Maureen and Pep - where will they go?
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competit...
Well, things just got rather interesting. It looks like they are both coming back to the Prem this summer - where will they go, it's intriguing.
Chelsea will no doubt be chasing Pep, but City (having lost the title to Utd) have the Barca backroom staff which hints they will have him - but where does that leave Maureen? I can't see Abramovich going back and Fergie reckons he isn't retiring yet. Although... if he wins a 20th title for Utd it could be a decent swansong....
Thoughts?
Well, things just got rather interesting. It looks like they are both coming back to the Prem this summer - where will they go, it's intriguing.
Chelsea will no doubt be chasing Pep, but City (having lost the title to Utd) have the Barca backroom staff which hints they will have him - but where does that leave Maureen? I can't see Abramovich going back and Fergie reckons he isn't retiring yet. Although... if he wins a 20th title for Utd it could be a decent swansong....
Thoughts?
Why does Fergie have to retire? The board could tell him to go. He's got shot of some of his best players when he's decided they're getting on a bit and someone younger is available to fill the hole. So why would he be upset if that happened to him? He's a pragmatic guy, he must be able to see the sense in that.
If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Why does Fergie have to retire? The board could tell him to go. He's got shot of some of his best players when he's decided they're getting on a bit and someone younger is available to fill the hole. So why would he be upset if that happened to him? He's a pragmatic guy, he must be able to see the sense in that.
If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
Fergie still keeps Man Utd at the top of the sport.If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
I'd love Fergie to retire as Man Utd of the past 15-20 years would not be the same.
I don't know if somebody will come in and be able to perform as manager as he does, grinds out games and gets results.
Mourinho has been great in the past. Won some major things.
He has now lost the dressing room at Real.
Who is to say he wouldn't lose the dressing room at United?
I see Mourinho going back to Chelsea but I don't know where Guardiola will be going.
I think City could play some nice football. They have the funds and are planning to have the facilities too which could attract talent from across the world and I assume as a manager that would appeal to you.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Why does Fergie have to retire? The board could tell him to go. He's got shot of some of his best players when he's decided they're getting on a bit and someone younger is available to fill the hole. So why would he be upset if that happened to him? He's a pragmatic guy, he must be able to see the sense in that.
If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
I would love to see the board try and get rid off Fergie! I would give it two days until each board members head is on a stick in the middle of the pitch. Not a chance in hell Fergie leaving before he's ready.If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
I can see Jose going back to Chelsea. Pep seems like a manager who's not motivated by money (he's departure from barcelona hints at that) so he'd go to a club which suits him more IMO. A club that will allow him the time needed to mould it into the way he wants.
Arsenal would be an outside shot IMHO.
Edited by MrMagoo on Wednesday 16th January 11:46
MrMagoo said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Why does Fergie have to retire? The board could tell him to go. He's got shot of some of his best players when he's decided they're getting on a bit and someone younger is available to fill the hole. So why would he be upset if that happened to him? He's a pragmatic guy, he must be able to see the sense in that.
If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
I would love to see the board try and get rid off Fergie! I would give it two days until each board members head is on a stick in the middle of the pitch. Not a chance in hell Fergie leaving before he's ready.If I were Man U I'd be looking to get Mourinho in as his replacement, whether Fergie likes it or not!
Edited by MrMagoo on Wednesday 16th January 11:46
I hope Mourinho doesn't go to Man U, because he's the best manager in the world, and I don't want them to do well.
If utd has been mid table last couple of seasons then yes the replacing fergie argument would stand.
Utd lost the title last year on goal difference alone. They are currently leading the pack and are much stronger with the arrival of RVP. Anyone who thinks fergie should be replaced is smoking crack.
Personally I'd like Maureen at united (when fergie is ready) there is a risk he won't be available
Utd lost the title last year on goal difference alone. They are currently leading the pack and are much stronger with the arrival of RVP. Anyone who thinks fergie should be replaced is smoking crack.
Personally I'd like Maureen at united (when fergie is ready) there is a risk he won't be available
Fergie has been great for Man U, but he has been fantastically well rewarded for his efforts. Hence Man U owe him nothing. And he owes Man U nothing.
The board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
The board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Fergie has been great for Man U, but he has been fantastically well rewarded for his efforts. Hence Man U owe him nothing. And he owes Man U nothing.
