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3rd July 2008, 13:59
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Definately an interesting one, Laudrup. It will be a blow if Carlos leaves because it's never good to break up something that works, but there are quality coaches around and I'm sure Fergie's contacts will help him bring someone of quality. Especially as Walter Smith is already tied up at Rangers.
 I don't think the fact Fergie may retire in 2-3 years will have an effect. So many clubs replace their head coach every 2-3 years, and they always have an assistant, don't they? Just because we got used to an incredible situation where the manager is at his job for 20+ years doesn't mean his POSSIBLE (I don't actually believe he'll go) future departure means anything. Our job security is still better than anyone. Plus, someone may think he has a chance of getting Fergie's job if he does well as number 2. |
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3rd July 2008, 14:19
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3rd July 2008, 15:11
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3rd July 2008, 19:08
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I hate to say it, but I actually think Queiroz needs to move on and show some ambition if he wants to be considered for SAF's job in 2 to 3 years.
When SAF retires people will view Queiroz as simply a good assistant who can't hold down the big job unless he goes out and gains success in the top job. He went to manage Real Madrid, and we managed to get him back in short order, so I don't think there's anything to worry about. The Portugal job will only last for so long anyway. In the short term it's bad to lose him, but our Portuguese-speaking players are already settled in at the club, so I think it is less essential. A change of assistants could freshen things for the team as well. Still and all I would rather Queiroz stayed. |
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3rd July 2008, 19:28
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could he manage portugal part time???
do a good job for both of us for 2 years... convince any united fans who are not convinced that he is the right man to take over in 2 years time... whilst hes at it he could tap mouthino up cos that kids gonna be one hell of a player... |
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4th July 2008, 11:38
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Keeping Queiroz – A Key Player In Manchester United’s Affairs
With the constant speculation regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future making all the headlines, little mention has been made on Carlos Queiroz. Alan Dawson looks at the role the former Madrid boss has at Old Trafford, and ponders whether or not he is irreplaceable… The assistant head coach at Manchester United cannot help but attract manager-less clubs. He is one of the most respected assistants in world football - it was therefore inevitable that the likes of Real Madrid (which didn’t work out due to a series of disagreements), then Tottenham, Sporting, Benfica, and now Portugal, would all try and capture the Mozambique-born 55-year old. Queiroz has, somewhat worryingly for United fans, done little to quash the rumour that the Portuguese FA has offered him an international role. He said: “It gives me great pleasure that my name is linked. Have I been asked? I will make no comment. I will not talk about this now as I am on holiday.” If he were to leave M16 for a second time, it will prove a loss in a key player of United affairs. He may not be the tabloid darling that Ferguson is, but to the real fans, he is so much more, and is someone who will surely leave an indelible mark at the club for his focus on defence, his ability to unearth (and sign) young continental talent, and the link he provides the players to Sir Alex. Right-hand men How does he differ, if at all, to Sir Alex Ferguson’s previous assistants: Archie Knox; Brian Kidd; Walter Smith; and Steve McClaren? Well, Knox enjoyed two spells under Ferguson’s tutelage, firstly at Aberdeen where they both experienced European success, and then down to Manchester. Brian Kidd played a key role during United’s 1990s golden era: he began coaching the youth team in 1988 and oversaw the eventual development of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, before eventually taking up the assistant’s role. Walter Smith only had a brief role at the Red Devils, during the 2003-04 season where United won the Community Shield at the start of the campaign and finished the season with the FA Cup. Steve McClaren will always be remembered at Old Trafford for assisting Ferguson and the legendary ’99 team to an incredible and unprecedented treble. Like Knox, Queiroz has been Ferguson’s right-hand man on two different spells. In a similar fashion to Kidd, Queiroz has been awarded an accolade for developing youth. The 55 year old is largely considered the man who unearthed the Portuguese golden generation consisting of prominent players such as Luis Figo and Rui Costa. And, as a near parallel to McClaren, Queiroz has recently helped Ferguson guide their team through to a commendable double. Is it possible that Carlos Queiroz is not that different from his predecessors, he simply possesses all of their finer attributes, combined? Defence Carlos Queiroz is tactically astute. He is widely regarded as the man responsible for providing United with a more variable formation. Since he has returned to the fold, a 4-3-3 has been experimented with to great effect, and Ronaldo has been given license to roam, a role in which he excelled last season with an unrivalled goal tally. Sir Alex is aware of Queiroz’s input. A year after he returned from Madrid, Ferguson said: “I rely on Carlos a lot. He is a very capable man and brings his experience to bear in order to widen our horizons. He knows the team and gets on without interference. I have every confidence in our set-up.” He added: “If I was a young player starting out with United and found myself under a coach who works as hard and puts as much thought into helping me develop as Carlos does, then I would count myself very fortunate indeed.” His focus on a watertight