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09 Aug 2024 17:55:15
Hi Ed002 - can you confirm whether the club still trying to convince MZ about the moving to united or have we moved on?
Many thanks!
{Ed002's Note - Not as far as I am aware.}
20 Jun 2023 23:37:03
Hi Ed002,
I was skimming through the Liverpool site and saw that you mentioned Bayern is miffed at Gravenberch and would listen to offers; and I recall you indicating on our site that MUFC retained and interest and that RG preferred option would be MUFC (presumably to work with ETH again) .
Given the change in BM's position on RG, do you think MU will push for RG, or is he fairly down the list of preferred targets?
Cheers and thanks (to you and the other Eds) for running the sites!
{Ed002's Note - Maybe.}
16 May 2015 22:41:21
Hi Eds,
It was mentioned a few months back that LVG had upset a few people within the club and that it was possible that he would be moved on at the end of the season. i was wondering if this was still the case, and if so, what other managers the club are considering.
Cheers!
{Ed004's Note - He will be staying. The signing of Depay all but confirms it}
14 Jan 2015 01:05:05
Ed,
I saw you mention on another page that AM are wary of losing Koke this summer. If you don't mind, could you share who has interest/where he is most likely to move to?
Thanks!
{Ed002's Note - There is interest from Chelsea and I am really not keen on answering "most likely" questions.
07 Jul 2014 17:16:57
Hi Eds just have a quick question. I read on the Arsenal page that Arsenal have met Barca's valuation of Sanchez and can now speak with the player. Have Manchester United also matched the valuation for the player, or does our interest lie elsewhere? Thanks for your input!
{Ed002's Note - No, but Barcelona are soliciting bids and within the past hour has approached another side. Juve are interested but money is a problem.}
1.) 07 Jul 2014 19:26:27
Any idea who that club is Ed?
Cheers!
{Ed002's Note - Sure but it doesn't matter.}
2.) 07 Jul 2014 21:12:35
Ed002 does Juve need to sell before they can buy. i.e? Vidal?
Thanks
{Ed002's Note - Done to death.}
3.) I'm guessing it's City ed? Hoping it may be us though, maybe just maybe
4.) 07 Jul 2014 21:51:38
Ed002 in your opinion would now be a good time for united to make there move for vidal with hope juve would be more willing to do a deal in order to be able to pursue sanchez?
Thanks as always :)
{Ed002's Note - Now would be a good time to pop along with an offer.}
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25 Oct 2026 21:59:56
Ed001 - penny for your thoughts
If you were in charge at the club what would you do:
- executive level
- manager/coaches
- playing personnel
I suspect with new coach we will have enough of a bounce to get into the CL knock outs but I suspect league wise at this point the target from the ownerships perspective is Europa league to try and maintain some increased revenues next year (although another year with no Europe with a proper coach is really what's needed to reboot the squad (massive squad trim) and reestablish standards, fitness, etc).
We're a mess and having a peak at Liverpool, it's an unfortunate we didn't try for Iraola .looks like he is starting to build something tangible. I was pro-Amorim and thought we made a mistake moving him on after finally giving a manager enough time to try to reestablish standards and try to develop a modern playing philosophy. He maybe wasn't the long term answer but he was doing some of the work that was long overdue.
{Ed001's Note - the problem is that the main issue is the ownership and there is nothing you can do about them! But I would bring back Rangnick, let him deal with all the issues he sees, rather than kicking him out for noticing them.
The coach is easy - go one bended knee, if needed, and get Hurzeler from Brighton. They play scintillating football and he is not afraid to look to the youth system, which imo is a must for a head coach/manager at United.
Playing personnel is difficult, as you obviously need the coach in place to know what players to buy, but the main focus has to be overhauling that defence. Any team starting the season with Maguire playing is only ever going to be mediocre.}
1.) 26 Oct 2026 06:24:26
Thanks Ed - appreciate the response.
It was rumoured the club dumped Ragnick based on EtH not wanting him around .what a mistake that turned out to be! I'm guessing there is no chance he would come back nor the owners would accept the embarrassment of asking him back.
