fastwalker
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Aside from being a footballing genius, Sir Alex Ferguson was also the most dominant figure in the United dressing room for a quarter of a century. No-one but no-one was bigger than he was. Those of a certain vintage will remember seeing the likes of McGrath, Whiteside, Ince, Keane and Beckham all being shown the door (several in their prime) when they became too difficult to manage.
Today, one wonders what SAF makes of the United dressing room, much less how on earth he would control it. Our players are easily the highest paid in the league, global superstars and national figures are amongst their ranks. One would have to say that many now have the bit between their teeth having seen several managers out of the club. Even the ultimate narcissist Jose Mourinho found that in the end, his track record and medals were no match for the dressing room power brokers. Interesting how several players spoke well of Ole both before and since his departure. Suggests that whilst they may well have liked him, they certainly did not respect him, because they clearly didn't perform for him. Not at all sure how our players will react to a manager who tries to exert authority. Once tasted and enjoyed, power is not something that anyone chooses to give up.
Looks like the forces that SAF tried so hard to keep the lid on are well and truly out of the box. Whoever replaces Ole, will likely need more than just tactics, coaching and a footballing philosophy to bring success to the club. If its is to be Poch, is he even up to the job?
Today, one wonders what SAF makes of the United dressing room, much less how on earth he would control it. Our players are easily the highest paid in the league, global superstars and national figures are amongst their ranks. One would have to say that many now have the bit between their teeth having seen several managers out of the club. Even the ultimate narcissist Jose Mourinho found that in the end, his track record and medals were no match for the dressing room power brokers. Interesting how several players spoke well of Ole both before and since his departure. Suggests that whilst they may well have liked him, they certainly did not respect him, because they clearly didn't perform for him. Not at all sure how our players will react to a manager who tries to exert authority. Once tasted and enjoyed, power is not something that anyone chooses to give up.
Looks like the forces that SAF tried so hard to keep the lid on are well and truly out of the box. Whoever replaces Ole, will likely need more than just tactics, coaching and a footballing philosophy to bring success to the club. If its is to be Poch, is he even up to the job?