banana Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Dis thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Jeeezus.... 6 Fucking pages on here now of pure speculation as to where Mixu came in the pecking order when presumably a list of potential candidates was first drawn up. Does it really matter? Will this debate re-surface every time Utd lose a game from now until their next managerial appointment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Jeeezus.... 6 Fucking pages on here now of pure speculation as to where Mixu came in the pecking order when presumably a list of potential candidates was first drawn up. Does it really matter? Will this debate re-surface every time Utd lose a game from now until their next managerial appointment? Yes. Yes it will and rightly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gandosaur Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 4th favourite at 12/1 to be next manager to leave his post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 4th favourite at 12/1 to be next manager to leave his post Chelsea by January imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 4th favourite at 12/1 to be next manager to leave his post That's the pressure of managing with expectations. There are probably 6 or 7 clubs in the division who would be happy enough to finish 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williemillersmoustache Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'd say this is where Jimmy Calderwood gets his chance. Sometime around late January, early February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 That's the pressure of managing with expectations. There are probably 6 or 7 clubs in the division who would be happy enough to finish 10th. So if United claw their way back to 10th, should Mixu be relieved of his duties at the end of the season? Just asking to gauge what the minimum expectation is for Mixu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Maynard Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 So if United claw their way back to 10th, should Mixu be relieved of his duties at the end of the season? Just asking to gauge what the minimum expectation is for Mixu. The absolute minimum? For me it's simple 1. Avoid relegation 2. Streamline the squad and work with a settled first team 3. Instil in that team a determination and work rate we haven't seen this year. Lacking ambitions? Couldn't give a f**k what anyone else thinks - we need to rebuild and these are the basic requirements for me that will enable that process to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 So if United claw their way back to 10th, should Mixu be relieved of his duties at the end of the season? Just asking to gauge what the minimum expectation is for Mixu. Before the season started I wasn't confident of making top 6, so mid-table safety would do for me if we could see encouraging signs of better organisation and workrate. This season is probably to be written off as a rebuild job but we need to see some progress at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 The majority of sensible fans would bite your hand off for a 10th place and a couple of decent results in the cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabianKnight Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 1. Avoid relegation 2. Streamline the squad and work with a settled first team 3. Instil in that team a determination and work rate we haven't seen this year. This, these are the absolute minimum stipulations I'd be happy with at this current time. Anything that happens above and beyond these will be a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 The absolute minimum? For me it's simple 1. Avoid relegation 2. Streamline the squad and work with a settled first team 3. Instil in that team a determination and work rate we haven't seen this year. Lacking ambitions? Couldn't give a f**k what anyone else thinks - we need to rebuild and these are the basic requirements for me that will enable that process to succeed. This Before the season started I wasn't confident of making top 6, so mid-table safety would do for me if we could see encouraging signs of better organisation and workrate. This season is probably to be written off as a rebuild job but we need to see some progress at least. This The majority of sensible fans would bite your hand off for a 10th place and a couple of decent results in the cups.and ThisThe biggest disappointment/failure was not replacing Jackie McNamara in the summer after an absolutely disasterous second half to last season. Not only has it led to a bottom six spot but Mixu is inheriting some questionable signings and a team (apparently) devoid of motivation. Avoiding relegation whilst rebuilding will be a success in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 That's the pressure of managing with expectations. There are probably 6 or 7 clubs in the division who would be happy enough to finish 10th. The majority of sensible fans would bite your hand off for a 10th place and a couple of decent results in the cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Obviously, I was referring to our fans, with our club in it's current position. Zetterlund may or may not be in that majority of sensible fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 When my post is taken in context with the one I replied to, I was meaning that there are 6 or 7 clubs for whom a 10th place finish probably wouldn't necessarily result in the manager's job being under threat. You disagree with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Saint Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Some journo, sagging off United for not getting Wright, Hughes or Irvine. Imagine brandishing those three with the same brush. Poor Irvine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_dfc Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Not buying that the sensible United fans would be happy with 10th. They are within catching distance (given it's October) of Dundee and have a far bigger wage budget than anyone in league (other than the top 2). Never understood this feeling amongst their support that 5th - 8th is a success. They've likely spent more since January than anyone but Celtic and Aberdeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierkegaard Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 This book tells the inside story of Mixu's first post in management - came in after his predecessor was done for assault, then gave Cowden our first title in 67 years. Brilliant guy who loves attacking football, and who is great at developing young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Not buying that the sensible United fans would be happy with 10th. They are within catching distance (given it's October) of Dundee and have a far bigger wage budget than anyone in league (other than the top 2). Never understood this feeling amongst their support that 5th - 8th is a success. They've likely spent more since January than anyone but Celtic and Aberdeen. Right now, given our performances and our current position, 10th looks a long way off. A few quick wins and that ideal finish would no doubt change, but I feel that the job will be nowhere near that simple. We do have a huge wage budget, but his first job will be to cut that, and get rid of a fair amount of dross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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