If the rumours are true and the "manager" isn't the one picking the team, I can understand why BlueCo are now giving the job to a guy who wasn't good enough for Hull City.

2 minutes ago, Snedger said:

Well, my mind is at rest as Wayne Rooney said he has "no doubts" that Rosenior could do a good job for Chelsea.

Me2 m8...

All we need now is the nod from Arteta, Emery and Slot and we can feel confident we've done the right thing 😁

5 minutes ago, dkw said:

Find it strange that so many are against getting in such a novice manager, while also praising Arsenal for giving Arteta a chance and time to build.

I think there is a lack of realism by many of our fanbase. We clearly need a rebuild and managers need time to instill a sense of identity, but there's this Abramovic era hangover going on where we expect to be winning titles each season.

Arteta came in December 2019 (similar time to Maresca sacking). Arsenal finished 8th. Next season? 8th. Next season? 5th?

By contrast, Maresca gets 4th in his first season, has us 5th presently whilst dealing with injuries, won a couple of small trophies but it feels the majority here want him gone for his brand of football and poor results. I might add that Maresca's style of football is more fun to watch than Arsenal's...

3 minutes ago, Bebe1980 said:

If the rumours are true and the "manager" isn't the one picking the team, I can understand why BlueCo are now giving the job to a guy who wasn't good enough for Hull City.

Me2 m8...

All we need now is the nod from Arteta, Emery and Slot and we can feel confident we've done the right thing 😁

Suggest you familiarise yourself with what went on at Hull whose owner makes BlueCo look like geniuses.

3 minutes ago, dermott said:

Suggest you familiarise yourself with what went on at Hull whose owner makes BlueCo look like geniuses.

Well, I have no idea what happened in Hull. Tell me, wtf happened in Hull? Is Liam any good? I literally have no idea about him. He could be a genius or a fool. I'm trying to find some positives here.

Liam Rosenoir. Lets look at the positives. He's black. We haven't had a black manager before. So that is nice.

2 minutes ago, dermott said:

Suggest you familiarise yourself with what went on at Hull whose owner makes BlueCo look like geniuses.

Lol I don't think it matters much who they get!

And whoever we do get I'm happy to go along with it and give them a chance but imho, too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth.

2 hours ago, bluelightening said:

Maresca to united. I'd prefer him to city, but would find it hysterical if Maresca ends up at old trafford.

I'm sure Pep and Rooney will put in a good word for him

3 minutes ago, TheCeleryKing said:

Well, I have no idea what happened in Hull. Tell me, wtf happened in Hull? Is Liam any good? I literally have no idea about him. He could be a genius or a fool. I'm trying to find some positives here.

Liam Rosenoir. Lets look at the positives. He's black. We haven't had a black manager before. So that is nice.

Never heard of Ruud Gullit?

Just now, Snedger said:

Never heard of Ruud Gullit?

Oh, yeah, lol. Although Todd had never heard of Ruud.

Okay so, what is new and exciting about Liam.

Ai said. . .

Liam Rosenior's coaching philosophy emphasizes a dynamic and engaging style of play. His approach is characterized by several key principles:

Tactical Approach

• Possession Dominance: Rosenior aims to control the game through ball possession, ensuring his team maintains the upper hand.

• High Pressing: He encourages his players to press opponents aggressively, aiming to win the ball back quickly and disrupt the opposition's play.

• Youth Integration: Rosenior has a strong focus on developing young talent, often fielding younger players and fostering their growth within the team.

Team Philosophy

• Energy and Intensity: His teams are known for their high energy levels and intense performances, which are crucial for executing his tactical plans.

• Bravery in Play: Rosenior promotes a fearless approach, encouraging players to take risks and express themselves on the pitch.

38 minutes ago, dkw said:

So thats 2 "system" managers getting the boot in the first week of 2026, hopefully this sees that kind of coach now disappear and we never have to put up with inverted bullsh*t anymore.

Never understood why the Clubs go along with it.

13 minutes ago, TheCeleryKing said:

Well, I have no idea what happened in Hull. Tell me, wtf happened in Hull? Is Liam any good? I literally have no idea about him. He could be a genius or a fool. I'm trying to find some positives here.

Liam Rosenoir. Lets look at the positives. He's black. We haven't had a black manager before. So that is nice.

As I posted earlier: the reality with Hull is that, after an ordinary first season, with a dodgy squad, he took them almost to the playoffs in his second season with a similarly dodgy squad. The Hull owner, who makes BlueCo look like geniuses, sacked him because he didn't like the style of play. Hull subsequently plummeted.

Which isn't to say that he's the right man for the job. Simply to counter the lazy, ill-informed trope that he's nowt but a Hull reject.

1 hour ago, GarnachoCheese said:

So Pep had even less experience than Rosenior then?

Derby fans wanted to keep him. Hull fans wanted to keep him. Strasbourg fans want to keep him.

PEP HAS COME THROUGH THE RANKS

CHELSEA FANS WANTED TO KEEP JOSE, CARLO, CONTI, TUCHEL BUT THAT MEANS NOTHING

20 minutes ago, TheCeleryKing said:

Well, I have no idea what happened in Hull. Tell me, wtf happened in Hull? Is Liam any good? I literally have no idea about him. He could be a genius or a fool. I'm trying to find some positives here.

