POLL ADDED: Would you want Jose Mourinho as the next Manchester United manager?

[Randall Flagg]

That is a very cynic way of viewing things. Sure, he just had the worst 'season' ever by a top manager. He is also the active manager who has won more trophy than anyone else though. So, it is more likely that this season was a fluke, rather than him being shit.

He looks on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Some days on match day he was like a man who slept in a ditch

I don't think I have ever seen such a fall from grace. He managed to fallout with everyone at the club

This happened just a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Riz]

I can't believe the vote in favour of Mourinho has gone over 50%. After Moyes and Van Gaal he would be the third disastrous choice. If we appoint him we'll be like Liverpool after 1990 and the glory days will become just history for us. Mourinho is divisive, engenders little trust in his players, will not attract top class talent as he is now seriously-tarnished goods and his football, even when successful, was boring and negative. If he's appointed the board would lose any last credibility it still has. We want a manager who will inspire a revival and make United a team that top players would want to come to - and that's not Mourinho.

He's the most successful active manager on the planet, I don't think he'd struggle to attract star players to Man United. Out of interest who is this manager that will inspire a revival?

 

[Dumbat12]

My vote is no and will be remain that way.

Reason is I hate him and think he is a cnut. It would be an actual sad day for me if he gets the job

It will be a strange time supporting a club managed by someone I really dislike

Sorry, but that is a ridiculous thing to say. You like Sir Alex, correct? Well, let's say that SAF and Mourinho are very much alike in how they handled the media and the dressing room. So what's the difference? You really don't remember what shenanigans SAF did under his reign? The only reason you dislike Mourinho is because he isn't ours, and the only reason you like SAF is because he gave so much to the club, no matter his behavior at times.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Southampton are on top of this midfield battle.

 

[Revan]

He looks on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Some days on match day he was like a man who slept in a ditch

I don't think I have ever seen such a fall from grace. He managed to fallout with everyone at the club

This happened just a couple of weeks ago.

It is possible that this is so, but unlikely. Have heard people saying so (that Madrid broke him etc) since he came at Chelsea, but then he walked the league last season.

 

[NoLogo]

Ah feck it after today I don't give a shit anymore. I'd take Satan himself as our new manager if that means getting rid of LvG.

 

[SteveJ]

He's history's greatest monster.

 

[Riz]

Ah feck it after today I don't give a shit anymore. I'd take Satan himself as our new manager if that means getting rid of LvG.

Red Devils duh

 

[Randall Flagg]

Sorry, but that is a ridiculous thing to say. You like Sir Alex, correct? Well, let's say that SAF and Mourinho are very much alike in how they handled the media and the dressing room. So what's the difference? You really don't remember what shenanigans SAF did under his reign? The only reason you dislike Mourinho is because he isn't ours, and the only reason you like SAF is because he gave so much to the club, no matter his behavior at times.

It's ridiculous to state my opinion? Jesus

I don't find them similar at all by the way

 

[Earthquake]

He's history's greatest monster.

Can't be, sure Chelsea don't have any history.

 

[SteveJ]

Can't be, sure Chelsea don't have any history.

 

[vidic blood & sand]

Shit .... more united fans want Jose than don't.

Takes a swig of glenfiddich and shakes head in despair.

 

[m1tch]

Speaks volumes about Jose that despite his record, despite how desperate we are to replace LVG, and how desperate most are that it's not with Giggs, that he only has a 50% approval rating here.
The fantasy of Pep coming in the summer probably influences that maybe, which is quite sad really cause he's going to city.

 

[Cheesy]

I am sure when I first voted in this poll it was about 60-65 in favour of No, and now it's virtually 50-50

I'd imagine it's partly being influenced by the fact that LVG continues to get worse. Some people who were still on the fence about LVG may firmly want him out now, and see Mourinho as a reasonable option.

 

[bleedred]

Am I the only one who would have him as 1st option, meaning even over Pep?

 

[Moriarty]

The fantasy of Pep coming in the summer probably influences that maybe, which is quite sad really cause he's going to city.

And a fantasy it surely is. I can't see Pep coming here. Mourinho, on the other hand, would relish the job and I think he'd adapt to our way of doing things. As I've said before, a pissed off and fired-up Mourinho with a point to prove would be great for the club.

 

[Moriarty]

Am I the only one who would have him as 1st option, meaning even over Pep?

No. I'm with you.

 

[Riz]

Am I the only one who would have him as 1st option, meaning even over Pep?

I'm starting to lean that way, in terms of Premier League the only one more adept is Fergie.

