Manchester United Rumours Archive May 08 2013

08 May 2013 23:35:29
Ed what's your opinion with regard to the Rooney situation? Bayern, Chelsea, still here next season?

Dan {Ed004's Note - I think he will still be here. I can't see us being able to find a buyer were he will be willing to go to}

Does that mean you think he wants Bayern or Barca Ed, somewhere to play out his obsession with tiki taka? Thanks for your opinions by the way. I'm guessing you wouldn't want to give them often as people would bombard you with questions and try to take it as a prediction that's going to happen. It's always good to hear your personal opinions on things like this though.

Dan {Ed004's Note - I only give opinions I never have any facts I just can't see Rooney moving abroad with a young family tbh}

Yeah I see. Thing is, as much as he's been largely poor and unprofessional I'd hate to see him at another PL club winning them games. Also, do you get the feeling that SAF may have been given a little push to retire this year instead of next?

Dan

08 May 2013 22:36:53
Never thought i'd see the day saf would retire, sad but glad he staying on as director and ambassador.

A rumour going round is rooney could be sold to chelsea very soon, this has nothing to do with the new manager coming in and his replacement could be lewy from dortmund. I personally would rather rooney stay than go to another epl club.

#thankyousaf

corby86

08 May 2013 20:18:51
Moyes has met Kenwright in London but Moyes hasn't met with anyone at Manchester united.

Really hope that's the truth

08 May 2013 20:31:14
Its been confided on a web site moyes is the new manager

The more I think about it being Moyes the more I don't like it. He's done an ok job at Everton, no more no less. He has spent money, maybe not a lot in relation to some but still a few quid. Really can't see him attracting top players and I think Fergie will still have a big influence, a disaster last time with Sir Matt. Money saving all round with his wages and transfers that say Mourinho would want. Very little Euro experience. That said we have to back him and I hope I am very very wrong. Fergie must see something.

Worried Red

Moyes is to be unveiled tomorrow

Well as an everton fan I am shocked united want him, I think it's fergies doing as he's is mate and scotch he as don well at everton but sum times is tactics r crap am glad he's going and I hope we get laudrup but I do wish moyes well but I can't see it lasting I think he will b out ov his depth any1 else think so (bluejack)

We need stability not a Jose in for 3 seasons and out again and Scots managers have always done United proud. Welcome Mr Moyes
Mik

08 May 2013 18:07:23
Eds,

Do you think United already have a manager who has agreed to join? Or do they now, after the announcement, have to move to secure their man?

Great Work, Thanks {Ed004's Note - I reckon they already have someone lined up tbh}

Rumours up here in scotland is that it might be neil lennon.

Are you on the sniff?

Radio 5 live reporting that the players are told that Moyes will be the man!

They have Def lined someone up for the job, no way on gods green earth would Fergie have announced his retirement without someone lined up for the job! My hopes are on Jupp

08 May 2013 18:17:34
Jergun Klopp will take over sir alex ferguson.

I would love this he would be great
Kennedy

Agreed!

08 May 2013 15:39:25
Nobody except saf and some close members knew that he is retiring. So if anyone says insider info says its so and so has to be a blind shot.
But from the close source from jose believes that he is winding up from madrid for manchester not london. It was the job he always wanted
Rodio17

Certainly hope so

Red Man

I thought the writing was on the wall after the madrid game, fergy took the defeat quite hard and I had the feeling he knew he had missed his last chance at the CL.
Mourhino seemed to treat every interview as a job interview.
It looks like moyes but I'm I'm keeping my fingers crossed for mourhino
Jred

Mourinho is going to chelsea

Moyes will be ideal for the Glazers. Not used to spending big money but gets results, our squad is perfect for him, the right blend of youth and experience and with players like Giggs, Ferdinand, Evra, Vidic & maybe Scholes there to assist with the transition it would be much easier for Moyes to come in now.

Probably bring in Fellaini and Baines - shame it likely means Rooney stays though!

I think Moyes will work wonders and would be very happy with him.

Sween

Hope so radio17, but I think we're all going to be disappointed.
Nomidfield

U have eto remember it will take millions to get jose from madrid, even roman is stalling.

NoMidfield, I have yet to see an optimistic/non depressing post from you in all the months I've been on here.

Dan

People all like Mourinho when he arrives and wins a few trophies. Then he acts bigger than the club and falls out with people left right and centre. He's not the kind of manager we want. Like Gill said we want people to build from youth get involved throughout the club and stay for a long time. Mourinho is too risky, Moyes or Klopp are the best for the job.

Suppose we can live in hope but seems it will be moyes

Gill also said the new manager need European experience, Moyes just doesn't have that.

Aaronaldo7

Just like to say I'm still digesting that saf is leaving the man cannot be replaced by anyone including mouriniho but if david moyes gets the job I'm sure the club thinks he can do a good job and hopefully we all get behind him!

I really don't understand some intelligents here.
What u guys want when u talk stability.
A manager who spend years and wins nothing or very less or someone who stay even 5 years but wins a lot and make united a dominent force in whole europe?
In 5 years world changes a lot. Who have heard or recommend kloop before 5 years?

Get some grip pals. winning is important 25 year rigin is not.

Rodio17

I'm sure whoever the next manager is, has been chosen by Sir Alex.

And that being the case - we should all stop dissing potentials until they've at least been appointed, and had some time to take on the largest challenge of their lives.

