Manchester United Banter Archive December 18 2018

 

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18 Dec 2018 23:18:24
United accidently post on there website it's ole.

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18 Dec 2018 23:30:10
Yep, I wish him the best of luck, I like ole, his record at Cardiff isn't good though, I hope it works out for him.

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19 Dec 2018 07:10:47
The nightmare handling of this continues. Are the club using Pogba’s social media agency?

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18 Dec 2018 23:30:10
Yep, I wish him the best of luck, I like ole, his record at Cardiff isn't good though, I hope it works out for him.

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18 Dec 2018 22:20:10
Solskjaer it is then!

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18 Dec 2018 22:55:01
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a great guy, i wish him the best of luck. He had Molde play some very entertaining fotball at times, hope he can replicate some of that with MUFC.

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18 Dec 2018 23:01:59
Thoughts?

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18 Dec 2018 23:12:55
I just hope Ole isn't a shrinking violet and realises that his only chance of being made permanent is going in their and showing them who's boss!

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18 Dec 2018 22:55:01
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a great guy, i wish him the best of luck. He had Molde play some very entertaining fotball at times, hope he can replicate some of that with MUFC.

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18 Dec 2018 23:01:59
Thoughts?

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18 Dec 2018 23:46:37
Would have preferred Blanc but if it is true Phelan is coming in with ole then I am happy with that. Tbh the most important thing is to get the players working harder and improving the style of football. All I want to do is be entertained when I watch united play.

It’s all about building up the confidence and putting the necessary structure in place so that when the new manager comes in (Poch), he will have a stable basis to add and improve the squad. This will provide an easier transition as well as allowing the new manager to put his mark and identity onto this united team. I’m actually very excited for what is to come.

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19 Dec 2018 06:39:40
A joke is what I think. This club is unreal.

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{Ed0333's Note - I cant see Soljskear reprimanding Pogba, Lingaard and Lukaku et al...

19 Dec 2018 06:51:42
I actually think it's a ridiculous appointment, that is going end with one of our legends being tarnished forever.

The one thing I am pleased about is the fact that some of our players have nowhere to hide now the bogeyman has gone.

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19 Dec 2018 06:51:50
Solskjaer? I mean, come on. Blanc was staring them in the face.

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19 Dec 2018 07:47:04
Much more sensible appointment that ole, that's one thing.

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19 Dec 2018 09:08:22
Pogba done nothing for 2 years all is forgiven now Jose is gone .

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19 Dec 2018 10:26:13
Maybe Blanc didn't want to be a temp and we have a plan for summer?

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19 Dec 2018 14:01:53
Maybe so gds. fingers crossed, but recent history tells us that we shouldn't hold high hopes for that.

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18 Dec 2018 23:46:37
Would have preferred Blanc but if it is true Phelan is coming in with ole then I am happy with that. Tbh the most important thing is to get the players working harder and improving the style of football. All I want to do is be entertained when I watch united play. It’s all about building up the confidence and putting the necessary structure in place so that when the new manager comes in (Poch), he will have a stable basis to add and improve the squad. This will provide an easier transition as well as allowing the new manager to put his mark and identity onto this united team. I’m actually very excited for what is to come.

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18 Dec 2018 19:28:46
No doubt there is a brighter mood, especially to those who wanted the manager out. It has to be said that having watched Mourinho sit on the bench on Sunday, it seemed he hardly shouted to get the players going, there seemed an acceptance the end was nigh. Today, I felt a wave of relief, not because he had been sacked but because maybe it was time to deal with all the issues, maybe they have a plan and things will move forward, now we will see.

The worry is the decision process and is there is a capability to get it right? We are still within the six year contract period given to Moyes, Mourinho was given a contract extension, which usually means the board is happy and will support the manager. Last summer followed that and now that extension of contract will likely have just cost the company of Manchester United a lot of extra money. So how sound will the decision process be?

An interim to the end of the season, ok, time to reflect, set up a structure, have the selection and thought process they should have had in place to cope with SAFs retirement. Solskjaer sounds a sentimental choice, not really sure there is a basis for that unless we just want a United man, but sentiment runs through the club, said that many times. Ole is a hero to all of us, but Manager of United would be a strange decision. We still could make the top four, whilst it is difficult we still could beat PSG and there is the FA cup, so why seemingly accept the season may not be successful by appointing a nice likelable man who lacks the level of experience, it looks like sentiment. Another huge risk when there is still so much to play for.

