((HT: The Telegraph))
Only 11 months in, the Chosen One could be the Departed One...
David Moyes, hand-picked to be the successor for Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, seems to have lost the locker room and the executives. If Moyes is looking for any kind of assurance that he's going to be around after this season, he could be out the door before this week's game with Norwich.
It would be a cleaning house...
Moyes, Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen, Steve Round, Jimmy Lumsden and Phil Neville would all be gone with Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp the leader in the clubhouse to replace Moyes.
Here's what seems to be the last straw- the 2-0 loss to Everton over the weekend...
If Moyes is let go, Ryan Giggs would be expected to take charge of the team for the balance of the season. United is facing not being involved in European football for the first time since the 1981-82 season.
More when we know more...
NOON UPDATE: Looks like, according to Sky Sports, that the sack may happen in the next 24 hours...
Showing posts with label Sir Alex Ferguson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sir Alex Ferguson. Show all posts
Monday, April 21, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014
OSG Prem: Don't Call 911 If Your Team Sucks...
((HT: ProSoccerTalk/Mendola))
Because the operator can't help you...
It all started because of this...
((HT: beInSports))
And the HQ is sure that this didn't help...
((HT: SkySports))
So, one enterprising lad decided to call the British version of 9-1-1...
((HT: Manchester Evening News))
Still doesn't help...
And for those of you who think this is a work... the Manchester Police responded on their Facebook page...
So, if you think United is in trouble... whaddya think they think over there...???
Because the operator can't help you...
It all started because of this...
((HT: beInSports))
And the HQ is sure that this didn't help...
((HT: SkySports))
So, one enterprising lad decided to call the British version of 9-1-1...
((HT: Manchester Evening News))
Still doesn't help...
And for those of you who think this is a work... the Manchester Police responded on their Facebook page...
So, if you think United is in trouble... whaddya think they think over there...???
Sunday, May 12, 2013
OSG Prem: Sir Alex's Last Stand Plus More Are Safe
((HT: BPL/Sky Sports/Sport1/BBC Sports))
It was a busy day on the penultimate Sunday of the Prem Season...
First off, after the massive surprise of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement at season's end from Manchester United. It took goals from Chicharito and Rio Ferdinand to score a late 2-1 win over Swansea. The team also was presented their League trophy. It was also the last home game for the retiring-again Paul Scholes...
The game at Old Trafford started with a Guard of Honor for Sir Alex...
Newcastle, Norwich, and Stoke are safe after wins over QPR, West Brom and a loss to Tottenham. Fulham are also safe after their 3-1 loss to Liverpool. Here's Alan Pardew after finding out his team is safe...
That only leaves Sunderland and Aston Villa to fight with Wigan for the third relegation spot...
Sunderland and Southampton tied at 1 which means that the former are at 39 points and the Villans are at 40. The Latics need to win out to stay in the premiership...
Their first test is with Arsenal on Tuesday and Aston Villa will square off with them on the last day of the regular season.
It was a busy day on the penultimate Sunday of the Prem Season...
First off, after the massive surprise of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement at season's end from Manchester United. It took goals from Chicharito and Rio Ferdinand to score a late 2-1 win over Swansea. The team also was presented their League trophy. It was also the last home game for the retiring-again Paul Scholes...
The game at Old Trafford started with a Guard of Honor for Sir Alex...
Newcastle, Norwich, and Stoke are safe after wins over QPR, West Brom and a loss to Tottenham. Fulham are also safe after their 3-1 loss to Liverpool. Here's Alan Pardew after finding out his team is safe...
That only leaves Sunderland and Aston Villa to fight with Wigan for the third relegation spot...
Sunderland and Southampton tied at 1 which means that the former are at 39 points and the Villans are at 40. The Latics need to win out to stay in the premiership...
Their first test is with Arsenal on Tuesday and Aston Villa will square off with them on the last day of the regular season.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
OSG Prem: Moyes To ManU Taking Over For Sir Alex
Not bad when the old boss recommends you for his job...
The job that he turned into the most successful soccer coach of ALL TIME!!!
Sir Alex told the folks at Manchester United that Everton boss David Moyes needed to be the man, so he's the man...
Once the season is over, Moyes accepts a six-year deal to move to Old Trafford and now speculation is that Wigan's miracle worker, Roberto Martinez, would move over to Goodison Park after the Latics season concludes- relegation or not.
"It’s a great honour to be asked to be the next manager of Manchester United," Moyes, the current Everton manager, said in a statement. "I am delighted that Sir Alex saw fit to recommend me for the job. I have great respect for everything he has done and for the football club."
"I know how hard it will be to follow the best manager ever, but the opportunity to manage Manchester United isn’t something that comes around very often and I’m really looking forward to taking up the post next season."
"When we discussed the candidates that we felt had the right attributes we unanimously agreed on David Moyes," Ferguson said in the same statement. "David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic.
"I’ve admired his work for a long time and approached him as far back as 1998 to discuss the position of assistant manager here."
This, probably, means that Jose Mourinho moves to Chelsea to take over for caretaker manager Rafa Benitez- as Rafa himself has intimated...
And don't be surprised that, when Ryan Giggs officially retires, he'll move to a seat next to Moyes.
Here's Sky Sports coverage...
The job that he turned into the most successful soccer coach of ALL TIME!!!
Sir Alex told the folks at Manchester United that Everton boss David Moyes needed to be the man, so he's the man...
Once the season is over, Moyes accepts a six-year deal to move to Old Trafford and now speculation is that Wigan's miracle worker, Roberto Martinez, would move over to Goodison Park after the Latics season concludes- relegation or not.
"It’s a great honour to be asked to be the next manager of Manchester United," Moyes, the current Everton manager, said in a statement. "I am delighted that Sir Alex saw fit to recommend me for the job. I have great respect for everything he has done and for the football club."
