Assistant manager...

EZee · 20th August 2008, 21:30

So who is it going to be then???

mclair? somebody else???

its all gone a bit quiet

Ander8on · 20th August 2008, 21:35

Elton John from Arsenal, swap deal for Silvestre

downxandxout · 20th August 2008, 21:49

Big sam.

EZee · 20th August 2008, 21:53

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Originally Posted by downxandxout

Big sam.

oooo thats a good shout actually... hadnt thought of him

gaffs · 20th August 2008, 21:55

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Originally Posted by EZee

oooo thats a good shout actually... hadnt thought of him

Please say you are joking.

I would rather have Elton John and his big gay piano.

Rahul · 20th August 2008, 21:55

lets bring back Quieroz

downxandxout · 20th August 2008, 21:56

I wouldn't hear the end of it if big sam came to united. went to college in bolton and spent all my time slating him.

I couldn't face my friends ever again.

Kelvin · 20th August 2008, 22:00

big sam was actually in the crowd for our first game.

Castolo · 20th August 2008, 22:03

How about Cathy?

Brad · 20th August 2008, 22:05

Ferguson likes innovators. Big Sam was at the forefront of using technology to improve his sides performance while he was at Bolton. I'd be extremely happy if he came onboard

gaffs · 20th August 2008, 22:07

Big Sam at Old Trafford, please no.

Rooney and Kevin Davies uptop.

gaffs · 20th August 2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Brad

Ferguson likes innovators. Big Sam was at the forefront of using technology to improve his sides performance while he was at Bolton. I'd be extremely happy if he came onboard

He was great at getting the most of our limited players and doing the most he could with a limited budget - credit to him for that. But when he was given a squad with more ability at Newcastle, he was left wanting.

Like the Geordies, we demand god football.

Castolo · 20th August 2008, 22:13

Just imagine that fat lump on the bench at Old Trafford. Fergie won't be able to see the substitutes on the other side.

Brad · 20th August 2008, 22:15

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Originally Posted by gaffs

He was great at getting the most of our limited players and doing the most he could with a limited budget - credit to him for that. But when he was given a squad with more ability at Newcastle, he was left wanting.

Like the Geordies, we demand god football.

Unlike the Geordies, he may actually get a fair crack here

He could get the most out of our players instead

Fergie is good friends with Big Sam, I seriously wouldn't rule it out... I think he'd rather hold out for a managerial position somewhere though

RedKaos · 20th August 2008, 22:19

friendlytramp · 20th August 2008, 22:21

It'll be Mike Phelan

Richter · 20th August 2008, 22:40

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Originally Posted by Brad

Unlike the Geordies, he may actually get a fair crack here

He could get the most out of our players instead

Fergie is good friends with Big Sam, I seriously wouldn't rule it out... I think he'd rather hold out for a managerial position somewhere though

His reputation took a big hit after being fired by Newcastle. And I doubt that he would join a championship club after spending so long as a PL manager. Being assistant to Fergie one or two years might be what he needs to prove himself again and get another big job on his own. Just look at the job offers Carlos got during his time at OT.

EZee · 20th August 2008, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Richter

His reputation took a big hit after being fired by Newcastle. And I doubt that he would join a championship club after spending so long as a PL manager. Being assistant to Fergie one or two years might be what he needs to prove himself again and get another big job on his own. Just look at the job offers Carlos got during his time at OT.

yeah.. it does make a bit of sense

also hes amways been known as a coach who is innovative, has very fit sides and gets the best out of players (especially some of the older players hes signed)... if he could help get an "indian summer" out of giggs and scholes for the next season or 2...

the fact that he gets on with the manager is important... and i might be wrong anout this but didnt he have something in his contract with bolton that he could always leave if united had wanted him as manager???

i dont think its going to happen... but i wouldnt be dissapointed if it did

December_16 · 20th August 2008, 22:54

I've nothing against Big Sam. He's a seasoned manager, with good eyes on tactics. Also, he's a good mate with Sir Alex I've heard. I'd be surprised, though, if he chooses to be a No.2. He's way too experienced for that.

Raven_Blade · 20th August 2008, 22:56

We need someone with experience of foreign languages and styles of football. Like Carlos Queiroz actually.

EZee · 20th August 2008, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

We need someone with experience of foreign languages and styles of football. Like Carlos Queiroz actually.

portugese would be handy... (Ronaldo, Nani, Anderson, Poosebom, Rafael, Fabio)...

hummm where is that queiroz bloke when you need him...

a_devil_inside · 20th August 2008, 23:23

Optimus Prime or Peter Reid

padzilla · 20th August 2008, 23:38

Laurent Blanc

Nanison · 21st August 2008, 00:42

Allardyce would be excellent.

Don't judge him over his Newcastle period, no manager gets enough time to build something there, they all fail.

Don't forget that there woulden't be talk of a champions league winning United if Ferguson got fired in the late 80's...

If they have the same patience at Newcastle they might come back to the top but if the board doesn't change their attitude they'll be fucked forever

muller · 21st August 2008, 00:47

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

Optimus Prime or Peter Reid

Soundwave. Much easier to communicate with.

