Robbie Boy
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I've still yet to come across any reasonable argument for keeping him.
There are many although not amazing arguments.I've still yet to come across any reasonable argument for keeping him.
He's doing things the United way!I've still yet to come across any reasonable argument for keeping him.
Not sure. There have a few performances this season so poor that it may, to put it mildly, call into question the players' belief in his abilityThere are many although not amazing arguments.
Cost too much to replace him.
All better managers that we badly needs got jobs already or we can't get them before this summer.
He knows our players better now than what the new manager would so quick fix might not work.
There is a chance he gets us into manager bounce form again at some point.
He has a semi decent cup record.
Good record against the top 6 clubs.
Has not lost the dressing room.
Ighalo is his signing so might have an idea with him.
Thus keeping him for this season might not be the worst idea in the world.
For the summer though there will be few arguments left.
Since the league form is just too bad and he has been beyond terrible in the market.
Yeah possibly. Confidence and happiness is low, but the fight is still around.Not sure. There have a few performances this season so poor that it may, to put it mildly, call into question the players' belief in his ability
It's a bit of a premature comparison since Ole did great when he first came in. Carlo is a great manager but let's see how he does for a while yet.See Everton for evidence of the difference a good/great manager can make. It may just be a ‘fit’ with the club, but I just don’t see the evidence that Ole is anywhere near a great manager. We won’t win the league unless we have a manager that is both.
I truly believe that a cultural rebuild is/was needed, but it should not be on the expense of results.To be fair the only truly smart thing he's done is con the board and some of the fans with his nonsensical "cultural rebuild" spiel.
That's the Dave Sexton United way or early Tommy Docherty United way? The United way, if its having a terrible win percentage, doing shit in the league, having no clear football direction then he's doing fine.He's doing things the United way!
8th...The time to rebuild stuff goes out of the window when the likes of Leicester, Sheff United and Wolves are above or around us, there’s no excuse to be trailing those teams.
Fair enough we aren’t on Liverpool/City’s level but in a season where Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal are bang average and arguably even worse than us we should be sat in 7th.
I don't care what anyone tells me Solskjaer couldn't have it easier to get fourth spot in his whole career in management compared to the opportunity this season. We have a worst points tally thus far compared to LVG, Moyes and Mourinho. Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea have been absolutely dreadful and Solskjaer still can't imprint any form of consistency to this team.The time to rebuild stuff goes out of the window when the likes of Leicester, Sheff United and Wolves are above or around us, there’s no excuse to be trailing those teams.
Fair enough we aren’t on Liverpool/City’s level but in a season where Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal are bang average and arguably even worse than us we should be sat in 7th.
Probably 9th after this weekend. Ole's not interested in the League position so early in the season. Its after the final game that counts.8th...
Because to Ole fanboys: Ole is 'cut from the same cloth' as Fergie, he and his coaching staff do things the 'United way' and they'd test positive for 'United DNA'. Such is the depth of their delusion. I can't believe I used to buy this nonsense and be on the fence with Ole in or out.We are 8th place with Sheffield United, Everton and Leicester ahead of us. That's quite damning isn't he?
I often wonder if the likes of Ole, Carrick, Mckenna and Phelan get sacked were they will go. Will they go to a top club or will they be lingering at Norway/Australia/1st division level? If you think that it's the latter then that's food for thought for everyone in here. What makes you think that people who can't make it to top clubs elsewhere are good enough for us?
There's a good chance Carrick and McKenna will be kept on in some capacity if Ole were to leave.Because to Ole fanboys: Ole is 'cut from the same cloth' as Fergie, he and his coaching staff do things the 'United way' and they'd test positive for 'United DNA'. Such is the depth of their delusion. I can't believe I used to buy this nonsense and be on the fence with Ole in or out.
Each and every one of them will rot in mediocrity once we get rid.
Mediocrity is an overestimate, mediocre is managing bottom table EPL teams. They'll fade into obscurity, quietly hushed and thrown as Pundits.Because to Ole fanboys: Ole is 'cut from the same cloth' as Fergie, he and his coaching staff do things the 'United way' and they'd test positive for 'United DNA'. Such is the depth of their delusion. I can't believe I used to buy this nonsense and be on the fence with Ole in or out.
Each and every one of them will rot in mediocrity once we get rid.
I think you're right unfortunately which really makes you wonder. These guy took over Faria when we were second place. Since then our performance plummeted under not 1 but 2 managers. How many manager's heads should end up at the stake before they lose their jobs as well?There's a good chance Carrick and McKenna will be kept on in some capacity if Ole were to leave.
