By Woodenpapangus Go To Postand we're just not going to believe Ferguson either?
“When we started the process of looking for my replacement, we established that several very desirable candidates were unavailable. It became apparent that Jose Mourinho had given his word to Roman Abramovich that he would return to Chelsea, and that Carlo Ancelotti would succeed him at Real Madrid."
Of course not. His body language clearly said he wanted the job during that match against United.
I took that as him trying to absolve himself of any blame after Moyes was a failure
He basically calls him sixth choice. Not sure he'd be so quick to say Van Gaal and Klopp were ahead of Moyes now.
By Gurthang Go To PostBenitez did great for Chelsea when Di Matteo was fired and won them the europa league. I'm sure he'll accomplish the same with united.
benitez is the perfect fit for a mid-table europa league club
http://www.espnfc.co.uk/manchester-united/story/2766026/manchester-united-discussing-jose-mourinho-sources
Manchester United representatives have spoken to Jose Mourinho's camp about the possibility of becoming the club's next manager, sources from both sides have told ESPN FC, with current boss Louis van Gaal on the brink of the sack.
United suffered a third consecutive defeat on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Norwich City at home in another insipid display, and sources told ESPN FC that the growing feeling among the hierarchy is that it is time to replace Van Gaal.
That would pave the way for Mourinho to get the job he has coveted for years, and ESPN FC has been told his representatives approached United within 24 hours of the Portuguese losing his job at Chelsea on Thursday, with that contact continuing over the weekend.
Sources indicated that Mourinho is fully ready and willing to take the role – and said privately this week that it would be impossible to turn down – and that United are "very, very tempted" by the prospect.
His appointment at Old Trafford is still a long way from certain, however.
ESPN FC was told in 2013 that Sir Bobby Charlton, who has worked as a director at United for over 30 years, had such strong concerns over Mourinho's conduct that he was ruled out of the running to replace Sir Alex Ferguson, and sources say there are still some within the Old Trafford hierarchy who are stridently opposed to the 52-year-old's appointment.
The sources said their influence is waning, though, and that some who were against Mourinho before have now changed their opinions.
Some around United are also maintaining that Van Gaal will be given at least two games to try turn it around, with a fixture against Stoke next up on Boxing Day, but the conflicting accounts offered by those inside the club reflect the uncertainty of the current situation.
By n8 Go To PostNo smoke without fire, baby.
Anyway, still don't really want Mourinho. Especially considering one of the main reasons people want rid of van Gaal is boring football (forgetting what Froggie was capable of sometimes); why just pick another pragmatist? Who doesn't like young footballers? Who causes havoc and leaves disarray?
It's selling out everything we preach as a club. Disappointing.
Agree completely. But were you not happy with Van Gaal when the results were there?
Interestingly a lot of people weren't, and yet they now seem happy for Mourinho to come in
Football 😔
It would be stupid to sack LvG this season. Let him finish and then sign Mou for next season if anything
By Frustrated_me Go To PostMy favourite.incredible gigantic spoiler
That Cicero death scene.
By Elchele Go To PostIt would be stupid to sack LvG this season. Let him finish and then sign Mou for next season if anything
That's what will happen if LvG wins his next two and generally turns things around. But if it looks like top 4 is going to become an issue (which it's starting to look like) then we honestly can't afford to wait.
By Yurt Go To Postincredible gigantic spoilerThe Cicero dies? lol
By Bungie Go To PostAgree completely. But were you not happy with Van Gaal when the results were there?
Interestingly a lot of people weren't, and yet they now seem happy for Mourinho to come in
Football 😔
Well most people are fucking fart chewing slags innit.
Only you and I truly understand this sport, Bungle. Only you and I.
I'm not happy with sacking van Gaal for Mourinho. That doesn't feel right to me. It feels like change for change's sake, and not the revolution that some think is a cert.
By Gurthang Go To PostRome is such a goat showTHIRTEENTH
If I become a billionaire one day, I'll make sure it gets two more seasons
which part of New Zealand are you from?
By Frustrated_me Go To PostThe Cicero dies? lolthat's the joke m8
By reilo Go To PostTHIRTEENTHHola reilo
I would have 0 ill will against Mourinho if he went with United. Heck, if anything I hope they completely batter us 5-0 or some shit just to stick it to the players and board.
By n8 Go To PostWell most people are fucking fart chewing slags innit.
Only you and I truly understand this sport, Bungle. Only you and I.
I'm not happy with sacking van Gaal for Mourinho. That doesn't feel right to me. It feels like change for change's sake, and not the revolution that some think is a cert.
