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Roy Keane or Jose Mourinho - who'll succeed Ferguson at Manchester United?

One of the biggest jobs in world football awaits the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson. Could a past Old Trafford hero be a contender?

by Subhash Chandra Yadav on 12 April 2007

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If Sir Alex Ferguson lays his hands on the Holy Grail this season and also manages to win the Premiership with Manchester United, I would not be surprised if he calls it a day. He has spent a mind-boggling 21 years with the club and achieved so much. I need not mention all that, though!

'There is no doubt in my mind that Keane can take United to the next level in club football, both on the domestic and the European stage'

The big question going forward would be who's next in line to fill in the shoes of the fiery Scot? It is a colossal position in the football world. It is unprecedented in modern-day football to see somebody committed to a club for so long, and also have the drive and desire to achieve everything possible. I reckon there are two people who would be perfect for the job. The first one is the son of the soil, a true-bred Manchester United player, an understudy to Fergie -- none other than Roy Keane. The second is the 'Special One', the man who has been with Chelsea and worked wonders with them.

It is difficult to chose between the two. Keane was an amazing player during his United days. The driver, the engine of the team. Who can ever forget his performance against Juventus in the 1999 semi-final? Even during his last days with the club, the buzz was loud and clear. He could be the next one to don the role of the manager at the club in the near future. He is already having a managerial stint with Sunderland and has worked wonders with them in the Championship. He knows how to motivate players. He knows the game like the back of his hand, a leader in the true sense of the word. There is no doubt in my mind that he can take United to the next level in club football both on the domestic and the European stage.

Jose worked wonders with Porto. He managed to win the Champions League with them by slaughtering bigger teams on the way. With Chelsea he has managed two back-to-back titles. A great team needs a great manager for them to achieve what they are set out to. And Jose has done just that with Chelsea. He has a great footballing mind. He may be a big-mouth, but I guess that works in his favour. He is good at unsettling opposition at press conferences.

Comments (8)

by TIM on April 12, 2007

Sunderland is a club being moulded by Roy and ST Niall. Why would he want to go to United and work for Americans and at the end of the day just be there to maintain standards. At Sunderland he has Irish backing Irish money and he knows that something special is in the process of being created.. Besides , I'm sure Celtic would be closer to his heart than United

by vinod vasudevan on April 12, 2007

I feel that Roy Keane is the best choice he made alot of wonders for manchester united we know that he still have that caliber to repeat it. Jose is good with others not with manunited. So ROY YOU ARE NEXT ALEX OF MANCHESTER UNITED

by tunde on April 12, 2007

i was thinking the same lastnight, when i figured Sir alex might leave if he wins the trebble again, the thought of Jose Managing United one day is well posssible, but doubt big name players like Rooney, Rio and Ronaldo can handle his toughness.

by craig on April 12, 2007

HOW OLD ARE YOU TUNDE. have you followed united over 20 years like i have.. SAF is the man who kicked a boot at possibly the best known footballer and the highest paid footballer ever David beckam HE HAD TO HAVE STICHES. i live in manchester.. my friend knows ryan giggs he told me him self about how saf went round every pub in the area to track down paul mcgraph and denis irwin and ppublically bollocked them outside the pub because they had a match next day... SAF NOT TOUGH ENOUGH.. one.. he is scottish (that says it all) two he would eat "moan"rinio for lunch three he is the only man that could have the balls to sort out the england the man is GOD.... and as for "moan"rinio managing man u.. i dont care if he brings us trophies... i want to see goals who want to pay £45 at man u to watch one goal and 88 minutes of defending NO THANKYOU

by CRAIG on April 12, 2007

Tim you have have keane... he as a leader would probably produce a dirty team i was never his biggest fan.. although he was a good servent to us.. his temper and attitude on the pitch would definatly breed a dirty team and dirty teams do well but never win anything at premiership level.. next managirial stop mark hughes thank youvery much

by Kirk on April 12, 2007

I agree that Roy Keane knows how to motivate his players.He demands 150% from his players.Sunderland were second from bottom when he came and now they are top.He imposes discipline.I read his biography and he seems to know what he talks about.He's played under Clough and SAF and has learnt and been inspired by them.Besdes he knows Man Utd inside out.If he took the job he would remain there for long.That wouldn't be the case for mourinho.he'ld maybe stay 3 seasons then look for a job abroad after having won everything.

by Steve on April 13, 2007

Not Maureen, he is terrible in the transfer market

by Steve on April 13, 2007

Not Maureen, he is terrible in the transfer market

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