You've done the right thing and feel the same way. I honestly wish a stupid game didn't have so much control on my life
Anyway, I have found it does get easier to handle with age so that's something, I am at the past really caring stage now.Ole Sack Watch
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Anyway, I have found it does get easier to handle with age so that's something, I am at the past really caring stage now.Well he is so I guess we are? Does that make you feel better?
This is a shocking decision if you ask me if he is to stay.
I do have doubts over Conte, but he's undeniably a brilliant manager, and can definitely produce results quickly. Won titles with Juve, Chelsea and Inter Milan, he's more than worth a go.
I do have doubts over Conte, but he's undeniably a brilliant manager, and can definitely produce results quickly. Won titles with Juve, Chelsea and Inter Milan, he's more than worth a go.
And what do you think about ten Hag?
Okay again, let's try to spell it out real slow, I won't randomly bold my words:
-Ole is a bad manager
-Ole is close to being sacked
-The club is in disarray
-It's the middle of the season
No coaches are going to join Manchester United that are even remotely promising. They are not going to gamble their careers on a situation with a terrible manager who would be sacked by any club without a delusional fan base. If Ole had any pull whatsoever he would already have good coaches, but he doesn't, because he has no pedigree.
EDIT: Also my god, why do we talk about our assistants so much? We're the only club in football who has fans who want to absolve the person in charge from responsibility and blame it on the people under him.
I mean seriously what is the point of giving him the next few games?
Even in the unlikely scenario we beat Spurs and City, he’s still not the right guy for the job.
Tear off the bandaid ffs.
Even in the unlikely scenario we beat Spurs and City, he’s still not the right guy for the job.
Tear off the bandaid ffs.
The drama! Says more about you than the club if you feel this way.
I don't know, maybe maybe not. But I'm sure as hell that we wont get any better with Ole in charge. Why prolong this?
Correct. Plus, there’s always a chance that the coaches may actually learn something under a stronger manager in the next 6 months.
Hey man, I’m embarrassed because someone didn’t get sacked yesterday and some other people are laughing at me, it’s serious okay?
Because this cannot be allowed to continue. There has to be a line drawn and losing 5-0 at home against our biggest rival after the other performances/results this season is unforgivable and he has to go. There is every possibility we get results in the next 2 games, what then? You know what will happen he’ll be staying.
It has to happen.
As long as we keep it away from Eric Ramsay.
United have actually got worse at setpieces and defending since last season.
To give the new manager a better set of fixtures? The first game sets the mood, it shouldn’t be City.
You know, I'm actually at this stage before but got roped by my friends to watch the Liverpool game. And now it's fecking worse. I wished I hadn't watch it.You've done the right thing and feel the same way. I honestly wish a stupid game didn't have so much control on my life
What if....
Three years ago, we could have replaced Jose with Poch or some other hip flavour of the month. They then just crashed and burned at the weekend and today the board are just about to appoint Ole as caretaker manager.
What I'm trying to say is, can we ever have faith in this board?
Three years ago, we could have replaced Jose with Poch or some other hip flavour of the month. They then just crashed and burned at the weekend and today the board are just about to appoint Ole as caretaker manager.
What I'm trying to say is, can we ever have faith in this board?
Personally I think Conte will be brought in almost straight away regardless, reports are saying he's ready. I don't think Ole will get the 3 games in. Another bad performance at the weekend and it will be done.
Probably just have higher standards and care more than you tbh.
Is there some context behind that game? Looks like they were down 1-0. Is it a two leg cup competition or something.
And it fecking won’t! Chill the feck out! Even if he wins the games 5-0 he’s still gone. He’s lost the dressing room, the staff, the fans and the board. Can you not read the current situation? He knows himself there’s no coming back now, you could see it on his face when he was walking off the pitch last game.
3 chances to do what? Fluke a win and pretend he is at the wheel again? The longer we keep him the more we resign ourselves to mediocrity. Get rid now. Stop enabling this loser mentality.
And how's that working out for you?
Clear as day. Club did not make any contingency plans. He's a dead man walking but the club don't know what to do.
Ole doesn't have any authority left.
It's cruel to put him through it, when he knows he's on borrowed time. He doesn't deserve to have this prolonged.
Relax everyone - it's because they are working on bringing in Hag and VDS in July
From The Athletic.
I think it’s easier to bring a new manager in on the cusp of a CL game than it is a PL game, so watch this space for the Atalanta game. I wonder if Conte will be scouting them this weekend?
I think its clear that he wont win the players over here, makes no sense keeping him for these 3 and then cutting the cord. They should just call it now if they know they are getting Conte.
It's pathetic. I usually try and ignore it but it's bugging me today
Because the owners see OLE (whether people agree or not) the long-term answer, hence he was backed with funds and given a new 3 year contract. I doubt they will change their minds. If that was the case, he would have gone Monday Morning. We are top of the CL group and apart from the past 2 league game results we would be in a good league position. I’m “guessing” they are waiting for Sunday. If it doesn’t go well then, then my guess is he goes. If he gets a result then it’ll be onto City and see how that goes. I think they are just seeing if it’s a blip or irreversible.
I think this is the most probable scenario.
I think it's evident they're stalling. They've clearly been unprepared for the scenario where they'd have to replace the manager midseason so are just now clawing to reach out to potential candidates to replace Ole. A properly managed club would have prepared for this situation and been in constant contact with managers but this is United after all.
An absolute shambles whichever way you look at it.
We are talking about 25m+ here.
He will need his head checked if he walks away from that. There is nothing wrong with Ole looking after himself.
That's bad, but these votes of confidence are often the kiss of death
2 weeks to prepare between City and Watford so a good period for a new manager.
I think there is a good chance they are getting everything lined up now so when they pull the trigger, a new manager is ready and waiting.
I'd rather Ole went now too though tbh. It's clear he's on his way out so i'd rather it was over and done with.
It's also counter intuitive. Ole does well in those games and we drag this process out for longer. We do poorly and the new manager has less games to rescue a poor situation.
I think they're convinced he can turn it around. That Athletic article is damning. It really sounds like most of the board still is delusional about him succeeding.
With most players not being there cause of international duties.
see, this is why it's fecking infuriating
If Ole was sacked the same night after he lost against Liverpool, nobody would bat an eyelid. It's the most obvious and right thing to do.
It's like the board was looking at every possible reason to prolong this even when it's nonsensical.
Is it possible to merge this with the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thread? @golden_blunder? Gets confusing going to both threads as some news gets missed.
Agreed but it still gives the new guy time to settle.
Anyway, it's clearly coming. There is never a perfect time to sack a manager. Ole won't be Utd manager by the end of November.... Unless there is a miracle.
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