I couldn't agree more with you on Maguire. He is so slow on and off the ball that it severely impedes how a team can attack or defend. I feel similarly about Bruno - you get the best from him by playing chaotic counter attacking football which comes at a price (in addition the the whining and flailing) of zero positional discipline and neutering other attackers on the team. And I don't think that allows you to set up a sustainable/adaptable style of play. I really hope this public outburst leads to his deal not being renewed - we're well past the time of moving him on.
{Ed001's Note - I think Hurzeler could use Fernandes the way he uses Gross, but with the added basic ability that Bruno possesses he could be even better at running the game.}
2.) 26 Oct 2026 07:01:29
I think we're over complicating this. Why not sack Carrick, then appoint him back as interim? Seemed to work last time.
3.) 26 Oct 2026 08:46:25
ED001,
I still can't belive Maguire is still at the club. He is a hinderence. That said, he isn't the only one. Dalot is an awful defender too.
The club should have sold Martinez, Dalot, Maz in the summer. The rumours of the club turning down £30 million plus for Mount, if true is deeply concerning.
At least the fans acknowledged Carrick yesterday, whilst he walked down the tunnel. Whilst I was agaisnt him be appointed permanently, he was completely hindered over a lack of defensive signings this summer. However, he must shoulder some blame too. United haven't been good enough!
In many ways, it is a shame that the club were relegated during RA first season. Perhaps, now that is the only way to get rid of the Glazers and SJR.
{Ed001's Note - I don't understand the support for Carrick. The players are unfit & that is on him.
4.) 26 Oct 2026 10:30:26
If your getting rid of Carrick you have to get rid of Wilcox it's literally his job to recruit the manager and players to suit the style decided.
He also seems to fall out with people and cause more issues, look at Amorim and it seems like he and Vivell don't get on.
I like the idea of rangnick ed and I like the idea of hurzeler. I would also say Paul Mitchell and Naglesmann would be a team that could work together well along with Vivell, if either of your suggestions are not available.
{Ed001's Note - I am not a fan of Nagelsmann.
5.) 26 Oct 2026 11:17:58
Changing the manager will not change a thing. Ultimately, the fault lies with those who recruit the players. Before anyone says, 'You get what you pay for', they are right up to a point. Clubs such as Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford can buy quality players at decent prices. Are their scouting systems superior to United's system?
The other point I'd like to make refers to our youth system.
Why don't more underage players make it to the first team? Is it because the club has overspent on average senior players who block the paths of youth players or is it because we do not recruit top quality players at a young age?
6.) 26 Oct 2026 12:45:57
ED001,
I think it is more to do with that th3 players have given up.
That is true about being unfit, that is down to the coaching staff as well. He appeared to want United to play a high press at the beginning of the season. The players were clearly not fit enought for it nor good enough either.
It goes back to appointing an ex player who has achieved nothing as a manager. Then you get people talking about how they know the club, they understand the DNA etc.
Simply, the club needs to stop living in the past. I don't think much will. change, other than a continuous cycle of manager turnover.
{Ed001's Note - if he wanted to play a high press, he needed to get the players fitter! The players look lacking in morale and confidence to me, a number of them look overweight, which should never happen but Shaw is a repeat offender so that does have to be put at their feet. Clearly there are some that need to consider their lifestyle. I can see why the players got it, there is an excuse that the training is not hard enough so they are unfit, but when that happened at Bayern, the players went and did extra training on their own in the local park under Ancelotti. They should be putting in more effort and be out on their feet, but very few look like they are doing so.
The question is though, why is Carrick getting support from the crowd when he is the one allowing that attitude to prevail? He is the one not getting the fit enough, letting them get away with not running themselves into the ground etc.}
7.) 26 Oct 2026 13:44:29
Hi Ed001. I'm a big fan of the way Brighton operate, but is there a possibility that managers there will always look better because of the way the club operates. Almost 'putting it on a plate for them'?
I've no doubt him and de Zerbi are good managers to begin with, but maybe they look better at that particular club?
De Zerbi's hardly pulled up trees since leaving, and Potter has seemingly fallen off a cliff, even though I always rated him in his Brighton days.
