john68 wrote:In fairness, he built Porto up into a formidable outfit and the rumours are that the rags are his next gig after Real.
I don't have any fear of the rags in the near future, I genuinely think that they are on the slide and it was only the efforts of Rooney that got them up into what i see as a false position last term. The dependency in shrek is for all to see. Van De Saar, Scholes, Chuckle and Giggs have all to be replaced and Plug ain't the player he once was. If their financial failings hurt them, I can also see them being forced to sell a few. Their top four place next year is heavily under threat. Possibly from us.
Our own failings started with the mismanagement of the club by Swales. It's hard to see the rags healing their divisive wounds anytime soon and like it did with us, it will take its toll on them.
Somehow, I just can't see the Special One and his Matalan coat wanting the gig...far too much trouble.
unfortunately, all the players mentioned will be back next season. I don't for a minute think they'd not be making top four. Probably not win the title either but certainly not fall out of top four.