Man Utd question

[edcq]

This came up in my head just now so I figured I'd ask what everyone else has to say. When Sir Alex Ferguson retires who is the most likely candidate to take over at Man U? I think Sir Ferguson has said he expects to be around for a couple of more years, but if he were to retire; let's say after next season, who would you like to take over? Who is most likely to take over?

I was just reading BBC's football page and I read the tidbit about Mourinho signing a new deal at Inter, but at the bottom it said something about him possibly returning to the Premiership once Ferguson retires and taking over at Man U. How would you guys feel about that? Who would you personally like to take over?

[EddieG]

Alan Shearer.

Naw seriously, I can not see Mourinho going to Man U, the fans would shit on that.

[Clawson]

A nuclear weapon....or so one can hope.

[Crybaby Bunting]

Probably Javier Aguiere, considering Utds fetish for him in FM09

[Anderson]

Steve Bruce.

David Moyes.

Roy Keane.

Carlos Querioz.

All of the above would be good choices in my opinion, but I can't see any of them being given a chance. It'll most likely be Mourinho or O'Neill.

[IAceI]

The idea of Roy Keane trying to nurture young talent is hilarious. He'll scream and scare them to death making them never want to come back and play again. Then when something goes marginally wrong he'll pack up his bags and disappear to walk his dogs.

I'd like to see Moyes get it, but I'd also like to see him given some money at Everton to see if he can really create something bigger and better than he already has.

[The Quasi Juice]

Rene Meulensteen. Discussion over.

[FireDoughnut]

It will be Jose or David Moyes... hopefully.

[crazybrain]

Yeah David Moyes so far seems the best bet, he's done brilliant at Everton and another Scot taking over can't be a bad thing.

[METALMAN]

Here's another question. Do you think Alex Ferguson will retire or will he do a Jock Stein? I mean he's got a pacemaker and he's already past the Glasgow life expectancy. >_>

[Baddar]

Alan Shearer.

Naw seriously, I can not see Mourinho going to Man U, the fans would shit on that.

Why? He was our rival at Chelsea but 99% of the time the best of friends with Ferguson. I'd love Mourinho to take over.

[JSV]

Favourites at the moment appear to be Moyes, O'Neill and Querioz. With Bruce an outsider possibly with Hughes depending on how next season with City goes. If Ferguson continues for another 5 years which could be the case if he says healthy then who knows what Giggs and Scholes will be doing in terms of Coaching/Management. My dark horses are Solskjaer and Cantona.

[Fudge]

Harry Redknapp, because I think he's awesome.

[britneyspearsisgod]

O'Neill or Moyes would be my bet to succeed, but one of their coaches may fill the void too. You can never rule out anyone of Mourinho's class, but his ego is bigger than the clubs he manages. It's whether Man Utd could handle that and I'm not sure they would want to. It'll end up being whoever Sir Alex recommends the most. There's always the option to "keep it in the family" with son Darren. The future holds many answers to these questions.

Edited May 26, 2009 by Mr. BSIG

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Ferguson calling it a day is something I fear, because I'm not sure how we'll react or cope after it happens.

Most of the names seems like the most obvious choices so far. To throw in another I'd say Lippi, who I think could do a great job for us.

[stevev10]

Personally I'd like it to be an ex-manchester united player but if that fails then I'd love for Moyes to come to the theater of dreams NO WAY WILL I EVER WELCOME MOURINHO!!

[Dynamite]

Ideally I want someone who understands and embraces the principles of the club. Someone who will bring through the young players as well as playing an attacking, entertaining brand of football in the way that Fergie and Busby have both done. I think that if Solskjaer can go out and get some experience then he will be a great candidate in the future but thats still five years from happening at the very least.

Hopefully Moyes can crack the big 4 in the next couple of years and have a shot at Champions League football or at least get somewhere in the Europa League.. I think of he manages that then he'll be our next manager for sure.

[Hobo]

Whoever it is, they'd have a hell of a job to do not to pull down the entire system established by Ferguson by mistake. Whoever is going to replace him will have to be someone who the Man Utd board have thought long and hard over. Or indeed someone who Ferguson has groomed to take his place. I wouldn't be surprised if he picked his own successor.

[Crybaby Bunting]

Haven't Utd only got a few years left to pay off that staggering debt? It'd take some doing to continue the SAF business model unless the next guy brings some phenomenal scouts.

[Adam]

Roy Keane would be a laughable choice, he's really not a very good manager. Look at the poor job he did at Sunderland in the Premiership for that.

Moyes would deserve it and be a good choice, but I hope he doesn't get it as I actually like him.