Redcafe will combust if he doesn't come and I will be taking a break from the forum till the season starts.
BBC: United hold talks with Mourinho
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I think it's only one source that claimed there was compensation in place.
Most sources still suggest he's had a verbal agreement.
You might have to take next season off for your health.
The only thing is United could have come out and killed the speculation dead and they haven't done so. They did it re Guardiola, so not sure what's stopping them if LVG is definitely staying.
Either way, I don't think they need to drag out the suspense now - either back LVG, or come up with a retirement/mutual agreement story. Can't stand too much more of the speculation.
If they are planning on dumping LVG, then tell him if they haven't already. It's getting embarrassing hearing him saying one thing whilst all the speculation is going in the opposite direction.
Either way, I don't think they need to drag out the suspense now - either back LVG, or come up with a retirement/mutual agreement story. Can't stand too much more of the speculation.
If they are planning on dumping LVG, then tell him if they haven't already. It's getting embarrassing hearing him saying one thing whilst all the speculation is going in the opposite direction.
I'm hoping that LvG knows exactly what the plan with the next manager is, and is simply deciding to work with the club on the matter.
Hopefully everything was decided upon in December when LvG reportedly asked to quit. Woody convinced him to stay on till the end of the season, while sounding out Mourinho ready to take over from him.
LvG and Mourinho being close makes this a little plausible at least.
Hopefully everything was decided upon in December when LvG reportedly asked to quit. Woody convinced him to stay on till the end of the season, while sounding out Mourinho ready to take over from him.
LvG and Mourinho being close makes this a little plausible at least.
Thats all media nonsense imo. What have the class of 92 done that doesn't involve Scholes shocking punditry?
Think that is the first time Lvg has ever said he will be here next season. He usually dodges the question or gives no answer
Interesting
Interesting
Worrying
I love how so many on here are basing their hopes on the made up 'ITK' bullshit from the WUM clown on here. He knows shit and people are taking it as gospel.
If he doesn't qualify for the champions league then he's a failure. Once we're out of the running for 4th I expect the board to act quickly. An FA Cup is not what a manager should be aiming for after spending tens of millions in his second year, on top of the tens of millions he spent in his first year.
I believe the board are giving him every chance to get their minimum requirement. I do not see us beating City or Arse to 4th.
He's deluded. He probably thinks it has been a good season if we win the cup..
Chill the feck out, no need for the name calling on him. Acquire Me was thrown in as a joke, just like most people on here do that. Di Marzio knows his shit.
I was just thinking of that. He is not a coach but an ambassador for the game and very highly respected. Out of any of the class of 92 he has come through more adversity and although he has played for the best he's United through and through. A role for him on the staff may be of benefit to players like Memphis and Lingard, not full time mind you, he is far too busy for that. I see him playing a role like Sheringham did with West Hams forwards, you could see the improvement.I'd love to see beckham working with mourinho even in a small role
Nevilles, Giggs and Scholes should have nothing to do with football matters at this club for the foreseeable future, all of them have contributed to these farcical 3 seasons. Phil, say no more, Gary, although intelligent enough in matters of football squealed about the club giving Moyes more time and by extension Phil, jobs for the boys, screw the club. Scholes, speaks his mind on United matters which is commendable but the guy is just out the door and his support of the team and Van Gaal on national TV may have taken the pressure off a bit. Instead he took every chance to basically tell us "wasn't like that in my day", grumpy bastard. Giggs has been part of two failed coaching teams in 3 seasons, it would be madness to keep him at this stage. He doesn't seem to be up to the task of coaching at this level never mind manager.
In two weeks he is quoted as saying his future is uncertain, he didn't have enough quality to achieve his objectives, he only wanted two seasons but United insisted on three and you will see me here next season. So basically it's I don't give a feck I was never backed anyway I didn't want to be here and screw it I'm staying. He is too temperamental to continue at the head of a massive organization like United. His handling of the media is a big indicator of his attitude to being questioned. In a situation like this it's in the best interest of the club and board to bide you're time, give him a wide berth and the take action at the right moment. I doubt Louis has had any involvement in their discussions and we are just waiting until the end of the season, a smart thing to do.
He's only sticking to the "my contract is for 3 years" line. This is a nothing story.
I'm going to go further. In a season where Spurs and Leicester City will finish in the top two places it's scandalous that United with quarter of a billion spent and an experienced manager in their second season is struggling to get fourth. FA cup is a lovely day out, and a place in Europe, a successful season for a club like Stoke or West Brom.
