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Pog tells Russia to appoint Jol
Last Updated: Wed, 09 May 2012 12:40
Pavel Pogrebnyak says Russian football officials should consider Fulham boss Martin Jol when they appoint a new coach after Euro 2012.
Dick Advocaat will quit as Russia coach and has agreed to join PSV Eindhoven after the tournament this summer, leaving a vacancy that Pogrebnyak could be ideal for his club manager Jol.
The 28-year-old ex-VFB Stuttgart striker has blossomed under Jol since he arrived at Fulham in January and believes the appointment of another Dutchman could similarly revive Russia's fortunes at international level.
He said: "I agree with [Andriy] Arshavin, who is backing a foreign coach. For example Spalletti, who won the last two Russian championships with Zenit. Basically, I'm not against Spalletti taking over the [national] team, but I want to see our team coach Martin Jol - my coach at Fulham.
"In principle, I understand why Advocaat is going. He wanted to sign a new contract before the European Championships, and the RFU, in turn, wanted to wait until after the tournament."
That's ridiculous!
I think I would cry if this happens as I couldn't stand another change of manager :001:
More immediately - and if these are accurate quotes - what does this tell us about the Pog's intent to sign with Fulham.
The question that comes to my mind is - Why would he say that Russia should sign his club manager before next season even begins if he intends to sign with us?
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on May 09, 2012, 03:28:50 PM
More immediately - and if these are accurate quotes - what does this tell us about the Pog's intent to sign with Fulham.
The question that comes to my mind is - Why would he say that Russia should sign his club manager before next season even begins if he intends to sign with us?
Exactly. That's what I ment when I said ridiculous!
After Sunday Mark Hughes will be available :005:
Lost in translation I suspect. fp.gif
Quote from: finnster01 on May 09, 2012, 05:14:36 PM
After Sunday Mark Hughes will be available :005:
Yes. But, are Russia ambitious?
