Imagine him in a big chunky red and white striped scarf touchline every match. Actually that's a very very depressing image.
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Imagine him in a big chunky red and white striped scarf touchline every match. Actually that's a very very depressing image.
Carrick, butt or Giggs to cover a early season sacking of Jose until we get a new manager.
Then we all get surprised at how good they end up managing us.
Then we all get surprised at how good they end up managing us.
From that list and whose actually available now - Jardim
Conte is probably the best to take over from Mourinho with our current squad in mind, but soon we would be complaining about the football again. Pogba would improve under him though.
Not sure the right manager is out there at this moment. I like Zidane, but he worked with a team that's miles better than ours. Not sure who is the new Klopp out there, but i want that guy.
Not sure the right manager is out there at this moment. I like Zidane, but he worked with a team that's miles better than ours. Not sure who is the new Klopp out there, but i want that guy.
Ermm why no Wenger in the poll?
Conte
I’m at the point where if this is going to be United now, with disputes with the board, player power, not competing for titles and shit football, I say give the job to Cantona. At least we’ll have some entertainment and a manager that’s 100% committed to this club.
A little time? Unfortunately the fans and the owners are not going to grant that.
Squad needs a lot of work and by the looks of it we need to sell a lot of players to be able to purchase their replacements. So he'd need many many seasons. Plus he's not really proven anything, so I don't see the club even being slightly interested.
Conte up next if Jose gets the push I'd say, not that he'd be anywhere near the replacement I'd be wanting.
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Peter Beardsley or Jardim.
I think you forgot to put the word "not" in your sentence. I agree with your points though. Conte is not who I would pick either, but you could imagine Woodward going for him.
Fixed now thanks.
Not for JM sacking but if it happens, we need first to set a direction/vision as football club and go from there. There are few things, it seems we go only for free ones, some clubs when they want someone really hard, they go and pay a club to let their manager go.
People saying how we need a winner, we have one atm in JM, regardless of what you think of him. Some want manager with PL experience etc. Not saying that we should operate as them but if you see Chelsea, seems they dont give a shit about all of that. Conte, no PL exp. before, Sarri same, dont think he even won a thing before, they even paid money to get AvB if i am not wrong etc.
People saying how we need a winner, we have one atm in JM, regardless of what you think of him. Some want manager with PL experience etc. Not saying that we should operate as them but if you see Chelsea, seems they dont give a shit about all of that. Conte, no PL exp. before, Sarri same, dont think he even won a thing before, they even paid money to get AvB if i am not wrong etc.
Mourinho won't be sacked right now as I feel he will be given 3 more games to save his job . I believe we will first hire technical director before deciding what to do with Mourinho . With all the criticism going around I don't think Woodward will take a hurried decision . With all the craziness in the pre season and no big signings in the transfer window along with rumours about us meeting Zidane . I would like to believe that maybe this time he will have a game plan instead of panic decisions .
We'll never get Poch - right now it's barely a step up. Our squad is arguably worse, and the main argument for him coming would normally be he'd get more to spend, but would he really get THAT much more? Why would he come, and don't give me that crap about the size of the club. He may as well see out more of this Spurs project, and wait for one of the proper big boys to come in.
Simeone would play worse football, but you could maybe argue he'd get more out of this current side. But again, why would he leave his current job? For the first time in his time at Atleti, they've really backed him financially, and they've put together one of the best squads in Europe. I'm expecting last 4 of the CL and a proper La Liga title push from them minimum this year.
Giggs has barely managed a game in his life still, as much as I'd love him to succeed, I think it'd be a car crash, same goes for any of the Class of 92 guys.
I'd be interested in Jardim, but he brings no guarantees of success at all. But I guess we're not really having any now anyway, at least we'd probably be entertained more by a team managed by him. Can't see Ed et al going for him though, he's not a big shiny name. For that reason alone I wouldn't be surprised if they went for a Löw or Luis Enrique you know...
Ancelotti, Pep, Klopp, Sarri all unattainable, I'd have wanted all of them at some point in the past, not sure about any of them now.
Don't rule Conte out either. It'd be suicide from the board's point of view, but he's a big name with recent PL-winning experience, weirder things have happened (Moyes).
I wouldn't be really surprised by Blanc either, given his history at the club, but I'd really rather not get him. He isn't a great coach and the football wouldn't improve that much either.
I'd love Allegri, but again, why would he chuck away the best squad he's assembled during his time at Juve, to come here?
