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Galatasaray coach Frank Rijkaard is on the verge of being sacked after a poor start to the season, according to reports.

The Turkish outfit's board of directors convened for an emergency meeting after the 4-2 loss to Ankaragucu to discuss whether Rijkaard will continue at the club. A decision will be announced on Tuesday in regards to the tactician's future, according to Goal.com Turkey.

The Gala supporters were chanting the name of former boss Fatih Terim, but the number one candidate seems to be Manisaspor coach Hikmet Karaman. Hakan Sukur has also been touted as a possibility to take over as sporting director.

Rijkaard took over the Istanbul side in 2009, but was only able to finish in fourth place last season, and was knocked out by Ukrainian side Karpary Lviv in Europe League qualification. The team currently sits in ninth place on 12 points.

Take him!

They have more points than we - tell him to bring those points with him!

Tell him to bring his entire team for a complete straight swap too.

id take him but hes risky but he plays attacking football better than noone

Should we perhaps ask Rafa that question instead? (incl manager)

where losing anyway so i'd rather lose games going for the win rather than not getting a shot on target all match....

yep

get him, I think he has more chance of attracting players then Roy. I also think we would benefit from his style of play in the english league. Unfortunately Frank has been in leagues which might not suit his sstyle totally. I think the ENglish league would be better for his style. You can see Roy's style of play has been learnt in other leagues (italian) and I dont think is suited to a top flight english club, Fulham - yes, because any league finsh other then relegation is good, Liverpool - No, top 4 and nothing but.

I hope Rijkaard comes in well before the January window, so he can experience first hand how desperate we are for some decent signings

i agree if roy is going i hope new manager gets a go with current squad before transfer window opens. we do not need more panic buys.....