Man Utd Thread:

[Farrandeelin]

This waiting is killing me.

[trileacman]

When I heard the news I was afraid as it opened the door for Jose to step in as he looking for work. I don't think Moyes is up to it, Man United want to be winning CL's and leagues and Moyes has done neither. A nice manager who has done a good job with Everton but the "he has no money to spend" excuse has being done to death now. Who will he sign now that he has the money? Will he be bringing guys like Pienaar, Jagleika, Baines, Gibson with him to Old Trafford?

[general]

Moyes has showed us what he can do without the big spending. he has shown alot of loyalty to everton, even through the days of being told to go and sign free and loan signings. IMO he is worth a go, especially if he can bring baines and fellaini with him.

[trileacman]

Moyes has showed us what he can do without the big spending. he has shown alot of loyalty to everton, even through the days of being told to go and sign free and loan signings. IMO he is worth a go, especially if he can bring baines and fellaini with him.

I thought he fell out with the big man recently?

[mouview]

Would Ferguson's successor be better off keeping him close or banishing him from team affairs? We'll know in a few years.

Not easy for any new manager as Ferguson will still be haunting the place no doubt sticking his oar in when he feels like it. Maybe this is why Ferguson has given the seal of approval to Moyes (allegedly) who will be his de facto puppet in essence.

Well he did sign a 2 year deal last November after all. but has now announced his is leaving. Moyes doesn't seem they type to be bossed around anyways. Fergie will be of great benefit for input into Champions League football etc.

He will indeed. His attempts to rationalise MU's defeats after their regular exits from the competition are consistently more entertaining than his team's onfield displays. I'm really gonna miss these.

[imtommygunn]

To celebrate Sir Alex Ferguson's career, all Premier games this weekend will have a minute's applause in the 97th minute

[seafoid]

2 Champions league was a poor enough return, reall,y for all that Premiership dominance
Barca won 4 , AC Milan won 5, Real won 3 and even Liverpool were just one behind Manure 

In fairness it was 1993 before Ferguson won the league and in the last twenty years only AC Milan,Barcelona (three each) have won the champions league more than United have.

Remarkable the longevity and success he had.

That last tika taka torture session in the final of the CL must have been really painful. In fairness Barca won 2 of their 3 finals against him . A bit like Kerry and Mayo.

[deiseach]

To celebrate Sir Alex Ferguson's career, all Premier games this weekend will have a minute's applause in the 97th minute

I heard Man Utd fans are going to get a cut in ticket prices for next season as matches are going to be several minutes shorter.

[Captain Obvious]

2 Champions league was a poor enough return, reall,y for all that Premiership dominance
Barca won 4 , AC Milan won 5, Real won 3 and even Liverpool were just one behind Manure 

In fairness it was 1993 before Ferguson won the league and in the last twenty years only AC Milan,Barcelona (three each) have won the champions league more than United have.

Remarkable the longevity and success he had.

That last tika taka torture session in the final of the CL must have been really painful. In fairness Barca won 2 of their 3 finals against him . A bit like Kerry and Mayo.

More like Tyrone v Kerry in 2005,2008 All Ireland finals.

[stew]

Whether you love or loathe him you have to accept he is/was a colossus in English football.

He will be missed but football will amble on without him.

For what it is worth I reckon Brian Clough was the best manager in  England in my lifetime ...................... bringing 2 European Cups to Nottingham Forest .... what an achievement. AF a very close 2nd.

As well as League titles to Derby and Forest! Different times and he had Peter Taylor who found players.

Peter Taylor was the best talent scout/asst manager England has ever seen, unreal eye for a bargain and he was instrumental in all of Clough's triumphs.

Nobody touches Ferguson on the managerial stakes in Engerland, not even the great Busby, Shankley or Paisley quite got to his level.

By the way, he is British so why not call him Sir Alex?

[EC Unique]

[Minder]

Rooney to Chelsea ?

[ballinaman]

Rooney to Chelsea ?

If it means them not getting Falcao or the big Lewbowski. All day long.

[The Worker]

Rooney to Chelsea ?

If it means them not getting Falcao or the big Lewbowski. All day long.

Can't see utd and Chelsea being direct rivals next season if Moyes takes charge.

[From the Bunker]

The new manager has been announced......