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nitrogen:


Man utd is too big for what he was trying to do. The consultancy thing is almost like a DoF role, else, why did he accept a ‘demotion’ (re: leaving a bigger role at Lokomotiv)?

Because he realised they weren't going to listen to him anyway. All his recommendations in January were ignored. Including dealing with Lingard. He was completely overruled. So why do a job you realise you don't have the power to implement any changes?

patrickmuf:
Una just like to argue over nothing...

I am certain no one here knows what really transpired behind the scenes. Make una chill abeg...

In no time, we will get to know what happened.

You spoke my mind. Arguing over nothing with no concrete proofs.

I’m reading ETH and Rauf had a call. What are the agendists saying about this?

Andy O’Boyle has been appointed as Manchester United’s Deputy Football Director, further strengthening leadership across the club’s football department.

O’Boyle will leave his current role as Head of Elite Performance at the Premier League to United this summer.

He will provide to John Murtough, Football Director, in driving the club’s football strategy across the first team, Academy and women’s team.

“We are delighted to welcome Andy back to Manchester United to take up this important role in the club’s leadership,” said Murtough.

“Andy has experience across all technical areas of football, from fitness and sports science to scouting and recruitment.

“This will make him a valuable addition to my team at Carrington as we continue to strengthen leadership and strategic planning across all our football activities.”

O’Boyle said: “I am thrilled to be reing Manchester United at such an exciting time for the club, as the first team prepares for a fresh start under Erik ten Hag, and the Academy and women’s teams go from strength to strength.

“Whilst it has been a privilege to serve the Premier League for the past five years, I can’t wait to get started at United and play my part in creating the right environment for football success.”

O’Boyle is due to complete his UEFA Pro Licence this summer, and he is also working towards a doctorate having already achieved a Masters in sports science. 

At the Premier League, he has been responsible for advising clubs on talent identification and recruitment, performance analysis, sports science and medicine, psychology, and loan management.

He was also at the heart of the Premier League’s response to Covid — liaising with the government and clubs on protocols to keep football going through the pandemic.

A lifelong United fan, O’Boyle played as a youngster in a Manchester United Centre of Excellence in his native Northern Ireland before switching focus to coaching and sports science. 

Before the Premier League, he held roles at Liverpool FC, England Under-21s, Coventry City and Wrexham FC.

afrodoc2:


I who vehemently ed ETH to be named manager definitely want him to succeed.

We have been talking about structure and director of football here FOR YEARS. Or have you been living under a rock?

Why do you feel attacked?

You are mentioning structure like there is none. Murtough is the DOF. The structure you guys are clamouring for is not the way you want it to be.

KingTom:
So some of us dey pray make ETH no succeed because of Oga Toku Toku

Matter tire me

Get better coach wey sabi work. Give am wetyn him want.

MRTA7:


Because he realised they weren't going to listen to him anyway. All his recommendations in January were ignored. Including dealing with Lingard. He was completely overruled. So why do a job you realise you don't have the power to implement any changes?

How you take sabi these things?

odizeey:


Why do you feel attacked?

You are mentioning structure like there is none. Murtough is the DOF. The structure you guys are clamouring for is not the way you want it to be.

You made a blanket statement without addressing your mail so i had to clear your mind. I had several months of debates ing ETH during the ETH vs Poch debate. Criticising the club for not appropriately utilizing the services of one of the best DoFs in football does not mean one wants ETH to fail.

RR invited Paul Mitchell recently to the club but after his visit the club didn't offer him a position and he went to Monaco instead. In my opinion ETH's chances of success would have been better if he was ed by people who have successfully built teams in the past like Rangnick and Mitchell, rather than Fletcher and this Andy O'Boyle who are relative learners.

afrodoc2:


You made a blanket statement without addressing your mail so i had to clear your mind. I had several months of debates ing ETH during the ETH vs Poch debate. Criticising the club for not appropriately utilizing the services of one of the best DoFs in football does not mean one wants ETH to fail.

RR invited Paul Mitchell recently to the club but after his visit the club didn't offer him a position and he went to Monaco instead. In my opinion ETH's chances of success would have been better if he was ed by people who have successfully built teams in the past like Rangnick and Mitchell, rather than Fletcher and this Andy O'Boyle who are relative learners.

Structure is a good thing.

But I personally feel we've been getting it wrong with coaches. Perhaps, if we've had that structure we would have been hiring the right managers.

