Manchester United FC

(23-04-2014 18:44 )babelover48 Wrote:  would make a: fine manager for Luton Town I'd have thought!!

no thanks im very happy with our current gaffer

League Managers Association Chief Executive, Richard Bevan said:

"The LMA is very disappointed with the nature of David's departure from Manchester United and to read extensive reports in the press, confirming David's sacking, before David himself had been spoken to officially by the club.

I wonder who actually leaked it before David himself knew his fate?

(24-04-2014 09:10 )babelover48 Wrote:  I wonder who actually leaked it before David himself knew his fate?

Maybe it's like the old joke, and 60 million people are helping police with their enquiries?

A disgruntled Manchester United fan who had the words "Moyes out" tattooed on his backside has had the body art updated with the addition of "Job complete" following the sacking of Moyes.

Now I'm no psychiatrist but I reckon I'm pretty close to the mark in my diagnosis that this guy's a right nut job. All teams have them!

Tentative discussions have already taken place with agents in recent weeks in searching for a suitable manager, but vice chief exec Woodward was not prepared to countenance searching for a successor until there was an actual vacancy to fill.
Unlike 12 months ago, when the club accepted Ferguson's recommendation that Moyes was the man to replace him, he will be only part of the process this time. Also involved will be Sir Bobby Charlton, Woodward and former chief executive David Gill, with the Glazer family providing their input, too.
BBC Sport reports that only a limited number of candidates will be considered and, having learned their lesson with Moyes, all will be experienced at the very highest level.
That rules out Ryan Giggs, who will take charge for the final four matches of the season, with Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes helping the 40-year-old.
Also crossed off the list are Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, whom United deem unattainable because of their commitment to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund respectively.
Jose Mourinho was available 12 months ago and United ignored him, so an audacious move for the Chelsea boss seems unlikely. Laurent Blanc has the United connection, having spent two seasons at Old Trafford at the end of his playing career, but the two most obvious candidates are Louis van Gaal and Carlo Ancelotti. There are issues around both, though.
Ancelotti has more than two years remaining on his contract at Real Madrid, where he is currently battling for the Spanish title and the Champions League.
His position may become more uncertain should he fail to secure the trophies, though, and United may be able to argue that the 54-year-old former AC Milan and Chelsea coach would have greater job security at Old Trafford, despite the fact that Moyes lasted only 10 months.
Van Gaal, meanwhile, has a World Cup campaign to prepare for with the Netherlands and therefore would not be able to take charge until the middle of July. However, the 62-year-old has stated his desire to work in England and, after two stints at Ajax and Barcelona, plus one with Bayern Munich, he understands the mentality of working at a big club.

If Ryan Giggs selects himself to play, he will be the first manager to do so in the Premier League since Stuart McCall selected himself to play for Bradford City in the 2000/01 season.

Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf is reporting that Van Gaal has signed a contract with United. Not sure how reliable this source is. Have to say that Giggs has impressed with his attitude and will hopefully become a successful manager for us in the future.

it prob is him but they will have to wait until monday and the NY stock exchange opens before they announce it

'Absolutely bobbins.'