Tam Courts

[BackRowArab]

I take it that was a no?

I ruled out one guy because he hasn't had any success for years and then had a complete breakdown at Raith. You are ruling out literally hundreds of people because you don't think they have played at a high enough level or coached at a high enough level previously.

I'm not saying Courts should get the job, all I'm saying is I would not rule out anyone who has never managed before.

[offshore_arab83]

, all I'm saying is I would not rule out anyone who has never managed before.

i would, this is far too risky

[AraBrian]

Did these guys all have the same footballing background as Courts?

No but someone had to give them the chance to be a manager or they would not have been.To be honest I am bit nervous if courts gets job but will wait and see if he does before moaning about it and probably wait and see how he does before moaning about it.It's out of my hands who gets appointed and I will be supporting utd next year hopefully from the ground no matter who the club see fit to appoint.

[AraBrian]

Just heard Ashwin Raman, the 17 year old analyst is the new favourite for the job. Tony Asghar says "he's got to start somewhere".

Thats a shocker if true will have to see how young lad does hope TA is not out to kill utd off because he is a hun?

[BackRowArab]

i would, this is far too risky

Every appointment is a risk. The vast majority of managers fail. There are 42 managers in Scotland and there are 7 trophies to win (4 leagues, 3 cups). So at least 35 managers every season don't win anything.

Nothing wrong with taking a risk every now and then.

Hell, you know who would be the ultimate risk - Emma Hayes from Chelsea

[tHeArAb]

I ruled out one guy because he hasn't had any success for years and then had a complete breakdown at Raith. You are ruling out literally hundreds of people because you don't think they have played at a high enough level or coached at a high enough level previously.

I'm not saying Courts should get the job, all I'm saying is I would not rule out anyone who has never managed before.

I haven't ruled out anyone? I'm disputing your claim that Courts is as equally qualified/suitable/experienced as the four guys you mentioned. If you want to make comparisons, at least find me someone who has only ever played lower league football & managed a junior team.

[tHeArAb]

No but someone had to give them the chance to be a manager or they would not have been.To be honest I am bit nervous if courts gets job but will wait and see if he does before moaning about it and probably wait and see how he does before moaning about it.It's out of my hands who gets appointed and I will be supporting utd next year hopefully from the ground no matter who the club see fit to appoint.

Of course, but Davidson had 7 years as an assistant at Saints, Millwall, Stoke City. Gerrard was captain of one of the greatest teams in the world and worked under some of the best managers in the world etc etc. You get what I'm saying? Courts is being hailed as the next Jim McLean because he checked the flightchecker website to see if one of his players' plane had actually been delayed or not. There's a difference.

[BackRowArab]

I haven't ruled out anyone? I'm disputing your claim that Courts is as equally qualified/suitable/experienced as the four guys you mentioned. If you want to make comparisons, at least find me someone who has only ever played lower league football & managed a junior team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrigo_Sacchi

One of the greatest managers of all time

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Villas-Boas

This guy was pretty decent too

[tHeArAb]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrigo_Sacchi

One of the greatest managers of all time

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Villas-Boas

This guy was pretty decent too

I didn't realise Courts was assistant to Mourinho. My bad.

[BackRowArab]

I didn't realise Courts was assistant to Mourinho. My bad.

Yes, Mourinho took a chance on a guy with no background, ironically at a much bigger club than United are.