I see Blanc mentioned, championed by the Ed, not sure for me, not permanently anyway. Certainly more an interim.

If it is to be an interim only I would go Wenger, fits the bill for a short term role, if indeed he wanted it. However, if sentiment sways the decision, who knows, Solskjaer is left field,

Long term, it needs a good plan, it needs a definition of what United is about and fit from there. We have some really excellent youth so involve the class of 92, bring them in house, get Rio Ferdinand involved, create the right surroundings, the right atmosphere. I have no idea why SAF went for dinner with them all the other night but see what they have to offer.

I think the club will go for Pochettino, as they say in Poker, that would be all in and they would have to give him more than 2 and a half years. The next 7 months will define the next 20 years.

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18 Dec 2018 20:10:20
Really good post that redman.
For me its a case of wait and see.
Ive no real preferred candidate for an interim role.
Long term i think the club need to appoint a well respected proven experienced manager. One that is hungry for success. A manager that plays attacking football a manager that represents the club the fans and the players.
Who knows who the club will appoint sort term. let's hope its a fun ride. Fun has been in short supply but being am optimist i'd say the good times are only around the corner.

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18 Dec 2018 20:46:46
Very good post Redman.

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18 Dec 2018 20:42:14
Im sure Blanc's situation around historical comments will rule him out.

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18 Dec 2018 21:24:25
Bielsa anyone?

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18 Dec 2018 22:08:25
Red Man, I. ove you but you sound like Canute, the season is over. The rest of this year is about building confidence, and restoring identity. I know you were loyal to Mourinho, but you have made some great points about player power and the need for strong leadership; not sure EW will deliver to those.

Interim is a problem, Giggs works for me an an interim. As for the long term, I haven’t got a bloody clue!

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18 Dec 2018 22:19:53
Lads is solskjaer.

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18 Dec 2018 22:30:40
I agree AJH i have no idea who the best man for the job is.
By all accounts we will appoint a technical director before we appoint a full time manager.
Ive no preference for an interim. Ole is as good an option as has been mentioned if it suits him and molde. He knows the club and he has had some experience. He knows what the fans want to see. He could steady the ship bring back a feel good factor.

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18 Dec 2018 22:39:09
AJH

We should never give in on any competition until we can’t win it, no matter how bad the odds are. The next few months should also be about auditioning the players, let’s see which of those disruptive influences deserve to be retained because there are some who have disrespected the shirt

Looks like Solskjaer for interim if Sky Sports and the Norwegian pm are correct but that is a big risk.

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18 Dec 2018 22:32:40
If I was Mourinho, I'd be determined to land another top job - Real or PSG springs to mind - win the CL with them and say a big thumbs down to you, to everyone at United and in the media. can't think of a stronger motivation!

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18 Dec 2018 23:28:12
Id be betting on inter or madrid. And he will win trophies for sure.

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18 Dec 2018 23:28:12
Id be betting on inter or madrid. And he will win trophies for sure.

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18 Dec 2018 18:09:22
Woke up this morning a bit tired and very ready for the Christmas break. SO ENERGISED NOW. Mourinho has gone, thank you for a couple of trophies but good riddance.

. and no more targeting players that are only 6ft plus and otherwise useless.

I hope we get Blanc in, give him until the end of the season and see what he does. Shelve the talk of other names and back him, he's done well with top sides before and plays modern, attacking football.

I worry about Solskjaer, not a great deal of experience but Phelan behind him would help.

Either way, a step change for the club and a bold decision for once.

Very excited to see where we go next.

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18 Dec 2018 18:47:20
Excited isn't the word I would use Fresh. This regime has failed multiple times when bringing in a new manager. The majority of the squad has now failed multiple managers. And you say we should get Blanc in and get the board to back him? Don't make me laugh mate. The board don't "back" anyone.

Moyes, here's a 6 year contract. We'll give you time to rebuild. Spend the summer chasing Fabregas, Bale, Beyonce and end up with fellaini. Sacked in April.

LvG. Quality players lined up in January that would have surely seen us get into the top 4 comfortably. Leading LvG into his final season and then a well worked plan to take in Max Allegri. The plug pulled on the transfers with a lame excuse of "tocic" fans. The manager left to struggle until the end of the season until they sacked him moments after winning uniteds first trophy post Fergie.

