Must be something in it then. Going to get awkward for Van Gaal.
There is a major difference between wanting somebody and reluctantly accepting somebody. Right now I want Jessica Alba but would reluctantly accept ******* Harman.
No he hasn't.
Rooney was out for some period and Mata flattered to deceive in that period.
Should create a new thread for the BBC link.
Damn, if two reporters wanted their name on that story they must believe what they are being told.
I can't remember a period where he's played behind the striker for us? I'll just take your word for it.
Depends if, like Pellegrini he has been briefed on what is to happen until the summer and been given till the rest of the season where he'll resign.
The BBC are involved. Looks pretty clear that unless something radically changes in the thinking of either party, Mourinho will be replace LVG whether that be soon are at the end of the season.
Would I love to see Mourinho here? Yes of course however... He's at a pretty big stage of his career now, he defied the odds at Porto, really made his name at Chelsea, heightened his reputation by winning the lot with Inter but since then... Didn't set the world alight with Real, had a good half a season with Chelsea which was enough to win the league before obviously his worst spell as a manager ever - basically it's been a while now since he's done anything to truly live up to his reputation as being the best in the world
Maybe lock this one, as there is another poll in the BBC thread @Damien created.
It's happening.
'Guy' is the most successful active manager, in addition to being one of the best managers of all time.Guy gets fired for doing a poor job and few months later lands the best job in the market
A situation of Mouriniho at United and Pep at City could put the Premier League back on the map in Europe within the next few years.
This Summer could see a similar catalyst to a power shift that we saw in 2009, when Ronaldo went to Spain and it was the whole Ronaldo v Messi thing that still persists today obviously.
This Summer could see a similar catalyst to a power shift that we saw in 2009, when Ronaldo went to Spain and it was the whole Ronaldo v Messi thing that still persists today obviously.
I wouldn't go that far.
Barca, Madrid and Bayern still have way superior squads. Unless we signing players from them it will be hard to get up to their standard in one year.
Never said in one year. The same way it took Real Madrid 3 years on from signing Ronaldo to go further than United in the Champions League, then it became regular they were in the semi-finals.
This is happening 
Might already know. Given the various reports that he had offered to resign at various points over Christmas it could be that they asked him to stay on until the Mourinho deal was sorted, maybe until the summer.
Because it's taken this long to get a few decent results and the side to playing properly. With our delicate flowers it would be stupid to tinker now. There is no suggestion that Maureen would bring unqualified success and certainly not after his early season performance. in fact it's much the same risk keeping LVG to the end of the season - although it hurts to admit to it.
I hope this is legit.
I never voted in this originally because it made no sense as a yes/no when Pep and Klopp were still options. The answer was "not ideally, I want those guys".
Now they aren't, it's a bit more clear cut. I'm not totally sure he's my first choice, but I'll happily take him so voting yes.
Now they aren't, it's a bit more clear cut. I'm not totally sure he's my first choice, but I'll happily take him so voting yes.
Changed my vote from no to yes. Have always been firmly in the against camp, and am still not thrilled about the idea, but this is what LvG has done to me. Plus, if reports are to be believed that it's a straight choice between Mourinho and Giggs, it's a no brainer.
Oh come on! Don't tell me that Maureen will solve all Manchester United problems? It surprises me how many stupid people on Redcafe has joined that bandwagon.
Anyone thinking he'll get us playing great football and carrying on our youth system etc etc, will be gravely mistaken. I seem to recall loads of moaners about how chelsea played when they won the league, yet now most of those people have jumped on the bandwagon.
Who do you want?
Jenna Coleman.
He won't solve most our problems but he will get a team that is functional enough to enter a title challenge and possibly win within two to three years. He will be given more freedom and power at Man Utd then at any club to date, he needs that Chelsea and Madrid politics where always going to cause problems.
