The New Football Thread

[Ibbie]

More DUFF refereeing today.

[Woody]

Working on Derby day

[Woody]

Just got to share this

[Karearea]

^ Poetry in motion!

[Wodrick]

I know nothing but why employ Hughes as manager, seems to me he can't do it, then sack him without giving him a reasonable go at it.

Makes no sense to me.

[Ibbie]

Someone and Sky have suggested Moyes has his name in the frame.

Makes no sense to me.

The Chinese now have a controlling interest on the board Wodrick.

Seems a few cupboards at St Mary's are being swepped out.

[Wodrick]

Is not he useless too ?

[Woody]

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says it will be a "miracle" if his side finish in the Premier League top four.

They are seventh and eight points off a Champions League place after Saturday's 2-2 draw at Southampton.

United, whose last league win was on 3 November, host fourth-placed Arsenal on Wednesday.

Before the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on 24 November, Mourinho said United could break into the top four by the end of December.

But speaking to Brazilian television network RedeTV about the club's ambitions after the Saints result, the Portuguese said: "Try to win as many points as possible and try almost the miracle to end in fourth."

There were reports that Mourinho criticised midfielder Paul Pogba after Saturday's draw, calling him a "virus".

Former England striker Chris Sutton says Mourinho is acting like he wants to be sacked.

"Mourinho does more point-scoring off the pitch than his team does on it," Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 live.

"It's not a happy camp, this started in pre-season. They finished second last season, look where they are now. What's going to happen in January? Can he be trusted with a pot of money in January? This is a United team that is falling at an alarming rate.

"I think he wants the sack. why would you behave in that manner?

"His signings have been a disaster and he wants more money. How can they trust him with the performances the way they have been? What is good about United this season? And it all comes from the manager, who is blaming everyone else."

That’s a surprise, who knew Chris Sutton played for England

[Ibbie]

So we now have Austrian, Ralph Hasenhuttl, as boss at Southampton.

Can't help but feel that he was already teed up to take the seat before Hughes was sacked, such is the speed of the appointment.

[ian16th]

That’s a surprise, who knew Chris Sutton played for England

I had to look it up, but according to his Wiki page he played ONCE for England in 1997.

Even less than Brian Clough.

[Woody]

I had to look it up, but according to his Wiki page he played ONCE for England in 1997.

Even less than Brian Clough.

Brian Clough was a good player, career cut short by injury

[ian16th]

I had to look it up, but according to his Wiki page he played ONCE for England in 1997.

Even less than Brian Clough.

Brian Clough was a good player, career cut short by injury

I know he was, he scored goals at a rate of nearly a goal a game, but he only played for England twice!

I also believe that he still has the highest individual score in a 'representative match'.
I must check it out, but from memory he scored 6 goals for The Football League against the League of Ireland!

Maybe I should put that on Useless Trivia

[Woody]

Can’t be a lot to do in Sunderland on New Years Day

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/spor ... -1-9485452

[Woody]

[Woody]

Mind the gap

Don’t sack Mourinho

[Woody]

Sorry Ibbie , but I found this comment on The MEN

The "Special One" got rid of Salah.
The "Special One" got rid of De Bruyne.
The "Special One" would have gotten rid of Hazard if had few more months in Chelsea.
The "Special One" has really got an eye for talent.

We may not have any super stars in our team but I guarantee that most of our young players have enough talent to perform well if not shackled and ridiculed by JM.

He has crushed the spirit of our players and supporters.

Lets help him pack his suitcase, vacate the hotel room and drive him to the airport.

[Wodrick]

Well that was inevitable was it not ?

[ian16th]

Oh dear, How Sad, Never Mind!

[Ibbie]

Yes. He'd lost it!

[G-CPTN]

The chosen one . . .