Comments on: Bertrand Marchand Ruled Out!!! The FTF Pulls a U-Turn and Gives me a Migraine in the Process http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html World Cup 2010 - South Africa Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:35:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tahar http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html/comment-page-1#comment-44566 Tahar Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:20:26 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html#comment-44566 rabbi yostor! malla casse tete! This is mind boggling. We always have to blow it! What is wrong with the ftf they always doom us to a sub par level. We can never have things legitimatly going well!?!?!?! I agree with you Rami, if I were Marchand I would not accept the position no matter what. With all that said Im an optimistic person, so I am giving Lemerre the benefit of the doubt and hoping he will man up and give up his duties and we then hve Marchand signing on. Wouldnt that be ideal, just the opposite of what our federation has done through the years. Otherwise I would pray for (wow never thought I'd say that) Decastel over Vahid, Santini, and Rohr. Is Decastel even still available? I cant believe the FTF has me praying for the likes of Decastel?!?!!?! crazy last note.... i dunno much about him but i remember he did a good job with belgium and algeria, Waseige? but i remember him being old. Who would want to coach us now though???? rabbi yostor! malla casse tete!

This is mind boggling. We always have to blow it! What is wrong with the ftf they always doom us to a sub par level. We can never have things legitimatly going well!?!?!?!
I agree with you Rami, if I were Marchand I would not accept the position no matter what.
With all that said Im an optimistic person, so I am giving Lemerre the benefit of the doubt and hoping he will man up and give up his duties and we then hve Marchand signing on. Wouldnt that be ideal, just the opposite of what our federation has done through the years.
Otherwise I would pray for (wow never thought I’d say that) Decastel over Vahid, Santini, and Rohr. Is Decastel even still available? I cant believe the FTF has me praying for the likes of Decastel?!?!!?!
crazy

last note…. i dunno much about him but i remember he did a good job with belgium and algeria, Waseige? but i remember him being old. Who would want to coach us now though????

]]> By: Rami http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html/comment-page-1#comment-44551 Rami Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:53:33 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html#comment-44551 Marchand will not be our coach if you believe what Hammami said. However, given the fact that they've gone back on their word more than once, we can't really rule anything out. If I was Marchand I wouldn't even take the job now if they begged me. The other candidates are Santini, Halilhodzic, and Rohr. Honestly I'm not thrilled about any one of them, especially Vahid who has a worse reputation than Lemerre and probably isn't as good a coach. I read somewhere that certain "membre cadres" (important players in the team) said that they don't want him as their coach. They keep saying resigning Lemerre won't happen but I don't know what to believe anymore. Marchand could end up staying at Etoile but other clubs from across the region will be trying to pluck him. Marchand will not be our coach if you believe what Hammami said. However, given the fact that they’ve gone back on their word more than once, we can’t really rule anything out. If I was Marchand I wouldn’t even take the job now if they begged me. The other candidates are Santini, Halilhodzic, and Rohr. Honestly I’m not thrilled about any one of them, especially Vahid who has a worse reputation than Lemerre and probably isn’t as good a coach. I read somewhere that certain “membre cadres” (important players in the team) said that they don’t want him as their coach.

They keep saying resigning Lemerre won’t happen but I don’t know what to believe anymore. Marchand could end up staying at Etoile but other clubs from across the region will be trying to pluck him.

]]> By: Moni http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html/comment-page-1#comment-44550 Moni Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:41:40 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html#comment-44550 Yo Rami , you know I'm not surprised by the FTF. This is typical tunisian style of running ofice. But my question is Bertrand Marchand ? He will stay at ESS ore leave for an other club ? And what about Lemerre, are we gonna stuck on him ? The FTF Guy said there are some "candidates" ? Is it possible that in the end Marchand is oure new coach ? Yo Rami , you know I’m not surprised by the FTF. This is typical tunisian style of running ofice.
But my question is Bertrand Marchand ? He will stay at ESS ore leave for an other club ?
And what about Lemerre, are we gonna stuck on him ? The FTF Guy said there are some “candidates” ?
Is it possible that in the end Marchand is oure new coach ?

