[Archived] Nicko's Thread Part 3

[Heinz]

Cate's gone.

Seriously, why else would Panathinaikos present him on their homepage.

He's gone.

[dellinsert]

The FC Panathinaikos announces the launch of its cooperation with the Dutch coach, Chenk ten Kate. Mr. ten Kate signed contract 2 years and will go to Greece in late June, before the start of preparation, and we made a formal presentation.

In his first statement as coach of Panathinaikos, Mr. Chenk ten Kate pointed out: "I am delighted to undertake as Panathinaikos coach. I used to work at the highest possible level of competition and this is one of the reasons why I think this new step in my career as a great challenge. The organisation, history and ambition of Panathinaikos, but also the general attitude of people towards the football is proportional to the larger football clubs in Europe and that is why I believe we will achieve our objectives. I look forward to come to Athens to meet players from around me. "

Google translation...

[Bobby G]

If so then what a disappointing and less than inspiring next manager we are to have if he will be one of the people already on the short-list...

[RibbleValleyRover]

Henk ten Cate at Panathinaikos

13-06-2008

Panathinaikos announces the hiring of the Dutch Henk ten Cate as Head Coach. Mr. ten Cate signed a 2 year contract and he will arrive in Greece at the end of June for his official presentation from the club. At his first statement as Panathinaikos Head Coach, mr ten Cate said: «I’ m delighted to have reached an agreement with Panathinaikos FC. In my career I have been used to working at the highest level of competition and that’s one of the reasons why I consider this new step to be a great challenge. Panathinaikos’ organization, history, ambition and attitude towards football in general match those of the greatest football clubs in Europe, so I’ m confident that we will achieve our goals. I’ m looking forward to coming to Athens and meeting my players».

Source: http://www.pao.gr/index.php?category_id=3

[b12_simon]

Foxes thwarted in bid for Ince - Is he waiting for a call?

Between the lines, Mandaric's comments sound like he's expecting Ince to go elsewhere (i.e. Ewood) and has the hump about it.

[RibbleValleyRover]

If its 100% true this is turning out into a right nightmare.

[alexanders]

Henk Ten Cate has NOT signed with Panathinaikos.

He is in Barbados and returns this weekend.

There may be an agent trying to push him to Greece, but the man himself wants to talk to Rovers.

The what the (Please don't use that word again) is Phanathinaikos doing?

Panathinaikos announces the hiring of the Dutch Henk ten Cate as Head Coach. Mr. ten Cate signed a 2 year contract and he will arrive in Greece at the end of June for his official presentation from the club. At his first statement as Panathinaikos Head Coach, mr ten Cate said: «I’ m delighted to have reached an agreement with Panathinaikos FC. In my career I have been used to working at the highest level of competition and that’s one of the reasons why I consider this new step to be a great challenge. Panathinaikos’ organization, history, ambition and attitude towards football in general match those of the greatest football clubs in Europe, so I’ m confident that we will achieve our goals. I’ m looking forward to coming to Athens and meeting my players».

[robborover]

Or it could mean we fancy a different manager? There's a lot of fabrication around at the moment.

No point worrying as we know Williams will stay quiet until it's signed and sealed.

[joey_big_nose]

I don't understand. Surely it can't be on the official webpage if it hasn't been confirmed?

[Eddie]

You can't just out and appoint a manager without a due process of selection.

You have to go about it the right way. If he's gone to Panathaniakos, maybe he wasn't that up for managing us.

Having said that, I'm incredibly disappointed.

At the same time, we should have been:

1) acting faster.

2) making our interest appear serious enough so that our candidates wouldn't go elsewhere.

[Brownie]

Henk ten Cate at Panathinaikos

13-06-2008

Panathinaikos announces the hiring of the Dutch Henk ten Cate as Head Coach. Mr. ten Cate signed a 2 year contract and he will arrive in Greece at the end of June for his official presentation from the club. At his first statement as Panathinaikos Head Coach, mr ten Cate said: «I’ m delighted to have reached an agreement with Panathinaikos FC. In my career I have been used to working at the highest level of competition and that’s one of the reasons why I consider this new step to be a great challenge. Panathinaikos’ organization, history, ambition and attitude towards football in general match those of the greatest football clubs in Europe, so I’ m confident that we will achieve our goals. I’ m looking forward to coming to Athens and meeting my players».

Source: http://www.pao.gr/index.php?category_id=3

Well thats my bets down the swanny !

[gumboots]

If it turns out to be true, then ours wasn't the job for him. You couldn't blame him if the Greeks have got CL football and he's not at the top end of our short list.

