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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!!!!!!!!!!!!