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - yes, there is a possibility though De Zerbi was crap and no idea why he was so highly rated there as he took them downwards. He didn't pull up trees because he is not very good at his job.
Potter just has a fragile ego and picked the wrong job that destroyed him with Chelsea. His methods take a long time to bear fruit and he wasn't going to get that there. He is doing ok with Sweden though, who will give him as much time and support as possible.
Back to the original questions - it is impossible to tell. Certainly Brentford managers are that way and I do think to a large extent that is the same at Brighton but he still has to coach the players to play his way and you can see the results of that on the pitch. The issue is more that United would need to give him more support and backing in terms of backroom requirements. But you are not in a position where you are bringing a manager in to continue to build, you need to rip up what was there, so bringing in a man who has knowledge of the BHA set up could help build something long term and settled.}
8.) 26 Oct 2026 16:41:35
Cheers for the reply, Ed001.
Unfortunately, we both know time is the one thing managers at our club won't get in its present state.
{Ed001's Note - sadly it is the same at most clubs these days.}
21 Nov 2021 03:12:08
Haven’t seen much of Ed001 on here lately (unfortunately), but was hoping to get your thoughts on the united at the minute. In particular who you think would be the best managerial appointment - both the best possible alternative and the best of the “likely” options.
Any insight into the Fletcher appointment as interim. He seemed unqualified for his technical director role (and the clubs performances have continued to be very poor and even gotten worse since his appointment) - his potential appointment as interim manager does not fill me with confidence (same feelings towards carrick) .
Thanks for the time Ed and hope your pop on more often! Cheers!
{Ed001's Note - hi tom, thank you. What would be best would be getting rid of the likes of Fletcher, Carrick, Phelan etc, all the hangovers from the old regime, move Ferguson probably out the door, and making a fresh start with someone like Rangnick. In fact Rangnick would be the one I would go for as the technical director/sporting director etc. Then you let him sort the rest. But you need to get the Ferguson era out of the club as his presence is doing exactly the same as Busby's did. He still has too much power and his word carries weight, which is why Ole survived to this point. If you can't get Ferguson's power gone, you can't move forward into the modern era.}
1.) 21 Nov 2021 06:38:43
Ed001, looks like a lot of work to do and it's a safe bet it's not happening with Glazers as owners.
{Ed001's Note - probably not as they owe Ferguson, he opened the door for their takeover and brought them in. You have seen with the way they treat Ed Woodward that they look after those that help them.}
2.) 21 Nov 2021 06:52:56
Ed001, scratching each other's backs while the fans are left scratching their heads ?.
{Ed001's Note - spot on. It is the way the world works though, people get jobs for the wrong reasons as it is not a meritocracy.}
3.) 21 Nov 2021 06:56:40
Ed001, you're probably right but are you surprised how a big club like United with a huge global presence is being run so badly?
{Ed001's Note - not in the slightest as the board are utterly clueless about the game and do not have the right people in their ear advising them. They should have brought in outside advisors with no connection to the club but that know the game. Remove sentiment when the transition from Ferguson came along, then there would have been a chance to get it right. There is still time for them to realise it is time to look elsewhere for their football advice, but it is difficult for them. Ferguson achieved so much and is such a legend around the club, pushing him aside when you are extremely unpopular would cause pandemonium in the fanbase. And that is the problem, they are not strong enough to take on the fans and follow the path they believe in, which showed when they bottled out of the Allegri appointment.}
4.) 21 Nov 2021 09:20:35
Full agree with the Ed, need a full reboot to get rid of the stink in the place (which Ole was a part of but not the only reason) otherwise any replacement is on a hiding to nothing.
Even with Ole gone I fear we are stuck in mediocrity for a few years yet, unless some drastic changes happen.
I try not to get drawn into championing fashionable names I don’t know much about, so had a quick read about Rangnick and he has a very extensive record and reputation. Seems the sort of football guy that can coach as well as plan from upstairs.
If the club has learned anything, we need qualified people, not just big names and especially not anyone linked to the Fergie era (inc the man himself) .
14 Aug 2020 16:47:22
Question for Ed001 and 002 in particular, but would like other poster's opinions as well.
