I mean what you are talking about just sounds like consequences of being a manager. The idea that people shouldn't discuss such things on an internet forum because they might 'filter down' to the terraces which might in turn put too much pressure on Ole... nah, seems a tad ridiculous to me. The Man Utd manager's job comes with huge pressure from all angles and I don't think threads like these are even a drop in the ocean in that regard. For what it's worth I don't think Ole would be too concerned about what people here think. I respect your opinion if you disagree of course... it's what discussion boards are for innit!It does when it starts filtering to the terraces or social media. Do you think the opinions stop in this forum?
Here here. The negativity is ferocious on here.People are waaaay to negative on this place We just had a fantastic summer, that can get even better, with by far the best team we have had since 2013 and all you see are people preempting Ole not being capable of performing well.
People don't like admitting it, but Ole has actually done really well with what he has been given throughout his tenure. Most of the negativity towards him has come on the basis of whether he can deliver when he has the tools, which has been unfair, as he has delivered even without them. none the 19/20 season we managed to finish 3rd despite having Lingard Pereira, Fred Mctominay consistently in our first 11 for the majority of the season. Be positive. It reminds me of SAF having to deal with fans discussing how he could end up falling behind tactically if he stayed, he never fell behind, and when he left, it was those managers that wanted to change our team completely that brought our decline. The grass is not always greener.
I also expect him to do a pitch perfect rendition of Don't Stop Believing at Coachella. And I'm particularly strict about the high notes!85+ points, 2 trophies with at least one of a European nature, PL manager of the season, visible in-game passing triangles and several awards at the National Coachies.
I respect yours too off course.I mean what you are talking about just sounds like consequences of being a manager. The idea that people shouldn't discuss such things on an internet forum because they might 'filter down' to the terraces which might in turn put too much pressure on Ole... nah, seems a tad ridiculous to me. The Man Utd manager's job comes with huge pressure from all angles and I don't think threads like these are even a drop in the ocean in that regard. For what it's worth I don't think Ole would be too concerned about what people here think. I respect your opinion if you disagree of course... it's what discussion boards are for innit!
And there won't be. When he's not backed we'll say it. When he is backed we'll say it. SimplesA legitimate title challenge and a trophy is the bare minimum this year. There should be no complaints now as to whether Ole's been fully backed.
And we got better when he got better players to play. Strange thatRubbish. We were heading for a 6th or 7th place finish in the first half of 19/20 and it's only when Ole got the tools, i.e. Bruno, coupled with Covid allowing a total reset, that we got back into the top four. On the last day I might add.
Pereira and Lingard barely got a minute between them after Bruno arrived.
or the PE teacher needs sacking.Technically it is possible to win seven trophies, for example an English club can win the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup, the Community Shield, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup in a calendar year.
Agreed. I want to see a style on the pitch and dominating the smaller teams the way we used to. I’d like to see a better home record too.A more cohesive playing style (Sancho should help out a lot with that), dominant defensive unit that doesn’t crumble under pressure & stronger performances in big games.
Ideally it would be a proper title challenge & a good run in CL, but those are the things that I’m going to value the most.
Haha okDo you think it's good luck or bad luck that the other top 4 contenders get multiple injuries to their top players?
Agree, I’ve been behind Ole all the way as well and I said this season was key even before the big spend.Considering the good window
Been Ole in all the way, but the pressure is on now. Either he steps up or steps down this season
- 80+ points
- 40+ GD
- Proper league challenge
- Better use of the squad, so that the likes of Bruno does not have to play 2x90 every week
- Advance from CL group stages, preferably reach the quarters or better, but that depends on the draw really
Yeah that’s the fanbase we have. It’s a thin line because ultimately this club needs to be winning leagues but we’ve slid from that privileged position and no matter how high the demands and expectations they need to be tempered with the reality of what we are up against.I respect yours too off course.
I just think that threads like these highlight the completely over the top expectations that any manager would struggle to reach. For some it’s win the league or get fired!?
Same for me. Expecting us to be within a reasonable amount of the winner or the winner ourselves in the league. Cups are a lottery but in the CL, we need to make it past the first knockout round.Title challenge
Trophies and run in cups rely on the luck of the draw and or being the best in the competition/on the day so that's why for me a title challenge is the only real expectation I can put on him and the team this season
Because cups are volatile by nature. Practically every year one or two great teams fall out before the semis and even quarters.I don’t know why some of you are setting the bar so low for the CL, look how far Spurs, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool have gone in recent years. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be trying to getting to Semis. Most of you agree we have a REALLY good squad now but at the same time your setting the bar so low, something isn’t making sense…
You actually mean get through the CL groups stage? out means we fail to qualify I think?Get out of CL group
Top 3
Win a trophy
No, he’s saying get out of the group stage and into the knockout rounds.You actually mean get through the CL groups stage? out means we fail to qualify I think?