Peter Schmeichel: Ex-Man Utd keeper considering applying for director role
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Big Pete.
Next to throw his name into the hat: Paul Parker.
Next to throw his name into the hat: Paul Parker.
Yeah this.
Cool, everyone should apply. Let the board interview him and find his merits.
No thanks. Hopefully when he does evaluate whether he has the qualifications, he will come to the same conclusion has everyone else. No Pete you are not qualified.
Don't mind Schmeichel but his ability to rub absolutely everybody the wrong way will stop him from getting anywhere near this job.
I'm considering to apply as well.
My FM record is exemplary
My FM record is exemplary
Yeah, no thanks. Are we going to have every ex player putting their hand in for the job now Solksjaer is here?
Nah, we can't become an old boys club. We need someone with a lot of experience in that role.
From the article...
"I really want to get involved in football again at some point. I know I'm getting older, but my life has just turned out a different way after I retired from football." Did he get that from the book "what not to say to prospective employers"?
There's more chance of Robbie Fowler being appointed.
"I really want to get involved in football again at some point. I know I'm getting older, but my life has just turned out a different way after I retired from football." Did he get that from the book "what not to say to prospective employers"?
There's more chance of Robbie Fowler being appointed.
Great keeper for us, but he's a knob.
Scandinavian takeover.
I don't see the problem with this. You might not think he's qualified but what qualification did Van Der Sar have before he went in at Ajax? Or lots of the former players involved at Bayern? Technical director is about getting the club to play in the United way so a former player should be ideal.
I also think it's a bit ironic that people talk about the lack of football people involved in the club but people would prefer the likes of Mitchell or whoever for this role.
I also think it's a bit ironic that people talk about the lack of football people involved in the club but people would prefer the likes of Mitchell or whoever for this role.
Lindelof for the armband.
Nah. He's been away from football for too long. No to Schmeichel, Cantona or Evra. Let's get someone proper.
Paul Mitchell or that Dortmund dude fits the role for us.
Paul Mitchell or that Dortmund dude fits the role for us.
Van der Sar took a job as marketing director before becoming a ceo at Ajax quite immediately after his playing career. He didn’t just throw his hat in the ring at the first possible big job that suited his fancy relying on name recognition alone to carry him there.
its like a window inside his head
Fair enough. I see a some of people's concerns are about him being out of the game for a long time. I think though that we shouldn't just dismiss ex-players for certain roles just because of a lack of experience.
Is that really worthy of front page BBC football headline?
He he
Let him apply. If he thinks he’s the right man for the job then fair enough.
It’s up to Woodward to make that decision. I’d be inclined to find someone like Paul Mitchell though.
It’s up to Woodward to make that decision. I’d be inclined to find someone like Paul Mitchell though.
I don't understand, is the job open? I mean has United searching for someone for sure?
Do you like Denis law?
He wont get it
The way I feel about Schmeichel as director of football
Very interesting point and youv'e already answered the question I was going to ask about him having the potential qualities and connections to fill the job.
But you are spot on, by interviewing everyone we will find out which unique qualities they have for the job.
Although I think a few people could still be a bit sour about him captaining city against us.
What is his qualifications and track record?.
The only ex keeper that could do the role is Van der sar. Would be great to see him back at the club in any capacity really.
Would really like him back in some capacity but he seems content at CEO of Ajax.
Those people would be irrational.
This thread is further proof that the Caf's qualification checklist for club positions are unrealistic.
He’s a bit thick, is Peter. Not particularly bright or articulate when he’s talking football on the tele. Which isn’t a barometer for success necessarily, but the only gauge we really have.
He's always seemed like someone who changes his mind like the wind. Not what you want to see in this role.
Good with me. Doesn't mean he should get it but he's certainly not the worst candidate.
Why do you mean by being irrational please mate?
That's a poor reflection on you then!
On football matters,he has no experience on the DOF/TD scene and I don't want Utd going down the route of an 'old boys network.' So thanks for the offer but I prefer paul Mitchell
Difference is Law asked to be subbed and felt sick.Schmeichel revelled in it