Fergie's Retirement Confirmed, Moyes confirmed as Man Utd Manager

Tinie

Jürgen Klopp

How perfect to end on exactly 1500 games in charge when they play west brom.

mrkiscool2

Manuel Pellegrini

Bubblefett wrote: »

Boyfriend woke me up as soon as it broke on sky sports news, absolutely thrilled
The League will be far more interesting next year. He was a great man and a power in the football world, but he really was all that made that team successful. I really think they'll fall apart without him.
Bring on next season :D:D

It'll be these types of comments that will have people eating their words next season.
Not because I am saying United will continue to be as successful as they once were, but because people will realise that football without Fergie is alot less boring than it was with him.

mike65

Manuel Pellegrini

This is a funny topic as a quick glance at the PP odds show, there are not many plausible candidates but a lot famous names at huge odds. I guess Utd could go for someone who is young talented but essentially unproven but I don't see it.

Joachim Löw

Jupp heynckes

Jose Mourinho

Manuel Pellegrini

David Moyes

Jürgen Klopp

AN Other

weldoninhio

Mourinhio would destroy United. Haha. Look at the mess he has on his hands at Real. I hope he gets it.

Crann na Beatha

Jürgen Klopp

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Bubblefett

murpho999 wrote: »

In all honestly you don't know that.

Look at the legacy he's leaving behind.
Team as champions.
Strong youth structure.
Money to strengthen.

They said the same years ago when Shankly left LFC and they only got stronger.

Fair point but in my opinion their players are not where the strength of that team lies, it's all been down to his man management. But sure we'll see what happens

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Jürgen Klopp

mike65 wrote: »

This is a funny topic as a quick glance at the PP odds show, there are not many plausible candidates but a lot famous names at huge odds. Iguess Utd could go for someone who is young talented but essentially unproven but I don't see it.

Joachim Löw

Jupp heynckes

Jose Mourinho

Manuel Pellegrini

David Moyes

Jürgen Klopp

AN Other

My money's on Moyes. Don't see any surprises unless they pull Mourinho.

GavRedKing

Jürgen Klopp

No poll................BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

efb

Roy Keane

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Jürgen Klopp

So a quarte of a century in charge and he gives them 10 days notice?!!!

elefant

weldoninhio wrote: »

Mourinhio would destroy United. Haha. Look at the mess he has on his hands at Real. I hope he gets it.

I have to say this could be a possibility. He hasn't exactly left a great legacy at any of his previous clubs, and the trend is continuing at Real.

Lord TSC

Manuel Pellegrini

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

So a quarte of a century in charge and he gives them 10 days notice?!!!

You think this hasn't been known internally for a while? You don't think the hip surgery was the first sign of the decision?

mrkiscool2

Manuel Pellegrini

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

So a quarte of a century in charge and he gives them 10 days notice?!!!

A. It's the end of the season, they have 8 weeks to hire someone new before pre-season. Hardly 10 days
B. He would have known this for a while, he would have told them first. No way is it Fergies style to spring this on the Board.

user2011

Other

Voted who I want - Klopp but I think it's Mourinho, going too make us even more hated.

Dempsey

Jürgen Klopp

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

So a quarte of a century in charge and he gives them 10 days notice?!!!

He put the club on long term notice before, it wasnt a good idea at all.

Liam O

Wow, fall asleep early and this happens when I wake up :eek:

My criticism of him has been growing in the last 2 years but would have loved another season. Puts a lot of pressure on his replacement.

Super-Rush

Manuel Pellegrini

David Moyes?

Really?

If i were a United fan i wouldn't be very happy if Moyes took over.

awec

Moyes please!

Mint Sauce

Wonder if Pep Guardiola has a clause in his new contract.

:pac:

mrkiscool2

Manuel Pellegrini

Liam O wrote: »

My criticism of him has been growing in the last 2 years but would have loved another season. Puts a lot of pressure on his replacement.

