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Originally Posted by devo22
Unless they nosedive, I think he should get the year for sure. He's inherited a bad squad and it takes a lot of time to change that, especially since he hasn't been backed as much as needed so far (member when he said they'd replace Lukaku for sure? I member).
Tactically I think he's in a dilemma. It's clear he knows that this team is best on the counter, but expectations at United are different. This team lacks a clear identity, but that's down to his predecessors. Ole tries his best to bring youth talent into the squad, but again, it takes time.
This year is a write-off, but they've commotted to building longterm and I'm fine with that. Changing managers would do nothing in this situation. What has Dyche done to be even in this conversation for you? How would he help this team in this situation?
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I brought up Dyche because Burnley have scored more goals than United this year. There are issues at United, but there is still enough talent they shouldn't be getting outscored by a route one team. And I saw another horrible number where they have scored one goal or fewer in something like 17 of their last 21 games. As for Lukaku, if Ole still wanted him there he'd be there. I know youth takes time, but you also have to play them and not keeping sending Lingard and Mata out there. If you're gonna suck, might as well suck with some promise.
Ole will get the year, but it's not like he has a great track record of success as a PL manager. He had a wonderful start at United, but that's now abundantly clear that was a bump more due to Mourinho being gone than anything he did. And it's gonna be harder to get backed when you don't even make Europa League let alone Champions League. At this point it looks like EL is gonna be a struggle for United.