Kompany to Bayern Munich?

[ecc]

Vinny leaving and £10m + comp is, for me, the absolute best case scenario anyone could have envisaged at the end of this season.

You would hope after the interest shown in him last summer that we have a shortlist ready to go.

You would hope.

[blatherwickstattoos]

Mark robbins already been approached I’ve just been told. Might be rubbish but it’s certainly looking like vk is on his way out

[brexit]

A couple of Bayern fans here think there is some truth in the 12-month only contract - it's the reason they can't attract a manager. They think there maybe an agreement with a manager to take over next year - Klopp was mentioned. The one thing they agree on is, why VK?

[NickBFC]

I was one who would have happily seen him sacked in January. I will find it quite amazing if he gets this job on the back of a diabolic mess of a season he's just produced. Hopefully we'll get a decent pay cheque although I can't deny it leaves a sour taste after such a dreadful season. Zero loyalty to put things right it seems, and happy to leave Pace and Co with a colossal rebuild this summer. I do think it's a good chance to get someone in who better suits the club - someone in between VK and Dyche would be ideal

[ClaretTony]

I was one who would have happily seen him sacked in January. I will find it quite amazing if he gets this job on the back of a diabolic mess of a season he's just produced. Hopefully we'll get a decent pay cheque although I can't deny it leaves a sour taste after such a dreadful season. Zero loyalty to put things right it seems, and happy to leave Pace and Co with a colossal rebuild this summer. I do think it's a good chance to get someone in who better suits the club - someone in between VK and Dyche would be ideal

I think the only thing that has kept him at Burnley is Pace’s infatuation with him. For the life of me, whatever the circumstances, I can’t get my head round this news/speculation at all.

[kentonclaret]

A couple of Bayern fans here think there is some truth in the 12-month only contract - it's the reason they can't attract a manager. They think there maybe an agreement with a manager to take over next year - Klopp was mentioned. The one thing they agree on is, why VK?

Exactly that. When they agreed a parting of the ways with Tuchel in February they hoped that their former midfielder Xabi Alonso would take the reins but he instead opted to spend another season at Leverkusen. They also had approached Rangnick but he opted for a different club. A fan’s poll to reinstate Tuchel led to Bayern doing a U-Turn and holding further discussions with their former manager only for him to confirm his intentions to leave. They are basically up s**t creek without a paddle and are now seeking a short term fix.
Kompany has experience of playing in the Bundesliga and speaks German so fits the bill.

[CrosspoolClarets]

VK lost me several months ago but I never wanted him binned until he had been given a decent chance at getting us back up. I feel though that this is a good outcome for all and he wld go with my best wishes. I think he has done loads wrong and blown a great opportunity to establish us in the Premier League but he thought he was too clever by half and he wasn’t. If he has learned something then he may flourish but I have a feeling he hasn’t and will continue to overthink things and not do very well but hope I’m wrong. His backroom staff can go with him for me as I felt they didn’t stand up to his stubbornness, tactics, weird selection and substitutions.

A lot in this that mirrors my thoughts.

It was the inability to even do what was blindingly obvious to us that was telling. Muric being declared by Opta today to have the highest save percentage in the Premier League since David De Gea has to be deliberately trolling Vincent while he is negotiating .

I started calling him the Tinkerman by the winter - it was then I started to doubt his coaching credentials. EDIT - no I actually posted it on Sept 2nd

[AshevilleNCClaret]

bayern finished 18 points off of first. They will not want a stop-gap manager, nor will they give someone time to assemble their squad or develop their style of play. Kompany is not the answer but if they thrown an obscene amount of money at us, he'll leave.

[Awayfromburnley]

He isn't going to Bayern.

Kompany is rebuilding his stock and profile by being linked to the role as a mutual benefit to all and Bayern are playing along whilst searching and negotiating with others. Using an apparent nearly done deal (eg Kompany to Bayern) as leverage to speed another deal through to urgently get the manager they want in ASAP at Bayern.

Old trick but very effective.

[jedi_master]

He isn't going to Bayern.