 

[Ixion]

He looks on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Some days on match day he was like a man who slept in a ditch

I don't think I have ever seen such a fall from grace. He managed to fallout with everyone at the club

This happened just a couple of weeks ago.

Honestly I think he just wanted out of Chelsea, him going back there was never going to be a long term thing and when they didn't get all the players he wanted in the summer he couldn't be bothered. I reckon he was trying to get the sack.

 

[SalfordRed1960]

Shit .... more united fans want Jose than don't.

Takes a swig of glenfiddich and shakes head in despair.

Think this is being swayed by the fact they want LVG out.

Just think all those entertaining games we will see (cough) and how the likes of Adnan, McNair, Lingard, Varela & Co get chances. I am sure we will hear a lot of at least he wins. Oh dear, real glory hunters.

 

[Fitchett]

Mourinho has achieved short term success with a number of clubs. This can be his chance to build a legacy and deliver long term success, which could explain his long standing interest in the United job. He knows that we are one of the very few elite clubs in the world who can offer him that opportunity. This fresh goal for Mourinho could be a great call for us. He's always had great respect for SAF, it wouldn't be a complete surprise if he wanted to emulate him and build a dynasty.

 

[Earthquake]

Honestly I think he just wanted out of Chelsea, him going back there was never going to be a long term thing and when they didn't get all the players he wanted in the summer he couldn't be bothered. I reckon he was trying to get the sack.

Feckin' hell, that's exactly the kind of character we need here, get that man a contract....

 

[Revan]

Am I the only one who would have him as 1st option, meaning even over Pep?

Would certainly take Mourinho now rather than Pep in summer, but if it was which one of them now, would have chosen Pep.

 

[Stan Jefferson]

Think this is being swayed by the fact they want LVG out.

Just think all those entertaining games we will see (cough) and how the likes of Adnan, McNair, Lingard, Varela & Co get chances. I am sure we will hear a lot of at least he wins. Oh dear, real glory hunters.

So if you voted yes your a glory hunter right? Whys that, because you've already decided everybody's reasoning for voting yes without actually asking them? Theres nothing like a really good sweeping generalisation to get your point across.

 

[Ish]

Sorry, but that is a ridiculous thing to say. You like Sir Alex, correct? Well, let's say that SAF and Mourinho are very much alike in how they handled the media and the dressing room. So what's the difference? You really don't remember what shenanigans SAF did under his reign? The only reason you dislike Mourinho is because he isn't ours, and the only reason you like SAF is because he gave so much to the club, no matter his behavior at times.

You're honestly comparing Mou and SAF's behavior as comparable?

 

[Riz]

Well if anything I guess we'll know by Tuesday. If Van Gaal isn't gone by then we'll know Mourinho isn't an option for the board.

 

[SalfordRed1960]

So if you voted yes your a glory hunter right? Whys that, because you've already decided everybody's reasoning for voting yes without actually asking them? Theres nothing like a really good sweeping generalisation to get your point across.

I didn't say that. I said the argument for him coming is based on he wins, not his playing style and bringing in youth. So if you are only interested in the glory I think that would define you as a glory hunter. However, I think people who have now voted are basically doing it as they want LVG out.

 

[SteveJ]

Bah. If José had a face like a bag of spanners, his fans wouldn't want to shag him be him him to be our boss.
So there.

 

[Sam]

You're honestly comparing Mou and SAF's behavior as comparable?

Lets not pretend Fergie wasn't a massive cnut at times. But he was our cnut and we all loved him.

 

[Revan]

You're honestly comparing Mou and SAF's behavior as comparable?

To be fair, talking with rival fans you might think that they were talking about Satan himself when they were talking for Fergie.

We have been rival fans to Mourinho when he has been in England.

Fergie - Mourinho analogy (in terms of personality) has been for a decade now, and that isn't a coincidence. Fergie had his share of nonsense interviews, moaning, criticizing referees, falling out with players etc.

 

[Spoony]

Lets not pretend Fergie wasn't a massive cnut at times. But he was our cnut and we all loved him.

He wasn't as bad. Mourinho would've been in charge had it not been for his antics.

 

[Speak]

Most non-United fans thought Sir Alex was a 'cnut' too.

 

[RedChip]

I don't like him but I voted yes; right now I think we can do with winning something. Building for the future is all very well but we need to keep our hands in (on the trophies). I think Mourhino can do that.

 

[Ish]

To be fair, talking with rival fans you might think that they were talking about Satan himself when they were talking for Fergie.

We have been rival fans to Mourinho when he has been in England.

