Pochettino or Brendan Rodgers?

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Neither, anyone would be an enormous improvement from Ole to be fair but I want a manager that can make us challenge for top titles.

I think we’ve seen what both can achieve and neither is good enough to compete with City and Liverpool, I would preffer we take a gamble on one of those fresh new german managers that may be the next big thing and gets us playing exciting again.
 

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Dunno, but I'm sceptical of Rodgers.
Based on what exactly?

Rodgers has big club, PL and CL experience from Liverpool, know how on how to win league titles and cups from Scotland and proven already proven on how he can hit the ground running with relatively limited resources at Leicester (which I doubt Pep or Jose could replicate).

Throughout last 8 years he has shown his ability to win through attacking and attractive football. He is also ‘on the way up’ in terms to self confidence and modernity. I also admire how he integrates himself into the local community his club resides in, and think the job at United would be the pinnacle of his career.

If we chose according to qualifications and desirable attributes Poch has several issues: question mark around his winning mentality, eroded self confidence after sacking at Spurs, and he also looks in need of a break from the game. United would also likely be a stepping stone for him on his way to Real Madrid.

If we use SAF as a template for requirements of the job, Rodgers has an even better pre United CV than the great man himself. Vis a vis desirable attributes, I can’t think of a better candidate.
 

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Rodgers is hardly a legendary Liverpool figure with a deep connection to their club. I doubt he gives a toss about their club anymore, and the feelings are probably mutual with their fans. If he was the right man for the job at United, and I'm far from convinced he is, then I wouldn't't let his few years learning his trade of managing a bigger club like Liverpool worry me.
 

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Always thought Rodgers was a good manager have said when he was at Celtic that I felt he deserved a shot at a big job.

Having said that, he's a Liverpool guy in my eyes now and it wouldn't sit right. He's a bit cringeworthy too.

Poch would have been a clear choice not long ago but you can already see the inevitable posts on here when it turns sour under Poch andeveryone is wondering why we went for him after he was struggling at Spurs. It happened with Jose, a manager with proven success everywhere else and a better manager then Poch.

Basically my feelings right now are that Ole needs to go soon, but Poch would maybe not be a strong choice. We need somebody riding on a high, playing good football. Somebody that will inspire fans and players alike. I have no idea who I'd go for. I've become pretty despondent about the whole situation and can't see where the answers are going to come from.
 

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I don't want to hear the word "Character" on repeat for post-game speeches. So no to Brendan.
 

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Rodgers. I find his football more entertaining. He's a joke character, but that's separate from his on the field product.
 

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Look at the team Pochettino built at Spurs. Such a progressive beautiful team that any sane fan would love to support.

I can’t remember any foundation Rodgers has set.

We need to rebuild the right way and the only manager that can 100% trusted in this department should be Mauricio Pochettino. I want technical gifted outfielders at United, intelligent, centerback playmakers, and energetic fullbacks with forward thinking approach.
 

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Always thought Rodgers was a good manager have said when he was at Celtic that I felt he deserved a shot at a big job.

Having said that, he's a Liverpool guy in my eyes now and it wouldn't sit right. He's a bit cringeworthy too.

Poch would have been a clear choice not long ago but you can already see the inevitable posts on here when it turns sour under Poch andeveryone is wondering why we went for him after he was struggling at Spurs. It happened with Jose, a manager with proven success everywhere else and a better manager then Poch.

Basically my feelings right now are that Ole needs to go soon, but Poch would maybe not be a strong choice. We need somebody riding on a high, playing good football. Somebody that will inspire fans and players alike. I have no idea who I'd go for. I've become pretty despondent about the whole situation and can't see where the answers are going to come from.
The two managers that I would look at outside of Pochettino would be Ten Haag & Nagelsmann.

I get the impression those guys are happy with their current projects but could see either as future Utd managers.

I do also like Ancelotti as he is a proven winner like Mourinho but don't reckon he is interested in a return to the premier league.
 
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I wouldn't let Rodgers nowhere near the club, regardless of his managing credentials.
:lol: Why?

I would take him over Pochettino because his football is aggressive, dynamic and all-out attack. Even if we're destined to be shite for a few more years, at least let us be so whilst playing front-foot football!
 

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Not sure about either. Of the two I would say Rodgers. But my feeling is we need a hard nut next. We need someone sure and with a good profile who is willing to push the board for the right players. Maybe Simeone.
Last thing we need. We need to make sure our next set of managers, have nothing to do with transfers or recruitment.
 

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Rodgers is not the man we need, but the one we deserve.

It's funny how our club and Arsenal are still competing for something similar - it used to be league titles, now it is for the crown of "Banter FC".
 

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If mctominay and pogba had been available for the last 2 games this thread wouldn't have been made.
So who's fault is it we're light in CM?

Ole decided that he didn't need to replace Fellaini and Herrera because he had Fred and Pereira, only to then be left short having to play Fred and Pereira. Ole made the call and has been left short.
 

