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There has been a lot of doom and gloom of late and as such I thought I would post a thread with a comedy slant to it.
BBC posted an article about Ed Woodward and how footballing decisions are being made by non footballing men.
The quotes by Woodward are laughable, but what is really funny are some of the comment made by posters on the BBC Website.
So, lets start off with the the article
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50091841
And my favourite:
BBC posted an article about Ed Woodward and how footballing decisions are being made by non footballing men.
The quotes by Woodward are laughable, but what is really funny are some of the comment made by posters on the BBC Website.
So, lets start off with the the article
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50091841
And here are some of the comments:Woodward, speaking at the club's annual all-staff meeting, says some of the allegations that have been made in recent times are wrong.
"There is a myth that we have non-football people making football decisions," he said. "I think that is insulting to the brilliant people who work on the football side in this club."
He added: "We've expanded our recruitment department in recent years and we believe this now runs in an efficient and productive way.
"Player recommendations and decisions are worked on by this department and by the first-team manager and his staff, not by senior management."
Woodward backs under-fire Solskjaer
Woodward has come under fire recently, while the club's owners, the Glazer family, were the subject of supporter discontent during the dismal 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on 6 October.
However, it is being stressed funds will be available should potential signings emerge in January, which is seen as a key month by some in making sure a disappointing season doesn't career out of control.
Club sources are aware the current situation is far below expectations.
This is United's worst start to a league campaign in 30 years, with three wins from 11 games in all competitions and no more than one goal in any game since the 4-0 victory over Chelsea on the opening day of the campaign.
Yet any mid-season recruitment will be done with a long-term view. Signing older players for the sake of it is being ruled out.
United's three summer signings - Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James - have all made a positive impact.
"The changes we saw over the summer have resulted in a very young squad," said Woodward.
"But it's also a squad, with the players and the culture, that provides a base camp for us to build and grow from as we start our new journey."
Solskjaer has power of veto over any signing and faced with the prospect of either operating with a slimmed down squad or signing players below the level he wanted this summer, went for the former option.
Senior United figures accepted this even though everyone, from the manager down, knew it brought inherent risk, especially if injuries struck in the way they have.
Now, Solskjaer is under pressure to turn the present situation around.
Well-placed sources are adamant the 46-year-old retains the support of Woodward and the Glazer family.
Woodward said last month the club needed to be patient and it is understood that even a heavy defeat at home to Liverpool on Sunday would not change the situation .
"The middle section of last season, after Ole's arrival, feels most relevant to what we want to achieve and where we want to be," said Woodward.
"We saw a team playing fast, fluid football, with a clear representation of the style and philosophy the manager wants.
"Ole has also instilled the discipline back into an environment where we may have lacked it in recent years. He is building a squad that respects the club's history, in which players work hard and respect their team-mates. No-one is bigger than the club."
Suarez: " I want to leave "
Coutinho: " I want to leave "
LFC: " Cheerio! "
De Gea: " I want to leave "
Pogba: " I want to leave "
Man Utd: " PLEASE DON'T GO! HERE'S £350, A WEEK!!! "
Great club ,
"We've expanded our recruitment department in recent years and we believe this now runs in an efficient and productive way"
-Maguire. In 2018, would have cost £70m. 12 months later signed for £80m
-Lukaku. Cost £75m. Sold to Inter for £58m (plus add ons)
-Sanchez. Paid £26m p/a in wages. Currently being paid £13m by Man Utd to play for Inter.
-Fred. £53m. Marketing ploy.
The Man Utd is deluded.
I think this man is referring to our DoF, Mr Woodward, who vetoed Mourinho's player choices. In other words, non-footballing men are making footballing decisions.Whoever runs it let him carry on. Give him a bonus and even a pat on the back. What an amazing job he does. May I suggest to give Ole another 5 yrs on his contract and then , only if necessary , have him replaced by Gary Neville. Keep the red flag of circus flying high. Joy to watch.
And my favourite:
It's more embarrassing to suggest a football person has made these decisions