Jack O’Connell

[McDonagh Blade]

If I remember correctly, the Glazers only bought the club because the previous owners fell out with him over a racehorse. They’d “given” him this top horse, and he got substantial winnings from it during its career but then he wanted the stud rights too and dug his heels in.
If you consider that, his choice of replacement (no manager should get to choose who replaces him), his quitting when the team needed a complete rebuild and his constant presence at the club, there’s an argument that he’s undoing a lot of the good work he did.
Wasn’t he also partly responsible for bringing Ronaldo back, at the last minute, when the entire pre-season was based on a system that didn’t suit him, so that they had to change the system just before the start of the season?

Thought the horse racing fall out was between Ferguson and JP McManus

 

[BushBlade]

Thought the horse racing fall out was between Ferguson and JP McManus

It was, he was the major shareholder in Man U who sold his shares to the Glazers.

 

[mancunianblade]

If I remember correctly, the Glazers only bought the club because the previous owners fell out with him over a racehorse. They’d “given” him this top horse, and he got substantial winnings from it during its career but then he wanted the stud rights too and dug his heels in.
If you consider that, his choice of replacement (no manager should get to choose who replaces him), his quitting when the team needed a complete rebuild and his constant presence at the club, there’s an argument that he’s undoing a lot of the good work he did.
Wasn’t he also partly responsible for bringing Ronaldo back, at the last minute, when the entire pre-season was based on a system that didn’t suit him, so that they had to change the system just before the start of the season?

Hes on a wedge too, reportedly £50k per week, has an office at the training ground. meddles in everything, there was an article about Ronaldo last week going to Carrington for talks the article stated "Ronaldo entered the complex in the car behind feguson" why?

Hes just always there involved in everything, always peering over the managers shoulder.

 

[mancunianblade]

It was, he was the major shareholder in Man U who sold his shares to the Glazers.

Glazers get shit from Man Utd fans but to be No1 on the list of biggest Net Spend of the past decade shows that the owners putting money in isnt the problem

 

[TJ blade]

As shit as they’ve been, they’re still Man U and still a big draw. One of the most famous clubs in the world.

And the BBC's love child

 

[BushBlade]

Glazers get shit from Man Utd fans but to be No1 on the list of biggest Net Spend of the past decade shows that the owners putting money in isnt the problem

It’s not just about the money though, it’s how you run the club. As you say, Fergie shouldn’t be there and they should have had a proper DoF making the footballing decisions. They’re like very rich versions of Chancer.

 

[mancunianblade]

It’s not just about the money though, it’s how you run the club. As you say, Fergie shouldn’t be there and they should have had a proper DoF making the footballing decisions. They’re like very rich versions of Chancer.

Well that’s The thing isn’t they have a DOF or in their instance a technical director…..Darren Fletcher aka Sir Alex’s puppet

 

[Sharrow Snuff Mill]

I thought this thread was about Jack O`Connell.

 

[Argentinemanager]

I thought this thread was about Jack O`Connell.

Dont you know fergies signing him for man utd, in exchange for harry

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

Nice to see JOC on the pitch today before the game today.

 

[Oohaah! Bob Bookah!]

Nice to see JOC on the pitch today before the game today.

He’s back on grass!

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

No idea what Gaz asked him, the sound is terrible at the back of the Kop.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Think he's just seeing out his contract half teasing a return he knows will never happen before eventually claiming compensation

 

[Scarebus]

Think he's just seeing out his contract half teasing a return he knows will never happen before eventually claiming compensation

That's it mate, positive mental attitude.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

That's it mate, positive mental attitude.

Sorry, will try again;


Everything I see suggests to me his return is very close, and I just know he'll be even better than before. Its all happy stuff. UTB.

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[s6Blades]

Watching the latest episode of Under the Cosh with Tommy Spurr, he said when his injury looked career ending he was put on a sports science course with players who are in the same boat, he then listed a bunch of players on the course with him and he mentions Jack O Conell

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Watching the latest episode of Under the Cosh with Tommy Spurr, he said when his injury looked career ending he was put on a sports science course with players who are in the same boat, he then listed a bunch of players on the course with him and he mentions Jack O Conell

I heard that but was recorded 2 years ago.

 

[Bladesman]

I wonder if they will be asking him a few questions on SUTV tomorrow?

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

Looks like he's got himself a new set of teeth.

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

He said he's not back running yet but hopes to be back on the grass very soon.

 

[Argentinemanager]

Liked duffy saying jack kicked anyone on his side of the pitch , gave everyone a good kick, said after that they always went to the other side of the pitch, cant say i ever noticed it but jack appeared to agree with him, thought both jack and duffy were very good today how i wish we still had prime jack and bounce slayer

 

[Bladesman]

He said he's not back running yet but hopes to be back on the grass very soon.

He seem confident coz other posters don't reckon so?

I am probably going to have to watch it back:

 

[Bladesman]

 

[JT89]

He said he's not back running yet but hopes to be back on the grass very soon.

Running is one thing... twisting, turning, impacts, high intensity running, etc are a whole other level.

 

[Sheffsteel]

Running is one thing... twisting, turning, impacts, high intensity running, etc are a whole other level.

That’s what I thought.

Being fit and healthy is one thing but

Being match fit, able to sprint, twist, turn and take hard tackles and kicks is something entirely different.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Running is one thing... twisting, turning, impacts, high intensity running, etc are a whole other level.

You're spot on.

I just really hope the club continue to look out for him.

We're not obliged to, but I think it's the right thing to do. Coaching badges, training courses, some sort of role in health & conditioning, whatever it is to smooth his transition into life after football. If indeed that is what awaits.

 

[JT89]

You're spot on.

I just really hope the club continue to look out for him.

We're not obliged to, but I think it's the right thing to do. Coaching badges, training courses, some sort of role in health & conditioning, whatever it is to smooth his transition into life after football. If indeed that is what awaits.

I think the fact he's often seen in videos with the squad at training/games would suggest we might be wanting to keep him around in some capacity even if he doesn't return to playing, coaching in the academy and moving up through the coaching ranks maybe?

He seems like a good lad to have around the squad.

I think if we were helping him just out of obligation we'd be paying for him to have rehab elsewhere or different times to team training.

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

That’s what I thought.

Being fit and healthy is one thing but

Being match fit, able to sprint, twist, turn and take hard tackles and kicks is something entirely different.

Doesn't seem to effect* McBurnie.





Never sure whether it's affect or effect.

 

[Bladesman]

That’s what I thought.

Being fit and healthy is one thing but

Being match fit, able to sprint, twist, turn and take hard tackles and kicks is something entirely different.

True but it sounds like he is keen to get back playing and believes it can happen if he rehabs correctly.

 

[WalkelyFan]

I think the fact he's often seen in videos with the squad at training/games would suggest we might be wanting to keep him around in some capacity even if he doesn't return to playing, coaching in the academy and moving up through the coaching ranks maybe?

He seems like a good lad to have around the squad.
I think if we were helping him just out of obligation we'd be paying for him to have rehab elsewhere or different times to team training.

If he is doing courses then the PFA offer a fair amount of assistance. The club may be generous but it is not necessarily needed.

Funding

www.thepfa.com