The monies that Ed002 has mentioned are associated with the Sancho transfer are astronomical, and in the last 1 or 2 years the only transfer fee (ignoring agents) that I can think comes close to it for a teenager is the Joao Felix transfer. In terms of current ability and future prospects how do you feel Sancho compares as a player to JF?
The longer the saga drags out I can't help but think spending money on someone else (Chiesa? ) and funding other areas of the team (CB after moving on rojo/ jones/ smalling, CM/ AM) would be a better allocation of funds.
Cheers and thanks for the responses!
{Ed002's Note - Felix has struggled this season - next will be a better guide.}
1.) 14 Aug 2020 17:47:27
I think Joao Felix had a huge step up from Liga Nos to La Liga, while the style of play Benfica and Atletico Madrid are chalk and cheese.
Personally I think he moved a year too soon, and should have stayed in Portugal and consolidate himself after a great breakout season.
Hopefully he kicks on next season. Its difficult to say who has more potential or is the greater player. Both are hugely talented and have the potential to be future Balon d'Or winners.
But the road from huge talent to actual world class star is a bumpy and often unpredictable one. I would say for every 10 players dubbed as future megastars only one or two actually make it.
2.) 15 Aug 2020 09:09:59
At Benfica he was there golden boy, I was fortunate enough to see the title parade last season just after I moved there. The fans adored him. The Spanish league is different the fans are more fickle than the premier league and that’s saying something. Quality player but for once I agree with shappy he moved too soon. And the setup at Atletico would be hard for any young player to adapt to, especially in a new league.
19 Jan 2019 04:48:08
Ed001, following up on yesterday’s post about the quality of poch’s signings, I was hoping to get your opinion on which managers you think would be good appointments by the club, and why.
Apologies if you have answered this one already.
Thanks!
{Ed001's Note - it is difficult to be sure, but the ones I would suggest looking to are people like Osorio, Setien, Marcelino, Favre or Nagelsmann. Maybe even Pablo Machin. Someone who plays good football, as the fans need to be excited by what they are seeing at United. There are very few in and around the top flight in England that are worth considering and I don't think the backing would be there to take a chance on someone like the Cowley brothers. It would be better to stick with Ole if you are going to just take a wild punt, imo.}
1.) 19 Jan 2019 07:45:23
I would have loved to see Nagelsmann as I myself enjoy whatever little I see of Hoffenheim. He plays "good" football but more importantly is side play as a cohesive unit but unfortunately that ship has sailed for now. Also I think it might have been a year or 2 too soon for him.
2.) 19 Jan 2019 12:01:08
Seeing as you have namedropped them Ed what's your opinion on the Cowley brothers i live local to Lincoln and there rise under the Cowleys is nothing short of impressive but they would never enter my mind when it comes to a premier league job never mind United.
{Ed001's Note - excellent mate but they need to step up now and prove themselves at the next level.}
3.) 19 Jan 2019 12:39:35
I think we need to take a punt. We've tried established names that turned out to be yesterdays men. Take a chance and find the next big thing. The structure of the club needs sorting out more importantly.
4.) 19 Jan 2019 22:02:12
Do you mean someone like OGS?
15 Feb 2016 01:22:07
The whole first half of the season was GDS2 v. Beast on here. It's starting to look like the second half will be jred v. Shappy lol.
{Ed007's Note - Oh God! It'll be like watching Chistopher Biggins against Dale Winton.}
1.) 15 Feb 2016 01:52:38
ouch, biggins and winton.
{Ed007's Note - I thought referencing Oliver Reed and Alan Bates from Women in Love would be a bit highbrow for on here.}
2.) 15 Feb 2016 01:53:13
Jred has always needed someone to bounce off of, and was at a loss after Sydney stopped posting on a regular basis. And as for me? I'm the middle son of 5 boys, I was weaned on teasing and arguements.
Batman needs the Joker. Lol.
Btw dibs on being Biggins. Lol.
{Ed007's Note - That choice explains a lot about you Shapps.....
3.) 15 Feb 2016 11:10:15
A noble spirit embiggins the smallest Shappy.
