Molde FK are a 100 year old Norwegian club that most of you probably hadn’t heard of until they sold us a 23-year-old striker in 1996. He had scored 31 goals in 38 games and had attracted interest from a few clubs across Europe. Åge Hareide was the manager at the time and offered the Norwegian striker to his former club, Manchester City, as well as Everton, for £1.2m. They both failed to take a punt on him.
United put in a bid of £1.5m during Euro 96, a record transfer fee for a Norwegian club at the time, which was duly accepted. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a Manchester United player.
Solskjaer went on to play 366 games for United, scoring 126 goals, winning six league titles, 2 FA Cups and most notably, scoring the winning goal in the 1999 European Cup final.
Upon retiring, Solskjaer was put in charge of the United Reserves. In the two and a half years he spent in post he saw our lads crowned champions of England, champions of the northern league, as well as winning the Manchester and Lancashire Senior Cups. It was during this stint that he was offered the job of managing the Norwegian national team, replacing his former Molde boss, Hareide.
“I did not think it was the right time for me to say yes to the offer,” he said at the time. “But of course it was nice to be asked. I work for Manchester United and my career is going in the right direction. It would have been exciting to take on a much bigger job than my current job, but I have a job at United.”
When an offer came in to return to Molde, Solskjaer couldn’t resist and no United fan could really begrudge him taking up that opportunity, as much as we wanted him to stay.
As Solskjaer approaches the end of his first season with the club, the papers this weekend linked him with a move to Blackburn, where fans have been protesting against current manager Steve Kean. Why? Because it turns out Ole has the potential to be a bloody brilliant manager.
Last season, Molde finished 11th out of 16, some 28 points behind champions Rosenburg. This season, with 7 games left to play, they are top of the league, 6 points clear (having played a game more). The final day of the season is at the end of November. Good luck, Ole!
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Wow! That’s pretty impressive. Could it be that 2OLEgend is the man to succeed SAF???
Okay I’ve never done this before so I’l do it now just once so that I can say I did it…
FIRST!
damn! he looks so cool!! hope he wont ended at blackburn tough! GOOD LUCK OLE!!
yes goodluck ole and who knows maybe he will be the next manchester united manager !
LEGEND……. wait for it…..ARY.
I won’t begrudge if he moves to Blackburn. Hopefully it’ll become his stepping stone to United’s manager position. I cross my finger.
As a Norwegian who has never really followed Norwegian football, I must say it has been a delight to see Ole take his team to the top this season. He has played by far the best football in the league, the papers are praising him to bits and his players say he has completely changed the club from top to bottom. Best of all, he has repeatedly attributed his success to everything he has learned at United and from Sir Alex, both as a manager and player. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if Ole one day takes charge of United, perhaps even immediately succeeding SAF, though that obviously depends on how long the great one keeps going and how much experience Ole can gain in that time.
nw thts impressive
Looking at how Sir Alex is handling our retirees, it is clear to me that he wants to avoid the fiasco that occurred post the Sir Matt Busby era. It again demonstrates how much of a superior manager Sir Alex is in every sense. He realizes that he is down to his last few (“few” being undefined at this point of time) years and wants to make sure that he has a few successors ready to take over when the time comes. This is clear from the way he has absorbed both Ole and Scholes into the management regime immediately following their retirements. It won’t be beyond means to think that Gary will be offered some coaching capacity in a few years as will Giggs as well if he is interested.
It is too early to tell how good Scholesy will be as a manager. However, as this article has already pointed out, Ole has had consistent success as a manager. He already looks the part and it is pretty apparent from his playing days that he has a great footballing brain. He also sat on the bench looking at some of the best football in the world, if that doesn’t develop your footballing brain, then nothing can. He has already been instrumental in the careers of Welbeck and Cleverley, as well as Diouf who was recommended by him to United.
He has already had good training from the master. Right now, it would be great for him to make the jump to the Premier League if he is able to hold on to the Norwegian league this season. I am not sure Blackburn is the right job though. That club is in tatters and the management is currently the worst in the league. It wouldn’t surprise me if Sir Alex recommended him not to take up that job. But there will be many other clubs in trouble and surely Ole will be in their sights if need be. I think we shouldn’t be surprised to see Ole in the box seat next to Sir Alex in a couple of years.
With a few years in the PL followed by a few years as Assistant to Sir Alex, Ole should be ready for the United job. I’ve always highlighted that he looks set to take over from Sir Alex when he retires, and it looks like Sir Alex has similar thoughts as well. I would rather see Ole as Sir Alex’s successor than anyone else especially Jose Mourinho.
All the best Ole!
I posted this in another thread. But since a new thread is here, I didn’t want this to go unnoticed. Because I really want everyone’s take on this particular post. Its the first post in the link I am providing. [sub the "dot" with "."]
Now, I would like everyone’s take on the first post on this thread especially the older fans – @Cedars, @Giles and others.
www dot manutdtalk dot com/forums/man-utd-chat/35261-using-term-man-u-disrespectful-offensive-insult.html
whatever teams he manages you know his UNITED all the way, and you can easily see him being the one sooner or later…….. hopefully!
20LEgend
Would be great for Ole to win the league, good luck!
I want Ole to take up a club in the PL that has a supportive management. Just like how everyone at United were supportive of Fergie. And I would like to see him bring that club up. Would be amazing to see what he would do in those circumstances.
ole as manager… Scholes and giggs as coaches… gaz and keano as conditioning coaches? vds as our goalkeeping coach?
wow, to turn a team from 11th in the league to potential winners, that’s something.
Also, he’s done some awesome work with the united reserves as well, cleverly, daLaet, welbeck, morison, pogba…
It’s a bit premature to bill him as a SAF successor, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be a bloody awesome manager, i’d love to see him handle a premiere league club.
(also adding the customary : You are my Solskjaer, my ole Solskjaer, you make me happy, when skies are grey!)
Good luck Olé
That’s the spirit Ole. Good luck in your quest to win the title.
Morning all,
The United job eventually would of course need a great manager, not just a very good manager. Someone who has done things with limited resources and took the world by storm. I know such names like Bruce and Moyes have been mentioned, very good managers they may be but greats they certainly are not. People may argue that they have had to work with limited funds and activities in the transfer markets but in my opinion they have shown us nothing that would justify the label of being great managers. Just look at what Sir Alex did at Aberdeen, he broke the Old Firm’s grip in Scotland and went on and won in Europe…Look at what Brian Clough did with Forrest with hardly any resources, a very small club that one the European Cup twice on the spin. These are the makings of great managers and not just very good ones. At United we will need a great manager to succeed Sir Alex and not just a very good one. The signs will be there for all to see come the dreadful day when the boss retires of who should really take over. I for one would love nothing more than having Ole at the hot seat, all he has to do now is perform a couple of football miracles here and there and hopefully he will be the one. In today’s football world the only ready made replacement is Mourinho however I pray to the heavens that he never gets close to OT….
Come on Ole, you have greatness written all over your face, now keep proving it and be ready for the big one.
Morning RMW – Thanks for the mention my friend
How cool would it be if all the great ex-players are being conditioned to come back as the backroom staff? Imagine Fergie sitting in his office devising this master plan and orchestrating their careers so they end up continuing his legacy.
Master of puppets, pulling the strings…..
When I heard about the Blackburn interest I looked Molde up to see how they were doing and was pleasantly surprised but not shocked at how well Ole has done. Not only has he got them to the top of the table but apparently they are playing attractive football. Would love to see Ole back in the Premiership, but more importantly would like to see how he does with a team in Europe as it would be valuable experience for him and a massive stepping stone to a bigger managerial job. Keep up the good work Ole and we’ll hopefully see you back at OT one day!