Jose gets us to 2nd place 20 odd points behind Man City. Do they back the manager in the transfer window so we can make a push? No! The buy him one midfielder and a kid at RB. Newly promoted Fulham spent more than us.

We don't back managers, the board simply give you enough rope for you to hang yourself with.

It's no coincidence that they released a statement saying the manager would be an interim one until the end of the season. That means you're not getting a penny in January. And the two names are managers who who jump at the chance to manage us because of the prestige and their love for the club. If Jose Mourinho can't get this board to relinquish funds to improve a p! ss poor squad, then what chance does Ole Gunnar have?

Excited? Not me!

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18 Dec 2018 18:56:44
I don't understand why the Club would want to appoint an interim manager, it stinks of indecision in my opinion. I think the press release was badly worded and ill informed. I don't understand why the Club would want to back themselves into a corner. I can only assume it was made in an attempt to re assure the fans that they will do their due diligence on the next appointment but surely that goes without saying.

My first choice would be Potch but the timing is wrong. He recently signed a new 5 year deal and prising him away from Spurs looks an insurmountable task.

I've considered all the available options and for me Blanc is perhaps the best candidate at this time. He built a winning team at Bordeaux and them dominated with PSG. Maybe there is a perception he underachieved in the Champions League with PSG but its such a hard competition to win I think that label is unfair and they haven't done any better since he left.

He knows the Club and is well respected in the game. He strikes me as a calm and intelligent man and somebody with the pedigree capable of stabilising the Club and building towards the future. I believe he had a good record of developing young players and employs an entertaining and attacking style of football based around possession.
He looks like a really good fit to me.

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18 Dec 2018 19:46:50
Surely the interim thing is connected to a DOF? If they got this Mitchell guy would it help getting Poch?

If its not Mitchell then fine, its someone else from the shortlist they must have who must be in the loop to appoint a manager, implement a playing style from under 15s to first team, sit down with manager and discuss targets to fit a playing style and to clear out the unwanted, appoint coaches and scouts where applicable . doesn't that appointment come before a manager?

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18 Dec 2018 18:18:48
Blanc Ha 😆😆.

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18 Dec 2018 18:01:25
Evra for caretaker.

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18 Dec 2018 19:23:33
Solskjaer.

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18 Dec 2018 19:26:47
SAF to come out of retirement and take over for the rest of the season.

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18 Dec 2018 17:49:01
I think a good name for you to look at is the wolves manager.

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18 Dec 2018 17:37:05
I think the way Woodward works, the next gaffer be it on a permanent basis or interim manager is anyone's guess but here's a question for people. Although this will not happen, if SAF was to take the team til the end of the season, where do you think we'd end up in the league and regarding cups. I could see us finishing 3rd, getting past PSG and maybe winning the FA cup. Which I think shows we have a decent squad, just need to get it working and pushing in the right direction.

For what it's worth, can see Carrick getting it til end of season and maybe Phelan coming back in.

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18 Dec 2018 17:50:30
fergie back at the helm were winning the treble haha.


joking aside although it would be great fergie's time has been and gone. we need to move forwards we would be back in the same boat come the summer.

i wouldn't be to fussed if we took a few weeks to sort it out, were all going on about a plan now is the perfect time to outline one.

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18 Dec 2018 19:17:31
SAF of old maybe, he’s older and long retired, and he has had health issues.

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18 Dec 2018 16:24:18
It's a shame Lucien Favre recently moved to Dortmund because he ticks all the boxes for me.

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18 Dec 2018 15:15:28
Ex international manager available with vast prem experience, in the phone book under BIG SAM ;-)

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18 Dec 2018 16:21:30
It's good but not as good as Gary Neville getting the nod until the end of May 😆😆.

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18 Dec 2018 17:03:01
Dont say it even as a joke.

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18 Dec 2018 19:28:40
oh god no moyes is looking for a job.

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18 Dec 2018 20:57:51
Moyes still has 6 months left on his contract with us 😆😆😆😆.

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18 Dec 2018 15:12:34
Goodn luck Jose!

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18 Dec 2018 14:16:38
One name, Southgate.

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18 Dec 2018 14:22:32
Depends if your talking football stadium terms then its probably 2.

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18 Dec 2018 16:24:38
Another name Keane😆😆.

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18 Dec 2018 17:48:31
Two names Djemba-Djemba.

