The Ed Woodward Era - RESIGNED
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The Ed Woodward Era - RESIGNED
Jamie Jackson from the Guaardian wrote:
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Woodward has to decide how best to lead the club forward. As the Glazers’ man-across-the-Atlantic he answers solely to the US-based owners, so commands full control of day-to-day affairs. This means the buck stops with him – a responsibility that holds no fear for Woodward – as illustrated by his comments when discussing the cut-throat world of his previous industry, banking.
Woodward worked at Flemings when it was taken over by JP Morgan – a move that concerned co-workers but not him. “I kept my head down, but it would wind me up when people moaned about losing their jobs there,” he told the fanzine United We Stand in 2014. “Part of the high rewards were the high risk.”
Woodward brokered the deal for JP Morgan that bought the Glazers United in 2005. He has a physics degree from Bristol University and a power base as formidable as Sir Alex Ferguson’s once was. Woodward, though, is a more relaxed presence than the Scot, possessing a sangfroid that means Mourinho in high‑maintenance mood will not faze him. Ferguson was the greatest manager in United’s history, not the top executive. Yet when he walked away the Ferguson era gave way to the Woodward era.
Before, the Glazers were content for United to be the Ferguson show. But when he – and the chief executive, David Gill – left in spring 2013 Woodward took charge and, under the Glazers’ command, began a United reboot that can be characterised as a near-revolution in financial and football terms.
The adding of a women’s team, the restructuring of the academy and scouting system and the imminent move to appoint a first director of football in United’s 140‑year history have revamped the sporting side.
Monetarily the assessment was that the club was seriously underperforming. In 2013 United’s count of sponsors stood at no more than 10. Cut to 2018 and under Woodward the number has rocketed. Despite a recent reduction to achieve quality not quantity the tally stands at around 80: the latest, announced this month, is Chivas as the club’s official spirits partner.
Woodward’s razor sharp business acumen is used against him by the large constituency of fans who believe the club is a mere cash cow for the Glazers. They point to a title drought that stands at five years and decisions such as balking at the prices asked for Leicester City’s Harry Maguire and Bayern Munich’s Jérôme Boateng – two central defenders earmarked by Mourinho.
The reasoning here appears sound, though. Woodward and the board looked at two previous signings in the position – Victor Lindelöf and Eric Bailly – and wondered why each was out of favour at times last season and not enjoying the confidence of the man who drove their acquisition. They also factored in Mourinho’s three other centre‑backs – Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo – and wondered whether Maguire or Boateng was really an improvement.
This is how it works at all clubs and Mourinho cannot say funds have not been forthcoming: in five windows since replacing Louis van Gaal in summer 2016 the spend stands at £364.3m on eight buys.
Woodward’s view – and that of the Glazers – may be that after adding 10 outfield players (Zlatan Ibrahimovic came free and Alexis Sánchez was a swap) to the 20 frontline ones inherited, this is a Mourinho squad and it is time for him to focus on what he does have rather than what he does not.
As an astute people‑reader, Mourinho will be conscious that Woodward’s mix of affability and ruthlessness (when required) makes him an operator to be reckoned with. The Portuguese faces the greatest challenge of his career – righting the United tanker – and Woodward may wonder whether the manager remains the best man for the job.
Woodward has hardly been amused by Mourinho’s recent antics. Since the mid-July declaration that pre-season would be “very bad” a gloom has settled on the club which the manager has to lift quickly.
If it is not, then Woodward – and his bosses – are bound to discuss Mourinho’s future. But do not expect any hasty moves. Even if United were to lose to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday and at Burnley in the final match before the international break the clever money would be on Mourinho being given more time.
Yet the biggest mark against Woodward is not transfer policy or the drive to make United a commercial force globally but that his managerial appointments have so far failed to yield a title.
Ferguson’s successor, David Moyes, lasted 34 league games. Van Gaal was sacked for failing to claim a Champions League berth. Mourinho has the Europa League, League Cup and last year’s second-place finish on his United résumé but these are not what he was hired to deliver. The club’s share price on Tuesday hit an all-time high but for Woodward a 21st title is the holy grail.
