16 Jan 2016 17:31:58
Hi ed001 hope your well. Thanks for the information on United's future plans for the youth set up. Another poster briefly mentioned about thinking lvg's input in these youth plans are one of the reasons he is still in the job. May I ask for your opinion on this? and what you believe is the best decision for United going forward?
ed002's views about putting future plans ahead of the present made me think about my own opinions on lvg. I would like to see blanc come in and be given time, that doesn't look like happening as ed002 has hinted towards the juve manager if lvg sees out his time.
A bit of a long shot but if you have any info on utds suppose bid for the atletico Madrid midfielder his name escapes me could you pass that on as I believe it is a position in which we need strengthening.
Thankyou.

{Ed001's Note - it is certainly a part of the reasoning for him staying, as the club know they need a rebuild and not a quick patch. Like I said at the time, so long as the gates don't start dropping, they are not going to panic and shove him out of the door while the season goals are still within reach.

I don't know of any interest in an Atletico Madrid midfielder, are you sure you are not thinking of Inaki Williams? In which case he is at Athletic Bilbao and is a forward, mainly a winger but can also play up front and you have had him tracked all season. The same person who recommended Herrera has put him up as an option. I expect, if the lad is interested in the move, that talks will be held at some point in the window, though I am not convinced they will sell him this January.}


1.) 16 Jan 2016
16 Jan 2016 17:55:14
Thanks for quick reply ed. If you were in charge would you stick with him to see out these plans? Or would you start again with a new manager?

{Ed001's Note - I would never have employed him in the beginning, he is not a good manager in my opinion. But, and it is a big but, if you remove him now, it has to be for someone who is one of the best coaches in the world or it completely messes the plans and sets the club back another 2 years.}


2.) 16 Jan 2016
16 Jan 2016 18:27:37
Thanks for your input ed much appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - you are welcome, and I have been informed the Atletico mid is Saul Niguez, which I know nothing about so I will have to ask. I have totally missed that one sorry.}


3.) 16 Jan 2016
16 Jan 2016 19:07:57
Thanks.


4.) 17 Jan 2016
17 Jan 2016 11:19:35
Ed001 - Given that United should only get rid of LvG if we can get one of the best coaches in the world, any news on if we are actively trying for Guardiola? Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - I am not aware of any off from United being forthcoming so far.}


5.) 17 Jan 2016
17 Jan 2016 13:49:44
Cheers Ed. I hope we get our skates on.