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Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018 pt3

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭fatherted1969


    I think Madrids overhaul is such that splashing out 100M on a keeper isn't an option imo. Far greater problems further out the field. 17pts to make up on a Barca side who won't be sitting on their hands either. I'm not too upright about De Gea, if he was unhappy it'd have leaked out before now. Navas isn't a bad keeper anyway.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭WinnyThePoo


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    I've read a lot of Stoke fans happy to see the back of him, cause he's great for a wonder goal every four months, and then is uselesss for the rest of the time.

    last three seasons in epl since the Zaq has arrived.
    85 appearances for stoke in epl

    goals : 15
    Assists: 15

    1/3 for either assisting or scoring. I don't think he improves on anything .

    juan mata

    91 appearances for united in epl

    goals : 15
    assist: 13

    Im not accounting minutes played. Or position played. also Mata has a decent record in european appearances for us in last three seasons.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Kovacic on the cover of Marca saying he wants out of Madrid as he wants to play football.
    €50 million buyout clause.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,308 ✭✭✭AidoEirE


    I think Madrids overhaul is such that splashing out 100M on a keeper isn't an option imo. Far greater problems further out the field. 17pts to make up on a Barca side who won't be sitting on their hands either. I'm not too upright about De Gea, if he was unhappy it'd have leaked out before now. Navas isn't a bad keeper anyway.

    Are they not signing Allison or have i got that wrong?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,308 ✭✭✭AidoEirE


    A certain group of fans are already wiping themselves down after his performance this evening. ;)

    Not really, WC is all about great goals being scored which this one has lacked so far. Shaquiri scored a great one, because the pass was suplime. 1 person said it in no doubt having the laugh. Would love to hear what these certain fans have to say though, might be some thinking behind their logic


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭Minderbinder


    Adamocovic wrote: »
    Good and cheap is tough - I would say good enough for what we need and cheap would prove near impossible for United.

    Maybe Teirney at about 25million? More likely a bigger name like Sandro at 50+million.

    Absolutely love Tierney but Celtic would be holding onto him any means possible. He recently signed a contract keeping him at Celtic until 2023. The man lives and breathes Celtic and is quick becoming a household name.

    We discussed the possibility of him during last window and would love him at United, he has the right attitude it would appear to fight for a place, but at the same time I think for his career at 21 the best option would be to stay another season at Celtic improving.

    I don’t think staying at Celtic would really benefit him at all. Yes, he might improve in the Scottish league but that means nothing when players move to England. If he was playing for a lower league PL team I’d agree with you that he should probably stay and develop a bit more. But at Celtic he isn’t going to learn anything that will benefit him when he comes up against top players on a weekly basis when he does move. There is no guarantee whatsoever that Celtic will qualify for the Champions League group stage. Maybe if they don’t qualify then clubs will make a move for him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    AidoEirE wrote: »
    Not really, WC is all about great goals being scored which this one has lacked so far. Shaquiri scored a great one, because the pass was suplime. 1 person said it in no doubt having the laugh. Would love to hear what these certain fans have to say though, might be some thinking behind their logic

    I didn't mean our fans. ;)


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


    Some chatter of Mata to Barcelona.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 41,288 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Buy him and either loan him back to Celtic for a season or a lower half PL club?

    I'm partial to your abracadabra
    I'm raptured by the joy of it all



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,885 ✭✭✭✭pjohnson


    Is it just me or is boards shìtting itself?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,704 ✭✭✭xtal191


    Kovacic on the cover of Marca saying he wants out of Madrid as he wants to play football.
    €50 million buyout clause.

    Yes please, great price considering the crazy fees these days.


  • Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭ Hadleigh Eager Veil


    Anyone else experiencing issues with posting?
    It's like the last page of the thread isn't showing after posting something


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


    Lukaku is boss.


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


    Didn't see any footy today but saw the score, how was Rom?

    Boards has been banjoed all day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    Didn't see any footy today but saw the score, how was Rom?

    Boards has been banjoed all day.

    Very good finishing top notch. With the chances they had in second half I reckon he could easy of had 4.

    You could see he loves ball been played threw on the ground for him instead long balls. Hope That United can improve on this next season.


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


    Belgium all round played better today kdb was excellent creating chances for fun.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭votecounts


    Chicarito still has it


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


    I'd really, really love Lukaku to nab the Golden Boot. I adore him so much.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    I'd really, really love Lukaku to nab the Golden Boot. I adore him so much.

    Helps that I have him at 14/1 as well!


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


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    I'd really, really love Lukaku to nab the Golden Boot. I adore him so much.

    Me too because I've money on it and Belgium.


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


    jayo26 wrote: »
    Me too because I've money on it and Belgium.

    I ran out of money on my PP account yesterday :( I'd have backed Lukaku to score 2 as well.

    That Lozano is a bit of alright....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,408 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    Shaw is cultivating mass again...

    IEI1yDI.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,308 ✭✭✭AidoEirE


    I didn't mean our fans. ;)

    My bad :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,308 ✭✭✭AidoEirE


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    I'd really, really love Lukaku to nab the Golden Boot. I adore him so much.

    Have him for TS 40e on at 15/1

    He's playing a blinder to be honest, this wc shows what a good finisher he is, even if my bet doesnt come in, im delighted for the lad


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,885 ✭✭✭✭pjohnson


    J. Marston wrote: »
    Shaw is cultivating mass again...

    IEI1yDI.jpg

    If Jose gave him 8-9 consecutive starts he would look like Adonnis

    #JoseOut


  • Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    J. Marston wrote: »
    Shaw is cultivating mass again...

    If that is a current pic of Shaw, which it probably is, that just says it all. Players are entitled to holidays and to let loose for a bit, but not let themselves go. Rooney got away with it on occasion because he was Wayne Rooney and was helping United win titles. Shaw is still unproven and really shouldn't be so out of shape at any point until he actually does something consistently on the pitch.

    He gave his all to get into shape 3 years ago, it seems that was all he had in the tank. It's disappointing to see him apparently now resemble a tank. Even though I think he has talent and a professional future somewhere else, I'll be baffled if he's still with us for next season.


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


    Lyon President Jean Michel Aulas: "I was with José Mourinho the other day. We had long discussions."

    We're being linked now with the 21 year old midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.. I know nothing about him but asked on Reddit and the response I got was that he is...

    Central mid, very complete, great vision, passing, strength, ball retention, dribbling, strikes. Can defend decently, hard working, always supporting, very direct. Always looking to make plays forward


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    Seen Lukaku picked up an injury during match hopefully nothing major. Himself and Hazard doubts for England match.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,308 ✭✭✭AidoEirE


    Seen Lukaku picked up an injury during match hopefully nothing major. Himself and Hazard doubts for England match.

    Id say batsauyi (spl?) Could do the job for them up front. If Lukaku has a knock id rather he didnt play and be fully fit for the next round.

    That squad is sick, what was mertens release clause again, someone posted it and its very low. Im suprised clubs are not all over him, even though he's 30 can still do it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    AidoEirE wrote: »
    Id say batsauyi (spl?) Could do the job for them up front. If Lukaku has a knock id rather he didnt play and be fully fit for the next round.

    That squad is sick, what was mertens release clause again, someone posted it and its very low. Im suprised clubs are not all over him, even though he's 30 can still do it.

    I'd like to see how there best team does against a better test so I hope everyone is fit for England match.


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