how could we possibly say ole out after a 2nd place finish and 4+ semi finals runs lol.
honestly losing europa finals isnt as disappointing for me because after all, its still only europa.

Dante08

Singapore4179 Posts

May 27 2021 06:56 GMT

#2768

On May 27 2021 09:42 RKC wrote:
How now, Mancunians? Ole out?

TBH I don't see us challenging for the title under Ole and the squad has massively overperformed this season. If no decent signings are made I think this squad will regress next season. Hopefully I'm wrong though and we do get some good signings in.

Dante08

Singapore4179 Posts

May 27 2021 06:58 GMT

#2769

On May 27 2021 06:57 sharkie wrote:
Why was de gea playing?

Didn't watch the game but I read on reddit that United were playing for penalties in extra time and Degea hasn't saved a penalty since 2016. So it's shocking Ole didn't take him out for Henderson who has saved much more penalties recently.

gTank

Austria2662 Posts

May 27 2021 07:20 GMT

#2770

Both keepers were close to saving a penalty though. Some of these penalties were really great and no keeper would have a chance to save them anyway.

{CC}StealthBlue

United States41117 Posts

May 27 2021 10:10 GMT

#2771

Huh...

Bacillus

Finland2074 Posts

May 27 2021 10:40 GMT

#2772

Some rumors were taking Zidane to Juventus and Allegri to Real Madrid. Not sure if any of that is trustworthy.

Oukka

Finland1683 Posts

May 27 2021 10:48 GMT

#2773

I wonder what is it about Zidane (or the job) that he just doesn't seem to settle into the Real job? Everything screams that he'd be a good manager there, has references both as player and manager like very few others (at RM specifically) and character that doesn't seem to just about ever feel the media pressure and attention.

My first guess is that there is too much pressure to deliver results right at the very moment rather than cultivating some longevity, but that's quite typical in most top clubs nowadays. Another good guess is that there are too many other people pulling the strings into different directions, essentially restricting Zidanes ability to take the squad into a direction he'd like.

gTank

Austria2662 Posts

May 27 2021 10:56 GMT

#2774

Maybe integrity > money in this case, doesnt want to play for a club that wants to separate themself because they have so much more money and form this abomination of a super league? Would be a great move but I doubt its because of that.

evilfatsh1t

Australia8913 Posts

May 27 2021 11:08 GMT

#2775

yeah maybe he just thinks perez is a dick and has had enough of him?

WombaT

Northern Ireland27230 Posts

May 27 2021 11:46 GMT

#2776

It’s a nice gig but the pressure must be absolutely insane. The Madrid football bubble and press make the English coverage look tame and measured. Plus Perez is clearly a dick. No amount of legend status will insulate you for too long, ffs Cristiano Ronaldo was getting booed at the end of his spell.

Conte maybe? He’s got a tune out of Hazard in the past which must count for something. I get the feeling Allegri is trapped in some kind of unemployment hell where he’s a top 3/4 candidate for every big job going but never gets offered one.

THE YELLOW SUBMARINE! Not quite as thrilling a vintage as when Riquelme was pulling the strings, but this one got the trophy.

Really happy for Unai Emery too, seems a good man and he got absolutely shit on by many comets when at Arsenal

Bacillus

Finland2074 Posts

May 27 2021 12:28 GMT

#2777

To me it feels like Zidane didn't really want to go into another rebuild season with the current board. With Ramos leaving, Modric aging, Hazard struggling and all that, you're either in for a few year project (and need cooperation from the board) or it's better to let someone take over.

That being said, I'm not sure if the rumored Juventus would be any better. Maybe he's got some guarantees on transfer activity or so.

sharkie

Austria18713 Posts

May 27 2021 12:52 GMT

#2778

Zidane came into a super failing Real Madrid, won the league title and almost won another league title in the weirdest times football has ever seen (corona). For me this is a total success and I am happy that hes leaving so his legacy wont be tarnished by the horrible Real board

{CC}StealthBlue

United States41117 Posts

May 27 2021 12:53 GMT

#2779

That and he seems to want a break. Probably burnt out.

DropBear

Australia4425 Posts

May 27 2021 15:41 GMT

#2780

I wouldn't be surprised if Zidane has cracked the shits about his sons not being "given enough opportunites".

Zidane has 4 sons all of whom are in or went through the Real Madrid academy. The two eldest have been moved on by the club without playing for the first team and his third son Theo only got picked twice for the U19s this season.