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Mauricio Pochettino & staff at USA-Japan U20 friendly in Georgia tonight. He got a little emotional when approached by attendees wishing him well.
Oh please, Jesse. Just stop it with the USMNT hate/jealousy already.
Jesse Marsch, when asked about his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino leaving the #USMNT for Manchester United.
"When I signed my contract to stay here, it was with the full intention that, no matter who was coming or what was coming or anything, I'm not leaving. I'm staying here. I love this job. I love this team. I love this federation and the sport in this country."
#CanMNT
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Jeff Brantley retweeted
Manchester United paved a path of failure, 7 managers in 8 years seeing the club reach an all time low.
Failure in appointments from Portugal, Netherlands, Germany and internally.
Now you get a guy who succeeded in PL but doesn't pass the smell test cause he spent 18 months in 🇺🇸.
Get the heck out of here.
❌ "His Tottenham team were an ultimate failure!"
🤦♂️ "The biggest club in the country doesn't appoint the manager of the USMNT!"
Rory Jennings gives a scathing assessment of Mauricio Pochettino and #MUFC's decision to appoint him! 🔥👀
I’m beyond excited for this move. I know there’s questions about the owners of the club and quality of the players. But I think Poch is the right man for the job right now. Finally someone recently who isn’t a wild card totally.
🚨 Mauricio Pochettino to become Manchester United boss on 2.5yr contract. Deal until summer 2029 + 54yo expected to lead #USMNT over int’l break & then arrive at #MUFC in time for Liverpool. Announcement as soon as Friday. W/ @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7776293…
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Some out there are acting like Poch at USMNT has been like what we’re seeing from Zidane and France today. On top of that, the predicable talking down about USMNT is in full force. Don’t let the false narratives fool you.
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News always gets leaked in today’s era of social media. Why are they surprised?
🚨 Michael Carrick is said to be hurt by the way Man United handled his sacking. The club hierarchy understands his frustrations and there being 'some resentment' and regret the news leaked in the manner it did. [@TelegraphDucker] #mufc
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I do agree with this. Carrick should have been dismissed already. Even if Poch manages USMNT this break before heading to United, let someone else run these training sessions.
Michael Carrick knows the industry but for #MUFC leaders to let him take training two days running while clearly working on his dismissal, with no real communication, is poor treatment. Carrick served United superbly as a player + worked diligently as head coach. Deserves better.
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Just to be clear, any of the candidates being mentioned would be an upgrade over Carrick at this point imo.
Having said that, as much as it sucks for USMNT, I do think Poch offers the best solution right now for United. Experience at huge clubs/national team, not too old yet, positive tactically, develops youth, and can manage on a budget if needed.
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From the outside looking in and reading the writing on the wall, it appears to me United were/are waiting on lining up a candidate officially. It seems they are close now. If I had to guess, Pochettino must have had some positive talks and is close. Especially with his name emerging suddenly. If not him, maybe Howe contract/buyout is being finalized with Newcastle.
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It’s the right move by United to move on from Carrick. Tactically and vocally the club need to go in a different direction to rescue what they can this season. The international break gives them time as well to move someone in and be ready to hit the ground the running.
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Jeff Brantley retweeted
🚨 Manchester United intend to relieve Michael Carrick of duties. #MUFC say no final decision & nothing set in stone but work undertaken on replacements + multiple sources anticipate change before Liverpool. W/ @lauriewhitwell @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7768165…
I don’t think I’ve heard a recent United player get booed or have such a negative reaction as Dalot at Old Trafford. He deserves it too.
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What was Yoro doing there? Shambolic defending again. And again coming out at the start of play in the mud. At some point it has to be on the manager. The manager has to have his guys ready when the ball is kicked off.
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Players I would build around/should keep: Whittaker, Phillip, Williams, Ojediran, and Maziz. Maybe Minoungo and Aaronson. Players I would look to actively move: Abu Farchi, Yapi, and Atencio. Issue with Abu Farchi is they just paid him so he’s probably staying.
Also, what part of this team can you build around? Because I would argue there’s some good pieces and some poor ones. As long as those things stay the same though they’ll continue to be a borderline playoff team at best.
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Realistically the club has a lot to figure out moving forward. One of those being, how the club should precede at President/GM. The club has had multiple managers over the last five seasons. All have had varying levels of success and failures. But all have had success at home.
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