I love Ole but he seems to be such a nice guy,i dont think he’ll be able to handle the big egos. Honestly,can anyone actually be afraid of this guy? He’s so damn cute. No homo.
If and when Solskjær wins the Norwegian top division with his Molde, I for one, will be keenly looking at them in next year’s qualification to the Champions League. How awesome would it be if he could take such a small club in Europe’s top cup? Could he do to Molde what Sir Alex did to Aberdeen? A good run in the CL or maybe a Europa League win? If so, then he truly looks like a possible Sir Alex replacer in ten years time.
Didnt Sir Alex say that Ole had one of the best football brains? He didnt do that bad of a job at the Reserves either, and he’s got the United philosophy in his blood, unlike a Mourinho for example. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
@Cedars
You are one of the people whose posts I look forward to mate. Still waiting on your take on that post, btw…
Ole has got a very good footballing brain. The fact that the played very well as a sub was because he read the game well….He certainly learnt something about man management from Sir Alex.
RMW
Which post are you referring to buddy?
I would rather he proves himself away from the EPL than join a rival. It would be nice to have him as Fergie’s number 2.
In the post I mentioned you, there is a link. I would like your take on the post in that link.
^^@Cedars
RMW
Saw your link and replied my friend…..
The thing i noticed most about Ole when he had the reserves was how calm he is not ranting and raving but in control, hope he does well iam sure he will.good luck Ole.
@Cedars
Just saw your reply mate. Was looking for it in this thread. The reason I posted the link was, I “learnt” that ManU was a derogatory term from RoM. Till then I never knew that. Being from India, I have heard United being referred to as ManU everywhere. In fact, I used to refer to United as Man U when talking at length about it or when commenting on blogs. Not anymore. Since, I thought that it was a derogatory term, I starting referring to the club as ManUnited or United. Now used to those terms. But, ever since I read about the term here, I have been out correcting new fans who may not know about the sick chants telling them that that was the origin of the word but ending up feeling like an idiot after reading that post.
Since I am a very young supporter of United compared to you, I just wanted to hear your take on the matter.
P.S. I put in the “dots” because my post was blocked when I posted it as link for some reason.
Now, on topic, If Ole was taking over a PL side, which club would you like him to take over?
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Rovers-owners-Venky-s-to-fly-fans-to-India-to-discuss-running-the-club-article801483.html
Venky’s just keep on providing, don’t they? They are like comedy gold and are likely to be remembered as the worst club owners in English football history. I knew it was a recipe for disaster when they took over, but even I didn’t imagine it being as bad as it is right now.
RMW
As I said in my reply its only insulting if said with ill intentions. Personally I see no harm in people referring to us as Man U… To me its always been United, nothing else.
Regarding Ole, I do not think he needs to manage in the PL, he has the know how about the game in England and now he just needs to keep gaining experience as the number one where he is. I cannot get my head around whether it would be a good idea or not for him to become the number 2 at United…I prefer he did not do that
Pogba, W Keane, James, Brown, M.Keane, Thorpe, Fryers, Amos all in #mufc squad for Leeds
that’s some phenomenal news!
Balaji
I read about that, seemed very strange to me… Something that may be done in corporations where employees may be invited for such discussions, but at a football club? Furthermore how on earth do you decide who are the ‘select’ few?
If he has the football brain and the knowledge he won’t need european football.
Look at Pep Guardiola. Came from Barcelona B and won everything possible in his first year.
@Cedars, Exactly my point. First of all, how can anyone select who the representatives from the fans side are? And secondly, what information do they expect to gather? How shit they have been as owners; how little knowledge of the Premier League they actually have; how much they are hated by their own fans; how idiotic their chicken ads with Blackburn have been; how their ignorance and stupidity caused their club public embarassment in their handling of the Jones transfer; and so on.
If it does end up happening, I want somebody from the “set” to blog the truth about it. There will be a lot of fun to be had by reading that one.
Little Pea out for just 2 weeks with a just a bruise, thank God for that.
Balaji
Its these owners and their running of the club which is why I want Blackburn to get relegated. The way they treated Big Sam was shameful
I knew he’d do well with molde. It’s funny how similar moldes rivalry is to the ole united/Scouse rivalry. As far as I’m aware rosenborg is thier neighbouring town and have dominated norwegian footy for 20 years. Ole went there specifically to knock them of thier perch hehe. I don’t think Blackburn would be the right move for him though. I just don’t trust thier owners and dont know if that would be the best platform for him.
RedManWalking
Regarding your request for thoughts on your link that is missing:
No, I do not think that you are the missing link. The fact that you are Red, are a Man, and are Walking, tells me that you must be a HumanBeingRedCorus, and not a LinkusUnknown.
Of all the ex-players who I think would be ready to take over from SAF I would say Ole was the most suitable. Keane, Bruce, McLeish etc have proved to be good managers but not – I feel in my guts – the potential for greatness.
I was never fooled by that baby face (cute though it may be!) but there Baby Face Assassin is a very mature and intelligent man with a first class footballing brain and temperament to go with it. After all he learned all that from the subs bench, on the training ground as well at the feet of The Lord of Govan.
Anyone taking over SAF will be a challenge but I believe Ole can do it. I think Mourinho could do it too but I – like others here it seems – will harbor suspicions that he will never live up to and play the United way. Ole has Red Blood in his veins through and through.
On top of which he has proved himself – step by step. From the United Reserves and now to Molde.
I think he should resist Blackburn – which is a kiss of death – and stick with Molde and take them into Europe. Then let’s see how he does. He needs European experience and Molde can give him that, Blackburn and any other struggling PL club can’t.
Do I see him as a number 2 to SAF? Perhaps if it’s assumed he is a coach in the Quieroz mould, ready to take over but in the meantime learning more from the Master.
With Chelsea biting the bullet on a very young coach (hah! Let’s see how long he lasts even if he is good), United can look to youth too but under the guiding hand of SAF himself.
Ole was always one of favorite United players and also a cool and unassuming guy as well. This man has the cold ambition and steel not to be fazed by the challenge to sustain United success on and off the field.
A manager is a reflection of the club, who better than someone like Ole?
TheLeftBank
Well said, great post………..An exact reflection of my thoughts which I posted earlier….
@Cedars
But, wouldn’t it be a good experience to manage a club in a top league? It would also be a good thing if he gained experience as the number 1 and became the United no.2 in Sir Alex’s last 2 seasons or something.
@Zelh
I still feel that Rjiikaard did all the work at Barcelona and Guardiola was handed a world-beating side. Just like Paisley was handed an excellent side by Shankly.
Ole has the support of every united supporters whatever he dicides to do!,
Will be NEXT UNITED MANAGER……..rather than J.M…….
One of the biggest news papers in Norway had an article describing the changes Ole have done at Molde, and I immidiatley understood that he is creating a mini Man Utd there. He has taken professionality into every position at the club, and I am not referring to on field positions, all off field! He will be a great manager, and sooner or later he will be managing a team in English Premier League, lets just hope it is Man Utd, and that he can live up to the man he in interviews in Norwegian papers still referrs to as the boss: Sir Alex Ferguson.
Legend! Good luck for winning the league with Molde. I would be happy to see him managing a team in the EPL.
@Zelh -That is great news i hope they get in and play well. It will be a hard game but they will be up for it. exciting times.