Kompany is rebuilding his stock and profile by being linked to the role as a mutual benefit to all and Bayern are playing along whilst searching and negotiating with others. Using an apparent nearly done deal (eg Kompany to Bayern) as leverage to speed another deal through to urgently get the manager they want in ASAP at Bayern.

Old trick but very effective.

This is what I summised earlier, but ‘mutual benefit to all’ should probably be followed with ‘…except Burnley’.

[gandhisflipflop]

He isn't going to Bayern.

Kompany is rebuilding his stock and profile by being linked to the role as a mutual benefit to all and Bayern are playing along whilst searching and negotiating with others. Using an apparent nearly done deal (eg Kompany to Bayern) as leverage to speed another deal through to urgently get the manager they want in ASAP at Bayern.

Old trick but very effective.

He is going.

[Raconteur]

A couple of Bayern fans here think there is some truth in the 12-month only contract - it's the reason they can't attract a manager. They think there maybe an agreement with a manager to take over next year - Klopp was mentioned. The one thing they agree on is, why VK?

If Kompany goes, there absolutely no chance it will only be a 12 months contract.

No chance at all.

[kentonclaret]

They will not want a stop-gap manager


Unless they already have a verbal agreement in place for a manager currently in post to take over the role the following season.

[AshevilleNCClaret]

They could easily find a seasoned manager to be that stop gap. kompany is 38 and has years of managing ahead of him. One year at Bayern, and then where?

[brexit]

bayern finished 18 points off of first. They will not want a stop-gap manager, nor will they give someone time to assemble their squad or develop their style of play. Kompany is not the answer but if they thrown an obscene amount of money at us, he'll leave.

I disagree with this point. A Reims fan said last week if we need a manager Will Still would a good choice. I haven't heard of him, but apparently he is Belgian and his style of play is similar to VK's - and he is apparently available. So he would slot in to the "project"
I don't know the system that bayern use, but if it is similar to ours, VK may be able to have an immediate impact until their first choice is available.
The point I am trying to make perhaps results aren't everything, perhaps the system is key now and can the manager implement it.
Isn't the reason poch allegedly left Chelsea was because he didn't like the system the owners wanted?

[FeedTheArf]

If Kompany goes, there absolutely no chance it will only be a 12 months contract.

No chance at all.

It might end up being 12 months in reality, but they could easily give him a 3yr deal and pay up his remaining 2 years (or more likely continue to pay him until he finds work like we did with Dyche), it’s peanuts to a club like that.

[kentonclaret]

They could easily find a seasoned manager to be that stop gap. kompany is 38 and has years of managing ahead of him. One year at Bayern, and then where?

So you seriously think that Kompany would rather spend another season in the Championship with Burnley than a season managing Bayern Munich and playing Champions League football?
Supposing Kompany stays on and we didn’t get promoted automatically next time. He would be viewed as a one trick pony who got lucky first time around following on from a disastrous PL campaign. There are no guarantees that we are going to “walk the Championship” despite what some posters believe. If we did get promoted it would just confirm that VK can manage in the Championship which he had already shown.

[bumba]

I think the only thing that has kept him at Burnley is Pace’s infatuation with him. For the life of me, whatever the circumstances, I can’t get my head round this news/speculation at all.

Your going to have a busy summer writing articles CT!!
Watch the youngsters who signed for VK leave in numbers once they get back to pre season

[Jamesy]

I think the only thing that has kept him at Burnley is Pace’s infatuation with him. For the life of me, whatever the circumstances, I can’t get my head round this news/speculation at all.

Yes the naive Alan Pace, who had his pants pulled down each time Kompany told him he had found a potential world beater.

[dsr]

Your going to have a busy summer writing articles CT!!
Watch the youngsters who signed for VK leave in numbers once they get back to pre season

Why would they? They might leave if they aren't happy with their playing time or their money, but if they aren't happy because Kompany isn't here, they wouldn't solve that unhappiness by moving to another club where Kompany isn't.

[Raconteur]

Kompany is now Bayern's "preferred solution" according to the Sky Germany reporter.