Zidane is the front-runner, he fits everything that I'd imagine the board look for in a manager. He's a big name, charismatic guy, with great recent history of success. He's also out of a job, so we wouldn't have to buy him out of a contract and pay for any compensation. I have severe reservations however. Yes of course, he won his 3 CLs on the bounce, and that is not to be sniffed at, but he had a super-team. Looking at his league performances, especially last year's, raises some concerns. He wouldn't have Ronaldo, Bale, Isco, Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo or Carvajal here. We have 1 player who's even close to them in Pogba, and some would even argue against that, and even if he is around that level, he's playing nowhere near that level right now. Zizou has never had to build a side, and never had to manage a side so bereft of confidence and belief as ours, he'd be an enormous risk.
There isn't an obvious, standout candidate. For that reason, unless we're looking at a bottom-half finish (a la Chelsea 15/16), Jose will see out the rest of the season.
Simeone would play worse football, but you could maybe argue he'd get more out of this current side. But again, why would he leave his current job? For the first time in his time at Atleti, they've really backed him financially, and they've put together one of the best squads in Europe. I'm expecting last 4 of the CL and a proper La Liga title push from them minimum this year.
Giggs has barely managed a game in his life still, as much as I'd love him to succeed, I think it'd be a car crash, same goes for any of the Class of 92 guys.
I'd be interested in Jardim, but he brings no guarantees of success at all. But I guess we're not really having any now anyway, at least we'd probably be entertained more by a team managed by him. Can't see Ed et al going for him though, he's not a big shiny name. For that reason alone I wouldn't be surprised if they went for a Löw or Luis Enrique you know...
Ancelotti, Pep, Klopp, Sarri all unattainable, I'd have wanted all of them at some point in the past, not sure about any of them now.
Don't rule Conte out either. It'd be suicide from the board's point of view, but he's a big name with recent PL-winning experience, weirder things have happened (Moyes).
I wouldn't be really surprised by Blanc either, given his history at the club, but I'd really rather not get him. He isn't a great coach and the football wouldn't improve that much either.
I'd love Allegri, but again, why would he chuck away the best squad he's assembled during his time at Juve, to come here?
Zidane is the front-runner, he fits everything that I'd imagine the board look for in a manager. He's a big name, charismatic guy, with great recent history of success. He's also out of a job, so we wouldn't have to buy him out of a contract and pay for any compensation. I have severe reservations however. Yes of course, he won his 3 CLs on the bounce, and that is not to be sniffed at, but he had a super-team. Looking at his league performances, especially last year's, raises some concerns. He wouldn't have Ronaldo, Bale, Isco, Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo or Carvajal here. We have 1 player who's even close to them in Pogba, and some would even argue against that, and even if he is around that level, he's playing nowhere near that level right now. Zizou has never had to build a side, and never had to manage a side so bereft of confidence and belief as ours, he'd be an enormous risk.
There isn't an obvious, standout candidate. For that reason, unless we're looking at a bottom-half finish (a la Chelsea 15/16), Jose will see out the rest of the season.
Guardiola in the list but no Zidane ?
How mad would it be if we got Wenger in? Imagine the melt down haha.
I remember back in the early days he was interviewed for a position.
I remember back in the early days he was interviewed for a position.
Martinez
There's a fair chance this is Allegri's last season at Juve.
If he wins the CL he might walk since there's nothing left to win and he could get a huge deal somewhere else.
If he doesn't win it he might get booted if Zidane is still available.
Another thing with Conte is that he is pretty much the Italian Jose. If Woodward interferes in transfers, his reaction will be the same as Jose and it will lead to similar stuff that Chelsea had last season, boring football and terrible results. Both Conte and Jose are too similar for us to hire him.
Would be hilarious to see the response from Chelsea fans if we do get Conte though. Pity we can't.
At this point, it is almost nailed on that we will go for one of Zidane or Allegri. Obviously, Ed will be leaning towards Zidane more due to his name being arguably the biggest in football, as well as the fact that Ed's favourites in our squad are French (Pogba and Martial).
The thought of another potentially poor recruitment scares me.
I hope you're right. Think he'd be a fantastic appointment, great all-round coach. Not to mention the great record Italians have in the Premier League over the last decade or so.
I don't understand why people think Giggs is the right man for the job?
He was assistant to Van Gaal for two years and we played some of our worst football during this time. Giggs was supposed to help the team go in the right direction and sprinkle some of his attacking magic on our style, which never happened. You could argue LVG wasn't willing to listen to Giggs ideas but then doesn't that prove Giggs doesn't have the character to influence people and not a natural leader? Don't forget he also had a short spell as interim manager which was't particularly good.
