United should have stuck with Moyes
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United should have stuck with Moyes
always admired moyes and thought he was treated appallingly by them, he would have probably had them sorted by now.
solskjaer is a nice bloke, but despite the clamour to appoint him, he doesn't appear up to the job.
That's what happens when sentimentality gets in the way of sound business sense.
at this rate, it will take about 5 years at least to find themselves back in contention for any sort of competition.
solskjaer is a nice bloke, but despite the clamour to appoint him, he doesn't appear up to the job.
That's what happens when sentimentality gets in the way of sound business sense.
at this rate, it will take about 5 years at least to find themselves back in contention for any sort of competition.
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And this is a problem because??????Wile E Coyote wrote: it will take about 5 years at least to find themselves back in contention for any sort of competition.
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Feel a bit sorry for OGS really, the squad he's been lumbered with is absolutely awful. Ashley Young as captain speaks volumes. How much did Mourinho blow on the likes of Sanchez, Fred, Bailly etc?
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Really wish we could play them early doors, they always manage to just about get sorted by the time we turn up, apart from the obvious game, #Robbieblake.
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Was this Mourinho’s greatest wind up?jrgbfc wrote:Feel a bit sorry for OGS really, the squad he's been lumbered with is absolutely awful. Ashley Young as captain speaks volumes. How much did Mourinho blow on the likes of Sanchez, Fred, Bailly etc?
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Read a line from someone this week which said that all that’s left of Ferguson’s legacy is his name on the stand.
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On the plus side Utd seem to be trying to bring through a whole lot of "home grown" youngsters and giving them a do, both in the league and in the Europa, so credit to them for that, but on the down side, a whole bunch of said youngsters don't really look good enough and possibly never will be. They maybe ok for a mid prem team, but certainly not top 5 or 6 and "challenging" (Arsenal's youngsters look rather better btw)
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Like all great leaders he knew when to bow out. He might have seen this decline coming.ClaretTony wrote:Read a line from someone this week which said that all that’s left of Ferguson’s legacy is his name on the stand.
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United's fall from grace has been a magnificent spectacle so far and they haven't bottomed out yet so there will be a lot more quivering bottom lips to enjoy from their odious fanbase for a while.
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Wonder if they will come up with a new nursery rhyme to sing......bodge wrote:United's fall from grace has been a magnificent spectacle so far and they haven't bottomed out yet so there will be a lot more quivering bottom lips to enjoy from their odious fanbase for a while.
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Ferguson destroyed his own legacy in recommending Moyes for the job. An appointment not to dissimilar to Laws here, in terms of neither of them having done anything to warrant getting the job they were given.
Still, my family are rather more subdued at our get togethers now, when football is discussed, which is not a bad thing.
Still, my family are rather more subdued at our get togethers now, when football is discussed, which is not a bad thing.
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Ole makes a strong case for being the worst in this league. Spineless Glazer yes-man and a tragic manager on top.
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It's a long way back for them now. They're a million miles away from City and Liverpool.
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I think those two have pulled a long way clear of every other team in the league.jrgbfc wrote:It's a long way back for them now. They're a million miles away from City and Liverpool.
United have a problem now. They’ve changed managers far too frequently and need to back one long term. But they can’t back OGS much longer surely.
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OGS is a muppet.
If their good enough their old enough is the saying. Not their young with potential.
Dwight McNeill plays for Burnley because he is better than what we had. He improved us.
Playing footballers because they are young with potential is stupid.
Rashford, Martial, Shaw (how old now?), Mctominay do not improve Man U chances of top 4. It’s laughable to sell Lakuku to play Rashford.
If we suddenly brought in a youth player instead of Barnes because he has potential to be great in 2 years but right now he’s no better than Ian Moore than that’d be stupid.
If their good enough their old enough is the saying. Not their young with potential.
Dwight McNeill plays for Burnley because he is better than what we had. He improved us.
Playing footballers because they are young with potential is stupid.
Rashford, Martial, Shaw (how old now?), Mctominay do not improve Man U chances of top 4. It’s laughable to sell Lakuku to play Rashford.
If we suddenly brought in a youth player instead of Barnes because he has potential to be great in 2 years but right now he’s no better than Ian Moore than that’d be stupid.
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Moyes didn't help himself by getting rid of most, if not all, the backroom staff thereby destroying
a well oiled machine.
Good on him I say.
Anyway, who gives a sh!t ? Certainly not me who is loving every single minute of their demise.
I am lucky enough to remember when they were relegated in 1974 from the old 1st division.
a well oiled machine.
Good on him I say.
Anyway, who gives a sh!t ? Certainly not me who is loving every single minute of their demise.
I am lucky enough to remember when they were relegated in 1974 from the old 1st division.
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I don't think they're even that close to them.jrgbfc wrote:It's a long way back for them now. They're a million miles away from City and Liverpool.
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Maybe not want fans of Man United want to hear but what is the point of trying to catch City and Liverpool at the moment. They can not compete. They would need a massive overhaul which as proven by the last 3/4 managers still wont close the gap at present with City. They have no chance at present.
All agents know UTD have lots of money still and want ludicrous sums for having their players sign. Top 4 would be a huge achievement but with Spuds imploding it is still doable.
UTD are finished as a force for several years now. They are going to be the new Liverpool of the 90s and 00s. But sill still rake in the pounds because they are still one of the biggest clubs in the world
All agents know UTD have lots of money still and want ludicrous sums for having their players sign. Top 4 would be a huge achievement but with Spuds imploding it is still doable.
