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You almost think ten Haag wants to get sacked with some of his decisions

His decision to bring on Maguire earned a draw for his ten man side.

Bruno Fernandes steps up again. 

Will be the 2nd red card in two matches that should get down graded to a yellow.

Utd went 2 nil up, I got a £10 free bet and was going to stick it on Porto at 12/1 lol.. Wish I did FFS

A repeat of the European games last season when United was 2-0 ahead against Galatasaray,Copenhagen.

Pat Spillane's 2024 All-Star Team

1. Blaine Hughes, Armagh (17 games, 14 clean sheets)

2. Aaron McKay, Armagh (Armagh's best defender all year)

3. Barry McCambridge, Armagh (Brilliant man-marker - also scored 2-5; that goal v Kerry was icing on the cake)

4. Johnny McGrath, Galway (Most consistent man-marking defender in league and championship)

5. Peadar Mogan, Donegal (Attacking wing back who scored 0-13 in this year's championship)

6. Aidan Forker, Armagh (A true inspirational leader)

7. Dylan McHugh, Galway (Mr Consistency, but a subdued final could cost him player of the year)

8. Paul Conroy, Galway (Inspirational for a man of 35, scored 2-16 from play)

9. Ben Crealey, Armagh (The assist to Campbell for McKay's goal, and that vital late turnover on Cillian McDaid)

10. Sam Mulroy, Louth (My wild card, the second highest scorer in the championship with 3-43)

11. John Maher, Galway (Powerful, strong runner - great year)

12. OisÍn Conaty, Armagh (Man of the match in the final with 0-3, 0-13 in the championship - great pace)

13. OisÍn Gallen, Donegal (Third highest championship scorer with 2-33, 1-15 from play)

14. Rian O'Neill, Armagh (Came good at the business end and such a versatile player)

15. Conor Turbitt, Armagh (Up to the final was in player of the year form, scored 3-22)

Jimmy Carter 100 years old today.

The New York new manager is Ronan McGinley, the Tyrone native who has played for, captained and coached the Exiles over the past 13 years.

The biggest mistake that United have made is having Ferguson about so much. I know they can't do anything about it but honestly until he is completely off side then his influence will continue to permeate through the club. Harking back to the 'good old days',  etc etc.

Here's the thing,  historically United have had 2 periods,  1950's to late 1960's under Busby and Ferguson era. Outside of that they have been bang average. A few FA Cups. These two
Managers won 18 out of 20 leagues and all their Euro titles. That says a lot. Outside of that they have fluctuated around upper mid table in the league and picked off a few FA/League cups. They should be better than they are, and the set up is dreadful,  but in real terms the success is reflective of the majority of their history,  pre 1992.

As for Keane....please do...would be beautiful!!!

Mind reading that one of the first things Ferguson done was to road Busby from about the place.

Wasn't Busby in a simliar honorary position as Ferguson and was attendance for the 1992/93 season to see United win their first league title for 20 plus years.

He was exactly and was about the ground and training centre quite a bit during that time.

I don't think Ferguson has the influence or sway that he once had at the club.

Clearly hasn't but the English tabloids as they do will run with a story every now and then that Ferguson still has influence in how the club are ran.

One who has a say now is Jim Radcliffe he said this back in March when asked about the timeframe to make United truly competitive again.

"It's not a light switch. It's not an overnight change – it's going to take two or three seasons.

"You have to ask the fans for some patience. I know the world these days likes instant gratification but that's not the case with football really. It's not a 10-year plan. The fans would run out of patience if it was a 10-year plan. But it's certainly a three-year plan to get there.

The biggest mistake that United have made is having Ferguson about so much. I know they can't do anything about it but honestly until he is completely off side then his influence will continue to permeate through the club. Harking back to the 'good old days',  etc etc.

Here's the thing,  historically United have had 2 periods,  1950's to late 1960's under Busby and Ferguson era. Outside of that they have been bang average. A few FA Cups. These two
Managers won 18 out of 20 leagues and all their Euro titles. That says a lot. Outside of that they have fluctuated around upper mid table in the league and picked off a few FA/League cups. They should be better than they are, and the set up is dreadful,  but in real terms the success is reflective of the majority of their history,  pre 1992.

