Who were the other ones in line ? LVG at that time was probably the best choice, considering that the other topclass manager were not available.
Louis van Gaal: "I am - or maybe was - a very successful manager."
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Who were the other ones in line ? LVG at that time was probably the best choice, considering that the other topclass manager were not available.
I don't know. I haven't followed his career that closely but he's obviously a managerial great.
But a lot of people could have predicted that trusting Rooney and co. so much would come back to bite him.
To be fair, the most successful ones aren't always the best choice, just like it isn't obvious that Mourinho is the best choice now after Pep. But yeah, LVG did tick all the boxes. It hasn't worked out well though so maybe it wasn't actually the best choice?
Yes there isnt a source but it doesnt take a brain to understand that certain managers like to manage certain clubs. Klopp wouldn't go to city; even nottingham forest had more chance of getting klopp than city, chelsea or arsenal. He moved to liverpool because they are a fallen giant much like the resemblance to every LVG move he has ever made.
If he doesn't retire; it's almost guaranteed in my eyes to be his next move but that depends on ac milan; i guess.
Sniff my arsehole
Yeah we should only have hate. It's the way to be.
No one wanted him to replace Fergie. We got desperate and scraped the barrel after sacking Moyes. In hindsight, Mourinho should've been given the job instead of Moyes.
Hindsight? Funny that...
This is true.
Agreed. Now is the best time for him to go, the fans can still appreciate the job he has done and things doesn't haveto get ugly.
first sensible thing you've said this evening.
The club wanted him to replace Fergie in 2002 or whatever it was.
Btw, the club doesn't have hindsight to rely on. LVG was the most proven available manager when we were replacing Moyes. His achievements in the game are brilliant. He has a track record of working with youth.
He's already said this is his last job. He will retire. The question is how soon.
A bit sad to see an accomplished career like his end with a sacking.
It's obvious to say but I think hiring Moyes deflated the entire club. Most of our players didn't want to play for him and their performances instantly dropped, most of the fans didn't believe in him which is why Sir Alex was asking them to stand by him before he'd even taken over.
Someone with a larger than life personality who the players could get excited about playing for was needed. It has set us back about 5 years.
That's why his best bet is making it to the summer, and a mutual ending.
It doesn't look like he will make it that far though, as we're not the sharpest with our decisions. I expect we'll go on for another month or so first.
Fergie also said that his challenge wouldn't be winning 1 title, it'd be winning 3 in a row!
How about 3 games in a row!
Not half as sad as losing 2-1 at home to Norwich, having picked up 2 points from the last 12.
Sympathy for the devil, I have no sympathy for that egotistical fool.
We were in contact with LvG in 2002 to replace SAF.
He's been one of the top managers of his generation so it's hardly a surprise. People want "proven". We did proven.
Fergie was truly one of a kind. He'd win a trophy and before the celebrations even started, he'd already have shifted his focus to the next one.
Thanks for being irrelevant.
Not sure why he gets up people's tits here so much. Its like he shagged half your mums. You'd lose the plot with Mourinho in charge.
Sounds like a man confident in taking us to the league title ...
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I feel bad for him as well. It looked like it may work for a while but at this point he just needs to go. I wish him the best of luck.
He also had rare longevity. So easier to plan for the future when you know the job is yours for as long as you want it.
We still need to be shifting focus forward all the time, but we can't expect the manager to be the one to do that as they're likely to be here short term, not more than a few years.
To what I was saying, yes. Reply to the post quoted, please.
He's a complete dick though, and as arrogant as someone can be. So, feck him.
I hope he resigns too just because it would save money to United.
Maybe Eriksson is talking bollocks? SAF doesn't seem entirely sure it was him going by that quote.
Either way, LVG was obviously being seriously considered. Not surprising given his achievements. You don't have to like LVG to acknowledge he has a standing in the game.
Okayyyyy.
Ferguson:
"Sven-Goran Eriksson was to be the new United manager, I believe."
Like I said, he doesn't seem sure.
And it doesn't contradict what I said that LVG was seriously considered. Neither of the two are most likely lying. They were possibly both considered seriously with SGE maybe being chosen.
Either way, I'm not really sure you have a point. He's been one of the top managers of his generation. Everyone wanted someone like that, and who had a big personality. LVG was that man.
Not sure why some of you are so butt-hurt by LVG. Was the same with Moyes. Bunch of people almost with an almost personal hate for our manager. Things didn't work. Fine, let's change it up.
He earned that longevity because of his success. His success didn't follow from having longevity.
You pointed out something you equated to sadness. I pointed out something that I equated to sadness that is completely relevant to both the thread and your original post.
To be fair, alarm bells should have started ringing when Scholes was having sly digs at him every other week.
Then again, I am very cynical and paranoid
Then again, I am very cynical and paranoid
I don't recall any LVG to United rumours at the time. SGE to United was the most open secret in town.
Whether he was good or not, replacing Moyes with him was a mistake (proven now). The man was close to retirement.
The thing is he was so proud of being Manchester United manager so he will be gutted. But it just hasn't worked out. I can't help it, I'm a big old softie, so feel bad about the whole thing
I feel terrible for him and I had the highest hopes for him as well. I think I'll always have a soft spot for LVG but his time at the club has unfortunately come to an end
Seems a top bloke off the pitch like Moyes.
But like Moyes he's let his ego cloud his judgement and now realises the end game is here. Even if he gets the rest of the season he'll likely not get the third year. Being 3/4/5 points off top, while ahead of the chasing pack for top 4 would be excusable. We've now lost our grip on 4th.
But like Moyes he's let his ego cloud his judgement and now realises the end game is here. Even if he gets the rest of the season he'll likely not get the third year. Being 3/4/5 points off top, while ahead of the chasing pack for top 4 would be excusable. We've now lost our grip on 4th.