UTD are finished as a force for several years now. They are going to be the new Liverpool of the 90s and 00s. But sill still rake in the pounds because they are still one of the biggest clubs in the world
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I think it would be very harsh on Solskjaer with the mess he inherited but they might not have much choice. Especially with Allegri and potentially Pochettino becoming available.ClaretTony wrote:I think those two have pulled a long way clear of every other team in the league.
United have a problem now. They’ve changed managers far too frequently and need to back one long term. But they can’t back OGS much longer surely.
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Maybe my numbers are wrong but hasn’t OGS spent £250m so far. If I am wrong it is still a ridiculous amount.
The likes of jones and stalling stalling as replacement for vidic and Ferdinand were the beginning of the recruitment problem.
Hearing their fans saying the owners need to get their hands in their pockets amazes me. They must of spent £1bn on signing since Ferguson left.
Seriously, if they gave Big Sam £200m in the summer that team would be performing better than it is now.
The likes of jones and stalling stalling as replacement for vidic and Ferdinand were the beginning of the recruitment problem.
Hearing their fans saying the owners need to get their hands in their pockets amazes me. They must of spent £1bn on signing since Ferguson left.
Seriously, if they gave Big Sam £200m in the summer that team would be performing better than it is now.
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don't agree with that, moyes had a proven top flight pedigree, sustained over many seasons too.Darthlaw wrote:Ferguson destroyed his own legacy in recommending Moyes for the job. An appointment not to dissimilar to Laws here, in terms of neither of them having done anything to warrant getting the job they were given.
Still, my family are rather more subdued at our get togethers now, when football is discussed, which is not a bad thing.
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Just out of curiosity, where is Moyes now, I genuinely have no idea and can't be arsed to Google him
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As much as you don`t like that team, by most teams standards it is nowhere near a mess and think you are doing OGS a favourjrgbfc wrote:I think it would be very harsh on Solskjaer with the mess he inherited but they might not have much choice. Especially with Allegri and potentially Pochettino becoming available.
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Simple question (which probably many of the players asked, when he fired all the coaches) - What had he won?Wile E Coyote wrote:don't agree with that, moyes had a proven top flight pedigree, sustained over many seasons too.
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If I had to pick any Premier League Manager to manage us OGS would be bottom of the list by some distance.
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Moyes was a poor appointment. His negative outlook when at Sunderland spoke volumes. I’m not sure Solskjaer will cut it long term there. A very average looking Man U side these days. Sides don’t fear them anymore. If you take Pogba out I’m not seeing any standout players. The plastic and armchair fans will not be happy.
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Not sure about United being years behind. For a huge club with their spending power, a quality manager and a couple of good transfer windows and it'll all turn again.
It's only 18 months since they finished 6 points above Liverpool. Mourinho's 2nd place to City looks decent in hindsight. Obviously worth enjoying this while it lasts mind.
It's only 18 months since they finished 6 points above Liverpool. Mourinho's 2nd place to City looks decent in hindsight. Obviously worth enjoying this while it lasts mind.
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How do you replace the best manager in the world for a couple of decades?
To be fair to United, they have tried everyone who looked like they should have been a good fit.
But once that aura of invincibility goes, and United had that in spades, and the players are no longer as good, then it takes a very long time to sort it out.
Add an ownership that don't care as long as United keeps making millions, and you've got a real issue.
To be fair to United, they have tried everyone who looked like they should have been a good fit.
But once that aura of invincibility goes, and United had that in spades, and the players are no longer as good, then it takes a very long time to sort it out.
Add an ownership that don't care as long as United keeps making millions, and you've got a real issue.
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Moyes is actually an ok manager, but imo it didn't matter who took over from Fergie, it was ALWAYS only ever going to head in one direction, so rather a poison chalice tbh. Moyes has gone on and done ok at West Ham, but looked utterly clueless and didn't do himself any favours with his "honesty" at Sunderland, but that was an absolute basket case anyway. I honestly think SD possibly looks at somebody like Moyes and his tenure at Everton when other jobs and offers maybe come along. Moyes and Everton suited each other. He was doing brilliantly and had the club, the fans, the board, the players, everything totally in sync, but then, after 11? years he jumped ship and although his bank manager might not agree, inside he could possibly really regret it. SD has everything he could want or need at Burnley and everything just lines up. SD in a different club and different situation could be a completely different animal and I suspect he gets that.
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The only genuine world class player they have had in recent times is De Gea and even he has looked suspect at the end of last season and beginning of this, also he was a Fergie signing as well, so since Fergie left, in my view, not one world class player has been signed, Zlatan aside, though his career was coming to an end, he wasn't exactly a mid-20 year old player who could give the next 5-6 years to United.
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Credit where its due to OGS.
I never expected them to finish top 5, let alone 3rd.
He's done an impressive job this season all things considered.
Yes they're 15 points behind 2nd placed City who will likely spend a far wedge this next window, but Utd have shown they'll back OGS with the Bruno signing.
Be interesting to see how they do this next window and next season with CL along with the normal football stuff.
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Won't be interesting to me, not the slightest bit interested in what they do.
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Strange......a Lot on here do??Vino blanco wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 11:50 pmWon't be interesting to me, not the slightest bit interested in what they do.