Manchester United

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The problem Guardiola has is that Man City are bankrolled by Abu Dhabi, and that diminishes a lot of people's view of the "minor" club in Manchester being turned into a major European force.

Man Utd and Arsenal are the ideal clubs for him, but he seems nailed on for City.

I don't think United are ideal. Fergusson is too recent and too big a legacy and the squad isn't good enough. Arsenal would be great but Wenger will have that job until he wants to give up.

Despite the money City haven't had major European success and no recent managerial legends. It would become the (or at least a) Guardiola club if he did well. I think the caveats will be forgotten for the first manager to make the breakthrough for them - especially for European success in an era when City are the poster boys for PL clubs failures in the CL.

[Boogs]

Still think Nevelle going to Valencia was so he can get experience before taking over at United is the long term plan though.

[Leyton388]

Remember when LVG brought a keeper on at the world cup and was proclaimed a genius.

[Bender]

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Louis van Gaal latest: Manchester United boss believes club are beyond help but board urges him to stay on

Exclusive: It is understood the Dutch manager has spoken with United’s executive vice-chairman since the excruciating 2-0 defeat at Stoke on Saturday and been reassured that the club still believe he is the man for the job

Ian Herbert Chief Sports Writer @ianherbs 33 minutes ago 0 comments

Manchester United are engaged in a desperate attempt to stop Louis van Gaal walking away from Old Trafford, with the manager deeply embarrassed by a losing streak and convinced ahead of Monday night’s match against Chelsea that his team is gone and beyond help.

The Independent understands that Van Gaal has spoken with United’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, since the excruciating 2-0 defeat at Stoke on Saturday and been reassured that the club still believe he is the man to stay at the helm.

But Van Gaal, who looked desolate and defeated behind the scenes at Stoke on Saturday afternoon, has told sources that he now believes the team have gone, feels ashamed by four consecutive defeats – a run almost unprecedented in his managerial career – and does not know what more he can do.

United’s position could change if they lose on Monday night but this newspaper understands that Woodward reaffirmed to Van Gaal this weekend that the club are not contemplating sacking him and are prepared to look at how they can reinforce the squad in January. But defeat against Chelsea is almost certain to push the fiercely proud Dutchman, who has resigned from six of his eight posts and been sacked only twice, to walk away from Old Trafford.

The conversation between Woodward and Van Gaal at the weekend came seven or eight days after the Dutchman broached the question of whether United wanted to continue with his services, telling his employers that he would leave if they wished. Woodward, who was not present at the Britannia Stadium, is thought to have urged the Dutchman at that time not to walk away and said that the board desperately wants to stick with him for as long as possible.

Some team members feel differently, however. Van Gaal showed no sign of taking a different tack with his players in the aftermath of the Stoke catastrophe. He took the non-playing squad members back to Carrington for a 5pm “recovery session” on Saturday, to the bewilderment of some. Dissatisfaction with his methods is not believed to be universal in the dressing room. Wayne Rooney is thought to have found the manager receptive to him putting forward ideas. After being dropped to the bench on Saturday, however, Rooney is thought to be concerned by what another five months under Van Gaal could do to his England prospects.

The search for solutions to the United crisis went on at an extended player meeting with Van Gaal on Sunday.

He clearly sees a fourth successive defeat – a run last experienced by United in 1961 – as a tipping point. The United board’s hope is that a victory against Chelsea could be the catalyst for a turnaround, with struggling Swansea City and Sheffield United in the FA Cup to follow.

Van Gaal said publicly he cannot resurrect his players’ self-belief. “No, because it’s not so easy any more,” he said. “When you lose four in a row, it’s much more difficult than after the third. There are no ways – artificial ways – to solve that.”

The Jose Mourinho camp desperately want United to feel urgency about recruiting the Portuguese, but there is unease about bringing him in. Should Van Gaal depart, it is likely that Ryan Giggs would initially take charge.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...-a6787886.html

The Times are also running with the same story. Looks like LVG is staying unless he resigns The club clearly have massive reservations about Mauree otherwise they would've appointed him by now.

[Chazza]

Gonna go isn't he.

Players showing no sign of wanting to turn it around for him, fans turning, press turning it never ends with manager turning it around and the club winning trophies.

Huge decision on who they get in and I can't help but think if Ferguson is being consulted his ego will want someone who can win trophies coming in.

[G]

Woodward was an LFC fan growing up. It all makes sense now, Moyes and then Van Gaal and insisting he stays on. Inside job. Ed

[Shaggy]

More than just growing up - was a "very keen" LFC fan less than 10 years ago when someone I know worked with him

[G]

He's my new hero

[Buzzo]

Keeping it real. A little Xmas reward for gifting the first goal yesterday.

Manchester United forward Memphis Depay shocked management and senior players by arriving at United's training ground on in an extravagant Rolls Royce convertible worth £240,000. (Daily Mirror)

[Chazza]

what a cunt.

[RedAndWhite]

Keeping it real. A little Xmas reward for gifting the first goal yesterday.

Hardly that flash really - three or four weeks wages for him. Or one for Rooney.

[Chris]

Ed and Gaal.

[Liverpool]

More than just growing up - was a "very keen" LFC fan less than 10 years ago when someone I know worked with him

this 100% legit? how the **** can a Liverpool fan run Man United its incredible

[baitman]

this 100% legit? how the **** can a Liverpool fan run Man United its incredible

just so long as he is running it into the ground