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Nov 24, 2012 15:51:46 GMT 1 @clearwhitelight said:

According to Sly Sports News looks as though QPR have got their man in Appy Arry....

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes is delighted to have secured the services of new manager Harry Redknapp.

The experienced Redknapp has been looking to return to management since (he didn't get the Chelski job) leaving Tottenham after guiding them to a fourth-place Premier League finish last year.

And Redknapp will now try to keep a different London side in the top flight, with bottom club QPR having moved quickly to secure his services on a two-and-a half-year deal after firing Mark Hughes on Friday.

Fernandes said: "Harry was our number one target, the unanimous choice of the board, and we're delighted we've been able to attract him to the club."

"He has a proven track record in the Premier League and has all the characteristics we were looking for to get us out of the current situation we find ourselves in."

"His man-management skills are second to none and we are confident he is the right man to lead us away from the bottom of the table."

"We believe we have a manager with significant experience at the highest level of football, who can come in and immediately help deliver our objectives."

Redknapp is believed to be interested in hiring his former assistants at Tottenham, Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond (now there's a surprise, not!), and QPR say an announcement on his backroom team will be made in due course.

Should be interesting to see if this alleged marriage made in heaven actually works.

WL

Have the bookies made odds on how long it is before Arry brings up Ba's release clause? Specialy with the transfer window coming up. Thought we'd have a whole season without having to hear from his big Yap

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Well another one has his head taken...............

Nigel Adkins has been dismissed as manager of Southampton and has been replaced by Mauricio Pochettino.

Adkins joined Southampton in September 2010 on a three-year contract when they were third from bottom in League One.

The former Scunthorpe coach guided them to back-to-back promotions, first to the Championship and then to the Premier League where they began the season with a 3-2 defeat at Manchester City.

However, they won plaudits for their enterprising approach, most recently in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Wednesday evening which saw them move three points clear of the relegation zone.

Pochettino, who left his role as Espanyol coach in November, will take charge for Monday's Sky Live home game with Everton.

Southampton executive chairman Nicola Cortese said: "This decision has been made with the long-term ambitions of Southampton Football Club in mind. (Got to be one of the quotes of the week).

"Whilst we acknowledge the contribution Nigel has made during the past two years, for the Club to progress and achieve our long-term targets a change was needed.

"Mauricio is a well-respected coach of substantial quality who has gained a reputation as an astute tactician and excellent man manager. I have every confidence that he will inspire our talented squad of players to perform at the highest possible level."

Pochettino added: "This is the kind of opportunity that any coach would relish. Southampton is a club with great heritage, and an even more exciting future.

"There is a clear vision to take the Club to a new era of sustained success in the Premier League, and beyond, which I'm delighted to be part of."

Former Southampton captain Matt Le Tissier was not surprised to learn of Adkins' axe.

Le Tissier told Sky Sports News: "It doesn't surprise me. It's a strange time of the season, they've lost two of the last 12 games and came from 2-0 down to draw at Chelsea.

"(But) it seems to be the way the club's being run under the chairman. Nothing's surprising and it's a bit of a laughing stock." (Nah! La Tiss The Toon still have that title.)

The ex-England international did concede the timing shocked him - Saints have been in good form and are clear of relegation trouble at present - but added he felt this could have been on the cards for some time.

"I'm shocked at the timing, it's very strange and it's an odd thing to come to terms with today," he said.

"I think he had a bit of pressure early on this season, people thought it might happen then; maybe they couldn't get the man they wanted then. It's all very strange.

"I think everyone is taken aback by it all. They have come to terms with life in the Premier League, had a tough start and have turned things round pretty well."

Ah! well such is life...............possibly also explains the warning to Mikey this week from APee and that he also wants the push!

WL

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As of 18th January 2013

Arsenal - Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa - Paul Lambert.

Chelsea - Rafael Benitez.

Everton - David Moyes.

Fulham - Martin Jol.

Liverpool - Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City - Roberto Mancini.

Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson.

Newcastle United - Alan Pardew.

Norwich City - Chris Hughton.

Queens Park Rangers - Harry Redknapp.

Reading - Brian McDermott.

Southampton - Mauricio Pochettino.

Stoke City - Tony Pullis.

Sunderland - Martin O'Neil.

Swansea City - Michael Laudrup.

Tottenham Hotspur - Andre Villas Boas.

West Bromwich Albion - Steve Clarke.

West Ham - Sam Allardyce.

Wigan Athletic - Roberto Martinez.


WL

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With almost two months since the last casualty another Premier League manager is clearing out his desk as Brian McDermott leaves Reading.

Paolo Di Canio appears to be among the early bookmakers favourites to take up the challenge and hopefully assist Reading to avoid relegation.

Meantime owner Anton Zingarevich has put Eamonn Dolan, the academy manager, in temporary charge.

WL

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As of 12th March 2013

Arsenal - Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa - Paul Lambert.

Chelsea - Rafael Benitez.

Everton - David Moyes.

Fulham - Martin Jol.

Liverpool - Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City - Roberto Mancini.

Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson.

Newcastle United - Alan Pardew.

Norwich City - Chris Hughton.

Queens Park Rangers - Harry Redknapp.

Reading - Eamonn Dolan (interim)

Southampton - Mauricio Pochettino.

Stoke City - Tony Pullis.

Sunderland - Martin O'Neil.

Swansea City - Michael Laudrup.

Tottenham Hotspur - Andre Villas Boas.

West Bromwich Albion - Steve Clarke.

West Ham - Sam Allardyce.

Wigan Athletic - Roberto Martinez.


WL

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With the appointment of Nigel Adkins at Reading the list of managers as of 26th March 2013 looks like this.....

Arsenal - Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa - Paul Lambert.

Chelsea - Rafael Benitez.

