There's some tripe on here today 
DL, how can you post what you have with no hint of irony?
Chelsea are the epitome of glory hunters. The club was modestly supported and had minimal success before Abramovich splashed his own cash and bought you success, which otherwise would have been far beyond the club's reach.
Utd, however, have been the best supported team for decades, even in the days when the club was not successful. The club was unique before SAF. Firstly, no other club suffered the Munich air disaster. It was a tragedy that so many players were killed in their prime- players who had been blazing a trail for English clubs in Europe. The disaster gained Utd huge public sympathy and support in the aftermath and many people here and abroad took to supporting the club. Utd's support across the UK, in particular, was forged then and was maintained in the 70s and 80s when other clubs enjoyed much greater success. Secondly, Utd rebuilt quickly and Busby assembled a team which was seen as exciting and glamorous. Utd again blazed a trail for English clubs in Europe and were successful, of course, with Best, Law and Charlton to the fore. It was easy for fans then to identify with the club and its rise to prominence again after Munich.
Utd have a fanbase around the world, but so do all the leading European clubs. Spurs rely on a fanbase which stretches wider than a district in north London. Our game has global appeal. People in China or the USA, for example, will associate themselves with clubs for many different reasons. SAF has always ensured that the appeal Utd had in the 60s has been maintained- no success based on 1-0 scorelines, but relentless attacking play, drama and exciting, talented players. Not many Koreans want to celebrate Arsenal's great defence by wearing Bould & Keon shirts, but you can still sell them ones bearing the names of Cantona or Beckham. Fans want to be part of that culture.
SAF has had phenomenal success. Some fans of other clubs will naturally feel bitterness and resentment towards the successful; that's human nature. But I think many others feel the game is enriched by his contribution. How many nailbiting dramas has his team delivered? He would not have been so successful without being so committed and determined to the point of being self centred and blinkered at times. He will defend his players without compromise even when he perhaps shouldn't. But few will speak against him because he is or has been loyal, generous and supportive towards them. Almost all his fellow managers speak highly of him; almost all say that he has helped them, giving his time and advice and often publicly supporting those under pressure. None will give up so much of their own time for others. He wouldn't get the best out of so many individuals for so long if he didn't have great qualities, which others recognise and respond to. Like most high achievers though, he tends to show his frustrations when other people don't live up to his standards and feels a great sense of injustice when he's been wronged. But on balance, the positives far outweigh the negatives. You'd have him as your manager tomorrow if he was available.
DL, how can you post what you have with no hint of irony?
Chelsea are the epitome of glory hunters. The club was modestly supported and had minimal success before Abramovich splashed his own cash and bought you success, which otherwise would have been far beyond the club's reach. Utd, however, have been the best supported team for decades, even in the days when the club was not successful. The club was unique before SAF. Firstly, no other club suffered the Munich air disaster. It was a tragedy that so many players were killed in their prime- players who had been blazing a trail for English clubs in Europe. The disaster gained Utd huge public sympathy and support in the aftermath and many people here and abroad took to supporting the club. Utd's support across the UK, in particular, was forged then and was maintained in the 70s and 80s when other clubs enjoyed much greater success. Secondly, Utd rebuilt quickly and Busby assembled a team which was seen as exciting and glamorous. Utd again blazed a trail for English clubs in Europe and were successful, of course, with Best, Law and Charlton to the fore. It was easy for fans then to identify with the club and its rise to prominence again after Munich.
Utd have a fanbase around the world, but so do all the leading European clubs. Spurs rely on a fanbase which stretches wider than a district in north London. Our game has global appeal. People in China or the USA, for example, will associate themselves with clubs for many different reasons. SAF has always ensured that the appeal Utd had in the 60s has been maintained- no success based on 1-0 scorelines, but relentless attacking play, drama and exciting, talented players. Not many Koreans want to celebrate Arsenal's great defence by wearing Bould & Keon shirts, but you can still sell them ones bearing the names of Cantona or Beckham. Fans want to be part of that culture.
SAF has had phenomenal success. Some fans of other clubs will naturally feel bitterness and resentment towards the successful; that's human nature. But I think many others feel the game is enriched by his contribution. How many nailbiting dramas has his team delivered? He would not have been so successful without being so committed and determined to the point of being self centred and blinkered at times. He will defend his players without compromise even when he perhaps shouldn't. But few will speak against him because he is or has been loyal, generous and supportive towards them. Almost all his fellow managers speak highly of him; almost all say that he has helped them, giving his time and advice and often publicly supporting those under pressure. None will give up so much of their own time for others. He wouldn't get the best out of so many individuals for so long if he didn't have great qualities, which others recognise and respond to. Like most high achievers though, he tends to show his frustrations when other people don't live up to his standards and feels a great sense of injustice when he's been wronged. But on balance, the positives far outweigh the negatives. You'd have him as your manager tomorrow if he was available.
). He makes our leftbacks look composed.