Wow.That’s good to hear!hopefully he doesn’t become another Mark Hughes who started well also…
@cedarsdevil
is the news on little pea true
i cant find it anywhere else
I’ve always belived that Solksjaer will be the next long term Manager at United, however He’ll still get some experience at Molde and probably another European club before Coming over. Wishing Him well with Molde and I Pray They get drawn in the same group with Man United in Next season’s champions league…
Well done Ole! As for the big job, there’s something about a Larry white/Ole axis, that sounds so right. I was for the special one taking over from Sir Alex for the longest time, but he’s burned his bridges for me. Acting the fool at a big club like Real Madrid has turned me right me off him. We’re already public enemy number 1 in a lot peoples eyes. If he was to arrive and start all that nonsense at our club, it would just be another reason for the masses to hate on us. Big turnaround for me. I had many arguments on here, with various posters, about Mourinho lol. So, an Ole/Blanc 1,2 would be a good choice. Two guys who know what United are all about. They understand the clubs history, and tradition for playing open expansive football. Of course, the club might go another way. But, that would be my choices. Here’s hoping!
sachu
I just heard it from Sir Alex himself, so must be true! (Was on PL news)
Solskjær is not going to Blackburn.
http://www.tv2.no/sport/fotball/tippeligaen/solskjaer-hadde-blackburnmoete-med-spillerne-3587756.html
This article explains how Solskjær called a meeting with the players to discuss the rumors and how he told them that he is staying. A major factor in his return to Norway was the fact that his kids are growing up and they are starting school, and he wanted to be closer to his parents and family for this time of his children’s lives.
I predict that Ole will stay in Norway for a number of years. Probably helping Molde to establish themselves in the Champions League before eventually moving on. Maybe perfectly timing the departure of Ferguson. Who knows?
20 Legend. Great guy. Wow, I hope he makes it big time and put himself in contention to replace, sorry, take the job after SAF(HE CANNOT BE REPLACED). All the best Ole.
@cedarsdevil
wasnt two weeks yesterdays news
i hope i am wrong
sachu
Yes you are wrong my friend, Sir Alex just said its only a bruise….
You are my Solksjaer!
OLE OLE OLE!
This man will go all the way in management. He is sprinkled in gold dust. 2OLEGEND.
TheLeftBank – Great post pal. Spot on.
Wow i like this man.is a champion.
On the game again, what is frustrating is defining silence from the gutter press and de gea haters, is the quality de gea showed yesterday. I thought he was united’s second best player out there yesterday
off topic
double edged sword this. love the fact he’s with us for the moment but disappointed he could be off next year. My feelings on the state of our MF is probably well known. Come on son make it impossible for the master to send you out on Loan.
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Sep/Paul-Pogba-primed-for-Leeds-debut.aspx
fitb
trying to find out flaws… saw a few ratings saying he looked shaky while cech was a bystander who couldn’t do anything about our goals.
and what the hell is avb talking about cunt cole not a fault for the tackle as he was emotionally drained due to linesman’s mistakes??fitb
trying to find out flaws… saw a few ratings saying he looked shaky while cech was a bystander who couldn’t do anything about our goals.
and what the hell is avb talking about cunt cole not a fault for the tackle as he was emotionally drained due to linesman’s mistakes??
Van De gea is the real deal. Telling ya now, he’ll be the best keeper in few years time. No doubts about the kid, at all.
Wrong user name lol.
redrider – de gea looked confident coming for the ball, he dealt with his weakness’s he showed in the first few games, the long range shots. He was communicating with his defence, and he was never on edge.
As for the game itself, united seem to show their age at times they just do not stop attacking. At 3 0 up the big difference was, the united side of 3 or 4 years ago, would shut up shop keep it tight and really finish sides off, united do not seem to want to do that now, they keep on attacking attacking attacking, this is like the united side of the 90′s and I love it. I bet every united fan looks forward to this show at old trafford
The deafening silence of De Gea haters? Try doubters of which I am one, he had an excellent game yesterday and if he continues playing like that I will change my view.Just as I am starting to get dubious about Anderson after I thought he had rehabilitated himself yet undoes it with one poor performance yesterday.
After Anders solid display on Wednesday, I thought that was a great response from De gea.
You’re gonna cry wolf once too often!
Parryheid – so player’s aren’t allowed poor performances? they must be robots.
Slim – if he puts in a quality performance then expect him not to be loaned out.
Does anybody else feel that our current goalkeepers remind you of our two great legends?
Even before De Gea signed for us, when I was watching him for Spain U-21, I was struck by how eerily he resembled Van Der Sar, both in form factor and footballing technique. That feeling has only increased ever since he started wearing the same coloured jersey.
In the same manner, when I saw Lindegaard – both in pre-season and at Benfica – I was immediately reminded of The Great Dane. Again both in physical appearance, and the way he commanded the penalty box and barked orders to defenders. He looks to have the same commanding presence in the box which is what makes the resemblance so uncanny.
@Samuel, Over the past few weeks, I’ve realized that some people will never be satisfied unless United and all of our players produce 10/10 performances week in and week out no matter what the quality of the opposition might be.
fitb
i meant the press must be working round the clock trying to find his flaws from yesterday’s game.
i like him… and i think the press is waiting for a chance to pile more rubbish on him and thinking they’ll bide their time and come out with a ‘we told you so’ load of crap. pathetic lot really. and to see how those 35 mil and 20 mil wonder signings for pool are lauded for a pass or for heading five balls in a row.
Samuel-united We stand.
So people like me shouldn’t mention the fact they think a player had a bad game? But should fall into line with your idea that silence is golden.Do you seriously think I am alone in the point I made about Anderson’s game yesterday?Does that make me a Hater rather than a disappointed fan
@ Balaji, Cedars, Leftbank, Willie
Lovely posts on OLe mates, truly worth a read.
Balaji’s insight on how Sir Alex wants UNITED to be on auto-pilot (TM) when he eventually retires is extremely valuable and that is the way i want it to be..
Cedars Sir, you have picked some bits and pieces of the making of great managers in the instances of Sir Alex’s Aberdeen and Brian’s forest ruling the Europe, yes they were average teams, the managers had it in their DNA that would fight and work hard and success follows you..
Willie,
yes mate that UNITED connection is very important whoever the next manager is, he just shouldnt be pouncing on the chance..we need blood, passion and respect for the club..
@ King Eric
Hello mate, long time, how are you.
yeah that is the spirit of OLE, he looks decent chap, but within him he has that killer instinct to succeed, we dont call himbaby faced assassin for no reason..
He will shine and take the guard when the greatest manager retires (not any time soon though, so i wont feel bad if OLE managed a different PL club to taste how it feels before he steps on the biggest club’s job in the world)
UNITED
did any newspaper reported how reina fumbled the ball? no? thought so.
@parryheid, I think it is you stating that you are becoming “dubious” of Anderson that prompted Samuel to post that reply. That Anderson had a bad game cannot be doubted by anyone. But it did come after about 5 games where he completely bossed mid-field – all except one against Top 10 Premier League sides. It would be more interesting to know how you have become dubious of Anderson after just one bad performance.
parryheid – for me like many have said, anderson as benefited from the way cleverly has those sticky feet
@ Zehl
same old story mate..
did anyone crib about cole tackle, now FA waves it off..
fuck them all ABU cunts
###########3
Like every player, even Ando had a slightly subdued day..
the lad has been immense so far..
all we need to do is get behind the lad and he is gonna rule that midfield..
by far, ando is THE best midfielder for us so far
Balaji Sivaraman.
And it is that very point that after waiting so long for consistent performances and this year getting them,the slipping back into his old bad habits is frustrating not a case of expecting 10/10 performances ever game 9/10 will suffice.
