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20 Dec 2018 21:24:12
A question for the ed002, I saw that you said the club are still looking to move on players and possibly sign club targets. Seeing as though we have no full time manager and no director of football, how do these targets get picked and what sort of people at the club pick them. I'm not looking for names, just seeing how we have these targets with out the relative people in place.
{Ed002's Note - There are still scouts and a head scout.}
20 Dec 2018 20:54:47
Anyone who has doubts about the Solskjær appointment, should watch the interview. The full 20 mins on MUTV. I loved every second of it.
21 Dec 2018 06:09:16
It’s a good video/ read. Ole is very positive which is very refreshing. He loves the club and understands the ethos. I hope (if the results don’t come initially or at all) he doesn’t let the pressure that will come with that get to him. The four of them have the makings of a good team. Hopefully the performances reflect the positivity and the results follow. Interesting times.
21 Dec 2018 08:21:52
I was a bit underwhelmed with the decision to appoint Solskjær but watching the interview it gave me a bit of hope. Just hearing him talk about the PSG game, the big European nights at OT. Mourinho would’ve written us of before a ball was kicked, claiming we couldn’t compete with the better team.
I’m not expecting us to pull up any trees and there is still a massive job to turn things around but at least the players who want to be here will feed off the positive attitude of Solskjær and Phelan.
21 Dec 2018 10:38:27
His first press conference was also good i thought. I know he’s had 1 training session, one press conference and not played a game yet. But he seems very relaxed and saying all the right things. Looking forward to this game - good luck
GGMU.
{Ed025's Note - he came across as very sincere and his love for the club shone like a beacon of light mike, lets hope the players respond mate..
21 Dec 2018 11:06:18
Ed, if the players who’s commitment and or quality has been questioned can’t/ won’t do it for OGS who is virtually a personification of Man United then they won’t do it for the club. At the very least we will learn what these players are made of.
That is worth learning now as he said.
The interesting thing for me will be how he and the club for that matter handles that learning.
{Ed025's Note - thats the $64,000 question mike, the supporters have a massive part to play as well, i hope they dont get on OGS,s case if things dont get off to the greatest start mate, im looking forward to how it all pans out though..
21 Dec 2018 11:58:46
I think we all agree Ed.
20 Dec 2018 20:28:25
Chong not with the 23s tonight. If he's not injured I'd say he will be with the first team. Ole's interview was a breath of fresh air. Regardless of his qualifications for the role, this could be exactly what the club needs.
21 Dec 2018 11:59:19
Does anyone know if he picked up a knock?
20 Dec 2018 18:49:41
Love this part of the interview.
"It's not about the opposition. It´s about us, it's about Man United, it's about our players knowing what they can do. We want to see them express themselves, so my main focus, of course, will be on us and how we want the team to play and then we´ll give them one or two details about the opposition"
For me as a business administrator, that's the correct answer, you can look all you want at your competition, but at the end you can only change things with in your company (team), if you are aiming to be the first, to be the leader, you should not waste time looking at others just look how to improve yourself every single day, to be the best.
I know MU right now has huge problems but if we focus more on us and not looking for some lame excuses every where we could really star the long process of improvement we need.
Love the answer.
20 Dec 2018 19:28:31
Was just about to post the same it's absolute music to my ears especially after all of the last 3 managers 'philosophies'good luck ole!
21 Dec 2018 06:16:53
It’s exactly what the supporters want to hear. And I’m not saying that’s why he said it.
It’s very clear he is a Utd man. He “feels at home” gets what it’s about. It’s what we have been searching for since Fergie resigned. Some hoped it would be Ryan Giggs, I myself hoped it might be Carrick one day but maybe, just maybe Ole is the man. I am confident with the team around him and his inside knowledge of the club (not to mention direct access to Sir Alex) he could not be in a better position to have a go at his dream job. I for one truely hope he succeeds. All credit to him if he does.
For me at least it provides some hope for the future, hope we can stop this merry go round and move forward.
Best of luck Ole, I would love you to succeed.
