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Manchester United Talk/Gossip/Rumours - 2013/14

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  • #1382
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    The story of Fergie leading Aberdeen to CWC glory is on BBC Alba right now , 5 mins in.


  • #1383
    How Soon Is Now
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    mike65 wrote: »
    The story of Fergie leading Aberdeen to CWC glory is on BBC Alba right now , 5 mins in.


    Enjoy....


  • #1384
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,089 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    I see Kondogbia is on the bench for seville.....


  • #1385
    CastingCouch
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭CastingCouch


    Headshot wrote: »
    I see Kondogbia is on the bench for seville.....

    Not good enough for Utd so. ;)


  • #1386
    Timmyctc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,825 ✭✭✭Timmyctc


    CastingCouch wrote: »
    Not good enough for Utd so. ;)

    I thought he was shíte enough against us tbh.
    (I know you shouldnt judge him on one app I'm just saying is all)


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  • #1387
    kryogen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25,953 ✭✭✭✭kryogen


    Id take Kondogbia, but he is still pretty raw, he needs plenty of work. Not exactly whats needed for right now. Good squad addition but not whats required to push on the first team


  • #1388
    TheTownie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,177 ✭✭✭TheTownie


    Headshot wrote: »
    This is Arnie Pye with Arnie in the Sky. I see Kondogbia is on the bench for seville.....

    FYP :P


  • #1389
    CastingCouch
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭CastingCouch


    Timmyctc wrote: »
    I thought he was shíte enough against us tbh.
    (I know you shouldnt judge him on one app I'm just saying is all)

    Thought he looked plain enough alright, but as you said it was only one game. Reminded me of Seydou Keita.

    Off topic it doesn't feel that long since last season and that a new season has started. All the memories of last season, RVP derby winner, Stamford Bridge mania, the Raf goal v Liverpool and the many times coming back from going behind.


  • #1390
    CastingCouch
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭CastingCouch


    Don't tell me this lad is the permanent anchor on MOTD2? Also they're gonna have a few words before the interviews too? Why change things.


  • #1391
    TheTownie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,177 ✭✭✭TheTownie


    CastingCouch wrote: »
    Don't tell me this lad is the permanent anchor on MOTD2? Also they're gonna have a few words before the interviews too? Why change things.

    because change gives everyone a lift.


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  • #1392
    Timmyctc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,825 ✭✭✭Timmyctc


    TheTownie wrote: »
    because change gives everyone a lift.

    Havent they heard? Keeping things the same is the new change. Look at our squad! :pac:


  • #1393
    Kylo Ren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,366 ✭✭✭✭Kylo Ren


    il_570xN.457732097_flpx.jpg


  • #1394
    CastingCouch
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭CastingCouch


    I remember when Abrahmovic took over Chelsea. SSN broke that an English team had bid 35m for Nesta and was said only two teams could afford it. 35m was unbelievable back in the day. How times have changed.


  • #1395
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    Teamshadowclan wrote: »
    Strikes me Chelsea got their 2-0 lead and that was enough, so they shut down and held that lead. Think you'll see that a lot this season; not exciting, but effective football.

    I think you are right. I think United will be looking to do similar and did it yesterday.


  • #1396
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 35,338 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    I dont think we can play a pressing game against Chelsea.

    Anybody disagree? Wanna discuss? No name calling though. I had enough trauma for that in one day/hours

    *wipes away tears

    EVENFLOW



  • #1397
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    The_Kew_Tour wrote: »
    I dont think we can play a pressing game against Chelsea.

    Anybody disagree? Wanna discuss?

    I think a pressing game can be played but I don't think it will be played. I think defensively United will stay tight and compact, force the ball to be played into wide positions and back themselves to clear the ball if its crossed in.


  • #1398
    Kylo Ren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,366 ✭✭✭✭Kylo Ren


    I think we need to tackle the game like we did when we played Madrid. Chelsea have the best midfield in the league by far so we really need to be wary of that.

    RVP is a game changer though. If he gets the slightest scrap of a play he'll put it away. Chelsea don't have that.


  • #1399
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 35,338 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    DM-ICE wrote: »
    I think a pressing game can be played but I don't think it will be played. I think defensively United will stay tight and compact, force the ball to be played into wide positions and back themselves to clear the ball if its crossed in.


    I think it be like Madrid gae, but us with bit more ball.Or we should anyway..Playing a poor pressing game against Chelsea will backfire..Main reason being they have super passers

    EVENFLOW



  • #1400
    Rayne Wooney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,134 ✭✭✭✭Rayne Wooney


    We can't play a pressing game against Chelsea because we haven't got the players or player should I say to do so. I just can't see us working as one well oiled machine with Ando or Clev in the middle with Carrick.

    I think Moyes will play a 4-5-1 like Fergie did last year against Chelsea with Jones, Carrick and Kagawa in the middle this time. Rooney/Welbeck out left and Valencia/Nani out right with RVP up front. Packing the midfield will help to snuff Chelsea's attacking midfield 3, and we better hope that Torres plays.


  • #1401
    Rayne Wooney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,134 ✭✭✭✭Rayne Wooney


    I forgot about Raf so it'll most probably be Giggs in at CM


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  • #1402
    Will I Amnt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,222 ✭✭✭✭Will I Amnt


    Anyone think Jones will be deployed in midfield?


  • #1403
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 35,338 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    Will I Amnt wrote: »
    Anyone think Jones will be deployed in midfield?

    I think its a possibility.

    EVENFLOW



  • #1404
    Elro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Elro


    Will I Amnt wrote: »
    Anyone think Jones will be deployed in midfield?

    If we don't sign anyone then I think he will be. He'll do alright there too in a man marking job as long as Carrick is next to him. Probably have Smalling at RB should provide better defensive cover than Fabio.


  • #1405
    shadowcomplex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,097 ✭✭✭shadowcomplex


    I wonder if moyes is still interested

    http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-united/banega-back-on-moyes-wanted-list-1613926.html#.UhFJTYl5mc0


  • #1406
    CastingCouch
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭CastingCouch


    We'll have a player in before the Chelsea game.


  • #1407
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    shadowcomplex wrote: »
    I wonder if moyes is still interested

    http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-united/banega-back-on-moyes-wanted-list-1613926.html#.UhFJTYl5mc0

    I'd be quite happy with Banega..


  • #1408
    Will I Amnt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,222 ✭✭✭✭Will I Amnt


    The_Kew_Tour wrote: »
    I think its a possibility.
    As much as I don't like him there I think we will need him the way things are at the moment. I can see Ramirez having a lot of joy through the middle without someone in there that will get stuck in.


  • #1409
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    At this stage of the season, I would predict a "safe", selection

    Same team as this weekend except Giggs out, Kag in.

    Other option is Jones in midfield as mentioned
    DeGea

    Smalling ---- Rio --- Vidic - Evra

    Valencia - Carrick - Jones - Kagawa
    Welbeck
    RVP


  • #1410
    Kylo Ren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,366 ✭✭✭✭Kylo Ren


    I can see Jones' and Welbecks' pace being used to help mark out some of the three amigos in midfield.


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  • #1411
    Will I Amnt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,222 ✭✭✭✭Will I Amnt


    DM-ICE wrote: »
    At this stage of the season, I would predict a "safe", selection

    Same team as this weekend except Giggs out, Kag in.

    Other option is Jones in midfield as mentioned
    DeGea

    Smalling ---- Rio --- Vidic - Evra

    Valencia - Carrick - Jones - Kagawa
    Welbeck
    RVP
    If Moyes is serious about his stance on Rooney, I see no reason why he shouldn't play. He's got a decent record against Chelsea.


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