Author Topic: Ferguson retiring. Moyes gets 6 year deal. (Read 420464 times)

tommy LFC · « **Reply #80 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:40:22 pm »

Quote from: Damien1990 on May 7, 2013, 10:36:54 pm

Yeah. If he is to retire I'd expect it to be announced at the end of the season or it coming out suddenly like this. Whether it is true or not I'll expect we will find out soon as the uncertainty will affect the club's shares.

With the stories about Moyes becoming number 2 at United, it isn't a great time for us right now. Hardly anyone I know wants him - and for good reason.

I know most fans want Mourinho, but I don't think the Glazers would touch someone so controversial and selfish, do you?

Obviously Klopp is ideal, but I doubt he would abandon Dortmund until a few more trophies are won.

Who does that leave? Ancelotti? Heykens?

Damien1990 · « **Reply #81 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:40:24 pm »

Quote from: Reheat Red on May 7, 2013, 10:38:18 pm

They'd surely want to let there be a last home game to let the fans pay tribute, say goodbye etc?

Yeah. I mean if the news is true he'll still manage the last two games so though the news is sudden, the retirement isn't exactly sudden. Still, there's just over a week to go till the end of the season so it would be pretty short notice.

No way would he miss the Swansea game where the trophy presentation will be.

Carly · « **Reply #82 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:40:30 pm »

Not a chance, he's determined to try and equal Paisleys European Cup haul.

stewy17 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:40:33 pm »

Thatcher dipping and cuntychops retiring within weeks? Stop it.

sms1986 · « **Reply #84 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:40:50 pm »

Part of me is kind of shocked at this, he's been their manager for most of my life, and all of a sudden it looks like he's retiring. I've certainly not been easy on him much, and I will be happy to see the back of him, but even though his retirement is the end of a era in English football. Yes, he gave our rivals so many trophies and titles and they'll probably keep the record for most titles for as long as we did, but in the end, he is a great manager. It's why we hate him so damn much.

killer-heels · « **Reply #85 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:41:56 pm »

Quote from: tommyLFC on May 7, 2013, 10:40:22 pm

I know most fans want Mourinho, but I don't think the Glazers would touch someone so controversial and selfish, do you?

Obviously Klopp is ideal, but I doubt he would abandon Dortmund until a few more trophies are won.

Who does that leave? Ancelotti? Heykens?

Does it matter? None of them will give Man Utd the success Ferguson has.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #86 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:42:29 pm »

has cameron made a statement on this possible news yet?

lfc_col · « **Reply #87 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:42:52 pm »

Quote from: Damien1990 on May 7, 2013, 10:38:27 pm

Rumours of an announcement at 11pm.

Is that from Twitter

Reheat Red · « **Reply #88 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:43:17 pm »

Quote from: Damien1990 on May 7, 2013, 10:40:24 pm

Yeah. I mean if the news is true he'll still manage the last two games so though the news is sudden, the retirement isn't exactly sudden. Still, there's just over a week to go till the end of the season so it would be pretty short notice.

No way would he miss the Swansea game where the trophy presentation will be.

Trophy presentation would probably be a dream send off.

Damien1990 · « **Reply #89 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:43:54 pm »

Quote from: tommyLFC on May 7, 2013, 10:40:22 pm

I know most fans want Mourinho, but I don't think the Glazers would touch someone so controversial and selfish, do you?

Obviously Klopp is ideal, but I doubt he would abandon Dortmund until a few more trophies are won.

Who does that leave? Ancelotti? Heykens?

Mourinho would be very expensive to get (would cost €20M to get him from Real for a start), and quite a few inside Old Trafford don't want him - most notably Bobby Charlton. Can't see that happening.

As for the other candidates I don't know. Heynckes I can't see happening due to age and he might be retiring anyway. Ancelotti... will probably be going to Real. Klopp probably won't leave as I can see him wanting to stay a bit longer at Dortmund as well.

Caligula? · « **Reply #90 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:44:05 pm »

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Piers Moron ‏@piersmorgan 45s

Please God, on behalf of all Arsenal fans, let this Fergie rumour be true.

Wouldn't be a normal day if Piers didn't have something to say about it.

thelinnen · « **Reply #91 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:44:14 pm »

Quote from: tommyLFC on May 7, 2013, 10:28:57 pm

Just made my first trip to Red Cafe, felt wrong.

Basically Moyes is not worthy and Mourinho is nailed on, but only if Klopp doesn't want it.

I might be wrong, but that has to be the definition of a poisoned chalice...

It is a poisoned chalice. Look at Rafa, he went to Inter after they had just won the treble, there was no way he was going to do well even if that was only one of the reasons he didn't. This is like that x100.

tommy LFC · « **Reply #92 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:44:22 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on May 7, 2013, 10:41:56 pm

Does it matter? None of them will give Man Utd the success Ferguson has.

I was just wondering though - United fans are quick to say no to Moyes but they need to realise there's not a lot of options out there. And it will be a minor miracle if they don't drop.

