Peter Schmeichel: Ex-Man Utd keeper considering applying for director role

[maverickjesus]

If you have to publically state your desire to take on the role, you ain't getting it. He would be complete disaster anyway, he's got a black hole between his ears.

Paul Mitchell please. Hell I'd take Phil Mitchell to be honest.

 

[Ban]

It is sad, he was probably United best ever keeper, but respect goes both ways, and his time at City,
and especially his behaviour showed a lack of respect to United and the fans.

Other players have made similar moves, but still behaved in a way that respected the club they previously played for.

Tbh dont know the whole story. What's that about, behavior and all?

 

[Buchan]

Tbh dont know the whole story. What's that about, behavior and all?

Cartwheeled in front of United supporters at Maine Road in 2002-03 when City beat us 3-1.

He’s a wanker.

 

[luke511]

Ed Woodward's no mug, he won't have a chance.

 

[Ban]

Cartwheeled in front of United supporters at Maine Road in 2002-03 when City beat us 3-1.

He’s a wanker.

Ugh. That's bad.

 

[Harry190]

Great respect for the greats in this forum. Sensational even.

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Great respect for the greats in this forum. Sensational even.

People have described why they don't like him.

Taunting Utd fans after a derby day defeat is the actions of a cnut.

 

[Harry190]

People have described why they don't like him.

Taunting Utd fans after a derby day defeat is the actions of a cnut.

Doesn't matter when he's done what he did for the club. Best GK I've ever seen, fully invested in the team he played for, says we when interviewed about United. People are allowed to make mistakes from time to time. United supporters are not a bunch of snowflakes.

 

[Mike Smalling]

Thought he was busy doing propaganda for Putin on Russia Today? That application should go straight to the dustbin.

 

[JMack1234]

Yeah thanks but no thanks.

We don't need former club legends with no experience taking over these very important jobs. We need a first class director of football with a proven track recored not Peter Schmeichel.

 

[Siorac]

Thought he was busy doing propaganda for Putin on Russia Today? That application should go straight to the dustbin.

Wait, what?

 

[Red For Ever]

Tbh dont know the whole story. What's that about, behavior and all?

He left United saying he was retiring abroad, for a few years United struggled to find a replacement suitable.
He came back to play for City, although as a player you do what you can to stay at the top, many at United,
thought that was not acceptable for a United hero, especially as he had not really retired, and he was still
good enough to be at United.
I guess its the difference between being a fan of the club and having a job as a professional footballer.

But it wasn't like Tevez, Hargreaves, Cole, etc, Schmeichel had a bigger place in Uniteds recent history, and a bigger
place in the hearts of many United fans, so the sense of betrayal was more deeply felt.

For many United fans it felt like betrayal, although he wasn't the first, Denis Law still loved by United fans, was possibly the
most famous, even scored a goal that ( incorrectly ) many felt relegated United. I think in the modern era Denis Laws
move and the (in)famous goal, would be treated much more harshly by United fans than it was back in 1974

His behaviour when he played for City against United, and city won 3 - 1 was pretty classless, but you could argue that as a City
player he was entitled to celebrate, but as an ex United legend it was not easy for United fans to take, and many lost respect for
him that day.

 

[Sultan]

If Mitchell gets the job expect Poch to follow.

 

[ROFLUTION]

What is his qualifications and track record?.

TV host on Danish TV for Champions League matches

Sorry, from watching him talk a lot as a host, I just don't think he's smart enough. Fantastic keeper though.

We need someone with a scouting brain

 

[Mike Smalling]

Wait, what?

Before the World Cup he did a series on Russia Today, which is pretty much the propaganda outlet for the Russian government. I think he travelled around the country and did episodes for each region.

He received some backlash for it (at least in the Danish press), because he was obviously instructed what to say. He can do what he wants, of course, but it just seems like bad judgement given the international political landscape.

 

[ROFLUTION]

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.

Yeah, he's always sounded both likable, well grounded and like he has some sense.

He's CEO of Ajax. Seems like a perfect candidate really. Could see it from both sides of the table.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...-van-der-Sar-bids-win-Europa-League-Ajax.html

 

[Dinghy]

If you have to publically state your desire to take on the role, you ain't getting it. He would be complete disaster anyway, he's got a black hole between his ears.

Paul Mitchell please. Hell I'd take Phil Mitchell to be honest.

This. That pretty much writes him off already as a serious candidate for the role.

 

[Luffy]

Well, as long as you are just considering, consider away, Peter! And please feel free to keep considering for the next, oh, let's say 5 years or so. Such a decisions, unlike one on one situations against a striker, should not be rushed into.

 

[Sean_RedDevil]

He can feck off to City.