Dippersripper · 21st August 2008, 02:47

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Originally Posted by Brad

Ferguson likes innovators. Big Sam was at the forefront of using technology to improve his sides performance while he was at Bolton. I'd be extremely happy if he came onboard

Agree with that. Big Sam will be great for us.

Dippersripper · 21st August 2008, 02:47

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Originally Posted by Nanison

Allardyce would be excellent.

Don't judge him over his Newcastle period, no manager gets enough time to build something there, they all fail.

Don't forget that there woulden't be talk of a champions league winning United if Ferguson got fired in the late 80's...

If they have the same patience at Newcastle they might come back to the top but if the board doesn't change their attitude they'll be fucked forever

spot on

Dippersripper · 21st August 2008, 02:49

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

We need someone with experience of foreign languages and styles of football. Like Carlos Queiroz actually.

It is not a necessity IMO. The players should be the ones learning a foreign language. Ronaldo is already good at English

muller · 21st August 2008, 02:52

I am up this late, doing a notational time/motion analysis on Manchester United vs Wigan last year (at OT, 0-0 HT, 4-0 FT). Comparing the differences between the 2 halfs in runnings lengths, times, efforts, possession etc etc

Its a very long way of doing it. But with technology its instant, and incredibly accurate. I really do respect Sam Allardyce for trying this cutting edge technology, and I dont know why everyone has such a problem with him.

Id welcome him as our number 2.

Well, only if Cantona is busy. Im aware he is unqualified, inexperienced etc but, cummon, Cantona back? Hell yeah! Viva la king.

noodlehair · 21st August 2008, 07:48

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Originally Posted by Richter

His reputation took a big hit after being fired by Newcastle. And I doubt that he would join a championship club after spending so long as a PL manager. Being assistant to Fergie one or two years might be what he needs to prove himself again and get another big job on his own. Just look at the job offers Carlos got during his time at OT.

Name Changed · 21st August 2008, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Richter

His reputation took a big hit after being fired by Newcastle. And I doubt that he would join a championship club after spending so long as a PL manager. Being assistant to Fergie one or two years might be what he needs to prove himself again and get another big job on his own. Just look at the job offers Carlos got during his time at OT.

He would be a good pick as assistant once he doesn't harbour ambitions of taking over from SAF when he retires.

Giggsy PO · 21st August 2008, 14:21

Time to put a cheeky bid for Mourinho.

relx · 21st August 2008, 14:30

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EZee First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where Angels Play Posts: 5,531	Assistant manager... So who is it going to be then??? mclair? somebody else??? its all gone a bit quiet

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Ander8on Pissface Bob for another 12 months Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chorlton "Knowledge speaks, but Wisdom listens" Posts: 3,392	Elton John from Arsenal, swap deal for Silvestre

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downxandxout Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salford, Manchester. Posts: 1,258	I wouldn't hear the end of it if big sam came to united. went to college in bolton and spent all my time slating him. I couldn't face my friends ever again.

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Brad GTBTB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Red Republik Posts: 20,938	Ferguson likes innovators. Big Sam was at the forefront of using technology to improve his sides performance while he was at Bolton. I'd be extremely happy if he came onboard

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gaffs Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: E236 - New Member of the K Stand Barmy Army Posts: 3,684	Big Sam at Old Trafford, please no. Rooney and Kevin Davies uptop.

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Castolo Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,167	Just imagine that fat lump on the bench at Old Trafford. Fergie won't be able to see the substitutes on the other side.

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December_16 Arse wiper and cock washer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Football that just makes you purrrrrr Posts: 3,350	I've nothing against Big Sam. He's a seasoned manager, with good eyes on tactics. Also, he's a good mate with Sir Alex I've heard. I'd be surprised, though, if he chooses to be a No.2. He's way too experienced for that.

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Man Utd's Defence. Posts: 18,231	We need someone with experience of foreign languages and styles of football. Like Carlos Queiroz actually.

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Nanison Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Allardyce would be excellent. Don't judge him over his Newcastle period, no manager gets enough time to build something there, they all fail. Don't forget that there woulden't be talk of a champions league winning United if Ferguson got fired in the late 80's... If they have the same patience at Newcastle they might come back to the top but if the board doesn't change their attitude they'll be fucked forever

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muller Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: infront of you. Posts: 3,781	I am up this late, doing a notational time/motion analysis on Manchester United vs Wigan last year (at OT, 0-0 HT, 4-0 FT). Comparing the differences between the 2 halfs in runnings lengths, times, efforts, possession etc etc Its a very long way of doing it. But with technology its instant, and incredibly accurate. I really do respect Sam Allardyce for trying this cutting edge technology, and I dont know why everyone has such a problem with him. Id welcome him as our number 2. Well, only if Cantona is busy. Im aware he is unqualified, inexperienced etc but, cummon, Cantona back? Hell yeah! Viva la king.

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Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,770	Time to put a cheeky bid for Mourinho.