Think they turned him down.
Cooper gone ???
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Yankee_Jack
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Of course ... they're a passing team these days
Back in the day they were kick-n-rush ... and it wasn't the ball getting kicked
Back in the day they were kick-n-rush ... and it wasn't the ball getting kicked
KVetch
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That's the joke. But it's quite clear that we've had Eustace in waiting for who knows how long. They've planned on moving away from Cooper for months probably.
Yankee_Jack
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that’s probably close to the truth ... if there are no sightings of named candidates at the stadium or fairwood then Eustace was at 1/6 odds as the “planned” successor. Perhaps it was a financial limitation that kept Cooper on hand this long. Think back on the match commentary couched rebukes from Curt et al and there’s obviously been an undercurrent of detraction for sometime.
The Blobster
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Toshack is not their first choice but surely they must give him a go now .
Yankee_Jack
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How could he not be worthy of an interview
Behindthegoal
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I’ve sung his praises on WOL. However I don’t know anyone since Socrates who willingly drank from a poisoned chalice.
Yankee_Jack
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If I was trying to break into top league management, and I was CT, then coming home to Swansea would be my path of least resistance and greatest opportunity despite whatever cash management constraints might prevail. Clearly I would be familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of a fair number of players that are in the squad this season as being instrumental in their development. I would know the culture of the Club and the expectations of the Club and supporters in terms of the football product. There would be minimal learning curve and acclimation.
For CT, although fraught with risks, I wouldn't call it poison. Unlike Useless for example ... something definitely soured the milk in that deal. Bookies don't offer 1/6 odds on anybody unless it was initially or with high expectation a fait accompli.
What's possibly soured the milk is the final tying up of the loose ends, with the yanks slipping in little clauses here and there.
If Cameron Toshack faces the same thing then he will be well advised by his father on contract closure.
CroJack
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Jenkins is still running the show behind the curtains.
Yankee_Jack
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take your pills … you’ll feel a lot better 
CroJack
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I don't take pills but you probaly think I do.
Swansea City board of directors: Stephen Kaplan, Jason Levein, Huw Jenkins, Martin Morgan, Stuart McDonald, Romie Chaudhari, Bobby Hernreich.
Jenkins stepped down after that failed Dan James transfer to Leeds, but by cancelling it Jenkins made £15m for the club. So, I guess Levien and Kaplan, who both are totally clueless when it comes to football, are in contact with Jenkins when they have to make crucial decisions, especially managerial ones. But, of course, you guys are locals and you often meet the man in the pub. What does he say?
Yankee_Jack
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If they "failed" ... the Club could graciously replace them but repurpose them into the organization as faithful servants. They are not without ability ... and they are not exactly mercenaries (outsiders that get hired then fired and collect). I doubt that CT couldn't do much worse in terms of match management than Andy Pandy.
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Tate was part of the downfall of the club in 2014. A big turning point.
Behindthegoal
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I didn’t know that, CJ.