20 Dec 2018 16:52:34
Ed002 hope you are well. Just wanted to thank you for your contribution and pearls of wisdom these last few days. Apologies if this is a silly question but who do you think should be the next manager and why? Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - I would give the job to Laurent Blanc who is a successful coach, ex player and all round good guy.)
20 Dec 2018 18:49:50
Thanks ed002 for sharing your opinion.
Why is it that blanc has been out of top tier management for so long. His recird is very good it seems that he has found winning formula before and there has been plenry of clubs looking to change managers over this time?
20 Dec 2018 20:02:56
Ed002 are you available as a DOF? ;)
{Ed033's Note - I don't think Manchester United FC can afford Ed002.
21 Dec 2018 07:24:12
Ed, why would you pick Blanc over Pochettino? Just want to know your opinion.
{Ed002's Note - Experience at the highest level of the European game, success at winning silverware, understanding of the club, all around good guy.}
21 Dec 2018 10:40:40
Ed, do you think the issue with his comments about French players from Africa during his stint as national coach has held him back?
{Ed002's Note - No one has been held back.}
21 Dec 2018 12:02:14
Is Blanc not looking for work then?
{Ed002's Note - Laurent Blanc is waiting for the right offer.}
21 Dec 2018 14:53:55
Thanks Ed.
20 Dec 2018 12:54:43
I am already seeing people moaning about the management decision before he has even taken a training session which worries me, this league season is pretty much a write off I think we all agree on that so let's try a few things and see what happens, get behind the club legends that are in charge of the club and hope they get the players playing how we want them to.
If not then we rebuild with a whole new fresh start in the summer. I tell you one thing, I am looking forward to Saturday and Boxing Day much more than I was 3 days ago, and that's not just because I found out my Aunt isn't coming for Christmas dinner this year!
20 Dec 2018 13:46:51
Agreed GDS2, there is a little feel good factor from appointing a club favourite, and generally lifting the cloud. I don't think everything was Jose;s fault and fans need to understand we are a long way from where we want to be, but a lift in mood might be the first step. I hope everyone gets behind Ole and the players now and has some patience and acceptance that we won't be suddenly a great team.
And finally a big thanks to the Ed's especially Ed002 who give us the best information you can find anywhere, and put up with all the nonsense, in mostly good humour.
20 Dec 2018 15:03:06
It's just baffling GDS, nothing more I'd love than to see OGS smash it because as a fan nothing would please me more.
But I just see it as another time where ed woodward has tricked fans. There are a lot of issues that we are messing up pn, so let's throw a club legend at the job and the fans will love it.
Nothing against OGS, just the disappointment of seeing yet another ridiculous play by the men in charge.
20 Dec 2018 15:47:49
You must admit gds it does seem a peculiar appointment, I will obviously get behind him and the team it seemed a bit crazy to me .
I saw a post somewhere yesterday that said we would all be pissing ourselves laughing if city sacked pep and bought kinkladze in and I suppose it's not that far from the truth.
20 Dec 2018 15:57:16
kinkladze? What a awful comparison, i'm not fussed about ole taking over but kinkladze is that the best you could do.
20 Dec 2018 16:12:48
If Pep was in 6th place, had been an absolute nightmare, sucked all the fun out of the game and the club needed a complete overhaul with new technical director and manager in the summer and a bit of time to sort it out and they decided to spend that time with a club legend in charge I would probably understand it just like I understand this. Kinkladze has no management experience so not exactly like for like.
Wasn't Guardiola a Barcelona legend who managed the reserve team before getting the main job? OGS has more similarities to him than Kinkladze I would say.
He wouldn't have been my choice, but Jose was my choice so what do I know? I would have loved to see Kieran McKenna have a go and I am glad he is sticking around, I would love to know what frustrations he had with Jose and whether anything him and Carrick did was listened to. The McKenna under 18 team was great to watch, exciting and fun, the complete opposite of this season. I actually look at OGS with the 3 behind him and think we could be in for a fun 6 months. If not then nothing ventured and the club will have had time to get the right setup in the summer.
