Sister of fu wrote:Nigels Tackle wrote:Sister of fu wrote:I think he will do a good job. Proven track record and winner. Whether he is there for the long haul is anyone's guess but he is a huge upgrade on what they have had. They will be a threat next season.
they were a threat last season....
Jose is an upgrade on LVG. He will make a difference
I think the dynamics are different for Jose this time. A lot tougher.
1. He failed in his last two jobs that will bring added pressure.
2. The 'special one' veneer has been stripped away. Everybody now knows there is nothing special about him.
3. The 'mind games' he plays with opposing managers, refs, etc... should have little effect. His mode of operation is well understood.
4. Powerfull Rags did not want him(Ferguson?, Charlton, etc...).
Looks like he is a Glazer appointment. They over ruled the execs. That will cause friction when the heat is on.
5. He is an Alpha male. He must be top dog. The big egos currently in place at the swamp will resent and oppose this.
6. He is disliked by large sections of football. He has been exposed as a ruthless low life by his carry on at Chelsea.
7. His brand of football is boring and cynical. If he is not winning games that will be an extra pressure.
8. How big is his transfer kitty? Are the Glazers prepared to cough up another £250M on a maybe?
The height of their ambition might be a top 4 place and CL football. That is what it has looked like up to this anyway.
9. Will the top top players want to play for him? Can he afford them?
10. The squad is not great. De Gea and Martial being the only exceptions. Big rebuild required.
11. Any top player moving to the PL has choices: ManC+Pep, Chelsea/Arsenal+London, Spurs+Poche+London, Liverpool+history:), MU+a low life
Why play for a low life when you have better choices?
12. He has the added pressure of dealing with a very noisy neighbour who is bulking up big time and ready to dish out retribution.
So he has a really big, tough, complicated job on his hands.
Yes he can put a team together. He will make them better. His team will not drop many points to weaker teams.
Defo good enough for top four.
I don't think he will deliver PLs and CLs.
The aura has gone and he has to much stacked again'st him.