davis2804 6 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Sorry if already posted.....Live feedsWhat's on News Politics Football Sport Celebs In Your Area TRENDINGVIRAL VIDEOSCELTIC FCRANGERS FCRECORD FCSUNDAY MAIL PropertyBusiness Motoring Travel Lifestyle HomeSportFootballFootball NewsRangers FC Dick Advocaat confirms he WILL leave Sunderland at end of season as speculation grows he could return to Rangers08:52, 18 MAY 2015BY RECORD SPORT ONLINE THE Dutchman insists he will not break a promise made to his wife that he’ll quit Wearside at the end of the season.130 SharesShareTweet+1 PA Wire Dick Advocaat arrivesDICK ADVOCAAT has confirmed he will leave Sunderland at the end of the season – fuelling rumours of a return to Rangers.The Dutchman is on the brink of leading the Wearsiders to EPL safety after a 0-0 draw against Leicester at the weekend leaving them three points ahead of the relegation zone with a game in hand.They play Arsenal on Wednesday night but Advocaat has said it will be his penultimate game in hand.It has been reported he promised his wife he would leave the Stadium of light at the end of this season – despite only joining in March.Now speculation is growing he will come back to Scotland.Advocaat enjoyed four trophy-laden years at Ibrox from 1998 winning two titles, two Scottish Cups and a League Cup. VIEW GALLERY Stuart McCall revealed on Friday the 67-year-old had recently visited him at Rangers.It’s believed the Ibrox board want to appoint a director of footballer, with a younger manager underneath him.McCall has insisted he wants to keep the job for next season but understands he will have to apply like everyone else.The former midfielder led Rangers into a play-off semi-final showdown with Hibs after yesterday’s draw with Queen of the South gave them an aggregate win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centenarystand 2,227 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 He is taking his million pound bonus for keeping Sunderland up and retiring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linfield1690 4,249 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Would spend Dave kings £30 million for fun up here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,350 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Can't see it, and don't really think it's the best longterm move.That said, he played the best football I've ever seen at Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This is starting to grow arms and legs now, maybe something in it after his wee trip up here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 would welcome him being DoF and McCall as manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochBear 1,613 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Don't want him as manager as he's a big spender but as a DoF then in a heart beat and he took no shit from the mhedia, I remember hos "stupid questions " reply to shug the mhug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,805 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Would direct football for fun up here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 bring back the orange tap!!!sorry, tangerine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazz1972 397 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I think a director of football role at Rangers might suit Advocaat. I would love to see it happen. It would be more about sorting out the structure within the club and sorting out the youth set up and scouting etc than spending big money on players. Obviously he would also be there to help out the head coach, whether it be McCall or whoever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 He'd be a good director of football but surely he's not got long left in the game? He's some age Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,613 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Got us playing the best football I've seen at Rangers in my lifetime. But he had funds and world class players at his disposal.We now need someone to come in and develop a winning squad with youths, loanees, freebies and on a shoestring budget. This isnt Dick's style imo.Thanks for the memories but its a No from me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Naw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Pass Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Would have him back definitely.With Kings promised £30mill he'd do fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,748 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I seriously doubt he's coming back here but what a statement it would be if he did.There's a downtrodden atmosphere around the club at the moment and if somebody with his CV, arrogance and presence came in it would give the club the shot in the arm it needs to drag itself out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 one thinks its just spin to keep the masses at bay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Someone should ask Dick if he's interested, and if so, we should do everything possible to get him in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPRFC1872. 220 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'd take him back. But I dunno... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Naw.Have you people forgotten where we're at? You do know that Advocaat is a manager of the highest quality? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa_Papac_No1_Fan 605 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/11596321/Everton-0-Sunderland-2-Dick-Advocaats-one-last-job-could-yet-last-longer-than-expected.htmlTelegraph 8 days ago, Sunderland is his last job he has said. Also we have no money for him to buy players at stupid prices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris1984 1,239 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Spend for fun up here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 If the General is going to take another job in football it wont be at a club who can pay him what we can afford Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr RFC 696 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I don't believe this for a second. He has confirmed this season that Sunderland will be his last managers job.As for a director of football i doubt it but who knows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norgerpd 280 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Why is it always ex-players, ex-managers ?This parochial thinking has to stop (not sure if it's overly prominent anywhere other than in the media and on here,right enough).We are a club screaming out for a complete over-haul and a new direction.Hopefully King + co. make it happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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