Manchester United Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12

Frisbee · 2012-03-18 02:11:27

Old thread here. I'll also leave you with your lovely possible new jersey to start off the new thread... :pac:

#632 25-03-2012 10:47PM

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markc1184 wrote: »

I see tomorrows Sun is showing Rio is to be offered a new contract.

Not surprising.

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#633 25-03-2012 10:58PM

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Silva on form is the best player in the league for me

World Class player on form alright but I don't think he stands out above some other world class players when on form as well like Rooney, RVP to name two.

Not in the same way Messi and Ronaldo are clearly the top two players in Spain on form.

Or did you mean best midfield player?

Yep midfield player, would have him just ahead of Modric and Yaya as the best midfielder.

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#634 25-03-2012 11:31PM

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Owen was talking about team of the year tonight on twitter.

what do ye think it will be, bare in mind the voting is now complete. if it was picked now, which it is, i have a feeling that united may not get any players, but if it was picked at end of season, we probably would get 3 or 4.

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#635 25-03-2012 11:37PM

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homerjay2005 wrote: »

Owen was talking about team of the year tonight on twitter.

what do ye think it will be, bare in mind the voting is now complete. if it was picked now, which it is, i have a feeling that united may not get any players, but if it was picked at end of season, we probably would get 3 or 4.

A surprising mix of City, Spurs and Newcastle players!

Who would have thunk it?!

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#636 26-03-2012 12:03AM

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homerjay2005 wrote: »

Owen was talking about team of the year tonight on twitter.

what do ye think it will be, bare in mind the voting is now complete. if it was picked now, which it is, i have a feeling that united may not get any players, but if it was picked at end of season, we probably would get 3 or 4.

I'd say rooney will def be on it!

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#637 26-03-2012 12:17AM

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wheres me jumpa wrote: »

A surprising mix of City, Spurs and Newcastle players!

Who would have thunk it?!

Can't think of many,
Rooney, Valencia could be in there.
Evans, De Gea maybe less likely.

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#638 26-03-2012 01:08AM

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homerjay2005 wrote: »

Owen was talking about team of the year tonight on twitter.

what do ye think it will be, bare in mind the voting is now complete. if it was picked now, which it is, i have a feeling that united may not get any players, but if it was picked at end of season, we probably would get 3 or 4.

Valencia might sneak in there. His run of 7 assists in 5 games came at just the right time. Up to that he was rubbish. Nani will definitely miss out which is a pity considering he was one of our best players before Christmas.

Bale, Silva, Kompany and RVP are all bankers imo. The rest not so much. These awards are ridiculous really though. They're voted for way too early in the season. Surely they could wait a few more months to take the whole season into account.

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#639 26-03-2012 08:35AM

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homerjay2005 wrote: »

Owen was talking about team of the year tonight on twitter.

what do ye think it will be, bare in mind the voting is now complete. if it was picked now, which it is, i have a feeling that united may not get any players, but if it was picked at end of season, we probably would get 3 or 4.

Krul

Richards-Kompany--Colochini--Enrique

Silva

Song--Parker--Bale

van Persie--Rooney

Reckon it could be something like that. Not happy with the balance of that midfield, but I think it could go that way. Bale and Silva are nailed on to be in it, and I reckon Parker is too so it would come down to whether Silva is voted as a winger or a central midfielder (based on a 442 formation). I reckon Britton could get in as a lot of pro's do like him and how he has done this season,but I think Song has been excellent this saeason.

Really, a lot depends on the voting for Bale and Silva.

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#640 26-03-2012 08:36AM

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Mitch Connor wrote: »

homerjay2005 wrote: »

Owen was talking about team of the year tonight on twitter.

what do ye think it will be, bare in mind the voting is now complete. if it was picked now, which it is, i have a feeling that united may not get any players, but if it was picked at end of season, we probably would get 3 or 4.

Krul

Richards-Kompany--Colochini--Enrique

Silva
Song--Parker--Bale
van Persie--Rooney

Reckon it could be something like that. Not happy with the balance of that midfield, but I think it could go that way. Bale and Silva are nailed on to be in it, and I reckon Parker is too so it would come down to whether Silva is voted as a winger or a central midfielder (based on a 442 formation). I reckon Britton could get in as a lot of pro's do like him and how he has done this season,but I think Song has been excellent this saeason.

Really, a lot depends on the voting for Bale and Silva.

I think ba stands a better chance than rooney tbh.

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#641 26-03-2012 08:45AM

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Mitch Connor wrote: »

Krul

Richards-Kompany--Colochini--Enrique

Silva
Song--Parker--Bale
van Persie--Rooney

Reckon it could be something like that. Not happy with the balance of that midfield, but I think it could go that way. Bale and Silva are nailed on to be in it, and I reckon Parker is too so it would come down to whether Silva is voted as a winger or a central midfielder (based on a 442 formation). I reckon Britton could get in as a lot of pro's do like him and how he has done this season,but I think Song has been excellent this saeason.

Really, a lot depends on the voting for Bale and Silva.

Joe Hart will be there over Krul for starters.

Song has no chance. yaya Toure has been miles better IMO. Modric too.

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#642 26-03-2012 08:54AM

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Adolf Hipster wrote: »

I think ba stands a better chance than rooney tbh.

Ba has dipped since January.

as regards Silva, its only his early season form that would get him on it, he has been woefully average since december. if it was picked in a few weeks time and a straight shoot out between him and valencia, valencia would get the nod.

