Monday - Jose Mourinho announces he is leaving Benfica to join Real Madrid
Tuesday to Friday- it's announced Marco Silva is leaving Fulham to join Benfica.
Before the end of May the replacement for Silva is announced.
Silva then given the chance to wave good bye at the Newcastle game.
To be fair to all parties, Fulham and Silva I think this is the best resolution, it gives him a new challenge and it breathes new life into Fulham Football Club at a time when things were starting to get a little stale.
COYSW Onwards and Upwards.
Silva might be going to Europe but not Benfica, its currently not a stable Club with solid management. Mourinho is just trying to leverage a new deal but from a weak position, he has Benfica 3rd and no chance of a Title but did go through the season with no loses - 22 win draw 11
If MS does go I hope we bring in an experienced and respected manager that doesn't need us more than we need them. Someone that will stand up to the Khans and say this is how we move the club forward to the next level. Someone that will shake up the club from top to bottom with a clear identity. Who will look at the scouting and get us to be more like Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth in buying low and selling high. To look at the youth team and find out why we don't have more youngsters coming through as we lose all the good ones.
We waste so much time buying players late in the window and not being ready for start of season only to then pay big money anyway for a bench warmer (Oscar Bob, ESR) towards the end of season or gamble on players that aren't good enough or can't get a game (Muniz Cuenca) and then have to rely on the old guard (Cairney, Reed) as we have no midfield depth.
I think MS & Fulham hasn't been the same since Boa and Stuart Gray left.
Be interested to see how swift we announce our replacement, if Silva does go and not extend.
Especially as "talks" over the deal has been going on for a long-time.
Quote from: ffc_forever on May 15, 2026, 03:56:53 PMIf MS does go I hope we bring in an experienced and respected manager that doesn't need us more than we need them. Someone that will stand up to the Khans and say this is how we move the club forward to the next level. Someone that will shake up the club from top to bottom with a clear identity. Who will look at the scouting and get us to be more like Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth in buying low and selling high. To look at the youth team and find out why we don't have more youngsters coming through as we lose all the good ones.
We waste so much time buying players late in the window and not being ready for start of season only to then pay big money anyway for a bench warmer (Oscar Bob, ESR) towards the end of season or gamble on players that aren't good enough or can't get a game (Muniz Cuenca) and then have to rely on the old guard (Cairney, Reed) as we have no midfield depth.
I think MS & Fulham hasn't been the same since Boa and Stuart Gray left.
Thought we had that in MS. Certainly don't get the impression that our transfer history is littered with players Marco doesn't want and Marco has been pretty vocal with how much say he has in the transfer process.
So apparently Silva states today he doesn't know when the decition on his future will be announced.
That tells me both the club and he knows the answer.
Please just go and let us move on.
Quote from: South Coast White on May 15, 2026, 05:27:42 PMSo apparently Silva states today he doesn't know when the decition on his future will be announced.
That tells me both the club and he knows the answer.
Please just go and let us move on.
Personally think he will wait until after the Newcastle game so he doesn't get to hear the jeers from the fans for #%@#ing about.
Quote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 02:57:46 PMMonday - Jose Mourinho announces he is leaving Benfica to join Real Madrid
Tuesday to Friday- it's announced Marco Silva is leaving Fulham to join Benfica.
Before the end of May the replacement for Silva is announced.
Silva then given the chance to wave good bye at the Newcastle game.
To be fair to all parties, Fulham and Silva I think this is the best resolution, it gives him a new challenge and it breathes new life into Fulham Football Club at a time when things were starting to get a little stale.
COYSW Onwards and Upwards.
who takes over
Quote from: AJW48361 on May 15, 2026, 05:39:20 PMQuote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 02:57:46 PMMonday - Jose Mourinho announces he is leaving Benfica to join Real Madrid
Tuesday to Friday- it's announced Marco Silva is leaving Fulham to join Benfica.
Before the end of May the replacement for Silva is announced.
Silva then given the chance to wave good bye at the Newcastle game.
To be fair to all parties, Fulham and Silva I think this is the best resolution, it gives him a new challenge and it breathes new life into Fulham Football Club at a time when things were starting to get a little stale.
COYSW Onwards and Upwards.
who takes over
Anybody who can get our team of gifted players doing what they do best.
Quote from: South Coast White on May 15, 2026, 05:41:06 PMQuote from: AJW48361 on May 15, 2026, 05:39:20 PMQuote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 02:57:46 PMMonday - Jose Mourinho announces he is leaving Benfica to join Real Madrid
Tuesday to Friday- it's announced Marco Silva is leaving Fulham to join Benfica.
