Van Gaal Going?
News is coming from the Allianz Arena that Louis Van Gaal is set to leave his position as Bayern Manager. This has come as a shock to many who praised Van Gaal for turning the club around after a dissappointing spell under former Tottenham man Jurgen Klinsmann. No official statement has been made yet from either Van Gaal or Bayern but with rumours like this coming so unexpectadly, surely there must be some truth in it.....
3 days after serculating rumours emerged that Bayern manager Louis Van Gaal was leaving Bayern have finally release an official comment, which explains Van Gaal's departure;
'Due to the reports surrounding Louis we felt that it was only fair on the club and Louis reputation that we produce this statement. The reports are infact true. Louis has decided to part with the club on 'Mutual consent'. Sadly, he (Van Gaal) felt that after stabalising the side after Jurgen that he wanted to pursue another challenge. We wish Louis all the best in the future and hope to draw up a list of possible replacements by the end of the day.'
So after the rumours are confirmed bookies weren't slow on giving odds on the next manager. A surprise inclusion though was rookie manager Craig Todd. Todd, 30, has been managing Bayern II for the previous 2 years and was seen in Van Gaal's eyes as 'The perfect experiment.' From Scotland, he is the only non-high profile name given by the bookies.
'Due to the reports surrounding Louis we felt that it was only fair on the club and Louis reputation that we produce this statement. The reports are infact true. Louis has decided to part with the club on 'Mutual consent'. Sadly, he (Van Gaal) felt that after stabalising the side after Jurgen that he wanted to pursue another challenge. We wish Louis all the best in the future and hope to draw up a list of possible replacements by the end of the day.'
So after the rumours are confirmed bookies weren't slow on giving odds on the next manager. A surprise inclusion though was rookie manager Craig Todd. Todd, 30, has been managing Bayern II for the previous 2 years and was seen in Van Gaal's eyes as 'The perfect experiment.' From Scotland, he is the only non-high profile name given by the bookies.
The new man in charge
The shock inclusion of Craig Todd at 150/1 to take over as Bayern manager have turned out to be a very excellant bet for anybody that took it. Bayern announced today that Todd would be Van Gaal successor. It is reported that Todd has a budjet of £6million.
Quick to bring change...
New boss Todd has taken no prisoners when it comes to clearing out the players that he no longer wants. Van Bommel, Klose and Van Buyton have all been sold by him. Some Bayern fans were in a sense of disbelief at the sale of these players but when questioned Todd simply said;
'None of these players would be in my plans. I have a transfer target in mind who will be an excellant addition to our squad should we sign him up.'
With such a simple statement, many are not sure whether or not to believe in Todd. Already the sale of these 3 players have created a stir within the Allianz.
'None of these players would be in my plans. I have a transfer target in mind who will be an excellant addition to our squad should we sign him up.'
With such a simple statement, many are not sure whether or not to believe in Todd. Already the sale of these 3 players have created a stir within the Allianz.
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From left to right; Van Buyton, Miroslav Klose and Mark Van Bommel
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Todd goes all out on Dzeko
From left to right; Van Buyton, Miroslav Klose and Mark Van Bommel
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Todd goes all out on Dzeko
After the sale of 3 key players Bayern fans were left wondering how Craig Todd could do this and what his motives were. Well, the supporters of Bayern were left in a state of shock and happiness when a statement from Bayern's official website was released today;
' We are very pleased to today announce the arrival of Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg. Mr.Todd believes that Edin is the calibare of player who will help drive this club to continued glory. After seeing Edin's performance in last year's Bundesliga we agreed on this and came to an agreement with Wolfsburg.'
The deal for Dzeko is said to be in the region of £35million. This is said to be agreed by a clause in Dzeko contract in which he had a minimum release fee. He signs a 4-year deal with Bayern, earning £75,000 a week. The money is to be paid over 48 months and none was paid up-front.
' We are very pleased to today announce the arrival of Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg. Mr.Todd believes that Edin is the calibare of player who will help drive this club to continued glory. After seeing Edin's performance in last year's Bundesliga we agreed on this and came to an agreement with Wolfsburg.'
The deal for Dzeko is said to be in the region of £35million. This is said to be agreed by a clause in Dzeko contract in which he had a minimum release fee. He signs a 4-year deal with Bayern, earning £75,000 a week. The money is to be paid over 48 months and none was paid up-front.
Bayern have also completed the signings of some other players. Most notably Fernando Gago from Real Madrid.
Here are the rest of Todd's signings;
Todd was also pleased to show of Bayern's kits for the the 2009/2010 season. Here they are;
Match updates coming soon....