And The Manager Merrigoround Starts Again

#7261 Holmesc1

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Posted Today, 05:39 PM

Osborne again, on 18 May 2024 - 03:22 PM, said:

Being Man United manager must be a bit like being on death row with a few million in the bank to keep you company. You have the Fergie effect, a fanbase who thinks they should win every match, and players who think they're better than they really are. I don't think Ten Hag was the right fit, but who is?

Ten hag aint the issue, its the board and fans who think the teams rubbish if they dont finish in top 4 and win a trophy every season, welcome to the real world!

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Posted Today, 05:51 PM

Holmesc1, on 19 May 2024 - 05:39 PM, said:

Ten hag aint the issue, its the board and fans who think the teams rubbish if they dont finish in top 4 and win a trophy every season, welcome to the real world!

Correct.
Man Utd fans are living in the past.
In Ferguson they had the best manager of that era.
Times.change,money talks.
They?ve finished where they deserve.
Will they challenge next season?
Doubtful.
It will be the same top 3 again, with Chelsea and Spurs and Man Utd looking to finish 4th.

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Posted Today, 06:31 PM

[quote name='Blue roan lily' timestamp='1716141077' post='1822463']
Correct.
Man Utd fans are living in the past.
In Ferguson they had the best manager of that era.
Times.change,money talks.
They?ve finished where they deserve.
Will they challenge next season?
Doubtful.
It will be the same top 3 again, with Chelsea and Spurs and Man Utd looking to finish 4th.
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Managers have to fit, as do players. It isn't about getting a squad of players together costing ?100m each, it's about getting them to get. The Liverpool teams of old were never the best out there, but they were a team. Yes they had their superstars like Dalglish, Hansen and Hunt but they worked for each other. How many Manchester United players would get anywhere near a Ferguson team, not many I'd argue. They go one down and their heads drop and they're looking around to play the blame game.
Ten Hag was never a good fit but as I've said previously, who is? To be honest, I think they need a big clear out, a footballing enema for want of a better word. If Ten Hag was to stay, he needs to be able to bring in players who'll play for him but I can't see him staying.