I assume we probably pay relatively in line with other large clubs?
Maresca apparently waived his £14m compensation for a lower figure to allow him to leave asap. Our managers want every penny.
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Maresca apparently waived his £14m compensation for a lower figure to allow him to leave asap. Our managers want every penny.
Glad to see Enrique is the clear favorite. Not every manager can handle one of the biggest clubs in the world. Enrique has already proven he can not only do it, but wins leagues and CLs in the process. He would be a big success if he comes to the prem imo.
There's very little doubt in my mind that he's the best coach on this list.
I just thought the chances of getting him are miniscule so went with Conte
Julian Nagelsmann for me. Have been a big fan of him since his Leipzig days and would be very happy for us to hire him. Failing that, I’d be happy with either Enrique or Emery. The likes of Southgate and even Ole as permanent manager again give me nightmares.
I would take (not nessecarily in order)
Knutsen, de Zerbi, Xavi, Naglesmann, Enrique (my favourite option)
Nagelsmann aside, they would all be available for pre-season which would be a huge deal, particularly in this first year, the WC will give the new man coming in a chance to look at the academy lads first and giving them the chance to leave an impression could save us a lot of money in the market if they see something they can work with.
Knutsen, de Zerbi, Xavi, Naglesmann, Enrique (my favourite option)
Nagelsmann aside, they would all be available for pre-season which would be a huge deal, particularly in this first year, the WC will give the new man coming in a chance to look at the academy lads first and giving them the chance to leave an impression could save us a lot of money in the market if they see something they can work with.
Enrique would be my top choice but I don’t think he will leave PSG. Not convinced Emery would leave either or that we’d pay up either.
Expect it be one of Pochettino, Nagelsmann and Tuchel. It’s an ideal scenario for them to leave international football and have their next role lined up and we wouldn’t have to pay compensation to anyone.
If we wanted an Iraola or Glasner I think we’d have moved for them now and they are probably backup options for the summer.
Expect it be one of Pochettino, Nagelsmann and Tuchel. It’s an ideal scenario for them to leave international football and have their next role lined up and we wouldn’t have to pay compensation to anyone.
If we wanted an Iraola or Glasner I think we’d have moved for them now and they are probably backup options for the summer.
Can't we just get one of the international managers soon to be available to sign up and start working with the squad. Plenty of managers in the past have done a dual role. Keep Fletcher in charge but have Tuchel work with the squad and take over properly after the world cup.
Tuchel would never agree to that. He is manager of England in a WC year. It wouldn’t land well at all.
How many are reported to be on the "short list" now?
Just came out yesterday he will leave PSG in 27 despite a reportedly massive offer to stay.
"Plenty of managers"? Maybe for smaller clubs and less pissy nations.
When Lopetegui was Spain manager, Spain fired Lopetegui overnight just for him agreeing / news leaking that he was gonna join Real Madrid AFTER the World Cup -- the competition he had already gotten Spain into.
You cannot possibly seriously think England (or United, for that matter) would be OK Tuchel doing "dual job". If anything England would probably either be at least mad at him even if he just announces his next job with us, or even if they show unexpected restrain, English media would obliterate Tuchel before he ever had a chance to step his foot in Carrington.
Spain/Lopetegui scenario is actually significant concern if we decide to hire any of the international coaches. Maybe less so for Carlo, because Brazilian FA sounds chill compared to English one and English media knows him / likes him. Dual role is definitely not a possibility for anybody we want. It would also totally undermine the interim manager and would further ruin our ability to achieve high league position this season
Gary Neville is on my shit list currently for his constant negative bullshit
But he said something I thought before, which probably means it's dumb, but I'd rather us go big to a Enrique etc. with a blank cheque to come to United. If we want to get up as quick as possible then aim to get the best in class and see what happens
But he said something I thought before, which probably means it's dumb, but I'd rather us go big to a Enrique etc. with a blank cheque to come to United. If we want to get up as quick as possible then aim to get the best in class and see what happens
The issue with Tuchel is that he’ll be away all summer, much like the LVG situation. Same for any NT coach that people are mentioning.
Interesting to listen to Jonathan Norcroft on Duncan Castles Transfers podcast. He said what Utd haven't done post Fergie, is to build up in stages. Target a very experienced manager such as Ancelotti to get you regular CL football for next 3 years. Use that money to help build the squad. Build the foundations.
Then re-assess after 3 years. See where you are. Refine the squad to then challenge for PL. The key being the manager knows it's a project and he's there for 3-5 years.
It's Utd, fans and board understanding that it will take X number of years to try to get back to the top. But have a coherent strategy for doing so.
Apparently it's how Liverpool did it with Klopp and how Arsenal accidentally have done it with Arteta.
Also interesting that he thought Utd missed a great opportunity by not allowing Dan Ashworth to do what he does best. Which is getting the right people in the right roles at the club. He did that with England.
Then re-assess after 3 years. See where you are. Refine the squad to then challenge for PL. The key being the manager knows it's a project and he's there for 3-5 years.
It's Utd, fans and board understanding that it will take X number of years to try to get back to the top. But have a coherent strategy for doing so.
