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If you have huge inside info... weird to drop it in a reddit comment
Paul would be more useful.I've no idea who he is, shame it isn't Terence.
You're doing yourself a disservice, Kieran. I think you'll be grand.
Jose has a history of taking on young guys onto his coaching staff (Faria, AVB). I think it comes from the fact that he was a young guy himself who Bobby Robson took a chance on way back when.Hope it's just a rumour, it's far too soon for him.
I can see it happening and it may well be a masterstroke by Mourinho, I just feel the club would be better served by Kieran staying with the 18s for next season at least and seeing if he can repeat this season success with the new intake, then naturally move up to the 23s the season after, after that well....Jose has a history of taking on young guys onto his coaching staff (Faria, AVB). I think it comes from the fact that he was a young guy himself who Bobby Robson took a chance on way back when.
you didnt know?I like the cut of his jib
https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.man...ster-united-academy-news-mckenna-13150606.amp
A northern Irishman too, happy days
No hadn’t heard of him beforeyou didnt know?
Sounds very positive indeed. Everything that we are missing in the first team. It doesn't take 500 million pounds to play good football. If we see an improvement in our playing style next season then he should be one of the main candidates to take over after Mourinho is gone.Puts a lot of emphasis on quick transitions, retaining possession and link up play, the U18s are capable of counter attacking or boxing in the opposing teams well and are very good at working the ball into the box.
Anyone expecting Chong to suddenly be playing every week is just deluded. Mourinho or no Mourinho.I wouldn't get too excited if this is true. Remember, he's reporting to Mourinho and offering suggestions, he's not going to have final say. You won't see an influx of academy graduates.
No pressure thenOur potential next SAF, considering that he is boyhood United fans, he won't leave United for other clubs if he gets get chance to manage our senior and win games and win trophies whilst playing nice football.
Mckenna developing the players and their game would be great as there isn't a better manager in World football when it comes to the tactical aspect than Mourinho. Hopefully if this is true, it is the start of a good partnership.I am shocked at this. I opened the thread expecting it to be a poster's opinion rather than a genuine possibility.
I think it will be fantastic experience for McKenna. My impression is that he is very good at developing players but is quite tactically naive. The u18 final vs Chelsea was won by the more "savvy" team.
Being tactically naive doesn't matter much at u18 level because it is all about player development but, if stepping up, working with Jose will be great for him from a tactical perspective.
I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing. He would bring fresh energy to the first team picture and would appear to be a good long term prospect. Hopefully they will do a better job of replacing him than they did with Joyce and the u23s.
Yes. Leave the tactics to the Special one. Mckenna just needs to focus on the buildup and attacking bit.Mckenna developing the players and their game would be great as there isn't a better manager in World football when it comes to the tactical aspect than Mourinho. Hopefully if this is true, it is the start of a good partnership.
Nicky Butt has said in recent interviews that Mourinho has taken a great interest in our youth academy so it's likely Mourinho got word from Rui that he was moving on at the end of the season and Mourinho is so impressed with the work McKenna has done with the U-18 team he wants him as assistant. I highly doubt the club have forced Mourinho into this.Very surprised if this turns out to be true. Usually managers pick their no.2s. This feels like the club choosing and Mourinho agreeing. Maybe Mourinho picked him which would be a huge endorsement for him. We shall see.
If i paid Howson three fiddy, think he could give me a summer signing name atleast?Why did he charge fans a fiver to find out only to say it on reddit?
He did actually put out a list of names.If i paid Howson three fiddy, think he could give me a summer signing name atleast?
Exactly. Faria joined Jose at 25 didn't he? Like Jose did with Sir Bobby. You wouldn't think Mourinho would change his philosophy this late in his career but who knows? Something good may come of this. I wonder what role is planned for Carrick though...Jose has a history of taking on young guys onto his coaching staff (Faria, AVB). I think it comes from the fact that he was a young guy himself who Bobby Robson took a chance on way back when.
People are saying he's attacking which is great but beyond that what is his general style of play?
Puts a lot of emphasis on quick transitions, retaining possession and link up play, the U18s are capable of counter attacking or boxing in the opposing teams well and are very good at working the ball into the box.