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I don't think anyone believes it is the strongest any more. It was arguable the best league in Europe around 2007 - 2009 but nowhere near now. It certainly is the best brand though.Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
United are awful. Moyes has apparently worked more on physical training, perhaps maybe work on some passing????
Ody :beer:
and I read in the newspaper an article today with the headline "Rooney's skills at negotiating table are dwarfed by his skills on the pitch"
:laugh: what a sales pitch?
I like MU so I think this defeat is the best thing that could happen to them. I hope they don't go through.
I don't want to find out how wrong could a match against Bayern go, for instance.
Being a born and bred Liverpool supporter I think MU tribulations are absolutely hilarious. They are going through the same sort of lull that most clubs experience when a long time (and I hate too say this) and quite brilliant manager steps aside. You have to remember that Moyes inherited the team, and even though they were defending champions, many of them have certainly surpassed their shelf lives.
As a scouser I would love United to fall into the trap of blaming Moyes and replace him for next season, as this will further spiral the club down. Davis is a good manager, you cant keep a club like Everton near the top of the table without knowing your stuff. Before anyone says "yes, but... look where Everton are without him - Roberto Martinez is exceptional.
If MU are still struggling next season, then point the finger at the boss, at least allow him to build his own team first.
Go Schalke!
Balls * 2 :dozey:
But he doesn't have the cash to replace all the dead wood - 60M max spend p.a. it seems. That'll get him 2-3 top line players assuming the rats (with dutch names) don't jump ship! He has to replace Ferdinand and Vidic for a start - Smalling and Jones appear not to have filled the roles they were bought for!Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield5
You are absolutely correct, which further underlines the need for MU to have a manager who can build a team around young players rather than one who needs to buy over-priced Euro players. Again I would say that Moyes is the man for the job. Also this is the way most long-term success is achieved, it is how Ferguson built his dynasty, it is how Liverpool dominated the 70's and 80's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
I know I am being idealistic to a degree and there is a need, even a demand for immediate success in top class football, but well run clubs (and traditionally MU has been one) do tend to look at the big picture and to the future.
Just look at certain clubs in the EPL, who change managers at least once per season, and spend uber-millions on players - they have the occasional good season, but on the whole they don't achieve much - Chelsea is a great example. Since Abramovich has taken over they have had 11 managers in 10 seasons, spent 713 million pounds on 72 players and have been moderately successful. Compare this to MU in the same period and the difference is quite startling
Endless balls :dozey:
yeah :\
and I was hoping Chelsea lose to make all 4 "English" teams in trouble...