How could you criticise him more in the last 2 years? Pushed a better team all the way last season and walked the title this year??

Sappy404

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

So a quarte of a century in charge and he gives them 10 days notice?!!!

http://m.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/25/sir-alex-ferguson-retirement-date

Seems he knew last year. And remember 2 years ago when there were massive rumours of Moyes being sounded out?

Al Capwned

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

A. It's the end of the season, they have 8 weeks to hire someone new before pre-season. Hardly 10 days
B. He would have known this for a while, he would have told them first. No way is it Fergies style to spring this on the Board.

Make no mistake, someone is already lined up.....

Hulk Hands

mitosis wrote: »

Respect to a great manager. The club will suffer now whomever they appoint to replace him.

Did great things, but with Englands richest club, and fortunate to arrive just as the game changed with Sky. Without question, given the resources available, should have been capable of winning more than 2 Euro titles in 27 years - Milan won 5 in the same period, Barcelona 4, Madrid 3 (and they are a "joke of a club").

So, great, but not the greatest. I'd go so far as to say not even Man U's greatest.

Yet still only spent the 4th most in terms of Premier League clubs. He has brought about a domestic dominance (from the doldrums) that will likely never be surpassed, and has won 2 European cups and a cup winners cup despite being unlucky in Europe. He is the greatest ever

Xavi6

Have to say I'm bloody delighted, been waiting for this for years and that in itself speaks volumes for the job he did.

WesternZulu

Manuel Pellegrini

Stan.

murpho999

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

So a quarte of a century in charge and he gives them 10 days notice?!!!

Do you really think that he just sprung this on the club this morning?

This has probably been known all along by the board.

mitosis

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Yet still only spent the 4th most in terms of Premier League clubs. He has brought about a domestic dominance (from the doldrums) that will likely never be surpassed, and has won 2 European cups and a cup winners cup despite being unlucky in Europe. He is the greatest ever

His starting point was with Englands richest club.

mrkiscool2

Manuel Pellegrini

Al Capwned wrote: »

Make no mistake, someone is already lined up.....

Ohh, I never doubt what Fergie has up his sleeve. Was just making a point to an idiotic post.

Liam O

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

How could you criticise him more in the last 2 years? Pushed a better team all the way last season and walked the title this year??

Easy, he's made some terrible tactical decisions in big games that have cost the team some big games and was not quick enough to change things that were going wrong. Did a great job in the transfer market and with motivation but a lot of times the tactics weren't up to what was needed. The other factors of his management definitely outweigh the negatives overall but these weren't problems in the past.

Essien

Manuel Pellegrini

Mourinho, because United aren't done trolling me just yet.

doc_17

Jürgen Klopp

Wonder would Souness be interested in wrecking another dynasty!

hullaballoo

murpho999 wrote: »

Do you really think that he just sprung this on the club this morning?

This has probably been known all along by the board.

If anyone inside the club has known for longer, the club could face hefty penalties from the NYSE.

I'd imagine he kept it to himself but hinted at it at their outing yesterday.

missingtime

Mourinho would give instant success but probably wouldn't stick around and could potentially leave the club in a bit of a state when he leaves.

Moyes is the long shot; he has proven that he can continuously motivate and reinvigorate his team but he has won nothing.

The board will need to decide which is their preference; long term stability or short term success.

murpho999

hullaballoo wrote: »

If anyone inside the club has known for longer, the club could face hefty penalties from the NYSE.

I'd imagine he kept it to himself but hinted at it at their outing yesterday.

That is total rubbish.

How would NYSE know when directors have been informed?

Have you never heard of private conversations? Not everything happens in formal board meetings.

Fart

<Wakes up>

HigginsJ

Jürgen Klopp

What a great manager. Was 3 when he took over so have known no other manager. Enjoy your retirement Sir Alex

Nailz

Manuel Pellegrini

Haha, Hayley interviewing the auld fella...

listermint

Manuel Pellegrini

murpho999 wrote: »

That is total rubbish.

