Next manager

[arabiain]

Remember, it’s important that the new manager is not considered to be a “runner up” appointment, so Utd need to keep all options open, make sure they interview who they need to, and only offer the job to someone that accepts it, and not let speculation suggest anyone has turned it down. So far, McClaren has met, but indicated he was not ready, nowhere does it say, he was actually offered the position, so making sure speculation doesn’t put off others, again, is really important.

This 100%.

[tHeArAb]

Remember, it’s important that the new manager is not considered to be a “runner up” appointment, so Utd need to keep all options open, make sure they interview who they need to, and only offer the job to someone that accepts it, and not let speculation suggest anyone has turned it down. So far, McClaren has met, but indicated he was not ready, nowhere does it say, he was actually offered the position, so making sure speculation doesn’t put off others, again, is really important.

Which tbf to him, is what Asghar has attempted with this statement. Think it's fair to assume McClaren was his preferred choice however. If Wright was, then he's gone about it in a funny way. He's without a club, therefore available, free & easy to speak to. You don't take 10+ days to interview your top candidate.

[stokearab]

Schteve could not master the Dundonian accent ken like eh...Next

Already moved on.

Concern is that the interest in him was mainly because our current options were not that exciting.

As said before it’s back to drawing board.

My favourite would be Holt

If not that is it right to try a Barry Robson, Jon Daly, Sean Dillon in as a coach

So if we can't get your first choice (not a bad suggestion imo) you want 3 ex players who between them have never managed ONE club? And nothing personal here but what is this obsession that some fans seem to have wanting Dillon back at our club? Maybe add Flood to that list!

We need a manager who has managed at least one club in his own right, who has achieved something of note with the club he's managed (Holt does qualify in what he achieved at Livi) but this is no time for a band of rookies.

[Jim_Jam]

We need a manager who has managed at least one club in his own right, but this is no time for a band of rookies.

That rules out me and my two mates out then (who would do a damned good job by the way). Paul could kick ass and I could comfort and understand the hurt he has caused while Dave can read the game and adjust tactics.

ps. We would only ask £120,000 total a year but that could be negotiable.

[tHeArAb]

So if we can't get your first choice (not a bad suggestion imo) you want 3 ex players who between them have never managed ONE club? And nothing personal here but what is this obsession that some fans seem to have wanting Dillon back at our club? Maybe add Flood to that list!

We need a manager who has managed at least one club in his own right, who has achieved something of note with the club he's managed (Holt does qualify in what he achieved at Livi) but this is no time for a band of rookies.

Even Holt is a risk. I'd prefer someone who's been in the position of having to drag his team out of the ****. One who has experience of the going getting tough and also one who has a good record of playing football on grass.

[darrenshedtastic]

Even Holt is a risk. I'd prefer someone who's been in the position of having to drag his team out of the ****. One who has experience of the going getting tough and also one who has a good record of playing football on grass.

I don't there's a name that will be wanted by all. I think if depends on what the board and TA are wanting with this appointment.

Stability but probably not greatest football on show - WRIGHT, HOLT
High profile but media circus - MALKY
Up and coming- ROBSON, DALY etc
Someone abit unknown- MELLON

For me since its our first season up i still sway towards Wright, available, good record with saints and would surely stabilise us in prem. knows what the league is about, will be keen to prove he deserved a chance at a bigger club earlier. he ticks all the boxes bar one........ doesnt exactly play great football :/

[stokearab]

[We need a manager who has managed at least one club in his own right, but this is no time for a band of rookies.

That rules out me and my two mates out then (who would do a damned good job by the way). Paul could kick ass and I could comfort and understand the hurt he has caused while Dave can read the game and adjust tactics.

ps. We would only ask £120,000 total a year but that could be negotiable.
[/QUOTE]

This sounds perfect. When can you start? As long as one of you has pulled on a United shirt at one point though eh? 😁

[Jim_Jam]

That rules out me and my two mates out then (who would do a damned good job by the way). Paul could kick ass and I could comfort and understand the hurt he has caused while Dave can read the game and adjust tactics.

ps. We would only ask £120,000 total a year but that could be negotiable.

This sounds perfect. When can you start? As long as one of you has pulled on a United shirt at one point though eh? ��

Season ticket holdering Arabs all three - and by the way Paul would pick the team and have everyone playing in their natural positions.
He also would coach the team to do in swinging corners.
I would be excellent at asking people for their bus money (and any fines that Paul had imposed on them).
I also would also be getting the players to practice the aspect of their game that Paul was moaning and swearing about and explaining what Dave would like improved regarding their play from the last game.
Dave knowingly could highlight exactly what we should be done to improve play.

Sorted 3 for the price of 1.

[LSArab]

We have been given the gift of time. The season kicks off in 30 days. The Court case could be over by the weekend and we'll know for sure if we are rightfully keeping our promotion. This could influence a lot of things in terms of players and managers coming to the club.

I'd much rather we took the time to consider all of the possibilities in front of us instead of a knee-jerk decision. Interesting that he said he's spoken to people not mentioned in the media, maybe Tony isnt leaking info after all! I still think Nigel Clough is worth a phone call if I'm honest. Maybe thats because I stuck a tenner on him at 33/1 mind you.

I agree re totally that clough great manager but would be consider us

All his jobs have been in the mmidlands

[Arabdownsouth]

Mellon just gone to 1-3 on favourite, something happening?