Drumpot wrote: » The owners ultimately make the call on who to hire and sanction all transfers. The CEO, as I understand it, is their man in the club who tries to keep everything functioning, gives the owners recommendations and possibly negotiates for players. So why is Woodward paid the big bucks? To pass on responsibility to others or to help make sure the club functions as smoothly as possible ? He is paid handsomely for his role, so I don't know why people are so quick to assume he is doing a good job. I know Jose Mourihno has won the major club trophies we would like to win so having confidence that he can do that makes sense. He has form. What has Woodward got form at ? Marketing ? In his first year he did a terrible job in terms of transfers. Since then he has signed players but were they value for money ? Is he a good negotiator ? I honestly don't know but don't presume he is because he signed players with a gargantuan budget at his disposal. What role does he play in manager and player choices ? None ? A little ? A lot ? I don't honestly know, but if its not him deciding who is ? He is a Glazer Stooge and his backround is marketing. Is there any reason to not believe that the club has perhaps signed players based on their marketing potential ? Given the way the club value has soared , even during a poor on field period, why do people think that the owners primary target is on field success ? Its a target, but not as important as increasing the value of the club. They don't necessarily go hand in hand if Uniteds valuation as the worlds most expensive club is anything to go by. And then there is club spending that gets airbrushed to sound impressive. Bearing in mind the club is worth the most in the world, how is Uniteds spending impressive in comparison to the top spending clubs ? At times it is at best equal, but generally not that of the worlds "richest" club. You see, Woodward may not be terrible at his job but its not clear how good or competent he is or what his or the owners priorities are when it comes to squad acquisitions. At least with Gill and Ferguson we have a CEO and manager who had priorities set before the newer owners came on board and who could advise and steer the owners in a certain direction. Woodward was only ever a Glazer employee, so all we have now is a CEO whose only interest ever was serving the owners who leveraged the club to potential bankrupt levels . .
bangkok wrote: » He is not a glazer stooge and his background is not marketing..
Adamocovic wrote: » It's kind of like we go through cycles during the break each year. We have now entered the Woodward one. The way I look at it the general theme goes recently goes like:The Review: It wasn't perfect but we saw improvement. Speak of optimism for the upcoming season, some bring up their concern but push it back ever so slightly due to the break Initial transfer rumours: debates occur on the validity of the sources We make an early purchase! The place goes wild: we've done some early business a sign of things to come, good man Woodward The Wishlist: After the brilliant start we all prepare our wishlists and the teams demands. Rooney debate Pogba debate: we open up the floor to go over a debate regarding a big name player Off-season inspection: here we criticise players for their off-season shenanigans Why are they here: We haven't gotten rid of enough yet. Defenders normally the focus for moving on. Questions rise about Woodward: there hasn't been a transfer in a while.. Pre-season Speculation: a few reserves and unlikely talents tipped to come good this season, and ultimately probably won't. I'm guilty of this. Damn you James Wilson! Where the **** are our transfers?: the cracks begin to show, people are angry that we haven't been doing enough business. Some remain strong that it will be done. The Woodward debate rages on. Pre-Season starts: Pre-season gets going. We win our games and look well doing so, optimism begins to rise. Team debate: Still we need to add someone. But is it our defence or our attack that is the issue? Hype Train: You know what? We're absolutely looking brilliant at pre-season. Why bother bringing anyone else in! Anything now is surplus to requirements. Transfer deadline: By now we've brought in some great big name player. That will cool the Woodward debate for another while. Sad to see <insert squad player here> go though. The Week Before: Optimism in full swing. Some doubts are creeping out but quickly stamped on, it's a party of gifs and we're getting on for the most part. Some are interchangeable and I may have missed a few.
Mitch Connor wrote: » He was part of the banking/finance team that helped structure and push through the Glazer takeover. Then moved to United under them. Then took over commercial arm. then the club. His background wasn't in marketing but not a Glazer stooge? Is that purely an argument on terminolgy? Absolutely a Glazerite.
jayo26 wrote: » Wtf are funking pops.??? I'm definitely out if the loop thankfully.
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Cantona's Collars wrote: » You should pop into GameStop,they have loads of them. My young lad loves them.
Lord TSC wrote: » With the kids going on tour, I'm looking forward to week what influence McKenna has on the coaching team and tactical set up then. If he has players coming with him into his first few matches that know his style, it should help him lay the ground work a bit quicker too.
How Soon Is Now wrote: » Haha no way I'm buying United funko pops I have more then 100 of normsl ones. I actually just spent about 100 euro buying 3 from UK that couldn't get here. It's a major addiction until you figure out ya I can't get them all anyway!
Mitch Connor wrote: » Pft, what did you say? Couldn't hear you over the sounds of your creaking bones, old man. Is 26 the year you were born? #burn #sickburn #heyfellowcoolkids
Mitch Connor wrote: » whats you favourite?:o:D
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