]]> By: Rami http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html/comment-page-1#comment-44526 Rami Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:18:10 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html#comment-44526 Rachid, the lack of respect is exactly what I found so shocking! They're treating a guy like shit because he actually wants to do a good job from start to finish. I don't think any other manager is gonna like this idea either but we'll see. You were shaking your head and I was screaming obscenities at my computer screen while watching that idiot. I couldn't believe the things coming out of his mouth (and with a smile on his face no less). I hope this guy hears it from the real fans in the streets. I honestly don't know how any of these cronies can have a clear conscience, if they had one to begin with. Skander, excellent point about how ridiculous decisions seem to be part of protocol. God forbid we choose people to run our sport who actually know a thing or two about it. Given the fact that the government actually pays the salary we're stuck with what we got unfortunately. I just wish we had a members who had real technical skills. We need to look at successful foreign models and try to replicate that because we're clearly going in the wrong direction. Our players keep getting better and our officials keep getting worse. As for the CHAN, I share your shock but to lesser degree. If you look at the team we lined up, it wasn't our most competitive one (and we still came well within striking distance of winning anyways). As they alluded to on Dimanche Sport, I think no one really cared for this tournament to begin with. CAF basically had to twist our hand to even take part (Issa Hayatou doesn't take no for an answer). We're a country that is on the top of Africa at the moment in terms of club football and it's a shame we won't be represented but Lybia definitely needs this for their progression more than we do so good for them. As a Club Africain fan I'm actually delighted. Leave my Mouihbi and Yahia's alone thank you very much. It can be looked at a variety of ways. Ultimately, the Olympic squad should have been playing in the Olympics. Too bad we missed the boat on that one. You're right though, we were contenders for that title. Now Egypt will probably take it home... Rachid, the lack of respect is exactly what I found so shocking! They’re treating a guy like shit because he actually wants to do a good job from start to finish. I don’t think any other manager is gonna like this idea either but we’ll see. You were shaking your head and I was screaming obscenities at my computer screen while watching that idiot. I couldn’t believe the things coming out of his mouth (and with a smile on his face no less). I hope this guy hears it from the real fans in the streets. I honestly don’t know how any of these cronies can have a clear conscience, if they had one to begin with.

Skander, excellent point about how ridiculous decisions seem to be part of protocol. God forbid we choose people to run our sport who actually know a thing or two about it. Given the fact that the government actually pays the salary we’re stuck with what we got unfortunately. I just wish we had a members who had real technical skills. We need to look at successful foreign models and try to replicate that because we’re clearly going in the wrong direction. Our players keep getting better and our officials keep getting worse.

As for the CHAN, I share your shock but to lesser degree. If you look at the team we lined up, it wasn’t our most competitive one (and we still came well within striking distance of winning anyways). As they alluded to on Dimanche Sport, I think no one really cared for this tournament to begin with. CAF basically had to twist our hand to even take part (Issa Hayatou doesn’t take no for an answer). We’re a country that is on the top of Africa at the moment in terms of club football and it’s a shame we won’t be represented but Lybia definitely needs this for their progression more than we do so good for them. As a Club Africain fan I’m actually delighted. Leave my Mouihbi and Yahia’s alone thank you very much. It can be looked at a variety of ways. Ultimately, the Olympic squad should have been playing in the Olympics. Too bad we missed the boat on that one. You’re right though, we were contenders for that title. Now Egypt will probably take it home…

]]> By: Skander http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html/comment-page-1#comment-44525 Skander Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:59:34 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html#comment-44525 I find our not qualifying for the CHAN a bit of a shock. As a country with one of the strongest leagues in the continent, shouldn't we contenders for the title? I'm not surprised at all by the FTF screwing up. They're government bureaucrats, it's part of their job description to make completely irrational decisions. Maybe we should just privatize the national team. I find our not qualifying for the CHAN a bit of a shock. As a country with one of the strongest leagues in the continent, shouldn’t we contenders for the title? I’m not surprised at all by the FTF screwing up. They’re government bureaucrats, it’s part of their job description to make completely irrational decisions. Maybe we should just privatize the national team.

]]> By: Rachid http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html/comment-page-1#comment-44517 Rachid Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:08:56 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/bertrand-marchand-ruled-out-the-ftf-pulls-a-u-turn-and-gives-me-migraine-in-the-process.html#comment-44517 Rami, I could not agree with you more! I kept shaking my head watching Dimanche Sport and listening to that FTF idiot explain his viewpoint. Razi put him on the spot with some good questions. It seems Lemerre's ego got in the way and they keep letting him get away with it!!! Marchand made perfect sense in what he said. He was very reasonable. All he said is that he did not want to be responsible for Lemerre's decisions (that tells me he does not think very highly of him either, but that's beside the point). I am truly amazed at the level of incomptetence in the FTF management. They're lining up behind Lemerre like sheep. It won't surprise me if they decide to keep him! I was pissed off during last Sunday's Dimanche Sport too. Zouaoui basically said he did not approve of chosing Marchand because he does not have any experience as a "selectionneur". He forgot how few weeks back, he beat him in El-Menzah 2-0 by designing a game that took advantage of Esperance's weaknesses! He was brilliant and that's what our national team needs to win. What has Lemerre's experience brought? They need to learn how to treat people with respect! Rami, I could not agree with you more! I kept shaking my head watching Dimanche Sport and listening to that FTF idiot explain his viewpoint. Razi put him on the spot with some good questions. It seems Lemerre’s ego got in the way and they keep letting him get away with it!!! Marchand made perfect sense in what he said. He was very reasonable. All he said is that he did not want to be responsible for Lemerre’s decisions (that tells me he does not think very highly of him either, but that’s beside the point). I am truly amazed at the level of incomptetence in the FTF management. They’re lining up behind Lemerre like sheep. It won’t surprise me if they decide to keep him! I was pissed off during last Sunday’s Dimanche Sport too. Zouaoui basically said he did not approve of chosing Marchand because he does not have any experience as a “selectionneur”. He forgot how few weeks back, he beat him in El-Menzah 2-0 by designing a game that took advantage of Esperance’s weaknesses! He was brilliant and that’s what our national team needs to win. What has Lemerre’s experience brought? They need to learn how to treat people with respect!

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