This. Ultimately he's been pushed to say something and he's gone with the length of his contract. He's always said it's up to the board, which it clearly is. All he's confirming, if anything, is that he won't resign.
For the love of all that is holy in this world, @Acquire Me.. Soothe me again!
Especially since the club has come out and said they do not wish to comment.
Im thinking a deal has been done for Jose to wait another year but we dont want to announce it to avoid a repeat of Guardiolaitis that struck City. Any takers?
That would be terrible. I doubt Mourinho would wait a year.
No way.
Why would Mourinho wait a full year when he seems so desperate to get back to management? He has said that he will be managing again in July too
Especially as it gives LvG another year to leave the team in an even worse state. If I were Jose I would want to get straight in here. Having LvG will seriously affect our dealings in the transfer market. We might get starry eyed kids for the future, but we need some game changers for now.
Has Mourinho even really been linked strongly with any other job? I know there have been a few stories about Madrid, Inter and PSG, but the strongest link by a huge distance is to United.
Just a question of for who, because it probably wont be us.
That's exactly the way I think it is
You're on your own mate.
I think it's still up in the air. If we do finish 4th and win the cup I think he stays.
Odds on that? 5/1 probably.
Odds on that? 5/1 probably.
80% of utd fans would be happy with this happening. Make it happen Woody. Stop being a pussy.
That would make sense, wouldn't it?
There are problems with this story, but arguably minor ones - and arguably ones which could be attributed to LVG's particular, not to say peculiar way of dealing with questions from the journos.
If you disregard the latter, it's all pretty much logical and in tune with everything United have done (which is basically nothing, just keeping silent on the matter) and everything on the Maureen side (he has basically acted as though he knew where he was headed for months now, plus the Moratti leak, plus the fact there has hardly been a whisper about him ending up elsewhere).
You could argue, I suppose, that if a deal - a proper deal - was struck that long ago, it's a bit odd that it hasn't become an open secret comparable to the Pep deal: Because that was different. There seems to be many people who you'd think would know about this who evidently don't. Which is a bit odd - not least since Maureen seemingly did a poor job at keeping it under wraps to begin with.
What, no "exclusive, Jose Mourinho will be Man Utd boss" tonight?
It's obvious Mourinho is coming, why do people torture themselves?
During the next 3 weeks, we win the Cup, we pip City for 4th, City and Liverpool get knocked out of the CL & EL this week, Leicester win the PL and LvG announces his retirement and that he hands over the reins to his good friend Jose
During the next 3 weeks, we win the Cup, we pip City for 4th, City and Liverpool get knocked out of the CL & EL this week, Leicester win the PL and LvG announces his retirement and that he hands over the reins to his good friend Jose
Well, first thing, the Guardiola-City link was a lot longer, over a year in the making, so that leaves more time to make it an open secret. Second, it's possible that apart from Woodward and the Glazers no one at United would know about a deal with Mourinho, if there is one, which means very few people leaking it from our side. And the Glazers certainly don't do that.
Hope Mourinho goes mental and goes apeshit on Woodward, publicly, if he's not appointed
I can't put up with this any longer. From the 20 minute mark, it was abysmal. I watch us to escape the shit that is reality. Not to see it in football form
I can't put up with this any longer. From the 20 minute mark, it was abysmal. I watch us to escape the shit that is reality. Not to see it in football form
Exactly!
Two games before the end of the season, even the most inept owner would know if they are keeping the current manager or not. And if they are keeping LVG there is no reason not to say it. If they are sacking LVG it's reasonable to do so at the end of the season.
We are getting Mourinho, it is certain!!!
Ye-es. But you have to include LVG himself on the United side if the theory proposed above is to hold water: LVG knows about it and will step down gracefully, etc.
But what you propose could clearly be the case too. The Moratti leak happened shortly after the deal was supposedly struck, and it could be the only actual leak in the saga. I agree that Woody/the Glazers wouldn't leak anything to anyone unless they had something to gain from it.
I still don't see the iron clad logic in allowing LVG to blunder on as some sort of caretaker, I have to say - nor why we haven't announced the deal (in order to placate fans and boost business). But those issues aren't directly relevant, I'll concede.
Exactly!
Two games before the end of the season, even the most inept owner would know if they are keeping the current manager or not. And if they are keeping LVG there is no reason not to say it. If they are sacking LVG it's reasonable to do so at the end of the season.
We are getting Mourinho, it is certain!!!
Or...they're refusing to deny the Mourinho rumours because that would imply we're intent on keeping LVG, which would lead to riots on the streets of Redcafe & elsewhere.
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