24 Oct 2026 14:22:06
We need Emery, if our owners have any ambition at all they will do whatever it takes to get him. World class manager, Premier League experience and can work under difficult circumstances and can handle the pressure. Know it ain't happening but he's the standout candidate for sure.
24 Oct 2026 15:18:16
I agree Tim, but you and I both know that Wilcox will go for Howe, the rumours are leaking out already. Emery is the ideal candidate for the reasons you outlined, but he isn't a miracle worker.
24 Oct 2026 15:26:45
I know he isn't but a number have said on here that we need a clear out, numerous under performers removed and new younger, hungry players brought in. Emery is the man to work under that setup, he's literally doing it right now at villa.
One thing for sure if we do want a squad overhaul and younger players brought in then we need a proper coach. Players like that need guidance, coaching and a clear direction to bring out the best in them.
24 Oct 2026 16:38:39
Villa won't allow Emery to leave, without being sufficiently compensated. Given all the issues at the club, I doubt Emery would be keen to join.
I'd imagine in the not so near future that one of Vivell or Wilxox will either leave or redeployed elsewhere.
I never expected things to get this bad. But here we are.
24 Oct 2026 17:47:28
Emery is being given the power and the trust to do what he's doing at Villa .does anybody seriously think that would happen with Big Sir Jim.
24 Oct 2026 18:18:01
I'm not saying we would get him just that he SHOULD be the number 1 target. However with the clueless lot running the club I know that won't be the case.
24 Oct 2026 19:43:08
I wonder if even given the offer whether Emery would stay loyal to Villa where he is building a really good team or risk coming to Utd.
24 Oct 2026 22:49:23
What's impressive about Emery is he's had to rebuild the team again after the club sold its best players. And he's still successful.
25 Oct 2026 05:26:46
Carrick to the end of the season. then clearout.
25 Oct 2026 08:59:22
Keane now for some entertainment!
25 Oct 2026 09:36:30
No more ex players who "know the club" please!! ?.
25 Oct 2026 09:56:39
I do agree Eric, but jeez Roy would be funny. And he is entirely different in that he cares about players caring rather than "knowing the club"
I would rather that than Howe. Would make the rest of the season enjoyable.
25 Oct 2026 10:54:20
Emery is one of the best managers in the league, but he would fail with the current structure. The only managers I could see being able to work with Wilcox are Southgate and Howe, though I'm not convinced that either has what it takes to succeed at Manchester United.
If/when the club decides that Carrick isn't the right man for the job then Wilcox should go with him, and we should replace him with a Director of Football who actually knows what they're doing. If it were me, I'd bring Ragnick back, but I can't see the club being open to rehiring somebody a outspoken as he was, and even if they were, his pride may prevent him from accepting.
25 Oct 2026 12:44:23
No manager will succeed unless they have the final say about all the important football matters related to the team. They will have to work within whatever financial constraints there are and would be foolish not to consult with others but that apart they need to be able to implement their vision unfettered.