He lives not too far away I believe. Mark Robins is my guess as the first name of an unemployed manager that came into my head.
Chances were you wasn't going to beat Chelsea, so why not do it before the international break. I suppose unless you've only just got your next man in the last few days.
He was just saying he didn't look as though he was enjoying his football, even when he scored he didn't look happy. I don't think Roy was having a go at the guy, just saying that hopefully with the new guy onboard he'll get back into enjoying his game.
We've been one of a few Prem clubs linked with van Nistelrooy - ever since he oversaw United dumping us out of the Leagur Cup... some 'sources' (which I never give much credence to) claiming we'd actually approached and spoken to him - likely complete bollocks... but would definitely excite the fans ...