20 Dec 2018 16:23:17
The point of the interim manager is to give the club time to get things right for the long term. Not just go for a quick fix. I think there will be a good response to Ole. He is a club legend, and he will be positive in his demeanor and his tactics. Looking forward to Saturday.
20 Dec 2018 16:51:04
Spot on GDS. I think we just need to get over the ole signing and just try and enjoy our football again. People need to stop reading into it so much. It seems we will go all out for Poch in the summer so this is a great opportunity for ole to unite, harmonise and lift the dressing room. It is also an opportunity for the players to express themselves a bit more and go out and enjoy their football and entertain the fans. With Phelan there to provide some much needed nous and experience, I believe we are in safe hands. Add McKenna and Carrick and we have a lovely blend of youthfulness and experience. Add to that ole who bleeds united, we now finally have someone who is ‘one of our own’ that many fans have been craving.
Instead of moaning I think we should be relieved Jose is gone. Most fans wanted it and they have their wish. We haven’t rushed into signing someone just because they are available. It seems we might just have a plan for once. Can’t we just get behind ole and see what happens? You never know he might just surprise a few. Even if he does great he is only staying for a while and that’s fine. I don’t see any issues with that. And with a much happier and confident squad, fingers crossed we have Poch walking through the door in the summer raring to go. Personally I’m very excited and just cannot see what the fuss is about tbh.
20 Dec 2018 16:51:12
Too many people missing the point that OGS is temorary because carrick has no licene to coach for more than a 12 week period. We are aslo looking at a DOF to come in. How could Blanc or ZZ come in at such short notice and how would that be good?
The names been thrown about. ZZ, Blanc, Poch are bound to be approached or interviewed (where applicable) in the coming weeks and months in a measured and professional manner we would hope .
Also I read yesterday another journo saying input from Carrick and McKenna has been generally ignored by JM (who knows if that's true) so let's see if Ogs/ Phelan/ Carrick/ mckenna and Butt to an extent can get us on an even keel again. Playing football.
20 Dec 2018 16:59:03
Sorry fzz maybe I should have used shaun goater.
I am not professing to know anything either gds, I don't and I also thought jose would win the lot with us .
Maybe all the optimism and joy have been knocked out of me the last couple of months I'm just not looking forward to seeing a guy I've always admired get absolute pelters from the fans or the press if things go awry.
20 Dec 2018 17:27:54
It’s always the case GDS. you just have to go on Twitter and see people writing of ole before we have even kicked a ball. We could appoint pep and people would still complain. I guess that’s the modern fan. You see these fan channels who would much rather stir up controversy and split a fanbase for likes and retweets by taking advantage of our current plight.
I must admit I wasn’t sure about ole as manager. But the more I think of it the more I believe it may turn out to be shrewd move. Bringing in Phelan is so integral as ole has someone with a vast amount of experience and nous. Moreover, it’s an opportunity to unite and harmonise the dressing room whilst getting the players confidence up and enjoying their football again. It also gives us time to restructure the club and really conduct our due diligence in our search for our next manager. It seems Poch is the target which I am buzzing about tbh. He clearly is not attainable so appointing ole as a stop gap is fine for me.
I am buzzing for Saturday’s game, which I have not been for so long. Let’s all pull together and get behind the team because I do feel we will start to see some more exciting football which is in keeping with the United way.
20 Dec 2018 17:28:10
Don't see the sense in the OGS appointment at all. The wrong guy has gone. Pogba AND Woodward should both have gone before Jose.
If these players wouldn't perform before why suddenly do we think they will now? There is no logic to that.
Pogba is all wrong for United and needs to be gone.
OGS is simply a popular ex-player, a fan favourite, a nice guy. what has he done as a manager at this level. for a club that prides itself on being one of the top 1-2 clubs in the world how can this appointment make sense? In no other line of work would this ever happen, NOWHERE!
All this does is give the club an excuse not to spend in January on what we need. because we don't have the right guy in place for the long term. terrible forward planning yet again, as we stumble from one poor decision to the next.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. same leadership presided over Moyes, LVG, Jose, OGS and now they will suddenly right the ship long term?