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Poch all day long, even though Rodgers might be the best British manger right now. Actually I might be kind of biased, because I beg for Poch for 3-4 years already and Rodgers has history at Liverpool, but who cares. Its pretty obvious theres no chance Rodgers would go to United right now, he has no reason for it, on the other hand, Poch can wait unitl the next season and make some preaprations.
 

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:lol: Why?

I would take him over Pochettino because his football is aggressive, dynamic and all-out attack. Even if we're destined to be shite for a few more years, at least let us be so whilst playing front-foot football!
You seriously need to ask this question? He is an ex-Liverpool manager. I know that Busby played for them, but I’m not sure if the rivalry was as intense as it is now. He is also not a manager of Pep/Klopp’s caliber - those are the ones that would pose a harder question if the opportunity were to arise (it won’t, but still).
 

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So who's fault is it we're light in CM?

Ole decided that he didn't need to replace Fellaini and Herrera because he had Fred and Pereira, only to then be left short having to play Fred and Pereira. Ole made the call and has been left short.
Yeah I dont disagree with you on that. Our summer business left us short but I dont think he should be sacked for that reason, do you?
 

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Rogers i not leaving Leicester for United even at the end of the season i feel but the availability of Poch is the only reason all these discussions have come up and i think he's the right choice for us.
 

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Dumb comment when Busby’s two playing clubs were Liverpool and City before becoming our manager.
Yup. it's okay to change opinions with circumstances. It's okay to dislike someone as a player or manager but warm to them after their direct involvement in a rivalry is over. Likewise it's ok to sour to someone that you once did idolize.

What's worse for me is sticking to one view only to play the top red card. Being better at blind cult following doesn't cut it.
 

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Rodgers is a bit hit and miss in the transfer market but his style of play is more attractive than Pochettino.

But I'm not sure about his record of working with youth players. We have a very young squad and Pochettino has already proven that he can develop young players and take them to the next level
 
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I'd be really happy with either of them. Rodgers is someone going from strength to strength, some of the football he's capable of playing is breath taking. He's someone whose career is very much on the rise and seems to learn from his mistakes. Pochettino on the other hand does seem tailor made for United, I don't think his football is as pretty as it is effective but the Spurs team he put together was excellent. I do have a few reservations about Pochettino though, especially after his spectacular collapse in 2019.
 

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I can't believe anyone in their right mind would choose Rodgers over Pochettino. It's just recency bias blinding people.

The guy was in the SPL last year and had an even worse end to his Liverpool tenure, than Poch at Spurs. Pochettino's recent body of work is far more impressive than Rodgers, its not even a contest.
 

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Neither.

My head says Rogers the better coach. My heart still associates him with Liverpool.

I like Poch but I don't think he'd do a good job here.
 

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Whom would you pick and why if or when the inevitable happens?

To be honest, I'm leaning towards Rodgers, as much as it pains me to say but he's working wonders with Liecester and let's not forget he had Liverpool playing scintillating football. We're also notoriously unlucky with Argies -- always turns sour, so there's that.

What do you fellas and ladies think?
I would agree. Rodgers will win a Prem title.

He was within a slip of getting one before.
He knows what he is at. Players respond to him.
 

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Rodgers, the football his teams plays is just so good. We haven't had that in way too long of a time.
 

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I can't believe anyone in their right mind would choose Rodgers over Pochettino. It's just recency bias blinding people.

The guy was in the SPL last year and had an even worse end to his Liverpool tenure, than Poch at Spurs. Pochettino's recent body of work is far more impressive than Rodgers, its not even a contest.
Sure but Rodgers also plays an exciting brand of football and does seem to do wonders with players he finds. I think both are atrocious in the market so would need a proper structure above the manager to be effective.
 

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It makes no difference which we go for whilst the gormless gimp has his chubby meddlesome incompetent banker wanker digits in the mix. Until Woodward goes we are screwed.
 

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You want to steal Brenda from Leicester when they're seemingly the only challengers to Liverpool this year?

No, that won't do at all.

It's got to be Poch.
 

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Wouldn't mind either, if I have to pick it will be Poch.
 

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It makes no difference which we go for whilst the gormless gimp has his chubby meddlesome incompetent banker wanker digits in the mix. Until Woodward goes we are screwed.
Would it be harsh to expect Ed to resign given that Ole would be the fourth manager in succession to fail under his leadership?
 

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Rodgers is a very good manager. Feels like it's a man who gets stuck in and is not flash and talks too much like some people are, Klopp and Pep included.
That said I am for Ole all the way, and Rodgers wouldn't manage us, nor should we want any of the old LFC managers, but any other club can benefit a lot of him.
 

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I think we’ve seen what both can achieve and neither is good enough to compete with City and Liverpool, I would preffer we take a gamble on one of those fresh new german managers that may be the next big thing and gets us playing exciting again.
You're basing that on their time in charge of Spurs & Leicester. Neither have the resources City or Liverpool do. And tbf, Leicester are clear of City right now anyway.
 

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Either would do as long as Ole is removed. Can't wait too long as we will be battling to stay out of the relegation zone soon.