Dead Man Walking

[zuricity]

When Pep leaves München, he will go back to Barcelona.

I want all of them to stay in their jobs as long as possible, I am thoroughly enjoying their cock ups week in week out.

[nottsblue]

Tough call this. Of the three of Mourinho, van Gaal and Rodgers, it is very plausible none will be managing at theirs clubs in a years time. And Pellegrini will have outlasted all of them. As to who would be first, it would be funniest if it was van Gaal as it would rub the rags noses in it. But him and Rodgers are doing more damage whilst they are running the rags and dippers so I'd hope Mourinho is first to go as he is still capable of turning Chelsea round.

Would Guardiola be tempted by the rags? Hope not

[RodneyRodney]

Bad news from across the road ; sounds like they're on to Agent Van Gaal
http://www.redcafe.net/threads/times-ma ... ow.409221/

The Times :
A delegation of senior Manchester United players has confronted Louis van Gaal with concerns over his rigid training. Unhappy at what they see as stifling methods, the players asked the manager to be allowed to express themselves more freely.

The revelation comes after a stuttering start to the domestic campaign, in which United have scored three goals in four matches in the Barclays Premier League, and fans are demanding more emphasis on attacking adventure.

Supporters will hope that Anthony Martial can provide that, but Van Gaal — who admitted last night that the projected £58.8 million fee United have agreed to pay Monaco for the teenage France striker is “ridiculous” — suggested that his successor would be the main beneficiary of the signing.

The concerns of fans over United’s style of play have been shared by the players. After discussions inside the dressing room, senior figures approached Van Gaal to raise complaints about a lack of creativity. They feel that training orders have become so inflexible that they are hampering performances.

The confrontation, several weeks ago, did not prompt any immediate change from the manager and United prepare to face Liverpool on Saturday on the back of a limp defeat by Swansea City before the international break.

Van Gaal’s decision to sign the unproven Martial as support for Wayne Rooney will bring even more scrutiny to an attack that traditionally has been regarded as one of the club’s greatest strengths.

With United fifth in the table, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea but five points behind Manchester City, the leaders, the Dutchman insists that it has been a solid start to the campaign, with better to come as Memphis Depay, Martial and other summer signings fit in. Van Gaal said last night that he would be happy with a top-three finish this season.

The concern of the players is less to do with manpower, or squad strength, after a massive gross outlay under Van Gaal that is now close to £300 million, than the inflexibility of his methods. He has always been a very exact, demanding coach — and, at times, a fierce one — but players reared under Sir Alex Ferguson are still finding it hard to adjust, even into his second season.

Some, such as Chris Smalling, have clearly benefited, but there is a wider belief in the dressing room that Van Gaal would get much more from his players by allowing them to be more expressive. Van Gaal said last night that the success of his training methods was the reason why United have not suffered any injuries this season compared to the glut they encountered when he joined 14 months ago.

The manager must also patch up his relationship with David De Gea, who, despite being exiled for the opening six matches, could start against Liverpool after his collapsed move to Real Madrid. The pair were due to hold talks yesterday.

[I Just Blue Myself]

Barring an absolute meltdown, I don't believe that Louis Lang Baal will be sacked mid-season. The Philosophy™ (aka route one to bog brush) will secure 4th place ahead of Liverpool and Spurs (who are both cack).

Arsenal will hit a purple patch & be crowned the English Barca briefly, which will be enough to keep Wenger in his seat. They will implode as usual, but still finish 3rd.

Chelsea have enough quality to grind out 2nd place, but it's a bit Russian roulette with Roman.

The Brodge will be replaced by Koeman, who will bring two out of Wanyama/Clasie/Mane/Tadic/Pelle with him.

Pochettino will be given another season provided Spurs finish top 6, as even Levy has to realise that their squad is utterly pedestrian.

[Hutch's Shoulder]

"They feel that training orders have become so inflexible that they are hampering performances"; so its not just because they are crap then?

[gillie]

Well the chancer that is Brenda Bodgers must be walking on very thin ice now if they don't win their next league game I reckon he will be gone.

[Hazy2]

Klopp to dippers Pep to the scum.

[Beefymcfc]

Well the chancer that is Brenda Bodgers must be walking on very thin ice now if they don't win their next league game I reckon he will be gone.

The writing was on the wall when all his back room staff were sacked. It was either Brentan using the blame game or the club giving him one last chance to prove himself.

Like you say, maybe one more game but if there isn't considerable progress points wise, he'll be walking a tightrope until they are back in the top 6.

[Original Dub]

I'm hoping the sunbed gets sacked mid to late January.

That should see both him and the club confined to mid-table mediocrity at best, for the long term.

Butthead is way too confrontational for it not to turn to shit. I was watching him shouting in Shrek's face on the sideline and Shrek was arguing back.The guy is a fucking lunatic and as soon as they lose their next match he will be back under the spotlight.

That scumbag Jose is not far behind him on the lunatic scale. He is close to having a breakdown and I don't think I'm exaggerating. This is going to be a very enjoyable premier league season for us I believe. All we have to do is keep the head, keep the style and let the others fall apart.

[Beefymcfc]

Anybody mentioned the 'Wally with the Brolly'?

[Dameerto]

Anybody mentioned the 'Wally with the Brolly'?

I did earlier in the thread.

[Beefymcfc]

Anybody mentioned the 'Wally with the Brolly'?

I did earlier in the thread.

He must be odds on favourite by now. The Toon play like him, dull and without passion.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

The original post was about the top clubs' managers rather than just 'The Sack Race'
But it will be interesting to see how long Newcastle show patience.
Sunderland's Dick must be under the microscope too.

[nottsblue]

Dick Advocaat.

Two things your missus only puts in her mouth at Christmas.

[Tim777]

The original post was about the top clubs' managers rather than just 'The Sack Race'
But it will be interesting to see how long Newcastle show patience.
Sunderland's Dick must be under the microscope too.

Nice pun :)

[Beefymcfc]

Dick Advocaat.

Two things your missus only puts in her mouth at Christmas.

You're lucky ;-)

[nottsblue]

Will be interested to hear Rodgers's post match comments after tonight's debacle. Wonder if any of his players were 'outstanding' tonight.

Thommo on SSN looks distraught while the fella presenting just keeps smiling every time it's mentioned it's still a draw. Hilarious. Villa on Saturday is turning into a must win game for them now

[bigblue]

Will be interested to hear Rodgers's post match comments after tonight's debacle. Wonder if any of his players were 'outstanding' tonight.

Thommo on SSN looks distraught while the fella presenting just keeps smiling every time it's mentioned it's still a draw. Hilarious. Villa on Saturday is turning into a must win game for them now

for a laugh Mario just liked this photo on Instagram:

[gillie]

The scousers are not very confident ahead of the game with Villa and Milner is fucking useless in CM their words not mine.Good choice Jimmy lad as the saying goes "you reap what you sow".They think a win keeps Brenda in a job but not for too long.

[Original Dub]

"There are very short memories in football. The team was eighth when I got here and now we’ve built a team to excite people throughout European football."

Brendan "the sunbed" Rogers speaking after sneaking past the mighty villa.

Who is going to tell the deluded cunt that they are still 8th?