mourinho oot

[jst1875]

as it says .... left man u

[Barney McGrew]

Zidane in by the end of the week.....

[makaveli1875]

never saw that coming :greengrin

[Keith_M]

Did he leave, or was he given millions just to walk out the door?

[mutley]

Zidane in by the end of the week.....

Surely it will be SJM, he’s better than Zidane


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[bingo70]

Did he leave, or was he given millions just to walk out the door?

What do you think? :greengrin

I think they'll go for Zidane but not sure that would be a great appointment for them. He strikes me as another that'll just strive for instant first team success and just buy world class players to do so.

I get the idea of that and why that is appealing but IMO they should be looking to appoint someone who will build something long term. I personally think they should go for Pochettino from Spurs. Lets face it, he would go and money isn't really an object for them so they'd be able to do a deal with Spurs.

[The Modfather]

Yesterday’s man. Appears to be be a bit of a dinosaur. Ironic that he appears to have turned into all the things that he used to unmercifully dig out Wenger for.

[Barney McGrew]

Did he leave, or was he given millions just to walk out the door?

It sounds like he’s been mutually consented :cb

[Keith_M]

What do you think? :greengrin
.


I'll go for the "given millions even though he was a failure" option


:wink:

[Ryan69]

Fireman Sam...:)

[Andy.1875]

BBC saying sacked.

[J-C]

Good, the man was never Man U class, old school football and ideas.

I know Zidane is free but lots of rumours they want Pochettino.

[lapsedhibee]

Good. ****.

[Bill Milne]

as it says .... left man u

Not just Elvis who's left the building then?

[Colr]

Shown the door.

Man Utd should have managed the succession from Fergie and developed successors as Liverpool did to follow on from Shankly.

[PatHead]

Just hope they don't go after the visionary that is Harry Potter. We need him at Tynecastle as long as possible.

[chrisski33]

No surprise tbh

[makaveli1875]

Yesterday’s man. Appears to be be a bit of a dinosaur. Ironic that he appears to have turned into all the things that he used to unmercifully dig out Wenger for.

Is he the Potuguese Craig Levein

[Hibernia&Alba]

Didn't think the board had the baws to do it mid-season, but the club is shambles: relationships have broken down, results have been horrendous.

I hope United go for Poch at Spurs.

[MWHIBBIES]

Actually shows how well Arsenal have done to replace Wenger. United have been a shambles since Ferguson left

[McSwanky]

Carrick odds on at SkyBet?????? TBF he has gone from 1/3 to 10/11 in 5 minutes though, next manager markets are bizarre!

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Good, the man was never Man U class, old school football and ideas.

I know Zidane is free but lots of rumours they want Pochettino.

Totally. Showed desperation in appointing him. There's an argument that he could maybe have come in immediately after Sir Alex retired so united got his 2 year cycle at a point when they needed to stay at an elite level and I think he'd have got more out of the group of players Moyes struggled with.

All signs point to Poch. But think waiting till the summer is the right call. Someone has to take a gamble on an Eddie Howe type at some point...

[Hibernia&Alba]

This feels like an early Christmas present :greengrin

[weecounty hibby]

Hasn't been special for a number of years now. Only in his own mind

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Off to Inter Milan it seems, not before time either, a total has been.

[we are hibs]

Carrick will take training for the next couple of days and a new temporary manager will be appointed within 48 hours until the end of the season. They obviously have someone lined up

[bingo70]

Casillas made an interesting point that while he was correct to suggest he was reaching the end of his playing career nobody really ever suggests when a manager's career is coming to an end.

I know it's a bit different as a player relies on physical attributes but there has to come a point where a manager just simply isn't as good as he was previously, very rarely do you get a Ferguson, a Wenger or even a Warnock.

I wonder if in the modern game most managers, unless they evolve with the changes happening withing the game and the changing room may have a 10-15 year effective managerial career as well.

Jose seems so set in his ways and arrogant i can't see him ever changing. Lets face it though, if you're a top player you would rather play for Guardiola, Klopp, Emery or Pochettino who all seem to have a much better and effective relationship with their players.

[Sir David Gray]

Not before time it's been clear to me for a while that he doesn't want to be there and their current league position is unacceptable.

To be 19 points behind Liverpool before Christmas is embarrassing, the gap between the two sides is enormous.

