Ronald Koeman - (cheated England out of 1994 world cup)

Chief motivator Ronnie is doing nicely in Barca

Lionel Messi's performances "could be better" says new manager Ronald Koeman.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54621189

1-3 home defeat against Real Madrid.

Manager Ronald Koeman says he has been disrespected by the Barcelona board and the media amid continued speculation about his future.

Local media claims former Barca player Xavi Hernandez could replace the Dutchman, with club president Joan Laporta admitting earlier this week that there may be changes this summer.

"You need to respect your coach and players more," said Koeman.

"In the last part of the season I've not felt the support of the club."

Koeman added: "Things have come out in the press. They don't deserve that kind of treatment, things should be done differently.

"I know there's a lot of pressure here and I accept this, but sometimes I think in this country there's much more of a culture with the media getting involved with a coach's future, which I think is disrespectful."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57205871

A number of Barcelona board members have asked club president Joan Laporta to sack manager Ronald Koeman after Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat at home to Bayern Munich.

Not sure what Barca's expectations are for the season. Messi leaves, Griezmann leaves, players taking pay cut to keep the club afloat, etc. If they fire Koeman, they probably have to pay him for another couple of years - they might not really afford to fire him.

Rotterdam 1985 wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:

A number of Barcelona board members have asked club president Joan Laporta to sack manager Ronald Koeman after Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat at home to Bayern Munich.

Not sure what Barca's expectations are for the season. Messi leaves, Griezmann leaves, players taking pay cut to keep the club afloat, etc. If they fire Koeman, they probably have to pay him for another couple of years - they might not really afford to fire him.

Weird appointment in the first place but you're right, a lot of this isn't remotely on Ronnie.

Personally I think he should be sacked anyway, as I'll never forgive him for treating Oumar Niasse the way he did.

Arrogant club, arrogant manager. Perfect fit.