Remember how "process" and "philosophy" had become the two most loathsome words among United fans during LvG's tenure? No matter how much appreciation you have for a person, there always comes a time when you think that enough is enough. It's not even a matter of patience or being a "good fan" (whatever that means). It's about the inherent need to always measure ourselves against (those we consider to be) our competitors and confirm our status. Unless something world-shattering occurs, in three years time United will still be a prestigious club with one of the highest wage bills in the world and the performances on the pitch will have to reflect that reality. And the manager will always be the first one to take the blame. Why? Because in times of distress people put their emotions over their logic and they look for an easy scapegoat. And when the shite will hit the fan, Woodward won't be that scapegoat because, with the Glazers in charge, he is inevitable. And he knows it. So, the disgruntled fans will look for a quick fix that will lighten up the atmosphere a bit. And then you have City and Liverpool raising the bar very high. At some point, we'll have to get close to competing with them. It's what our status demands unless, of course, the fanbase is willing to accept that our status as a club isn't the same anymore and it won't be for quite a while. But are we willing to accept that? My guess is not. See how the Europa League the FA & League Cups are seen as minor trophies. How people reacted when Moyes said we aspire to be like City or when Mourinho said, admittedly in a very coarse way, that United are not a big team anymore and that it was an achievement to finish 2nd. Forget all the bullshite about "attractive football and the "chances for the youngsters". When the season starts and, God forbid, we're left to fight with Wolves and Leicester for a EL spot, reality will kick in. Ole's legendary status, his lovely and polite character and his true intention to instil a modern type of football will give him a year (or a year and a half) without something to show for. But run down his contract? Only if we admit that we are a top-six club and nothing more and embrace this notion as a new reality.
What else is Ole supposed to say?
He could easily send sound bites to the press that whilst there is quality within the squad, there are also key areas that need addressed. It can be done tactfully, whilst applying a bit of pressure on the owners to do their fecking job!
Did he give realistic targets?
Spoilt is the buzz word this year. Some fans do not seem to understand that we support Manchester United, that we want the club to be successful. That we care for the clubs welfare and want it to have owners who think the same. Yes we back the team and the manager, but they are employees of Manchester United. It is the club we support.
Appreciate the clarification. Although it would seem fairly likely he has heart set on leaving regardless. However, even if he stays one more season I contend that the most important factor remains that he actually improves his performances with us and does so on a consistent basis as well.
Mate no one since Fergie has.. Jose got shafted after he signed a 3 year extension.
You sound upset but have no clue who to be upset at.
Exactly, I will not feel bad for Ole if he is sacked. He should have made demands before signing a contract and resigned if they were not delivered.
Haven't a clue. Sure there will be something plucked out of thin air though.
Injuries? as they all do.
Well, I guess the transfer window is over..... No right wingers or even attackers to say the least. No doubt we had the funds to purchase them. Arsenal got Pepe for £72m over five years. A deal we could have easily afford. Moreover, Bruno and Dybala who could do a job there in an inverted role. We sold Lukaku, so we have the fund, so I don’t understand why Ole thinks we will be better of with lingard or Mata on the right. Maybe there was no British right attackers available this summer.
. So we did get an attacker, but not a right winger. From pre-season, I don’t have much hope from him besides being a speed merchant that can annoy players with tired legs.Ah yes, Pogba or Rashford will get injured and it'll be 'it's tough to cope without your main players'... yawn.
I love Ole but he has to take a lot of the blame.
Pogba will probably be sold. We will definitely push for a move seeing how we are showing such a lack of ambition. Why would a player like him be happy playing in the Europa League when he can play for Real Madrid
That's true. Says the problem is with Ed or the Glazers. Otherwise Maguire would've been signed before Jose's 3rd season. He wasn't and it killed Mourinhos motivation at the same time.
If i was him, you wouldn't see me for dust.
There were other players available, OGS should have acted sooner to resolve the midfield problem instead of the protracted sage for Maguire when we already have 5 CBs(yes they are average but without midfield cover no defence is going to be good enough). Again we signed a right footed winger when there are already Martial, RAshford and Sanchez capable of doing that. We could have at least competed for Pepe. It's not correct that all transfer mistakes are pointed at Woodward, we have spent enough money but the targets the managers choose always looks impossible,
But the only issue is he will take the blame by getting sacked. The problem is that Ed will get another bonus for sacking him. And another manager who he will promise the world and deliver feck all.
Well we're fecked then.
I'm upset with Ole, Ed and the Glazers.
and no Herrera replacementHe should have gotten assurances. If he didn't then that was stupid on his part. He should have learnt from the others.
I agree.
We can all sit and slaughter Pogba but realistically why would a player of his talent want to be in that midfield?
