Comments on: Manuel Fernandes Likes the Valencian Nightlife

By: TristanWhite

TristanWhite — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:46:27 +0000

I think we need to keep Koeman for the rest of the season, and ideally allow the “three” to leave on loan, giving next season’s trainer the option to recall them if necessary.

Every coach should have the opportunity to play with players he has signed, so we’ll see how Banega plays and any other signings made between now and the end of the transfer window. Any players that Koeman decides to release in one of his holier-than-thou outbursts should, where possible, be loaned out so that they can return to Valencia at a future date, and they will still get match practice allowing them to compete for their national sides.

Considering Koeman has only been signed until the end of the season and fortunately no longer (a smart move, as teams often sign coaches for 2 or more years and then regret it), getting rid of him now would be costly in the legal courts, especially as Koeman left Ajax mid-season to join Valencia. I think this season has to be written off, hope for a UEFA place and success in the Copa, and unless things improve between now and next summer, get rid of Koeman in the summer, sign a new coach and let him decide, during the preseason, whether to being back former players currently on loan.

If anything good is coming from the Koeman experiment, it is that Lombán, Montoro and others are getting top-flight experience. Don’t forget that Sisi and Estoyanoff are at Real Valladolid, Regueiro and Curro Torres are at Murcia, Hugo Viana is at Osasuna, David Navarro at Mallorca, Pallardó at Getafe and Del Horno at Athletic. All of them can technically be called back next summer. Of all of them, I would certainly like to see Estoyanoff and Sisi given a run.

By: Javi De Roque

Javi De Roque — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:22:54 +0000

LETS WIN TEH SECOND DIVISION WOOO HOO !

By: Almendros

Almendros — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:06:49 +0000

Valencia-Levante 0-0 Hi well thats it then. Koeman has worked his magic and we now know his true level. Are you sure he is not a ‘Mole’ paid by Barca or Real, after all we were only 4 points from the leading spot when he took over. What happens now??

By: Almendros

Almendros — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:19:31 +0000

Hi, to answer a couple of your queries, I write what I read in the papers and see on the tv but this is about as good as the weather forecasts. Originaly Fernandes was reported as a swap for TETA in Everton but yesterday on tv his agent said he had been ceded for the rest of the season however he has to stay in Valencia until the Court case is dealt with where a couple of police report injuries recd. in a disco.This results from a fracas when he was accused of stealing a watch.
The comment Marchena made on tv was because of the atmosphere where they are training together but the ‘three’ are like they dont exist, a very upsetting experience after all the years they have been together.
Vicente yesterday said it is painful the way they are treated and should be allowed a dignified exit.Vicente is also upset that he has been bypassed for Captaincy in view of his work over the years. Koeman chose Baraja for Captain and Marchena for Vice Captain, I think in past years this has been resolved by a vote from the players and not the Trainer.The Soap Opera goes on in Levante 3 of their players SOLARI,RIGA & SAVIO Were not back from their holidays in time for training.Solari is off to Caligari because he is not getting paid and Savio and Riga will be used because of their attitude, their is no truth in the rumour that Biasi the trainer will be filling the slot to help out. Well it starts in 40 mins so Adios

By: Ali

Ali — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:34:03 +0000

lool koeman goes?? why? cz he axed player tht suck!?

By: Elisa

Elisa — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:17:50 +0000

At last the fans speak. Kudos to Jaume Part. Soler has got to go! And so does Koeman!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:17:01 +0000

Anybody hear anything new about Huntelaar? Seems like VdV is off to Juve but I havent heard much about Huntelaar. And what about another defender?

By: Cesar

Cesar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:12:22 +0000

Almendros, thanks for the inside scoops!!
I read about Manelele going to Everton. Good riddance.
The Levante game won’t be as easy as we think … look for more dramatics this week. This is Valencia, remember?

By: Corey

Corey — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:17:10 +0000

Almendros, i like the inside info, is Fernandes’ loan to Everton confirmed yet? I havent heard anything, and as for Marchena, as he is training with the 3 ‘outcasts’, is he considered one as well now?

By: Almendros

Almendros — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:15:39 +0000

Hi, From the papers yesterday, Jaume Part, President of the Valencia Fan Clubs has told Soler that he must put things right or resign.Sñr Part visited the club and said there is total chaos and he sensed fear amongst the employees and directors. Only Caneira has gone on tv supporting Koeman. Marchena in turn spoke on tv stating the training is affecting him because he trains alongside,the 3 dropped players (collegues for many years) knowing they will take no part in the future of the club.Bakero is supervising the exercises giving a well done when they are jumping through the hoops or whatever but there is a stony silence when it is one of the ‘three’. It has been confirmed that Fernandes is ceded to Everton for the rest of the season (no doubt why he was celebrating last night!) so lets hope that is the last of Koeman’s “Fly in the ointment”.
Koeman has had a lucky draw with the cup with Betis, 3rd from the bottom with -8 goal average and on Sunday he has Levante, bottom with 7 points and -22 goal average, so someone must be smiling down on him. The test will come in the next game against Atletico 5th place with +12
goal average, lets see if he can knock that down a bit.
Where Valencia is concerned , a week is a long time in football. Happy viewing………Almendros