thing is fella, he was not seen as an elite, he was seen as hot headed & many steered clear

comment by kamara's left foot (U21862)
posted 9 minutes ago
thing is fella, he was not seen as an elite, he was seen as hot headed & many steered clear
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thank god for that. i really didn't know bielsa 3 years ago but i began to think he was the best manager for the club before he coached a game. the amount of intrest in the team from people all over south america told me that this gentleman was something special.

I’m not necessarily saying he is in that “elite” category, but let’s face it, his reputation from his homeland classes him as someone I didn’t think would be interested in us , or vice versa for that matter.

Im sure it has nothing to do with the huge wages he was offered.. Something like 5th highest in uk?

comment by Joejoe (U7141)
posted 44 minutes ago
Im sure it has nothing to do with the huge wages he was offered.. Something like 5th highest in uk?
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who are these 4 overpriced managers?

"thing is fella, he was not seen as an elite, he was seen as hot headed & many steered clear"

He made himself known before he came to us, and there were clubs wanting him!..

Was West Ham not after him but he didn't like their set up?..

I think the reason we got him is because of the way AR, Orta and Kinnear went out of their way to travel Worldwide and convince him they'd do things his way!..

Without that guarantee the chances are we'd still be a Championship team!..

comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Joejoe (U7141)
posted 44 minutes ago
Im sure it has nothing to do with the huge wages he was offered.. Something like 5th highest in uk?
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who are these 4 overpriced managers?
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Pep, klopp, ancelotti, tuchel

comment by Joejoe (U7141)
posted 46 minutes ago
comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Joejoe (U7141)
posted 44 minutes ago
Im sure it has nothing to do with the huge wages he was offered.. Something like 5th highest in uk?
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who are these 4 overpriced managers?
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Pep, klopp, ancelotti, tuchel
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Jose?

If you are talking overpaid managers, have to include Parker and Bruce.

comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 18 minutes ago
If you are talking overpaid managers, have to include Parker and Bruce.
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Think bruce is the lowest paid manager in epl

Bielsa does command a lot in wages but he also reportedly did research on the club and city before taking the job. Bilbao, Marseille, Leeds - all regional clubs with strong identities.

West Ham tried to get him before but he didn't like the job so it's not just the money

comment by Best Fans - ¡Leeds Carajo! (U2196)
posted 43 minutes ago
Bielsa does command a lot in wages but he also reportedly did research on the club and city before taking the job. Bilbao, Marseille, Leeds - all regional clubs with strong identities.

West Ham tried to get him before but he didn't like the job so it's not just the money
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Dont disagree, i like him. He has old school mentality mixed with modern methods of playing the game.

But he was and is paid a fortune for a championship team (well they were when he accepted).

Joejoe

It's a misconception.

I think you'll find that the money he is paid covers himself and all his background staff. I think you will find Bielsa will work out as one of the lower paid managers in the premier league.

It's a bit late now, but I'll try and find an article which mentions this in the morning

comment by Joejoe (U7141)
posted 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 18 minutes ago
If you are talking overpaid managers, have to include Parker and Bruce.
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Think bruce is the lowest paid manager in epl
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Still too much.

Is there any current manager who has improved players to the extent Bielsa has? Bamford, Klich, Dallas, KP, Ayling, Coops, and Alioski are unrecognisable from where they were 3 years ago. This is what makes his achievements so impressive. What a shame he never got to work with Chris Wood.

Regarding wages i believe he pays all his staff from his pot and there's a fair few and knowing the man as we do i wouldnt imagine they are on peanuts,

He takes care of paying all the coaching and backroom staff on that deal, his wage will be one of the lowest in the prem. I'm sure that'll change next season though.

We look like finishing mid table, so the resources for next season will likely be for a European push

Wouldn’t it be great if Marcelo accepted a seat on the board when he’s done managing ... btw, hope that’s not for several years yet!😁