Dan
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The page reads "Summer with Euro 2016 & Copa America 2016"
I'm waiting for the exclusive "live feed from the laundry basket".First boss we've had on instagram
I'm expecting training selfies.
I'm expecting updates on transfer targets.First boss we've had on instagram
I'm expecting training selfies.
In what way was Moyes cheap?You are missing a key word. Cheap.
Moyes was always the cheap option. Points per transfer spend was part of the equation. The Glazers went with the cheap option in Moyes (wrongly). Now they are paying EVEN more for Mourinho, three years too late. Am glad he's finally here but our owners are grade A tools.
I think the splurge on Fellaini and Mata covers up what the Glazers had really hoped Moyes would become. They saw him as a coach who performed well on a shoestring at Everton and hoped he could do the same here. His transfers were panic buys. And as for his salary he was well paid but nothing like what Jose would have cost. I'll always believe they saw Moyes as a cheap option.In what way was Moyes cheap?
First off he himself didn't come cheap as he was something like the 6th highest paid coach in the world at the time (amazingly).
As for transfer budget it was widely reported we had £150m to spend which we did, Moyes just fecked about and didn't have the balls to spend any of it. Following on from days at Everton he waited until the last hours of the window to sign one player. Thats how he operated at Everton and thats why their fans called him dithering Dave.
But we ended up spending over £75m under Moyes after Mata was signed (more than Fergie ever spent in a year) and then spent £150m the summer after. Totaling £225m spent in just over a year so the money was there to spend.
No Moyes was a highly expensive feck up of a decision. You are right though we could have saved a lot of money and time by just appointing Jose 3 years ago.
What a mad image to get excited about, but stillTweet
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Well Mourinho was/is the best coach in the world so obviously his salary would be bigger than that of a coach who's never actually won anything, But Moyes was on £5m a year at United and Mourinho was on £8m at Chelsea hardly a big difference. And i doubt it would have been a deciding factor in choosing between Jose and Moyes. What's £3m a year to United these days?I think the splurge on Fellaini and Mata covers up what the Glazers had really hoped Moyes would become. They saw him as a coach who performed well on a shoestring at Everton and hoped he could do the same here. His transfers were panic buys. And as for his salary he was well paid but nothing like what Jose would have cost. I'll always believe they saw Moyes as a cheap option.
Looks content, appeased.Come on, now. Let's not go overboard with his love for us. He wasn't happy when he won two league titles at Chelsea, or they sang his name/worshipped him, or when he won the CL twice?
"Summer with...." something on the document.What a mad image to get excited about, but still
The Glazers like making money and if they think they can be successful by spending less they will do that. As any business person would. They enjoyed that for years under Fergie. I honestly think they thought Moyes could keep the golden goose laying those big golden eggs!Well Mourinho was/is the best coach in the world so obviously his salary would be bigger than that of a coach who's never actually won anything, But Moyes was on £5m a year at United and Mourinho was on £8m at Chelsea hardly a big difference. And i doubt it would have been a deciding factor in choosing between Jose and Moyes. What's £3m a year to United these days?
That summer Moyes was appointed it was widely reported and has been confirmed by a few decent sources since that we made a £100m bid for Bale and tried to hijack his move to Real but we waited too long. Since Ferguson retired we have spent something like £330m on players, i don't know for sure but thats probably more than Ferguson spent in his entire United career. Those aren't the moves of a club looking to work on a shoe string.
The Glazers are not Morons they know to compete and be in the CL every year United need to spend big.
The Glazers are preparing him for questions by the media. Preparing excuses for missing our transfer targets.The page reads "Summer with Euro 2016 & Copa America 2016"
I'll tell you something though, I've never been more excited for pre season in my life!With Mourinho at United and Pep at City, our preseason friendly against them might be one of the least friendly friendlies ever
I'm going to Earth for a few days too.Been incredibly buzzed since this started doing the press rounds, even before it was official. Only fecking problem is, it is going to be a long while before that first match with him on the sidelines. Good thing I have 10 day trip to Africa in the middle to act as distraction.
There are 101 ways to bleed us dry.I honestly do think they saw Moyes as a cheaper option at the time. Jose has just signed the most lucrative contract of any manager we've ever had.
Gotta give him the lay of the land early.
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Fair enough mate. I disagree i think if the Glazers and Woodward had chose the new manager instead of deferring the decision to Saf in my opinion we wouldn't have even hired Moyes, but lets leave it there as we're off topic.The Glazers like making money and if they think they can be successful by spending less they will do that. As any business person would. They enjoyed that for years under Fergie. I honestly think they thought Moyes could keep the golden goose laying those big golden eggs!
I agree. I definitely think that the Glazers and Woodword, with their corporate background, would have (and rightly so) gone for someone with a more impressive CV.Fair enough mate. I disagree i think if the Glazers and Woodward had chose the new manager instead of deferring the decision to Saf in my opinion we wouldn't have even hired Moyes, but lets leave it there as we're off topic.
I came here just to post this Brilliantly made!I know this site isnt fond of memes and things but I thought this was brilliant
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I think it is probably more to do with planning and preparation/rest for the pre-season with those two comps in mind.I guess that picture tells us Jose's plans for the month. Scouting in the Euros and the Copa.
Terrible.Mooouurinhoo ooooh
Mooouurinhoo ooooh
He comes from Portugal
He sacked Luis Van Gaal
Too soon..?
Not too long, he'll be on the touchline at OT next SundayBeen incredibly buzzed since this started doing the press rounds, even before it was official. Only fecking problem is, it is going to be a long while before that first match with him on the sidelines. Good thing I have 10 day trip to Africa in the middle to act as distraction.
Long story short. Casillas negotiated with Xavi and Puyol to make el Clasico more friendly, Mourinho found out and was really mad.Can someone explain to me, how exactly did he 'destroy' Casillas? I keep seeing that but I still dont get it.