RichieB Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Sheffield Wednesday haven’t achieved their promotion yet, but manager Carlos Carvalhal seems very optimistic about his future. In a chat with Revista Sábado in his own country, the Portuguese coach has revealed he may go to the Premier League next season, no matter if managing Wednesday or not. The main topic of the interview was about the good football the club has been playing, and Carvalhal makes sure to endorse it even more: "Regarding the football quality, even opposing coaches have praised us. They say this Sheffield is only comparable to that one from 20 years ago, which made a good season in the Premier League. We are now in 6th place in the Championship, a position to access the play-offs for promotion to the Premier League." “Please note that this is a very difficult league, where there are many psychological battles, it’s worse than in Portugal, perhaps this is the toughest league in the world, given the present teams and the number of games, as there are 24 teams, and many of them are historical in English football," he told Revista Sábado. When talking about his career, Carvalhal has revealed he had better offers from other leagues, but preferred to manage Sheffield Wednesday instead. However, he doesn’t rule out a move to a Premier League club next season: "We'll see what the future holds, if we can go up with Sheffield, if there will be an invitation from a Premier League club, because there are already some whispers. The expectation is to stay in England. I'm not worried about going to big clubs or to get big contracts. My coming here had nothing to do with money. By the way, I could have enjoyed other more advantageous opportunities in Turkey or the United Arab Emirates." http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/sheffield-wednesday-manager-reveals-whispers-about-job-offers-fro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archieswfc Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I don't like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_weds_we_love_you Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Find the bit about Carlos having better offers from other leagues but preferring Wednesday a little confusing. Wasn't Carlos out of a management job for 3 years before he joined us? Doesn't quite add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatzooma Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 As long as he doesn't say he's staying then go to Villa.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That won't go down well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I think he was pretty cagey when asked about his future earlier this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshfish Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Going nowhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I doubt very much that Carlos would have "revealed he may go to the Premier League next season, no matter if managing Wednesday or not." He is a lot more cagey than that whatever he may be thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria W Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Jesus, foot in mouth there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Don't like the fact he's talking about other offers, maybe it's because we haven't offered him anything new at the moment, who knows. But it's vital we keep him imo. He's been the best manager/head coach we've had in a long long time. I'd be gutted if he leaves in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archieswfc Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 What's his contract situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 He needs to just shut up and leave it till the summer we have a massive few weeks ahead and we don't need to see articles about our manager talking about his future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southportdc Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Find the bit about Carlos having better offers from other leagues but preferring Wednesday a little confusing. Wasn't Carlos out of a management job for 3 years before he joined us? Doesn't quite add up. Reads to me like someone offered more money, not necessarily that he was getting high-profile offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 What's his contract situation? Nobody knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lʍO‾ǝsnoɥpooM Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 we've known it for ages, look at his record, he likes to flit about, its his career at the end of the day. Just because a company likes you doesnt mean you have to stay, would you stay managing say Fleetwood if Derby came asking, course not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Doesnt really say anything we don't already know. Anyone in any other profession being offered a similar position at a bigger company with more pay would normally take it, don't see why we should think a football coach would be any different. Predict he will still be here at start of the next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria W Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 He needs to just shut up and leave it till the summer we have a massive few weeks ahead and we don't need to see articles about our manager talking about his future Agreed. Can't believe SWFC allowed this to be published Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I've thought for quite a while that the only way he'll be with us next season is if we get promoted. He seemed interested in the Swansea speculation a few weeks ago and is clearly ambitious to try his hand at the top level in England. I'm confident he'll get better offers than Swansea too. For those who say it's no problem if we don't go up this season as we'll be stronger next, I totally disagree. If we fall short I'm sure CC will be off and he'll take Fessi and Bannan with him at a minimum. Yes, they'll command big fees but we'd be weaker for it. We need to go up in May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sl-OWL-ly Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Many on here know my feelings, I expected CC gone by the end of November but have to say I'm glad I was wrong on that, I also suspect that Mr C may have had to give him a push a time or two (nowt unusual in that TBF) but has given him his support when needed (tho no new loan signings ?) - it's not that long since he was being linked with the Swansea job (which I don't think he has ever denied).. I guess mostly it will depend on what contract he's on currently, if he's only on a 1 year one you couldn't blame him for casting a line or two out, course, he may just be after a pay rise... Ultimately, I trust Mr C to do the best for WEDNESDAY more than I trust a media report from another country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archieswfc Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Doesnt really say anything we don't already know. Anyone in any other profession being offered a similar position at a bigger company with more pay would normally take it, don't see why we should think a football coach would be any different. Predict he will still be here at start of the next season. True, but is there any need to say it in an interview? And the timing is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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