They have too many "good" players but not enough world class ones. Recruitment under his watch has been awful and his man management leaves a lot to be desired.

[Billy Whizz]

Wonder what is pay off will be?

[Colr]

Hasn't been special for a number of years now. Only in his own mind

He was the prima prima donna at Man U

[Hibernia&Alba]

Carrick will take training for the next couple of days and a new temporary manager will be appointed within 48 hours until the end of the season. They obviously have someone lined up

Roy Keane to kick some erses until the end of the season? Now that would be worth watching :greengrin

[bingo70]

Wonder what is pay off will be?

I'm sure he'll still be able to feed the family at Christmas :wink:

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Wonder what is pay off will be?

15 million if he was sacked 😯

[we are hibs]

Talk of solskjaer until the end of the season. Not sure he would leave Molde for a temporary job unless he sees it as a chance to prove himself at a higher level for half a season. Would be a big risk for him.

[Hibernia&Alba]

https://youtu.be/EfGDvDGE7zk

[Hibernia&Alba]

Wonder what is pay off will be?

£22.5 million reportedly. Not bad, eh?

[James70]

A shame, just loved his interviews. Not before time though.

[JE89]

Carrick odds on at SkyBet?????? TBF he has gone from 1/3 to 10/11 in 5 minutes though, next manager markets are bizarre!

Skybet pay out a manager as ‘permanent’ if they manage 10+ games. Utd have said they’ll put a caretaker in for the remainder of the season so that’s what you’re betting on.

I checked and he was 5/4 and two minutes later 1/2. He’s 8/1 on Betfair but they pay out for official permanent.

I reckon they want Pochettino long term.


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[Northernhibee]

Skybet pay out a manager as ‘permanent’ if they manage 10+ games. Utd have said they’ll put a caretaker in for the remainder of the season so that’s what you’re betting on.

I checked and he was 5/4 and two minutes later 1/2. He’s 8/1 on Betfair but they pay out for official permanent.

I reckon they want Pochettino long term.


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I made a lot from Skybet paying out on Graeme Murty right enough.

[McSwanky]

that’s what you’re betting on.

I ain't betting on that, that's for sure! [emoji6]

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[lapsedhibee]

if you're a top player you would rather play for Guardiola, Klopp, Emery or Pochettino who all seem to have a much better and effective relationship with their players.

Because none of them is a ****.

[theonlywayisup]

No surprise at all - the man was never a Man United man. Far too negative for a team that have always played with style and flair.

IMO, the best fit for Man United at the moment would be Klopp. The man has such enthusiasm and would get even an average set of players playing well. However, he's building something special at Liverpool so there's no way he'll leave that.

I'm not convinced that it will be Pochettino. He's a great manager too, but don't think he's won much as a manager. I feel Man United will want someone with a better track record.

[theonlywayisup]

15 million if he was sacked 😯

Must be great for these football managers - win championships & cups and you're a hero or get sacked and earn millions.

[bigwheel]

wonder if they will try to prize Pochettino from Spurs?

[Hibernia&Alba]

wonder if they will try to prize Pochettino from Spurs?

Seems it's going to be a caretake until the end of the season then a long term decision made over the summer. I would guess Pochettino and Zidane are the two frontrunners.

[blackpoolhibs]

Bobby Charlton was right, he never wanted him at United, Jose has been a fantastic manager over the years, but his style of play and management style was never the Man United way.

[Hibs4185]

Just hope they don’t come after Lennon

[Zazu62]

Pochettinos job if he wants it I think

[green with envy]

Wonder what is pay off will be?

A staggering reported 20M.

[DarlingtonHibee]

Temporary manager will be big Sam, thick as thieves with fergie

[Bristolhibby]

Must be great for these football managers - win championships & cups and you're a hero or get sacked and earn millions.

Don’t forget win get PAID while winning Championships and Cups.

J

[surreyhibbie]

A staggering reported 20M.

now saying basic salary of £18 million (:shocked:) plus a 25% bonus as they are still in the Champions league...

not bad work I suppose!

[DH1875]

Good, the man was never Man U class, old school football and ideas.

I know Zidane is free but lots of rumours they want Pochettino.

They can want him all they want. He's already knocked back Real twice, in under a year so don't see him at Utd anytime soon.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Ryan Giggs might be interested?

[Biggie]

£22.5 million reportedly. Not bad, eh?

Obscene

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Gutted!! He was doing so well...