Apparently it's how Liverpool did it with Klopp and how Arsenal accidentally have done it with Arteta.
Also interesting that he thought Utd missed a great opportunity by not allowing Dan Ashworth to do what he does best. Which is getting the right people in the right roles at the club. He did that with England.
So, following the logic: Ole back as caretaker which means ETH is forgiven 
Exactly. Hes an excellent cup manager but never really excels in the league and plays some really dour football
Could be wrong but would be surprised if Tuchel only wants one crack at a tournament with England too? He'll surely be looking at Euro 2028 as very winnable.
Roy Keane picking Eddie Howe is quite interesting. Didn’t he use to say he wanted Simeone managing us?
I thought that was because he didn't have permission and it was all underhand but could be wrong. Didn't Hiddink do dual management of Russia and Chelsea as interim? No idea if it was a tournament year though.
You are right. Hiddink did have dual role for three months (Feb-May, 2009)
The critical point is - it was when Russia basically owned Chelsea, so fundamentally you could argue it was not two jobs
"He took the job as a personal favor to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who was also a major financial benefactor of the Russian Football Union". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I think it's safe to say the situation with English FA - Man United - Tuchel, with unsolicited participation of vicious English Media is dramatically different
Ole caretaker for next season while we wait it out?
I think we need a proven manager with Premier League expiriance next but not one who's best years are behind him.
He's 55, turning 56. He could well be passed his best as a manager already.
It will also be a step-up for him from the "challenge" of managing in Ligue 1, and many of the most successful PL managers have had enough and are ready to bow out of the league by his age.
Lots of people on here assume that managers, unlike players, are able to maintain their exact performance standards and continue at the top level indefinitely. But it's also a strenuous job which has a peak and decline.
His Barca team was amongst the best to ever play football
9 years ago.
Football doesn't stand still, and the Premier League isn't La Liga.
I'm not saying he couldn't be successful, but I'm not convinced it's as much of a sure thing as many here. He'd also be certain to be a very short-term appointment even if he was willing.
If it's as easy as the best manager once upon a time will remain always the best manager, then title winning clubs would never change manager and would win the title every year until said manager is in their grave.
Pep is 54 and has been on the verge of packing it all in for a while now, at the same time as spending half the time trying to scratch his face off. Maybe Luis Enrique won't have the stomach for it now.
Yeah don't disagree with that. But Klopp aside, who would be a safer bet? He doesn't have PL experience, which might be a concern, but apart from that I don't see what the other managers on the list have over him
Your post is a joke/irony, right?
what on earth are we doing appointing Ole again?? Oh my word. EDIT: Ok I see its interim; Im absolutely happy with that if it means he's keeping the seat warm for Enrique
What step up would that be? His PSG won't the CL last season at a canter, easily beating Arsenal who are top of the PL.
I'm sure it helps when their domestic league is so easy - less intensity, and far fewer games across the season. They should have more energy saved up than PL opponents come the end of the year.
This is always the go to answer people use. But if theres less intensity in Ligue 1, that would mean PSG wouldnt be as sharp, especially with how many games the top 4 teams play in the CL.
These are professional athletes with teams having large squads.
Saying PSG won because they played less games than Arsenal is pretty lazy.
If this is true why were they beaten 3-0 by Chelsea in the Club World Cup final?
The club is fecked and it can't let go of the past still being stuck in Fergie era appointing Ole even as interim.
Probably because 'The United Way'. Makes me sick.
I'd rather the higher ups try and create a new identity. Have a plan, hire a DOF that aligns with that plan. Oh well, we had Ashworth so not sure what happened there but yeah it's all a big steaming pile at the moment.
Enrique is second only to Pep in the world IMO but he isn't coming to United lads, dream on. We are no longer the draw some of you think we still are.
I think i'd go with glasner. I voted enrique but dont really expect it to happen.
I think 343 is probably our best formation at this point. It gets Amad and Mbuemo on the pitch and i think its well suited to the game as it stands at the moment.
I think its probably a bad time to go for Iraola and a high pressing, possession oriented team. I think you just need to look at Guardiola's struggles in teh last couple of years to see it getting squeezed out. Think its probably too early to go to a 442, too many teams that would punish the lack of numbers centrally.
I dont particularly object to 343 in principle. I objected to the lack of flexibility when it stopped being the best way to get a result.
Wooly, sentimental 'united way' shite can go in the bin. Just be pragmatic and make sensible, logical decisions.
I think 343 is probably our best formation at this point. It gets Amad and Mbuemo on the pitch and i think its well suited to the game as it stands at the moment.
I think its probably a bad time to go for Iraola and a high pressing, possession oriented team. I think you just need to look at Guardiola's struggles in teh last couple of years to see it getting squeezed out. Think its probably too early to go to a 442, too many teams that would punish the lack of numbers centrally.
I dont particularly object to 343 in principle. I objected to the lack of flexibility when it stopped being the best way to get a result.
Wooly, sentimental 'united way' shite can go in the bin. Just be pragmatic and make sensible, logical decisions.