[Blue n White Rover]

Henk ten Cate at Panathinaikos

13-06-2008

Panathinaikos announces the hiring of the Dutch Henk ten Cate as Head Coach. Mr. ten Cate signed a 2 year contract and he will arrive in Greece at the end of June for his official presentation from the club. At his first statement as Panathinaikos Head Coach, mr ten Cate said: «I’ m delighted to have reached an agreement with Panathinaikos FC. In my career I have been used to working at the highest level of competition and that’s one of the reasons why I consider this new step to be a great challenge. Panathinaikos’ organization, history, ambition and attitude towards football in general match those of the greatest football clubs in Europe, so I’ m confident that we will achieve our goals. I’ m looking forward to coming to Athens and meeting my players».

Source: http://www.pao.gr/index.php?category_id=3

Bloody Ridiculous if this is true. I was looking forward to the prospect of Henk managing us.

Please Nicko tell us this is bullsh**!!!!!

[Esulx]

I know it's not April Fools Day but it is Friday 13th...

...anyone think that a bit of stirring up might be happening here.

[gumboots]

Hasn't he already?

[b12_simon]

At the same time, we should have been:

1) acting faster.

2) making our interest appear serious enough so that our candidates wouldn't go elsewhere.

How do you know we're not doing that?

When does our club ever use the press to signal anythign that's not 100% set-in-stone? JW is a very discrete chairman and would indicate his interest in a potential manager by speaking with him, not by running to the press.

You don't half talk out of your jacksy sometimes!

[nicko]

Ten Cate had an approach from Panathinaikos over a week ago and has a two-year deal on offer.

He applied for the Rovers job AFTER that contract was offered to him.

He went to Barbados on holiday and has set up a meeting with Rovers for when he returns. He wants to talk to the club and is willing to be a candidate.

Panathinaikos are desperate for him to sign, so hearing of Rovers interest is forcing them to act.

This is NOT the first time that it has been reported he has signed.

He hasn't...I know a very good reason why he hasn't...so leave it at that.

[Esulx]

Nicko is GOD!!!

[Eddie]

I can only go base it on end results. Personally I feel we should basically already had a manager at this point, if not we should have at least conducted serious interviews with everyone on the shortlist and be close to making our decision. As it stands it seems that over the past two weeks we got somewhere with Shearer, but apart from that we've managed to simply draw up a short-list, a short-list that is made up entirely of names that were instantly on any betting websites list. Not really much of an achievement.

[nicko]

Question - What would be the smart thing for Panathinaikos to do right now to put everyone off the scent?

Answer - Say they have got him.

[Blue n White Rover]

Ten Cate had an approach from Panathinaikos over a week ago and has a two-year deal on offer.

He applied for the Rovers job AFTER that contract was offered to him.

He went to Barbados on holiday and has set up a meeting with Rovers for when he returns. He wants to talk to the club and is willing to be a candidate.

Panathinaikos are desperate for him to sign, so hearing of Rovers interest is forcing them to act.

This is NOT the first time that it has been reported he has signed.

He hasn't...I know a very good reason why he hasn't...so leave it at that.

THANK YOU!

TEN CATE'S BLUE WHITE ARMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whats the "very good" reason Nicko?

[joey_big_nose]

Ten Cate had an approach from Panathinaikos over a week ago and has a two-year deal on offer.

He applied for the Rovers job AFTER that contract was offered to him.

He went to Barbados on holiday and has set up a meeting with Rovers for when he returns. He wants to talk to the club and is willing to be a candidate.

Panathinaikos are desperate for him to sign, so hearing of Rovers interest is forcing them to act.

This is NOT the first time that it has been reported he has signed.

He hasn't...I know a very good reason why he hasn't...so leave it at that.

Surely sticking a story up on their website that he has signed when he hasn't isn't going to increase the chances of him attaching himself to the club? Bizarre.

[alexanders]

This is a circus.

[robborover]

He hasn't...I know a very good reason why he hasn't...so leave it at that.

Hopefully that's a hint at an interview

[dannyboy1206]

Ten Cate had an approach from Panathinaikos over a week ago and has a two-year deal on offer.

He applied for the Rovers job AFTER that contract was offered to him.

He went to Barbados on holiday and has set up a meeting with Rovers for when he returns. He wants to talk to the club and is willing to be a candidate.

Panathinaikos are desperate for him to sign, so hearing of Rovers interest is forcing them to act.

This is NOT the first time that it has been reported he has signed.

He hasn't...I know a very good reason why he hasn't...so leave it at that.

That is their official site though surely it must be true