I truly hope they make the right appointments for next season. but that's my heart talking because I love watching Manchester United. but my head says this could be a long painful road.
Flying into Manchester from Boston tonight to be home with family in York and Glasgow. not been back in Glasgow for 15 years!
Best for the holidays to all.
20 Dec 2018 17:29:12
GDS,
I am reasonably happy with OGS and happy to wait and see.
The potential dilemma as I see it is if we see an immediate dramatic improvement do we hail OGS as the conquering hero or do we finally come to terms with having spoiled brats who misuse player power. It will not a black and white situation (never is) but if we believe that it is predominantly the second, how do we feel about keeping them? Who would trade points on the board against the risks of the current nightmare recurring.
20 Dec 2018 18:50:05
OGS is in management what's wrong with you? its not even close. Give me Stuart Pearce nock nock and you have a deal.
20 Dec 2018 19:25:47
Nothing wrong with me mate and do you mean knock, knock?
20 Dec 2018 20:14:47
In other words Stuart Pearce is a ex City player that has managed (see the link) .
20 Dec 2018 21:20:14
OGS was brought in as interim manager till the end of the season. I don't see the issue with the appointment, can it really get any worse from where we are at this point in time, allardyce and pardew are still available so I think it can. This gives the club 6 months to find and appoint a new manager, at least they are not rushing it and just appointing someone cause they are available. Hopefully by the end of the season we will have a director of football in place and a clear choice who we can the pursue as manager. People wanted change, they have got it and still aren't happy.
20 Dec 2018 08:01:48
Question for Ed02 if I may please?
With utd brining in Ole as interim, does this mean that Ed Woodward and team are now listening to their advisers and planning the restructure properly i.e take their time and recruit properly for a Sporing Director and head Coach over the next six months? Or does it smack of having no plan at all yet, but they just had to get Jose out?
{Ed002's Note - One would hope that the club are taking advise. The dumb thing was to bring on OGS. If there was a real desire to move Mr M out of the club before the transfer window (which would have been painful), then just give it to the likes of Carrick or whoever until resolved. Don't put out a press releases saying Carrick for two days, someone else for a few months then someone else after that.}
20 Dec 2018 12:30:36
Totally agree with Ed002 as I have mentioned before.
But well I’m not the decision maker so it will have to go down as salvaging image and reputation. I have nothing again OGS but I feel this move is just not logical.
Could’ve just lined up the next manager for next season and not do anything drastic. But all’s done so easier to just see what happens from here. Hind sight backside.
As a supporter I’ll just continue to support the club but may not necessarily mean I agree with everything that’s being done.
20 Dec 2018 12:47:11
Tend to agree Ed - I think the whole episode has been very odd and just hope it’s not a crass PR stunt from Ed Woodward to please the masses!
20 Dec 2018 16:05:50
It definitely is Eric. Trying to appease fans. You got to see right through this act.
20 Dec 2018 00:25:59
Ed002, if you have a minute mate. Manager compensation is always a fraction of what players cost. It always has been. Why all of sudden am I reading everywhere that Pochettino (if he were to come) will cost us £50/ 60 million quid?
Is it that we would have to negotiate with Spurs or would we have to buy out his contract? How does it work?
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - I don't want to get in to the money but if Manchester United want to buy someone out of their contract, some clubs will demand full compensation. Why would Spurs be open to any sort of negotiation if Manchester United want to take their manager?}
20 Dec 2018 12:32:24
Another question is: Would Poch want to join us?
Maybe or maybe not given that he could stay where he is and see what he is building comes into fruition.
20 Dec 2018 13:30:12
I have no idea if Poch would want to come, but we should at least have a go at getting him as he is probably the standout candidate.
EPL proven.
Good at developing youngsters.
Plays entertaining football.
Friendly positive outlook which is good for PR.
Would he want to join? Or maybe more importantly would he want to leave Spurs?
