United are no longer a big club........apparently.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
Raymond Domenech - Stopped reading.
Well.... He might think like that..... Which makes him a feckwit.
It's Raymond Domenech FFS doesn't even deserve a thread.
French residents will tell you how he's perceived in France.
French residents will tell you how he's perceived in France.
Didnt he pick players based on the stars?
His opinion has angered me, what an idiot. The most successful club in England is no longer one of the biggest....riiiight.
Can we lock this, this is as meaningful as Balotelli giving his thoughts on the economic recession.
This is the same guy that wouldn't play certain players based on there star sign. Clearly a bit mental.
What this bloke said
Ask Adidas and all those international touring promoters if we're a big club, Raymond.
People are allowed to have opinion, idiots included.
He's entitled to his opinion and based on the last 2 years Chelsea, City and Arsenal would be a bigger step up than us. Lloris would also be second choice at most of those clubs so the point is moot anyway. Not bothered at all if someone thinks we are a big club or not, only bothered by getting back to the top.
Definitely, although I am not convinced that every idiotic opinion on something requires its own thread.
Haha. Nice one.
You're so cynical, I bet you're a Scorpio.
Can't argue with the stars. Someone should tell Adidas they've made a terrible mistake.
That's one way to try and make yourself relevant again I suppose.
He raises some very fair points to be fair.
I think if Spurs sign someone James McCarthy in the summer, then we're in serious danger of losing whatever is left of our aura
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I think if Spurs sign someone James McCarthy in the summer, then we're in serious danger of losing whatever is left of our aura
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What a fecking idiot! Raymond I mean.
If we need advice on how to avoid a team mutiny or picking a first 11 according to the sky, we will let you know Ray.
Hmm, this article might be an interesting read...
Never mind
Never mind
He's right. I read it in my tea-leaves this morning.
This. The guy proved to be an idiot on so many occasions that his opinion mean nothing.
What a twat.
Everyone has an opinion!
Not bothered at all by it tbh.
Not bothered at all by it tbh.
Raymond Dummyneck . Best ever French manager, would be his 2nd joke.
. Best ever French manager, would be his 2nd joke.Liverpool are arguably more/as successful as us, historically. Are they still one of the biggest clubs?
Anyway Domenech is a plank.
I am :P haha
Even his name is rubbish. Everyone loves Raymond. Except that twat.
in the words of Fergie, "lads it's Tottenham".
Finished above us once in probably 25-30 years, and that took a Moyes disaster to happen.
Meanwhile Arsenal are still a big club after 2 trophies in 10years?
Finished above us once in probably 25-30 years, and that took a Moyes disaster to happen.
Meanwhile Arsenal are still a big club after 2 trophies in 10years?
Domenech is a bit dense to be fair, and either he didn't think this through, or he just wants attention. Which by the reaction of United fans on comments sections across various social media platforms is precisely what he accomplished with this absurd statement. Good job keeping your name relevant Raymond (maybe even by accident), unless the quotes were misconstrued for some reason.
As for his revelation, a couple of seasons of finishing behind City or Chelsea, or around Tottenham don't make a big difference in terms of a club's overall standing. Just like Augsburg aren't comparable to Borussia Dortmund or Schalke because they finished ahead of them in the Bundesliga table; hell Milan have consistently been a non-factor in Serie A finishing behind the likes of Genoa, Torino and Parma in recent seasons - but they're still lightyears away in terms of stature and could attract anyone headed for Serie A unless they're going head on with Juventus or Internazionale, maybe Roma at a push if they offer more money. Perhaps those example were a bit extreme because Tottenham is a a decent sized Top 6-7 club; but you don't just disregard much greater revenues, a superior squad (of course Spurs fans will disagree tooth and nail), better and more proven management, the pull of playing at one of the most storied stadiums in European football, or historical success (as recent as 2013) - factors that Doemench essentially didn't consider, or likely minimized while formulating his opinion.
As for his revelation, a couple of seasons of finishing behind City or Chelsea, or around Tottenham don't make a big difference in terms of a club's overall standing. Just like Augsburg aren't comparable to Borussia Dortmund or Schalke because they finished ahead of them in the Bundesliga table; hell Milan have consistently been a non-factor in Serie A finishing behind the likes of Genoa, Torino and Parma in recent seasons - but they're still lightyears away in terms of stature and could attract anyone headed for Serie A unless they're going head on with Juventus or Internazionale, maybe Roma at a push if they offer more money. Perhaps those example were a bit extreme because Tottenham is a a decent sized Top 6-7 club; but you don't just disregard much greater revenues, a superior squad (of course Spurs fans will disagree tooth and nail), better and more proven management, the pull of playing at one of the most storied stadiums in European football, or historical success (as recent as 2013) - factors that Doemench essentially didn't consider, or likely minimized while formulating his opinion.
Maybe he doesn't realize Nani is on his way out. He doesn't trust Scorpios you know...
Football is a fast paced sport, if united had spent another season or two outside of the top 4 i think he'd be right. Luckily we're back in and hopefully we'll kick on.
His Arsenal comments are weird as they do feck all in Europe each year and haven't looked like winning the league for 10 years now...
His Arsenal comments are weird as they do feck all in Europe each year and haven't looked like winning the league for 10 years now...
Also proposed to his partner after on live tv right after France went out of the South Africa WC.. if I remember right, she demured 
Maybe the star sign stuff isn't so silly after all!
Either that or your DOB is in your profile
Can't wait to bump this thread next year...
Errr nurse, he's out of bed again!
Also proposed to his partner after on live tv right after France went out of the South Africa WC.. if I remember right, she demured
EURO 2008.
Sad bastard.
Opinions are like arseholes. Everyone's got one.