Queiroz considering £1.5m / year offer for Portugal job.

Nick 0208 Ldn · 2nd July 2008, 00:43

By Ian Ladyman
2nd July 2008

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz was last night weighing up a £1.5million-a-year offer to become coach of Portugal.

Officials of the Portuguese Football Federation were in Manchester last night and reports in Lisbon claimed Queiroz has accepted the post.

Those reports remain unconfirmed but the offer to Queiroz is concrete and the highly-rated coach must now decide whether to stay at Old Trafford or take control of his own national side in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson credits his assistant with guiding the club to last season's successes in the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League and will instruct his board to do everything they can to keep Queiroz.

But Queiroz, who was born in the then-Portuguese colony of Mozambique, will certainly be tempted by the chance to become his own boss once again for the first time since his ill-fated year in charge of Real Madrid in 2003-04.

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/....html?ITO=1490

Nistelrooy10 · 2nd July 2008, 00:47

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Sarni · 2nd July 2008, 00:48

Except they will probably go after Zico, he hasn't resigned from Fenerbahce post without a reason and honestly, I cannot come up with a better reason than taking Portugal job.

TakeMeHome · 2nd July 2008, 00:48

bbest · 2nd July 2008, 00:55

If it is true, United can offer Carlos Queiroz more than that to stay.

77 · 2nd July 2008, 00:57

The Portugal job will be up for grabs again... he'll only be offered the top job at United once.

KeyserSoze · 2nd July 2008, 01:09

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Originally Posted by 77

The Portugal job will be up for grabs again... he'll only be offered the top job at United once.

Managing your country is quite a big draw as well to be honest. No gaurantee he will get the oppurtunity again.

77 · 2nd July 2008, 01:15

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

Managing your country is quite a big draw as well to be honest. No gaurantee he will get the oppurtunity again.

But historically the Portugal job has been up for grabs way more than the United job has over the years. He'll only get offered the United job once if at all.

Count Duckula · 2nd July 2008, 01:26

Is this not just the papers running out of Ronaldo stories to beat United with, so they've moved on to Queiroz?

When those rumours get quashed it'll be Rooney and Rio falling out over the wedding and being unable to ever work with one another again.

BahamaRed · 2nd July 2008, 01:33

To be fair it was always his dream and the train only passes once (very strange train I know). Queiroz's mum likes the idea too.

quiet_united · 2nd July 2008, 02:03

So BR, what does the Queirometer look like now ?

Ace · 2nd July 2008, 02:10

What happened to loyalty in football?

Maroon Lucifer · 2nd July 2008, 02:21

I don't think it would be bad for United if he accepts the post. He will lead Portugal to South Africa in 2010, and gain a lot of experience from it. After WC 2010, Ferguson will be that bit closer to retirement, CQ will be that much more experienced, and hence that better prepared for the managing post at Old Trafford. What do you think?

hycool · 2nd July 2008, 04:07

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Originally Posted by Ace

What happened to loyalty in football?

It is not entirely about loyalty. He might want to gain some first hand coaching experience as a head coach, acheive something, prove that he is more of a worthy successor to SAF when he eventually tires. Remember, world cup is only 2 years away, which I am sure SAF will not have retired yet.

bbest · 2nd July 2008, 04:33

According to Balague Guillem, a well respected Spanish journalist who specializes in English and football affairs as well as Hollywood and Bollywood nitty-gritty gossips.

His sauce, Tamari, a well-known in the world of Macrobiotics, a favourite of Queiroz, has told Balague what it heard in the kitchen when Queiroz mumbled to himself over his dilemma.

More explosive revelations of the slurred speech will be reported on Balague's website in two to three days time.

Source: Skye Media

M160RA · 2nd July 2008, 05:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace

What happened to loyalty in football?

Well, Quieroz is Portuguese, isn't he?

To be fair, if the offer is too good to turn down, then why not? If I were in his shoes, I'd take it, even though as a fan I hope he tells them to fuck off. I imagine it's less hectic than having to show up at 7am everyday for the training session, the pay is much better, and you get to lead your country into a major tournament. The ugly side is that the whole country's eyes are upon you, but that could be a good thing if you are successful.

quiet_united · 2nd July 2008, 05:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace

What happened to loyalty in football?

What do you seriously expect ?

CQ is Portugese, he's just a number 2 at a club. Now he has the chance to manage his country national team. God who wouldn't consider the chance.

BahamaRed · 2nd July 2008, 05:29

This is not good.

holyland red · 2nd July 2008, 06:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarni

Except they will probably go after Zico, he hasn't resigned from Fenerbahce post without a reason and honestly, I cannot come up with a better reason than taking Portugal job.

Dunga's position as Brazil manager isn't that secure at this point in time

devilish · 2nd July 2008, 06:14

If Queroz leaves then we just have to find an adequate and experienced replacement.

Lot 49 · 2nd July 2008, 07:25

I reckon Fergie would promote from within.

Meulensteen maybe or if I was a betting man I'd say there was something in us bringing Bryan Robson back to the club as an "ambassador".

Ander8on · 2nd July 2008, 07:41

If he stays, there's no guarantee that the job will be his anyway.

Drifter · 2nd July 2008, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lot 49

I reckon Fergie would promote from within.

Meulensteen maybe or if I was a betting man I'd say there was something in us bringing Bryan Robson back to the club as an "ambassador".

You've got to be kidding.

Tibs · 2nd July 2008, 08:16

Give CQ a £1 million per week contract

Rahul · 2nd July 2008, 08:27

Wouldn't blame him if he accepts it, although i would like him to stay with Fergie.

Kelvin · 2nd July 2008, 08:39

fuck don't go queiroz.