There certainly is an argument that he is in a good place with Spurs, the total trust of the board, the backing of the fans, autonomy to make the team his own and a. great group of players.
However, there is also a train of thought that he might have hit the ceiling with Spurs. Can they go the next step? Can they replace players that are aging/ wanting to leave. Tripper has done well but he isn't as good as Walker. Rose wants to leave to move back up north, is Davies as good? Alderweireld might leave and Vertonghen has had injury issues over the last couple of years. Dembele will soon leave, Eriksen is wanted by several top European teams. With the move to the new stadium will Spurs have the money to attract and purchase the required quality of players to replace them?
If not then will Poch be able to elevate those players to achieve more than his current players?
If he feels he has taken Spurs as far as he can, and that there is a chance the team might regress if the level of investment isn't available to either keep Spurs where they are or move them forward. Then maybe a move while his stock is high is best. Maybe a new challenge is needed or wanted. Would he like to have the chance to restore United to former glory? He is a huge fan of Sir Alex so that could also be a motivator.
I guess we'll see next summer.
{Ed002's Note - You missed - Never won anything.}
20 Dec 2018 13:56:44
Damn Ed002 you’re quick and sharp 🤣🤣👍👍👏👏.
20 Dec 2018 14:55:04
I'm not suggesting for one minute that Spurs would do us a favour and let him leave for peanuts. But this is the first time iv heard such vast amounts for a managers compensation. I know you don't want to get into money but the estimated amount is 10 times larger than any compensation iv seen before. Obviously it's all speculation and I'm not privy to the actual amounts but it seems excessive is all.
20 Dec 2018 15:20:41
Ed002, dripping sauce with the jokes lol.
20 Dec 2018 18:38:11
They have to buy out his contract mumbles, he's just signed a 5 year contract at a high rate so it would add up to a lot. Generally when managers are poached it's from smaller clubs who aren't paying their managers that much so the compensation is much less.
20 Dec 2018 09:44:25
The obvious question now is do United sell Pogba? I can only imagine that his self-worth has jumped significantly and (yes unverified press speculation maybe) the comment attributed to him ‘messing with the wrong baller’ may be lies but are sadly believable.
For me he has a handful of matches to show a change of attitude, productivity and some respect for the club. If the showboating on the pitch and online continue then get rid.
For all of the negativity about Jose’s style of play we have little reason to doubt his judgement of a player’s inner qualities. Personally unless Pogba turns into a hybrid of Messi and Keane very quickly.
20 Dec 2018 10:19:37
It’s all there for Pogba and he is still our best midfielder. We have to harness that ability as him and Ander make a decent midfield pairing.
20 Dec 2018 10:02:31
The club are looking for a buyer, it has gone too far for him to remain here.
20 Dec 2018 17:26:27
The club are doing an Xmas raffle, where the winner gets Pogba and the runner up gets Sanchez.
20 Dec 2018 09:31:13
Jose's statement showed that there is still some class there. Thanks Jose.
I actually have no hard feelings qiwith the guy. The club is up in the air at the moment and no one man was ever going to sort it.
We need our house in order. Money men can not be calling the shots football wise. A DOF is badly needed. Woodward is not David Gill. He can't do both jobs and I fear unless things are sorted, the same thing will continue to happen with future managers.
And stop handing out contract extensions! Smalling, young etc while have been good servants, we all know its time for them to move on.
Ole can hopefully just get the players to enjoy their football. OGS style is to attack and shoot. He loves shots. Saw a clip of him at Molde when he stopped training to ask why people are passing it around and into the box. "Your 25 yards out and pass. If you can see the goal. shoot! '
Forget top 4. We are playing for pride for the rest of the season. This will show who is fit to wear the shirt. Who will give it everything? Leave it all out there? Even if there is nothing riding on it? Any player who dosnt, I wish you well but your not a United player and you meed to leave.
Make no mistake, the club needs a lot of work and healing. OGS won't change things over night and if the structure does not change, whoever comes in will also struggle.
Merry Xmas to all of you. Wish you all the best and a very happy new year to you and your loved ones.
