The international break is over and it’s back to business for many clubs around the world.
A special mention and shout out to Hugo Broos and the Bafana Bafana boys for securing their place at the African Cup of Nations.
During the international break, the boys managed to secure their spot without even having kicked a ball. Really impressive after fans were left disappointed for so many years running.
Are Bafana Bafana finally turning the page? Are the World Champs, the Springboks, having a positive influence?
One thing is for sure, Bafana has for a long time now showed massive improvements in their game and their results.
They finished their group tops, having won 4, drawn 2, with no losses. This is a very exciting group of players that are starting to understand each other really well.
But, GoalMOUTH has learnt his lesson before about speaking before the time, especially about something you are still very unsure of.
Let’s hang on to see how well we do on the real stage, when it matters most.
Back in England, a new era dawns upon Manchester United as we see the impressive and highly rated Ruben Amorim take over the hot-seat.
One of the most wanted coaches in Europe at the moment and he has chosen to be a red devil.
What’s more impressive the calm nature around this manager, who knows how to win things and turn something out of nothing.
Ruben Amorim enters probably one of the most watched clubs around the world, whether it be true fans watching or the opposition, hoping to see us fail.
He knows all eyes will be on him Sunday when Manchester United take on newly promoted Ipswich Town, managed by former United coach, Kieron McKenna, who was heavily tipped to take over at United at one stage.
Ruben brings in a new breath of fresh air and an opportunity for a manager to finally change our pattern and style of play, in a much more positive way.
At Sporting Lisbon, who Ruben has turned into a giant of the Portuguese league, having won three consecutive titles and was well on his way this season to a fourth.
The 4-3-3 formation is a teasing thought many fans have been battling with, with no coach growing the balls to try it. Ruben screams adventure and it takes a coach with big balls to take on a job at Manchester United.
We can definitely expect big things to happen at United and it might not be this season, but we will see the change.
For now, lets allow that dull red side there somewhere in Liverpool to believe it’s their time. A few more games and you will start seeing the slip and suddenly a lot will be questioned.
The only time you notice Liverfool is when every other teams is struggling in the league, which is proven, but it will seem as if they are on some kind of form.
Anyway, I sound like a bunch of sour grapes speaking about those old fools.
Speaking about struggling teams, Manchester City losing four in a row for the first time in years should give you the indication.
The Premier League is about to enter the very busy period and after this period, we will see the log starting to take some shape.
It’s only after this period that can you properly determine who is in the race or running for arguably one of the best trophies in the world of football.
All eyes will be on Manchester United this Sunday and let’s give our new manager a warm welcome, even you Liverfool supporters can join in. Don’t forget, you heavily chased this manager and only settled for Arno Slot when Ruben said no.
No means no, but don’t be sour, give Ruben a welcome.
DISCLAIMER: These are the views of GoalMOUTH, if you don’t like them, great, I’d like to hear why.
So step into my GOAL and don’t mind to watch your MOUTH! 🙂
...