Talks are ongoing, which is corporate code for “lots of phone calls and awkward silences.” The board is probably debating things like salary, transfer budgets, and whether the candidate’s suit matches the club’s badge. You know, the important stuff.
Fulham boss becomes leading candidate to take charge at Tottenham
There’s also the tiny issue of compensation. Neither candidate is currently free—one is under contract, and the other is technically “on gardening leave.” So Fulham might have to pay a few quid to pry them away.
A Little Word on Fan Reactions
Naturally, the fans are losing their minds on Twitter. Some are begging for the tactician because “we need stability.” Others are all-in on the motivator because “football should be exciting!” My personal favourite? The fan who’s demanding a manager who “looks good in a tracksuit.”
Let’s be honest: whichever way this goes, someone will be outraged. That’s the fun of being a football fan—you get to argue about everything, including the colour of the new manager’s toothbrush.