Before the end of May the replacement for Silva is announced.
Silva then given the chance to wave good bye at the Newcastle game.
To be fair to all parties, Fulham and Silva I think this is the best resolution, it gives him a new challenge and it breathes new life into Fulham Football Club at a time when things were starting to get a little stale.
COYSW Onwards and Upwards.
who takes over
Anybody who can get our team of gifted players doing what they do best.
We certainly need a few incoming in the summer though and a few players need moving on
Quote from: AJW48361 on May 15, 2026, 05:39:20 PMQuote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 02:57:46 PMMonday - Jose Mourinho announces he is leaving Benfica to join Real Madrid
Tuesday to Friday- it's announced Marco Silva is leaving Fulham to join Benfica.
Before the end of May the replacement for Silva is announced.
Silva then given the chance to wave good bye at the Newcastle game.
To be fair to all parties, Fulham and Silva I think this is the best resolution, it gives him a new challenge and it breathes new life into Fulham Football Club at a time when things were starting to get a little stale.
COYSW Onwards and Upwards.
who takes over
Woolly Mammoth...
Quote from: FFC007 on May 15, 2026, 05:46:10 PMQuote from: AJW48361 on May 15, 2026, 05:39:20 PMQuote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 02:57:46 PMMonday - Jose Mourinho announces he is leaving Benfica to join Real Madrid
Tuesday to Friday- it's announced Marco Silva is leaving Fulham to join Benfica.
Before the end of May the replacement for Silva is announced.
Silva then given the chance to wave good bye at the Newcastle game.
To be fair to all parties, Fulham and Silva I think this is the best resolution, it gives him a new challenge and it breathes new life into Fulham Football Club at a time when things were starting to get a little stale.
COYSW Onwards and Upwards.
who takes over
Woolly Mammoth...
I am not sure they could afford me.
Quote from: South Coast White on May 15, 2026, 05:36:17 PMQuote from: South Coast White on May 15, 2026, 05:27:42 PMSo apparently Silva states today he doesn't know when the decition on his future will be announced.
That tells me both the club and he knows the answer.
Please just go and let us move on.
Personally think he will wait until after the Newcastle game so he doesn't get to hear the jeers from the fans for #%@#ing about.
I can't believe that a normally sound and sensible person like you actually typed that .
Whilst I think it's time for him to move on - the idea of jeering a manager who has given so much to this club is both abhorrent and quite frankly moronic and shows an unbelievable lack of grace and humanity.
Be ashamed - be very ashamed .
Quote from: AJW48361 on May 15, 2026, 05:39:20 PMQuote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 02:57:46 PMMonday - Jose Mourinho announces he is leaving Benfica to join Real Madrid
Tuesday to Friday- it's announced Marco Silva is leaving Fulham to join Benfica.
Before the end of May the replacement for Silva is announced.
Silva then given the chance to wave good bye at the Newcastle game.
To be fair to all parties, Fulham and Silva I think this is the best resolution, it gives him a new challenge and it breathes new life into Fulham Football Club at a time when things were starting to get a little stale.
COYSW Onwards and Upwards.
who takes over
Surely it has to be H4, although haven't seen him for a while.
He is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
Quote from: South Coast White on May 15, 2026, 05:36:17 PMQuote from: South Coast White on May 15, 2026, 05:27:42 PMSo apparently Silva states today he doesn't know when the decition on his future will be announced.
That tells me both the club and he knows the answer.
Please just go and let us move on.
Personally think he will wait until after the Newcastle game so he doesn't get to hear the jeers from the fans for #%@#ing about.
Glasner at Palace and Areola at Bournemouth have already announced they'll be leaving their respective clubs at the end of the season and I've not seen or heard of any negativity towards them from their supporters, so if Silva doesn't plan on being here next season why not just say instead of leaving things till after the Newcastle game???
I don't see why people are so sold on the idea of Mourinho commanding such a big job like Real Madrid anymore, he's not been top as a manager for a while and has been managing in Europe's lesser leagues as a result in Turkey and Portugal. He lost whatever spark he did have.
Don't get me wrong, he's had an incredible career as a coach, and as a human being at the top of any profession for as long as he was, he's allowed to step away from the limelight and more intense pressures and take a decent job in a smaller business for example.
But to suggest he could take the real job seems a bit farfetched
Quote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 06:44:17 PMHe is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
Really? What for?
Parking on a Zebra Crossing
Quote from: sunburywhite on May 15, 2026, 08:04:59 PMQuote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 06:44:17 PMHe is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
Really? What for?