[Hibeesmad]

Didn't think the board had the baws to do it mid-season, but the club is shambles: relationships have broken down, results have been horrendous.

I hope United go for Poch at Spurs.

I don’t think Pochettino would go there.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Ryan Giggs might be interested?

It's only available until the end of the season. Not sure he'd leave a full time job to be a caretaker.

[Hibeesmad]

Talk of solskjaer until the end of the season. Not sure he would leave Molde for a temporary job unless he sees it as a chance to prove himself at a higher level for half a season. Would be a big risk for him.

He got Cardiff relegated

[HoboHarry]

Good amount of chatter about Laurent Blanc going there as a caretaker until season's end.....

[Hibernia&Alba]

Good amount of chatter about Laurent Blanc going there as a caretaker until season's end.....

Could be a good move: steady the ship for a few months.

[bingo70]

Could be a good move: steady the ship for a few months.

Think the logic is that he may be able to get the best out of Pogba and persuade Martial to sign a new contract.

Not sure if that's just because he's French or if he's had dealings with them before?

[jacomo]

What do you think? :greengrin

I think they'll go for Zidane but not sure that would be a great appointment for them. He strikes me as another that'll just strive for instant first team success and just buy world class players to do so.

I get the idea of that and why that is appealing but IMO they should be looking to appoint someone who will build something long term. I personally think they should go for Pochettino from Spurs. Lets face it, he would go and money isn't really an object for them so they'd be able to do a deal with Spurs.


Sounds like a dream for Utd.

I think their signing policy is based on how big a player’s Instagram following is.

[J-C]

Good amount of chatter about Laurent Blanc going there as a caretaker until season's end.....

Was he not touted as a successor to Fergie

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Was he not touted as a successor to Fergie


That is what they need rather than a new manager.

[Squealing pig]

Hope pochettino stays put at spurs , new stadium seems like they r ready to push on .

Fergie til end of season on the other hand that I’d love to see.

[HoboHarry]

Hope pochettino stays put at spurs , new stadium seems like they r ready to push on .

Fergie til end of season on the other hand that I’d love to see.
Given his recent health issues I think Fergie's wife would put the foot down there.

[Hibbyradge]

https://africa-espn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/africa.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/3731220/manchester-united-target-spurs-boss-pochettino-to-replace-mourinho-sources?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&platform=amp#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=http%3A%2F%2Fafrica.espn.com%2Fsoccer%2Fm anchester-united%2Fstory%2F3731220%2Fmanchester-united-target-spurs-boss-pochettino-to-replace-mourinho-sources

[we are hibs]

He got Cardiff relegated

Well it's going to be him it looks like..

[Famous Fiver]

If it is Solskjaer (sic) he's too late for McGinn but might be after Ryan!!

[Sir David Gray]

Hope pochettino stays put at spurs , new stadium seems like they r ready to push on .

Fergie til end of season on the other hand that I’d love to see.

No chance of Ferguson going back in charge, especially since he was in intensive care from a brain haemorrhage just 7 months ago.

[Ryan69]

Hope pochettino stays put at spurs , new stadium seems like they r ready to push on .

Fergie til end of season on the other hand that I’d love to see.

Wouldnt be surprised at that.
Would soon sort out Pogba,Lingaard and co.

Then next season Zidane or Poch.

Neither would go sooner.

[Billy Whizz]

Who’s fav for the Caretaker’s job

[blaikie]

Who’s fav for the Caretaker’s job

Ole Gunner Solksjar with Phelan as assistant seems to be the chat on Twitter.

[Billy Whizz]

Ole Gunner Solksjar with Phelan as assistant seems to be the chat on Twitter.

Interesting

[Hi Heid Yin]

That photo on the BBC site of Mourinho smirking in the back of a chauffeur driven car is that of a cat that got the cream.

The relief on his face is palpable and the satisfaction in driving away with millions in your bank account is the stuff of dreams for most of us.

I actually like the guy.

He's one of footballs true characters.

[blackpoolhibs]

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[Hibernia&Alba]

Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer as manager until the end of the season? Please let the rumour be true.

[Sir David Gray]

Ole Gunnar Solksjær named as interim manager until the end of the season.

[calumhibee1]

That’s a shocker for them.

[heretoday]

That photo on the BBC site of Mourinho smirking in the back of a chauffeur driven car is that of a cat that got the cream.