Tommy_W · « **Reply #93 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:45:19 pm »

Would be hilarious if Mourinho flicks the V's at Chelsea and goes to United instead. Chelsea fans haven't stopped harping on about how everything's gonna be brilliant next season with Jose back

El Lobo · « **Reply #94 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:45:25 pm »

Don't get yourselves excited, the hard shoulder shitters going nowhere.

Shankly84 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:46:08 pm »

Quote from: HighSix on May 7, 2013, 10:39:39 pm

Hope Jose signs for Chelsea soon then. Him settling down at United for his long term future is a scary thought.

Mourinho won't settle down long term anywhere. He's all about himself. Instant success, doesn't matter what he leaves behind. Hes not one for building for the future.

lfc_col · « **Reply #96 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:46:14 pm »

Quote from: tommyLFC on May 7, 2013, 10:44:22 pm

And it will be a minor miracle if they don't drop.

We changed managers and carried on being successful

tommy LFC · « **Reply #97 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:46:23 pm »

I'll say one thing - I'm glad Guardiola has agreed to join Bayern already!!

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #98 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:46:24 pm »

Quote from: In Fowler we trust on May 7, 2013, 10:38:59 pm

Knock out from the start made it harder

First up the champions of Latvia, then the champions of Iceland, next up the champions of Austria in the quarter final.....

Save for the odd side in the Champions League you are playing quality opposition from the best leagues in Europe as soon as you hit the knockout rounds and even before that the group could be the end of you, see United and Dortmund last year and Chelsea City this year.

rushyman · « **Reply #99 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:47:16 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on May 7, 2013, 10:45:19 pm

Would be hilarious if Mourinho flicks the V's at Chelsea and goes to United instead. Chelsea fans haven't stopped harping on about how everything's gonna be brilliant next season with Jose back

Only it wouldnt

I nothing Chelsea. They are of no consequence

tommy LFC · « **Reply #100 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:48:01 pm »

Quote from: lfc_col on May 7, 2013, 10:46:14 pm

We changed managers and carried on being successful

Fair point, but I think an external appointment is a huge risk.

I begrudgingly thought those rumours of Moyes going there as assistant for a year was a great idea.

benn25 · « **Reply #101 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:48:07 pm »

If Ferguson does retire, which he wont imv, its either Mourinho, Klopp or a wild stab at Ancelotti taking over. There is no way they will gamble on Moyes imv.

Quote from: tommyLFC on May 7, 2013, 10:40:22 pm

Obviously Klopp is ideal, but I doubt he would abandon Dortmund until a few more trophies are won.

Didnt we say this about AVB before he decided to jump ship to Chelsea?

Reheat Red · « **Reply #102 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:48:24 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on May 7, 2013, 10:47:16 pm

Only it wouldnt

I nothing Chelsea. They are of no consequence

Man Utd are of consequence?

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #103 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:48:39 pm »

Quote from: El Lobo on May 7, 2013, 10:45:25 pm

Don't get yourselves excited, the hard shoulder shitters going nowhere.

Close the thread.

kennedy81 · « **Reply #104 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:48:44 pm »

Quote from: stewy17 on May 7, 2013, 10:40:33 pm

Thatcher dipping and cuntychops retiring within weeks? Stop it.

it would be like the dawning of a new golden age for humanity.

I think this rumour has substance, it's been coming the past year or two.
I have a feeling Jose has been putting all that chelsea talk out so that man utd would be forced to move.

El Lobo · « **Reply #105 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:49:00 pm »

Quote from: lfc_col on May 7, 2013, 10:46:14 pm

We changed managers and carried on being successful

Slightly different but I agree, I doubt they'll just drop. Too much money and good players.

Alas, it'll probably be a 'retiring in two years' or something.

Hazell · « **Reply #106 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:49:37 pm »

Gary Lineker's going to be very upset about this. If it's true.

Father Ted · « **Reply #107 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:49:55 pm »

He won't retire.

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #108 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:50:04 pm »

They're replacing him with Benitez. You heard it here first.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #109 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:50:24 pm »

Quote from: lfc_col on May 7, 2013, 10:46:14 pm

We changed managers and carried on being successful

Do you remember what happened when Sir Matt retired?

Whoever take's over when he retire's will have the weight of his trophies around their neck.

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #110 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:50:28 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on May 7, 2013, 10:49:37 pm

Gary Lineker's going to be very upset about this. If it's true.

Think of the Northwest Manager's Association Old Boys Club - leaderless.

Ray K · « **Reply #111 on:** May 7, 2013, 10:50:45 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on May 7, 2013, 10:45:19 pm

Would be hilarious if Mourinho flicks the V's at Chelsea and goes to United instead. Chelsea fans haven't stopped harping on about how everything's gonna be brilliant next season with Jose back

Nah, what would be really hilarious if Mourinho turned them down and Abramovich thought 'this Rafa fella's doing all right, might as well give him the job permanently'

How I'd laugh at the thought of 40,000 Chelsea fans having a collective embolism.