Dimarzio has confirmed talks:
A manager alone can't solve every problem. But what he will do is target to sign the players needed to solve the problems... So yeah. Can you see Mourinho coming in and not bringing in a striker, winger and a center back? The problems at youth level aren't really down to the manager these days to fix anyway, but on first team level, Mourinho gives us the best possible chance of winning trophies again of any manager out there. Better then Pep, better then Ancelotti, better then Klopp. Those 3 were the preferred options for many on here of course because of style of football, but none of them are as experienced or as proven in different leagues and taking over different types of teams and being successful/winning trophies in all of those settings.
I voted yes to Mourinho a while ago and my reasons were.
1. He said before he rejoined Chelsea that he wanted to stay somewhere for a long time and create a legacy.
2. He knows the premier league and what it takes to win it
3. He has shown nothing but respect towards our club in the past
4. He has the drive and vanity to try to emulate the legacy SAF walked away with and I believe he would want to try to better this.
5. He would get full control of our club and be in charge of incoming and outgoing transfers.
6.It would be the ultimate ego trip for him.
As long as he bought into the bigger picture which is Manchester United, i.e. he is not bigger than the club, I think he would be the perfect choice to take us back where we belong, and I think he would see it as his last project before retiring / taking a national team job.
1. He said before he rejoined Chelsea that he wanted to stay somewhere for a long time and create a legacy.
2. He knows the premier league and what it takes to win it
3. He has shown nothing but respect towards our club in the past
4. He has the drive and vanity to try to emulate the legacy SAF walked away with and I believe he would want to try to better this.
5. He would get full control of our club and be in charge of incoming and outgoing transfers.
6.It would be the ultimate ego trip for him.
As long as he bought into the bigger picture which is Manchester United, i.e. he is not bigger than the club, I think he would be the perfect choice to take us back where we belong, and I think he would see it as his last project before retiring / taking a national team job.
Oh man... BBC getting into the act. Finally something concrete
I'm more than happy to wait until the end of the season if we end up with Mourinho
I'm more than happy to wait until the end of the season if we end up with Mourinho
They'd struggle in League One imo.
I'm happy Mou managed Chelsea before so he isn't in for a shock like Pep when he has to prepare his tactics for likes of Wayne Rutledge, Mark Albrighton or Steven Naismith. You don't see such quality in La Liga. He won't know what hit him.
It all begs the question, "Cui Bono?" though Oscar was known to want it three times a agents don't know shit. If Mourinho with the current transfer budget lopsided defence then we can be Ghuangzhou Everanded into the Champs League next now that hurts but feels real good. For all you know it's just a rumour about LVG's Custis voodoo doll though you have to admire Stoke's chances, guts, pampers, and cor blimey go on Mou poke him poke him. A lot of solid performances and Rooney is posing a threat to Rooney is not posing a threat this heat is killing Steve Mclar you've got to be joking look at his record umbrellas give the man a chance with or without chips, sir? Sir? My current ringtone is Jose saying "he's a specialist in failure" which Blind is loved by Venezuelan hotties yet some people still want to hire Giggs. The mentality on here is like a weblog on Woodward's privated greetings meetings with Pep's stubble circa 2009 but with less get a grip and move on, wait, form a line, hands in the air, David Moyes? Already people are asking whose hands are deep in spleen cream? Keane loves Mou Mou loves Keane no more Christmas parties with the girls from the perfume counter that's for Glazer's robust trump after tomato soup six page letters where is I don't know?
I am surprised how many people don't fancy Mou though, he's arguably a better manager than Pep, he's been a dominant force in football for years, doesn't always need a limitless transfer budget and hasn't always taken over readily built teams. This recent stint at Chelsea was a really bad one but if he got full control over everything regarding transfers any trouble makers would be shifted out the doors real quick. Feel really bad for Mata though!
Oh man... BBC getting into the act. Finally something concrete
I'm more than happy to wait until the end of the season if we end up with Mourinho
Hopefully the booing will stop.
Is this code?