Man Utd Thread:

[Boycey]

It'll probably get lost in the maelstom today but Utd beat Chelsea 4-3 in the Youth Cup last night, 1st time Chelsea have been beaten in 6 seasons 

Mason Greenwood who has been mentioned on here regularly got this hat-trick.
https://twitter.com/MxZvGx_/status/1074784862186430464?s=19

I've mentioned Greenwood a fair bit on here recently as I don't think he's far away from the first team. I know they've got to be careful given he's only just turned 17 but he's exceptional, he was probably one of the younger players on the pitch last night but stood out a mile.

I know from people who know a lot more than me that everyone seems to think he's the best talent to come through the academy system in England since Rooney.

Looks like a diamond but way too young, I see boys today looking for him to play up top for the 1st team..

[magpie seanie]

It'll probably get lost in the maelstom today but Utd beat Chelsea 4-3 in the Youth Cup last night, 1st time Chelsea have been beaten in 6 seasons 

Mason Greenwood who has been mentioned on here regularly got this hat-trick.
https://twitter.com/MxZvGx_/status/1074784862186430464?s=19

Ya, mentioned it a bit earlier. Great to see and most likely Greenwood won't now have to endure the public criticism the likes of Martial and Rashford did when he comes into the first team mix. Andy mitten saying he was the start of United's U8's.....when he was 5.

[magpie seanie]

Someone like Laurent Blanc until the end of the season to steady the ship might work given that Zidane looks unlikely now at this stage. There is still a CL and FA cup to play for, top 4 is now very unlikely and whoever takes the job will not be under any major pressure as long as they play attacking football and give the fans a bit of excitement. Then go for Pocchetino in the summer

From what I can recall Blanc's teams aren't great to watch. As for Zidane don't want him anywhere near the club.

Why so?

I'm intrigued too....from someone who advocated for and tolerated that sc**bag Mourinho I'd love to know what's so offputting about Zidane.

Just think he'll be out of his depth, he did a brilliant job for Real Madrid but knew the club inside out and inherited a brilliant set of players; Comfortably the best starting 11 in Europe.

I'm desperately hoping a director of football comes in now, that allows you to replace managers regularly without as much disruption.

His familiarity with Madrid was surely a huge help but I wouldn't be as fearful as you on Zidane. Bar Larry White no legitimate contender will know the club well. Also - while the team/squad does need strengthening, I think it's nowhere near as bad as it has looked.

Director of Football is badly wanted though.

[Maroon Manc]

It'll probably get lost in the maelstom today but Utd beat Chelsea 4-3 in the Youth Cup last night, 1st time Chelsea have been beaten in 6 seasons 

Mason Greenwood who has been mentioned on here regularly got this hat-trick.
https://twitter.com/MxZvGx_/status/1074784862186430464?s=19

I've mentioned Greenwood a fair bit on here recently as I don't think he's far away from the first team. I know they've got to be careful given he's only just turned 17 but he's exceptional, he was probably one of the younger players on the pitch last night but stood out a mile.

I know from people who know a lot more than me that everyone seems to think he's the best talent to come through the academy system in England since Rooney.

Looks like a diamond but way too young, I see boys today looking for him to play up top for the 1st team..

Plenty of the coaches within United's academy think he's ready for it.

[Helix.]

Someone like Laurent Blanc until the end of the season to steady the ship might work given that Zidane looks unlikely now at this stage. There is still a CL and FA cup to play for, top 4 is now very unlikely and whoever takes the job will not be under any major pressure as long as they play attacking football and give the fans a bit of excitement. Then go for Pocchetino in the summer

From what I can recall Blanc's teams aren't great to watch. As for Zidane don't want him anywhere near the club.

Why so?

I'm intrigued too....from someone who advocated for and tolerated that sc**bag Mourinho I'd love to know what's so offputting about Zidane.

Just think he'll be out of his depth, he did a brilliant job for Real Madrid but knew the club inside out and inherited a brilliant set of players; Comfortably the best starting 11 in Europe.

I'm desperately hoping a director of football comes in now, that allows you to replace managers regularly without as much disruption.

His familiarity with Madrid was surely a huge help but I wouldn't be as fearful as you on Zidane. Bar Larry White no legitimate contender will know the club well. Also - while the team/squad does need strengthening, I think it's nowhere near as bad as it has looked.

Director of Football is badly wanted though.