GGMU!
20 Dec 2018 08:24:13
Hi ed001, good morning to you. I see one of your responses to an earlier post saying that the appointment of OGS was a sensible choice.
I'd love to know your opinion on why you feel it is a sensible move because I am struggling to understand the reasoning behind it apart from the club trying to appease the fans by bringing in a club legend.
I'm not so sure that the players in that dressing room will necessarily care.
{Ed001's Note - because no one else would want it on the basis it is being offered that could do a better job. Under the restrictions placed on him, he seems the only viable option.}
20 Dec 2018 08:30:18
So why not leave it to someone like Carrick? Or did they want someone from the outside to come in?
I'm just baffled by it, much like most of the footballing decisions that Ed Woodward has been a part of.
20 Dec 2018 08:59:41
Carrick can't because he's not got the relevant level coaching badges to take the job.
{Ed001's Note - sorry to angel, I didn't deal with your reply or I would saved bolger2 a bit of typing. He is correct Carrick can't do it. Hence why I said Solksjaer is the best available option. The club hamstrung themselves from the moment they announced it would be interim no matter what.}
20 Dec 2018 12:09:23
No worries ed, thanks a lot. Explains it.
20 Dec 2018 13:27:49
The initial release seems to have been false also, as they now say there IS an agreement for compensation for Molde IF OGS surprises everyone and does the job exceptionally well.
20 Dec 2018 14:32:55
So that covers the issue a few people had with it, if he does a good job he could get it permanently, good news.
20 Dec 2018 21:28:15
I feel Woodward has the tendency to say too much in the hope of appearing competent.
There was no need to tell the world how big the transfer kitty, there is no need to constantly buy marquee signings instead of the important squad fillers.
And there was no need to anounce anything apart from the (amicable) split from José and that a successor will be appointed after due diligence.
Leaves the door open for a caretaker and leaves the door open to appoint a manager and DOF anytime.
I guess he needs some guiding hand to keep his ego in check 😂.
20 Dec 2018 07:33:56
I'm sure we are all hoping OGS injects some life into UTD. He has nothing to loose but everything to prove also.
What players can create energy on the field? My energised team would have to be
Martial rashford Sanchez
Periera Pogba Fred
Shaw lindelof bailly dalot
Ddegea
Now that's a young energetic team ( ex Sanchez ) that with some confidence and smiles! Should be able to get out of park and into 2nd gear lol.
On another note wtf did we not sign bale. He is coming into his own. ( Until JM signs as manager.
20 Dec 2018 07:46:46
herrera instead of pereira for me as he would add some cover for the defense along with fred.
20 Dec 2018 08:08:53
Herrera instead of Pogba i just think Pogba’s Attitude and form has not earnt him a place in the side.
20 Dec 2018 08:57:51
Pogba should be no where near our team and sooner he's gone the better.
20 Dec 2018 09:26:11
Reddevil, that is the exact team I was talking about at work today. We might be open to the opposition attack but for me we could own the ball with that and really attack. Whilst I hate promoting bad behaviour I would give Pogba the captaincy and make him accountable on the pitch and off it.
Clean skate for the past and let's see what we do going forward.
I just hope Ole is brave with his selections.
20 Dec 2018 09:40:26
I'm hoping we can move Pogba on in January, in an ideal world along with Sanchez.
20 Dec 2018 10:16:07
Lets get rid of De Gea while we are at it Shaps, make sure we have no potentially world class players in the squad ;)
20 Dec 2018 11:45:55
GDS, I'm not doubting Pogba or Sanchez's ability or their potential to be world class. Just that for whatever reason we aren't seeing it with us. If they can't perform for our side then its best they leave. Veron was a world class player, yet he couldn't do it for our club.
Pogba I feel will struggle to reach his potential on a consistent basis, we will see flashes of it during games, maybe even the odd game where he is excellent throughout. Yet he lacks the humility to learn and develop. Without that he will not be able to maximise his talent. Too interested in the "Hollywood ball" rather than the effective one. Until he learns that he will struggle to be the genuine world class talent he could be.
