QUOTE(statikinetic @ Oct 25 2021, 11:14 PM)
I want to cover the situation around the manager here before moving on to the potential candidates being touted around.
It is quite fresh, probably the first 24 hours of being Ole Out.
The current situation revolves around Ole but the main actors is everyone in that ecosystem except for Ole. What I mean is the Manchester United CEO, the Board, the media friendly pundits (Neville, Rio, etc) and everyone with an influence keeping Ole in the job. This is no longer just about football. It is about a professional position of which the incumbent has been found out to be woefully unqualified. Now if the incumbent is unqualified, the onus is not on him to resign but on his superiors to rectify the situation. This is professional responsibility. The pundits also have a role to play because they are convincing Ole, and the rest of the world that somehow he will learn on the job after 3 years. But the same Gary Neville who is saying the manager needs time has been sacking managers left right and center at his own Salford club.
Secondly, the manager has put himself into the corner in terms of team performance. United are now famous to be the lowest running team in the League and team effort. Let's not talk about his lack of tactics. Players no longer fear the repercussions of not giving their best because everyone knows who will be playing next week. You screw up under Sir Alex and you are not playing the next game. Under Ole, players can continue screwing up and their position is still secured. Those on the bench have no chance, not to mention rusty & cold from no minutes. This is in contrast to Ole constantly preaching about keeping everyone fresh and rotation.
Potential candidates :Ten HagPlayer Who Has His Number : Van De Beek
My personal choice for the position but chances are very low that we can get him. He has committed to Ajax for the season and doesn't look to leave in Oct. Has the tactical philosophy to bring to United and a team based approach. Most likely outcome is that him and Mar Overmars (Ajax DoF) will join another big club next summer.
ZidanePlayer Who Has His Number : Ronaldo
Big personality who was able to lead Real Madrid to 3 consecutive CL titles. My second choice if Ten Hag was not available. I feel his main strengths are man management and a good tactical understanding of the game. Having Ronaldo, Pogba and Varane already at the club is a big plus for him. He has shown he can manage big players.
ContePlayer Who Has His Number : Pogba from the Juve days
Serial winner like Mourinho. He is probably what I would think being the tactically strongest in the group. He also has always been able to motivate his players and win everywhere he goes. Remember after Lampard's sacking, Tuchel came in and with the same team immediately brought results? That is what I expect Conte to do.
Brendan Rodgers have also been mentioned. I am not sure about him not because of his ability which I do not doubt, but because of his past links to Liverpool.
I like Ten Hag as manager but the problem remains is United seems to fail on adapting Tiki Taka/total football from Van Gaal era which United fans aren't patient enough to watch these kind of approach
I get it Tiki-Taka and Total football(Dutch) have differences but the concept is relatively quite similar dominate the possession, and yes Ten Hag did a better tune to play far quicker football sense which more on Tiki Taka
I don't see United players able to adapt Tiki Taka
On in another hand, Zidane is the most suitable to replace Ole for the current United squad. He knew some of the players and he can adapt faster and better but I don't see he will be a long term manager
And please no Brendan Rodgers, United no need to associate with Liverpool for sake of pride