As for Keane....please do...would be beautiful!!!

Mind reading that one of the first things Ferguson done was to road Busby from about the place.

Wasn't Busby in a simliar honorary position as Ferguson and was attendance for the 1992/93 season to see United win their first league title for 20 plus years.

The calls for Keane are, well, bizarre.

Don't see anything in the media calling for Roy Keane to become Man Uniteds next manager. He's 175/1 in odds which speaks for itself.

Seems like the same  old crap.  Ten Hag will be gone within  weeks .

Southgate will be in, possibly  as caretaker until the end of the season.

In reality, who else is out  there? Or who out there would  touch it?

Ruud van Nistelrooy was brought in this summer and he would likely gladly take the caretaker role until and more suitable manager becomes available.

Looks like The King is Dead!
Who's next?

Elton John going by my recommendation. 

Off you go there.....

Rocket Man
Your Song
I'm Still Standing

 

[without spending too much.]

Utd are feeling the pinch because they have wasted so much money last few years and got very little return on the field from their spending. They thought they would spend their way to the top. They didn't. This eventually had a knock on effect on their revenue streams which has left them maxed out and reality is finally starting to bite with them.

No other club could operate like this and survive as long as they have. People focus on City because they have actually performed on the pitch. Over performed you could argue.

I agree 100% City have been extremely intelligent in how they have invested their money and now they can sustain themselves without spending too much.

Incredible academy too which they can sell off a player or to every year to raise funds.

Other clubs have spent similar amounts of money and are in a mess.

Since becoming Man City's manager in 2016, Guardiola has spent over 1 billion on new players in the transfer market. 115 charges to their name for breaking financial fair play rules and remains to be seen how that trial goes. A bad outcome and Pep and most of the high profile players will jump ship before it sinks.

Big difference is Pep has worked with and improved his players and signed very few flops. So he has recuperated a lot of that 1bn in sales so the net spend is actually very good. I think he's down in 10th place for net spend in the league compared to other clubs all while winning 4 in a row plus the treble. What Chelsea and Utd have spent alongside him is criminal considering how they have performed on the field in that time.

Another big indicator is wages. City have a huge bill but they are consistently winning and getting to the business end of CL so that's sustainable. What Chelsea and Utd are at is not. Look at Utd's top earners. 5 are on over 200K a week but only 1 you could say is a first teamer. 3 are over 300k and only 1 first teamer. Throw in Maguire on 190k. How many at City could you say are similarly flopped? Maybe Grealish but he has actually chipped in at crucial moments in campaigns with vital goals.

You don't have to like the manager, club or owners but to say their success is down to financial doping is very very blinkered thinking. 

He went through a good number of goalkeepers and full backs before finding ones that suited his system.

Looks like The King is Dead!
Who's next?

Elton John going by my recommendation. 

[without spending too much.]

Utd are feeling the pinch because they have wasted so much money last few years and got very little return on the field from their spending. They thought they would spend their way to the top. They didn't. This eventually had a knock on effect on their revenue streams which has left them maxed out and reality is finally starting to bite with them.

No other club could operate like this and survive as long as they have. People focus on City because they have actually performed on the pitch. Over performed you could argue.

I agree 100% City have been extremely intelligent in how they have invested their money and now they can sustain themselves without spending too much.

Incredible academy too which they can sell off a player or to every year to raise funds.

Other clubs have spent similar amounts of money and are in a mess.

Since becoming Man City's manager in 2016, Guardiola has spent over 1 billion on new players in the transfer market. 115 charges to their name for breaking financial fair play rules and remains to be seen how that trial goes. A bad outcome and Pep and most of the high profile players will jump ship before it sinks.

Raphael Varane announced his retirement today aged 31. After leaving Man United last summer he signed a two year deal with Serie A side Como but sustained a knee injury on his debut.