Topic: 7he Manches7er Uni7ed 7hread - NO GREENWOOD/ANTONY*

[Tobelius]

Rooney is talking a good game, surely time to give him a chance to show what he gleaned from his time at Derby?

Like a fart on his face if he's not even in the conversation for the job.

[PaulF]

Imagine coming into that shit show and thinking you basically have to get rid of half the squad as they are that shit.

Only half? Who do you keep?

[zero zero]

The decision to change manager will be the most significant move made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his allies

Hmm. Manchester "United".

I thought part of his 25% stake was to make him head of the football side of things. Why does he need "allies"? Doesn't he have final say?

[Peabee]

Hmm. Manchester "United".

I thought part of his 25% stake was to make him head of the football side of things. Why does he need "allies"? Doesn't he have final say?

Not with 25%. The majority could always veto him. He probably had to get a Glazer on his side, as they still have overall control.

[Kopenhagen]

Hmm. Manchester "United".

I thought part of his 25% stake was to make him head of the football side of things. Why does he need "allies"? Doesn't he have final say?

I'm sure he'd have to clear a decision like this with the rest of the shareholders.

I don't believe for a second "Sir Jim" has got the free hand their dimwitted fans think he does.

[PaulF]

We don't yet know if they are definitely sacking him.

[rob1966]

Farewell sweet Prince

This one's broke, get me another one

We don't yet know if they are definitely sacking him.

I said when they bought in that he was a dead man walking - there is no way, after buying shit like Onana, Antony, Martinez, or past it players like Casemiro and Eriksen and then finishing 8th, going out of Europe bottom of the group and failing to even make the Conference League that he's getting kept on.

Tuchel would be a laugh, he'll have fallen out with everyone by Christmas

[S]

Tuchel is probably the best manager they can get, but it could potentially turn into a nightmare knowing his character.

In the more immediate future I hope they concede at least six tomorrow.

[Solomon Grundy]

Oh well, it was good while it lasted. Let's just hope the clown show continues with the next manager.

[Cracking Left Foot]

I think McKenna’s an excellent coach but it’s way too soon for him. You’d think a job like Brighton would be a better bet if he wants to move.

[End Product]

Mckenna would be great laugh, sacked him two years ago same players hate him he would be under the bus very quickly.

[Reflexivity]

He would be well within his rights to turn up to the final in a tracksuit with a six pack of Dutch Gold and spend the entire game drinking and shouting abuse at the execs box.

Just like Henry Sellers in Father Ted. Sack me?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yOAuzVFxCA

[So… Howard Philips]

Just like Henry Sellers in Father Ted. Sack me?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yOAuzVFxCA

 

Sanctimonious bastards!

[afc tukrish]

Only half? Who do you keep?

Maguire's dome?

[rob1966]

Imagine coming into that shit show and thinking you basically have to get rid of half the squad as they are that shit.

They're all shite

[Fromola]

The luck they've had this season, massively outperforming XG and results better than performances all season, it's laughable they still finish 8th.

If United had progressed in Europe rather than West Ham and Brighton and it's probably 10th.

[Jon2lfc]

Like someone on here said ages ago, Man Utd are just reverting to type.
They were like this (i.e. pretty insignificant and a cup team) for a very long time until Ferguson turned them around.
In the 80s they were just a big name with no success.
That's what they've reverted to.

It's hard to imagine if you're a 90s kid, but dems the facts.

They need someone like Klopp to make them soar.
But looks like that's not happening as there's only one Klopp and he chose us.

[Jon2lfc]

Imagine coming into that shit show and thinking you basically have to get rid of half the squad as they are that shit.

I don't follow their progress, but strictly off the top of my head after being on MSM, I'd say the only good players they have that would be useful for them to keep would be:
Bruno Fernandes (the only 'world class' player they have)
Amad Diallo (looks like one for the future)
Diogo Dalot (he's been good.... for them!)

[Hymer Red]

I wasnt going to bother with the cup final as it will be a media wank fest whoever wins it especially if the red mancs win or ADFC really batter them. Ive changed my mind now though just in case Ten Hag does something really funny.

If I was Ten Hag theres no way I would quit now and lose any money. I would start the final with 11 shite players (first 11 obviously) then do weird subs like as soon as one of them cocks up (Like Garnacho running fast with the ball then giving it away at the end) taking him off for a full back or someone worse if thats possible. Subbing the subs would be funny too then at the final whistle turn to the big noise seats and give them the finger before walking off. Then sit back and wait for the bank transfer and once that was deposited tell the world what a clusterfuck of a club they were.

[Fromola]

Like someone on here said ages ago, Man Utd are just reverting to type.
They were like this (i.e. pretty insignificant and a cup team) for a very long time until Ferguson turned them around.
In the 80s they were just a big name with no success.
That's what they've reverted to.

It's hard to imagine if you're a 90s kid, but dems the facts.

They need someone like Klopp to make them soar.
But looks like that's not happening as there's only one Klopp and he chose us.

Yeah, but it's hard to continue to fail if you've got a top 3-5 budget in world football every year, regardless of whether you're in the CL or not. Out of Europe next season and they'll spend more than us in the summer and still have a higher wage bill next season.

Historically they're more like the English Barcelona. A poor European history for such a top club and sporadic league title wins outside of one manager (i.e. Barca with/without Messi).