Liam Rosenoir. Lets look at the positives. He's black. We haven't had a black manager before. So that is nice.

WE HAVENT A WOMAN IN CHARGE SO SHOULD CLOWNLAKE HIRE SONIA BOMPASTOR AS THEY 'OWN' HER?

3 minutes ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

PEP HAS COME THROUGH THE RANKS

CHELSEA FANS WANTED TO KEEP JOSE, CARLO, CONTI, TUCHEL BUT THAT MEANS NOTHING

Rosenior has come through the ranks, Strasbourg is our U21’s basically. Currently sitting top of the conference league table after beating and dominating flavour of the month Glasner and Palace.

Considering the impressive list of potential successors United have, our candidate is unfortunately just a no-name.

So what are the expectations now? Do they change to give him time or is Top 5 still absolute priority?

4 minutes ago, GarnachoCheese said:

Rosenior has come through the ranks, Strasbourg is our U21’s basically. Currently sitting top of the conference league table after beating and dominating flavour of the month Glasner and Palace.

Sitting 7th in a one team league, did you see the palace game?

The way I see it now Utd are looking for a manager is if they do the right thing (which isnt guaranteed its Utd) and bring in a Glasner/Iraola they could potentially be major contenders for the CL places. Meaning if Rosenior isnt the success the men in charge hope we would have essentially shot ourselves in the foot by letting Man U get the manager we should have and given them a leg up making life more difficult for ourselves.

Not much point complaining just have to see what Rosenior can do, we can get back to complaining when it doesn't work out. His CV isnt exactly outstanding, but nothing terrible. The not good enough for Hull remarks are a bit out of context. Similar to claiming Don Carlo is not good enough for Chelsea. Sometimes BlueCo get the odd thing right Palmer, Estevao etc so hopefully we can land on a good manager. Is it too much to ask for?

4 hours ago, bisright1 said:

Guys not even joined yet and he's already getting the classic line of only being responsible for the bad, never the good.

And yet, we were right about Potter, Pochettino and Maresca. We hire average coaches who will go along with what the board say until they raise their stature a bit and realise that staying at Chelsea is a dead end.

It would be like saying Rudi Garcia is the reason why Hazard ended up being as good as he was.

10 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

And yet, we were right about Potter, Pochettino and Maresca. We hire average coaches who will go along with what the board say until they raise their stature a bit and realise that staying at Chelsea is a dead end.

It would be like saying Rudi Garcia is the reason why Hazard ended up being as good as he was.

No. Im saying that coaches are not all bad or all good. Sarri got the best out of Hazard. He wasn't a good manager for us. Maresca got Sanchez to become a very good goalkeeper.

Rosenior might be bang average as a coach, but he did a good job for Andrey Santos, a player who did nothing at Forest.

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7 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

Sometimes BlueCo get the odd thing right Palmer, Estevao etc so hopefully we can land on a good manager. Is it too much to ask for?

Palmer, Estevao, Caicedo thats it what about the resr of the dross?

Jellyfish Potter, Poch and Coco the clown the three stooges and now a bloke who looks like a youtuber

BLUECO OUT

6 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

And yet, we were right about Potter, Pochettino and Maresca. We hire average coaches who will go along with what the board say until they raise their stature a bit and realise that staying at Chelsea is a dead end.

It would be like saying Rudi Garcia is the reason why Hazard ended up being as good as he was.

Falling under the same trap of looking for any positives regarding the managerial appointment simply because they aren't their predecessor. Rosenior has every right to take the job whereas we as a fanbase have every right to show distaste given what's transpired the past 3 seasons with the directors appointing their managers.

I'm not going to pretend the dimwits upstairs all of a sudden got it right. That's lunacy.

41 minutes ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

WE HAVENT A WOMAN IN CHARGE SO SHOULD CLOWNLAKE HIRE SONIA BOMPASTOR AS THEY 'OWN' HER?

I'm not sure we're allowed to say that nowadays!

So United need a new head coach. Will BlueCo get their media shills to write/say they tried for Rosenior but got turned down?

9 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

No. Im saying that coaches are not all bad or all good. Sarri got the best out of Hazard. He wasn't a good manager for us. Maresca got Sanchez to become a very good goalkeeper.

Rosenior might be bang average as a coach, but he did a good job for Andrey Santos, a player who did nothing at Forest.

I get the point that you are making but Maresca got Sanchez to become a very good goalkeeper is stretching it. The things that Sanchez is good at now, he always was good at. Maresca relenting and letting Sanchez play to his strengths rather than Maresca's ridiculous notion of what he originally wanted from a keeper is nearer to the truth. If Maresca had got his way, we'd be saddled with the bomb scare Hermansen right now instead of him warming the West Ham bench.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

So United need a new head coach. Will BlueCo get their media shills to write/say they tried for Rosenior but got turned down?

Yes, spot on. I am waiting for the briefings telling us all how CFC.LDN have beaten off stiff competition to get Rosenior over the line.