I agree with this step.

We have been crying out for some stability (both board room and managerial) for years. We finally have that. Even if he loses 3/4 on the spin now, he is the man for the job. He has a group of players we all generally like. They are his players. Let’s leave him to do his job.

Last edited by Aberdeen Arab (27/8/2019 12:30 pm)

I’m all for this new contract, done a excellent job apart from a few blips, brilliant young manger ( still only 39) who’s only going to get better

SuperMario wrote:

I’m all for this new contract, done a excellent job apart from a few blips, brilliant young manger ( still only 39) who’s only going to get better

Aye a few blips like completely fucking up getting us promoted last season.

If he hadn't changed to 2 up top he'd be out the door by Christmas.
Let's hope he doesn't revert back to that on friday .
 

Vast majority of fans won't be behind any manager. Only in the short term after a big success.
I see this as less risky as we don't seem to be in such a dangerous financial position right now.

I suspect it might be aimed at showing those young players we want to extend contracts for that the long term commitment is for all including the manager and leading the way. If the gaffer isnae committed  how can his players believe in the longterm commitment if he's not in the same place.

Far too early imo and ridiculous it’s the news story the week of the derby.

blackandtangerine wrote:

SuperMario wrote:

Harsh to say the least

 
Did he not fuck up promotion like??

Ok b&t, mibbee he did and mibbee he didn't.
But that is all in the past now.
The future is now determinedly TANGERINE.
 

For me the jury is still out on Neilson.  Bar a poor League Cup campaign however the start of the season has been good.  Personally I would have waited to see where we are once the first round of games (against all teams) had completed before making a decision, but I am not seeing how things are working out behind the scenes and maybe that is very positive.  Truth is he has only one task and if he fails to get promotion this year then he should be on his way regardless, at whatever point failure looks potentially likely.  His demeanour at the play-off final was concerning.
Truth be told the jury is still out for me on Ashgar, Brannigan and the new regime (i.e. his son's role is an odd one for me), but a good positive piece on the BBC website today.  I am however very content with Mr Ogren and his release of funds on and off the field.

I'm unsure here.  Then again I was at an event last night at which Gary Neville was saying that Solksjaer needed another two seasons at Man U and should be challenging in the third season before there is any expectation on him.  His view was that it would take at least 2 seasons to get the right team on the park.  Clearly its dependent on Solksjaer (or Neilson) being the right man, but I can't help but think longer term has to be right.