The relief on his face is palpable and the satisfaction in driving away with millions in your bank account is the stuff of dreams for most of us.

I actually like the guy.

He's one of footballs true characters.

I don't like him but you're right about the TV pix. He looked about ten years younger!

[J-C]

He orchestrated his move away, clearly obvious to see, another big pay day.

[bingo70]

I think OGS is a great appointment by them, i think it's brave but i reckon it'll work.

I know it sounds a bit daft but i think too much emphasis on previous managerial results. Just because his Cardiff team failed doesn't mean his future teams will fail. Every manager has different attributes that will be suited to different players in different situations. It isn't championship manager, there's not a blueprint for success that'll work every time.

From what i can see the Man U players need to be loved a wee bit, they will benefit hugely from someone with softer man management skills and they'll benefit from having someone that knows the nuts and bolts of the make up of the club.

IMO they're good players, he just needs to get them feeling good about themselves again and he strikes me as someone that'll do that well.

I thought he came across brilliantly when we played them earlier in the season so i really hope he is a success.

[IWasThere2016]

Delighted as won £500 off SKYBet on this news. Had £250 at evens in August he wouldn't be Manager on Christmas Day .. had a sweat on as it didn't look likely!! :greengrin


He is a little tit.. and hopefully it's the last wee see of him :bye:


Thought he was doing a fine job though #BlueMoon

[Hibeesmad]

Molde have literally loaned him out to Man Utd. It’s agreed that he goes back to Molde in the summer 😂

[Pretty Boy]

As poor as Mourinho was some of the stories leaking out do suggest the entire structure of the club is outdated and needs an overhaul. Perhaps it's a legacy of the totally immersive style Fergie had for so many years.

As an example Mourinho was apparently unhappy he couldn't sign Harry Macguire in the summer in part because of Leicesters asking price. I think he has a point when he's said to have asked why none of the 52 scouts Man Utd employ had noticed him playing for Hull a season earlier when he could have been signed for a fraction of the price. 52 scouts and not one noticed a young guy, his name had never been mentioned, who would be an England regular within months? Something is well wrong there.

I'm far from suggesting Mourinho is blameless. His whole philosophy looks prehistoric in the face of the pressing dynamism of modern teams but the problems lie far, far deeper.

[IWasThere2016]

As poor as Mourinho was some of the stories leaking out do suggest the entire structure of the club is outdated and needs an overhaul. Perhaps it's a legacy of the totally immersive style Fergie had for so many years.

As an example Mourinho was apparently unhappy he couldn't sign Harry Macguire in the summer in part because of Leicesters asking price. I think he has a point when he's said to have asked why none of the 52 scouts Man Utd employ had noticed him playing for Hull a season earlier when he could have been signed for a fraction of the price. 52 scouts and not one noticed a young guy, his name had never been mentioned, who would be an England regular within months? Something is well wrong there.

I'm far from suggesting Mourinho is blameless. His whole philosophy looks prehistoric in the face of the pressing dynamism of modern teams but the problems lie far, far deeper.

You only have to look at the rapport Pep has with his team to see what was wrong with Jose' style..

[Pretty Boy]

You only have to look at the rapport Pep has with his team to see what was wrong with Jose' style..

No doubt he comes across as an arrogant buffoon. I wouldn't want to give 100% for him.

Getting rid of him isn't a quick fix though. United probably have a 4-5 year rebuilding job to get back to the top table.

[HoboHarry]

As poor as Mourinho was some of the stories leaking out do suggest the entire structure of the club is outdated and needs an overhaul. Perhaps it's a legacy of the totally immersive style Fergie had for so many years.

As an example Mourinho was apparently unhappy he couldn't sign Harry Macguire in the summer in part because of Leicesters asking price. I think he has a point when he's said to have asked why none of the 52 scouts Man Utd employ had noticed him playing for Hull a season earlier when he could have been signed for a fraction of the price. 52 scouts and not one noticed a young guy, his name had never been mentioned, who would be an England regular within months? Something is well wrong there.

I'm far from suggesting Mourinho is blameless. His whole philosophy looks prehistoric in the face of the pressing dynamism of modern teams but the problems lie far, far deeper.
The English commentators we get over here have suggested repeatedly that David Gill stepping down at the same time as Fergie did was an enormous loss of knowledge for the club as a whole.....