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18 Dec 2018 18:21:00
Three names The Chuckle Brothers 😆😆.

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18 Dec 2018 18:30:34
Too soon BFRO, not cool.

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18 Dec 2018 14:12:02
Irrespective of who the manager is I am not one for sacking the manager as I consistently feel it's a team's effort. I feel the players have become too "influential" for my liking and could deliberately sabotage the manager by not turning up on the pitch.

That said Jose has not helped himself with his unorthodox style of management. I'm sure there is a better way of waking up and/ or motivating the players but obviously he has a "one way street" of management and unfortunately not flexible. Now we have taken even more steps backwards. The board obviously has to own some of the blame. Why bother hiring someone when you do not intend to support him all the way? Just not enough conviction.

Good or bad you support the manager for the first contract and not renew his contract if you don't think he is not the right one. I find it really dumb the board just did what they did. Cutting loss is fine but there is just no strong reasoning behind. Anyway I can only sympathize the paying and traveling supporters who have spent so much money.

That said, we move to a new chapter and would like to have either RG and/ or GN as caretaker manager with Carrick as assistant manager. It looks like the Board could potentially make a big move for Poch in the new season. If not supported then we will move even more backwards. I dare not imagine hereon.

I will always support Manchester United will I die but it's demoralizing seeing our current state and situation. However looking from a glass half full, I am excited too that we have the might to get who we want. Problem is: does anyone wants to become our manager seeing how we have regressed the last 5 years? I pray we move positively from here. First thing for me is kicknsome of the players' backside and lay down the ground rules before we bring in the new manager.

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18 Dec 2018 14:23:27
We pay well, we have huge support, we generate the most income we have the biggest stadium, we have incredible history. I'd say most would jump at the chance and if they don't then they are not right for us.

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18 Dec 2018 15:37:43
So Ajh who do you suggest for your club, because there isn't that many big name managers that would suit your club. Zidane is available or maybe Poch.

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18 Dec 2018 17:40:58
As a Liverpool fan looking in at your current personnel it seems very obvious that you have too many players with ego's, personalities, or with a lack of focus on their actual football. Mourinho got a number of things wrong, undoubtedly, but I think the balance of your squad, and the personalities within it, lack cohesion - both as a team on the pitch, and as people off it. Unless you appoint the perfect candidate it is very difficult to see your fortunes change - until some of the trouble makers, and some of the more unfocused individuals, move on it is hard to see how things change.

i don't say this to rub it in, but your teams performance against us the other night was the worst I have seen in over 30 years of watching our derbies. Never seen a United team look so listless and unconcerned - irrespective of what is going on off the pitch you cannot fail to try in a game of such magnitude, it is an absolute cardinal sin. Even when you were spanking us in the early 00's I don't think it could be said that our team wasn't putting in effort, merely that we were outclassed by a better team on the day.

I do think we have a better team at the minute, but I do not think that is the reason we won so convincingly. Will be interesting to see if the players show an improvement in attitude in the absence of Mourinho. If they do then they're still at fault as, like him or not, you would imagine that they should/ would be putting in the required effort as they are representing the club. An improvement in performance now wouldn't only show their lack of respect for Mourinho, but their lack of respect for you the fans as well as your club. I can't say I hope you turn around your fortunes, we are massive rivals after all, but I certainly wouldn't begrudge your players actually putting in effort - on the wages they are on, and on the money fans put in - that is the very least you deserve.

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18 Dec 2018 17:43:47
Good question, many of the best have moved recently. For me, Poch is the best shout, I like Southgate, what he has done with the National team has been extraordinary. Beyond that I don't know, I'm clearer on who I don't want. Zidane, Blanc, Simeone, Conte, no thanks.

Interesting statement though about 'someone who understands the club and its traditions', you could read a lot into that.

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18 Dec 2018 13:55:28
Danny mills thinks we should look at Southgate hahahaha now that made me laugh.

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18 Dec 2018 14:24:20
I think that's a perfectly reasonable shout, but then he's not a sexy foreign name is he.

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18 Dec 2018 14:30:00
He did so well at Middlesborough.

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18 Dec 2018 15:24:26
Completely agree AJH. He has worked wonders with England, including two players that Jose has struggled with. I see Southgate as a great alternative to Poch (my first choice) if United cannot get him.

I just don't get some people!

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18 Dec 2018 16:08:53
Southgate? Really AJH?