Comments of a political nature I believe . Mods please correct me if I am wrong .
Parking on a Zebra Crossing
Quote from: sunburywhite on May 15, 2026, 08:04:59 PMQuote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 06:44:17 PMHe is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
Really? What for?
Parking on a Zebra Crossing
Quote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 08:09:54 PMQuote from: sunburywhite on May 15, 2026, 08:04:59 PMQuote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 06:44:17 PMHe is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
Really? What for?
Comments of a political nature I believe . Mods please correct me if I am wrong .
Parking on a Zebra Crossing
Quote from: sunburywhite on May 15, 2026, 08:04:59 PMQuote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 06:44:17 PMHe is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
Really? What for?
Parking on a Zebra Crossing
That would be black and white - this was a bit grey I feel
Quote from: General on May 15, 2026, 07:42:31 PMI don't see why people are so sold on the idea of Mourinho commanding such a big job like Real Madrid anymore, he's not been top as a manager for a while and has been managing in Europe's lesser leagues as a result in Turkey and Portugal. He lost whatever spark he did have.
Don't get me wrong, he's had an incredible career as a coach, and as a human being at the top of any profession for as long as he was, he's allowed to step away from the limelight and more intense pressures and take a decent job in a smaller business for example.
But to suggest he could take the real job seems a bit farfetched
It's being reported tonight that an agreement in principle has now been reached between Mourinho and Real Madrid, that means the Benfica job will shortly be available,
Can Benfica match the terms that Fulham have offered him, that's the 64 Million Dollar question, we'll find out next week no doubt.
Quote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 11:07:08 PMQuote from: General on May 15, 2026, 07:42:31 PMI don't see why people are so sold on the idea of Mourinho commanding such a big job like Real Madrid anymore, he's not been top as a manager for a while and has been managing in Europe's lesser leagues as a result in Turkey and Portugal. He lost whatever spark he did have.
Don't get me wrong, he's had an incredible career as a coach, and as a human being at the top of any profession for as long as he was, he's allowed to step away from the limelight and more intense pressures and take a decent job in a smaller business for example.
But to suggest he could take the real job seems a bit farfetched
It's being reported tonight that an agreement in principle has now been reached between Mourinho and Real Madrid, that means the Benfica job will shortly be available,
Can Benfica match the terms that Fulham have offered him, that's the 64 Million Dollar question, we'll find out next week no doubt.
I really don't think that this is all about money . If it had have been so binary I think the outcome would have played out ages ago. Of course it may also be the case that the decision has been made and that there is agreement that no announcement will be made until a certain time
Quote from: HV71 on May 16, 2026, 06:35:46 AMQuote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 11:07:08 PMQuote from: General on May 15, 2026, 07:42:31 PMI don't see why people are so sold on the idea of Mourinho commanding such a big job like Real Madrid anymore, he's not been top as a manager for a while and has been managing in Europe's lesser leagues as a result in Turkey and Portugal. He lost whatever spark he did have.
Don't get me wrong, he's had an incredible career as a coach, and as a human being at the top of any profession for as long as he was, he's allowed to step away from the limelight and more intense pressures and take a decent job in a smaller business for example.
But to suggest he could take the real job seems a bit farfetched
It's being reported tonight that an agreement in principle has now been reached between Mourinho and Real Madrid, that means the Benfica job will shortly be available,
Can Benfica match the terms that Fulham have offered him, that's the 64 Million Dollar question, we'll find out next week no doubt.
I really don't think that this is all about money . If it had have been so binary I think the outcome would have played out ages ago. Of course it may also be the case that the decision has been made and that there is agreement that no announcement will be made until a certain time
Nothing could move forward until Mourinho and Madrid made their decision, now that's done things should start to move quickly.
I've said before on here, I personally would like to give him a decent send off at the Newcastle game,that would be fair for him and the fans.
I think the reason we're not hearing anything is because the other Managerial moves have to happen before any announcements.
Quote from: HV71 on May 16, 2026, 06:35:46 AMQuote from: C Block on May 15, 2026, 11:07:08 PMQuote from: General on May 15, 2026, 07:42:31 PMI don't see why people are so sold on the idea of Mourinho commanding such a big job like Real Madrid anymore, he's not been top as a manager for a while and has been managing in Europe's lesser leagues as a result in Turkey and Portugal. He lost whatever spark he did have.
Don't get me wrong, he's had an incredible career as a coach, and as a human being at the top of any profession for as long as he was, he's allowed to step away from the limelight and more intense pressures and take a decent job in a smaller business for example.
