I doubt the fans will be fine with Barca being shite for another 6 months. Xavi or no, they will start whinging. It's not like Koeman isn't a Barca legend. Though the way he waddles about you'd be forgiven for forgetting.
Barcelona: Charged with corruption .... again!
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Yes, still seen through a United perspective by United fans. I don’t find it very shocking.
Anyway, silly thing for us to argue about so let’s move on.
Koeman was a big legend for the club and I will forever cheer his goals against Porto
, but nowadays fans are more familiar with Xavi, and he's a La Masia former player too which also helps for local fans. I think fans will cut Xavi some slack for a few weeks, they know things are looking bad and changes are needed.So Barjuan until they get Xavi permanently. It did work out pretty good last time they hired a former player with little managing experience.
Xavi’s first match will be the CL match against Kiev
Many will be quick to remind you that we are not like other clubs. We stand by the manager and all that shite.
He got hammered off Madrid then lost last night again to a relegation threatened team. Solskjaer will at least get Tottenham
Don't think it was Bartomeu he was against. It's all of it. The club runs themselves like a country ffs, holding elections every few years to choose a president. Whoever's in charge is more concerned with winning the next election than doing what's best for the team. And all that left Pep to do an insane amount of day-to-day work, he even used to be responsible for organising the team buses and making sure everyone had the right sponsored gear.
Unless Barca realise they are a football club and not a political party I can't see Pep ever wanting to throw himself back into the cesspit that is their managerial structure.
Very strongly doubt Koeman or any recent manager had to do any of that day to day stuff... Pep is a season ticket holder and if he agreed to take the job, would be on his terms given his status now. Pique might well end up as president too. Barca were well run until the Neymar transfer. The model can work, depending on who is president.
Bartomeu wrecked the club with some of the worst transfers in football history (Coutinho, Griezmann and Dembele!) and insanely expensive contract renewals. Spent money like water and thought the good times could never end with revenue always growing in double digits forever.
Put some respect on Rayo Vallecano's name, they are 5th and 2pts behind Madrid
Hopefully they do get Xavi, stops them potentially going after one of are targets.
Hope the united board are watching how to deal with the situation.
I do hope they don't fire Ole on a plane on the way back from a game. We do things with a bit more class I hope.
This. Give him this United team and we will not be worse than Ole thats for sure. Based on their managerial career and skill comparing Ole and Koeman is an insult to Koeman itself.
We've been trolled by Barca. Hope they do get Xavi.
They should get steve bruce in. He knows what he is doing. Be up the league in no time.
I truly hope that we aren't taking any tips from Barcelona at any level except how they integrate youth players.
and it’s that mentality which is exactly why we’re in this situation.
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Sad to see our great club is mocked every other hour now... The board need to feck off! This is not on Ole.
After all the wet arses had their meltdown about Barca dumping Koeman and getting Ten Hag (That's how big clubs operate! Look at us just standing by while they sort themselves out! Why can't we be decisive for once!) turns out they're just like us, hiring a legendary old boy to revive the glory days.
xavi is the perfect signing for them, he wont need money to keep them improving
With Xavi lined up he'll need some top coaching staff.
"Man United have given Barcelona permission to speak to Carrick, Phelan and McKenna"
"Man United have given Barcelona permission to speak to Carrick, Phelan and McKenna"
Who are you talking about?After all the wet arses had their meltdown about Barca dumping Koeman and getting Ten Hag (That's how big clubs operate! Look at us just standing by while they sort themselves out! Why can't we be decisive for once!) turns out they're just like us, hiring a legendary old boy to revive the glory days.
ETH is never going anywhere near that dump.
Besides, Barca can't afford a top manager and there's nothing to gain by managing Barcelona. Their entitled fans/board are living in lalaland and expect silverware.
Ole’s become a meme at this point, keeping him in the job any longer benefits no one. In fact it just damages all involved even more.
Yes, he is a meme now
All the people around the world laughing at him
All the people around the world laughing at him
Like with LvG?
Is it really that important? If he gets the sack, he gets the sack. The way to do it matters very little when everyone is disgruntled.
Terrible manager. Can only improve them but not sure how much? The clubs in shambles.
Barcelone have had elected presidents since forever, same for Real Madrid. I don't know how widespread this practice is in Spain, but I think some Portuguese clubs do this as well. In any case, given the history of success of Barca and Real, it seems odd to connect their current issues to this practice.
Another legend of a club being made a mockery of. Just accept that he wasn't right for the job, pay him his respects, and move on. But do not diminish the character of a legend for the club who like our manager, scored a champions league winning goal. The abuse he was subjected to is sickening, and not deserved at all.
Xavi is a big risk. From where I am sitting it is vital that Barca qualify for the CL. I am not saying Koeman was a fantastic manager but Xavi only has experience in Qatar which is what, equivalent to League One football?
Barca are probably thinking this is going to be Pep Mk II. However, it could easily be Alan Shearer Mk II.
Barca are probably thinking this is going to be Pep Mk II. However, it could easily be Alan Shearer Mk II.
Or Ole MKI
Whether or not Ole's a 'meme', what goes on social media, whether he's used for banter, what goes on on Sky Sports, whether the journalists are piling on him, whether Neville criticizes him enough, it really all should not matter.
What matters are two things, what goes on on the pitch, and points on the board.
They sort of go hand in hand though as what’s going on on the pitch and the lack of points on the board is the reason for the memes, the online banter and why opposition fans are all chanting “Ole’s at the wheel”.
Yeah well the banter didn't come out of nowhere. It's because what goes on the pitch and the points on board are bad
I'm talking about the countless fannies who turned up from page 80 of this thread onwards. The same ones who make every single thread about United's failings.
Yeah, people have to become real. You only become banter material if you deserve it. I mean you don't see anyone doing it to Pep or even managers like Jose who were once great and not so much anymore.
Klopp to be fair may get a bit of banter but he is now a Dipper so that is just par for the course.