He is in "concrete and positive talks" with Bayern

https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1793242324127875246

This chap is now touting Pochettino for the position.
Covering all bases i presume.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Moyes as Director of Football, overseeing a Head Coach who still wants to play attacking possession based football.

In fact both Moyes and Cooper have turned out to be quite good at sorting other people’s messes out.

[tarkys_ears]

What date is it today?

I can't believe these rumours actually gained traction. Someone at Bayern must be on some proper hard drugs.

[bumba]

Why would they? They might leave if they aren't happy with their playing time or their money, but if they aren't happy because Kompany isn't here, they wouldn't solve that unhappiness by moving to another club where Kompany isn't.

Don't be so naive, how many of these players gave interviews saying they signed to play for VK?
Not a dig at Mark Robins but I bet they've never heard of him if it was someone like that they'd be asking to leave.
Championship and no VK will result in a lot wanting out.

[AshevilleNCClaret]

So you seriously think that Kompany would rather spend another season in the Championship with Burnley than a season managing Bayern Munich and playing Champions League football?
Supposing Kompany stays on and we didn’t get promoted automatically next time. He would be viewed as a one trick pony who got lucky first time around following on from a disastrous PL campaign. There are no guarantees that we are going to “walk the Championship” despite what some posters believe. If we did get promoted it would just confirm that VK can manage in the Championship which he had already shown.

He would rather be at Bayern, but if its true that they are only keeping him for one season, what does managing Bayern for one year add to his resume?
They are almost certain to finish in the top four in the top four of the bundesliga, but where next? back to the championship? Or a PL team? Top european team? i think he has a high ceiling for a manager, but only one year at bayern really isn't going to prove anything.

[ecc]

What date is it today?

I can't believe these rumours actually gained traction. Someone at Bayern must be on some proper hard drugs.

LOL!

[ecc]

They're be dancing in the streets of Bayern.

[123EasyasBFC]

It’s absolutely crazy that two players on loan at Burnley last season are in European cup finals and a Burnley manager getting the biggest job in Germany.

As much as from a Burnley fan point of you the club looks an sh*tshow to the outside world, young managers and players must think what a club that is to go and showcase what you can do

[ClaretTony]

Don't be so naive, how many of these players gave interviews saying they signed to play for VK?

You mean Twine, McNally, Ibafemi, Zaroury, Benson, Massengo and the likes?

[kentonclaret]

They're be dancing in the streets of Bayern.

And Harry Kane will be making space in the trophy cabinet

[Bowclaret]

Can’t believe with all this speculation that we have not had any comment from the club. Where is Pace ? Where is JJ ? etc etc.

They are happy to tell us when they have good news !!!!

Somebody needs to come on and tell us WHAT THE HELL is happening !

[jojomk1]

They're be dancing in the streets of Bayern.

They'll be dancing in the streets of Burnley

And CT will be out there in front

[Silkyskills1]

His worth has been severely damaged in the last 9 months in. Exactly a year ago I was worried he might go-right now it might be doing Pace a big favour if he was given the chance to manage another club

And continues to deteriorate by the hour and the day. Would never have thought this to occur even at the end of yet another turgid performance on Sunday. Has the last 48 hours or so brought to a premature end his already tenuous connection with us? As posted already it is incredibly difficult to get your head around.

[ElectroClaret]

Can’t believe with all this speculation that we have not had any comment from the club. Where is Pace ? Where is JJ ? etc etc.

They are happy to tell us when they have good news !!!!

Somebody needs to come on and tell us WHAT THE HELL is happening !

Maybe nothings happening.
And if that's the case, there's nowt to tell.

[bumba]

You mean Twine, McNally, Ibafemi, Zaroury, Benson, Massengo and the likes?

Out of those I'd say only Massengo will be staying. New gaffer will have some bridges to build to keep Zaroury and Benson.
Odobert, Amdouni, Berge could all want out now VK has gone

[Bowclaret]

Maybe nothings happening.
And if that's the case, there's nowt to tell.

They should tell us “if” that is the case !