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18 Dec 2018 16:21:07
No not Southgate. don't need flashy name someone who could possibly turn things around in the right direction. my opinion Southgate wouldn't be my choice.

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18 Dec 2018 16:28:07
Dont really want a foreign name myself.

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18 Dec 2018 17:05:00
Everyone has to learn somewhere. Maybe he's more suited to international management than club management. But he's got lingatd and rashford performing.

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18 Dec 2018 13:48:23
So the mirror editor tweeted that he thinks it's Blanc and then a move for Poch. Going on to say that nobody at the club wants Zidane.

I don't really think that's going to happen or that it'll be a good idea.

I know there are a few against Zidane. The argument for him is for Pogba really but it's being argued that he's simply not good enough (Pogba) .

Imo he's the wrong choice like I said so I'm glad they're going against him potentially.

Poch, Ancelotti, Machin or Julian Naglsmann (ideally naglsmann or Machin) would be my choices. I'd consider Howe too.

Blanc I'm really not keen on but the french factor is there to bring the best out of Pogba. The fact his last job was screwing up PSG in 2016 is a worry for me, for 6 months maybe I could cope but he wasn't with United long, is barely a cult hero and tbh is only linked because he's the only former player to do relatively well

I'm not sure who the best choice is. If it's short term and they're happy then Conte would be my choice full stop.

If we have to go down in 'quality' then I'd bite your hand off for Jardim as well.

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18 Dec 2018 14:14:56
I really hope we don’t bring someone in just to try get something from Pogba, I’d still move Pogba on.

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{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with Pogba.}

18 Dec 2018 14:23:16
If Manchester United get Zidane in an effort to ‘get the best’ out of the glorified youtube freestyler that is Paul. Pogba because of instagram followers, and then your club is truly dead. You guys need to build from the ground up and Pogba has to be out the door. I personally also think you will go for Blanc as caretaker and the go for Poch, whether that will be successful as an approach is debatable. You need someone like Hiddink to raise the mood of the players and just get them to play with some freedom til the end of the season, maybe even someone with Champions League winning credentials, seeing as its the only thing left to play for.

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{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with Pogba.}

18 Dec 2018 16:54:35
How did Blanc ruin PSG? He did well there.

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{Ed002's Note - It is simply an ill informed post - ignore it.}

18 Dec 2018 13:44:41
Patrice Evra on Twitter:
“The thing that is annoying me the most right now is why are people so focused on Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho. Let's focus on rebuilding something solid instead of being in a playground. Doing this is only disrespecting the badge, from now we only need positivity. "

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18 Dec 2018 12:50:24
I'm not happy as some of you might think I might be. Merely relieved.

I never thought Mourinho was the right fit for our club, so we may now start the process of finding the right person.

I wish Mourinho the best, and hope he has success at his next club where ever that may be.

I am not naïve enough to think Jose was the sole problem, but I never felt he was part of the solution either.

Hopefully the right moves start to happen now.

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18 Dec 2018 13:37:29
That's a fair assessment Shappy relieved 😌.

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18 Dec 2018 14:04:31
Regardless of whether you wanted him in or out, I bet he is holding the champions league trophy or a league title before us again.

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18 Dec 2018 17:08:14
Porsche993, that really depends on where he goes next. PSG or Real Madrid then of course he has a good chance of winning something before us.

However, he has been around a bit now and there are some top clubs that won't go near him. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool or City. Juventus have a settled manager for now, as do Napoli. There is talk of Inter Milan and that move makes the most sense for me. However, it might not be as easy for him to win there this time round.

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18 Dec 2018 12:32:12
Guys, can we just remember the edds are helping us with insight and information, please read the pages, and try not to ask daft questions.

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18 Dec 2018 12:18:59
Hi Eds great job as always.
You have your work cut out for you on this site today with the big news.
Ed002 you have been spot on and logical in your responses. Kudos to you and thanks for the patience with us here. Just major reaction that's all.
Thanks all the Eds 👏👏.

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18 Dec 2018 12:11:18
This latest development is not that startling to be honest. What should happen now is that United should sell many of the players who have got us into this position. It has been suggested that many players have not performed for the manager. Whilst I accept that another manager might get more from some of the players, there should be no place at United for an unprofessional player, one who let's down himself, his family, the club, and most importantly, the fans. If a player has not been performing, it is down to one of two things - lack of professionalism or lack of ability. Either way, that player needs to go.