Since leaving United, there's hardly been a queue of clubs offering him big money to work with them. Yes, he's now got the Wales job but that's not on the same level as managing Manchester United.
Personally, for me there are only two real candidates to replace Jose. Zidane and Allegri. Zidane, although not managing for long has won 3 Champions leagues back to back and surely the team will fight for him. A lot of our squad grew up idolizing this guy, imagine being managed by him. Allegri has a proven record of winning titles and Juve have done well in the last few years in the champions league.
He was assistant to Van Gaal for two years and we played some of our worst football during this time. Giggs was supposed to help the team go in the right direction and sprinkle some of his attacking magic on our style, which never happened. You could argue LVG wasn't willing to listen to Giggs ideas but then doesn't that prove Giggs doesn't have the character to influence people and not a natural leader? Don't forget he also had a short spell as interim manager which was't particularly good.
Since leaving United, there's hardly been a queue of clubs offering him big money to work with them. Yes, he's now got the Wales job but that's not on the same level as managing Manchester United.
Personally, for me there are only two real candidates to replace Jose. Zidane and Allegri. Zidane, although not managing for long has won 3 Champions leagues back to back and surely the team will fight for him. A lot of our squad grew up idolizing this guy, imagine being managed by him. Allegri has a proven record of winning titles and Juve have done well in the last few years in the champions league.
Brendan Rodgers or Wenger for me.
A friend of a friend of a kebab shop owner’s cousin that works at Old Trafford has said that an offer is being prepared for Antonio Conte.
I didn’t like Chelsea’s football much but it’s got to be better than the coma-inducing stuff we’re currently ‘enjoying’?!
I didn’t like Chelsea’s football much but it’s got to be better than the coma-inducing stuff we’re currently ‘enjoying’?!
Want Pochettino, but can't see any reason for him coming here unless he is in for the fast ££££.
If Zidane wants the job, then they will give it to him, but doubt he will tarnish his reputation by taking the job.
Regardless of who the manager will be, he will have to fill two critierias;
1. Improve squad mainly through improvement/developement of players, rather than solely rely on transfers of players in their peak...
2. Play football that is not dross.
If Zidane wants the job, then they will give it to him, but doubt he will tarnish his reputation by taking the job.
Regardless of who the manager will be, he will have to fill two critierias;
1. Improve squad mainly through improvement/developement of players, rather than solely rely on transfers of players in their peak...
2. Play football that is not dross.
He does have form for turning a shambolic Mourinho team into surprise title winners i guess.
I’d like to see Nicky butt take over in the interim. He does a great job with the academy and would give youth a chance if they’re good enough. He gets United. I’d have Neville as his number 2 to be the one that gives them a kick up the backside. Either they wow us or it buys time for a proper search
Where’s our Hazard and Diego Costa? I’d take Bielsa off Leeds but I’m always in favour of a psychopathic disciplinarian being in charge of egotistical, pampered, rich young men.
You want Wenger?
I'm sorry, but if that happens then it's a complete joke. Currently the club is on it's knees with a has-been at the helm. Why do you think another has-been will change anything? Did you not see Arsenal from 2016 onwards?
Wenger shouldn't be anywhere near this club, we need someone new with a fresh outlook.
I don't care if this is made up, or actually true, but i'll take any rumours about Mou out, and celebrate with myself and my favourite towel.
That’s not a bad shout but far too sensible for my masochistic incredulity currently.
One must take pleasure whenever one can in this godforesaken universe. I like the fact that you use a recyclable material for your pleasure as I believe there’s a tissue and wet wipe problem in the sewers of London.
I'd like that too.
Well maybe not the Neville part but Butt or Carrick as the caretaker until the end of the season would be a breath of fresh air.
I think the hierarchy need to stop for a moment and really ask themselves what are the traditions and values of the club and what type of manager they want to give it to. Are we going to go with the inexperienced route and take a punt or go for managers who are on their last legs aiming to fill short term success which has not worked for us.
We need a plan.
We need a plan.
Sign me up. Getting people involved who understand the club and what we want to see as fans cannot be a bad shout.
We're a lost cause so give it Giggsy, if it's going to turn out shit, might as well have some romance.
Giggsy? Romance? Not his forte...
Feck Antonio Conte .
No thanks. Never been a fan of syrups...
The mistress would disagree