Everton - David Moyes.

Fulham - Martin Jol.

Liverpool - Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City - Roberto Mancini.

Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson.

Newcastle United - Alan Pardew.

Norwich City - Chris Hughton.

Queens Park Rangers - Harry Redknapp.

Reading - Nigel Adkins

Southampton - Mauricio Pochettino.

Stoke City - Tony Pullis.

Sunderland - Martin O'Neil.

Swansea City - Michael Laudrup.

Tottenham Hotspur - Andre Villas Boas.

West Bromwich Albion - Steve Clarke.

West Ham - Sam Allardyce.

Wigan Athletic - Roberto Martinez.

WL

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Didn't take long for another Club to press the panic button, although have to admit the timing of this one at 5under1and is surprising.

The so called fans favourite Martin O'Neil is shown the door. Should be interesting to see who is appointed to replace him and whether our biggest rivals can avoid the drop.

WL

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List of managers as of 31st March 2013 looks like this.....

Arsenal - Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa - Paul Lambert.

Chelsea - Rafael Benitez.

Everton - David Moyes.

Fulham - Martin Jol.

Liverpool - Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City - Roberto Mancini.

Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson.

Newcastle United - Alan Pardew.

Norwich City - Chris Hughton.

Queens Park Rangers - Harry Redknapp.

Reading - Nigel Adkins

Southampton - Mauricio Pochettino.

Stoke City - Tony Pullis.

Sunderland - Vacant

Swansea City - Michael Laudrup.

Tottenham Hotspur - Andre Villas Boas.

West Bromwich Albion - Steve Clarke.

West Ham - Sam Allardyce.

Wigan Athletic - Roberto Martinez.

WL

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Unlike many others before them 5under1and have acted very quickly in appointing a new manager and it's no April Fools joke with Paolo Di Canio named as new man in charge.

WL

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List of managers as of 1st April 2013 looks like this.....

Arsenal - Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa - Paul Lambert.

Chelsea - Rafael Benitez.

Everton - David Moyes.

Fulham - Martin Jol.

Liverpool - Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City - Roberto Mancini.

Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson.

Newcastle United - Alan Pardew.

Norwich City - Chris Hughton.

Queens Park Rangers - Harry Redknapp.

Reading - Nigel Adkins

Southampton - Mauricio Pochettino.

Stoke City - Tony Pullis.

Sunderland - Paolo Di Canio

Swansea City - Michael Laudrup.

Tottenham Hotspur - Andre Villas Boas.

West Bromwich Albion - Steve Clarke.

West Ham - Sam Allardyce.

Wigan Athletic - Roberto Martinez.


WL

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Hardly a huge surprise given the result at the weekend although the timing is worth noting. The following taken from Sky Sports...

Roberto Mancini has been sacked by Manchester City a year to the day since delivering the club's first English title in 44 years.

City failed to back their manager over the weekend as the build-up to Saturday's FA Cup final was overshadowed by reports linking Malaga's Manuel Pellegrini with the job.

City were beaten by Wigan at Wembley, and that disappointment alongside an unconvincing Premier League title defence and a second successive failure to get beyond the Champions League group stage, means Mancini's time in Manchester is up after three-and-a-half years.

The club's owners also spoke of a desire for a more "holistic approach" in a statement which read: "It is with regret that Manchester City Football Club announces that Roberto Mancini has been relieved of his duties as manager.

"This has been a difficult decision for the owner, Chairman and Board to make and it is the outcome of a planned end of season review process that has been brought forward in light of recent speculation and out of respect for Roberto and his extensive contributions to the football club.

"Despite everyone's best efforts, the club has failed to achieve any of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.

"This, combined with an identified need to develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the club, has meant that the decision has been taken to find a new manager for the 2013/14 season and beyond."

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: "Roberto's record speaks for itself and he has the respect and gratitude of owner Sheikh Mansour, myself and the board for all of his hard work and commitment over the last three-and-a-half years.

"He has clearly also secured the love and respect of our fans. He has done as he promised and delivered silverware and success, breaking the club's 35-year trophy drought and securing the title in 2012.

MANCINI'S RECORD

Premier League: 133 games, 82 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses. Win percentage: 61.7 per cent.
FA Cup: 19 games, 13 wins, three draws, three losses. Win percentage: 68 per cent
League Cup: Nine games, four wins, one draw, four losses.Win percentage: 44.4 per cent.
Champions League: 12 games, three wins, four draws, five losses.Win percentage: 25 per cent.
Europa League: 16 games, 10 wins, three draws, three losses.Win percentage: 62.5 per cent.
Community Shield: Two games, one win, one loss. Win percentage: 50 per cent.
OVERALL: 191 games, 113 wins, 38 draws, 40 losses.Win percentage: 59.2 per cent.

"I would like to personally and publicly thank him for his dedication to the progress that he has overseen and for his support and continued friendship."

Brian Kidd will be in charge for the final two games of the season and the post-season tour to the United States, but the focus now will be on Pellegrini.

WL

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List of managers as of 14th May 2013 looks like this.....

Arsenal - Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa - Paul Lambert.

Chelsea - Rafael Benitez.

Everton - David Moyes. (Man Utd manager in waiting)

Fulham - Martin Jol.

Liverpool - Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City - Vacant.

Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson (Retired).

Newcastle United - Alan Pardew.

Norwich City - Chris Hughton.

Queens Park Rangers - Harry Redknapp.

Reading - Nigel Adkins

Southampton - Mauricio Pochettino.

Stoke City - Tony Pullis.

Sunderland - Paolo Di Canio

Swansea City - Michael Laudrup.

Tottenham Hotspur - Andre Villas Boas.

West Bromwich Albion - Steve Clarke.

West Ham - Sam Allardyce.

Wigan Athletic - Roberto Martinez.


WL