Ole's signings have not been old, but I don't really think they are that great either. 80 mil for Maguire is daylight robbery and Pogba will probably leave in the summer. Leaving us even shorter in quality.Regardless of what happens in the end of the season. Least the next manager will he walking into a better team that isn't mentally destroyed. Ole did his best to buy some good effective players and didn't cave to buying old quick fixs type signings. That the next manager would be stuck with. Hope come to the end of the season he'll have done a good enough job to stay one more season.
I disagree. I think his signings have been pretty good. Maguire is a rock sometimes, AWB is an absolute monster when defending with his tackles. James is the only one that’s a bit off at the moment. Probably just burnt out from running like usain bolt every time. They all do their main jobs well. And now Fernandes looks pretty good from his first match, nearly scored a free kick from 30 years out. Finally have a good set piece taker. Could be a great team after the next summer when he finally strengthens the squad properly. If it doesn’t work out and he gets replaced that’s fine. Making him a dof wouldn’t be a bad shout. But that’s a different discussion.Ole's signings have not been old, but I don't really think they are that great either. 80 mil for Maguire is daylight robbery and Pogba will probably leave in the summer. Leaving us even shorter in quality.
No, it would be an abysmal shout.Making him a dof wouldn’t be a bad shout.
If we do that, we should go for Poch directly, he will get time to assess the squad instead of starting next July. With Euros, preseason will be messed up too with many players missing the tour.Would it be beneficial to relieve him off his duties and bring in a caretaker like Hiddink for the reminder of the season?
Hiddink is vastly experienced and it would allow the club to possibly announce Poch for next season.
I think a manager can easily asses a squad from afar.If we do that, we should go for Poch directly, he will get time to assess the squad instead of starting next July. With Euros, preseason will be messed up too with many players missing the tour.
There will be huge difference in what manager can see on match day and every day in the training. Why waste 4 months when we can give that time to plan for the next season.I think a manager can easily asses a squad from afar.
We did Mourinho early whilst LVG was still manager, you'd hope the club are thinking the same here.
Yeah, that would be just terrible decision and something I won't be surprised if we end up making.I can see it happening if we give him a ceremonial DoF title and give veto powers to the manager, ceo, board, groundskeepers and canteen staff
Much more likely to see a positive end of the season with a caretaker than we are with Ole at this point, there's nothing to suggest he's got it in him for us to finish well.Would it be beneficial to relieve him off his duties and bring in a caretaker like Hiddink for the remainder of the season?
Hiddink is vastly experienced and it would allow the club to possibly announce Poch for next season.
I agree. If the plan is to appoint Poch then bring him in now. We would probably have to pay compensation but it would give the fans a huge lift.If we do that, we should go for Poch directly, he will get time to assess the squad instead of starting next July. With Euros, preseason will be messed up too with many players missing the tour.
Tbh, I barely know what a dof is supposed to do fully. But doesn't it also entail picking players for the club to buy. He's done a good job of that for the moment.No, it would be an abysmal shout.
Why put him in a job he's even less qualified for than the one he's in now?
Can you imagine hiring the caretaker again..Much more likely to see a positive end of the season with a caretaker than we are with Ole at this point, there's nothing to suggest he's got it in him for us to finish well.
As long as we're not idiotic enough to hire the caretaker again.
It's more than just buying few players, it's about having good network and contacts. When you hire DoF you need someone who can do better job then Maguire + AWB. You need someone who can unearth good players from lesser leagues, proactive in reaching out to player agents to sign them on free transfers, having good enough network to know hidden clauses in contracts.Tbh, I barely know what a dof is supposed to do fully. But doesn't it also entail picking players for the club to buy. He's done a good job of that for the moment.
Quinton Fortune leading out the team at the start of next seasonCan you imagine hiring the caretaker again..
Yeah, club needs a huge lift now and signing someone like Poch can do that.I agree. If the plan is to appoint Poch then bring him in now. We would probably have to pay compensation but it would give the fans a huge lift.
Im not saying Maguire has been bad, but we are conceding the same as last season.I disagree. I think his signings have been pretty good. Maguire is a rock sometimes, AWB is an absolute monster when defending with his tackles. James is the only one that’s a bit off at the moment. Probably just burnt out from running like usain bolt every time. They all do their main jobs well. And now Fernandes looks pretty good from his first match, nearly scored a free kick from 30 years out. Finally have a good set piece taker. Could be a great team after the next summer when he finally strengthens the squad properly. If it doesn’t work out and he gets replaced that’s fine. Making him a dof wouldn’t be a bad shout. But that’s a different discussion.
Ed Woodward: "Hold my beer"Time will not make Solskjær a good manager.
He’s massively out of his depth and this will probably go down as the stupidest managerial appointment in our history.
Down to poor coaching/training/tactics.Im not saying Maguire has been bad, but we are conceding the same as last season.