defence has been key to Manchester United’s most recent seasons. For instance: A Queiroz-less Manchester United leaked 45 goals in the 2001-02 Premier League season. The next year (2002-03), with Queiroz, they conceded 34 goals. In 2003-04, when Carlos had a season in charge at Real Madrid, Manchester United conceded 35 goals. However, Queiroz was back at United the next season (2004-05) and as a defensive unit they were more secure, only allowing 26 goals past them. Since then, they have seen 34 goals, 27 goals, and most recently, 22 goals, cross their line in the top tier of English football. His defensive intelligence was also evident at Santiago Bernabeu. Carlos alerted Real Madrid officials to the emergence, and availability, of a future centre back star called Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira, or better known simply as Pepe. At the time he carried a price tag of €2 million. His request was rejected – defenders were not seen to sell shirts. However, three years later, Pepe found his way to Madrid for €30 million. Key link to non-British players Carlos’ knack for unearthing talent may continue to be known to United fans with the potential future emergence of little known Angolan: Mateus Goncalves, aka Manucho, who was signed in January, but immediately loaned to Panathinaikos where he managed to average a goal every other game. To an increasingly multi-cultural squad, it is essential you have coaches who can communicate with them in the most effective manner. Who better than Carlos Queiroz? After all, he is fluent in no less than five languages: Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French, and English. His Spanish was, no doubt, a big help in the courtship of Carlos Tevez, and keeping the likes of Barcelona and Internazionale at bay. Queiroz is generally credited with not only scouting two of Manchester United’s hottest young talents: Luis Nani, and Anderson Abreu, but also negotiating the deals that ensured their arrival at Old Trafford. In the event that both Ronaldo, and Queiroz were to leave, what would become of Nani and Anderson? The wonderkids signed for a combined £50 million last summer and have admitted in the past that they turn to them both for guidance: Ronaldo as the older brother, and Queiroz as the father figure. Father figure The older Sir Alex becomes, the less of a hands-on role he adopts. In recent years he has maintained distance between himself and his players. Carlos Queiroz plays counselor… he revels in the paternal role, and will talk to the players on more of a one-on-one basis, every day. Whenever Ferguson barks out his infamous ‘hairdryer’ treatment, who do you think would be there for them, playing good cop to the manager’s bad cop? Conclusion His work is hardly going unnoticed in the industry. Before the end of the season, Benfica attempted to prise him away from the draw of 76,000 capacity crowds by offering him a contract that would have made him the highest paid boss in the history of the club, with near enough exclusive control, yet Queiroz spurned their advances. However, What makes the Portugal job tempting is that he would be working with Portugal’s so-called ‘second generation’: Cristiano Ronaldo; Ricardo Carvalho; Jose Bosingwa; Joao Moutinho; Luis Nani; Ricardo Quaresma; Miguel Veloso - the list goes on. A man that was so successful with the Portuguese under-20s in the early ’90s must be attracted to the chance to show off his capabilities with such a promising national side. He even has experience at international level, having a brief spell with United Arab Emirates, followed by two years with South Africa. His loyalty to Ferguson, to a double winning team, to the club as a whole, is about to face its biggest test. The last time Ferguson had to work without an assistant Manchester United conceded the title to Arsenal. United fans must be hoping that the reported offer of a £500,000 pay rise is enough to keep one of the most fundamental players in Manchester United’s affairs, at Old Trafford. |
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4th July 2008, 12:03
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5th July 2008, 17:10
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Queiroz inches closer to Portugal post
Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz could be appointed as the new Portugal manager in the early stages of next week after the chairman of the Portuguese Football Federation revealed he was optimistic of landing his man in the coming days. Uncertainty over Queiroz’s future has gone hand-in-hand with Ronaldo-gate and United could now be struggling in their first Portuguese battle of the summer. Noises coming out of Old Trafford this week seemed to suggest the club were confident of holding onto Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man. However, Queiroz, who has been widely tipped as Ferguson’s eventual successor, is in frequent contact with his suitors and reports in Portugal claim he will hold make-or-break talks with United on Sunday. "I am optimistic and I believe that we could close this subject soon,” FPF chairman Gilberto Madail told Lusa. “I have spoken about mid-July but really those could be in the first days of the next week." Director of the Federation Jose Peseiro was also quick to give Queiroz his seal of approval: “This a good news for Portuguese football." If Queiroz was to become Luiz Felipe Scolari's successor it could spell bad news for United in their attempts to keep hold of Cristian Ronaldo, who is known to see his fellow countryman as a major factor in his own success with the club. http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/Ne...ueiroz-latest/ f*ck |
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5th July 2008, 17:30
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Does it actually say Queiroz there? No one's said any names yet, have they? It's all speculation.
They could well be on the verge on announcing Zico as Scolari's successor going by those quotes alone; all it says is that they're near to announcing their new national team coach, not who it is. |
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5th July 2008, 17:39
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