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That’s literally why I asked, because it’s a different world that I didn’t know anything about. No need for the snarky tone.

Appreciate the responses everyone
Sorry, did not mean to come across as snarky towards you. Just meant to highlight how crazy the industry is. I still remember when I started watching European football many years ago I was completely dumbfounded that they were selling players/human beings for profit! My apologies.

I would guess that it relates to non-compete clauses and would be be akin to CEOs in other industries and dealings in intellectual property. You are also dealing with absolutely massive egos when it comes to the owners of these clubs. This is a club owned by Saudi Arabia and I doubt many people have told MBS no in his lifetime and not dealt with his vengeful streak.
 

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We are in a mess with Ten Hag but we could have had Eddie Howe who a lot of United fans wanted as well. I'm not sure who would be worse to be honest.

I doubt either of them will be managing come the end of the season
 

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We are in a mess with Ten Hag but we could have had Eddie Howe who a lot of United fans wanted as well. I'm not sure who would be worse to be honest.

I doubt either of them will be managing come the end of the season
Or Poch
 

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We are in a mess with Ten Hag but we could have had Eddie Howe who a lot of United fans wanted as well. I'm not sure who would be worse to be honest.

I doubt either of them will be managing come the end of the season
They'll be managing their ambitions and expectations.
 

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Frankly how we can haha anyone at
They'll be managing their ambitions and expectations.
This point reminds me of the Aesops fable about the spider that laughed cynically when the elephant tried to crush his (sorry, "THEIR") web and missed but then trod on the spider, annihilating the dumb as feck arachnid in the process. This thread and any like it have come to resemble an episode of Emmerdale Farm without the Woolpack scenes.