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18 Dec 2018 12:53:26
The sooner pogba is sold the better. The way he conducts himself even after the manager has now gone shows a complete lack of respect for the club.

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18 Dec 2018 13:39:49
Twenty it was an automated post by Addidas. Pogba did nothing wrong.

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18 Dec 2018 12:10:01
Mourinho gone and Smalling given a new contract! What a week this has been.

Ed a question for you.

Do you think we would challenge for titles under Laurent Blanc if we sign him on a permanent basis.

Do you think he has the right qualities to be fighting against Klopp and co? .

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{Ed002's Note - I cannot answer questions like that. It depends on many, many different factors.}

18 Dec 2018 12:23:16
No probs Ed. Have a fab day.

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18 Dec 2018 12:42:49
can you answer in your opinion do you rate him as a manager.


and would he be the type of manager if you were given the choice of who to hire.

thanks.

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18 Dec 2018 11:54:33
Maybe Rui Faria was the brains behind Jose. His 1st season without him and he's looked clueless. Completely devoid of ideas.

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18 Dec 2018 13:20:50
Faria was Jose's assistant when he was sacked at Chelsea.

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18 Dec 2018 11:31:35
Any insight into who the interim manager until seasons end may be Ed's?

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{Ed002's Note - I am hoping for Sam Allardyce, the man the fans deserve. Sadly it won't be.}

18 Dec 2018 11:49:24
Haha, yeah can see why you’d say that tbh. I’ve seen you’ve said Blanc since I’ve posted so thanks for that info Ed.

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{Ed002's Note - Sooner or later one of you will figure out why Patrice Evra has been seen at the ground recently.}

18 Dec 2018 11:53:41
ed your evil lol while i agree some of us do deserve big Sam i believe the majority of us don't and are more sympathetic towards Mourinho knowing he wasn't the only issue at the club at the moment, hopefully we can use the period with an interim manager to correct those issues to move forward positively next season.

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18 Dec 2018 12:07:03
Blanc 4/ 6 on now.

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18 Dec 2018 12:09:14
Is Evra championing Blanc to the United hierarchy so maybe he's made assistant?

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{Ed002's Note - No.}

18 Dec 2018 12:14:54
Interesting post on Pat Evra's Instagram today!

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18 Dec 2018 12:18:08
I would imagine as he's like pogbas mentor they are trying to use him To get the player to behave?

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18 Dec 2018 12:29:14
Maybe Pat be our new motivational character, he’s cery positive.

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18 Dec 2018 12:40:29
Edd002 interesting comment on Evra. I know in recent months he has been seen sat with Woodward and other Man Utd execs. My thoughts were that Evra may have been returning to the club in some form of ambassadorial role but are there plans for him to be part of the set up either at director level or coaching level? I don't imagine that he would be qualified to be Director of Football or a Sporting Director like a lot of European clubs but would there be a role for him in the way a lot of former Bayern players have roles within Bayern?

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{Ed002's Note - I was joking - forget it.}

18 Dec 2018 12:47:40
is patrice evra going to be the dof by any chance?

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18 Dec 2018 12:51:28
I believe ed2 there are some players too who deserve Big Sam along with our fans. I think we have "toxic" players too to go along with toxic fans.

(I am in no way saying I am not toxic. Maybe I too am a toxic supporter)

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18 Dec 2018 13:01:03
Sly sports been reading on here by the looks.

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18 Dec 2018 13:41:59
Ed002 is joking about Evra and Blanc. If you recall Evra was one of the big dissenters in the French squad whilst Blanc was the manager during that whole debacle.

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18 Dec 2018 14:13:38
I would assume that contact has been made and an agreement almost reached in regard to a caretaker manager, if not the club and Ed Woodward will look even sillier (if that's possible) than they already do. The writing was on the wall for Mourinho after his latest post match comments when basically he destroyed his players some of whom were his purchases.

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18 Dec 2018 11:20:25
Jose Mourinho leaves Manchester United with a worse defensive record than Huddersfield, the same goal difference as Leicester and the same number of wins as Bournemouth.

But he's not solely to the one to be blamed for this mess. Now the board has to think wisely about the next step before appoint the New manager.

The likes of Pogba and co have to leave the team. They're toxic.

Anyway i'm glad he's gone, it won't change immediately our position in the league but I'm hopeful to é Joy watching us play again.

