Super-agent Rob Segal lifts the lid on what's really going on in British football in his Exclusive Column British owners for Chelsea, John Terry's ego, Man United is "a disaster," and Rashford to Liverpool?
There is always something going on in football right now, particularly in the Premier League, no matter which direction you look.
We still don't know what will happen with Chelsea or who will finally take over the club, but it would be wonderful if the next owners were British, because I believe that while success can be achieved, it can also lead to a loss of identity. However, it appears that the aim for British owners is to "purchase a British club in the Championship."
What would be the point of John Terry allegedly attempting to purchase 10% of the company's stock, even if that is true? – What will ten percent accomplish? What exactly would be the point of it? – That's something I don't understand, but it could just be Terry attempting to raise his own profile.
When it comes to Manchester United, one of the Blues' main rivals, they've just been knocked out of the Champions League, and I'm wondering whether this second half of the season is just a classic case of the players knowing they'll be there longer than the manager.It's a disaster waiting to happen, in my opinion. Unfortunately, we live in an age where the player will assess a situation to determine whether or not it is worthwhile to pay attention to these individuals. Ralf Rangnick was brought in by Manchester United knowing that no matter what happened — win, lose, or draw – he would go. The players understand that no matter what happens, they will be there longer than he will, so if he says or does something they don't like, that's it, and it has been demonstrated. The players' thinking will always be, "This is only transitory, so what he says or does doesn't really matter." They should have kept Michael Carrick on an interim basis after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left last year — Manchester United did not need to go out and find someone to hang with. But, in terms of who could take over as the club's permanent manager at the conclusion of the season, they'll need someone who knows the Premier League, can be tactically brilliant in Europe, and can handle high-profile players. If I had to wager, I'd think Mauricio Pochettino will be their favored candidate since he has a solid reputation, is familiar with English football, and is familiar with both Manchester United and the other teams in the league. However, they would have to give him time to oversee a total rebuild, and while the Glazers are unlikely to offer him £300 million, he would like to start again, and if Pochettino did come in, he would almost certainly want to keep Ronaldo, at least for another season. Consider what Ronaldo accomplished against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend when he scored a match-winning hat-trick on his own. The other players can claim anything they want, but the fact is that they are underperforming. They're underperforming right down the middle of the team - for whatever reason, they're not happy with the manager, they're not happy with the system of play.Marcus Rashford exemplifies this. They're all good players, but they're not playing well.
I'm wondering if Rashford got caught up in all the OBEs and off-field ambassador responsibilities a little too early. He should have primarily focused on the football side of things, in my opinion. In terms of the recent Liverpool ties... Never, ever
The reality is that Rashford has not performed well in the last two years, and given the current financial status of football, clubs are reluctant to offer players four or five-year contracts when they still have 18 months or two years left on their current contracts.
The days of never allowing a player's contract to expire are long gone. But I believe one thing is certain: they will declare "no new contracts until a manager is in place," and when the permanent boss arrives in the summer, he will be involved in the process of determining who is signed and who is sold. In an ideal scenario, Manchester United would love to keep Rashford because we all know the attributes he offers when he's fit and firing. But I believe Manchester United is constantly mired in drama - just the other day, Rashford was spotted arguing with a fan, and you have to wonder how it happened given Manchester United's security.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move elsewhere this summer.
I may talk about Manchester United's or Chelsea's or any other club's flaws, but who actually has power over football? Who is in charge of football's image? – I believe it is the head of these football clubs' media departments. They're the ones who have turned their fans away from the truth. Arsenal was the first team to try to control every breath their players took. These are the individuals that are responsible for removing football from the hands of supporters.
However, regardless of the industry's inner workings, fans still adore the sport and will turn out in force to support their team, so looking ahead to this weekend's fixtures, the pick of the bunch appears to be Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United, which is a crucial game in the race for the top four. After defeating Sevilla in the Europa League earlier this week, the Hammers will be full of confidence. Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, are erratic-However, they can both score goals, therefore this game could end in a high-scoring draw, such as 3-3.
On the other hand, I believe Newcastle United is no longer in danger of relegation. Burnley, I believe, is the key one, and you wouldn't bet against them getting a few results to get out of trouble. However, Norwich City and Watford are almost certainly going to be relegated, so will Brentford, Leeds United, or Everton join them? Everton's two games in hand will feel like a lump of concrete around their neck — there will be so much pressure. Time will tell, but if they start poorly after the international break, it could be the final nail in their coffin.
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