I feel Ten Hang will succeed if he is ed.

odizeey:


Structure is a good thing.

But I personally feel we've been getting it wrong with coaches. Perhaps, if we've had that structure we would have been hiring the right managers.

I feel Ten Hang will succeed if he is ed.

A brilliant student will do better with good teachers than with bad teachers. that.

Rangnick and Mitchell 2 of the most respected and accomplished staff a manager could ever want were available but we went for Fletcher and O'Boyd instead. that too.

Frenkie de Jong: “Of course I hear about the links to Manchester United, but the people in charge of Barça didn't tell me anything.

“So then I will assume that there is no agreement, nothing to worry about. s with ten Hag? I won't tell you this”.

Frenkie de Jong: “I prefer to stay at Barça. I said this before, Barcelona is the club of my dreams

“ with other clubs? I don't want to talk about rumors anymore. I feel good at Barcelona. There is no agreement and nothing official”.

Andreas Pereira's agent (Giuliano Bertolucci) confirms negotiations now broken with Flamengo: "He's gonna return to European football",

The agreement between Flamengo and Man United to keep Pereira has definitely collapsed.

Manchester United have started talks to sign 20-year-old Dutch international defender Jurrien Timber, who is valued at £43m by Ajax. (Guardian)

Lindelof over Maguire

Oasis007:
Andy O’Boyle has been appointed as Manchester United’s Deputy Football Director, further strengthening leadership across the club’s football department.

O’Boyle will leave his current role as Head of Elite Performance at the Premier League to United this summer.

He will provide to John Murtough, Football Director, in driving the club’s football strategy across the first team, Academy and women’s team.

Some good news

odizeey:


Structure is a good thing.

But I personally feel we've been getting it wrong with coaches. Perhaps, if we've had that structure we would have been hiring the right managers.

I feel Ten Hang will succeed if he is ed.

Lol that structure itself is a . Have you worked in a company and you want to leave because of the poor structure there? You try to make input and nothing is happening. Even if they’re paying you your salary as at when due, you still won’t feel comfortable staying because of the poor structure

odizeey:


Why do you feel attacked?

You are mentioning structure like there is none. Murtough is the DOF. The structure you guys are clamouring for is not the way you want it to be.

melodyogonna:

How you take sabi these things?

E shock you sef?

nitrogen:


E shock you sef?

E don reach to shock me, I'm starting to suspect we have United board here

melodyogonna:

How you take sabi these things?

All of you guys complaining that Ralf talks too much. I can now see that it's because none of you actually listens to what he has been saying in press conferences. Everything in my previous post was publicly stated by Ralf in his press conferences.

melodyogonna:


E don reach to shock me, I'm starting to suspect we have United board here

Board member too doesn't listen. Na wa o.

United have appointed a very good manager, who obviously didn't want to work with Rafiu. Make una give ETH the benefit of doubt, he will surely succeed with the right players in place. If he tells the board what he want and they don't response positively, he should consider it a breach of contract and walk....

VicThory:
Lindelof over Maguire

Lol... This wan funny

First time I'm ever seeing team of the season formed by a particular club. Omo X10

All of a sudden, good structure is not a big deal. All of a sudden, Murtough is good enough to act as a DOF and be regarded as having a good structure. Lmao.

ChristoBam:
All of a sudden, good structure is not a big deal. All of a sudden, Murtough is good enough to act as a DOF and be regarded as having a good structure. Lmao.

You never liked ETH and you weren't happy United chose him over Poch. Continue to deceive yourself with this unnecessary Rafiu show of love, some of us know your true intention....

afrodoc2:


A brilliant student will do better with good teachers than with bad teachers. that.

Rangnick and Mitchell 2 of the most respected and accomplished staff a manager could ever want were available but we went for Fletcher and O'Boyd instead. that too.

Time will reveal if Fletcher and O'Boyd are bad teachers.

As for that Ragnick, I don't want him near the club. We have coaches that are good with small teams and struggle with big teams. I believe that will be his case if given that role. I doubt if he has brought any current top club from the ashes.

eph12:

Lol that structure itself is a . Have you worked in a company and you want to leave because of the poor structure there? You try to make input and nothing is happening. Even if they’re paying you your salary as at when due, you still won’t feel comfortable staying because of the poor structure

How do you mean by poor structure in the company? United as a company has provided the funds for the manager to carry out his work, especially in this Ole period. Look at our spend. Hmmm