 

[Red For Ever]

Great respect for the greats in this forum. Sensational even.

Respect works both ways.

Probably the best keeper United ever had, but behaved in a way that lost the respect of many United fans.

For some, being a "United Great" is more than just being the best player on the pitch

Eric was not the best player on the pitch, but most regard him a "United Great" its difficult to explain exactly, and it can vary from one person to another.

For me, he would get in United's best ever team, but would not get in a United's legends team, there is a difference.

 

[Irrational.]

No thanks Pete.

 

[ManchesterYoda]

I would prefer the director of football to be someone that never played for a rival, even if they are a legend. Won't lose sleep about it, just "prefer" it.
Give it Giggsy. A legend and 100% United.

 

[Mibabalou]

pass

 

[Ban]

He left United saying he was retiring abroad, for a few years United struggled to find a replacement suitable.
He came back to play for City, although as a player you do what you can to stay at the top, many at United,
thought that was not acceptable for a United hero, especially as he had not really retired, and he was still
good enough to be at United.
I guess its the difference between being a fan of the club and having a job as a professional footballer.

But it wasn't like Tevez, Hargreaves, Cole, etc, Schmeichel had a bigger place in Uniteds recent history, and a bigger
place in the hearts of many United fans, so the sense of betrayal was more deeply felt.

For many United fans it felt like betrayal, although he wasn't the first, Denis Law still loved by United fans, was possibly the
most famous, even scored a goal that ( incorrectly ) many felt relegated United. I think in the modern era Denis Laws
move and the (in)famous goal, would be treated much more harshly by United fans than it was back in 1974

His behaviour when he played for City against United, and city won 3 - 1 was pretty classless, but you could argue that as a City
player he was entitled to celebrate, but as an ex United legend it was not easy for United fans to take, and many lost respect for
him that day.

Basically he acted like a big dick.

 

[Chairman Steve]

I'm always sceptical if we head towards a 'jobs for the boys' / nepotism regime. People should get the job if they're actually good at the job and not because they played x amount of games for us and won x amount of trophies.

If the best man for the job is also a Utd legend then it's a bonus.

 

[Red For Ever]

Basically he acted like a big dick.

I guess thats another way of putting it

 

[Rhyme Animal]

Paul Mitchell please.

Someone with history of doing good job in the role - someone who deserves the opportunity at Utd.

 

[VeevaVee]

The way I feel about Schmeichel as director of football

so good.

I can't remember what happened after the game. Was Gary alright with him then?

 

[Eric's Seagull]

I can't remember what happened after the game. Was Gary alright with him then? so good.

Still dont think he is https://www.90min.com/posts/6224399...on-behind-refusal-to-shake-ex-teammate-s-hand

 

[jem]

We have only a few ex-players who are remotely qualified.
VDS and Silvestre.
Can't even say they are qualified.

What's Silvestre up to these days? Haven't heard a thing about him. I think VDS could be a very good candidate.

 

[Adisa]

What's Silvestre up to these days? Haven't heard a thing about him. I think VDS could be a very good candidate.

Last I heard, he was a director at Rennes.

 

[Eric's Seagull]

Last I heard, he was a director at Rennes.

Any news on how he is doing there please?

 

[Eric's Seagull]

What's Silvestre up to these days? Haven't heard a thing about him. I think VDS could be a very good candidate.

Silvestre was at Rennes but left in 2016. Not sure what he is doing at the moment or if he would be worth giving a role too.

 

[SteveJ]

"I'm considering: 'Do I have the qualities?' And if I come up to an answer to that question, then I will put my name in the hat.

"I'll have a good think about this over Christmas and New Year and make a decision about it."

He's certainly qualified for the club's 'preparing a bid' approach to business.

 

[Schneckerl]

BVB's DoF would be sweet.

 

[kps88]

No chance we appoint someone with zero experience in the role.

 

[SATA]

He can apply all he wants, doesn't mean he will get the job. Thank you for your participation Peter

 

[Seanus]

Ole as DoF with Poch as coach-would be very interesting!

 

[Eric's Seagull]

Cartwheeled in front of United supporters at Maine Road in 2002-03 when City beat us 3-1.

He’s a wanker.

Immense respect what he did for us as a player.
AS a person after |That cartwheel...................................................................................

 

[Siorac]

Before the World Cup he did a series on Russia Today, which is pretty much the propaganda outlet for the Russian government. I think he travelled around the country and did episodes for each region.

He received some backlash for it (at least in the Danish press), because he was obviously instructed what to say. He can do what he wants, of course, but it just seems like bad judgement given the international political landscape.

Wow. Schmeichel the political commentator. Never expected to see the day.