Best of luck for Mr. Mourinho and thanks for the things he did.

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18 Dec 2018 11:17:28
I have to say a big thanks to jose, even in our negativity we won trophies with him and the players need to take some responsibility but I feel it had to happen.
So a DoF search on in earnest apparently and an appointment that will bring positivity back! Who interim I don't know but for me Poch is a no brainer for the summer with spurs skint it's a good time.
Gary Neville lol just said you do one aswell about Pogba lol couldn't agree more.

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18 Dec 2018 11:45:20
Souness with a glowing tribute to the UTD fans saying they have been sensational with their backing of the manager. It wouldn’t of happened anywhere else bar Liverpool. I think we’ve been far too tolerant. Toxic fans don’t make me laugh.

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18 Dec 2018 10:50:30
On thanks ed long time reader appreciate all your input always pretty accurate.

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18 Dec 2018 10:47:31
So Pogba will now win the Balod d Or this season. Lukaku will win the golden boot and we will be champions of England and Europe now that Mr. Jose has left us.

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18 Dec 2018 11:40:23
Were we on the way to winning those had he stayed?

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18 Dec 2018 11:52:38
Doesnt matter CSM. Having been on the page long enough to understand what people think. Just putting it out there. I am sure there are several who will sleep with smiles on their faces today.

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{Ed002's Note - That is just wind.}

18 Dec 2018 12:23:15
The players need to take a hard look at themselves UA but mourinho does not get a pass from me, the players who in the end were his downfall were players he paid big money for. He did not inherit pogba, matic, lukaku. He bought them if he can't get them performing its as much on him as it is on them.

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18 Dec 2018 10:43:24
King is dead. Long live the new king whomever that may be. I hope we get it right this time.
Its a great job and a massive challenge.

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And Finally... It's Christmas!

18 Dec 2018 10:45:44
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, And Finally... It's Christmas!

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18 Dec 2018 17:41:49
Excellent stuff Ed! Ruddock and Barton, two absolute tools! I read about John Barnes in the KKK outfit (classic) and who can forget Carragher as the hunchback!?

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{Ed001's Note - well remembered mate! I was going to dig out a lot more, but I need to save something for next year!

Glad you enjoyed it mate. These are a little different from what I usually write so it is difficult to know if you are getting it right or not until it is posted up.}

18 Dec 2018 18:11:39
Nah Ed, keep it up mate, need some light relief from all this drama! I’m sure you’ve got plenty of great stories to tell.

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{Ed001's Note - oh you have no idea mate! So many stories, so little time to tell them.

18 Dec 2018 10:36:08
The fans have been generally somber this season. No mass hysteria, no mass protests considering the slop we've been served up. Now that the bogeyman is gone to spend a few months on the Riveria before undoubtedly winning trophies at whatever club he goes to next, what's to happen with what remains at our club?

It was the right move to make, I'm not doubting that for one second, but if people think all the problems walked out of Carrington this morning then I think we're in for a rude awakening. We still have a bloated squad of pretenders and a boardroom full of unambitious money men.

The next appointment really does make or break us for the next decade. We've shown we're not a club for an elite manager. So who is? Who does everyone want as our next permanent manager? Do we do what's right for the club and break our backs to get Poch? Or is it no ambition, save a few quid on Eddie Howe?

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18 Dec 2018 10:57:17
No idea mumbles.
Our last 3 managers have failed miserably.
1 moyes was considered by many as a good manager.
2 lvg an aging legend that had won it all.
3. The most successful manager of his generation.
None of these could hack it with our star studded squad and 700m so its hard to know who the best choice is.

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18 Dec 2018 11:56:37
Blanc as DOF
Howe as manager
Keane or stam or both as assistant

Would be my choice has a blend of everything for me.

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18 Dec 2018 10:30:03
New to site wish Jose well now guess we will see if players and performances improve pobga and others now is your chance.

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{Ed002's Note - All possible efforts are being made to find a buyer for Pogba.}

18 Dec 2018 10:43:18
Good - Pogba and Mourinho both gone is the ideal scenario for me.

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18 Dec 2018 11:05:32
See Pogbas instagram post? 20 minutes after Manchester United sack our manager, he posts a picture of himself smiling saying "Caption this? ".

Disgusting!