Simple “nothing in it” easy ! They owe us that

[kentonclaret]

Maybe nothings happening.
And if that's the case, there's nowt to tell.

Kompany now the odds on favourite across all major betting platforms. Highly unusual occurrence if nothing was happening.

[jrgbfc]

Out of those I'd say only Massengo will be staying. New gaffer will have some bridges to build to keep Zaroury and Benson.
Odobert, Amdouni, Berge could all want out now VK has gone

I'd say Zaroury and Benson would be more likely to stay if Kompany goes. Along with the likes of Roberts would be a fresh start for everyone. If the money is right i'd happily sell the likes of Odobert and Amdouni.

[ClaretTony]

Kompany now the odds on favourite across all major betting platforms. Highly unusual occurrence if nothing was happening.

Something is happening, no doubt about that. What the conclusion will be is anyone’s guess. Either way it’s leaving us in limbo until it’s sorted.

[jojomk1]

No official announcement from the club would suggest nothing official has happened - why comment on speculation

[Goliath]

Something is happening, no doubt about that. What the conclusion will be is anyone’s guess. Either way it’s leaving us in limbo until it’s sorted.

At least we have a squad this time. Wouldn't have liked for us to be in this position last time when we had about 9 contracted players left.
Even if we signed nobody we should still be competitive from day 1

[123EasyasBFC]

Out of those I'd say only Massengo will be staying. New gaffer will have some bridges to build to keep Zaroury and Benson.
Odobert, Amdouni, Berge could all want out now VK has gone

All those listed would all want out with kompany staying to in fairness, players might of originally signed because of a manager but if that manager then doesn’t pick them they soon forget about it. It’s the relationships they build with team mates and fans that ultimately keep them happy

[dsr]

Don't be so naive, how many of these players gave interviews saying they signed to play for VK?
Not a dig at Mark Robins but I bet they've never heard of him if it was someone like that they'd be asking to leave.
Championship and no VK will result in a lot wanting out.

It makes sense to say that if they wanted to play for Kompany then they would want to follow him to his new club. But if Kompany doesn't want them at his new club, there's no point in them leaving Burnley just to go to another club without Kompany if it's only Kompany's absence that makes them unhappy.

Which of the players do you think have so much clout that they can afford to cross the new manager without first arranging their transfer?

[Claretnick]

Out of those I'd say only Massengo will be staying. New gaffer will have some bridges to build to keep Zaroury and Benson.
Odobert, Amdouni, Berge could all want out now VK has gone

Don't you think they and their agents will wait to see who the new gaffer is, if there's a change.

Have we forgotten about with the right back who supposedly signed a pre-contract after January?

[Vegas Claret]

Mark robbins already been approached I’ve just been told. Might be rubbish but it’s certainly looking like vk is on his way out

hope not, not a patch on Steve Cooper

[SouthLondonexile]

Fantasy football becoming a reality!

[bumba]

It makes sense to say that if they wanted to play for Kompany then they would want to follow him to his new club. But if Kompany doesn't want them at his new club, there's no point in them leaving Burnley just to go to another club without Kompany if it's only Kompany's absence that makes them unhappy.

Which of the players do you think have so much clout that they can afford to cross the new manager without first arranging their transfer?

Some of them would have wanted to leave as we've been relegated just like other clubs but some may have had more respect for VK to give it a year, some knowing VK has gone will ask for a transfer if a club comes in in a league they see better than the championship.
Amdouni
Odobert
Trafford
Koleosho
Berge
Esteve
Beyer

Could all want out along with all the others we expect to leave.

[Quickenthetempo]

Messages going around the WhatsApp group they have cleared his desk.
Looks like he's going somewhere.

[Mark the Claret]

Don't be so naive, how many of these players gave interviews saying they signed to play for VK?
Not a dig at Mark Robins but I bet they've never heard of him if it was someone like that they'd be asking to leave.
Championship and no VK will result in a lot wanting out.

None of them have pulled up any trees, if they are that fickle, let them go.

[Claretnick]

The season review interview with VK has been removed from the club app. It was there a few hours ago..