Man Utd Thread:

[Captain Obvious]

I think Ten Hags main job was to make progress in the premier league and in Europe. He failed abysmally at that task, getting knocked out of Europe completely at the first hurdle and dropping to a poor 8th in the premier league. Does the fa cup win make up for that. I don't think so. He was lucky to face an off form City in the final.

The only question to be answered is who replaces him.

Didn't Arteta in his first two seasons with Arsenal finish 8th in the Premier League and winning the FA Cup was deemed a success?  As for luck Manchester City were average club until they were lucky that their current billionaire owners chose them.

[Never beat the deeler]

I think Ten Hags main job was to make progress in the premier league and in Europe. He failed abysmally at that task, getting knocked out of Europe completely at the first hurdle and dropping to a poor 8th in the premier league. Does the fa cup win make up for that. I don't think so. He was lucky to face an off form City in the final.

The only question to be answered is who replaces him.

Didn't Arteta in his first two seasons with Arsenal finish 8th in the Premier League and winning the FA Cup was deemed a success?  As for luck Manchester City were average club until they were lucky that their current billionaire owners chose them.

Average club is being extremely kind. They finished 14th in the PL the last full season before they approved an approach from Thaksin Shinawatra - a guy who was already in exile after getting overthrown due to corruption!

[AustinPowers]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1vv4qlv077o

Martial gone. That's one  piece of deadwood gone  anyway

I wonder who  will follow

[snoopdog]

When Arsenal look back on 2 failed title challenges and also no silverware whatsoever, but in same time United won 2 trophies with a poor side. Is qualifying for the CL a bigger success than winning a trophy???

[trueblue1234]

Hard to know. If you were asked which team is in the best position, you'd say Arsenal. And most supporters would say the same. There's an element of papering over the cracks with the FA cup win. But a trophy is a trophy.
That said, to build and aim towards a title, which every club wants to be aiming for, CL is more important to attract players.
If Arsenal continue to build, then I think they'll be happy to forgo the cups. But if they don't win anything in the next few years, then maybe they'll look back and wish they had at least picked up a cup.

[AustinPowers]

When Arsenal look back on 2 failed title challenges and also no silverware whatsoever, but in same time United won 2 trophies with a poor side. Is qualifying for the CL a bigger success than winning a trophy???

To the money men it is.

But unless you have  a real chance of winning the CL , what's the point?  Only City would    have a hope of winning it  next season so I'd rather have a FA cup win.

Do fans  reminisce about "remember that time we finished fourth? Ah, great days!"...... or  like Wigan/Leicester  , do they have  memories of a lifetime  from Winning the FA Cup?

I'd imagine Newcastle or Villa fans would rip  your arms off for a FA cup win

[statto]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1vv4qlv077o

Martial gone. That's one  piece of deadwood gone  anyway

I wonder who  will follow
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"It's with great emotion that I write to you today to say goodbye," he wrote on social media.

"After nine incredible years at the club, the time has come for me to turn a new page in my career.

"Since I arrived in 2015, I have had the immense honour of wearing this shirt and playing in front of you, the best supporters in the world. Manchester United will always be in my heart."

I am sure the feeling is mutual.  Been better saying nothing.

[tiempo]

I think Ten Hags main job was to make progress in the premier league and in Europe. He failed abysmally at that task, getting knocked out of Europe completely at the first hurdle and dropping to a poor 8th in the premier league. Does the fa cup win make up for that. I don't think so. He was lucky to face an off form City in the final.

The only question to be answered is who replaces him.

Give it to Giggsy

Giggsy-wigsy ❤

[Armamike]

When Arsenal look back on 2 failed title challenges and also no silverware whatsoever, but in same time United won 2 trophies with a poor side. Is qualifying for the CL a bigger success than winning a trophy???

Yes, they are a credible football team. Man u are not.

[Milltown Row2]

When Arsenal look back on 2 failed title challenges and also no silverware whatsoever, but in same time United won 2 trophies with a poor side. Is qualifying for the CL a bigger success than winning a trophy???

Yes, they are a credible football team. Man u are not.

It's strange, they finished 3rd last year and won the mickey mouse cup.. Any team that does that would be looked at as successful 

[Armamike]

By their own high standards it's not great.  Do you think they are a credible or proper football team? 

[Milltown Row2]

By their own high standards it's not great.  Do you think they are a credible or proper football team? 

High standards? Have you watched them since Fergie has left? They had the same issues when Busby stepped down lol..

Utd's success will go in cycles like all teams do

[RedHand88]

Clear out off the pitch as well as on it.
Jimbo has wrote to all staff currently working from home that this policy is ending June 1st and if they don't like it they can take their bonus and clear off. They're even converting parts of the stadium and INEOS headquarters to allow more office space.

[Milltown Row2]

Clear out off the pitch as well as on it.
Jimbo has wrote to all staff currently working from home that this policy is ending June 1st and if they don't like it they can take their bonus and clear off. They're even converting parts of the stadium and INEOS headquarters to allow more office space.

Lots of businesses are reverting back to the office policies nowadays, not a new thing, not for it myself if all employees are productive, but certainly there are some piss takers who 'work ' from home

[Armamike]

By their own high standards it's not great.  Do you think they are a credible or proper football team? 

High standards? Have you watched them since Fergie has left? They had the same issues when Busby stepped down lol..

Utd's success will go in cycles like all teams do

I'm talking about their self proclaimed status as the biggest club in the world!