I was probably happy for Van Gaal to come to Tottenham last year, so don't listen to me.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-spurs-urged-to-wrap-up-deal-for-teenager-shilow-tracey-a3141696.html?
Get the boy Tracey in for that non-league PR boost
By Bungie Go To PostI was probably happy for Van Gaal to come to Tottenham last year, so don't listen to me.
The alternate universe where Harry Kane is scoring nada and Andros Townsend is right back
By Elchele Go To PostPep is going to play Yaya as CB, isn't he
Yes.
By Elchele Go To PostHola reiloMorgen.
Btw, can we talk about the idea that the next FIFA president might be named Tokyo Sexwale? Can we make this happen? Who do I need to bribe?
By reilo Go To PostBtw, can we talk about the idea that the next FIFA president might be named Tokyo Sexwale? Can we make this happen? Who do I need to bribe?
Blatter
By Elchele Go To PostIt would be stupid to sack LvG this season. Let him finish and then sign Mou for next season if anythingthe most ironic part of this is that Had Chelsea not royally screwed the pooch this season, Gaal could have been scaked earlier
If we really were in contact with Mourinho a few hours after his sacking then Van Gaal must have lost the dressing room weeks ago. WOuld explain a few things tbf. And that line about looking to see how results go before making a decision sounds like pure shite. If things have got so bad that you feel you need to make a decision then just make it and put everyone out of their misery.
Thought LvG would do great for Utd following that amazing run in the WC and his history with historically big clubs winning trophy after trophy. But at a club like Utd, where the fans want entertainment and good football every week and LvG has failed in this aspect, is Mourinho going to bring this back?
I wouldn't be surprised if he lost the dressing room, Gaal's methods are too rigid, and it forces players into positions they aren't used to.
Last season when he had Jones taking corners was a red flag for me, but we scraped top 4 with the skin' of our teeth so it was all good.
in fact a lot of games last season saw us barely make it out alive against the Stokes, Burnleys and Fulhams... and to go out of Cups against Boro, loose to Burnmouth and Norwich....
Football aint complicated, and it seems to me Gaal tries to make it more complicated than it is, imagine having Herrera on the bench but insisting on starting Fellaini in a must win game (though I have to hand to the big fella, he is a trier). I have been saying this since tail end of last season, too many of his decisions, from his trasfers to his substitution fly in the face of common sense in an attempt to be clever or alternative.
Last season when he had Jones taking corners was a red flag for me, but we scraped top 4 with the skin' of our teeth so it was all good.
in fact a lot of games last season saw us barely make it out alive against the Stokes, Burnleys and Fulhams... and to go out of Cups against Boro, loose to Burnmouth and Norwich....
Football aint complicated, and it seems to me Gaal tries to make it more complicated than it is, imagine having Herrera on the bench but insisting on starting Fellaini in a must win game (though I have to hand to the big fella, he is a trier). I have been saying this since tail end of last season, too many of his decisions, from his trasfers to his substitution fly in the face of common sense in an attempt to be clever or alternative.
Free to Play is garbage.
I'm really enjoying HearStone as someone who doesn't purchase cards, so the game naturally turns to complete dog shit when facing someone who purchases everything. Such a big disconnect.
I'm really enjoying HearStone as someone who doesn't purchase cards, so the game naturally turns to complete dog shit when facing someone who purchases everything. Such a big disconnect.
By Frustrated_me Go To PostFree to Play is garbage.I haven't paid a thing and I've got a lot of legendary cards and other good cards.
I'm really enjoying HearStone as someone who doesn't purchase cards, so the game naturally turns to complete dog shit when facing someone who purchases everything. Such a big disconnect.
By Frustrated_me Go To PostMy favourite.
That Cicero death scene.
the woe unto rufus tranquilius scene
the use of the word cunt
james purefoy
god what a show
By Auto Go To PostI haven't paid a thing and I've got a lot of legendary cards and other good cards.What am I doing wrong then? I keep purchasing cards with the gold I earn via quests, but nothing good really comes out of them lol.
By L1NETT Go To Postthe woe unto rufus tranquilius sceneIncredible really.. I really liked Marc Anthony's character.
the use of the word cunt
james purefoy
god what a show
When I heard the show got cancelled I was devastated.
The opening theme.. GOAT.
My Favorited Marc Anthony moment:
[Servilia/Atia scene - not spoiling it]
Marc Antony: ...Now that's an exit.
"With the recent departure of Lee Congerton as Sporting Director, Sam Allardyce has been busy taking the lead role in preparing Sunderland's January transfer dealings. After recent rumours linking the club with a move for Lamine Kone and James Collins, Allardyce is also said to be interested in Bayern Munich's versatile defender Jan Kirchhoff.