Parryheid..
i understand your frustration mate,
think about Rooney as well, it could have costed us the bloody game had it not been for chelsea’s poor finishing..
so i say this, the team has done excellent so far and also individuals had subdued game along with some bloopers such as penalty miss or giving away posession or leaking easy goals at the start of the season..
but they are coming along well, i see that Anderson will be our stand out player this season..
this is not just to say the good things about him, his performances have been great so far, its just that he has been overshadowed by our goal fest and the rise of young tom..
i honestly stand up and say, not a single fucking media has given due credit to Anderson this season and the same goes with few of the fans as well…
i made the rooney connection in this because he is playing in world class mode for us right now, but like very other player he missed a sitter and a penalty last nyt, but that goes unnoticed or in-criticized…
isnt it?
if u disagree, feel free to have an argument mate,
we all are fighting for the same cause as fans and sometimes its frustrating if a player is found to be a lil off form or subdued game.
everything will be fine and i tell it again, Ando will be the man this season..
A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?
Albert Einstein
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex… It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.
Albert Einstein
I have doubts over Ole taking over when Sir retires. coz that would become an quite low-profile change (in football world not among us) and I dont think the commercial side of our club will allow that too happen.
Driving Miss crazy?
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Those days of Cedars and Devils and beer
Just fill your basket full of crackers, and lotion, my dear.
Really hope Ole stays with Molde and take them into the Champions League next year.
What else can we expect from Our 20LEgend !!!
Maybe Arsenal might try to get him to takeover the paedophile.
@CGL_Red, Do you honestly think the commercial side of our club has anything to with who is in-charge of the football? If you do, then you’re wrong. The commercial success will keep on growing as long as we maintain our on-field success. If Sir Alex and the rest of the management feel that Ole is the best person for that job, then he will be appointed. High-profile or low-profile does not come into the picture at all.
@parryheid, Fair enough.
http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item676709/Giggs-challenges-United-youngsters/
Giggs asks the youngsters coming through to grasp the opportunities provided to them with both hands like himself and his class of 92 did all those years ago.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Albert Einstein
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14968760.stm
Sir Bobby blown away by United’s start to the season. Me to, Sir Bobby!
Morning reds read an article yesterday Sir Alex will recommend Maureen for the job when he retires.Apparantly they’ve become close since Maureen left the rent boys.
Molde have dismissed reports ole is going anywhere
Article below surprised me nani vs ronnie 1st hunderd PL games goals are 19/20 but nani has way more assists.I don’t keep up on stats but always thought Ronnie made a bigger impact early than he really did,
http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Here-s-Sky-s-simplistic-comparison-between-Nani-?urn=sow-wp5006
Well, I might be wrong…. however I do think it has got something to do the way club operates on pitch and off pitch. looking at all the signings we made this season – I believe we bought potential (which can be used to make money if it clicks) despite having so much experience going away due to retirement and transfers. Its all good as long as Sir Alex is in charge, once he decides to call it a day, you/me never know who will be making all decisions or allowing to make decisions. The commercial side will think of on-field success and thats why I imagine (worried) about Jose mourinho managing our club rather than Ole once sir retires.
@ Wayne
how u mate..
yeah posted that stats yesterday..
we have superstar in store in the form of Nani, innit?
the numbers speak for themselves..
and that was one of the awesomest expression of Sir Alex i have after Nani scored..
what did he say?
fuck is that nani?
i thought i had sold ronaldo 2 years back, hell
I wish Ole luck where ever he goes in his career, as long as its not Citeh obviously!
Great bloke, great talent, living legend
Plus I’d bum him
@sandeep good mate sorry didn’t know the article had been posted,i was just surprised by them,so by the same reasoning Nani is getting close to a 30 goal season.lol
james
Fair to say we all know about the last statement in your post! Do leave some for others
@Cedars – How about this one:
‘Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the diference’ – Mark Twain
@Cedars, Cyril
How about this one?
“Donald Duck never wore pants. But when he came out of the shower, he always had a towel wrapped around him. Now, what was that about?” – Chandler Bing
@RMW – The towel was to dry his feathers, not cover his modesty. Jus’ sayin…
Cyril
Good one my friend, very much on par with what I am trying to say!
@Cyril – Haha. Never thought of it that way. Good one.
Even back when Solskjaer was a player, Sir Alex always noted how thoughtful and intelligent he was, and how he used to analyze the game. Now he is showing that he can use those skills in management. He may well be the right solution to take over from SAF. I hope so. He may need to get some experience with a larger club first, though. It’s a tricky call, though. Conventional wisdom would suggest he should work his way up, before tackling the biggest job in club football. But then again, life so often teaches us that genius operates by its own rules. True genius does not listen to conventional wisdom, for the simple reason that it has no need to.
And in at least one sense, Solskjaer is already showing that he has something out of the ordinary, because it is a maxim of elite sport that excellent players very rarely make excellent managers.
Unfortunately, I am much less confident than Balaji about the influence that the commercial side of the club will have in appointing SAF’s successor. Balaji is right to point out that the business managers probably won’t care who runs the football so long as it continues to be successful. But therein lies the danger, too. It comes down to how much risk the “suits” are prepared to take. And my experience of these people does not fill me with confidence. These people don’t have any problem taking insane risks — so long as it’s with someone else’s money. Ask them to put their own money (their own business) on the line, though, and that’s a very different story.
“I ain’t much for cards, but I think these 45s beat a fullhouse”
Omar Little
Surely the benefit of having someone like Ole come into the role will be that he is not only experienced in the club’s traditions and history and has already learned from Fergie, but he will also be willing to have Fergie around in the background ready to advise him etc. So you’re not just getting Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, but also an element of Sir Alex Ferguson.
I’m not saying Ole will be his puppet but I would be happy to have someone who can still fall back on Fergie’s advice if he needs to. I can’t really see a Mourinho or Guardiola type being very happy with that situation. They’ll want to do things entirely their way and wont want the ‘ghost’ of Fergie hanging around in the background. Of course he casts a long shadow but it’s different being compared to a past manager like Sir Matt than to someone still actively involved in the club.
Bah, I’m probably making my point badly. Viva John Terry.
It’s hard for me to see Ole becoming the next Utd manager doing well at Molde is not comparable to taking over Utd,i’m not saying it’s a flash in the pan but needs more time.I got stick from some for suggesting Moyes because of his lack of experience,Ole hasn’t even completed 1 year yet.
I’m definitely not a prude,for me it’s whatever rocks your boat,i have gay/lesbians work at the store and have a large gay/lesbian section,but could do without the private thoughts section on ROM thanks.
That’s why I’d have Blanc as number 1, with Ole as his number 2. Of course, we don’t know when the great man will hang up his tracksuit and pack away the gum!
‘I came to Nantes two years ago and
it ‘s much the same today, except that
it ‘s totally different .’
Kevin Keegan.
“Football, bloody hell”
Sir Alex Ferguson
Regarding de Gea, what are the chances those “soft” goals he let in, were under instruction by SAF/coaching team to create a false impression? First impressions last a long time… and that may be possibly why our opponents have been letting fly shots from all over hoping to exploit that. To sacrifice 2 soft goals in return for a season’s wong approach by the other 19 teams, is not that bad a deal.
Improbable as it sounds, I really really wouldn’t put it past SAF.
On the topic of the man in this post by STR, he is so far the only one whom SAF has explicitly said has an intelligent footballing brain. Can he be the assistant to Berbatov so that we have a great brain behind an unbeatable suaveness?
You’re reaching there, YorYor! Nice theory, though.
willie if it’s true Sir Alex wants Maureen how much wieght will that carry?
Whoever takes over from Sir Alex will have to be bulletproof,the scrinity and comparsions will be unbearable,whoever it is will be a tough job.I mentioned a while ago City coming into money was a blessing because it’s given Sir Alex a new challenge he could stay around for another 2 or 3 yrs.
