Does Mike Phelan do anything?

OGkush · 7th October 2012, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by iSparky

Mike is very important to the team

Very important....

that was probably his most noticable moment as United's assistant manager.
Pretty much sums up how important he is

Devilton · 7th October 2012, 13:13

Mike's greatest talent is his unflinching ability to agree with everything Sir Alex says and does.

Fergie : "We don't need a midfielder do we Mike?"
Phelan : "The midfields the best it's ever been boss, we should buy 3 more strikers though."

Fergie : "I'm going to play Evra in 60 games this season Mike"
Phelan : "I think he can do 70 without any problems boss"

Fergie: "I'm thinking of rotating keepers every game Mike"
Phelan: "Great idea...it'll definitely help build confidence. We should get John O'shea back just in case one of them gets injured."

OGkush · 7th October 2012, 14:12

SAF: "Mike, how long do you reckon I can keep playing Giggsy and Scholesy?"

Phelan: "Not sure boss, but they look as good as ever so I'd say with confidence we can get atleast 3 more years out of them.

...

oh and boss, should I call Gary incase Rafael gets injured? I hear he's injury free and I think the time off might really have helped him regain his best form."

NoLogo · 7th October 2012, 16:21

Okay what the hell happened?

Was that Dortmund against City game an eye opener to Mike and SAF?

We all of a sudden play pressing, play fast and don't go over the wings all the time.

Looks like Mike took some good notes from that game.

Crustanoid · 7th October 2012, 16:52

Micks corner taking has improved considerably

OGkush · 7th October 2012, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoLogo

Okay what the hell happened?

Was that Dortmund against City game an eye opener to Mike and SAF?

We all of a sudden play pressing, play fast and don't go over the wings all the time.

Looks like Mike took some good notes from that game.

You sure it was him?

really though, it could be anyone else

NoLogo · 7th October 2012, 16:58

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Originally Posted by OGkush

You sure it was him?

really though, it could be anyone else

Hehe you never know but I felt if Mike gets all the blame when our tactics are shit he should at least get some praise when our tactics are improving.

Would be a bit unfair to blame him for the bad things but not praise him for the good things, but well that has never really stopped anyone from doing though.

Slevs · 28th October 2012, 19:32

Phelan came over to defend Sir Alex against Di Matteo and his assistant manager. It was actually funny.

Amar__ · 28th October 2012, 19:37

So, we have an answer to OP.

kouroux · 28th October 2012, 19:40

Phelan is SAF's enforcer.He's the one who threatens referees into submission

Hectic · 28th October 2012, 19:42

Maybe Mike's completely unassuming and pathetic on the outside, but actually a deadly stealth fighter, secretely trained in Muay Thai or something.

kps88 · 28th October 2012, 19:43

Any idea what all that was about? It seemed like SAF was defending the forth officials honour at one point.

Jaap · 28th October 2012, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by iSparky

Mike is very important to the team

Spoiler

Very important....

Phelan only comes alive at the Bridge.

Adam-Utd · 28th October 2012, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by kps88

Any idea what all that was about? It seemed like SAF was defending the forth officials honour at one point.

He is the head of the F.A after all...

Snow · 17th November 2012, 19:43

God damn Phelan. Should have told Fergie that his decisions today were shit. Can't even shave properly...

Spoiler

Hectic · 17th November 2012, 19:44

Today is a good day to blame Mike Phelan.

What has he done to us.

verminater · 17th November 2012, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Hectic

Today is a good day to blame Mike Phelan.

What has he done to us.

He locked Fergie in a broom cupboard while he handed in the team-sheet, then hid Anderson, Cleverley and Fletch in a hollowed out Coke dispensing machine.

marjen · 17th November 2012, 21:23

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Originally Posted by verminater

He locked Fergie in a broom cupboard while he handed in the team-sheet, then hid Anderson, Cleverley and Fletch in a hollowed out Coke dispensing machine.

Lies!

Anderson would never fit into a hollowed out Coke dispensing machine.

Crustanoid · 17th November 2012, 21:26

Ex-Norwich player

Say no more

verminater · 17th November 2012, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by marjen

Lies!

Anderson would never fit into a hollowed out Coke dispensing machine.

Could've been Pepsi.

It was goal.com, after all!

Nate Dogg · 1st December 2012, 20:20

We were soo poor even SAF came out of the dugout to sort the defence out.

Do we now need a coach to help Phelan to do his job!!!

NoLogo · 1st December 2012, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Dogg

We were soo poor even SAF came out of the dugout to sort the defence out.

Do we now need a coach to help Phelan to do his job!!!

Phelans job is to sit on the bench and look like a fat cat in short pants, I thought we have already established that.

Ramshock · 1st December 2012, 20:37

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Originally Posted by NoLogo

Phelans job is to sit on the bench and look like a fat cat in short pants, I thought we have already established that.

