I think it's way more likely he will be just above the line, probably gotten us to about 10th and surviving.
A mid table championship team took us to 3-3, was millimetres away winning in normal time, then lost to us on penalties. Yes we dominated for like 70 mins, but it’s scary how close a championship team came to turning us over in 20 mins despite being several behind.
I’ll have it. But saying the reason we won is because the referee didn’t do their job properly is false.
I always found that angle funny. They were awarded a dubious penalty in the dying moment, but somehow the narrative was that Coventry were hard done by. In reality it was the opposite.
Absolutely. That’s how I recall the game. Dubious penalty to Coventry and VAR legitimately ruling a goal for them offside.
I think generally you have to respect that FA Cup run in isolation. United did amazingly well, beating the best teams in the country along the way. That can still be true, whilst acknowledging that Ten Hag has been generally poor as the United manager.
....or to allow it to continue for a little bit longer
Regardless of it being a dodgy penalty, it was some 2nd half capitulation. I know that in one off games it can happen, but we’d seen it during the season. Regardless of what happened in the final, that should have been his last match as manager of Manchester United. But I’m sure that we agree on that!
He’s never been the right man for the job, but I also respect his achievement in winning that cup. Pochettino never managed a trophy with a better squad in spurs. Winning trophies isn’t to be sniffed at.
Sarcasm?Absolutely. There’s plenty to beat Ten Hag up over (and I want him gone) but the FA Cup run was really good and provided some fantastic memories we will all remember.
No it’s not but in his case it’s an aside, when we are going backwards in league progression and stumbling in Europe.
I think it’s an odd thing to use to have a pop at him though, especially suggesting referee errors helped him win it!
Wigan, Newport, Forest, Liverpool, Coventry and then City.
I’ll give you Liverpool and City.
City faced Huddersfield, Spurs, Luton, Newcastle, Chelsea and United. All bar one team were PL level.
Compare United’s run and City’s run. I’m delighted we won, it was a great day but it means nothing in isolation.
Actually, I've been running round London like a lunatic tour guide chaperoning people and snatching views of the caf to keep me sane.
I agree. But on the flip side let’s not go overboard. He had 2 hard matches and the rest should have been an easy run. Jesus we almost cocked up at Newport
I wasn't here (only spirit) so it wasn't a debate on my end.
No. You just dropped the hand grenade before making a swift exit..I wasn't here (only spirit) so it wasn't a debate on my end.
In a few weeks we’ll be in the relegation zone, so I’d imagine then.
It depends. If we place him on gardening leave, he's still technically an employee and we continue to incur his ongoing wage expense until his contract expires or he finds a new job. If we sack him, we do an immediate one-time write down of whatever severance amount he's owed (which usually comes out to significantly less than the full amount of what's left on his contract - I believe with our last few managers it came out to a year's worth of wages).
Yes, Liverpool and City?
Wigan, Newport, Forest, Liverpool, Coventry and then City.
I’ll give you Liverpool and City.
City faced Huddersfield, Spurs, Luton, Newcastle, Chelsea and United. All bar one team were PL level.
He had to beat the best teams in the country to win the trophy. I don’t see how that’s up for debate? They’re two of the best three teams.
Blowing a 2-0 lead against League Two Newport was very impressive too
Maybe you didn’t read my post, I said I’d give you Liverpool and City
Okay mate.
Yes, and you asked if I was being sarcastic to begin with. I wasn’t, because he did beat two of the best teams to win that trophy.
I just think people are sick of people going overboard on both sides. Aside from Liverpool and city (which were glorious days) the rest of the run was stumblely against trans we really should be beating well. Thats when I don’t agree with this idea that it was a great cup run
I really don’t think I am going overboard at all, though. I think Ten Hag has been an overall failure and should be sacked. But winning the FA Cup and beating Liverpool and City along the way is an impressive achievement, regardless.
Yep. I’m unsure why it’s up for discussion.
It’s been a rollercoaster with Ten Hag that’s for sure!
He’s a cup manager, but it’s the league where you’ll be judged. The same again this season won’t be enough to save him.
