate, attacking football.

    Get well soon, Tito.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,126
    Bielsa is a great shout but wouldn't rule out Luis Enrique or Frank de Boer.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    Very sad for him, it clearly affected them on the pitch last season and can't help their pre season planning this summer.

    As for who will get the job, there's only one possible candidate

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  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    edited July 2013
    Very sad.

    Klopp. That's who id have
  • Indigo Joe
    Indigo Joe Posts: 551
    Good luck to the guy and let's hope he makes a full recovery.

    Still think Barca will do all they can to promote from within even if it means one of their senior players taking a coaching role.
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  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,017
    Interesting to see who the favourite is...

    AVB.

  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    Indigo Joe said:

    Good luck to the guy and let's hope he makes a full recovery.

    Still think Barca will do all they can to promote from within even if it means one of their senior players taking a coaching role.

    t h I s
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,010
    Hiddink resigns from Anzhi and is now favourite to become the new Barca boss.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,126
    edited July 2013
    Gerardo Martino confirmed guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2013/jul/22/barcelona-gerardo-martino-bielsa

    Expect a more defensive Barcelona.

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