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Mourinho to United | Officially Announced
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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.
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I think we're used enough to being shit. Can't see the fans turning on him if he starts bad at all.
Hugely disappointed at Mourinho's arrival. Probably quite alone in that.
Okay then, fasten your seat belts... It's gonna be a ride.
He certainly doesn't give off that impression. He a ruthless winner though, and that's what we need right now.
I don't know why Mendes has decided this news should come out this evening. What does it gain him?
Don't think anyone can blame Mourinho for it, I can't see him wanting this news leaked today specifically, because of his respect for LVG and for United.
Don't think anyone can blame Mourinho for it, I can't see him wanting this news leaked today specifically, because of his respect for LVG and for United.
Absolutely love this. Back to the top we go.
I find what Mendes has done here, extremely disrespectful. Shows an epic lack of class.
In what sense? That you don't think Jose is the right man or that you wanted LVG to be given more time?
Great news!
Welcome Jose!
Welcome Jose!
I really hope this doesn't mean that the likes of Lingard, CBJ, Rashford won't get much of a look-in next season.
Can't say I'm chuffed about Mourinho coming.
Can't say I'm chuffed about Mourinho coming.
I don't think it's that, he probably just thinks it's classless to do it today rather than in a few days, which I actually agree with.
Pardew heard the Mourinho news first it seems.My reaction
Mourinho and Mendes being massive pricks.
I think it's great it's come out like this. Anything that makes Van Gaal miserable adds to the joy of this day.
Longevity is something that derives from continued success. Glad we're doing our best to address the "success" part upon which we can hope to build the longevity.
Unfortunately for him shit happened the first time too. He said he was betrayed by some players. Second time around they didn't betray him, just couldn't play for him.
I'm not thrilled either, to be honest. This episode today doesn't help.
It's 2016, stop living in the past.
Who did you want? Or did you want LVG to stay?
This classless episode is just a sample of what Jose Mourinho and his team would bring to United. So disappointed at this potential appointment
Funny feeljng, knowkng your new manager is a complete cnut
I can see Mourinho at United for atleast 5 years.
He's looking to settle down with a club now because of family wanting stability.
It's a shame how the news broke though.
He's looking to settle down with a club now because of family wanting stability.
It's a shame how the news broke though.
Depends on how he rates the young players, we had almost a new 11 this season, the following were either adapting to the club or having their first season in the first team:
Romero
Darmian
Fosu-Mensah
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CBJ
Schneiderlin
Schweinsteiger
Lingard
Memphis
Martial
Rashford
It's not surprising we were so inconsistent when so many players come in but these guys have had their first season, they should be better next year, Mourinho just needs key signings, LCB, RW, Zlatan and maybe creative CM (perhaps someone young here because of Schweinsteiger's injury problems) and he might use Valencia as a RW therefore a right back however a back up will suffice.
Thus far our squad size is 24 (not including most young players, only the ones listed above), then we will surely sign a CB, RW and Zlatan at least, that's 27. He'll get rid of one or two probably, this is the job where he'll show the youth thing is a myth, like he used Zouma and Varane, he'll use our youth because they'll show him they are good enough.
The scouting is surely in place for RW and LCB and likely a young player for creative centre mid and Louis would have scouted top players e.g. his refusal to sign RW unless they were one of the best in their position or one of the best young players.
Mourinho won't rip it up, just tweak it.
This classless episode is just a sample of what Jose Mourinho and his team would bring to United. So disappointed at this potential appointment
I'd take Nigel Pearson if he brought league wins and champions leagues.
Thing is, what other options do we have left? Giggs? Koeman? Conte? Ancelloti? He's the most ideal solution...
Everyone has their own feelings on this, and I accept that but time is running out. If we dither on this, we'll pay the price.
And, I think Mourinho now has a point to prove, and has always wanted to manager us. I think we're going to be pleasantly surprised.
Now im just guessing here, but does it seem out of character for him to want to be the big story even after we've won a trophy?
His ego will get such a boast when he looks at the papers tomorrow morning...
I'm too relieved to care who leaked it or why.
I think the story was leaked so quickly because of the emotion involved in winning the cup. Mourinho has been waiting for months for the job and announcing it now takes away the prospect of United changing their mind as such. It could have waited another day or so and I wont believe it until its signed.
You're joking. No one owes Woodward a thing. We hold ourselves up as as big as Bayern, real, Barca.. There would've been chaos in the stands if any of those three clubs stuck with a lame duck as long as we did. And that falls at the feet of Ed alone. Rose tinted specs only go so far. Nowhere near that far.
Why would they leak it without United knowing when the deal isn't even finalised? Classless and stupid as feck. Hope we turn him and his dickhead entourage down
I think this distracts from all the people unhappy with LVG so it does him a favor. People maybe start to rewrite history. I don't think it's a bad thing as I think he's known for a good while. It might even have been tied into finishing 4th. Irrespective, it won't stop LVG enjoying the win. Why should it? There would be speculation on his future anyway.
Conte and Ancelotti are in new jobs (Chelsea and Bayern).
God Pardew looked like such a fecking moron when he danced. I'm glad to see it'll be etched into history, the utter twat cnut.
Good to see the morality brigade out in force. 
I couldn't care less about the timing. It makes the cup win even better.
It needed to happen and it puts a lot of us out of our misery (worrying about the disaster LVG/Giggs scenario).
I couldn't care less about the timing. It makes the cup win even better.
It needed to happen and it puts a lot of us out of our misery (worrying about the disaster LVG/Giggs scenario).
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