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Well the winds of June (no me neither?) sweep around the country like an angry Scotsman looking for his last tinny (ghost of Charles? too soon?).
A lot has happened.
We limped over the line like a sodden sanitary towel, stinking the place out (like a......you get the picture) and then the huge mouthed one announced he's taken the decision for everyone.....cue muffled sniggers among the media.
The Dave's let it go (Frozen) and played along.
Everyone had reached a natural end. It was beautiful, everyone hugged and french kissed.
Surprisingly easy and amicable.
The last time I'd seen a peaceful resolution like this was when Chamberlain held aloft a piece of paper signed by the peace activist Hitler.
The .org and many other sites have since had virtual scuffles. Those who are right and wrong and those that seek the Trevor Brooking fence. Its new territory for football with social media and virtual voice. The problem with opinions is that everyone has one. Even Betty and DITM ;-)
But this is the fun of the fair. Its a game they say (no it bleedin aint say others).
We now have the no mans land world of manager and player speculation. I've read everyone from Dick Emery (Sevilla manager?) to the Wolf from Pulp Fiction have been "sounded out".
And aren't there a lot of "intermediaries" around these days. I need one of them "your people talk to my people". If my people like it they may tell me. I'll then call my other people and see if those people think these people are good people........
No wonder Sully's face looks like an 90 year old ballsac these days. He must be talking to faceless voices 23 hours a day.
So we all cross fingers and hope that the next photo shoot of the man holding the scarf aloft has some credibility, hoping upon hope there's some fire and passion, creativity and desire to re-engage with the fans, join the club from top to bottom, encourage youngsters, build momentum and stress the importance of the last season at UP.
Make it 19 cup finals, or 2,485 if you include the Europa League (I'm not going there, my brain cant cope with that yet. That said if we get a Dutch side I'm gonna retrieve my ping pong balls from the loft).
Or it may be Schteeve McClaren. Or Alex MCleish (he's still alive isn't he?)
I always look to the future (but wary we should learn from the past) so Allerdice will be retired from my thoughts. I'll get behind the next man (or woman? there's a curveball) as much as everyone else.
Have a nice summer ya'll.

On this day in history: I wonder how many cards modern refs would've given out in this game? :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOtL1m1o_ok

Motherwell have adopted our little ditty recently and I was wondering where did it all begin and what association do we have a song made famous by four mop headed blokes from Liverpool .... can anyone enlighten me?

So where are with the search for a new manager?

Benitez -- Definitely going to Real Madrid, their vice chairman, at the weekend, let slip the news everybody already knew that he was coming. Good, don't think he would be a good fit for our club just now (if ever), and dislike the bloke anyway.

Ancelotti -- highly unlikely, has stated he needs quite urgent surgery, and quite frankly only even being mentioned because, in a throwaway remark, he once said there was no reason why he wouldn't manage us.

Bielsa -- Still in talks with Marseilles after they have offered him a new deal. Our board seem split on whether he would be good for us; doesn't speak English apparently which, along with his dramatic effect on clubs, is probably giving the more conservatives at the club the chills! Still a definite possibility I think.

Unai Emery -- Generally thought to be choosing between us and Napoli. Another non-English speaker, which may give our board second thoughts. Italian is quite similar to Spanish and so is easier to learn than English. Napoli are said to be willing to offer him a bigger salary than us, but I'm unsure about that, the PL certainly has more money coming in that Seria A. Also still a good possibility I'd say.

Frank de Boer -- His agent stated a month ago that De Boer had told Ajax that he would NOT be leaving this summer. Odd thing for an agent to lie about, so would presume it's the truth. Is he a man to go back on his word? Doubtful I think, but what he exactly he said to Ajax is unknown, so wouldn't rule him out.

Eddie Howe -- Highly unlikely to leave Bournemouth.

Jurgen Klopp -- We are said to still be keen on Klopp, but he is keeping his cards close to his chest: hasn't really ruled anyone in or out. Really can't see him wanting to come to us at this stage of our progression, but who knows??? Unlikely.

Slaven Bilic -- Still the bookies odds on favourite. Has wisely not said a word to the press about his next job. I think he will be our new manager.

Andres Villas Boas -- Was recently describes as 'anti-football!' Think we've had enough of that the last 4 years.

Michael Laudrup -- A possibility if we can't get any of our first choices.

Harry Redknapp -- NO! No! no! They SURELY can't be that stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!