Jose is the embodiment of a no risk stradegy. Why on earth would it change? If anything it's been worse this season.
But his players still pulled out positive results. Our best game this season was 2-0 against Chelsea. Apart from Herrera being stuck to hazard which I wouldnt mind us doing every game, take out the player that makes it happen for them, every player did exactly what's has to be done. We need some of that every game regardless of our position in the league. Mourinho didn't send these players out to play like they have been for the last month. Nothing performances over the last five games with players that are playing for their futures.
I am a million lifetimes away from being a football manager or club executive but this is what I would do on Friday of this week. I have the upmost confidence in Ed and Jose recruiting in the windows, we have the cash and the clout that can take care of most problems, it's our current players that need a reality check
Zlatan: Stay another season as player/mentor, he deserves it and it's a win win.
Rashford: let's concentrate on you're deficiencies and start maturing you in football terms, hold up play especially, the lad will be world class with Ronaldo type training.
Martial & Mhikatarian: sit them down together and say this, we are relying on you to be the attacking impetus for this club. You need to prove it every game and do what we know you are capable of. You will be given the next two seasons to improve this club in league position and trophies. Failure and it's good bye or a really shitty terms on a contract extension.
Herrera: you are captain material but you need to take more games by the scruff and push the team on.
Pogba: just get better, no pressure from the club, just do what you do.
Carrick: another year and coaching role, a good connection between the present and the recent past
Fellaini: one more season lad, cut the hair, try and stop the stupid shit and be happy with what you have. Thin ice my son.
Bailly/Jones/Rojo/Shaw/Valencia/Darmian: We will be signing one CB and one WB, create an understanding together, improve you're distribution from the back and be interchangeable when needed.
Blind: where do you want to play and let's give it a shot in the rotation but be prepared to step in anywhere and improve you're concentration.
De Gea: if you want to leave for Real tell them it will be 70 million and not a penny less, they can afford it and you both want it. We have Romero until the next WC keeper comes up then we will sign them up. Stay and help us and we will pay you you're worth. If not, stop dicking around every season and go. But Romero will be given an even amount of games unless 70 mil is paid. Up to you to force Reals hand or accept our terms
Rooney/Young/Lingard/Smalling: you are immediately up for sale to the highest bidder, no future for you here, please wrap up you're business fast before pre season, the club want no distractions.
I would also say to every player at the younger level: you are all guaranteed two starts or home sub appearances this season. We hold the prerogative to cancel those starts if you have not shown the effort. You will be given one months notice of these starts so you have ample time to study the opposition and work to exploit their weakness, show you're skill and football brain and fecking impress us. The player that excels the most will be included in the next seasons European team or a start in the community shield if we are there, you're choice only if the manager agrees.
A long post but after the last few games I have wanted to shout the head of some people at the club including Mourinho, don't give up. I trust Mourinho to sort it out but the last five games have been unacceptable regardless of injuries.
