If our only choice for a top manager is Van Gaal, we should wait and see how Giggs does in the final 4 games. Van Gaal worries me a bit, I would like to be able to give Giggs a chance. He has Man United in his veins.
Giggs as the Manager
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We need to win our remaining four games and hope Spurs lose one so that we qualify for the Europa league, it is a european competition and if this season has taught us anything it should be to stop being so elitest and belittling good competitions.
We simply cannot afford to gamble right now with Giggs. We don't have the luxury because we HAVE to get top 4 next season, and we need someone with the best chance of doing that. That calls for an experienced head and a big personality.
I'm very excited to find out if Giggsy is going to be a suit wearing manager or not.
I hope he is only dealing with playing matters and not renewing his contract indefinitely, let alone Rio's.
Of course he won't do that (unless there are plans to make him perma manager). He'll just finish this season and the big decisions will be made from the next manager/club.
I know. I was kidding. Players may be looking forward to him having a major say in the preparation of end of season player festivities/day out.
I honestly think we'll still struggle. The season is all but over and if the players start ripping teams to shreds and actually make off the ball RUNS then I'm sure there would be even more finger pointing at them about not playing for Moyes.
I hope he turns up in an all black Versace ensemble and the shiniest shoes you ever did see.
I'm interested to see his team selections but also what will happen to Giggs the player
Will he quietly cease playing and finish his career whilst taking charge of the United first team?
Will he quietly cease playing and finish his career whilst taking charge of the United first team?
With '#11' stitched onto the shoes. Yes, I see it.
I have zero doubt we will see him get a few minutes.
This. My heart is saying give him a season or something, my head is saying that it's too big a risk and even if he does well in these 4 games, they're dead rubbers in which we can throw caution to the wind.
If he's wearing a suit, there better be a United kit underneath. While the 4th official holds up the substitute board, he can run into a phone booth and tear off the suit and save the day with a few clever passes and a bit of light jogging and pointing.
Thinking too much! No one (those who care) is going to finger point at them. As long as we are playing good football and winning games, fans are happy. I am excited and look forward to weekends. The Norwich game is going to be massive.
Moyes Out, Megathreads In?
Attack, attack, attack
The above should be the chant filling the air in the remaining 4 games of the season! Giggs will release the shackles.
The above should be the chant filling the air in the remaining 4 games of the season! Giggs will release the shackles.
I don't think he's suitable for long term.
The youth might look at him with awe and respect. But the senior players.... Evra, Rooney, RvP, Fletcher, and co. probably finds it hard to overly respect him, they shared jokes and meals all the times (probably shares something more than that), and the next day it's Him that they should call boss. Not always the best case scenario
The youth might look at him with awe and respect. But the senior players.... Evra, Rooney, RvP, Fletcher, and co. probably finds it hard to overly respect him, they shared jokes and meals all the times (probably shares something more than that), and the next day it's Him that they should call boss. Not always the best case scenario
It's going to be fascinating to see who he picks and what formation he usess during these last few games. Can't wait.
One positive is he won't be in awe of anyone in the squad. He wouldn't be scared to drop Rooney.
At the risk of rehashing a tired joke: Sack Giggs, sell Giggs.The reactions on here if he picks himself in a midfield two
on the flip side, Rio won't be scared of him as well. I mean, they played together for 10+ years Giggs seniority would mean jackshit to him
that was a big mistake because there is no young fergei out there at this moment. British, proven continental and domestic winner, young and hungry , that was fergei back in the 80's. nobody in britain is that close at this moment.
not sure about your suggestion that we should recruited from within, but had we done that then maybe rene or phelan would had take over , not sure whether the fans would agree with that either, as it is surely too early for the likes of giggs, gary nev and even ole.
the best we could do now is to get someone with a winning pedigree. van gaal is not my dream appointment but he seems to be the best option available at this moment. someone who can steadied the ship and perhaps get us trophies as well for the next 2 or 3 seasons. giggs can work as a full time assistant and maybe in a few years time we can consider him strongly for the hot seat again.
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When was the last time anyone from within United ever done a good job at managing a club? Tell me
EDIT: We probably have the highest number of ex-player becoming manager in us. None of them even made the grade of managing Everton class clubs.
Have United ever had a player-manager before?
I really hope he gives himself a game.
I really hope he gives himself a game.
When was the last time anyone from within United ever done a good job at managing a club? Wow. Just wow.
EDIT: Sorry you are right. The benchmark all ex-United players have to hit in management is 'Everton class clubs'
Wtf are you laughing at, why don't you answer me.When was the last time anyone from within United ever done a good job at managing a club? Wow. Just wow.
EDIT: Sorry you are right. The benchmark all ex-United players have to hit in management is 'Everton class clubs'
Name me a successful "Ex-United player who becomes a professional football manager".
I think there's something with your reading comprehension. None of them (probably bar hughes' first stint with City) manages a club bigger than Everton.
Now unless you can prove me wrong, stop laughing
I think this all boils down to what you define as successful.
You are clearly are dismissing the careers of Bruce, Hughes, OGS to name the three obvious ones. You've clearly dismissed Keane's stint at Sunderland, bringing them from almost bottom of the championship to top and promotion. And even the achievements (although less impressive than any of these guys) of Robson.
But of course that's because success by your standard are 'Everton class clubs'
. That's what I'm laughing at. And before you say it, no none of those managers achievements qualify them for the United job. But to dismiss them as unsuccessful managers, three of whom are current PL managers, is disingenuous to say the least.What I meant is that, none of them manages a team better than Everton.I think this all boils down to what you define as successful.
You are clearly are dismissing the careers of Bruce, Hughes, OGS to name the three obvious ones. You've clearly dismissed Keane's stint at Sunderland, bringing them from almost bottom of the championship to top and promotion. And even the achievements (although less impressive than any of these guys) of Robson.
But of course that's because success by your standard are 'Everton class clubs'
And yes, while success if subjective, I can safely say they're not United's standard
None of Bruce, OGS or Hughes currently manages a team better than Everton in the league you are right. But Bruce could be about to deliver the greatest season in Hull City's history potentially with an FA Cup win to boot. Try telling their fans he is not successful. Same if OGS keeps Cardiff up. As with Robbo when he kept west brom up, as with Keane when he won the championship.
Your original challenge to me was to point out any ex-United players that have gone on to have successful managerial careers. That was in reply to my post about how we would have been better off recruiting from within last summer. I still believe that if we had kept the back room staff and appointed a manager from within the much vaunted continuity Ferguson was looking for would have been in place. Rather than appointing the Everton manager, sacking our back room team and bringing in Everton's. To counter that assertion with your hypothesis that all ex-United players are unsuccessful managers is just plain wrong in my view.
Sorry, SAF spoilt me. My definition of Success =/= yours
Steve Bruce has been an excellent manager.
If we win all the remaining matches with good attacking football I wouldnt mind giving him a serious go. He is United through and through.
Sorry, SAF spoilt me. My definition of Success =/= yours
You are the one looking for Everton class He will be a full kit wanker... Cos he will be playing with the armband bombing down the wing, tearing you apart again!
Laurent Blanc, PSG. Are PSG an "Everton class club?"
Was he a United through and through?
If Giggs does well in the few games, maybe it wouldn't be bad to make him Assistant Manager to whoever comes in, if they don't already have their own guy.
When did "through and through" come into it, seems like shifting the goalposts. 75 apps in 2 seasons is enough, IMO.
So did Giggsy reach out to Scholes then? Because shit like this makes me wet
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