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Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018 pt3

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  • #2192
    tinofapples
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,993 ✭✭✭tinofapples


    Young Kluivert off to Roma it seems.


  • #2193
    Shanotheslayer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,191 ✭✭✭✭Shanotheslayer


    bangkok wrote: »
    Speaking of defenders, was out with chris smalling a few days ago. He was in good spirits despite not going to world cup

    .....


  • #2194
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,923 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    I'd be gutted to see him go to Barca, genuinely thought we had him last year.. As much as I rate him I don't think he'd suit our current style of play

    A defensively solid one who looks to take their chances when they come along? Pretty much how Atletico play. The fact that he can play both on the right and off the striker, is friends with Pogba and seems to really like United, at least has in the past, ticks a lot of the boxes for me.

    It'd just be a case of getting over his horrid celebrations after heartbreak 2 years ago :p


  • #2195
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    The Griezmann saga could be over before the WC even starts but it'll be interesting to see Deschamps attempts to play Pogba and Griezmann in the same system and whether it changes over the course of the tournament.


  • #2196
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    S.M.B. wrote: »
    The Griezmann saga could be over before the WC even starts but it'll be interesting to see Deschamps attempts to play Pogba and Griezmann in the same system and whether it changes over the course of the tournament.

    Pogba needs to hit the ground running in the WC.

    He's very much still a popular figure with the French fans, but a lot are desperate for him to rediscover his form. He plays well but a lot more is expected of him, and this is frustrating some fans.

    The fans seem willing to continue with him, or at least the ones I've talked to, pointing out that when he turns it on can change the game.

    For Deschamps it's a different story. If they win the games with Pogba not flashing but playing decent he will press on with him. If they struggle and Pogba hasn't stepped up then he could well be sitting on the bench.

    Going to be interesting to see, really hope he has a good WC.


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  • #2197
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    Yep, agree completely. Deschamps is in a similar boat to Jose in that playing Pogba limits his options elsewhere in the team with Griezmann having to play from a much wider position.

    If Pogba isn't influencing games (whether in one off moments or throughout the entire game) then the manager will be forced into a difficult decision.


  • #2198
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    See papers are linking Memphis with a move to AC Milan and mentioning the sell-on clause in our deal.

    It would have to be a case of AC Milan offering big bucks to Lyon to take him away. Not sure how keen he would be about it. He's found form in Lyon and just dragged them into next years CL.

    While AC Milan have a great history they just finished 6th this season, quite a bit behind the rest and I hear rumours some of their better players are about to be poached. For his career it would be best to stick with Lyon but we will wait and see.


  • #2199
    MagicIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,902 ✭✭✭MagicIRL


    bangkok wrote: »
    Speaking of defenders, was out with chris smalling a few days ago. He was in good spirits despite not going to world cup

    This could be my favourite post in this entire forum :pac:

    It's so elegant. The subtle shoe-horn to get the name drop. The generic ending to add validity. The fact it came from Bangkok, too, haha.

    Do you not remember the absolute roasting you got for pretending to be in the know a few seasons ago?

    Christ Almighty man. Why do this to yourself :pac:


  • #2200
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    MagicIRL wrote: »
    This could be my favourite post in this entire forum :pac:

    It's so elegant. The subtle shoe-horn to get the name drop. The generic ending to add validity. The fact it came from Bangkok, too, haha.

    Do you not remember the absolute roasting you got for pretending to be in the know a few seasons ago?

    Christ Almighty man. Why do this to yourself :pac:

    I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.

    I play bowling with Phil Jones most Tuesday nights, hence why I defend him so much, the man can hit a split with ease. Smalling (or Lil' Chrissy) as we call him, pops by sometimes to pick up Phil, he can get a bit hyper after a few cans of pop and wouldn't be safe behind the wheel.

    I have heard Chris mention Bangkok in passing but have always assumed he was referring to the place. Hopefully we cross paths tonight and I can double check.


  • #2201
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    It was all going well while no one paid attention lads.


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  • #2202
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    Adamocovic wrote: »
    I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.

    I play bowling with Phil Jones most Tuesday nights, hence why I defend him so much, the man can hit a split with ease. Smalling (or Lil' Chrissy) as we call him, pops by sometimes to pick up Phil, he can get a bit hyper after a few cans of pop and wouldn't be safe behind the wheel.

    I have heard Chris mention Bangkok in passing but have always assumed he was referring to the place. Hopefully we cross paths tonight and I can double check.

    Don't you mean Mike Smalling


  • #2203
    Will I Am Not
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭Will I Am Not


    Hi lads.
    Chris Smalling here, I have never met Bangkok and stop saying I’m sh*t. Thanks.
    Bye.
    Chris.