"I know how hard it will be to follow the best manager ever, but the opportunity to manage Manchester United isn’t something that comes around very often and I’m really looking forward to taking up the post next season."
"When we discussed the candidates that we felt had the right attributes we unanimously agreed on David Moyes," Ferguson said in the same statement. "David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic.
"I’ve admired his work for a long time and approached him as far back as 1998 to discuss the position of assistant manager here."
This, probably, means that Jose Mourinho moves to Chelsea to take over for caretaker manager Rafa Benitez- as Rafa himself has intimated...
And don't be surprised that, when Ryan Giggs officially retires, he'll move to a seat next to Moyes.
Here's Sky Sports coverage...
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
DEVELOPING: Sir Alex To Retire
In trying to explain the magnitude of Sir Alex Ferguson's impending retirement as manager of Manchester United, it's like saying that Bear Bryant is leaving college football at the top of his game...
Really, pick your iconic manager/coach type and announce he's leaving... and that's what you've got here...
The resume is staggering in its accomplishments...
In 26 seasons at Old Trafford, Fergie led the Red Devils to 20 league titles, won over 100 Champions League games, managed in over 1,000 Premier League matches, 3 league cups, 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League wins and five FA Cups.
It's ridiculous...
Sir Alex released a statement that said in part:
"The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time.
"It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so. The quality of this league winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one."
Speculation now starts as to a successor- and there are, really two names out there: Jose Mourinho and Ryan Giggs...
Here's the coverage from Sky Sports...
And a look back at the success of the man through the eyes of MUTV...
Really, pick your iconic manager/coach type and announce he's leaving... and that's what you've got here...
The resume is staggering in its accomplishments...
In 26 seasons at Old Trafford, Fergie led the Red Devils to 20 league titles, won over 100 Champions League games, managed in over 1,000 Premier League matches, 3 league cups, 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League wins and five FA Cups.
It's ridiculous...
Sir Alex released a statement that said in part:
"The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time.
"It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so. The quality of this league winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one."
Speculation now starts as to a successor- and there are, really two names out there: Jose Mourinho and Ryan Giggs...
Here's the coverage from Sky Sports...
And a look back at the success of the man through the eyes of MUTV...
Monday, April 22, 2013
ManU Clinches Prem Title Easily... And The HQ Means "Easily..."
((HT: Fox Sports/EPL))
Manchester United decided to put Man City and everyone else out of their misery by blowing out Aston Villa at home to win the Premier League crown after losing out on the last day of the season in 2012.
It took Robin van Persie the sum total of 33 minutes to score a frigging hat trick- the second goal (eventually seen below) was a thing of beauty involving Wayne Rooney and the ball rarely touching the turf...
Here's the highlights that have a lot of van Persie in them...
Arsene Wenger and Arsenal got to see first-hand just how much a healthy RvP can impact a franchise- good enough to give the Reds their 20th title in history. Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United have won 13 of the 21 Premier League titles. And this is the earliest a club has clinched the trophy since Manchester United on April 14, 2001.
Naturally...
If ManU wins out, they could break Chelsea's points record of 95 in 2004-05.
And don't think that is not on the team's mind or anything...
Manchester United decided to put Man City and everyone else out of their misery by blowing out Aston Villa at home to win the Premier League crown after losing out on the last day of the season in 2012.
It took Robin van Persie the sum total of 33 minutes to score a frigging hat trick- the second goal (eventually seen below) was a thing of beauty involving Wayne Rooney and the ball rarely touching the turf...
Here's the highlights that have a lot of van Persie in them...
Arsene Wenger and Arsenal got to see first-hand just how much a healthy RvP can impact a franchise- good enough to give the Reds their 20th title in history. Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United have won 13 of the 21 Premier League titles. And this is the earliest a club has clinched the trophy since Manchester United on April 14, 2001.
Naturally...
If ManU wins out, they could break Chelsea's points record of 95 in 2004-05.
And don't think that is not on the team's mind or anything...
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Sir Alex Calls For Ban After Williams-van Persie Incident
((HT: SkySports/youtube))
And, usually, what Sir Alex wants... he gets...
Watch what happened with 15 minutes to go in regulation Sunday against Swansea...
((HT: FoxSoccer))
Ashley Williams is now on ManU's hit list...
Sir Alex told SkySports:
"I think the FA has got to look into it. Irrespective of him having a yellow card he should be banned for a long, long time. It's the most dangerous thing I've seen on a football field for many, many years.
"(It was) absolutely deliberate. the whistle's gone, the game has stopped and he's done that a foot from the player. He could have killed the lad - it's a disgraceful act and he should be banned for a long, long time."
Williams sluffed it off and Swans boss Michael Laudrup hasn't even been quoted at present. But pay attention to any rematches down the line- regardless of level of competition...
Swansea grabbed a key point in the standings and trimmed the Reds lead over ManCity to four points in the Prem table...
And, usually, what Sir Alex wants... he gets...
Watch what happened with 15 minutes to go in regulation Sunday against Swansea...
((HT: FoxSoccer))
Ashley Williams is now on ManU's hit list...
Sir Alex told SkySports:
"I think the FA has got to look into it. Irrespective of him having a yellow card he should be banned for a long, long time. It's the most dangerous thing I've seen on a football field for many, many years.
"(It was) absolutely deliberate. the whistle's gone, the game has stopped and he's done that a foot from the player. He could have killed the lad - it's a disgraceful act and he should be banned for a long, long time."
Williams sluffed it off and Swans boss Michael Laudrup hasn't even been quoted at present. But pay attention to any rematches down the line- regardless of level of competition...
Swansea grabbed a key point in the standings and trimmed the Reds lead over ManCity to four points in the Prem table...
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