But to suggest he could take the real job seems a bit farfetched
It's being reported tonight that an agreement in principle has now been reached between Mourinho and Real Madrid, that means the Benfica job will shortly be available,
Can Benfica match the terms that Fulham have offered him, that's the 64 Million Dollar question, we'll find out next week no doubt.
I really don't think that this is all about money . If it had have been so binary I think the outcome would have played out ages ago. Of course it may also be the case that the decision has been made and that there is agreement that no announcement will be made until a certain time
If Silva wanted money he would have gone to Saudi Arabia this is more about managing at a higher level.
I honestly believe that Marco's friend Jose would have told him months ago that he would be leaving Benfica this summer, and in doing so Benfica representatives would have contacted Marco's representatives months ago, all of which our great Club would have been well aware of,
If he joins Benfica I'm actually fairly confident that we have got all our ducks in a row,
Expect news from Bournemouth, Chelsea, Palace and Fulham quite quickly as the season draws to a close,
I for one, am quite excited by what the future holds, onwards and upwards.
COYSW
Does anyone know how rich the Portuguese league is ? Even though Benfica are a much bigger club than us do they have the Financial clout to match our offer ?
https://x.com/FulhamTransfer/status/2055593665590870382?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Quote from: C Block on May 16, 2026, 02:15:27 PMI honestly believe that Marco's friend Jose would have told him months ago that he would be leaving Benfica this summer, and in doing so Benfica representatives would have contacted Marco's representatives months ago, all of which our great Club would have been well aware of,
If he joins Benfica I'm actually fairly confident that we have got all our ducks in a row,
Expect news from Bournemouth, Chelsea, Palace and Fulham quite quickly as the season draws to a close,
I for one, am quite excited by what the future holds, onwards and upwards.
COYSW
Does anyone know how rich the Portuguese league is ? Even though Benfica are a much bigger club than us do they have the Financial clout to match our offer ?
They are currently rated as the 19th richest club in the world.
Quote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 06:44:17 PMHe is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
What's he been banned for? I've totally missed that
I appreciate and salute what Silva has done for our club but I've grown tired and irritated by his teams performances (with too few exceptions) this season.
Time for him to move on for all parties concerned to breathe new life into both the team and his career.
Any fear I have of the unknown with a new manager is balanced by the feeling that change is needed to avoid a struggle next season if he stays.
Quote from: AustrianGeezer on May 16, 2026, 05:58:53 PMQuote from: HV71 on May 15, 2026, 06:44:17 PMHe is banned Alfie - hence the absence . He is also missed - I understand the mods position but if we had VAR on here it might get overturned
What's he been banned for? I've totally missed that
Politics, I think - although my memory is hazy.
He got a one month ban, which why I totally understand the mod's position, it was also very unfortunate for Mr H.
I think you are right Somerset
How could he sit in a press conference yesterday and swear that he has had no contact with any other club ,
What a dirty lying ****
No problem with him going whatsoever, in fact good riddance,
But the manner of his departure is leaving a bitter taste, except a big charm offensive next week before the Newcastle game.
We all new it was coming especially the way we have been playing he's going home.The club needs to change to make sure the club is run properly and a coach cannot be bigger than club.Gray left we struggle to keep a clean sheet.Our academy under the present leadership has run on close to 20 years and we produced aplayer at Brentford currently injured and lightweight,player at liverpool on loan at Aston Villa not playing lightweight,roberts Sunderland lightweight and finally king possible the best of the lot but lightweight that is all we have got from our present setup obviously scouting and type of player needs to change and then their is Dof I wonder who will take the job I think the present prime minister will be looking for a job soon maybe he's just what we want he hasn't got a plan will fit in well ,What a time for selling season tickets will be slow especially if they loose to wolves and Newcastle.
Quote from: C Block on May 16, 2026, 11:45:27 PMHow could he sit in a press conference yesterday and swear that he has had no contact with any other club ,
What a dirty lying ****
No problem with him going whatsoever, in fact good riddance,
But the manner of his departure is leaving a bitter taste, except a big charm offensive next week before the Newcastle game.
Maybe he hasn't. They could be just talking to his agent
Reports this afternoon that Iraola is attracting interest from Benfica,
We might be the only offer on the table soon for Iraola if Andoni ends there,
This is getting interesting now as to how this is going to play out for Marco.
Pep waiting to see what happens with Marco before announcing he's leaving city
At the end of the day Benfica are a Champions League club and the biggest in Portugal. To a Portuguese manager it doesn't get much more prestigious than that.