BillyBob · 2nd July 2008, 08:40

CQ has been brilliant as part of a team with SAF, imo, and allegedly has a lot of influence over the coaching side of things (training, tactics etc). The SAF role is so completely different that I'm not sure anyone could do it, and if it was CQ who would he bring in to do his current job? Maybe the whole system will have to change. "Director of Football...??" God, NO! Can't we inject SAF with some miracle drug to keep him going full strength for another 50 years?

R.Nilsson7 · 2nd July 2008, 08:44

Please, don't leave us. :/

Bilbo · 2nd July 2008, 08:50

Very bad news for United if he decides to leave. Couldn't blame him in the slightest if he did go though.

ThatOldRedMagic · 2nd July 2008, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by BahamaRed

To be fair it was always his dream and the train only passes once (very strange train I know). Queiroz's mum likes the idea too.

Drifter · 2nd July 2008, 08:52

When your country comes calling it's very hard to turn down.But i hope he does.Will be a sad loss.

Lot 49 · 2nd July 2008, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drifter

You've got to be kidding.

Just remember where you heard it first

Drifter · 2nd July 2008, 09:19

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2nd July 2008, 00:43	#1 (permalink)
Nick 0208 Ldn First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Londinium - Never stop dreaming. Posts: 6,353	Queiroz considering £1.5m / year offer for Portugal job. By Ian Ladyman 2nd July 2008 Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz was last night weighing up a £1.5million-a-year offer to become coach of Portugal. Officials of the Portuguese Football Federation were in Manchester last night and reports in Lisbon claimed Queiroz has accepted the post. Those reports remain unconfirmed but the offer to Queiroz is concrete and the highly-rated coach must now decide whether to stay at Old Trafford or take control of his own national side in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson credits his assistant with guiding the club to last season's successes in the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League and will instruct his board to do everything they can to keep Queiroz. But Queiroz, who was born in the then-Portuguese colony of Mozambique, will certainly be tempted by the chance to become his own boss once again for the first time since his ill-fated year in charge of Real Madrid in 2003-04. http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/....html?ITO=1490

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bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 8,001	News flash: Queiroz has spoken According to Balague Guillem, a well respected Spanish journalist who specializes in English and football affairs as well as Hollywood and Bollywood nitty-gritty gossips. His sauce, Tamari, a well-known in the world of Macrobiotics, a favourite of Queiroz, has told Balague what it heard in the kitchen when Queiroz mumbled to himself over his dilemma. More explosive revelations of the slurred speech will be reported on Balague's website in two to three days time. Source: Skye Media

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Nistelrooy10 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,462	noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

2nd July 2008, 00:48	#3 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 11,264	Except they will probably go after Zico, he hasn't resigned from Fenerbahce post without a reason and honestly, I cannot come up with a better reason than taking Portugal job.

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TakeMeHome TakeMeHome Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In some next Berbing place... Posts: 1,384

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bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 8,001	If it is true, United can offer Carlos Queiroz more than that to stay.

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77 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 'Part time reds full time twats'.... what RAWKers say about the Caf's Bindippers Posts: 11,596	The Portugal job will be up for grabs again... he'll only be offered the top job at United once.

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Count Duckula First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the corner, losing my religion. Posts: 5,828	Is this not just the papers running out of Ronaldo stories to beat United with, so they've moved on to Queiroz? When those rumours get quashed it'll be Rooney and Rio falling out over the wedding and being unable to ever work with one another again.

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BahamaRed Legend Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 10,349	To be fair it was always his dream and the train only passes once (very strange train I know). Queiroz's mum likes the idea too.

2nd July 2008, 02:03	#11 (permalink)
quiet_united Vietnamese Red Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 2,437	So BR, what does the Queirometer look like now ?

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Ace Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Da Silva Fever Posts: 1,830	What happened to loyalty in football?

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Maroon Lucifer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." Posts: 2,131	I don't think it would be bad for United if he accepts the post. He will lead Portugal to South Africa in 2010, and gain a lot of experience from it. After WC 2010, Ferguson will be that bit closer to retirement, CQ will be that much more experienced, and hence that better prepared for the managing post at Old Trafford. What do you think?

2nd July 2008, 05:29	#18 (permalink)
BahamaRed Legend Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 10,349	This is not good.

2nd July 2008, 06:14	#20 (permalink)
devilish Nationality: Italian-English, Maltese Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cnut's home Posts: 18,014	If Queroz leaves then we just have to find an adequate and experienced replacement.

2nd July 2008, 07:25	#21 (permalink)
Lot 49 Doom Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 989	I reckon Fergie would promote from within. Meulensteen maybe or if I was a betting man I'd say there was something in us bringing Bryan Robson back to the club as an "ambassador".

2nd July 2008, 07:41	#22 (permalink)
Ander8on Pissface Bob for another 12 months Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chorlton “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” Posts: 2,710	If he stays, there's no guarantee that the job will be his anyway.

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Tibs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,397	Give CQ a £1 million per week contract

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Rahul First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hunting The Hunter ! Posts: 5,232	Wouldn't blame him if he accepts it, although i would like him to stay with Fergie.

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Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,630	fuck don't go queiroz.

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BillyBob Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 511	CQ has been brilliant as part of a team with SAF, imo, and allegedly has a lot of influence over the coaching side of things (training, tactics etc). The SAF role is so completely different that I'm not sure anyone could do it, and if it was CQ who would he bring in to do his current job? Maybe the whole system will have to change. "Director of Football...??" God, NO! Can't we inject SAF with some miracle drug to keep him going full strength for another 50 years?

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R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 5,352	Please, don't leave us. :/

2nd July 2008, 08:50	#29 (permalink)
Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,506	Very bad news for United if he decides to leave. Couldn't blame him in the slightest if he did go though.

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,131	When your country comes calling it's very hard to turn down.But i hope he does.Will be a sad loss.