The sooner they get a director of football and keep Woodward away from the decision making the better. Let him stick to the commercial side!

[Boycey]

It'll probably get lost in the maelstom today but Utd beat Chelsea 4-3 in the Youth Cup last night, 1st time Chelsea have been beaten in 6 seasons 

Mason Greenwood who has been mentioned on here regularly got this hat-trick.
https://twitter.com/MxZvGx_/status/1074784862186430464?s=19

Ya, mentioned it a bit earlier. Great to see and most likely Greenwood won't now have to endure the public criticism the likes of Martial and Rashford did when he comes into the first team mix. Andy mitten saying he was the start of United's U8's.....when he was 5.

Breath out Seanie it's over, 'ding dong the witch is dead' 

[seafoid]

So the Glazer clusterfuck goes on and it's not Mourinho's fault any more.

[Jeepers Creepers]

Cardiff game at the weekend will be interesting re lineup and effort

[magpie seanie]

It'll probably get lost in the maelstom today but Utd beat Chelsea 4-3 in the Youth Cup last night, 1st time Chelsea have been beaten in 6 seasons 

Mason Greenwood who has been mentioned on here regularly got this hat-trick.
https://twitter.com/MxZvGx_/status/1074784862186430464?s=19

Ya, mentioned it a bit earlier. Great to see and most likely Greenwood won't now have to endure the public criticism the likes of Martial and Rashford did when he comes into the first team mix. Andy mitten saying he was the start of United's U8's.....when he was 5.

Breath out Seanie it's over, 'ding dong the witch is dead' 

Don't be so disappointed. This is a good day.

[BennyCake]

Don't see the sense in this. Who's going to do any better between now and end of season?

Unless they bring in someone proven like Zidane, Ancelotti, Simeone etc, this sacking was pointless.

[thewobbler]

Don't see the sense in this. Who's going to do any better between now and end of season?

Unless they bring in someone proven like Zidane, Ancelotti, Simeone etc, this sacking was pointless.

The fans didn't want him and the players didn't want him. So removing him is far from pointless. The course of United's season might not change an awful lot without him, but getting fans, media, sponsors back onside can only be a good move.

[AZOffaly]

Did I hear that the Saudis were going to buy United?

[Boycey]

It'll probably get lost in the maelstom today but Utd beat Chelsea 4-3 in the Youth Cup last night, 1st time Chelsea have been beaten in 6 seasons 

Mason Greenwood who has been mentioned on here regularly got this hat-trick.
https://twitter.com/MxZvGx_/status/1074784862186430464?s=19

Ya, mentioned it a bit earlier. Great to see and most likely Greenwood won't now have to endure the public criticism the likes of Martial and Rashford did when he comes into the first team mix. Andy mitten saying he was the start of United's U8's.....when he was 5.

Breath out Seanie it's over, 'ding dong the witch is dead' 

Don't be so disappointed. This is a good day.

Not disappointed at all, that was my poor attempt at humour 

I hope ur right and that a change of manager is the answer, at the very least we should get a 'dead cat bounce'  but I think the problem is more institutional. Hope not though...

[magpie seanie]

It'll probably get lost in the maelstom today but Utd beat Chelsea 4-3 in the Youth Cup last night, 1st time Chelsea have been beaten in 6 seasons 

Mason Greenwood who has been mentioned on here regularly got this hat-trick.
https://twitter.com/MxZvGx_/status/1074784862186430464?s=19

Ya, mentioned it a bit earlier. Great to see and most likely Greenwood won't now have to endure the public criticism the likes of Martial and Rashford did when he comes into the first team mix. Andy mitten saying he was the start of United's U8's.....when he was 5.

Breath out Seanie it's over, 'ding dong the witch is dead' 

Don't be so disappointed. This is a good day.

Not disappointed at all, that was my poor attempt at humour 

I hope ur right and that a change of manager is the answer, at the very least we should get a 'dead cat bounce'  but I think the problem is more institutional. Hope not though...

Similarly poor attempt at humour back!

Change of manager is part of the answer....agree there are many other issues. This was the single biggest problem though and for me was such a egregious one that shouldn't have happened. So I'm relieved today and happy to see the back of him.

[Boycey]

Betting markets are changing so fast that obviously nobody has a clue what's happening. Blanc was odds on the last time I looked now he's joint favourite at 3/1 with Ole..

Not sure about Ole but he does fit the 'steeped in the tradition of Man Utd' line better than Blanc?