Woodward believes Mourinho can deliver this season but, should the club go into freefall, the former will have no compunction recommending to the Glazers that the latter be removed.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/22/ed-woodward-manchester-united-jose-mourinho
Another brief to the media by Manchester United's new strong man. Ed Woodward putting his foot down. He is to be taken seriously.
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dark times
absolutely spot on though from the Woody brief here
Mou shitting on them both at times - Lindelof got like 3 starts ffs, yes he looked shaky, but he's also looked fantastic for Sweden. Fully agree with all of that, and the article in general.
It's time for Mourinho to deliver with the players he has brought in over the last couple of season.
The reasoning here appears sound, though. Woodward and the board looked at two previous signings in the position – Victor Lindelöf and Eric Bailly – and wondered why each was out of favour at times last season and not enjoying the confidence of the man who drove their acquisition. They also factored in Mourinho’s three other centre‑backs – Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marchttp://www.goallegacy.net/post?t=41636&mode=replyos Rojo – and wondered whether Maguire or Boateng was really an improvement.
This is how it works at all clubs and Mourinho cannot say funds have not been forthcoming: in five windows since replacing Louis van Gaal in summer 2016 the spend stands at £364.3m on eight buys.
absolutely spot on though from the Woody brief here
Mou shitting on them both at times - Lindelof got like 3 starts ffs, yes he looked shaky, but he's also looked fantastic for Sweden. Fully agree with all of that, and the article in general.
It's time for Mourinho to deliver with the players he has brought in over the last couple of season.
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Neville confirming Woodward personally briefed the media before the Leicester game
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mourinho will not win a title at manure imo. i for one hope they keep him.
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Gary Neville's rant following the leaked news that supposes Mourinho is about to be sacked
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Neville and the SD card reader between his brows need to chill. Mou 100% needs to go.
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Player power kicked Mourinho out of Madrid and he made the same mistake at united.
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Kaladin wrote:Neville and the SD card reader between his brows need to chill. Mou 100% needs to go.
lmaooooooooooooo
he's proper delusional thinking Mou's gonna get unreal support from the fans
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praying Woody gets the boot next
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As per @MullockSMirror, Ed Woodward’s Cheshire home was attacked by 20-30 balaclava clad United fans around 8pm tonight. Woodward and his family weren’t home, thankfully. Depressing story
— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) January 28, 2020
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If it was Firenze, he’d be attacking Ole’s home
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Woodward's home attacked by flairs from United fans, reported to be the Red Army, one of the brigades said to be Firenze himself.
I question the purpose these men have in their lives to perform such a thing even if Woodward really is bafflingly bad at his job.
I question the purpose these men have in their lives to perform such a thing even if Woodward really is bafflingly bad at his job.
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Taking this a bit too far @Frenzy
Looks like you've gained a lot of weight too. I mean I know it is stressful but there's no need to become radical. Seems like you've been hanging out with Unique a bit too much.
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idiots did it on a day we wrap up an ambizioso signing more or less too
I can see why they would be fed up but this is definitely going too far
now it's happened though I hope it at least scares Woody into leaving the club
I can see why they would be fed up but this is definitely going too far
now it's happened though I hope it at least scares Woody into leaving the club
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sounds like some kind of false flag operation to me tbh
maybe done by the new PR guy from the Sun?
maybe done by the new PR guy from the Sun?
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Ed Woodward has resigned as chairman of Manchester United. [@talkSPORT] #afc
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Holy fucking shit
what drama
what a climax
what a plot twist
the SUPER LEAGUE DELIVERS ALREADY
what drama
what a climax
what a plot twist
the SUPER LEAGUE DELIVERS ALREADY
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Hapless_Hans wrote:Holy fucking shit
what drama
what a climax
what a plot twist
the SUPER LEAGUE DELIVERS ALREADY
ffs this is the type of swerves WWE can only dream of
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plssss Kroenke selling us next, plssssss
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European Super League announcement best thing that's happened to football IMO
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All the people behind this should do the honorable thing and step down
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El Gunner wrote:Firenze why are you reporting your own crimes
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Hapless_Hans wrote:Holy fucking shit
what drama
what a climax
what a plot twist
the SUPER LEAGUE DELIVERS ALREADY
WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE
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Firenze
Agnelli where are you?
Agnelli where are you?
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