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Manchester United Superthread 2014 mod warning #8081

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  • #1922
    Schwiiing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,732 ✭✭✭Schwiiing


    Mars Bar wrote: »
    nsfw tags at least on the pics guys. Even better again, less of the pics. :)

    Some men just want to watch the world burn.


  • #1923
    Hococop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,741 ✭✭✭Hococop


    homerjay2005 wrote: »
    crazy money for an 18 year old. ye think he is worth it?

    hopefully 2 big signings are done before the World Cup anyway.

    We paid the same for Rooney granted it's a different position


  • #1924
    Rubber_Soul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭Rubber_Soul


    Teamshadowclan wrote: »
    There is also the possibility that the fee was agreed, but United still had to actually put the bid in.

    Hoping we get a confirmation as quickly as we bid :P

    Whenever I hear these odd number opening bids I assume this is the case. Guess we'll see if they accept or now.


  • #1925
    Mars Bar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 32,453 ✭✭✭✭Mars Bar


    Schwiiing wrote: »
    Some men just want to watch the world burn.

    Do they? I wouldn't know! ;)


  • #1926
    Adamcp898
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Adamcp898


    Well at least it's a realistic bid! This Summer's already shaping up better than last!


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  • #1927
    redbaron_99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭redbaron_99


    Schwiiing wrote: »
    Some men just want to watch the world burn.

    Everything burns!


  • #1928
    GSPfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,843 ✭✭✭GSPfan


    This Shaw and Adnan battle goin on in the highlights of todays game on ss1 is great.


  • #1929
    glued
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,446 ✭✭✭glued


    One thing I have to say about the weakness of Moyes was letting Vidic remain captain after signing and posing for Inter Milan. Would Fergie have allowed that? Not a fcuking chance. He should of stripped him of the captaincy after that.

    That was my most disappointing Moyes moment amongst all the bad results and poor performances it was his lack of decisiveness and leadership that really let him down in the end. Also the pandering to Rooney was detrimental to the team.

    I hope we get van Gaal in. We looked so frail this season. Some of these players need a massive shake up too.


  • #1930
    Schwiiing
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    Sly bid for Alex Song this summer perhaps? Wouldn't be mad money I reckon. 12-15m.


  • #1931
    Mars Bar
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    I don't for a second believe that Fergie would have taken the captaincy off vidic.


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  • #1932
    Vinz Mesrine
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    RichFTW wrote: »
    Can't see Liverpool finishing above us or Arsenal next year. Liverpool will lose Suarez and won't be as strong, they will still be competitive but won't have that extra fire power to blitz games like they had this season. If Arsenal get a top striker and avoid the injury list they had this year, they will also be challenging. 3 decent signings between midfield and defence and we will finish above Liverpool.

    Why will Liverpool lose Suarez?

    All this talk of teams strengthening to finish above Liverpool makes me laugh, do people not realise that Liverpool will also strengthen?


  • #1933
    GSPfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,843 ✭✭✭GSPfan


    Can we all agree to just forget about Moyes? I know people like to bring him up to analyse what he did wrong but it reminds me of a bad time.


  • #1934
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,996 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Mars Bar wrote: »
    I don't for a second believe that Fergie would have taken the captaincy off vidic.

    I don't think Fergie would have let Vidic be pictured signing for another club.


  • #1935
    Washington Irving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,066 ✭✭✭Washington Irving


    Reus has given an interview with Kicker (very reliable) saying he may not be at BVB next season. No clubs mentioned, but might be of interest to you.

    Full interview released midnight/tomorrow according to this (can't find English link, sorry.)


  • #1936
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    Just realised United have bid £27million for a man I'm 6 months older than, I feel like a useless pack of **** right now :pac:


  • #1937
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    On Pace, United need people to move the ball at pace not just players with leg speed.

    On position for next Season, its hard to say at this stage. But when you look at the premier league, you need a good defence and a strong attack capable of scoring many goals, I think they can get there next season. That is enough to beat the "lesser" teams and should see the home form improve. To compete for winning the league you need momentum, confidence to be high and that will only come from having a side that can live with the top sides.

    The second is achievable as well, especially with less games next season.