Yeah because apparently its a fucking riddle what an assistant manager does.

NoLogo · 1st December 2012, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Ramshock

Yeah because apparently its a fucking riddle what an assistant manager does.

Well fat cat lookalike contests oh and balloon popping, that's my guess.

Don't think so?

Carl · 1st December 2012, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Dogg

We were soo poor even SAF came out of the dugout to sort the defence out.

Do we now need a coach to help Phelan to do his job!!!

Eh?

Gazza · 7th December 2012, 21:42

Phelan' Fine, says Robin

quote from official site today
“I have to thank my team-mates, the manager and coaches,” he said. “Rene Meulensteen and Mike Phelan are doing a fantastic job, then you have the manager with his speeches, which get us ready for the games. It’s just different class and I love it."

Sack Phelan, Sell RVP

Irwynwastheking · 7th December 2012, 21:45

RVP's clearly a gooner plant trying to destroy the club from the inside out. First he scores goals so it makes his signing and love of the club believable, then he tries to instill confidence in Mike fucking Phelan. Burn the Heretic!!

Gazza · 7th December 2012, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Irwinwastheking

RVP's clearly a gooner plant trying to destroy the club from the inside out. First he scores goals so it makes his signing and love of the club believable, then he tries to instill confidence in Mike fucking Phelan. Burn the Heretic!!

"Mike Phelan was a big, big reason why I came to this club. To see him waiting to collect me from the airport was a big motivation to sign for United"

- Robin van Persie

Commadus · 7th December 2012, 23:22

The area which Fergie lacked was tactics. Before Mike did Fergie make as many weird team selections?

ciderman9000000 · 7th December 2012, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Commadus

The area which Fergie lacked was tactics. Before Mike did Fergie make as many weird team selections?

SAF's always made inexplicable team selections, to be fair.

Liam147 · 7th December 2012, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commadus

The area which Fergie lacked was tactics. Before Mike did Fergie make as many weird team selections?

I'm not sure about the tactical influence he'll have. I mean, he'll chime in and give his opinion, but at the end of the day it's on Fergie's shoulders. Phelan will be on the training ground telling players to do things differently. For example he'll tell Rafael and Valencia how to play better with each other, giving guidance in that form, but I don't think he has much tactical influence as people like to blame him for.

peterstorey · 7th December 2012, 23:34

'Mike's nice guy, a bit like Pat Rice, but I came for the money'.

Commadus · 7th December 2012, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam147

I'm not sure about the tactical influence he'll have. I mean, he'll chime in and give his opinion, but at the end of the day it's on Fergie's shoulders. Phelan will be on the training ground telling players to do things differently. For example he'll tell Rafael and Valencia how to play better with each other, giving guidance in that form, but I don't think he has much tactical influence as people like to blame him for.

QUeiroz influence on tactics was evident. If Phelan just coaches the players then is he just implementing fergies tactics and requests? A glorified fitness coach. Run here, do that, etc. Or does he talk with players and discuss how they respond in games due to styles of play etc..

Ryan's Beard · 7th December 2012, 23:39

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

'Mike's nice guy, a bit like Pat Rice, but I came for the money'.

I think he originally considered City, for the money, but that ugly twat Platt scared his inner child, who told him to come here.

Brightonian · 7th December 2012, 23:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazza

"Mike Phelan was a big, big reason why I came to this club. To see him waiting to collect me from the airport was a big motivation to sign for United"

- Robin van Persie

"You have to listen to your inner child, and my inner child was screaming 'Mike Phelan!' But not in a rapey way."

VoetbalWizard · 7th December 2012, 23:47

there's only one mike phelan.

fuckin' legend.

If he's not the next utd gaffer, i'll be fucking irate.

No harm in giving him a chance.

If vilanova can do it, why can't phelan?

peterstorey · 7th December 2012, 23:49

'Mike said no, Robin, Mike said no'.

Liam147 · 7th December 2012, 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commadus

QUeiroz influence on tactics was evident. If Phelan just coaches the players then is he just implementing fergies tactics and requests? A glorified fitness coach. Run here, do that, etc. Or does he talk with players and discuss how they respond in games due to styles of play etc..

Yeah Quieroz did, but I think it was important he did, and easier, considering we were in a huge rut at the time. We'd signed Veron, and didn't know how to use him. Scholes had been pushed up field, and was then out of form, and we had Forlan (I'll say no more there).

As things are, we're not actually doing that badly (but by no means particularly well), there is no need to radically change things. I imagine that when something isn't working within the team i.e. Scholes and Carrick in midfield not working, I imagine Phelan would try change their roles and how they affect the team, and relay that back to Fergie. He'd then make the changes (sometimes).

This is my interpretation of it anyway. Not saying it what is happens, but what I'd imagine is supposed to happen.

