The Last Days of Disco - Phil Neville Departs! - Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes

It's Timbers Time and Phil Neville is no more! Chris and Matt talk briefly about how a calamitous start sealed his fate as he’s outcoached by Uncle Bruce in the 3-1 home defeat to San Jose with the crowd audibly chanting for his departure in injury time. Then we discuss what's next for the Timbers? Which available coaches might be a good fit? Would Willfriend Nancy work with our roster? Is a Latin coach a requirement? RCTID!This episode's key talking points include:Phil Departs!Who are the obvious names for the Timbers coaching search and who are some left field choices? Would Wilfried Nancy work as Timbers coach?Is it right or wrong to chant for a coach to be fired?Can the Timbers turn it around and make the playoffs?Brutal defensive transition problems summed up Phil’s tactical issues perfectlyAimless crosses pepper the box and create nothingMixed emotions on the Antony goalBody language tells of a broken team spiritPhil thoroughly outcoached by Uncle BrucePhil’s last roll of the dice is to play no defensive midfieldersAntony’s left foot strikes againPipe Mora’s swansong?Phil’s last press conference is classic NevilleNed: Phil has “fallen well short of expectations”It’s perfect timing for a new coach to come inDoes the team need a Latin coach for cultural reasons?Antony’s Social Media DramaTimbers DP needs - we need a talented left footer in the final thirdTimers Time World Cup Pod Schedule!Content Warning: One or two little s wordsTimestamps:(0:00) Introduction(0:46) Phil Neville is Gone!(2:31) San Jose (H) - Pre-Game(5:53) San Jose (H) - First Half Analysis(17:03) San Jose (H) - Second Half Analysis(26:23) San Jose (H)  - Post Game - Phil’s Press Conference(28:06) Phil Neville Departs - Official Statements(32:25) New Coach Hire Process and Timing(36:23) Does the team need a Latin coach? Was Phil ever the right cultural fit?(40:59) Potential Names for the Timbers’ Coaching Search(50:35) Timbers News, MLS News(54:18) Timbers Time Podcasts during the World Cup BreakListener Topics and Questions!Thanks for listening and please do send us your questions or topics for analysis for the next episode: ⁠⁠⁠timberstimepod@gmail.com or DM us on IG:  timberstimepod