@wayne
Ronaldo made a huge impact because of his 10 consecutive step-overs which pissed the hell out of RvN.
Nani only does a max of 3 consecutive step-overs and pisses the hell out of Rooney.
But I’ve always seen Nani as more of a team player than Ronaldo ever was or ever will be.
Willie – His tracksuit! Aint seen Fergie in a trackie for years, not on match day anyway. That would be a sight!
James – You couldnt help yourself could you!!
“I ‘ll F **king see you out there .”
Keano
@ Wayne
no problem mate, i dint provide the link but just the stats..
btw, yeah he is approaching 30 goals season now
Nani has got magic in his legs, right from childhood..
I know fergie likes Mourinho but all that bollocks about him wanting him to suceed I just don’t buy it. Fuck all quotes or anything.
Sandeep – Hello mate. Yes I am good thanks . How are you?
You do realise that in 20 years time we’re going to be debating if Phil Jones is going to be the right guy to take over from Sir Alex when he retires.
@King Eric hi mate but when all that bollocks went down in the Real,Barca game Sir Alex defended him alot of posters thought Sir Alex would be offended by his negative football and antics but it wasn’t the case.
I guess it’ll boil down to giving someone a chance or go with a top name and i have no idea
Ole is on his way up.
3 fucking point against the RentBoyz!!!!
DDG looks strong.
Young defenders, a change of playing style can look like a fire drill at time.
Rooney breaks PL record 9 goals in the first 5 games!!!
15 of 15 points with Rio and Vida on the bench.
Get well fast Lil Pea!
Whenever me and mates talk about who will become our next manager when Sir Alex retires, they crack up laughing because everytime I argue that Ole Solskjaer would be perfect.
Ever since he got a coaching role at United when he retired ive always thought if he proved himself worth while as a manager elsewhere he’d be in the running for the United job, and i’d fucking love it if he was.
Wayne – Do me know for certain, that Fergie has recommended Mourinho for his job? Is that paper talk? They are close friends, so maybe there’s something in it. Agree with you, that whoever takes over from Sir Alex, will need to be able to deal with the media. That goes with the territory in England. Blanc made an impression on everyone at United, when he was at United. He’s got a good football brain. Seems logical to me, he could handle the pressure of succeeding Fergie. There’s no guarantees, though. I was opposed to Moyes, but since I’ve changed my thoughts on Mourinho, taking over, I’m more open minded about the next manager of United.
willie this is the article i read yesterday,who knows if it’s true but it does seem to be a recurring theme and Sir Alex defended Maureen strongly when he was getting alot of stick from most people
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2038691/Alex-Ferguson-wants-jose-Mourinho-succeed-Manchester-United.html
Littlepea is only out 4 2 weeks i think Berotov will play with rooney 4 2 weeks
Ole the United version of Guardiola…….from a great player to a great manager!!!
Hey Wolfie! The fish hook did not look good on camera JM.
SAF said it best, by the time I retire the guys talked about today may go by the wayside in 2 to 5 years from now when it does happen.
As far as the part where JM or Pep would resist SAF impute? I believe SAF would develop the next Man Utd gaffer as well as he develops men and players, he would not hurt the club, interfere with the new man. And I think any gaffer would welcome time with the Great man.
King Eric – Figure of speech lol.
@Wayne
Cheers for the link.
In reference to the JM article, I recall SAF saying that JM and Chelski raised the bar to 90 points to win the PL and Man Utd had to respond to the challenge and they have, 2-3-1-1 in titles in the last 7 years. In response to Chelski 3 of 4 CL finals and one CL Title as an aftermath, SAF makes no bones about it the PL title is his first priority.
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Maureen i believe signed a 5 yr deal in 2010,rumors at the time said he had a Utd out clause put into his contract,who knows but will his deal run out at the same time Sir Alex will retire?.Another thing i’ve noticed before Maureen took over Real Utd players were always being linked with moves and have made moves,that’s all died down since Maureen took over.It’s no secret he wants back in the prem and loves Utd.
For a man like Maureen there’s no better man to follow than Sir Alex in terms of his legacy nowhere else to go really and i still think deep down he’d like to stick it to Roman,if he does have Sir Alexs backing has to be the clear fav.
“Do you know what it’s like to fall in the mud and get kicked… in the head… with an iron boot? Of course you don’t, no one does. It never happens. Sorry, Ted, that’s a dumb question… skip that.”
Rex Kramer
There is a collage American football coach still going at 82 and winning in top flight NCAA. SAF must have some thoughts on how long he will go. He talks of heath as the key. Worrisome to think of his departure. If the Glazers still have a controlling interest in Man Utd when he does step down. They have not made rash decisions in their Tampa Bay team. They get good football people to run it and leave it alone, with that said they have not spent big on the Tampa team as of late putting the $ in Man Utd and they have almost doubled the clubs worth in 5+ years.
Witness: Striker was the squadron leader. He brought us in real low. But he couldn’t handle it.
Prosecutor: Buddy couldn’t handle it? Was Buddy one of your crew?
Witness: Right. Buddy was the bombardier. But it was Striker who couldn’t handle it, and he went to pieces.
Prosecutor: *Andy* went to pieces?
Witness: No. Andy was the navigator. He was all right. Buddy went to pieces. It was awful how he came unglued.
Prosecutor: *Howie* came unglued?
Witness: Oh, no. Howie was a rock, the best tailgunner in the outfit. Buddy came unglued.
Prosecutor: And he bailed out?
Witness: No. Andy hung tough. Buddy bailed out. How he survived, it was a miracle.
Prosecutor: Then Howie survived?
Witness: No, ‘fraid not. We lost Howie the next day.
Zibbie – Jello! Yeah, the fish hook wasn’t good. He lets himself down, with these mad moments. You can’t disguise that as passion either. He does not need to get involved. But, he’s Mourinho. Anything goes, it seems.
Hi all, I watched the game again today as I felt during the match that we were actually playing very well, but were a little sloppy at times, which basically lead to their chances. All I can say is that there was nothing at all wrong yesterday whatsoever except we were a little off and Chelsea pushed us really well too. Fletch and Ando were as good as usual apart from 2 incidents of giving away the ball by Ando. Really, go look again. It seems to some at game time that we didn’t play too well, coz of the nerves, but we did absolutely awesome apart from 2 mistakes. I think the reason for some of the sloppy play was Rooney not being at his absolute best against a pretty good chelsea team, and Chicha not being able to hold the ball up too well. But thats ok for now, we will learn. But I tell you we are good, really nicely coming along, even the midfield.
Ole is doing great at Molde. Wanted to go for the kids but also to create something in his homeland. Think his priorities are a long way from United as far as management goes.
Any who think Ole will be Managing united with Molde as the only thing on his management CV are literally daft. That trajectory would require some history of managing a much bigger club, or at least first team coach of a major club.
No, I think his priorities should be Molde and maybe the national team. When they kids are in highschool, he will have 10 years of success and experience. He will understand how to find european quality players under rocks and trees, since he will not have alot of money or pulling power. If he succeeds at all this, he might be in our sites. Kind of think that Ole will build up an increadible international rep and is more destined for the halls of FIFA as a major respected brain and maybe a powerful ally Really doubt he will manage United.
Willie, SAF dismissed the fish hook as a young mans passion, I was reckless in my youth some 10 years back! SAF a young pup of 59?
I know you have defended him in the pass, and you have changed your thought on him. To me this is not being weak, just the reverse. We all should still have that ability, or were just stubborn cunts, just angry dick heads instead of passionate fans.
