Not a transfer per se but a DONE DEAL nonetheless, and we have not had enough of those today. Former Blackpool and Charlton boss Jose Riga has been appointed manager at Standard Liege. Riga was previously in charge at the Belgian club between 2011 and 2012. "It was a quick and easy decision for me," he said. "I've come here to help the club."
After all the things his son tweeted about RD #controlyourkidsjose
I must have missed this, what happened?
Jose son was on twitter replying to cafc fans about how his dad wanted to stay and was treated by RD terribly and that virtually Rd was an evil not to be trusted buffoon
After all the things his son tweeted about RD #controlyourkidsjose
I must have missed this, what happened?
Jose son was on twitter replying to cafc fans about how his dad wanted to stay and was treated by RD terribly and that virtually Rd was an evil not to be trusted buffoon
I'm not the biggest fan of Riga (senseball???) and think he would have been found out if he had continued, but for him to now pitch up Liege... the mind boggles!!!
After all the things his son tweeted about RD #controlyourkidsjose
I must have missed this, what happened?
Jose son was on twitter replying to cafc fans about how his dad wanted to stay and was treated by RD terribly and that virtually Rd was an evil not to be trusted buffoon
Ha, good kid.
Maybe RD'd experiment is to see how far he can push the loyalty of a fan base. He seems to enjoy p****** off the fans of all his clubs.
I've just worked it out. Roland looked at what the league clubs do, i.e sack a manager, pay him off and he gets a job the following week at another club. Roland is buying enough clubs, players and manager's to start his own European league. He believes that he can keep things fresh by signing new player and manager's (moving them round) every few months and everyone feels that there is progress
Seriously Jose can't really feel indebted to Roland after he's been sacked by him twice. Can he?
Only in football does something so weirdly out of tune with normal business practice happen. Which is weird in itself as RD's experiment is all about applying sound business practices to a sport.
I've just worked it out. Roland looked at what the league clubs do, i.e sack a manager, pay him off and he gets a job the following week at another club. Roland is buying enough clubs, players and manager's to start his own European league. He believes that he can keep things fresh by signing new player and manager's (moving them round) every few months and everyone feels that there is progress
Seriously Jose can't really feel indebted to Roland after he's been sacked by him twice. Can he?
Perhaps, after working with Oyston, RD doesn't seem so bad?!
Riga has never been sacked by RD. The first time Riga left of his own accord and the 2nd time his short term contract was not renewed.
I have to say I think sralan has just coined the new descriptor for Roland - the cunning plan is however so cunning I am not sure even the guy that thought it up knows exactly what it is supposed to achieve. I thought I had worked with some truly bizarre executives in my time but good old RD is up their with the best.
In a way I have to admit I can simply not stop smiling - it is either truly inspired or truly bonkers!!! If I actually met RD I am not sure I could keep a straight face. You do have to wonder quite how the guys' brain is wired.
No doubt Ivan Vukomanović (the now former Liege caretaker head coach) who to be fair has only been coaching since 2013 will be popping up soon in SE7 to strengthen our Serbian connection.
In any event many congratulations to Riga - I wish him well in his new role. After working for the Oystons in Blackpool working for RD must be a walk in the park.
What's the longest any network manager has lasted in post?
Looks like Jose Riga first time around at Standard: July 2011-May 2012 or possibly Petrik Sander at FC Carl Zeiss Jena depending on when Duchatelet took charge (November 2011-September 2013)
Even Ujpest where he isn't the direct owner, their longest serving coach was from July 2012-March 2013 and surprisingly was a Belgian. In fact since his son took ownership of the club they've gone through six coaches in four seasons!
Encouraging. Hopefully Katrien Meire will be the next mover to one of the smaller network clubs where she can do less damage, although I guess that would mean a shortlist of more Yes Men.
I have to applaud all those CL pundits who said, when RD took over, that these would be interesting times. I bet none of us predicted that Luzon would be coaching Charlton and Riga would be coaching Standard within a year. For his next trick, RD will kill Batman.
I have to applaud all those CL pundits who said, when RD took over, that these would be interesting times. I bet none of us predicted that Luzon would be coaching Charlton and Riga would be coaching Standard within a year. For his next trick, RD will kill Batman.
Only the Joker would come out with something like that.
I know I keep posting this, and it is hardly in English, but it is from March 27th last year when Riga had been appointed Charlton Athletic manager/coach, and Luzon was manager/coach of Standard de Liege. Please remember that when Luzon had his first press conference at Charlton he said he knew about us because of his dealings last year. Riga was appointed when we already had Reza and Astrit for example. And now we are here some 45 weeks later.
What's the longest any network manager has lasted in post?
Looks like Jose Riga first time around at Standard: July 2011-May 2012 or possibly Petrik Sander at FC Carl Zeiss Jena depending on when Duchatelet took charge (November 2011-September 2013)
Even Ujpest where he isn't the direct owner, their longest serving coach was from July 2012-March 2013 and surprisingly was a Belgian. In fact since his son took ownership of the club they've gone through six coaches in four seasons!
Worrying stuff...
RD bought Jena about the same time as he bought us.
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Been humming this all afternoon
Jose son was on twitter replying to cafc fans about how his dad wanted to stay and was treated by RD terribly and that virtually Rd was an evil not to be trusted buffoon
Maybe RD'd experiment is to see how far he can push the loyalty of a fan base. He seems to enjoy p****** off the fans of all his clubs.
I think Roland must be laughing his bollocks off, How can I make Ze fans angry today HUH huh huh.
Seriously Jose can't really feel indebted to Roland after he's been sacked by him twice. Can he?
What's the longest any network manager has lasted in post?
Beyond parody as a strange bloke once said...
Seriously though, will still be supporting Luzon and the squad. COYR!
I have to say I think sralan has just coined the new descriptor for Roland - the cunning plan is however so cunning I am not sure even the guy that thought it up knows exactly what it is supposed to achieve. I thought I had worked with some truly bizarre executives in my time but good old RD is up their with the best.
In a way I have to admit I can simply not stop smiling - it is either truly inspired or truly bonkers!!! If I actually met RD I am not sure I could keep a straight face. You do have to wonder quite how the guys' brain is wired.
No doubt Ivan Vukomanović (the now former Liege caretaker head coach) who to be fair has only been coaching since 2013 will be popping up soon in SE7 to strengthen our Serbian connection.
In any event many congratulations to Riga - I wish him well in his new role. After working for the Oystons in Blackpool working for RD must be a walk in the park.
Even Ujpest where he isn't the direct owner, their longest serving coach was from July 2012-March 2013 and surprisingly was a Belgian. In fact since his son took ownership of the club they've gone through six coaches in four seasons!
Worrying stuff...
Please remember that when Luzon had his first press conference at Charlton he said he knew about us because of his dealings last year. Riga was appointed when we already had Reza and Astrit for example.
And now we are here some 45 weeks later.
F*** this bollox!!!!