Gazza · 8th December 2012, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brightonian

"You have to listen to your inner child, and my inner child was screaming 'Mike Phelan!' But not in a rapey way."

KM · 8th December 2012, 05:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brightonian

"You have to listen to your inner child, and my inner child was screaming 'Mike Phelan!' But not in a rapey way."

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7th October 2012, 13:13	#362 (permalink)
Devilton Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,481	Mike's greatest talent is his unflinching ability to agree with everything Sir Alex says and does. Fergie : "We don't need a midfielder do we Mike?" Phelan : "The midfields the best it's ever been boss, we should buy 3 more strikers though." Fergie : "I'm going to play Evra in 60 games this season Mike" Phelan : "I think he can do 70 without any problems boss" Fergie: "I'm thinking of rotating keepers every game Mike" Phelan: "Great idea...it'll definitely help build confidence. We should get John O'shea back just in case one of them gets injured."

7th October 2012, 14:12	#363 (permalink)
OGkush Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Slovenia Posts: 3,539	SAF: "Mike, how long do you reckon I can keep playing Giggsy and Scholesy?" Phelan: "Not sure boss, but they look as good as ever so I'd say with confidence we can get atleast 3 more years out of them. ... oh and boss, should I call Gary incase Rafael gets injured? I hear he's injury free and I think the time off might really have helped him regain his best form."

7th October 2012, 16:21	#364 (permalink)
NoLogo First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sea wihtin a sea. Posts: 6,165	Okay what the hell happened? Was that Dortmund against City game an eye opener to Mike and SAF? We all of a sudden play pressing, play fast and don't go over the wings all the time. Looks like Mike took some good notes from that game.

7th October 2012, 16:52	#365 (permalink)
Crustanoid First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15,369	Micks corner taking has improved considerably

28th October 2012, 19:32	#368 (permalink)
Slevs First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boyo Posts: 7,954	Phelan came over to defend Sir Alex against Di Matteo and his assistant manager. It was actually funny.

28th October 2012, 19:37	#369 (permalink)
Amar__ Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Posts: 4,967	So, we have an answer to OP.

28th October 2012, 19:40	#370 (permalink)
kouroux No Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 32,559	Phelan is SAF's enforcer.He's the one who threatens referees into submission

28th October 2012, 19:42	#371 (permalink)
Hectic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mike Phelan WILL kill you. Posts: 64,853	Maybe Mike's completely unassuming and pathetic on the outside, but actually a deadly stealth fighter, secretely trained in Muay Thai or something.

28th October 2012, 19:43	#372 (permalink)
kps88 First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,203	Any idea what all that was about? It seemed like SAF was defending the forth officials honour at one point.

17th November 2012, 19:44	#376 (permalink)
Hectic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mike Phelan WILL kill you. Posts: 64,853	Today is a good day to blame Mike Phelan. What has he done to us.

17th November 2012, 21:26	#379 (permalink)
Crustanoid First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15,369	Ex-Norwich player Say no more

1st December 2012, 20:20	#381 (permalink)
Nate Dogg Don't Make Me Angry Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,602	We were soo poor even SAF came out of the dugout to sort the defence out. Do we now need a coach to help Phelan to do his job!!!

7th December 2012, 21:42	#386 (permalink)
Gazza Magic Carpet Pilot Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: "some place faaar away... yes, that'll do" Posts: 27,938	Phelan' Fine, says Robin quote from official site today “I have to thank my team-mates, the manager and coaches,” he said. “Rene Meulensteen and Mike Phelan are doing a fantastic job, then you have the manager with his speeches, which get us ready for the games. It’s just different class and I love it." Sack Phelan, Sell RVP

7th December 2012, 21:45	#387 (permalink)
Irwynwastheking Skilled creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester United - Bumrushing the box since 1878 Posts: 22,828	RVP's clearly a gooner plant trying to destroy the club from the inside out. First he scores goals so it makes his signing and love of the club believable, then he tries to instill confidence in Mike fucking Phelan. Burn the Heretic!!

7th December 2012, 23:22	#389 (permalink)
Commadus First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,785	The area which Fergie lacked was tactics. Before Mike did Fergie make as many weird team selections?

7th December 2012, 23:34	#392 (permalink)
peterstorey Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I've dealt with RiP being injured for 8 seasons - it's your problem now. Posts: 29,932	'Mike's nice guy, a bit like Pat Rice, but I came for the money'.

7th December 2012, 23:47	#396 (permalink)
VoetbalWizard Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: at the altar of ryan giggs Posts: 12,597	there's only one mike phelan. fuckin' legend. If he's not the next utd gaffer, i'll be fucking irate. No harm in giving him a chance. If vilanova can do it, why can't phelan?

7th December 2012, 23:49	#397 (permalink)
peterstorey Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I've dealt with RiP being injured for 8 seasons - it's your problem now. Posts: 29,932	'Mike said no, Robin, Mike said no'.