Champions 19 – if he does not play while welbeck and hernandez are out, then berbatov may is well pack his bags
Hi RedManWalking, greetings. I’ve been away for a couple of weeks so it was nice to see I haven’t been forgotten. I will put my mind to the ‘ManYou’ issue. I have come to change my mind a bit about it in recent times, and will come back to the matter when I’ve got a bit more time.
As to the main topic, it’s great that Ole’s doing well. I’ve always thought he’s got the makings of a United manager. It was clear from his ability to analyse what was going on in a match from the bench that he had unusual maturity and clarity of mind under pressure, as shown by his amazing ability to change the course of a game when he came on, instantly putting into practice what his reading of the game told him were opposition weak points (in conjunction with Fergie’s instructions, of course). A thoroughly decent man, and one of the all-time United greats, he’ll always be welcome back to Old Trafford in any capacity to my mind.
Nice post Fletch.
I as well have seen the game 3 times now. I though the MF did well. Anderson was not red hot as in his first 4 PL games and if that is his off game Man Utd is in good steed.
Fletch looked better and is 3-4 games off of his best physically.
Some young even rash mistakes by a young defense witch will happen playing so high providing so much pressure.
DDG looks a future great to me.
Jones has that something special. And his mishaps have been almost all on the aggressive side witch is good, few mental errors for a 19 year old. He rampages forward and good things happen.
Peter Walton will ref the Stoke game. He has refereed 19games for us and we have never
lost when he has. He has had the whistle for 15EPL Games of which we have one 10 tied 5.
We have won all 4 of the other grames (2FA, 1CC, 1Community Shield v Portsmouth).
Nice to see and read Sir Giles.
Willie the Red Wolf I’m nuts for this Jones lad.
_________________DDG_________
Rafa(21)__Smalling (21)__Evans (23)__ Fabio (21)
_____________Jones (19) __Anderson (23)
______________Cleverly (22)_________________
Evra speaking as the Captain. What a winter window when SAF got Vida and Paddy.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/958974/patrice-evra-wants-to-see-more-from-manchester-united?cc=5901
@ King Eric,
i m good mate, thanks, just started reading RedNev’s book AND 33 excellent pages are over outta 400 plus..
as early as when he was 4 years old, he started going to OT…oh my god, anyone of us cant even imagine how he is red from the roots..
excellent book, hope every red reads it..
@ Pavan,
Hi mate,
yes indeed we are coming better, chelsea played good but we werent as bad as some have put it, to be frank the game was done and dusted in the first half with our counter attacking threat..
just realized what a fucking ball that was by Evans lad to Nani to score that scorcher..
@ Wayne,
i understand your point mate, but Sir Alex jumped to his defense doesnt necessarily mean he has tipped Maureen to be the next…isnt it?
Mike Jones will ref Leeds v United. Jones has been in charge in only 5 of our games but United have never lost with Jones. EPL: won 4, tied 1. Jones has only overseen clashes with mid or bottom table clubs for us eg West Ham, Birmingham, Fulham.
Zibbie – We’re all nuts for him! Young bloods, readying for the battle^
Hey Zibbie mate,
how are you..
was looking for ur posts
@ Sir Giles,
pleasure reading your crackers and class posts..
@ FITB..
good point that you make on Berbatov..
i have a feeling that we are forcing him to move, i know i m wrong and it wont come true but its just that feeling, being a league’s top scorer and not starting the next 5 games is not a good sign, not at all
Ole Ole Ole Olay Ole Ole !
Love the man for his commitment and his goals for us, I remember when he cried on MUTV after his Testimonial. I would love to see our Ole as Manager or Assistant. I wish Solskjaer luck with winning the league.
But who cares, I really wanna see Ole become a great manger.
-I hope he stays at Molde, retains the league in his 2nd year.
- Manages a Prem team, Survives the drop, Get Into Europa, Progresses that team, Then with some expericence he is given a big job at United as either asisstant or manager. This could take 10 years living in a ideal world
Jose looks more than a favourite now, he always has a clause in his contract that he can leave whenever he likes….most likely waiting for the day SAF retires.
The shortlist is probably :
Mourinho,Guardiola, Laurent Blanc….David Moyes, Steve Bruce, Walter Smith….Ole.
@RedManWalking,
I have had the same experience!….and just like u i have taken to correcting every1 who still refers to the club as ManU…but in many cases its just a matter of ignorance rather than intention to insult the club…i think the old espn scoreboard wit the “MANU” abbrevation for us is wat has sparked this all over India…just sayin!
The PL is always SAF priority and if in an off game beat the RenBoyz 3-1 it is looking good. After 5 games last year almost everyone handed Chelski the title and they were 9 points out at the end. This will not happen to SAF and Utd.
The Barca protocol SAF spoke of right after last years CL loss, has been 3 years in the making he has implemented a new pressing game starting his defense with the CF’S pressing high and hard. A CM of Carrick, Fletch, Anderson, Giggs and Cleverly with the wings of Nani, Young and Tony V.
And Big fast football playing interchangeable intelligent Defenders extending total football to all 11 players!!! Even DDG looks like a CB with skills of feet and great distributions, so the offence stars with DDG and the Defense stars with the CF’S!!!!!!!! Total total football.
Hello 1878, I’m well had some relatives in and saw a American collage football game on Sat. My Hawkeyes WON! And a family day yesterday.
The team looked great in the sense, not playing great and still beating Chelsea 3-1 !!!!!!
1878 about Berba being forced in a move is right. The force is coming from Lil Pea, Danny Boy, Diouf and Kiko scoring in the reserve games. Rooney finding a home on the hole mostly on the left with Young and Evra terrorizing all in front of them. And a change in playing style by the gaffer.
@sandeep i agree mate its the fact Sir Alex defended him when most thought the opposite would occur,remember at the time alot of people was saying Maureen blew his chance of becoming Utds next manager bur Sir Alex called it his competitive nature,passion and defending his players.The rumors have been persistent in one way or another for a few years now.
I still think Moyes would become a top manager with the right club he works wonders at Everton with fuck all.Just looking at the whole picture i’d make Maureen favourite especially if him and Sir Alex are very close but i hope Utd stay british and give Moyes a chance.
My Team for Leeds would be:
LindeGuardian
Valencia
Rio
Evans
Fabio
Fletcher
Carrick
Pogba
Park
Giggs
Berba
Bench: Amos,Diouf, Anderson,Owen, Will Keane,Jones or Vidic??? is welbeck back?
Hey, Papii is Vida back in training?
That women just screams throw seed in me.
Leeds, then Stoke at their place after a 4-0 thrashing after a good start. Man Utd will have a stern challenge their.
Zibbie..
good to know that u went for a college game..
Wayne,
okay buddy agreed, yup persistent rumors continue, lets wait and see as and when it unfolds mate..
good night buds, take care, m off
Good night ROM..
UNITED
6:15 in the UK people coming home settling in and then have 10 of 15 Zibbie posts!!!! MMMUUHHHAAAHHHAA!
sandeep, my the sandman find you fast and you sleep well and dream of good things.
may the sandman. shit If he was my sandman it would cost to sleep well.
Stoke are very one dimensional don’t score 2 many goals and i have to question spending all that money on Crouch and Palacios,one thing for sure DDG will get tested launching the ball into the box is Stokes game
@ Rohit, RMW
Folks,
as our dear CEDARS put it, no harm if somebody uses it innocently..
if somebody reitrerates it to remind us of our and football’s greatest strategy then its shame and should be opposed,
ROHIT,
you are right,
even i was part of espn display MANU sparked a whole of debate and we from ORKUT man utd fc India community sent them complaints after complaints to remove the name and replace it either by MUFC or MU or MUTD..
some thousands of people from orkut community wrote to espn..
the problem there is, ESPN being one of the top broadcasters in the world must know the besics of the club, league and football..
if they know that then they will understand what names to be used for clubs and what not,
that was clearly wrong even though they dint use it with ref to Munich,
the fact is the media coneys the wrong message to fans or the newbiews or the nuetrals around the world and only through and through reds will know what it means..
i understand many of our communities have started to educate the people regarding this and even i have done so in moderating my MUFC communities..
nonetheless a good point you make..
