Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018/2019 [Mod note 31-Aug-18]

If these last few years have thought us anything, it might actually get rid of any Glory hunting, Premier league spoilt fans that all teams usually pick up.

That's one positive to take from the last few seasons LOL

Try supporting a team in the 80's and going to school listening to scouse fans going on about how great they were, when a great FA cup run was the best thing since sliced bread and finishing mid table was the norm haha

Green_Martian wrote: »

If these last few years have thought us anything, it might actually get rid of any Glory hunting, Premier league spoilt fans that all teams usually pick up.

That's one positive to take from the last few seasons LOL

Try supporting a team in the 80's and going to school listening to scouse fans going on about how great they were, when a great FA cup run was the best thing since sliced bread and finishing mid table was the norm haha

Of course, but our sustained success and financial strength means that we shouldn't have to go back to those days.

We should be the RM/Barca or BM of the EPL.

We should be such a draw that we can basically pick any English player that we fancy. Imagine Maguire choosing to stay in Leicster rather than coming to MU? When the big teams comes knocking players find a way to move.

Of course I don't believe everything I read in the papers, and most of the time stories are clickbait, but when the manager is coming out bemoaning the lack of transfers then it starts to stack up that at least some of the stories have truth in them.

It a sign of how far we have fallen that is the real issue, not whether we sign any individual player.

Mitch Connor wrote: »

The club have disappointed me by not signing players in positions we needed. Whether that was Sandro (who seemed likely) or someone else.

Yeah, finished second, not first. Abs have not addressed reasons for that. But sure we should be happy aiming to be second.

And the one thing that very noticeable is the lack of demands for 1st. SAF would be out talking about taking back our title, City got lucky etc etc. Supporters would be bigging us up, tauting the rival fans. But I would find it hard to find any supporter of MU that thinks that we have a realistic shot at the title, unless something strange happens

But instead we have talks of consolidation, a tough first few weeks etc

Might follow the women's team instead.

Technically they've got about 20 new signings. That's exciting!

I think all would agree a plan is needed with regards to recruitment. I think most would agree there isnt one currently, with the exception of snapping up big names who are attractive to sponsors.

Any players that come in by the end of tomorrow are likely to be panic buys. By now we'd probably have to seriously cave in on pricing to get anyone in, which seems to be what the club are trying to avoid. Chances are no one will come, so despite his annoyance Jose is going to have to find a way to make his existing group better.

I doubt he will personally, but would hope to see a team with at least a bit more personality and game plan. If this isnt the season to win, at least take some steps towards it.

JaMarcus wrote: »

https://twitter.com/NathannnMUFC/status/1023846379104481281

2013-14 we spent 63 million (37 Million on Mata and 27 Million on Fellaini)

That guy also excluded 2017-18 (won europa league in 2016-17 and qualified for CL) where we spent nearly 140 million plus Sanchez.

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

IMHO that is a more accurate statement.

Face facts Utd are not the massive team that everyone wants to join anymore, don't think its fully down to the manager although it does help if a player wants to play for a particular manager.

Utd have been passed by City, Pool, and to some extent Chelski. The club is not a massive draw for a player anymore. Sure look at players signing for City knowing they have fook all chance of first team football but know they will earn a sh!t load of cash and may win a title or 2

Fred The Red wrote: »

Threads a train wreck hah

Positivity train didn't even get out of the station before it was burnt to a crisp and reduced to ashes.