The board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Step away from the pipeThe board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Soir said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Fergie has been great for Man U, but he has been fantastically well rewarded for his efforts. Hence Man U owe him nothing. And he owes Man U nothing.
The board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Step away from the pipeThe board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Fergie has shown over the years that if you reach a certain age and there are better options he will move you on.
It sounds like that two of the best managers in world football are up for a job in the summer. I think it would be negligent of the Board not to look at those options.
He is 71 at the end of the day.
The question is can those two mangers do a better job then Fergie at Man U.
Not a chance.
Why kick him out if he still as the ability to go on for 3,4,5 more years? Doesn't make sense. He's the top manager in world football (IMHO) would be stupid not to use him while he still able to do a job. (As long as that's what he wants)
Not a chance.
Why kick him out if he still as the ability to go on for 3,4,5 more years? Doesn't make sense. He's the top manager in world football (IMHO) would be stupid not to use him while he still able to do a job. (As long as that's what he wants)
MrMagoo said:
The question is can those two mangers do a better job then Fergie at Man U.
Not a chance.
Why kick him out if he still as the ability to go on for 3,4,5 more years? Doesn't make sense. He's the top manager in world football (IMHO) would be stupid not to use him while he still able to do a job. (As long as that's what he wants)
I know this for certain. If Fergie hits the snooze button halfway thru next season and Pep & Mourinho are happily employed elsewhere, and you end up having to appoint a lesser manager, the fans will be demanding why the board hadn't anticipated this possibility.Not a chance.
Why kick him out if he still as the ability to go on for 3,4,5 more years? Doesn't make sense. He's the top manager in world football (IMHO) would be stupid not to use him while he still able to do a job. (As long as that's what he wants)
Also, I think both those managers have the potential to emulate and surpass Fergie's achievements, especially in Europe. Of course you can never be sure, that's the risk you take. That's the risk Fergie takes when he moves his senior players on.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
I know this for certain. If Fergie hits the snooze button halfway thru next season and Pep & Mourinho are happily employed elsewhere, and you end up having to appoint a lesser manager, the fans will be demanding why the board hadn't anticipated this possibility.
Also, I think both those managers have the potential to emulate and surpass Fergie's achievements, especially in Europe. Of course you can never be sure, that's the risk you take. That's the risk Fergie takes when he moves his senior players on.
I still don't see the fascination with Pep, I am pretty sure Steve Bruce could have won the champion's league with that Barca Team. ito Vilanova is doing even better than Pep.Also, I think both those managers have the potential to emulate and surpass Fergie's achievements, especially in Europe. Of course you can never be sure, that's the risk you take. That's the risk Fergie takes when he moves his senior players on.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
I think both those managers have the potential to emulate and surpass Fergie's achievements
No mate.What Taggart has done will probably never be equalled, or come close to. Pep through in the towel after four years of massive success, Mourinho just like to build his jar of hearts.
You can't compare those two with fire engine face's massive achievement and dominance.
London424 said:
Soir said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Fergie has been great for Man U, but he has been fantastically well rewarded for his efforts. Hence Man U owe him nothing. And he owes Man U nothing.
The board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Step away from the pipeThe board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Fergie has shown over the years that if you reach a certain age and there are better options he will move you on.
It sounds like that two of the best managers in world football are up for a job in the summer. I think it would be negligent of the Board not to look at those options.
He is 71 at the end of the day.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Yup, Champions of Europe twice in 26 yrs. Mourinho and Pep will never get close. 
How many times has either of them rebuilt a title winning team time and time again? So I think the belongs to you. Champions league isn't the be all and end all!Personally I can see David Moyes coming to United.
Soir said:
London424 said:
Soir said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Fergie has been great for Man U, but he has been fantastically well rewarded for his efforts. Hence Man U owe him nothing. And he owes Man U nothing.
The board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Step away from the pipeThe board should look at Fergie the way Fergie looks at his senior players. Even if they are still doing a good job, always on the look out for a younger replacement.
Fergie has shown over the years that if you reach a certain age and there are better options he will move you on.
It sounds like that two of the best managers in world football are up for a job in the summer. I think it would be negligent of the Board not to look at those options.
He is 71 at the end of the day.
I'm not saying that they should get rid of him, but what if Fergie wins the league this year and thinks it would be a good time to retire. It might be too late to hire either of these two.
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