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Man Utd chose wrong manager from right country as ideal Ruben Amorim successor was there
OPINION: Manchester United made a major managerial appointment mistake, and it's obvious to see as the man they overlooked can't stop winning and is emerging as one of the best bosses in the business
The last time an Austrian managed in the Premier League, his team went downhill faster than favourite son Franz Klammer. That was back in 2021, when Ralf Rangnick took charge of Manchester United as caretaker boss on an interim basis.
If that sounds odd, it's because it was. Rangnick went on to become known as 'Wreck-it Ralf' - and left at the end of his first season because he wanted to take charge of the Austrian national team.
But fast forward to now and another Austrian is doing the exact opposite to what Rangnick did. He's repairing the reputation of his nation when it comes to success, not to mention enhancing his own one beyond what anyone had ever imagined.
Take a bow, Oliver Glasner. In fact, about the only thing Glasner has got wrong since taking charge of Crystal Palace is to defend Rangnick in an interview, insisting people have got it all wrong when it comes to his close friend.
But we can forgive him for this, because what Glasner is doing at Palace is nothing short of remarkable.
Before Glasner replaced Roy Hodgson in 2024, Palace had never won a single trophy. Now they have two.
And Palace can't stop winning. Liverpool, the best team in the land and reigning English champions, are the latest victims of Glasner and his unstoppable team.
Not content with beating them in the Community Shield on penalties in pre-season, after beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Palace took them down in the league last weekend as well.
Leaving Arne Slot's head spinning so much that he, of all people, was left complaining about too much stoppage time at the end.
Talk about a lack of self-awareness. But never mind Slot. The season so far has belonged to one man. Glasner. Palace are unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions, equalling a club record dating back to 1969.
The high-flying Eagles now sit third in the table, bang in the title race. And had it not been for some baffling bureaucracy, Palace would be competing in the Europa League instead of the Conference League.
What would United give for Europa football? Back-to-back wins? Or the lofty heights of a place in the top four?
They chose the wrong Austrian. And even his club's decision to sell some big names for big fees, including Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, has had no impact on Glasner's progress.
Chairman Steve Parish deserves huge credit for appointing Glasner. He did his homework and targeted someone with a genuine talent for rejuvenating struggling sides.
The biggest decision a chairman ever has to make is deciding who the manager should be. And Parish appears to have hit the jackpot. Unlike his team, when it comes to how much top-flight managers get paid, Glasner isn't even in the top half of the table.
Ruben Amorim is earning almost double what Glasner is. And football is so fanciful and fickle that United should be now looking to replace Amorim with someone who comes at half the price.
So Parish needs to secure Glasner's future - and quick. Glasner's current deal runs out next summer and he will have seen the likes of Thomas Frank secure a move to a bigger club with double the wages.
And however much it costs Parish to keep Glasner it will be money well spent, because he's worth his weight in gold.
Daily Star Sunday
OPINION: Manchester United made a major managerial appointment mistake, and it's obvious to see as the man they overlooked can't stop winning and is emerging as one of the best bosses in the business
The last time an Austrian managed in the Premier League, his team went downhill faster than favourite son Franz Klammer. That was back in 2021, when Ralf Rangnick took charge of Manchester United as caretaker boss on an interim basis.
If that sounds odd, it's because it was. Rangnick went on to become known as 'Wreck-it Ralf' - and left at the end of his first season because he wanted to take charge of the Austrian national team.
But fast forward to now and another Austrian is doing the exact opposite to what Rangnick did. He's repairing the reputation of his nation when it comes to success, not to mention enhancing his own one beyond what anyone had ever imagined.
Take a bow, Oliver Glasner. In fact, about the only thing Glasner has got wrong since taking charge of Crystal Palace is to defend Rangnick in an interview, insisting people have got it all wrong when it comes to his close friend.
But we can forgive him for this, because what Glasner is doing at Palace is nothing short of remarkable.
Before Glasner replaced Roy Hodgson in 2024, Palace had never won a single trophy. Now they have two.
And Palace can't stop winning. Liverpool, the best team in the land and reigning English champions, are the latest victims of Glasner and his unstoppable team.
Not content with beating them in the Community Shield on penalties in pre-season, after beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Palace took them down in the league last weekend as well.
Leaving Arne Slot's head spinning so much that he, of all people, was left complaining about too much stoppage time at the end.
Talk about a lack of self-awareness. But never mind Slot. The season so far has belonged to one man. Glasner. Palace are unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions, equalling a club record dating back to 1969.
The high-flying Eagles now sit third in the table, bang in the title race. And had it not been for some baffling bureaucracy, Palace would be competing in the Europa League instead of the Conference League.
What would United give for Europa football? Back-to-back wins? Or the lofty heights of a place in the top four?
They chose the wrong Austrian. And even his club's decision to sell some big names for big fees, including Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, has had no impact on Glasner's progress.
Chairman Steve Parish deserves huge credit for appointing Glasner. He did his homework and targeted someone with a genuine talent for rejuvenating struggling sides.
The biggest decision a chairman ever has to make is deciding who the manager should be. And Parish appears to have hit the jackpot. Unlike his team, when it comes to how much top-flight managers get paid, Glasner isn't even in the top half of the table.
Ruben Amorim is earning almost double what Glasner is. And football is so fanciful and fickle that United should be now looking to replace Amorim with someone who comes at half the price.
So Parish needs to secure Glasner's future - and quick. Glasner's current deal runs out next summer and he will have seen the likes of Thomas Frank secure a move to a bigger club with double the wages.
And however much it costs Parish to keep Glasner it will be money well spent, because he's worth his weight in gold.
Daily Star Sunday