The fact that Overmars has experience as a player and at Ajax was precisely my point, as does Phelan, Rio, et al.
Man Utd set to appoint Director of Football (when hell freezes over)
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These are good points. Setting up the structure and role for the first time is a challenge. Probably why Phelan is in the picture as he is actually a DoF already. I know a lot of people wanted Mitchell, but perhaps Mitchell doesn't want us?
In my opinion Van der Sar would be an incredible appointment because he knows from his present club how youth and talent are nurtured. We don't need mercenaries but players who will sweat for the badge.
As a bonus he could bring the promising de Light to Utd.
As a bonus he could bring the promising de Light to Utd.
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Hmmm, Rio could be interesting. Either him or Fletch would be ok for me. Rio is probably a bit more connected though - I’m guessing.
I'd prefer Rio over Phelan, but I'd rather we get someone not connected with United previously.
I don't believe any of these rumours now. It's getting more ridiculous by the day.
It's obvious the media has 0 clue on who it's going to be.
It's obvious the media has 0 clue on who it's going to be.
Kagawa scored and assisted more.
Neither does the club. We're a fecking joke.
I actually think this could work even if he's just a face to the negotiations due to his standing in the modern game. It's all the other stuff like networks built up over time that he lacks - there will be a lot of intricacies to the role that would be lacking but we are starting this from scratch as it is.
I honestly do not think anyone knows what the role actually is.
If someone comes in and is reporting to Woodward and he is having final say and giving his opinion on players then its all in vain anyway.
I honestly do not think anyone knows what the role actually is.
If someone comes in and is reporting to Woodward and he is having final say and giving his opinion on players then its all in vain anyway.
So when Ryan Giggs, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard became first team managers who was the experience to guide them how to manage?
It clearly states Rio has ran business before and has a team of people whilst he was in football who have been nurturing him into a mogul. He already speaks to youth players within the game around preparing for a football career and as seen in the World Cup competitions he’s connection in football from Spain to Italy is good.
What is the actually problem here?
He’s not leaving his home town to come and live in Manchester. His football career is over. Why would he leave his country now?
Any DOF is still going to answer to Woodward, he can’t help but interfere. DOF is going to end up quitting in frustration after his unknown talent is overruled by Ed’s fixation on superstar brand-pushers.
why did Sarri? why did Pep? Why did Ole? (leave their countries)
Just because a playing career is over, you're not automatically tied to a country?
Is VDS a manager? He didn’t pick that career for that possible reason. It’s not hard think about it. He’s already spent 30 years of his life moving countries for football. He’s retired and found a job that allows him to be around his family, you think his wife is interested in going back to live in Manchester at this time in her life. Get real man.
I'm constantly seeing this prices for Jones, Rojo and our others defenders here. Who the f*** would give 35M for Jones and 25M for Rojo?! Rojo has 14 epl (mostly bad) games in last two seasons, that means that even epl clubs won't give more than few millions, Jones similar story... If we are actually going to sell this two first we need to beg someone to take them, second the profit wont be more than 20M combined for both.
But we need a proper DOF with good football knowledge and even better connections in all 5 big leagues to even consider this kind of deals.
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Ok, sure you know best.... I'll try and get real man.
So what do people think about the Rio rumour? Obviously he's become United through and through but when Cantona's name came up months ago lots of people said he had no experience...
Rio isn't experienced in the DoF sense, but he is quite an experienced businessman isn't he? He obviously knows football as well. Seems like those are the main aspects of the job.
He's be a better option that the likes of Evra or Cantona, who frankly are nuts!
He's be a better option that the likes of Evra or Cantona, who frankly are nuts!
Would rather Rio than Phelan
Instead of these two, couldn't we just hire someone who actually knows what they are doing.
Not really the "United way" now, is it?
Neither have experience, but at least Rio is in and around football, he knows what’s going on.
Cantona has shown no interest, except fleetingly in football for 20+ years!
The problem is we don’t know what the actual job spec is for this role, it’s not something that’s well defined in football and can vary dramatically from club to club (for those who have it).
One of the challenges is that there are not many experienced people in this role to choose from.
The other is you don’t really want an ex-Manager, as they have invariably failed as a manager. Keane, Neville, Scholes etc. So perhaps you are left with ex-players who haven’t been managers as your candidate pool. From that group, Rio could be a reasonable choice - problem is I do t see him doing it for the long term, and surely that’s one of the key things you want, longevity to oversee the progression from manager to manager, minimising the disruption with an overarching strategy.
Rio??
This club is f**ked
This club is f**ked
This. And the "United Way".
Has anyone ever laughed with you? Or is it always at you?
Hey, I'm just trying to make the best of this situation
Seriously, all the searching for a DOF/Technical Director and they show up with Rio??
Thats insane!
Thats insane!
Love Rio if true. If Ajax can give VDS the opportunity, why can't Utd give Rio the chance? People argument about 'experience' holds no water when we are prepared to give an ex player from the Norwegian league the chance to manage the club.
Best they could come up with is Rio?
Not enough experience for this kind of position.
Furthermore, this is basically a new position at UTD, you need someone with experience who knows what works in different environments.
Not enough experience for this kind of position.
Furthermore, this is basically a new position at UTD, you need someone with experience who knows what works in different environments.
Newspaper chit chat at best! He has no experience in coaching,scouting or business administration
Rio?
De Ligt in an interview
De Ligt in an interview
Do it for us Rio.
Prove me otherwise?
But Cantona and Rio are not the same. Give a better example.
People acting like this is confirmed
Woodward's search for DoF and the managers is like Moyes'es search for new players. So uninspiring. I like Rio though, he is certainly better than the earlier rumours of Evra, Phelan or Scholes (). I think Rio wouldn't agree to just be a puppet and he wouldn't be afraid to express his opinion to the board. He is one of the few players that understands modern footballers very well (unlike some others who are absolutely out of touch constantly crying about stupid stuff like players wearing the headphones or too bright shoes) and seems like a genuinely intelligent person. Wouldn't be the worst appointment in the world.
). I think Rio wouldn't agree to just be a puppet and he wouldn't be afraid to express his opinion to the board. He is one of the few players that understands modern footballers very well (unlike some others who are absolutely out of touch constantly crying about stupid stuff like players wearing the headphones or too bright shoes) and seems like a genuinely intelligent person. Wouldn't be the worst appointment in the world.The no brainer is Mitchell at Leipzig.
A guy from Manchester who is operating in a similar role and has connections in the game already. Not to mention he's got as a proven track record at buying talented players.
I'm sure that looks too good on paper for Ed though. He won't be able to wine and dine Perez and spend all summer not signing Varane...
A guy from Manchester who is operating in a similar role and has connections in the game already. Not to mention he's got as a proven track record at buying talented players.
I'm sure that looks too good on paper for Ed though. He won't be able to wine and dine Perez and spend all summer not signing Varane...
In fact, lets start a petition to get you the job
Selling Rojo for the same price as AWB! Deal of the season!
Tell me about it. Sancho for 70m was pretty funny. The guy is going nowhere for less than 100m
Alli, Trippier and Toby at Spurs.
It would be a promotion for him. I'd like to think we'd offer him a good inducement to leave Leipzig;he's very happy there
has Jordi Cruijff been mentioned at all in this thread?
I know he's the favourite for many Ajax fans to take over if Overmars were to leave and I just realised he obviously has a United background
edit: he has
I know he's the favourite for many Ajax fans to take over if Overmars were to leave and I just realised he obviously has a United background
edit: he has
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