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#643 26-03-2012 12:40PM

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#644 26-03-2012 01:48PM

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see the cover of the latest issue of RedIssue?

Classlesss ****ers.

No need for it - I can't understand what the logic or motivation behind it is either; someone has lost the plot on this one.

Gives United fans in general a bad name too.

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#645 26-03-2012 01:51PM

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The dude from their was giving out some bs about it on his twitter account too. Shame they are associated with the club when they do **** like this

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#646 26-03-2012 01:52PM

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Exactly what went through their heads when they thought that up?

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#647 26-03-2012 01:55PM

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Mitch Connor wrote: »

see the cover of the latest issue of RedIssue?

Classlesss ****ers.

No need for it - I can't understand what the logic or motivation behind it is either; someone has lost the plot on this one.

Gives United fans in general a bad name too.

Jeez thats a disgrace .

Is it a popular publication or just a small group of idiots ?

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#648 26-03-2012 01:56PM

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Mitch Connor wrote: »

see the cover of the latest issue of RedIssue?

Classlesss ****ers.

No need for it - I can't understand what the logic or motivation behind it is either; someone has lost the plot on this one.

Gives United fans in general a bad name too.

That's just idiotic. I 'can' see their point but this is not the time or place to be raising it.

Surprised this hasn't been picked up upon by opposition fans more.

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#649 26-03-2012 01:59PM

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mixednuts wrote: »

Jeez thats a disgrace .

Is it a popular publication or just a small group of idiots ?

It's a decent read, no idea how many they sell. Always at least 5-10 sellers on match day's. It really does remind me of the Slate, ie they will take the piss out of anything.

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#650 26-03-2012 02:01PM

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RasTa wrote: »

It's a decent read, no idea how many they sell. Always at least 5-10 sellers on match day's. It really does remind me of the Slate, ie they will take the piss out of anything.

There are limits but ?

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#651 26-03-2012 02:02PM

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RasTa wrote: »

It's a decent read, no idea how many they sell. Always at least 5-10 sellers on match day's. It really does remind me of the Slate, ie they will take the piss out of anything.

I have no problem with taking the piss inappropriately (Amongst friends) but from reading his tweets there's a edge to it. He's come across as a prize winning douche. And i hate that he's a united fan.

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#652 26-03-2012 02:04PM

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I have no problem with taking the piss inappropriately (Amongst friends)but from reading his tweets there's a edge to it. He's come across as a prize winning douche. And i hate that he's a united fan.

This.

Red Issue is an embarrassment.

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#653 26-03-2012 02:48PM

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Darren Fletcher aims to return next season

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher is optimistic he will be able to make his comeback from a chronic bowel condition next season.

The midfielder has not played since November 22 due to a condition known as ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.

"I'm still not ready to come back playing or training yet but I'm listening to the medical people and trying to get myself right," Fletcher told BBC Scotland's Sportscene programme.

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#654 26-03-2012 02:55PM

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Keno 92 wrote: »

Darren Fletcher aims to return next season

So Fletcher makes it back for the start of next season and Fergie will trot out the, "It's like having a new signing!" line. :pac:

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#655 26-03-2012 02:56PM

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Would love to see Fletcher back, but unfortunately I wouldn't be optimistic in him getting back to the form he showed a couple of seasons ago.

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#656 26-03-2012 03:02PM

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I'd be critical of how self-congratulatory the football world has been regarding the response to Fabrice Muamba's health issue.

Looking at the cover I think it's an attempt to satirise the "I'll change my facebook picture to a photo of Muamba" culture. Still, it's poorly executed and not required.

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#657 26-03-2012 03:08PM

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TheTownie wrote: »

So Fletcher makes it back for the start of next season and Fergie will trot out the, "It's like having a new signing!" line. :pac:

"Are you gonna buy a CM in the upcoming transfer window Mr. Ferguson?"

"No value in the market.........He's like a new signing........I believe in the squad I have"

Goes out and buys everywhere but CM

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#658 26-03-2012 03:14PM

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smokedeels wrote: »

I'd be critical of how self-congratulatory the football world has been regarding the response to Fabrice Muamba's health issue.

Looking at the cover I think it's an attempt to satirise the "I'll change my facebook picture to a photo of Muamba" culture. Still, it's poorly executed and not required.

No it just shows that 99% of football fans are human and have feelings. The critics that fall in the 1% are nothings short of self absorbed plebs like the idiots in RedIssue. That magazine should rescind any association with Manchester United because they are nothing short of a disgrace.

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#659 26-03-2012 03:21PM

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Eli Manning wrote: »

No it just shows that 99% of football fans are human and have feelings. The critics that fall in the 1% are nothings short of self absorbed plebs like the idiots in RedIssue. That magazine should rescind any association with Manchester United because they are nothing short of a disgrace.

I think their clowns, I'm just trying to understand their mindset.

Did we really need to be shown that football fans are "human and have feelings". When a young lad gets sick, wishing him well should be expected not lauded.

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#660 26-03-2012 03:35PM

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Mitch Connor wrote: »

see the cover of the latest issue of RedIssue?

Classlesss ****ers.

I could maybe give Red Issue the benefit of the doubt that the piece is actually a decent satirical read and the cover was just ill-judged, but after reading some of the tweets on their feed since Muamba's collapse, in relation to games being postponed and some local Bolton councillors comments in '58 regarding the Munich air disaster, I've no doubt the piece is as classless and distasteful as the front cover suggests.

Scummy.

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