NFT: Soccer: Mourinho OUT at Manchester United

it was coming, but I would've bet my ass it wouldn't have happened until the end of the season.

and Mou decided to part ways earlier than the end of the season. The season was lost anyways. Would like to see this team performed with the shackles of Mou's system removed. There is talent on the Reds. Gives them a ton of time to look for their next manager. They need to finally pick the right one.

that surprised at the timing. I also thought he would last until the end of the season, but this is MU, one of the most storied and iconic franchises in soccer and sports. They don't mess around.

My guess is he's coaching somewhere next season.

LFC dominated them Sunday.

You can't argue with Mourinho's resume, but wow, it did not work out in Manchester.

Maybe back to Italy. Hoping United get it wrong again here, I think there is a decent chance of that happening.

he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example).

Before the season even started. Where he was once an innovative mind, the game has completely passed him by and he refuses to adapt, all while continuing to simply be a jerk. At some point, when you can set your watch to the guy making everyone miserable by year 3, you have so stop and wonder whether it's worth it anymore

In comment 14224501 Jon in NYC said:

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he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example).

Inter will take him back. Spalletti can't win a big game to save his life.

as the interim? Who's on the shortlist for a long-term solution? Does history repeat itself with Conte?

In comment 14224501 Jon in NYC said:

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he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example).

Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola.

but he burns bright and tends to wear out his welcome quickly. Plus his tactics share some similarities with Mourinho and my guess is United would like to move away from that while finally gaining some stability.

I bet they'd love to pry away Pochettino from Spurs

In comment 14224640 Go Terps said:

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In comment 14224501 Jon in NYC said: Quote: he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example). Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola.

Big time. I'd say "Mourinho ball" peaked at Camp Nou in 2010 when his Inter squad knocked Barca out in the CL Semis. Since then, despite some success, it just hasn't quite been the same for him. And he grew more and more stubborn. All the while Pep's legend has grown.

has fallen into a trap that several high-profile managers have fallen into - they believe they are the reason for team success and that megalomania ends up being their downfall.

Great managers adapt their system over time, understanding that learning is fluid in sports. Those that don't adapt and maintain a rigidity end up flaming out after a couple of years.

In comment 14224651 Kyle in NY said:

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In comment 14224640 Go Terps said: Quote: In comment 14224501 Jon in NYC said: Quote: he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example). Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola. Big time. I'd say "Mourinho ball" peaked at Camp Nou in 2010 when his Inter squad knocked Barca out in the CL Semis. Since then, despite some success, it just hasn't quite been the same for him. And he grew more and more stubborn. All the while Pep's legend has grown.

I'd agree - that particular match was one of the most fascinating and important of the last 20 years.

He's just never gotten over Barcelona picking Guardiola over him to succeed Rijkaard. Part of the result has been that he has really dug his heels in on how his teams play...anti-Guardiola football.

If they promised him significant say. Right now they have an executive at Man United with a lot of say and not many think he's all that knowledgeable or good. I don't see why Poch would leave a decent to good situation if he has to go through someone else to build the type of team he wants. If they promise him say I think he'll go as it does seem likely he's taken Spurs as far as any manager (in their financial situation) could.

Kings ransom to come to Manchester.

He needs to take time off and travel around and meet and talk with other coaches around the world. Klopp did this and Pep did this. They used the time they had in-between jobs to refine their skills and learn about different methods being used around the world. They altered their entire philosophy after doing this. Mourinho is in desperate need of something like this. His style is stale, dated and no longer effective. He needs to meet with fresh minds and come back with something different.

Moyes, van Gaal, and now Mourinho.

Moyes was in the most unenviable position of following a legend.

van Gaal actually started to find some direction but it just wasn't quick enough for United fans.

And now Mourinho. Whose ancient style just doesn't fit with Manchester. Plus, he's such a prick with his mind games towards players. He's essentially taken a wrecking ball to Pogba mind.

This is a very difficult job right now. There are a lot of holes with this team. Woodward does not inspire any confidence with his transfer moves and what is in the pipeline. Poch is apparently the target, but I would take a look at Conte. Not sure what the hell went wrong in Chelsea but he did some great work in year one there...think his passion and personality with be an interesting fit...

In comment 14224696 B in ALB said:

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Kings ransom to come to Manchester.

It would surprise me if he'd take that job. I agree he'd be a great hire (Pogba would love it), but Zidane strikes me as more of a Serie A or French national team manager.

In comment 14224662 Go Terps said:

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In comment 14224651 Kyle in NY said: Quote: In comment 14224640 Go Terps said: Quote: In comment 14224501 Jon in NYC said: Quote: he needs to take a step back into a less high profile club. Maybe a good but not great Italian team (either Milan team for example). Yup. He also needs to get away from his white whale, Guardiola. Big time. I'd say "Mourinho ball" peaked at Camp Nou in 2010 when his Inter squad knocked Barca out in the CL Semis. Since then, despite some success, it just hasn't quite been the same for him. And he grew more and more stubborn. All the while Pep's legend has grown. I'd agree - that particular match was one of the most fascinating and important of the last 20 years. He's just never gotten over Barcelona picking Guardiola over him to succeed Rijkaard. Part of the result has been that he has really dug his heels in on how his teams play...anti-Guardiola football.

Him parading around the field after the final whistle remains an iconic image of the modern champions league for me. He was endlessly fascinating and everything he'd accomplished up to that moment could not be argued with. I think Real Madrid broke him in some ways. And Chelsea is still recovering from the personnel decisions he made during his second stint, despite winning another title.

I can see them asking Giggs to do them a solid and caretake the team until Levy can get his pound of flesh.

Woodward has to go - they made some BAD buys - and they need someone who can complement the next manager's vision not just sign sponsorship deals.

More relevant is Mike Phelan, long-time Fergie assistant, will serve as #2 with Carrick remaining on staff. Ole also worked with Pogba in the youth days.
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