McClaren or Cappello?

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I thought I'd post a debate we had in't pub over lunch....

The "who's best to replace SAF" arguments went as follows:

McClaren has really sorted Boro out, he's been shrewd and definately brings the best out of players. Appointing him probably wont mean a mass clear out of players. But on current form, is that a bad thing?!?

Cappello would mean a total change of direction. He'd come in with a totally fresh agenda, and everyone would be having to prove themselves. He'd also attract some decent foreign players, but it would probably mean the end for a lot of our home grown lads.

Thoughts?
 
MFFM,

first, i think it's too early thinkin' of replacements. i realize i've also been one to suggest names recently, but i think SAF is atleast entitled to finishing this season with no pressure of be given the sack. i'm beginning to see it as a true red... that we give full faith in our own team - not thinkin about who will/should come in and change things.

second, why only these two? is this thread not allowing people to debate over why some of us may see Hitzfeld or O'Neill as better replacements?
 
Why would we go after Capello ?? He's seen his finer days. McClaren should be our target for a number of reasons....
 
I'm NOT suggesting we sack SAF! I'm very much looking to the future. Better than discussing the 'present' - today at least!

As for throwing this thread open to other names. The main point is to discuss the merits of an established Prem manager (with previous links to the club) versus a completely new face. I submit Mclaren and Cappello as two pretty good examples of this...
 
If the choice was mine Steve McClaren would be our next manager. That has been my stand since Sir Alex said he'd retire after last season. McClaren's time as Boro manager has made me even more certain that he is the man.

I don't believe he was as important for us as some other on this forum seem to believe.

As for a foreign manager I don't like that idea. A clearout might be good or bad but I believe United should always have a good number of British players (for some reasons). A foreign manager might change that, an English (British) might too but the chance is smaller.

Premier League experience I don't believe is that important tho - if the manager is good enough. Sure it will help short term but in the long run that won't be so important.
 
Personally im happy with either Stevie Mac or Capello, i guess i would prefer Stevie though, he has been here knows the players and the setup, players like him, fans like him, has to be a good choice.

Capello, experienced, decent record and good solid youth record as well.

close call!
 
Originally posted by Dans:
<strong>Does Capello speak English?</strong><hr></blockquote>

no. which is precisely the reason you should steer clear. ranieri mkII.

great coach like, but he'd take so damn long to acclimatise that it'd be ridiculous. plus he'd want about £100M to spend.
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Originally posted by michael owen's mum:
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no. which is precisely the reason you should steer clear. ranieri mkII.

great coach like, but he'd take so damn long to acclimatise that it'd be ridiculous. plus he'd want about £100M to spend.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Thank you. Spot on mate. Not interested in him at all.
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Originally posted by michael owen's mum:
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no. which is precisely the reason you should steer clear. ranieri mkII.

great coach like, but he'd take so damn long to acclimatise that it'd be ridiculous. plus he'd want about £100M to spend.</strong><hr></blockquote>

He took real long to adapt in Spain... ;)
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Originally posted by michael owen's mum:
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but he wasn't taking over a team in decline there.

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Good point. But Real weren't the "richest club in the world" (TM pty ltd) were they?

I could swear I saw some miser on this thread moan about giving Capello a 100 million quid. kin no ambition ;)
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