Popovic Abandons WSW On Brink Of Season

Popovic will be a scapegoat at Karabükspor. 

I dare say these talks between Popovic, Carrasco & Kalac had been happening for weeks, if not longer. I don't buy the "10pm phone call on Saturday" bullshit. 

He's done a lot for this club that no one will be privileged to match but this is a judas/dog act. 

1 hour ago, mack said:

And we bought Tyson back.

This, but unironically

2 hours ago, leslie said:

I'm in the thanks popa you've earned it club. I've enjoyed almost every minute of it - ill never forget the ACL final and being outside the town hall. My regret is I didn't to the Airport.

My only concern would be if there are any players he might take in the January window. I guess we can worry about that down the track.

I went to airport was near back waited hours saw a glimpse of santa and topor for 2 seconds that was it haha 

was hectic listening doing those chants thought in closed environment was like walking into newy 

Happening for weeks, if not longer? The previous coach only resigned on the 24th of September. Which, due to the time difference, was the 25th here in Sydney.

I don't think he was first approached at 10pm on Saturday either. I'm guessing that's when they agreed terms and they made a formal offer. Which is what he meant when he said 'it came up at 10pm last night'. 

47 minutes ago, spectacular291 said:

Popovic will be a scapegoat at Karabükspor. 

I dare say these talks between Popovic, Carrasco & Kalac had been happening for weeks, if not longer. I don't buy the "10pm phone call on Saturday" bullshit. 

He's done a lot for this club that no one will be privileged to match but this is a judas/dog act. 

I think if someone actually asked this maybe he would have confirmed 

he said in his presser the offer came at this time. 

Harsh use of the judas term 

had a handshake agreement with his boss to leave when an offer came up and he's turned down many before it would seem. Also always said he wanted to coach in Europe 

judas would be going to smurfs would it not?

Announcement from the club imminent (1:30ish) about caretaker roles... prob Ian Crook I guess....

Ray Gatt says it's Foxe.

:/

Think of it like this:

(1)The club knew he wasn’t going to be here forever

(2) The chairmen made an agreement that if the right offer came along for Popa that he was right to go

This wasn't a decision made out of the blue, his ambition to test himself overseas was clear, it was the sudden nature that caught everyone by surprise. No rumors being spread of an offer or an approach.

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Had he discussed with his other coaches that if he went overseas would they come with him, probably? Let’s not turn this into some massive conspiracy theory, unless you have something to suggest otherwise 

i really dont know anything about Foxe apart from pizza

Hayden Foxe head coach and Ian Crook as Assistant.

ridiculous if it is hayden foxe.

WSW confirm caretaker is Foxe. Carrasco & Kalac gone.

Del Giovine promoted to GK Coach.

Ian Crook acting assistant manager.

Well, lets get behind Foxe and Crook for however long it takes to resolve this clusterfook. Let us hope it is not too long.

1 minute ago, wilsonpastore said:

ridiculous if it is hayden foxe.

Disagree

Fox is always the guy who works with the new players fitness so knows every player.

His record is impeccable starting with Blacktown Demons, AIS, Ajax, sanfrecce Horishima, West Ham, loan KB Mechelen, Portsmouth, Leeds, Perth Glory, Smurfs  plus former Socceroo at youth and senior level. 

Managed Melbourne Heart yourh, assistant at heart in 2013 and joined WSW in 2015.

I just know Foxe for his bad dress on the sidelines. At least Crook has experience to help him.

https://youtu.be/zCIJjsFylMA

Let's hope the search doesn't take long.

1 hour ago, spectacular291 said:

I dare say these talks between Popovic, Carrasco & Kalac had been happening for weeks, if not longer. 

A man has got to do what a man has got to do. 

Make that a year or two. Popa will not be killed off by a scheming local assistant coach (like Arnie in Japan) if he can help it.

The late Saturday offer triggered the exit clause for the three of them. That's what it looks like right now anyway. 

Having this happening four weeks ago would have been better, but in another four weeks it would have been worse. It is what it is now. 

At least from the caretaker decision, we know that Crook and Foxe aren't being considered for permanent head positions

11 minutes ago, Johnno said:

At least from the caretaker decision, we know that Crook and Foxe aren't being considered for permanent head positions

Depends on how they go, unbeaten in say 5 and sitting top of the HAL it might be hard to do otherwise, chance for Foxe and Crook to prove they have what it takes, can't see them being anything other than caretakers though somehow. Lederer and co will have in mind who they want regardless of early results I suspect.

Winsto boy!

Onya Hayden, flying the flag of the mighty Winston Hills Bears!

I don't mind Foxe having a go, I hope he is up to it. He is a Westie at least so that counts for something. 

He used to play for Nepean Districts back in the day and even back then he was a gun. He probably doesn't remember me but we used to kick the ball around while our brothers were both playing for Blacktown City. He gets no free passes, he stuffs up, he still gets an ear bashing

Winsto boy and Northmead Primary School too - my alma mater :). The Foxe boys were good at all athletics and sport - let's hope Hayden can add coaching finesse to the resume!

Just as long as Hayden doesn't teach our players how to piss in the bar when drunk

I heard that Popa wanted to take the foxes with him but the club wouldn't allow it.

Just now, WHACKO said:

I heard that Popa wanted to take the foxes with him but the club wouldn't allow it.

Sorry that was Hayden Foxe.   Good news the mascots are staying.

Kalac gone, interesting to see what happens with Vedran now.

1 minute ago, xxBrandonxx said:

Kalac gone, interesting to see what happens with Vedran now. Doubt he'll re-sign.

He loves it at the wsw. 

2 minutes ago, FCB said:

He loves it at the wsw. 

Thought he was only here because of Kalac. Though I cant really see him going anywhere else besides back to Sydney.

5 minutes ago, xxBrandonxx said:

Kalac gone, interesting to see what happens with Vedran now.

he has a massive party?

1 minute ago, xxBrandonxx said:

 

Thought he was only here because of Kalac. 

Friend of mine spoke to his dad, and he loves it at the club. He's a Smurf no more.