Sanchez is a different issue, he works hard there is no doubt. Yet the rumours of him being a loner and not integrating with the squad are concerning. Our club is called United. We need players who will pull together. The rumours say he is unpopular and isolated, these rumours have followed him from Udinese to Barcelona, from Barcelona to Arsenal and now from Arsenal to us. He was good for Arsenal, yet he really only cemented himself as "world class" during one season where he played as a false No.9. That seems to be his best position, a position I don't see him playing regularly here with us when you consider we have three potentially great/ world class No.9's in our squad. So if we aren't going to see the best of him and he is a disruptive influence within our squad then it is best he moves on.
De Gea is obviously a very different matter, he is world class and generally performs to that level every week while also being well integrated and popular member of the squad. We should be doing all we can to keep him.
20 Dec 2018 12:53:22
Shaps,
I was only joking mate, I agree that Pogba should go and that Sanchez should possibly go as well, although I don’t have any issues with his commitment and do feel he could be different under a different manager that plays to his strengths. The problem is we signed all different players who all have different strengths and play better in different systems and then couldn’t find a system to suit them all.
I will be very intrigued to see if Ole and the team use any of the kids, in my opinion Greenwood and Chong are not far away from being ready, Greenwood is ahead of where Rashford was at the time he came in (which I actually feel was a year or 2 too early, but the way he started it was impossible not to keep him playing) .
20 Dec 2018 07:11:20
Eds01 what's your take on Douglas Costa?
{Ed001's Note - good player but his attitude worries me. He should be at his peak right now and the ability he has we should be all saying 'what a player', especially when you add it to his pace. Instead we are all unsure of him.}
20 Dec 2018 08:02:44
Is he worth the gamble? Or should we stay clear?
20 Dec 2018 09:39:40
Probably not, we haven't made the best signings over the last few years. Especially with players who possibly have poor attitudes. It would be silly not to learn from these mistakes.
20 Dec 2018 17:25:31
Seems a bit strange when the club made such a fuss about blocking Jose’s short term signings that they’d bring in a 28 year old winger who is dependent on his pace.
20 Dec 2018 07:29:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 19th December 2018
20 Dec 2018 07:08:43
The one thing I hope comes out of OGS time at OT is that he sits Ed woodward down and just let's Ed Woodward have it with both barrels either on his first day or his last day - he has nothing to lose ;
'Look Ed, anyone in football can see that you will never even be a top 4 team again with Valencia, Jones, Rojo, darmian and Young here.
You will struggle with Bailly, Lindelof and smalling as the choices in defence . no leader or Pl experience
Matic, mctomminay, perrreria. lingard. not a top 4 midfield in there either ED . sorry mate .
Lukaku. not mobile enough or with a good enough first touch for the modern, fast incisive football other top teams play
Leaves you with about 7 good, or potentially good players mate, that is the reality of what you have here - so tell the Glazers top 4 (and the cash cow benefits) is even out of their reach unless drastic action is taken here because your squad is a mess son.
20 Dec 2018 09:16:04
I think Jose had been telling him this for months anyway.
20 Dec 2018 09:38:06
I think Lingard is very underrated by most United fans. Sure he's not world class but I think he brings some excellent traits to a side. He works hard both on and more importantly off the ball. He creates space for others, he is good on the ball and has a great nack for scoring important goals in key games.
For me he is similar to Park Ji Sung. But he is British and from Manchester and has come through our academy so can be an example to our other youngsters. He also took longer to breakthrough so he shows the virtue of having patience.
For me he is one of the first names on the team sheet for a tough game.
20 Dec 2018 01:14:42
Alright lads
Ole gunnar solskjaer is a great signing as manager for your club and i genuinely believe he should be given job permanently.
Didnt work out at Cardiff but he was brought in to save a sinking ship that going to be a miracle to save.
He spent 11 years at your club under Fergie and time he spent out injured I've no doubt he was watching what Fergie was doing from sidelines.
He has done well overall in Norway, hope this is the super subs time now.