[Peabee]

He should turn up wearing a Jimmy Savile wig, cigar, and shellsuit, and take a begging bowl up to the royal box with "roof moneh plz" on the bowl.

[Hymer Red]

He should turn up wearing a Jimmy Savile wig, cigar, and shellsuit, and take a begging bowl up to the royal box with "roof moneh plz" on the bowl.

Their very own Jimeh has already taken that bowl to Andy Burnham and he wants more than a roof

[Peabee]

Their very own Jimeh has already taken that bowl to Andy Burnham and he wants more than a roof

well if Ten Hag gets Jim'll Brexit the roof money, he may let him stay to pick fruit or summat.

[Hymer Red]

well if Ten Hag gets Jim'll Brexit the roof money, he may let him stay to pick fruit or summat.

Quite like the idea of the wig the shell suit and the cigar  maybe the badge should say Jim has Fucked Me

[Samie]

It's gonig to be this guy. 

Kieran McKenna will wait on Manchester United before making a decision on his next move, with Erik ten Hag expecting to be sacked after Saturday’s FA Cup final.

[@TimesSport]

[zero zero]

Not with 25%. The majority could always veto him. He probably had to get a Glazer on his side, as they still have overall control.

Manchester United statement in full - December 24
Manchester United plc reaches agreement for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS, to acquire up to a 25% shareholding in the Company.

• Acquisition of 25% of the Class B shares held by the Glazer family
• Offer to acquire up to 25% of all Class A shares
• The Glazer family and Class A shareholders will receive the same price of $33.00 per share
• Further investment of $300 million in the Club
• INEOS delegated responsibility for management of football operations

Completion of this deal is subject to receiving all necessary regulatory approvals including from the Premier League

https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/reports-sir-jim-ratcliffes-25-percent-manchester-united-deal-to-be-confirmed#:~:text=Manchester%20United%20have%20confirmed%20that,Red%20Devils%20for%20%241.3%20billion.

[Black Bull Nova]

Busby was not bad though, not just Ferguson then

[disgraced cake]

Reckon he's told the club to sack him, you know. Legging it just as a more talented, handsome, and charismatic Dutch manager (coach) without hair comes into the league. Could see it coming a mile off.

[BOBSCOUSE]

I wasnt going to bother with the cup final as it will be a media wank fest whoever wins it especially if the red mancs win or ADFC really batter them. Ive changed my mind now though just in case Ten Hag does something really funny.

If I was Ten Hag theres no way I would quit now and lose any money. I would start the final with 11 shite players (first 11 obviously) then do weird subs like as soon as one of them cocks up (Like Garnacho running fast with the ball then giving it away at the end) taking him off for a full back or someone worse if thats possible. Subbing the subs would be funny too then at the final whistle turn to the big noise seats and give them the finger before walking off. Then sit back and wait for the bank transfer and once that was deposited tell the world what a clusterfuck of a club they were.

You're only allowed 5 subs per game, he couldn't sub shite for shite enough times in the game if he hooked a player after every fuck up.

I'm expecting 5-0 tomorrow, City will roll them as if they were up against Watford.

[jepovic]

Surely it has to be a proper English manager? How else could Ratcliff get his vision of a full English ManU through?

I look forward to them buying every average English player out there

[Peabee]

Quite like the idea of the wig the shell suit and the cigar  maybe the badge should say Jim has Fucked Me

ooof

 

[Realgman]

...Tuchel would be a laugh, he'll have fallen out with everyone by Christmas

Yeah, deffo even though it's an ass kicker they need, but this is what will happen..
McKenna was dissed by a lot of these when he was there as already said, would be pochettino I reckon, though he'll be thrown under the bus pronto....

[jepovic]

McKenna would make a lot of sense.
English and he's got the looks of a ManU manager

[BobPaisley3]

McKenna would make a lot of sense.
English and he's got the looks of a ManU manager

Northern Irish isn’t he?

[norecat]

What is it with United. Moyes, Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal and now ETH all had speculation about their job before being punted with the latter two before a cup final. It does look like Erik is toast. In fairness his signings have been poor. I think once Ineos came into United he was always on shakey ground. New regimes always install a new manager. I expect City to thump them tomorrow 3 or 4 nil. It would be a miracle of Wimbledon proportions if United beat them.

[jepovic]

Northern Irish isn’t he?

Born in London

[Realgman]

Born in London

He was, but a Northern Irish man by identity it's fair to say. I think if he takes the united gig it will ruin him, though he was always a fan of united so he could hardly say no i suspect.. I just can't see it happening, but there seems to be a feeling among some its gonna happen. I don't do twitter and all that shit but i suppose its the feeling there?

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Imagine coming into that shit show and thinking you basically have to get rid of half the squad as they are that shit.

Half? Which half would you want to keep?

[HardworkDedication]

How good is this McKenna fella? I know he's done bits at Ipswich and seems highly rated. I've not read up about him

[rafathegaffa83]

I'm surprised there hasn't been talk that the job is too big for him such is the state of the managerial market. Biggest thing he's got going for him is that he'd be given a bit of time. If Tuchel or Pochettino showed up with no European competition, there would be a minimum expectation of CL qualification. McKenna coming in would give them an opportunity to clear out some of the dross because the expectations would be much lower. That and given how Brexit Jim runs things, he'd be a lot fucking cheaper with far less demands