Yeah coming first or second won't effect Chelsea's transfer window.
The Race for Fourth Place
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
I'm not saying his head won't get turned if Real Madrid comes calling (what they'll do with all of Ronaldo, Bale and Hazard is anyone's guess), but finishing 1st or 2nd won't make a major difference in that regard, and I certainly don't expect PSG to have the pulling power to turn his head.
Well yes, you can say that. But it's not about the players only. They have the manager, who if keeps on winning, will stick around for a longer period. Don't want that either.
I ask again, a point I made many times when people kept saying Mourinho will leave after 2-3 successful seasons. Where's is he going to go? He's already been to Real Madrid, will never go to Barcelona and for some reason lost his chance at United. Maybe he'll take over once Pep gets bored at Bayern?
French clubs? You never know!!
Edit: And anyway, I doubt he will leave if he is successful as Chelsea now. Hence my reasoning.
Edit: And anyway, I doubt he will leave if he is successful as Chelsea now. Hence my reasoning.
He's not French...
Anyway, other than RM or Barca, I can't see who'd have the pull arm financial power.
Sorry thot we were still talking about Hazard...
See the thing is, even if City wins, they will sack their coach on a single sign of poor season. I don't think Roman would be sacking Jose anytime soon, specially if keeps winning. Hence.
Didnt he make some derogatory remarks about the German league when Guardiola went to Munich? I dont think its likely Mourinho will go there unless the current superiority of German football continues to the point it looks less like a blip and more like a longer term shift. I think Mourinho will be at Chelsea quite a long time now.
He will be successful though - he always is. It's inevitable, and players already know that.
Managing in the German league and managing his nation has been on his agenda for quite some time, said that in an interview a while ago. But if Ligue 1 becomes a stronger division, maybe he will be swayed by PSG or Monaco. Who knows, maybe he will stay at Chelsea for years to come.
I don't think Mourinho has any interest in either the German or French leagues. He loves the media over here and is clearly comfortably being in England. I suspect he will stay at Chelsea for 5-10 years (unless he falls out with Roman), win a few trophies and maybe consider a job with the national team before retiring.
Agreed. If he fell out with Abramovich there'd be a massive opportunity there for us but I dont think itll happen.
Jose Will eventually fallout with the criminal...I just hope it is soon. 
If we didn't take him when he was basically free and keen, the boat has long sailed now!
Dunno, this isn't the same Mourinho. He hasn't that same fire in his belly, Madrid changed him.Jose Will eventually fallout with the criminal...I just hope it is soon.
Jose has even now been very kind in his words about United. Chelsea is not the club he will retire from. Manchester United......that will be fitting for an ego of his size.
He has done the Chelsea job....he wants and needs a challenge. No club comes bigger than United....
He'll stay at Chelsea now. He has experienced the leagues he wanted to experience. Ambramovich has tried other managers out and must now realise he has the best man for the job.
Im kind of emotional about this United Chelsea love in right now. How about we amalgamate and become West London United?
I think theres a certain something about Jose and teams that win through grit, team spirit and tactics that appeals to a United fan more than it does to a fan of Arsenal or most other top EPL teams.
I think theres a certain something about Jose and teams that win through grit, team spirit and tactics that appeals to a United fan more than it does to a fan of Arsenal or most other top EPL teams.
It's a funny situation when a lot of us are actively hoping you win the league.
City would be an arse, Liverpool would be worst case scenario, and Arsenal, well the media arse kissing would be unbearable.
José's always been respectful discussing United, he's buttered us up well.
We seem to get used a lot like that ( Liverpool 09/10).
Can Guarantee I will be going full United when you play Liverpool and City. You have to do your bit!
Can Guarantee I will be going full United when you play Liverpool and City. You have to do your bit!
Given the decrepit condition Moyes will leave club in when May comes (which would be not soon enough!), I could see Mourinho being greatly intrigued by the prospect of restoring United to its rightful place among Europe's elite football clubs.
But at what financial cost? I dunno, 40m to buy Jose out from Chelsea and 30m to buy out the rest of Moyesey's contract? It's probably worth it, however, even if it means trimming that alleged 200m transfer warchest down to 130m.
But at what financial cost? I dunno, 40m to buy Jose out from Chelsea and 30m to buy out the rest of Moyesey's contract? It's probably worth it, however, even if it means trimming that alleged 200m transfer warchest down to 130m.
If only he had gone anywhere but Chelsea. I can't see him doing that at all.
The Mourinho boat has sailed. Don't do it to yourselves.
Fergie and Charlton wanted a more obedient servant, and so that's what we've got.
Fergie and Charlton wanted a more obedient servant, and so that's what we've got.
Mourinho is not leaving Chelsea for United. That's borderline delusional.
I couldnt agree with this more. Im 100% behind Chelsea for the PL this season.
Yep. I'm the same. For similar reasons.
To stop City, Liverpool and Arsenal winning the league I'm willing to tolerate their smug bellend of a manger lifting the trophy, even though it will mean another season of fast forwarding through the opening credits of MOTD.
There's absolutely no way that Spurs will ever finish below Arsenal.Can a mod move this to the General forum please?
Arsenal sitting precariously on a 9 point lead over Spurs.
Spurs win tomorrow, thats 6 points. Win the NL derby thats 3 points. Then wait for Arsenal to lose against Chelsea and / or City and its game on. Squeaky bum time if Adebayor stays fit.
We'll be in it, 6th gets it now and 7th could get it if two teams above us make the FA Cup final which is possible (I'm thinking Arsenal v City).
Mata will get a PL medal too if Chelsea win it (I think)
Am I right in thinking you live in West London Pogue? That would make it slightly harder, though I think Id still feel that way, even then. Up till a few years ago I lived about a 15 minute walk from the Emirates, and that added another, sickening dimension to those two horse races we used to contest - well, sickening in those years we came up short. But I sincerely find Arsenal the most insufferable of all football fans. It must just be the ones I happen to know, but I cant bear them winning anything.
Might be the only medal he wins at Old Trafford.
Used to. Back in Ireland these last 3 years.
When I did live in London I was more likely to be surrounded by Fulham, Chelsea or QPR fans than gooners. I had a few friends who were season ticket holder, though, and I went to the Emirates a few times. I think my dislike for them is mainly fuelled by wanting to get one up on my friends but also by the constant media love-in over Wenger and Arsenal. Even when they went half a decade winning feck all you could always rely on English papers to lose the run of themselves about Arsenal walloping some relegation candidate, or their kids winning a Milk Cup game. Never failed to wind me up.
Nowadays, it's the moral highground of winning the league without sugar daddy financial doping that would annoy me. That's our bit of real estate, thanks very much.
I want to get some money on Everton getting 4th now! Arsenal in bottling mode could easily allow them in. Arsenal have to play them away soon as well.
I could see Wenger stepping down if they piss away the CL place that looked secure, no matter what happens with the FA Cup.
I could see Wenger stepping down if they piss away the CL place that looked secure, no matter what happens with the FA Cup.
It would be the funniest thing if this is the season Arsenal end up without a place in the CL, having started so well.
You never know how much Arsenal will bottle it now. If we, by some miracle play out of our skins and win the remaining matches. Then, Arsenal lose to Everton and City, the deficit is 5 points. Arsenal will have to play some relegation teams and that's always hard. Stranger things have happened. Wigan were sure to be relegated a couple of seasons back, but my God did Martinez pull all the stops!
Of course, only if we win the rest of the games.
Of course, only if we win the rest of the games.
Well, not so funny considering it will mean United would only have needed to be moderately competent this season to have gotten 4th.