2024 Managerial merry-go-round Predictions-

I think it’s more that because Southgate knows Brailsford and Ashworth the papers have run with it.

comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted 15 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 20 minutes ago
Southgate to United seems to be gaining traction.

The collective groan from United fans and the laughing of opposition fans tells you all you need to know about that appointment.
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I find it very hard to believe, even for United. I imagine it's either just click-driven, or if there is actually any feeding of the rumour from United, my guess would be they're just trying to throw their competition off the scent of whoever their real targets are.
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You may well be right. I struggled to take it seriously at first.

But it depends on their prioritisation.

The squad is still a complete mess and if attitudes are a problem, then Southgate does at least have a track record of getting a squad in order and more aligned with organisational objectives.

The part he'll struggle with, of course, is moving from a position where failure is accepted to a club that will expect some success.

comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted 15 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 20 minutes ago
Southgate to United seems to be gaining traction.

The collective groan from United fans and the laughing of opposition fans tells you all you need to know about that appointment.
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I find it very hard to believe, even for United. I imagine it's either just click-driven, or if there is actually any feeding of the rumour from United, my guess would be they're just trying to throw their competition off the scent of whoever their real targets are.
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You may well be right. I struggled to take it seriously at first.

But it depends on their prioritisation.

The squad is still a complete mess and if attitudes are a problem, then Southgate does at least have a track record of getting a squad in order and more aligned with organisational objectives.

The part he'll struggle with, of course, is moving from a position where failure is accepted to a club that will expect some success.
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I asked the question above of who would be overseeing this sort of decision.

Because if current personnel/previous decision makers are not trusted or have not been replaced then Southgate seems like an obvious high calibre (ish) appointment that someone like Sir Jim could make.

A continental appointment would need DOF levels of expertise and a lot more due diligence. Do Utd currently have that?

comment by Never Mind the Defending: Here’s Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool (U3979)
posted 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
Agree with Klopp to Germany, makes complete sense.
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Not really, when Klopp's made it crystal clear he's taking a complete break from football for at least 12 months.

Klopp has talked De Zerbi up a lot which leads me to believe he might be in the running for the Liverpool job.

Southgate》》》M Utd

O'Neil to England would be good.

comment by The God Fowler (U2538)
posted 2 minutes ago
O'Neil to England would be good.
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Or Potter.

Let's see if Southgate can finally get us over the line this summer first...don't forget we are knee deep in generational talent again...

Lampard ➡️▶️ West Ham (imagine)
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