Fergie - Mourinho analogy (in terms of personality) has been for a decade now, and that isn't a coincidence. Fergie had his share of nonsense interviews, moaning, criticizing referees, falling out with players etc.

Lets not pretend Fergie wasn't a massive cnut at times. But he was our cnut and we all loved him.

I don't pretend SAF wasn't lads. I think we'd all agree on that. And I can definitely see similarities in their leadership style - the siege mentality, the fallout with some players, refs are against us etc. But trying to say they were cut from the essentially the same cloth (which I'm not accusing u two of btw), is doing a disservice to SAF IMO.

Mou has shown, in the extreme, that there's almost no line he won't cross. Has SAF ever fecking poked anyone on the sidelines in the eye, let alone get into shoving matches?

 

[Revan]

I don't pretend SAF wasn't lads. I think we'd all agree on that. And I can definitely see similarities in their leadership style - the siege mentality, the fallout with some players, refs are against us etc. But trying to say they were cut from the essentially the same cloth (which I'm not accusing u two of btw), is doing a disservice to SAF IMO.

Mou has shown, in the extreme, that there's almost no line he won't cross. Has SAF ever fecking poked anyone on the sidelines in the eye, let alone get into shoving matches?

No, but he came close to assaulting Mancini:


In fact, he was definitely trying to do that if there weren't many people to stop them from fighting.

Not comparable, of course, but lets not pretend that Mourinho does that every day.

 

[Ish]

No, but he came close to assaulting Mancini:

In fact, he was definitely trying to do that if there weren't many people to stop them from fighting.

Not comparable, of course, but lets not pretend that Mourinho does that every day.

Mancini (& city) did get under the old mans skin for sure

That's how many examples of SAF we can pick out over the course of his 30 odd year managerial career. If we did the same with mourinho? The hiding in the laundry basket, the Anders Frisk incident....there are countless other incidents.

But at the end if the day it's all opinions mate and were in a sport where it's becoming ever difficult to try and choose the "moral high ground". So I'll have no issue with Mou becoming our manager, but in my opinion, I wouldn't want him to, for he reasons stated - also with a couple of footballing reasons.

 

[Revan]

Mancini (& city) did get under the old mans skin for sure

That's how many examples of SAF we can pick out over the course of his 30 odd year managerial career. If we did the same with mourinho? The hiding in the laundry basket, the Anders Frisk incident....there are countless other incidents.

But at the end if the day it's all opinions mate and were in a sport where it's becoming ever difficult to try and choose the "moral high ground". So I'll have no issue with Mou becoming our manager, but in my opinion, I wouldn't want him to, for he reasons stated - also with a couple of footballing reasons.

It isn't the only one though. Especially when it comes to referees, he was probably the most disrespectful when it comes to it.

 

[Antisocial]

I'm keeping my vote as 'no' since I don't want Jose to be Manchester United manager (and yes I realise that isn't really the question), but I'm at the stage where I think it might actually be the best thing for us - a change is needed (though I wouldn't expect an immediate turnaround), we've missed Klopp and Ancelotti and very likely also Pep, with other good options also appearing unavailable either now or in the summer, so we're basically left with Jose as our best option.

Maybe after the Chelsea game, this will become reality.

 

[Ish]

It isn't the only one though. Especially when it comes to referees, he was probably the most disrespectful when it comes to it.

He's rants at referees have never resulted in any of them receiving death threats & retiring though? Or at least, as far as I'm aware.

Either way, I think we're just going in circles but I respect your opinion and those others who'd be keen for Jose to sign. He's one of thee, if not thee, best around. You guys see it as bringing success back to United. And we desperately need it.

My opinion is still too swayed by Mou's past - he's left most clubs after 3-4 seasons after falling out with people, the almost total lack of faith in youth, his tactics are extremely pragmatic/defensive (his Madrid basically butchered Barca in el Clasico, he parks the bus when it's needed to win - no problem) etc. But his team's did play exciting football a lot of the time though and that is often overlooked.

Like I said, his pragmatism could even be a massive positive in most people's eyes. So I guess let's agree to disagree and see how this one pans out as most "pro and con" points would have been discussed to death in his thread.

Fwiw, we need to start getting these appointments spot on or else we'll just fall further and further behind. A motivated and pumped up mourinho might just be as close to a sure thing as you'll get in today's market.

 

[Jazz]

I don't know, but Jose looks like a man who had a nervous breakdown. How on earth is he going to react in the pressure cooker of a United needing results immediately? We don't seem to have any good options at this point I don't think...