Prestwich_Blue said:
We've all assumed (and I suspect it's the case) that Baconface is going to be Gollum's mentor for 2 or 3 years. But what happens if something happens to Baconface (not that I wish any harm on him) in the first 6 months and he can't carry out that role? That would be interesting.
This is going to be it and why I think rumours of their demise are, at present, greatly exaggerated. United still have key personelle in all the right corridors of power (in this country at least), and Bacon is still here. He's not stepping away from them completely, there's just going to be a new figurehead. He's still about to steady the ship when it needs it. Moyes can pootle along at his own pace and anytime it looks like it's going pear shaped Slur can jump in and remedy the situation.
Moyes on his own isn't going to be enough to ensure mid table. They'll still have all the same scouts, most of the coaching staff, players, everything. And I think their influence is going to extend far longer than one retirement. My Jelly and Ice cream is on hold for now. Them finishing third and potless below us and Chelsea would be more than enough for his first season in charge IMO.