  • #2204
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,812 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Will I Am Not wrote: »
    Hi lads.
    Chris Smalling here, I have never met Bangkok and stop saying I’m sh*t. Thanks.
    Bye.
    Chris.

    Id believe you if you signed off with your real name mike


  • #2205
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,456 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    My name is Dave

    Dave de gea

    No really...

    Proof

    Heres a pic of me right now


  • #2206
    brinty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    So Bangkok has a date with Mike Smalling....
    did you pair match on tinder or something
    Was the key word “spoofers”....

    Is it any wonder my ignore list grows by the day....

    I’m in London lads and ladies... just bumped into Kroos,Toby and Bale all coming out of the clubs London address where I was going for an interview with the finance team. All looked very happy...


  • #2207
    Liam McPoyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,846 ✭✭✭✭Liam McPoyle


    jayo26 wrote: »
    It was all going well while no one paid attention lads.

    BmvTRr7IAAAwu53.jpg
    I need closure on that anecdote!!


  • #2208
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    I actually used to be in the know years ago when I lived in Manchester, out of pure chance.

    Started working at a Barber's and ended up cutting Fabien Barthez's hair for a year. He would spend hours there just gossiping. Loved an aul cig so he did, if the place was empty I'd flick the closed sign over and let him smoke away. Miss those days.


  • #2209
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 43,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Looks like Van Gaal is signing for Fenerbache.


  • #2210
    bangkok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭bangkok


    MagicIRL wrote: »
    bangkok wrote: »
    Speaking of defenders, was out with chris smalling a few days ago. He was in good spirits despite not going to world cup

    This could be my favourite post in this entire forum :pac:

    It's so elegant. The subtle shoe-horn to get the name drop. The generic ending to add validity. The fact it came from Bangkok, too, haha.

    Do you not remember the absolute roasting you got for pretending to be in the know a few seasons ago?

    Christ Almighty man. Why do this to yourself :pac:

    Its chris smalling ffs. Hardly had dinner with the pope or donald trump


  • #2211
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49,319 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    bangkok wrote: »
    Its chris smalling ffs. Hardly had dinner with the pope or donald trump

    Indeed - i don't know why a thing is being made out of this tbh.


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  • #2212
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    bangkok wrote: »
    Its chris smalling ffs. Hardly had dinner with the pope or donald trump

    How'd you find yourself in that situation? Any chance of ya getting Jones whatsapp?


  • #2213
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,962 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    Mitch Connor wrote: »
    Indeed - i don't know why a thing is being made out of this tbh.

    Probably has something to do with him claiming to have sat next to Mata's father at OT and then his friends, brothers, uncles, dog being ITK in Turin.

    Hardly surprising it's hard to believe.


  • #2214
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    Your just jealous of his imagination lads.


  • #2215
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,456 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Where’s Bucky and his feedback gone :) he had a great bit of feedback for the ITK


  • #2216
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    I think it's the fact he was casually posting away and then out of nowhere casually "I was out with Chris Smalling a few days ago" if it was me I'd be in straight away lads i just meet chris smalling in Thailand.


  • #2217
    bangkok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭bangkok


    Whatsisname wrote: »
    Mitch Connor wrote: »
    Indeed - i don't know why a thing is being made out of this tbh.

    Probably has something to do with him claiming to have sat next to Mata's father at OT and then his friends, brothers, uncles, dog being ITK in Turin.

    Hardly surprising it's hard to believe.

    Wow, i sat beside matas father.


  • #2218
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,456 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    jayo26 wrote: »
    I think it's the fact he was casually posting away and then out of nowhere casually "I was out with Chris Smalling a few days ago" if it was me I'd be in straight away lads i just meet chris smalling in Thailand.

    Who?




    ;)


  • #2219
    bangkok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭bangkok


    jayo26 wrote: »
    I think it's the fact he was casually posting away and then out of nowhere casually "I was out with Chris Smalling a few days ago" if it was me I'd be in straight away lads i just meet chris smalling in Thailand.

    My life doesnt revolve around posting on boards


  • #2220
    Rubber_Soul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭Rubber_Soul


    Whatsisname wrote: »
    Probably has something to do with him claiming to have sat next to Mata's father at OT and then his friends, brothers, uncles, dog being ITK in Turin.

    Hardly surprising it's hard to believe.

    Don't forget his brother that worked in Carrington.



    His access request for the soccer forum is a whopper too.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=88825392&postcount=1


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  • #2221
    Skylinehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Rubber_Soul wrote: »
    Don't forget his brother that worked in Carrington.



    His access request for the soccer forum is a whopper too.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=88825392&postcount=1

    Mod: This is unacceptable. That goes for everyone, drop the bangkok discussion now.


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