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Is Jose Mourinho the right man to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United?
Sneijder claims provoke a lively debate on Goal.com...
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30 Aug 2010 13:34:00
Inter midfielder Wesley Sneijder's declaration that his former boss Jose Mourinho is certain to be the man to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United has stoked a lively debate over whether the Special One is the right man for the job.
The Dutchman had previously touted the Portuguese coach to take to the helm when the ageing Scot calls time on his career, but was quoted over the weekend as saying that the deal is as good as done in many people's heads.
"I have had many deep and long conversations with Jose and I would put money on him taking over from Ferguson," Sneijder was quoted as saying in the Daily Star Sunday. "I know the job he would want is to be Manchester United manager.
"To be honest, he is probably the only coach in the world who is capable of taking over from Alex Ferguson.
''I know Ferguson will have a big say in who takes over from him - and, even though they have their differences, there is a big mutual respect.''
The claims brought many varied views from commenters on Goal.com UK.
MUFC from Manchester agreed with Sneijder, saying: "Bear in mind that Jose's current contract with Madrid has a clause that stated he can leave the team after finish of each season. It gives us the indication that Jose already plans his next destination but he does not know when the great Fergie retires. So, he put that clause in order for him to join the best team in the world. Glory Glory!!"
However, A True United fan from Manchester believes otherwise, explaining: "Whilst I have a massive respect for Mourinho, one of the greatest managers of all-time without doubt; he's just not United material. United have never had a manager from outside of the British Isles, and the kind of players Mourinho signs don't fit with the United character."
Rahul Ponodath in India adds: "Everybody seems pretty excited about this. But let's just stop and think about their principles when it comes to building a team and making players. Fergie has a history of building players through the youth ranks with a great emphasis on home grown players. He has this way of driving United history into each and every player at the club. Jose on the other hand, no doubt a great coach but he is pretty one dimensional when it comes to his mindset. How many players has he built from scratch?"
With opinion seemingly divided, we are giving you the chance to cast your vote either for or against Mourinho succeeding Ferguson at Old Trafford. And don't forget to explain your decision in the comments section below.
The Dutchman had previously touted the Portuguese coach to take to the helm when the ageing Scot calls time on his career, but was quoted over the weekend as saying that the deal is as good as done in many people's heads.
"I have had many deep and long conversations with Jose and I would put money on him taking over from Ferguson," Sneijder was quoted as saying in the Daily Star Sunday. "I know the job he would want is to be Manchester United manager.
"To be honest, he is probably the only coach in the world who is capable of taking over from Alex Ferguson.
''I know Ferguson will have a big say in who takes over from him - and, even though they have their differences, there is a big mutual respect.''
The claims brought many varied views from commenters on Goal.com UK.
MUFC from Manchester agreed with Sneijder, saying: "Bear in mind that Jose's current contract with Madrid has a clause that stated he can leave the team after finish of each season. It gives us the indication that Jose already plans his next destination but he does not know when the great Fergie retires. So, he put that clause in order for him to join the best team in the world. Glory Glory!!"
However, A True United fan from Manchester believes otherwise, explaining: "Whilst I have a massive respect for Mourinho, one of the greatest managers of all-time without doubt; he's just not United material. United have never had a manager from outside of the British Isles, and the kind of players Mourinho signs don't fit with the United character."
Rahul Ponodath in India adds: "Everybody seems pretty excited about this. But let's just stop and think about their principles when it comes to building a team and making players. Fergie has a history of building players through the youth ranks with a great emphasis on home grown players. He has this way of driving United history into each and every player at the club. Jose on the other hand, no doubt a great coach but he is pretty one dimensional when it comes to his mindset. How many players has he built from scratch?"
With opinion seemingly divided, we are giving you the chance to cast your vote either for or against Mourinho succeeding Ferguson at Old Trafford. And don't forget to explain your decision in the comments section below.
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Poll runs from 30 Aug 2010 to 31 Aug 2010
Poll runs from 30 Aug 2010 to 31 Aug 2010
Is Jose Mourinho the right man to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager?
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