Luke Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 It was on TallkSport, it must be true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahhaaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 And the Daily Express backed it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) I do think the Giggs reaction is typical of our Media. One frigging match and already everyone wants him as the next United Manager, he is the next Guradiola etc etc etc. Edited April 29, 2014 by Waylander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 It was very flattering of United's reserve keeper to label Giggs "the next Guardiola", but I'm not sure it really merited top billing on BBC Sport. He could very well turn out to be, and I am warming to the idea of making him permanent manager if he does well in this little probation spell... but I agree, typical of our media (and many fans) to get completely carried away with it all. Also typical of the media to talk purely in terms of winning these four matches he has. For me, results in those matches are irrelevant. It's how he handles the media and what goes on behind closed doors at Carrington and in the board room that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wow! So if he lost all four games 0-4 but was great with the media and the board loved him, you'd rather have him made permanent manager than if he won all four games 4-0 but did bad press conferences and didn't kiss the board's behinds? Personally, I think it would be absolute barking insanity to appoint someone with next to no coaching experience to oversee a 200 million pound rebuilding of a fractured, traumatised Man Utd squad with European qualification being essentially mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Being realistic, if he lost the last three games 4-0 that would point to something being significantly wrong. What I'm sure you really appreciate I'm saying is that with such a job it is how he handles himself in all kinds of situations that will be entirely new to him that matters more than outright results in three largely meaningless league games. It is the signs of being able to handle the job, having a vision for success next season and beyond, a crystal clear almost sociopathic focus on what the whole job entails. It would be a huge ask to give him the role, for all the reasons you mention, and it does go against the grain for me - I think he needs to learn the craft at a lower level, or have more time and success as youth and/or reserve coach - but very occasionally it can work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) It isn't even up for debate in my view. They'll appoint Van Gaal and nothing will stop that now. Giggs will move on. We cannot put what is needed, as James says, in his hands. I don't want Van Gaal particularly, but to get rid of Moyes and then appoint a man with zero experience would be absolute madness. If the players don't want to play for anyone else, then we sell them. Simple. Edited April 29, 2014 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Guardiola might be more available after tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I did say I felt this was the year of Real Madrid. Bayern were awful, but Real were brilliant. Their strength and pace was just too much for the Germans who I thought resorted to some quite appalling unsporting tactics of doing their utmost to get players sent off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I did say I felt this was the year of Real Madrid. Bayern were awful, but Real were brilliant. Bang on - emphatic display, even ruthless by Real !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I was a bit disappointed it didn't all kick off properly. It was looking like at least two from each side being sent off. Quite amusing watching all the play acting and handbags when it;'s not your team. Before the game I thought Bayern would win the tie, largely due to Real's defensive frailties. I didn't bargain for kamikaze tactics and diabolical defending which basically gifted the match in the first ten minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Either way, both final tie-ups Chelsea or Athletico have an added spice to them Vs Real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Did anyone see the stats recently tweeted on Mourinho? He may be a prick but he can't half manage a football club: Seasons: 14 Clubs: 6 Games Managed: 457 Defeats when leading 1-0: 9 Defeats when leading at HT: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Not tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) All Spanish final? Worse than that, it's a local derby! Edited April 30, 2014 by cruiser647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 All Spanish final? Worse than that, it's a local derby! All played out in Lisbon..... Chelsea well beaten too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 It's the same old lesson that managers don't seem to learn. 0-0 in the first leg is a bad result for the away side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luke Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 More like a train crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I haven't been that convinced by Bayern since the time of the United match (if you look back) as they just didn't seem penetrating despite the possession. Real battered them despite them having the possession stats. I missed most of today's match sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Indeed. Had we not conceded so soon after scoring, who knows? We'd have probably still lost but had Mata been eligible it may have been a very different story. I was impressed with how Real did defensively. Robben got the ball and 3 players ran to him like Usain Bolt off the blocks. Regimented, disciplined and the work ethic and pace with which they circled him was key in my opinion. I listened to the Chelsea match en route from the South coast. I don't think you can blame Jose although the Azpliluecueta (sp?) choice of position may be criticised by some. Atletico are just a very, very good side and the final will be much more entertaining to watch now. The fact remains though that despite Mourinho's record overall, his Champions League semi-final record is a very poor one. He has taken teams to 8 semi-finals in the Champions League. He has lost in 6 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 p.s. the final also has another interesting element, possibly. UEFA have apparently invited someone to present the trophy to the winners. It won't be Platini this time. The individual they have invited is considering their offer. It is Sir Alex Ferguson. Wouldn't that be somewhat special for Ronaldo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Lots of press reports coming out that Man United have now had a meeting with the agents of Edinson Cavani - with a deal agreed with the player if PSG will accept a £60m fee. £60 million. Feck me. That's a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Is it wrong to want your team to lose? Newcastle v Cardiff and Man U v Sunderland this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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