It’s about time a
decision was made but it’s something of a surprise name given the initial media
coverage. Even I didn’t consider the prospect of Paul Clement leaving Bayern
Munich to manage the Swans but a four and a half year contract is on the table
for him to sign when he arrives at some point on Tuesday morning.
So Pardew is still without a job. Ryan Giggs has once again
been ignored for a Premier League job (surprise surprise!) and both Steve
Clarke and Gary Rowett must wait their turn for a place in the top flight – but
there are some concerns.
The length of the contract offered to Clement worries me. It’s
almost as though the club have conceded to relegation and want Paul to come in
and coach the existing squad without spending in January. Very brave
considering we are all expecting results and survival this season never mind
heading back to the Championship for god knows how long.
Equally, Paul Clement has just one full time manager’s
position on his CV and he lasted 33 games – that’s it! He has worked very
closely with Carlo Ancelotti at some of Europe’s biggest clubs but as an
assistant or as a coach; not exactly what we were after if I’m honest.
I think that most of the fanbase will be happy enough with
Clement for the timebeing but things could go sour very quickly if he doesn’t
get some points on the board by March. He doesn’t stand too much chance of
securing funds for this transfer window but might be awarded some money in the
summer if he manages to keep the club in the Premier League.
Time will tell but at least we have a manager to take us
into 2017!
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