Assistant manager...

dev1l · 21st August 2008, 19:16

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Originally Posted by downxandxout

Big sam.

Stop this Big Sam thing - its making me nervous .....

Richter · 23rd August 2008, 03:24

Someone having fun on wiki again.

"He is due to take up the position of Assistant Manager of Manchester United in September 2008."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pako_Ayestaran

BA005 · 23rd August 2008, 04:23

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Originally Posted by RedKaos

Agreed!

Red Sense · 23rd August 2008, 05:16

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Originally Posted by Castolo

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

Grande · 23rd August 2008, 07:37

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Originally Posted by muller

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.

A lot of the suggestions here are along the completely wrong lines, as if what we need in an assistant to Ferguson is the same kind of strengths that we would need to replace him. What we need is someone who can compensate and balance him.

Queiroz has been perfect: Comprehensive knowledge of modern football tactics, defensive organisation, training techniques, hands on knowledge about youth development, portugese language ability - areas where, if we were to admit it, Ferguson is not at his strongest compared to other class managers.

He is probably not charismatic, a genial team builder thinking of everything and able to raise the bar for everyone around him - which he didn't need to, cause Alex is number one in the world at this.

I suspect Eric would be a better manager than a manager's assistant for us. What we need is some portugese nerd we probably never heard about.

Wibble · 23rd August 2008, 07:49

Are you all insane?

Cantona has no real coaching experience and some of you are not only stupid enough to want him as assistant but actually think he would be even better as manager.

I fecking give up.

We want a professional coach. Merely being a famous former United player isn't qualification enough you buffoons.

noodlehair · 23rd August 2008, 08:09

John O'Shea can probably step in until an adequate replacement can be found

SittingBull · 23rd August 2008, 11:39

I like to see Ronald Koeman or Laurent Blanc as assistant manager.

poisson · 23rd August 2008, 11:49

what about the great dalai lama??

fergusun sir, no moro oshea in midu-ferld sir. ohkay???

muller · 23rd August 2008, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Wibble

Are you all insane?

Cantona has no real coaching experience and some of you are not only stupid enough to want him as assistant but actually think he would be even better as manager.

I fecking give up.

We want a professional coach. Merely being a famous former United player isn't qualification enough you buffoons.

Killjoy. No Viva la King?

Makki · 23rd August 2008, 14:04

I reckon Pako would be a good addition to our staff. Speaks Spanish which is very similar to Portuguese and apparently has the same qualities as Carlos, from what I've been able to read about him...

I think he could help us explore the Spanish market and identify the new Fabregases and Pique's of the Spanish academies.

vijay · 24th August 2008, 00:38

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Originally Posted by EZee

So who is it going to be then???

mclair? somebody else???

its all gone a bit quiet

Rumour has that Querioz has suggested some names to Fergie before he went off and Fergie has agreed to check and streamline things after which Querioz would return from WC and take over United.

That bloke that bickered with Benetiz and fucked off..is also there in the reckoning.

muller · 24th August 2008, 00:43

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Originally Posted by vijay

Rumour has that Querioz has suggested some names to Fergie before he went off and Fergie has agreed to check and streamline things after Querioz returns from WC to take over at United.

That bloke that bickered with Benetiz and fucked off..is also there in the reckoning.

The rent boy he found under the bridge?

muller · 29th August 2008, 22:52

We need this sorted now really. Think we do miss CQ, and although its early in the season, and weve had a limited player selection, were missing that final product so far.

So, have the rumours all died down? Anyone in the running? Or are we still sticking to 3 or 4 sort of assistants?

23rd August 2008, 03:24	#42 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,637	Someone having fun on wiki again. "He is due to take up the position of Assistant Manager of Manchester United in September 2008." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pako_Ayestaran

23rd August 2008, 07:49	#46 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,633	Are you all insane? Cantona has no real coaching experience and some of you are not only stupid enough to want him as assistant but actually think he would be even better as manager. I fecking give up. We want a professional coach. Merely being a famous former United player isn't qualification enough you buffoons.

23rd August 2008, 08:09	#47 (permalink)
noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 31,978	John O'Shea can probably step in until an adequate replacement can be found

23rd August 2008, 11:39	#48 (permalink)
SittingBull Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,411	I like to see Ronald Koeman or Laurent Blanc as assistant manager.

23rd August 2008, 11:49	#49 (permalink)
poisson running through your veins Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in a pond Posts: 3,830	what about the great dalai lama?? fergusun sir, no moro oshea in midu-ferld sir. ohkay???

23rd August 2008, 14:04	#51 (permalink)
Makki Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,093	I reckon Pako would be a good addition to our staff. Speaks Spanish which is very similar to Portuguese and apparently has the same qualities as Carlos, from what I've been able to read about him... I think he could help us explore the Spanish market and identify the new Fabregases and Pique's of the Spanish academies.

29th August 2008, 22:52	#54 (permalink)
muller Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: infront of you. Posts: 3,780	We need this sorted now really. Think we do miss CQ, and although its early in the season, and weve had a limited player selection, were missing that final product so far. So, have the rumours all died down? Anyone in the running? Or are we still sticking to 3 or 4 sort of assistants?