Good night ROM
Ron Cattell is stepping down after 40 years as scout.
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Club-News/2011/Sep/scouts-honour-ron-cattell-retires.aspx?newsid=EE5B3009-2B44-4D22-9BB6-7D63C75BF7B0&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Lindegaard, Amos, Fabio, Jones, Evans, Giggs, Park, Carrick, Fletcher, Valencia, Owen, Berbatov, Macheda, Diouf, Pogba, W Keane, James, Brown, M.Keane, Thorpe, Fryers
That’s the squad.
Could be the Debut for Thorpe or Fryers.
Lindegaard
Fabio/Jones
Jones/Thorpe
Evans
Fabio/Fryers
Valencia
Carrick
Pogba
Giggs
Park
Berba
Dunno Zibbie, Thought he’d be back by now, its been 5 weeks !
We are really short of defenders perhaps SAF could buy one in january since we missed out on Varane or we could blood one in from the reserves.
With a fully fit squad this season, our best starting XI based on form could be;
De Gea
Smalling Jones Vida Evra
Nani Clevs Anderson Young
Rooney Chico/Welbeck
Our Youngest XI Would be:
De Gea Rafa,Smalling,Evans,Fabio,Jones,Ando,Clevs,Nani,Chico,Welbeck (avg age = 21)
Thanks zibbie, good night/day
@ FletchTHEMAN..
thats a sad news mate,
thank you cattell on behlf of ROm and reds for all your services that surely helped us succeed..
we miss u
Fletch nice link.
Zelh, so many young guns. I have been a fan long enough now. I feel I have seen these lads grow with the club and feel that special tug of a home grown lad. My first were JOS and Fletch.
DeGea. “Your sisters at my place”
Torres. “Ohhh you sh***************”
http://i.imgur.com/vomb8.gif
thanks to Craig Norwood for this!
Hahahaha!
could watch this forever
http://i.imgur.com/vomb8.gif
Papii wow, what a club. Someone linked like if all healthy 3 strong Man Utd clubs.
Varane odd he chose Realmadne$$ for the playing time. He would have had it here with all the injury’s.
Jan window? Maybe. SAF and his scouting department are probable targeting some 50 youths or more world wide. Giving out disinformation to keep corporate spy’s at bay.
He splashed 50 million 2 of the last 5 years. Now back to Lil Pea for 7 mill, Smalling for 10 mill. that type of players. If they play like those 2 more fighting for playing time.
He still might pull the trigger with in 2 years for a 20 to 30 mill, 21-23 year old big prospect to tie Fletch, Pogba, Ando and TC together.
When will Rooney migrate to MF? at 29? 32? Never?
damn fletchtheman beat me to it.
You are my Solskjaer, my Ole Solskjaer!!
Top man and as mentioned earlier, looks cool as fuck patrolling the touchline. Oozing class from every Nordic pore.
Must say, Valencia at RB and Nani at RM is a downright nightmare for any team in the world. Devastating those two. Watching Nani leave Mata for dead, and hit that screamer yesterday had to put a smile on anyone’s face, let a lone a fellow supporter. In the past, I’ve had to constantly remind myself why he’s so important to our squad, seething with frustration and annoyance, however, yesterday will stand as a future reference point as to why patience is necessary. Nani was motm for me. Absolutely elecrtric and when he’s in that mood, there’s no left back in the world capable of keeping him quiet. Read a stat on here the other day that he’s covered more ground this season than any other United player. Ashley Young and Wayne Rooney have been recieving all of the (well deserved) plaudits, however Nani’s continued progression over the last 2 seasons has been incredible. World Class that boy, more of the same please.
De Gea, you fucking beauty.
Wayne Boy, put that one behind you mate. I know deep down it was just you teaching that filthy cunt CLLC that there’s a time and a place to miss a penalty.
One more and I’m done. Can’t help but have a good laugh when some, even after a brilliant result, still claim, “if only we had someone to come in and grab the game by the scruff in the midfield.” Apparently we only played with 10 men after Carrick came on…honestly, this guy will never win. I thought he did a great job after coming on, cooling down the game, level headed, quiet, composed. Oh well, it’s Monday, it’s happy hour at the Carrick-Bashing Cafe.
The spectrum of Scum is incredible. From the RentBoyz to Leeds to Stoke in a week? Like working overtime scrubbing the barrick’s septic. Makes you wonder what we all did in a previous life to derserve such punishment?
Rooney to morph into a Gatusso type, at 30 a CAMFer then at 34 he plays in front of the back 4 tackling everything leaving blood and tears in his wake. Turning up field making a 54 yard spot on pass to a 26 year old right foot of Ravel breaking the defenders ankles with move never seen before.
Zehl. hahaha. must be at the same party lad! You can have the next one…..promise!
Actually enjoying Nanis goal video a bit more. What a goal, but what a pass from Mr ThankEvans.
Nani needs a better song lads too commemorate 100 games at United. We need a proper blog on the topic as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQd4GjWkuk
ididnotzeeit – spot on about carrick. he did what he had to do. slowed the game down, secured the ball, composed passing.
Ando had some really poor passes, but he will come good. bossed all the games before.
@ididnotzeeit
You are my Solskjaer, my Ole Solskjaer!!
Top man and as mentioned earlier, looks cool as fuck patrolling the touchline. Oozing class from every Nordic pore.
Must say, Valencia at RB and Nani at RM is a downright nightmare for any team in the world.
Hello!! ididnotzeeit!!! And Evra Young on the left side. And Rooney in the space between the back 4 and MF!!
The twins in reserve !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Zelh If that is Ando’s bad game, I think were OK! He has come on gang busters, a hiccup no worries. SAF has trust in him. He is still just 23. He was invisible in his bad games last year imo.
Ole is the only manager I’d want to see succeed at United. He remains my first choice. It makes sense on so many levels. Really glad to see him leading his league so close to the end of season. Top Bloke.
Won’t go on too much about yesterdays game. Nani has officially had a better start to United than Ronaldo in his first 100 matches. Same number of goals but more than twice the number of assists. That makes him a better player unless some of you want to judge his looks and other odd observations? (lol)
Lets hope the reluctance of the ‘faithful’ to call Nani world class doesn’t make him one day say “well fuck ya then” and go somewhere else where they’ll rightly recognise his world class ability and sing his praises regularly. (Instead of folding their arms and ‘waiting’ for him to prove himself after 100 games)
Top top player, man of the match, and not even in his prime.
As for Anderson, he did have a bit of an off game yesterday, but thats only based on the high standards he’s set for himself in the first few games of the season. Put it this way, that is his “worst” performance against Chelsea that I can remember, because he has never been outperformed by Essien, Lampard or Ballack. Maybe because they are far less mobile than Rameriez and Mata? Whatever the reason, I don’t see what the problem is with him having one off game against our biggest rival in recent years, he’s still only 23 and far from the finished article. Plus, with Fletcher”inho” and Carrick and Park and Giggs and so forth, we do not have to place the weight of the world on his young shoulders like Wenger would at Arsenal. Its a squad game and United shouldn’t ever be 100% dependent on any one player for anything. Thats why we have 3 of the best wingers in the league and 7 strikers. Also, don’t forget the absence of Cleverly. Anderson would be forgiven for needing his best partnership to boss the midfield against the Rent Boys, and they have shown the same energy and understanding since the start of the season. One bad performance doesn’t negate all that progress, or all of his natural ability (FFS)
Lastly, when Carrick came on im sure he shut up a few people as well…. good game overall, but not the greatest performance from us, but then again it says alot that we still won at a canter. We can only get better and its still September. When you see the injuries to our strikers already the need for 7 of them starts to make perfect sense.
