Finishing in clear-cut situations has been undoubtedly poor, but I wonder if Ruud's and ETH's idea of how football should be played were at odds with one another. If ETH had the over all say on how the team positioned itself tactically, it may have been the case where no matter what Ruud attempted to instil into players, he was pretty much pissing against a strong wind. Ruud could have offered all sorts of insights into the technical aspects of our forward's play, but if ETH's tactics didn't lend themself to what Ruud was coaching, it sort of cancels all the efforts out. Obviously I am being highly speculative here, but it's quite likely ETH was an extremely difficult manager to work with. He seems very strong willed and unwilling to compromise. I'm confident many were looking at him like he had 2 heads when he decided to play Mazraoui as a No 10 in Europe, but it didn't cause ETH to reconsider even for a second. He had his ideas and he wasn't budging, which ultimately cost us greatly. My hunch is that both the players and coaching staff were left scratching their heads wondering what in the world ETH was trying to achieve.
Ruud van Nistelrooy | Leaves United
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Finishing in clear-cut situations has been undoubtedly poor, but I wonder if Ruud's and ETH's idea of how football should be played were at odds with one another. If ETH had the over all say on how the team positioned itself tactically, it may have been the case where no matter what Ruud attempted to instil into players, he was pretty much pissing against a strong wind. Ruud could have offered all sorts of insights into the technical aspects of our forward's play, but if ETH's tactics didn't lend themself to what Ruud was coaching, it sort of cancels all the efforts out. Obviously I am being highly speculative here, but it's quite likely ETH was an extremely difficult manager to work with. He seems very strong willed and unwilling to compromise. I'm confident many were looking at him like he had 2 heads when he decided to play Mazraoui as a No 10 in Europe, but it didn't cause ETH to reconsider even for a second. He had his ideas and he wasn't budging, which ultimately cost us greatly. My hunch is that both the players and coaching staff were left scratching their heads wondering what in the world ETH was trying to achieve.
They're having a right old laugh over on RAWK saying Big Sam is being called in. Talk about the kiss of feckin death!
Even as a player he never had a strong personality. I hope this stint isn't a long term thing.
That is not a good bald head.
Looks like he’s getting 1 game at the helm.
Wanted ETH to stay and have a chance without being riddled with injuries. Having said that…. It needed to happen and I look forward to a change.
He wasn’t riddled with injuries this season. Even when he had everyone back except Shaw there was no change. This injury argument is so overplayed.
Not really. Last year was injuries and while this season has been somewhat better but still.. Shaw, Malacia, Kobe, Yoro, Harry, Mount and Evan’s were all injured in the last game. Injuries are and have been an issue but not an excuse.
Other than Shaw and maybe to a certain extent Mainoo, none of them are first teamers, meaning if everyone is fit they won’t be starting.
You need a squad and several of the players I mentioned would start or get on as a sub. Either way it’s a useless point to argue as he is gone, so we will never know. I will say this… when is the last time you can remember us playing our best 11 consistently for more than 3 games?
Regardless I’m excited for a change.
What's his role when the new guy comes in?
'Dis Egg is Scrambled'
I think it's fair to squash the INEOS appointment beliefs that even I had. If he was, they wouldn't be looking at Amorim or anyone else right now.
In an interview he said Ten Hag called him
In an interview he said Ten Hag called him
Would feel bad for Ruud if he was brought in and then scrapped in the course of a few months.
I have no idea what he was promised and whether he even adds value as a coach, but would like to see him kept for the remainder of the season working with the new manager.
I have no idea what he was promised and whether he even adds value as a coach, but would like to see him kept for the remainder of the season working with the new manager.
He came in because Ten Hag asked him to come in and the hierarchy supported it, now that Ten Hag is sacked, he probably accepted the interim role until a replacement is found then he might prefer to leave and find his feet again as a Manager somewhere in Europe.
It depends on what RvN wants to do really, reports suggested he came at the behest of EtH and the management supported that, but with EtH gone, he might want to go on his way and do his thing somewhere, being a head coach/first team manager.
If we've seemingly been waiting for a manager to replace ETH all season I can't imagine Ruud has set everything alight being here either or we'd have considered him once he arrived.
I would imagine he'll go when other backroom staff cone, but it'll be cool watching him manage us for a game.
I would imagine he'll go when other backroom staff cone, but it'll be cool watching him manage us for a game.
Ruud's 1st game as manager
New
Should we tell Amo to wait until the summer?
Sartorially, I'm sold.
Get that contract out, put it on the table...
Ruud's at the wheel
Man utd are back!
Loving all the sarcastic comments of Ruud In, get the contract out..calm the jets lads, it’s Leicester and they are playing on adrenaline
Don't forget this is Leicester reserves. There is a feeling of a weight lifted tonight but let's not get carried away.
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Give him a three year contract now - he clearly has the support of the dressing room and has put a functional midfield out. He'll let the quality of our players shine through in the United way
Get a grip
4-2 against Leicester reserves with a new manager bounce
Shame our fans haven't learnt from past mistakes.....
Looking dapper is our Ruud
Most entertaining game since .. years.....
This is even more than winning this game. He has the conviction that OT should be rocking
I wouldn't mind if the Amorim appointment isn't instant, but I wouldn't want Ruud in charge for more than a couple of weeks.
Well 4-2 half time sounds about how you would expect a united team ran by Ruud.
Just like Solskjaer, come on, we need something more than fans applauding a former player.
Love Ruud, though.
Well if they are sarcastic then it's a non issue
Yes we need the Combination of manager conviction and manager quality. Somebody with positive aura.
So far it's been exactly the same as under Ten Hag but with better finishing.
With Amorim bringing his staff with him, I wonder what's in store for Ruud. Kinda sucks to see him leave this fast.