Manchester United Thread 25/26 - Teamtalk/Transfers/Gossip Mod Note in OP 26.09.24

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I wasn't taking a shot just saying I find the promising to bid vs. actually bidding was odd is all.

Most of the things he said, we haven’t heard before. In fact what we did hear before was that it’s going to get worse before it gets better. The better does need to start now though. There can’t be anymore excuses.

He knows we need to play better. He knows it’s a results business and he knows his credit has mostly been used up last season but he feels the support - from those above him and from the fans. The players who went on tour are likely all with him too. That should drive him and the team on. Those who don’t meet the requirements have been separated from the group. Two new signings in attack who have proven they can do it in the Premier League with another attacker likely to follow. No European football should mean that we are better prepared for league games and could also mean another successful cup run.

He also spoke about Mainoo, who could have a completely different season this time around:

“Mainoo, with those feet, playing the ball, if he finds the right pace, playing like every time I give the ball, I find a new solution. Every time the guy is running back, I can follow the guy because he can. He’s going to be faster.” - he is working with him and whilst we may need a new midfielder, he might feel like a new one if all goes to plan.

There will be some fans here waiting in the wings to say they were right if he doesn’t improve things, that’s quite sad. I’m fully behind him and hope with everything I have that he gets it right and stays with us for a very long time.

Some people just want to keep dumping on everything he says and even if we start winning the same people will either still complain about X player not being used or they will just post after any "bad" result.

We have Everton tonight & Fiorentina next Saturday before the season kicks off. I expect we'll get a good picture for the X1 he's going to start the season with in these 2 games (injuries aside). I'd expect Mbuemo to start tonight.

If ever you doubt the old meme from Batman:

Just come in here any day of the week and you'll find misery magnets just dying for the club to struggle and Amorim to be sacked.

I'm sure it'll be a great day out and maybe even get to see the unveiling of Sesko 😀

Logic has been given to you. If you don’t agree or feel it isn’t enough to be optimistic, make a counter argument instead of moaning and adding nothing to the discussion.

I just read the summary kindly provided by FFR rather than the full interview, but (again) Amorim comes across really well. He does a super interview. No BS, no false platitudes, common sense explanations, he comes across as a great guy, but also while (so far) he has totally hid it in public, he clearly has the hard edge that is required.

all talk though , the results have been terrible so far to be fair

The game is on Sky Sports tonight from 9 (which was news to me, I assumed these would be exclusive to MUTV).

It's a Premier League affiliated tournament so presumably that's why Sky have access.

Mbeumo starting apparently. Looking forward to seeing him.

Very interesting lineup. This confirms that RA won't be afraid to play 1 of Cunha or Mbuemo up top when he deems necessary. Big game relatively speaking for Mainoo and Ugarte in Centre Mid too.