For the anal among you, I mean SUCCEED as in follow, not as in success ^
no schadenfreude on my behalf!
Best of luck Ole to win the title. Scott, thanks for posting this article on how Ole is doing and do post updates if Ole wins the title or not.
Ole becoming United manager is every supporter’s dream, I’m sure. Time will tell if Ole can do it.
What??? – nobody said that one bad performance negates all the progress he made. At least that’s not what I wanted to say.
He’s by far our best midfielder atm.
Still my Solskjaer…
On a different note apparently the chavs reckon 2 of the 3 goals we scored were off side
The comedy of it me tells ya
Thanks to Cedars for yesterdays comments – never forgotten Cedars just been so busy…
What??? – if you or king eric listened to radio 5 live, you would have been shocked. One jurno saying he talked 2 a so called coach, and this so called coach called this the worst united side in 20 years LOL. This coach said there is no world class players apart from rooney, there is a lack of class. Who ever this coach is, no wonder he wanted to remain unnamed
Best of luck Ole.
@Zelh – I didn’t suggest anybody on RoM said anything about Anderson. I would have just named whoever I was referring to if that was the case. Didn’t even see your post mate, to be honest I haven’t read everything, I was just contributing to the different points of view on the game and Ole. Glad to hear you think he’s our best midfielder! Not negating the work-rate of Park, or the protection of Carrick, I’d probably agree that Ando is our top CM at the moment, but he’s definitely playing his best football alongside a young, fast, strong, skillful player like himself (Cleverly).
I reckon Dwayne Ronnie will play this postion till hes 28, become a Alan Shearer (Poacher+predator) at 28-31. Then He will drop back to Centre Mid or attacking mid for rest of his career.
Whether those things happen with us later in his career I doubt.
keep it up ole all the best fella top man
@FITB
I’m sure the unnamed coach is kenny dogleash.
I reckon Dwayne Ronnie, is dog the bounty hunter. Furthermore, Dick York and Dick Sergent, were the same person. Sergent Dick? Ring any bells?
Anderson top CM atm? Agreed. I really feel like he’s flourished with the injection of youth. While I won’t discredit the full pre-season he’s been able to participate in, I think he’s taken a look around him and said “shit or get off the pot.” This is his year. It has to be. He’s seen some of the old guard retire, namely, Paul Scholes, he’s seen Fletcher sidelined for what seems like ever and supposes his top competition for a starting spot in the middle is a legend who can’t play 30 premier league games and Michael Carrick who I’m sure he reckons he’s every bit as good (if not better and I’d applaud the mentality.) Nobody knew that Cleverley would step up the way he did but I get the feeling these youngsters are just feeding off eachother at the moment, knowing the history of the babes and the fledglings and figuring they quite possibly could be part of something special. Anderson’s been playing with bite and energy that we only got glimpses of in the past, games at a time. No one’s job at the club is safe anymore. What have you done for me lately? Absolutely incredible to watch at say 3-0 versus Bolton away, the screws begin to twist tighter.
I think these young players are hungrier than ever because they don’t want to lose out on an opportunity to be part of the next generation, they want to be remembered by the boss and fuck me, they’re making a go of it. Wasn’t that long ago, a fit Rafael was a near auto-start at RB. When he’s healthy again, who knows. There’s now 4 incumbents waiting for the same slot. Incredible.
FITB – alright mate? Only a twat could say our side lacks class. Worst team in 20 years? What? With Nani, Young and Valencia on the wings? Hernandez and Berbatov on the bench? Welbeck is a better player than Carrol, Cleverly looks like the future of the England midfield, and we’ve got two of the best young keepers in Football. It would be pretentious to go through the whole squad but if THIS is the weakest squad we’ve ever had, than what was our strongest? People are just clutching at straws mate, like comparing Young to Downing, they ain’t even in the same League! Plus, when have we ever had a stronger defence than we do now? Evra, Rio and Vidic, plus the Twins, Evans, Smalling and Jones…. thats two back fours worth of top talent. I guess for non United supporters it must be tiresome singing our praises. Even if we lost at the weekend, our squad is easily the strongest in the country if not Europe. What we acheive this season is all down to performances, because our personnel are already top class and getting better.
Wolfie’s gone to the dogs since he changed his name
How about that new lass over at Tottingham Coldspurs?
You know that “6ft7″ (6’3) togo-pogo stick !
Yeah, I think he’s related to Michael Bay of Transformers.
Got it !
Manuel Eddy Bay (maiden name:Bayer), Tha lass was on the ball against Livepoop.
Papii – Gimme the loot! Wolf gone, fella!
What??? – I want to know who was this unnamed coach that idiot ian maghary how ever his name is spelt from the sun spoke 2. He also said lets see if united go a goal down, we went 2 0 down at the CS against shitty and second half destroyed them
FITB We destroyed them with an U21 defense!! That really never played together. Good times!
PS Great to hear Talkspurts over the moon about our 100 game winger!
http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/press-pass/blog/2011-09-18/lawton-ive-rarely-seen-anybody-give-ashley-cole-difficult-time-nani-did?
FletchTHEMAN – can you imagine if this was arsenal, all the media would be in overdrive wank mode.
guys may i know Magnus Wolff Eikrem news since he joined Molde under 20legend??loves to watch how he control our youth midfield few season before…
Great job, Ole!
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@myter
Eikrem is the OM playmaker type that boosts Molde with the break-through passes. He has been among the best players the entire season even though he struggled greatly at the start he is performing at a reasonable level in the norwegian league even when he has a bad day. At his best he dominates the games. Scored only 3 goals but has a fair few assists and third-last on the ball touches. Molde has a history of bringing up a fearsome center midfield in terms of creativity in Norway. Berg Hestad, Hoseth, Rudi are names that stand pretty high in Norway and some of you may have heard of Rudi. The defensive fibers in Moldes midfield is lackluster, with the exception of Berg Hestad who in his later years (he is 36) has become more of a fighter than a all-round finesse player (box-box) as he once was.
To put it sharply, Molde has one of the best CM’s in Norway even before Eikrem came back over the last couple of years and yet he has grown into his role perfectly the first season. He has a long way to go still, but has been generally hailed as the second best newcommer in the league this year by the public media.
The chances of him dominating for a high-level european club are pretty slim but he will certainly remain a clever player that performs at a high level for many years by norwegian standards. Unfortunately he doesn’t fit in quite with the way our national side plays and his chances of showing himself off for major clubs will lie with Molde performing in the qualifiers for Champions League.
As for Ole’s job it is well worth praise. He has sold the top scorer, Mame Diouf’s elder brother, halfway into the season (he had 12 or more goals at the time and is still high on the list as we approach the end of the season). He has made a profit through transfers, yet is going for youngsters with potential and making sure he has a team that can deal with injuries without losing too much quality. He completely revamped a right back to a ball-confident (and quick) CD to match a slower but dominating CD who also has an eminant passing foot. The attack consists of speedy wings and one target man who always seeks the space between the backs and CD’s. He has not blown the budget despite being backed by a finance giant in Norway and goes for young talents that are mostly national.
So.. to sum it up: things are going far beyond our expectations as Molde is 100 years old with 7 silver and not a single league victory (but a few cup wins). EE (Exceeded Expectations).