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{Ed002's Note - Quite. Absolutely unacceptable, but what does he care with Mino working on the exit still.}

18 Dec 2018 11:37:31
He's obviously a poisonous little cretin with no regard for the club that pay his exorbitant wages every week. Is January too soon to find a buyer ed? The club needs an exterminator.

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{Ed002's Note - Clubs will look for a creatrive deal for him which will make a straight sale difficult in January. But Mino is trying.}

18 Dec 2018 11:49:33
I'll auction off my Allardyce No.1 United jersey to raise funds for his departure. Let's get a kickstarter going.

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18 Dec 2018 10:27:30
Thank you to Mourinho who gave us some memorable cup wins including my first ever one I've seen in person. It didn't work out in the end but this is a club where I'd like to think we can show a little class and thank him for his time here without all of the 'good riddance' posts.

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18 Dec 2018 10:26:27
Ed002. Should I potter over to the shops and get Allardyce No.1 on the back of my jersey?

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{Ed002's Note - I think all Manchester United fans deserve one for at least 6 months.}

18 Dec 2018 10:08:49
Zidane to be named with in the week.

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18 Dec 2018 10:29:28
Hope not.

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18 Dec 2018 11:26:08
Nah. Blanc till the end of the season. He'll get the best out of Martial and Pogba. 😁.

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18 Dec 2018 12:14:36
Give the club time to think. Hopefully 4th time lucky.
I would like to see the dust settle until the end of season.

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18 Dec 2018 10:06:13
Yes we all want postive changes for the club. I am happy that the club could move on from this but anxious to see who takes over. Btw, thanks Jose.

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18 Dec 2018 10:04:11
Mourinho gone! Was no expecting that. Happy to admit I was wrong and that I thought he would be a success. The first couple of years seemed to be fairly encouraging but this season was a disaster. Unfortunately getting rid of Jose doesn’t eliminate a lot the problems, but it is a start to getting this club back in the right direction. Bring in a director of football and conduct a thorough search for the next manager. Pochettino for me.

Finally, thanks for the two trophies Jose. Even during our poorest period we still won silverware. It is the right time for you to leave and it is best for all parties. Exciting times now! Hopefully it will be 4th lucky in the manager department.

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18 Dec 2018 10:37:26
Could be Big Sam, Hughes, Keane, or Steve Bruce until end of the season😆😆.

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18 Dec 2018 09:57:21
It has happened!

Ed002, are you as surprised as I am?
And I understand you were more in the Jose Camp then in the Club Camp, but do you know whether there is a plan or whether it was panic?
And if so is the plan going to be beneficial or is it just going to be more of what we have seen since SAF left and Woodward came in?

Thank you for your insight.

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{Ed002's Note - I am not surprised he has gone but in terms of a plan it would not be a surprise to see the club wait until the end of the season before there is a permanent replacement, unless a move for someone like Zidane strikes them as a sensible idea. Zidane would be far more suited to a Director of Football role in mainland Europe. I will see if there is anything in the background that I can find out. Timing wise there are a couple of jobs that might be suitable for Mr Mourinho after a little break.}

18 Dec 2018 10:01:32
Thank goodness for that!

Looks like Carrick is the caretaker boss until the end of the season.

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18 Dec 2018 10:04:38
Nope. Big Sam or Harry 😂.

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18 Dec 2018 10:09:47
Big Sam on his until end of the season 😅😅.

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18 Dec 2018 09:56:57
Jose's gone! Caretaker manager to take over. Could it be Carrick?

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18 Dec 2018 09:53:25
Jose sacked. merry Christmas.

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18 Dec 2018 10:16:51
Hell yeah!

Merry Christmas to you too.

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18 Dec 2018 09:50:43
So Jose has gone. didn't expect that.

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18 Dec 2018 10:15:52
Great birthday present. I think Zidane will be brought in TIL the end of the season to have a look then a decision will be made. Please no long contracts. He had to go. No tears shed here.

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Review Of The Day 18th December 2018

18 Dec 2018 07:29:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 18th December 2018

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18 Dec 2018 09:56:24
Jose sacked. Pity that. was hoping he would be kept for life.

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18 Dec 2018 10:10:36
Big Sam will save us 😅😅😅.

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18 Dec 2018 00:29:18
A little something to cheer everyone up, club is preparing new contracts for Ashley Young Juan Mata and Ander Herrera.

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18 Dec 2018 09:19:52
Great.

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