Jez

08 May 2013 15:10:55
Jose to become man united manager

08 May 2013 13:41:34
David Moyes. Sir Alex Ferguson, Legend.

Ghost Of Old Trafford

08 May 2013 10:27:18
Ed002, I know you won't tell us for sure who the next manager will be. so in your opinion ;) do you believe David Moyes will be the next manager of United? {Ed002's Note - Yes I do.}

But what about laurent blance Ed002? how come you changed your mind? do you even know? or guessing? {Ed002's Note - Laurent Blanc was the choice of the person tasked with looking for a new manager about 18 months ago.}

He said blanc is most likely
Rodio17

Tis is what David Gill had to say:
"In Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex we got in managers who got involved in all aspects of the club. That degree of loyalty is crucial to the success of Manchester United. He (the next manager) needs the required football experience in terms of domestic and European requirements, so it is a small pool. "

Would that last part not rule out Moyes who has no Europan experience?

And that person tasked 18 months ago was removed from his duites why? who has come to the decision that moyes is the man? {Ed002's Note - Hew as not removed from his duties.}

So its definitely moyes

CAIN

Moyes would be a big mistake.
we're heading back to the 70's and 80's.

Moyes had Everton in the Europa a few years ago, I'm sure.

Ready for the flood of mediocrity and long ball humpers meh

Come on lads Everton isn't that far away, resource wise not having such rich owners as yoursleves. Everton were robbed of a champions legaue place, by a ref a few seasons ago. and had europa league for a year or thrice. Considering the resources DM has had at his disposal and let's not forget he was part resposnible for WR he already has contributed plenty to man utd

David Moyes is the man most people need to stop playing football manager and get real Moyes is experienced honest and a motivator with much better players at his disposal he will do well. Katef

Moyes would be a terrible decision.

Dave

Whereas the Ed from the chelsea-rumours site is 100% certain that Chelsea will appoint Moyes.

Show Moyes respect

08 May 2013 09:39:52
come on ed002 can you share the name now of who you belive will be the manager now sir alex has finally confirmed his retirement? Your thoughts would be much appreciated about who or how quickly an appointment may be made.

Thanks Sir Alex you are one in a lifetime and thanks fo memories.

Darren the red {Ed002's Note - David Moyes was the preferred choice to take over next year. The announcement today was unexpected, so I don't know if anything has changed - I doubt it.}

08 May 2013 11:01:21
David Moyes to be new manager and will be confirmed in next 48hrs

08 May 2013 09:25:28
Fergie now confirmed as retired!

Jose for Believe
Klopp for Unbelieve

I can't even see Moyes in there, unfortunately!

SB

SB you must be a scouser Moyes is a long ball man Hope its Klopp failing that Mourinho

It is Moyes no doubt and people should be glad he is going to do a great job and is going to be given a huge transfer budget the biggest spend the club has ever. Kate. f

There the only two for me with guardiola now going to Bayern. Please no Moyes

Will not be foreign!

I feel really sorry for you genuinely, I support Liverpool and the demise we suffered after years of domination when souness run us into the ground was and still is painful. I have to admit I have mellowed towards Ferguson over the years despite the obvious banter between our two clubs, there is no doubt the man is a managerial genius!. I sicerely hope that the title doesn't end up down south from now on. Once again my deepest sympathies for you all.

Ferguson and Gill's comments clearly indicate that this United team is one they believe will be hugely successful. Would they throw it away on Mourinho?

Dimitar Berbatov’s departure from the club saw United fans introduced to a new style of football and this is clearly meant to be continued. They want somebody to come into the club and continue/start a new dynasty. Could Mourinho manage to stay at a club for more than four years?

What’s more, the last few weeks have seen Ferguson talk about signings that are to come: ‘We've been doing a bit of work over the last three or four months’ – regarding transfers. Additionally, he has eluded to a big signing: ‘Everything is in place for a big signing’. (Is this Ronaldo? I really think so. ) Surely, Mourinho would want to make his own decisions on who would come into the club?

Clearly, planning for Ferguson’s retirement has been ongoing and somebody is already in line for the job. But Who?

-Moyes – Never managed at very top level. Can he cope with the egos of top class players?

- Klopp – Relegated with Mainz in Germany. Very similar style to what Ferguson was trying to produce.

Outsiders.

-Low – Would the German fancy a crack at one of the biggest clubs in the world? Poor club record.

- Villas Boas – Fantastic work at Porto. Young manager with huge potential. {Ed004's Note - Blanc, Ancelotti etc we will hear many names over the next while. Also at times Mourinho has played good football like Real Madrid last season. And Moyes plays awful football}

Couldn't agree more about Moyes but he's been in the frame for years now to replace Ferguson. Also, with Moyes, Ferguson would probably still have a BIG say in what goes on at the club; more so than somebody with a greater reputation and bigger ego, eg: Mourinho.

Most of the transfers for this summer will probably be organised already and he'll have a good sqaud to work with.

What do we think about Mike Phelan? Staying on or moving on to try his hand at management?

I have a horrible feeling it could be Moyes as that's what everyone is saying now, but I wouldn't understand that as he has f*** all experience in Europe.

Mourinho would bring success for sure and he's a special character which is would be good for any attempt to fill the void left by SAF but I don't think he'd be long term which is what we need.

Klopp would be my ideal choice, plays great football, doesn't need loads of money to create a winning team and he puts effort into youth systems and bringing academy players through.

Mike Phelan is also a candidate purely because he's worked under SAF for 5 seasons now and he knows the way the club works and how SAF ran the show but I don't think he'd have the passion or drive to be that successful.

Ozwald

Mourinho would bring a circus with him and drag the clubs name through the gutter and prob win nothing and get sacked Moyes however will carry on what SAF has started and not dismantle it and go his own way Klopp would struggle to do what he did in Germany anywere elsre he has been relegated with before not all plaine sailing and is very lucky to have found the players he has on the cheap Kate. f {Ed004's Note - Finding one or two players on the cheap may be lucky but signing 6-7 players for a cheap price can't be classed as luck}