Manchester United, that didn't last long. Seven up

[Pokerpops]

Need to sign Herrera up- unsung hero in recent performances

Herrara has been somewhat undershaowed because of all the attacking play but he has been at the hub of everything. I’d like him to stay.

Was a staunch Jose supporter but his ego made his position untenable unfortunately. Would like Poch don’t think Ole will sustain this form.

Pretty sure the management will be doing all they can to hang on to Herrera. Matic has also returned to his best role, and Lindelof has been tremendous playing the ball out of defence.

Clearly difficult for United to continue recent, OGS ‘inspired’ form but for sure they will play a more attractive style of football than Mourinho could ever have countenanced. Can’t get excited about Pochetino and would much prefer to see OGS stay, with Phelan and Carrick alongside him.

[George2Loose]

Just don’t think Ole is even remotely qualified to take the role long term but at the same time can’t fault what he’s done so far. I’m pretty sure Poch will be the man but if Ole continues this golden form then obviously it’s hard to ignore claims for the role.

DDG saved him from his first real setback but as with Poker I guess rather be lucky than good

[Pokerpops]

I don’t get this thing about being ‘qualified’ for the job. What does Pochetino have on his CV that OGS doesn’t.

His list of League Titles or Cups won is worse than OGS.
His win ratio at Spurs is ok (57%), but they had the title in their grasp and let it slip in Leicester’s year. They are off the pace now and likely to slip further back over the next couple of months.

There were many who thought that Mourinho was qualified.

I was amongst those who thought that Moyes had what was needed. He might still be there if he hadn’t got rid of the entire title winning back room team.

Were there any who really thought that LVG could succeed? That notion vanished pretty quickly in the turgid nature of his plans.

If Pochetino comes then I will be pleased to have him and his style of play which is broadly akin to what this group of players are suited to. But my absolute first choice would be the Solsjkaer/Phelan/Carrick team. Regardless of how the rest of this season plays out.

[George2Loose]

More to do with style of play, being a moderniser then anything else and of course there’s a huge difference between ole and Poch’s CVs. Everyone’s getting carried away with us beating 6 shit teams when mourinho’s exit was the main impact

[Pokerpops]

More to do with style of play, being a moderniser then anything else and of course there’s a huge difference between ole and Poch’s CVs. Everyone’s getting carried away with us beating 6 shit teams when mourinho’s exit was the main impact

Those six shit teams include Pochetino’s Tottenham, It’s seven now btw...

Let’s just enjoy the games to come and worry about a new manager in the summer.

We have an interesting game on Friday evening to look forward to.

[nirvana]

I've realised that my historical dislike of Man U is 100% related to the manager - pre-Ferguson I always appreciated them.

Moyes, Van Gaal and especially Mourinho made it so easy to enjoy the ongoing pain of the united fans.

But Ole, how can anyone not like his little cute face and pleasant demeanour - even enjoyed watching Rashford and Pogba over the last few weeks

[tikay]

Ole really is giving the powers that be at Manchester a bit of a headache. They can't possibly have expected this run of results, & it must have been in their mind to use him to buy time & get through the season, then get rid.

Even better, maybe they already have someone signed up, Poch or whoever, & now they have to sit & grimace as Ole keeps on winning games & they qualify for CL. 

Nice problem to have, but a problem, for sure.

[Doobs]

Ole really is giving the powers that be at Manchester a bit of a headache. They can't possibly have expected this run of results, & it must have been in their mind to use him to buy time & get through the season, then get rid.

Even better, maybe they already have someone signed up, Poch or whoever, & now they have to sit & grimace as Ole keeps on winning games & they qualify for CL. 

Nice problem to have, but a problem, for sure.

I do agree, but beating those 6 shit teams weren't unexpected, and Spurs was a bit lucky.   People were saying he had run good on the fixtures, so could easily win the first 4 when he was announced.  Hence, saying they couldn't possibly of expected it is a bit of a stretch.

I do think they have an issue though, as I assumed they must have someome lined up when it was announced.

and Nirvana, people are always hating on the top sides; Liverpool were the hated side for a lomg time, then Manchester United, then Chelsea for a while, now Manchester City and so on.   Maybe we get to dislike Liverpool again soon.

Me, I just got older and think I just gave up on hating other football teams. 

[nirvana]

Ole really is giving the powers that be at Manchester a bit of a headache. They can't possibly have expected this run of results, & it must have been in their mind to use him to buy time & get through the season, then get rid.

Even better, maybe they already have someone signed up, Poch or whoever, & now they have to sit & grimace as Ole keeps on winning games & they qualify for CL. 

Nice problem to have, but a problem, for sure.

I do agree, but beating those 6 shit teams weren't unexpected, and Spurs was a bit lucky.   People were saying he had run good on the fixtures, so could easily win the first 4 when he was announced.  Hence, saying they couldn't possibly of expected it is a bit of a stretch.

I do think they have an issue though, as I assumed they must have someome lined up when it was announced.

and Nirvana, people are always hating on the top sides; Liverpool were the hated side for a lomg time, then Manchester United, then Chelsea for a while, now Manchester City and so on.   Maybe we get to dislike Liverpool again soon.

Me, I just got older and think I just gave up on hating other football teams. 

Haha, good last point - I'm nearly there although I am stereotypical in that Liverpool really irritate me at the moment

[Karabiner]

Ole really is giving the powers that be at Manchester a bit of a headache. They can't possibly have expected this run of results, & it must have been in their mind to use him to buy time & get through the season, then get rid.

Even better, maybe they already have someone signed up, Poch or whoever, & now they have to sit & grimace as Ole keeps on winning games & they qualify for CL. 

Nice problem to have, but a problem, for sure.

It's not dissimilar to the Di Matteo situation at Fulham Rd. a few years ago.

[Pokerpops]

Ole really is giving the powers that be at Manchester a bit of a headache. They can't possibly have expected this run of results, & it must have been in their mind to use him to buy time & get through the season, then get rid.

Even better, maybe they already have someone signed up, Poch or whoever, & now they have to sit & grimace as Ole keeps on winning games & they qualify for CL. 

Nice problem to have, but a problem, for sure.

It's not dissimilar to the Di Matteo situation at Fulham Rd. a few years ago.

That had a decent short term outcome as I recall.

[BigAdz]

Ole really is giving the powers that be at Manchester a bit of a headache. They can't possibly have expected this run of results, & it must have been in their mind to use him to buy time & get through the season, then get rid.

Even better, maybe they already have someone signed up, Poch or whoever, & now they have to sit & grimace as Ole keeps on winning games & they qualify for CL. 

Nice problem to have, but a problem, for sure.

Give him the job. Will be great while they stick with him for a year while the gloss wears off.

[Longines]

An interesting read:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/01/24/jesper-blomqvist-man-utd-treble-winner-found-peace-running-pizzeria/

[Marky147]

An interesting read:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/01/24/jesper-blomqvist-man-utd-treble-winner-found-peace-running-pizzeria/

Great article, that.

Who wouldn't be happy in a pizzeria

[tikay]

Score prediction tonight, anyone?