4.) 15 Feb 2016 12:29:57
Beast,
We are going to need to have a huge argument mate, we have been usurped by Elton and David.
5.) 15 Feb 2016 14:01:43
I feel ashamed, what has happened to us GDS2?
Get back to championing the mad man and we can return to our former glory. I feel all my fury has dissipated recently as most of us can all see the fiasco for what it is and it's kind of preaching to the converted.
6.) 15 Feb 2016 14:47:25
Beast,
I think that is the problem, we have come more into line, I think we have all decided this is the end for LVG, it is not going to get better and until he goes there is no point in even hoping it will.
I will support the team in every game and will never write them off in a match, but United under LVG is finished, and I am already looking forward to August.
7.) 16 Feb 2016 10:11:56
The fans have given up, and LVG showing signs of defeat now, I'm frustrated because this isn't the United we use to, however we have to stick by the club, we can't give up because we struggling, it's not the United way
However if we getting Mourinho now, I would just do it now then at least he has 3-4 months to evaluate the team and get a Champions League spot.
27 Jul 2024 22:24:16
Ooops, sorry - forgot to say thank you, Ed!
27 Jul 2024 22:23:45
Ed002 - you previously mentioned Joao Neves was first choice for united, but they don’t want to get in bidding war for JN against PSG (and ugarte being an option assuming psg get the deal) .
Couple of questions:
- do you know if JN prefers the PSG move over united?
- if psg fail to get JN, is there any chance of united trying again for JN; or would they move on to another option and who would that be (since ugarte likely wouldn’t move at that point)
{Ed002's Note - I expect a move to PSG. Manchesterer United my try again in the unlikely event it doesn’t happen but MU will look to Ugarit.}
27 Jul 2024 22:24:16
Ooops, sorry - forgot to say thank you, Ed!
19 Jun 2024 19:58:52
Very nice, Ed025 - hard to argue against that!
18 Jun 2024 21:36:34
We should be terrified about the potential JB signing if he is anywhere near the "quality" of Pickford :D.
{Ed025's Note - i dont think Pickford is the best keeper tombomb...but he is 20 times better than Onana mate..
26 Oct 2026 06:24:26
Thanks Ed - appreciate the response.
It was rumoured the club dumped Ragnick based on EtH not wanting him around .what a mistake that turned out to be! I'm guessing there is no chance he would come back nor the owners would accept the embarrassment of asking him back.
I couldn't agree more with you on Maguire. He is so slow on and off the ball that it severely impedes how a team can attack or defend. I feel similarly about Bruno - you get the best from him by playing chaotic counter attacking football which comes at a price (in addition the the whining and flailing) of zero positional discipline and neutering other attackers on the team. And I don't think that allows you to set up a sustainable/adaptable style of play. I really hope this public outburst leads to his deal not being renewed - we're well past the time of moving him on.
{Ed001's Note - I think Hurzeler could use Fernandes the way he uses Gross, but with the added basic ability that Bruno possesses he could be even better at running the game.}
24 Oct 2026 19:55:36
I think he will drop a few of them now but it's all too late. A confident coach in control does that 3 games ago, brings in the likes of zirkzee and other players and modifies setup/tactics to get a result. It's easy to do it now when he's a lame duck and the fans are also upset at the players.
21 Aug 2025 19:10:02
Germansupp will have more than 1 post that isn't riddled with negativity.
12 Nov 2024 19:00:22
AJH - I think you’re spot on about eth. He went away from what made him the manager united and the fans were attracted to and got tied up in knots. I also think his disciplinarian options of the stick or the bigger stick became ineffective over time (particularly as results slipped and the team was defensively exposed last year) .
I’m with you on Amorim - bold and exciting appointment and I think he will be a smashing success! Really excited to see how our play develops over the next 12 months!
03 Sep 2023 21:08:38
Yes evans was obstructed but he needs to do betters to fight through it…. or the buffoon next to him could move and close down rice rather than just stand in place shouting with his hand up.
Maguire is an embarrassment. Martinez Injury happens and we need to completely change how we play since he is incapable of passing out of defence.