Quote from: C Block on May 19, 2026, 02:29:42 PMReports this afternoon that Iraola is attracting interest from Benfica,
We might be the only offer on the table soon for Iraola if Andoni ends there,
This is getting interesting now as to how this is going to play out for Marco.
If Silva was hoping to have the pick of the jobs he's going to be unlucky
Quote from: St Eve on May 17, 2026, 02:25:08 AMQuote from: C Block on May 16, 2026, 11:45:27 PMHow could he sit in a press conference yesterday and swear that he has had no contact with any other club ,
What a dirty lying ****
No problem with him going whatsoever, in fact good riddance,
But the manner of his departure is leaving a bitter taste, except a big charm offensive next week before the Newcastle game.
Maybe he hasn't. They could be just talking to his agent
I don't really see the distinction. Agent or Marco, either means he's entertaining the idea of leaving.
Quote from: ArcticOctopus on May 19, 2026, 07:53:52 PMQuote from: St Eve on May 17, 2026, 02:25:08 AMQuote from: C Block on May 16, 2026, 11:45:27 PMHow could he sit in a press conference yesterday and swear that he has had no contact with any other club ,
What a dirty lying ****
No problem with him going whatsoever, in fact good riddance,
But the manner of his departure is leaving a bitter taste, except a big charm offensive next week before the Newcastle game.
Maybe he hasn't. They could be just talking to his agent
I don't really see the distinction. Agent or Marco, either means he's entertaining the idea of leaving.
Not at all. Agents talk to other clubs all the time. He is out of contract next week so his agent will be representing him for the best deal he can get, including Fulham
I saw the interview on bbc after the wolves game
He sounds like a man that wants to stay but wants the squad improved.
If he goes it is my opinion it will be because the owner will be refusing to back him as usual.
Quote from: Andrew on May 19, 2026, 09:43:35 PMI saw the interview on bbc after the wolves game
He sounds like a man that wants to stay but wants the squad improved.
If he goes it is my opinion it will be because the owner will be refusing to back him as usual.
Absolute rubbish, he's been backed like no other manager before him,maybe you can tell us all how much he spent on Andersen, Smith-Rowe and Bobb ?
Maybe the issue is Silva has been spending the money on the wrong players
Bournemouth have qualified for Europe tonight entirely because their budget has been spent on better players.
Quote from: St Eve on May 19, 2026, 08:10:28 PMQuote from: ArcticOctopus on May 19, 2026, 07:53:52 PMQuote from: St Eve on May 17, 2026, 02:25:08 AMQuote from: C Block on May 16, 2026, 11:45:27 PMHow could he sit in a press conference yesterday and swear that he has had no contact with any other club ,
What a dirty lying ****
No problem with him going whatsoever, in fact good riddance,
But the manner of his departure is leaving a bitter taste, except a big charm offensive next week before the Newcastle game.
Maybe he hasn't. They could be just talking to his agent
I don't really see the distinction. Agent or Marco, either means he's entertaining the idea of leaving.
Not at all. Agents talk to other clubs all the time. He is out of contract next week so his agent will be representing him for the best deal he can get, including Fulham
Who pays his agent? Who is his agent employed by ? Who decided his agent should go and speak to Benfica?
Quote from: Andrew on May 19, 2026, 09:43:35 PMI saw the interview on bbc after the wolves game
He sounds like a man that wants to stay but wants the squad improved.
If he goes it is my opinion it will be because the owner will be refusing to back him as usual.
He signed the players he wanted or do you think TK just signed ESR, Kevin and Bobb for a laugh. Fulham spent a lot of money on those players but Silva still can't get the team to play a high level of football just slow boring and predictable. As mentioned our performances recently have been relegation material.
Quote from: cookieg on May 20, 2026, 09:57:56 AMQuote from: Andrew on May 19, 2026, 09:43:35 PMI saw the interview on bbc after the wolves game
He sounds like a man that wants to stay but wants the squad improved.
If he goes it is my opinion it will be because the owner will be refusing to back him as usual.
He signed the players he wanted or do you think TK just signed ESR, Kevin and Bobb for a laugh. Fulham spent a lot of money on those players but Silva still can't get the team to play a high level of football just slow boring and predictable. As mentioned our performances recently have been relegation material.
Nail on head 👏🏻
For me either Silva signed the players and they are just not good enough, or they are, and it is MS's boring style of football that is the problem. Bournmouth last night showed how far we are from gettign Europe.