How would NYSE know when directors have been informed?

Have you never heard of private conversations? Not everything happens in formal board meetings.

Public companies do have extremely strict guidelines to exchange on the NYSE as im sure you know though.

andrew241983

Jürgen Klopp

hullaballoo wrote: »

If anyone inside the club has known for longer, the club could face hefty penalties from the NYSE.

I'd imagine he kept it to himself but hinted at it at their outing yesterday.

Course they knew along time ago, what are they gonna do tell them 6 months in advance and watch the price of shares plummet?

mrkiscool2

Manuel Pellegrini

Liam O wrote: »

Easy, he's made some terrible tactical decisions in big games that have cost the team some big games and was not quick enough to change things that were going wrong. Did a great job in the transfer market and with motivation but a lot of times the tactics weren't up to what was needed. The other factors of his management definitely outweigh the negatives overall but these weren't problems in the past.

Rubbish, go on out of that. He got his tactics spot on against Real Madrid and would have won if it weren't for a farcical red card. The match against Spurs at OT was another he changed things around that worked well, Southampton with RVP, Aston Villa with Hernandez. There are a ton of matches I can name in the past two seasons where his tactics have been spot on or he has tweaked them to pull out vital wins.

ctrl-alt-delete

Have nothing against Moyes, admire the job he has done at Everton, but I would have never had him down as Man Utd manager.

I suppose with him being good friends with Fergie, and Fergie stepping upstairs it is possible that it could be a reality.



However if I were a United fan I would much rather the timing of it being down to the fact they want Jose and do not want him returning to Chelsea.

andrew241983

Jürgen Klopp

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

Rubbish, go on out of that. He got his tactics spot on against Real Madrid and would have won if it weren't for a farcical red card. The match against Spurs at OT was another he changed things around that worked well, Southampton with RVP, Aston Villa with Hernandez. There are a ton of matches I can name in the past two seasons where his tactics have been spot on or he has tweaked them to pull out vital wins.

Here we go!!:D

padd b1975

Manuel Pellegrini

Trap out.


Fergie in.

Fart

That feeling of emptiness!

Just bare with me one moment lads whilst I throw up... I'm still half asleep.

murpho999

listermint wrote: »

Public companies do have extremely strict guidelines to exchange on the NYSE as im sure you know though.

Yes, they are formal rules.

There are also informal discussions that happen all the time.

kfallon

Bryan Robson with Paddy Crerand as his assistant :pac:

Seriously tho, I wouldn't be surprised if whoever does come in they bring Gary Neville back as part of their backroom staff!

Carles Puyol

Undoubtedly an all time great, his domestic record makes him so but I would go no further.

Should he have more CL titles? Considering the sheer wealth and size of Man U, yes.

Still a legend of the game however.

Tinie

Jürgen Klopp

Just saw this stat. Since Fergie took over in 1986, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City have had 47 different managers. Really puts it in perspective and how long and how successful hes been.

Liam O

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

Rubbish, go on out of that. He got his tactics spot on against Real Madrid and would have won if it weren't for a farcical red card. The match against Spurs at OT was another he changed things around that worked well, Southampton with RVP, Aston Villa with Hernandez. There are a ton of matches I can name in the past two seasons where his tactics have been spot on or he has tweaked them to pull out vital wins.

Wigan, City, Everton to cost the league last season.

All those group games for the CL last season when the team got dumped out.

Both games in the FA Cup against Chelsea and West Ham this season along with a lot of smaller games when the team have lacked imagination. Throwing on a load of strikers in the 75th minute isn't the way to overturn things. Like I said, obviously the positives outweigh the negatives but most of these have happened in the 2nd half of the season where United are supposed to step the game up and it hasn't happened the last 2 seasons.

jamesbere

Other

Trap, has to be him