The Soccer Thread (Version 8)

TalkSport reporting that Guus Hiddink is the interim replacement at Chelsea. It's on the Australian FA website.

Not a surprise given Hiddink's previous ties to the club. Could mean a bidding war for Guardiola this summer.

 

I think he's talked about moving into national team coaching at some point. Portugal or England makes the most sense but I'd think that if we threw enough cash at him, 2022 or 2026 isn't out of the question.

 

What does FIFA's eight-year ban of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini really change? Oh, and it's all the Americans' fault.

Sepp Blatter to fight FIFA ban: 'Suspended ... for what?' - CNN.com

 

Hell of a consolation goal by Yaya Toure today.

 

Took them long enough, but the announcement of Van Gaal's sacking by MUFC may be within the hour.

Ryan Giggs will reportedly be interim manager while negotiations open with Jose Mourinho.

 

The whole visual of Giggs standing in the rain for the last part of the game shouting instructions at the Man United players was surreal. I really think that LvG, while probably a great guy to have a glass of claret (or 5) with, has not plan for the team. If De Gea wasn't the best GK in the league, they would be in the second half of the table.

 

Reading tweets from dorks who believe anything is amusing.

 

I'd like to see Giggs there (given my fanboi-ness for him). But I do wonder if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might get a look if The Special One is too pricey.

 

Think this guy caught hell on the playground in school?

Norwich City appoint former Labour MP Ed Balls as chairman

 

I await the "Balls sacked" headline when he's fired.

 

Ed Balls had the greatest tweet of all time!

 

Nothing to add so far in 2016!?!

Nobody excited about the possibility Leicester City wins the EPL?