Duncan Edwards 2,237 Posted December 26, 2023 Given that it looks like he’ll soon be back on the market; would you take Wayne Rooney as a replacement for Wagner? Young ambitious, elite level player…what’s not to like? 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,434 Posted December 26, 2023 Stupid question. So a stupid answer. Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted December 26, 2023 No, but I would have taken Steven Schumacher, who's been snapped up by Stoke. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,131 Posted December 26, 2023 On a serious note, Wagner has had a lot of exceptional circumstances to deal with which has led to me giving him the benefit of the doubt so far, particularly when it is clear he still has the dressing room. That said, when Sarge is back (and Hanley fully match fit) there really are no excuses left for Wagner. If we haven't progressed significantly by the end of the season I can certainly see Knapper pulling the trigger. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,742 Posted December 26, 2023 Think is rather obvious Wagner won't be going anywhere until the end of the season so even a stupid question like this one is rather pointless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,237 Posted December 26, 2023 31 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Think is rather obvious Wagner won't be going anywhere until the end of the season so even a stupid question like this one is rather pointless Why did you start your Is Wagner tactically inept thread then? Yes. But as far as you’re concerned he’s not going anywhere. Completely pointless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 447 Posted December 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Duncan Edwards said: Given that it looks like he’ll soon be back on the market; would you take Wayne Rooney as a replacement for Wagner? Young ambitious, elite level player…what’s not to like? A manager was always going to have an impossible job there when they sacked a manager who was popular with players and them in good form and in play off contention. Sacking the manager was always going to be demoralising and confusing to the players, and having a new manager come in with a different style of play was always going to be a huge slap in the face. Rooney was stupid for taking the job in those conditions, but probably not to blame for the decline. No though. The answer is no, no, no. No thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
percy varco 199 Posted December 26, 2023 No. Circus of a Manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 122 Posted December 27, 2023 5 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said: Given that it looks like he’ll soon be back on the market; would you take Wayne Rooney as a replacement for Wagner? Young ambitious, elite level player…what’s not to like? Every bloody thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Raggatip 60 Posted December 27, 2023 wouldn't take him but I'd take his predecessor Eustace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,250 Posted December 27, 2023 19 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Think is rather obvious Wagner won't be going anywhere until the end of the season so even a stupid question like this one is rather pointless Wagner ought to be able to keep us in touching distance of the play-offs but if it goes horribly wrong over the coming weeks and that looks unlikely then there is no reason to keep him especially if a replacement suddenly becomes available. Wagner will probably get us tantalisingly close but not close enough and will be removed in the summer. Knapper will then get a bit of stick for not acting sooner but that's the way it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,020 Posted December 27, 2023 Sooner take Mikey Rooney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 75 Posted December 28, 2023 I'd rather take Smith back than have Rooney! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norwich canary 73 Posted December 28, 2023 On 26/12/2023 at 18:39, Duncan Edwards said: Given that it looks like he’ll soon be back on the market; would you take Wayne Rooney as a replacement for Wagner? Young ambitious, elite level player…what’s not to like? I would rather have a Scottish more experienced manager previously played in Germany and the proud owner of a champions league medal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,434 Posted December 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, norwich canary said: I would rather have a Scottish more experienced manager previously played in Germany and the proud owner of a champions league medal ONLY if they have marked Zidane out of the game. Go on, never going to find one of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 302 Posted December 28, 2023 4 hours ago, norwich canary said: I would rather have a Scottish more experienced manager previously played in Germany and the proud owner of a champions league medal ............and a relegation to the 3rd division 🤗 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