According to respected German publication kicker.de, a delegation from Sunderland have been at Bayern's training ground over the last week to discuss a possible move for the 25-year-old, in which Bayern's Sporting Director Mattias Sammer and their Technical Director Michael Reschke admitted that they would probably allow the player to leave."
Nooooooooooooooooooo. I hate hate HATE when we sign top team's cast-offs. Only O'Shea has been a true success... could say Johnson but that could end very sourly.
Wish we'd get in some players that will play out of their skin for SAFC and because they are in the PL. Too many of our players just don't appreciate it imo. Until March when they realize "shit I might actually not be able to play PL football next season, better get my finger out".
Also Rome is ace. Shame it never got its third season.
According to respected German publication kicker.de, a delegation from Sunderland have been at Bayern's training ground over the last week to discuss a possible move for the 25-year-old, in which Bayern's Sporting Director Mattias Sammer and their Technical Director Michael Reschke admitted that they would probably allow the player to leave."
Nooooooooooooooooooo. I hate hate HATE when we sign top team's cast-offs. Only O'Shea has been a true success... could say Johnson but that could end very sourly.
Wish we'd get in some players that will play out of their skin for SAFC and because they are in the PL. Too many of our players just don't appreciate it imo. Until March when they realize "shit I might actually not be able to play PL football next season, better get my finger out".
Also Rome is ace. Shame it never got its third season.
Kirchhoff is a good player. and it would be very cheap to sign him probably, both transfer and salary.
He failed because Pep wanted him to play as lone DM. He's a CB.
He failed because Pep wanted him to play as lone DM. He's a CB.
By Elchele Go To PostKirchhoff is a good player. and it would be very cheap to sign him probably, both transfer and salary.He failed at Schalke as well.
He failed because Pep wanted him to play as lone DM. He's a CB.
Allthough it's better than the link up to Niedermeier, who is worse on nearly every aspect.
Just started playing the Witcher 3.
Hardest difficulty. First battle, death. "Ok, let me try again".
Whole cutscene plays AGAIN
fucking
hell
why
Can't even cut it properly, have to press square like 50 times.
Hardest difficulty. First battle, death. "Ok, let me try again".
Whole cutscene plays AGAIN
fucking
hell
why
Can't even cut it properly, have to press square like 50 times.
from what ive seen tokyo sexwale seems to be another cunt ala blatter and platini
such a great name gone to waste
such a great name gone to waste
By LFMartins86 Go To PostFootball is dead, football is shit…Damn, looks like Atleti have a winner on their hands.. guess we need to remember the name Andre Moreira. Sporting's first loss, eh?
YOU
RUINED
MY
CHRISTMAS
By hixx Go To PostIn the last 3 seasons he missed 60+ games through injury. wtf
Dont worry m8. He is good. It's all Pep's fault.
By hixx Go To PostIn the last 3 seasons he missed 60+ games through injury. wtfProblem with him was rather simple.
He showed some promise at Mainz and had the chance to make the next step.
Instead of going to take the next step, he choose to take two steps at a time and joined Bayern, despite Bayern already having more than enough players for that position.
Injury problems while he was loaned to Schalke and problems at Schalke led to a loan that didn't really help.
The problem is, he wouldn't be such a big help, as he would need to get match practice first and foremost.
If he could regain his form from Mainz, he would get that :
By Pelbell Go To PostJust started playing the Witcher 3.Enjoy the GOTY m8
Hardest difficulty. First battle, death. "Ok, let me try again".
Whole cutscene plays AGAIN
fucking
hell
why
Can't even cut it properly, have to press square like 50 times.
The Venn diagram of 'Tories' vs 'people annoyed that Hermione is black in the HP play' is just one circle on my twitter feed.
By Xpike Go To Postfrom what ive seen tokyo sexwale seems to be another cunt ala blatter and platiniCurious if Infantino keeps his campaign up, as he only wanted to be the stand in until Platini could get back in.
such a great name gone to waste
By Killer7 Go To PostEnjoy the GOTY m8
If this rewatch cutscene happens a lot i'm going to be very frustrated. Game looks amazing, but this first taste was not good.
m8 the Seal of approval is a very prestigious thing, we can't throw it about willy nilly.
" High Court judge, Mrs Justice Whipple."
FUCK RIGHT OFF
" High Court judge, Mrs Justice Whipple."
FUCK RIGHT OFF
By Pelbell Go To PostIf this rewatch cutscene happens a lot i'm going to be very frustrated. Game looks amazing, but this first taste was not good.If you are playing on Death March right off the bat you are a masochist.