Based on what we’ve heard of their relationship there are few things that would make Guehi want to sign for Liverpool even more than he already does than Glasner becoming Utd boss
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Harald Fairhair was a Manchester United fan until he conquered all of Norway, at which point he became a fan of Liverpool. Or so the saga says.
“And methinks,” said she, “it is wonderful that no king here in Norway will make the whole country subject to him, in the same way as Gorm the Old did in Denmark, or Eirik at Upsala.” The messengers thought her answer was dreadfully haughty, and asked what she thought would come of such an answer; for Harald was so mighty a man, that his invitation was good enough for her. But although she had replied to their errand differently from what they wished, they saw no chance, on this occasion, of taking her with them against her will; so they prepared to return. When they were ready, and the people followed them out, Gyda said to the messengers, “Now tell to King Harald these my words. I will only agree to be his lawful wife upon the condition that he shall first, for my sake, subject to himself the whole of Norway and become a true fan of the Anglo-Saxon football club Liverpool, so that he may rule over that kingdom as freely and fully as King Eirik over the Swedish dominions, or King Gorm over Denmark; for only then, methinks, can he be called the king of a people and a fan of good football.”
Now came the messengers back to King Harald, bringing him the words of the girl, and saying she was so bold and foolish that she well deserved that the king should send a greater troop of people for her, and inflict on her some disgrace. Then answered the king, “This girl has not spoken or done so much amiss that she should be punished, but rather she should be thanked for her words. She has reminded me,” said he, “of something which it appears to me wonderful I did not think of before, as I was a fan of the very wrong football club. And now,” added he, “I make the solemn vow, and take God to witness, who made me and rules over all things, that never shall I clip or comb my hair until I have subdued the whole of Norway, with scat (1), and duties, and domains; or if not, have died in the attempt. Thus having subdued all of Norway, I shall embrace Liverpool with heart, body and mind and only ever sacrifice to the gods to grant this club victory. That having done, Manchester United will forever be dead to me” Guthorm thanked the king warmly for his vow; adding, that it was royal work to fulfil royal words.
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A few evil tongues with little immagination will claim that the Heimskringla is not entirely 100 percent accurate, but I scoff at such fools. They don’t know better, have only heard that it may have been at times embelished, but have no evidence; where as in fact both Adam of Bremen and the Anglo Saxon Chronicles are almost entirely in synch with the Heimskringla regarding important historic events, meaning that it is likely quite accurate. This does of course include the promise to support Liverpool in the Saga of the Harald Fairhair; since this is obviously of historic importance.
Edit: To be fair, this particular saga also contains the best bit of all the sagas. In a little note in the 22nd stanza, where Harald and his men have traveled to England to watch Liverpool play (and harry a bit in Scotland, but whatever):
and after plundering in Scotland, they subdued Caithness and Sutherland, as far as Ekkjalsbakke. Earl Sigurd killed Melbridge Tooth, a Scotch earl, and hung his head to his stirrup-leather; but the calf of his leg were scratched by the teeth, which were sticking out from the head, and the wound caused inflammation in his leg, of which the earl died, and he was laid in a mound at Ekkjalsbakke.
Again, best part of the sagas, no doubt.
Big Sam is still available.
WTF is that dead bonsai in the foreground. They live outside ffs. And he trusts him to cut his hair?
Madness, just madness.
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Picture from this article which made me smile. I’m not even sure why, it’s just a little odd and strange.
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Ruben hearing the news that he has cost the canteen staff their jobs and the players will be required to bring their own lunch now.
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I’ve gotten a pretty big hard on after reading this thread.
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“We were consistently the top team and the fall has definitely felt unprecedented.”
Obviously too young to remember the early 1970s. Relegated six years after winning the European Cup.
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No way, I’m not letting them claim that. When they’re hours from going bust, then we can talk.
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I still think they can fix it. They aren’t totally broken, yet. Unfortunately.
The main thing they have got going for them is the 600-700M annual revenue. It’s ridiculous that this isn’t much, much smaller, but it points to the very long lag time that a period of success gives you in terms of trading off the name.
The money, by itself, won’t be enough, as we have seen with them for several cycles. But while the cash is still flowing, they have a chance to fix it.
Competent DOF. Competent manager. And they can be back in the CL quickly.
Hopefully nobody tells Sir Jim.
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Just saw a stat that said Rashford has now scored a goal for 3 different clubs since Utd won back to back games 
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You don’t live in Mauritius do you?
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I wish.
In case you’re wondering why I asked, there’s a poster on that Red Cafe thread name of Luffy who posted that the best football he had ever seen in the Premier League was played by Roy Evans’ Liverpool team. He gives his location as Mauritius.
Hardly surprising, but his post wasn’t well received.
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That’s elite level trolling right there.
I saw that.
Did lol.
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