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posted on 13/4/21

comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 17 seconds ago
Would we still keep Jose if he won the cup and missed out on top 4? Levy might use the cup win as justification to keep him and think that we're still on the right track.
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Mourinho and the Europa Conference. Gawd help us

posted on 13/4/21

If Levy thinks we're on the right track we've got huge massive problems.

posted on 13/4/21

comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 7 minutes ago
Would we still keep Jose if he won the cup and missed out on top 4? Levy might use the cup win as justification to keep him and think that we're still on the right track.
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Nah he's done now no matter what

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 13/4/21

Well Baldy was deluded enough to bring him in in the first place so it's certainly possible.

At the end of the day, any sacking of Jose shows what a huge mistake it was on Levy's part.

posted on 13/4/21

Say what you will about levy's choice of hires but he isn't shy to pull the trigger when he sees it's not worked out

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 13/4/21

comment by Christo-pherk off mourinho (U20930)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 7 minutes ago
Would we still keep Jose if he won the cup and missed out on top 4? Levy might use the cup win as justification to keep him and think that we're still on the right track.
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Nah he's done now no matter what
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A trophy and top 4 would save him I would think. After that, top 4 might, and so might winning the cup and going on a good run in the league but still missing out on top 4.

I mean I still hear talk of him being kept on if he does neither, which is scary.

posted on 13/4/21

Said it a few months back and I'll say it again. Scott Parker in case JN goes elsewhere.

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 13/4/21

would love Scotty to work with us

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 13/4/21

comment by Christo-pherk off mourinho (U20930)
posted 5 minutes ago
Say what you will about levy's choice of hires but he isn't shy to pull the trigger when he sees it's not worked out
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That's true but he was never in love with any of those guys.

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 13/4/21

comment by LukaBrasi #RentFree Patience - We never forget (U22178)
posted 3 minutes ago
Said it a few months back and I'll say it again. Scott Parker in case JN goes elsewhere.
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Potter before Parker. Then maybe Parker if Potter is unavailable. Still not convinced on Parker though.

posted on 13/4/21

I think either signals a lack of ambition

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 13/4/21

apparently hes chased after Jose for a while though. think Levy loved Poch and even though in hindsight his time was up, i think Jose being available was certainly a factor in the speed of the sacking and hiring.

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 13/4/21

comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
posted 24 seconds ago
I think either signals a lack of ambition
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would you have said hiring Jose was a sign of ambition though?

posted on 13/4/21

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
posted 24 seconds ago
I think either signals a lack of ambition
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would you have said hiring Jose was a sign of ambition though?
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Yeah I'd say so. You don't hire one of the most successful managers in the game at 15m a year because you don't expect to win stuff. Granted, it hasn't worked out.

Maybe Potter would be ok cos he's trendy? Hiring Parker especially would be a terrible move though imo. Why would Son, Kane et al have any reason to think he could lead them to trophies?

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 13/4/21

Parker would be a lack of ambition especially if he gets relegated with Fulham.

Potter has at least been managing for a little while, has managed in Europe, and as evident with the way Brighton play, has shown a level of progress.

posted on 13/4/21

I wouldn't be mad if we went for Potter but the way I see it he'd be a bigger risk than Poch was at the time, and we're further along the journey. Top 4 isn't a nice to have anymore, it's pretty much a requirement.

posted on 13/4/21

comment by LukaBrasi #RentFree Patience - We never forget (U22178)
posted 27 minutes ago
Said it a few months back and I'll say it again. Scott Parker in case JN goes elsewhere.
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King Scott LOL

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 13/4/21

comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
posted 7 minutes ago
I wouldn't be mad if we went for Potter but the way I see it he'd be a bigger risk than Poch was at the time, and we're further along the journey. Top 4 isn't a nice to have anymore, it's pretty much a requirement.
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I wouldn't say Potter is any more of a risk than Poch, and as I said before, had they had better finishing in front of goal, they'd be near where Poch had Southampton before we opted for him.

Look at United with Ole; certainly no better than Potter before United went for him and he also followed a failing Jose.

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 13/4/21

It's beyond just meeting targets for Jose. Completely stripped confidence from majority of the squad and divided the fan base, where there is now no clear plan or identity.

Top 4 is a requirement for 6 clubs and now you have Leicester in the mix and who knows if West ham will be sustainable in European places.

I'm fairly confident we will be in and out of CL places in the future. Its about mixing that with silverware when stadiums are full, belief is back in the squad and football business side is more positive.

posted on 13/4/21

Stripped what confidence from the squad? Sure they're not playing well right now, but we hadn't for a long time.

I get that we need to sack Jose and hire a good replacement but I don't want a cheerleader. We don't have the resources that United do to carry a manager who's not really qualified.

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 13/4/21

I'm not saying about a cheerleader. It's more than confidence sure, it's more lack of belief from lots of players he keeps bringing in and out of the team.

Pogba and Shaw are great examples from his time at United. Two of the best players on the park Sunday.

posted on 13/4/21

I'm not sure Ole is useful here really, we could just as easily be talking about Lampard at Chelsea for reasons to not go for an ex player with limited experience.

Of course I take your point about us needing a better man manager. I'd like to think anyone we hire will have a more modern approach than Jose.

posted on 13/4/21

comment by LukaBrasi #RentFree Patience - We never forget (U22178)
posted 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Said it a few months back and I'll say it again. Scott Parker in case JN goes elsewhere.
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Jesus you gone from one extreme to the other, Serial winner to nothing

comment by sanluka (U1397)

posted on 13/4/21

jose to stay and rebuild

posted on 13/4/21

comment by Dave&Danny (U4428)
posted 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
comment by LukaBrasi #RentFree Patience - We never forget (U22178)
posted 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Said it a few months back and I'll say it again. Scott Parker in case JN goes elsewhere.
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Jesus you gone from one extreme to the other, Serial winner to nothing
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We need our identity back. He knows the club and started his coaching career with us too With no Europe next season which is looking likely as we are dropping down the league, our options will not be good.

As I said though, JN first then SP.

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