    The reason I think its achievable is that United and the players have done it before, the club will be bringing in a new proven manager and improving/renewing the squad.

    I wouldn't be confident to say they can win the league but compete yes.


  • #1938
    Schwiiing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,732 ✭✭✭Schwiiing


    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    Why will Liverpool lose Suarez?

    All this talk of teams strengthening to finish above Liverpool makes me laugh, do people not realise that Liverpool will also strengthen?

    Do Liverpool have the resources to strengthen to the same degree as Chelsea City and to a lesser extent Utd?


  • #1939
    GSPfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,843 ✭✭✭GSPfan


    Whatsisname wrote: »
    Just realised United have bid £27million for a man I'm 6 months older than, I feel like a useless pack of **** right now :pac:

    Could be worse. You could be 14 years older than him.


  • #1940
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    Why will Liverpool lose Suarez?

    All this talk of teams strengthening to finish above Liverpool makes me laugh, do people not realise that Liverpool will also strengthen?

    Their reported budget is £60 million.These days that gets you 3 maybe 4 average players.They need to replace Johnson,Agger,need a CM.That's the budget gone.

    Arsenal will be Arsenal.


  • #1941
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    Schwiiing wrote: »
    Do Liverpool have the resources to strengthen to the same degree as Chelsea City and to a lesser extent Utd?

    Obviously liverpool won't compete with Chelsea and City, that's a given. When it comes to United and Arsenal, I see no reason why Liverpool can't compete with them when it comes to transfer fees.

    I have a feeling that the style of football that Brendan Rodgers implemented this season has raised a lot of eyebrows through Europe and will only mean that better players will want to join the club. Obviously having champions league football will do no harm either.


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  • #1942
    glued
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    Mars Bar wrote: »
    I don't for a second believe that Fergie would have taken the captaincy off vidic.

    Do you think he would of allowed him be pictured signing for another club while captaining Man United? I don't think so. I think we're thinking of two different people!


  • #1943
    homerjay2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,346 ✭✭✭✭homerjay2005


    Mars Bar wrote: »
    I don't for a second believe that Fergie would have taken the captaincy off vidic.

    Had Vidic did what he did while Ferguson was manager, he would have been f*cked out of the club.

    the thing is, Vidic would not have done it to Fergie.


  • #1944
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    zerks wrote: »
    Their reported budget is £60 million.These days that gets you 3 maybe 4 average players.They need to replace Johnson,Agger,need a CM.That's the budget gone.

    Arsenal will be Arsenal.

    €60m buys 3 average players? That's some expensive shopping you are doing.


  • #1945
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    mav79 wrote: »
    A waste of time starting a bid any lower. Chelsea, Liverpool and United badly need a Lb so its better to get a high bid in early and hope things can get wrapped up before other clubs get involved. Would love to see him at Liverpool. Whoever gets him will have the Lb position sorted for a number of years.

    How do Chelsea badly need a left back?


  • #1946
    Hidalgo
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    zerks wrote: »
    Their reported budget is £60 million.These days that gets you 3 maybe 4 average players.They need to replace Johnson,Agger,need a CM.That's the budget gone.

    Arsenal will be Arsenal.

    That's the figure being bandied around alright, nowhere near the amount Utd and Chelsea will spend, City will spend whatever they want.

    Don't see why you'll only 3 or 4 average players for that. Zabaletta only cost City c. £6.5m, if Liverpool got someone near as good as that for twice the price it would be great value.

    Of course on a limited budget, transfers have to be hit, very little room for miss


  • #1947
    glued
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    Luke Shaw for £27M is a terrible deal tbh.


  • #1948
    redbaron_99
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    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    €60m buys 3 average players? That's some expensive shopping you are doing.

    What type of shopping are you doing??? 20M gets you a half decent player these days.


  • #1949
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    Hidalgo wrote: »
    That's the figure being bandied around alright, nowhere near the amount Utd and Chelsea will spend, City will spend whatever they want.

    Don't see why you'll only 3 or 4 average players for that. Zabaletta only cost City c. £6.5m, if Liverpool got someone near as good as that for twice the price it would be great value.

    Of course on a limited budget, transfers have to be hit, very little room for miss

    Kompany cost €6m, there is incredible value out there if your scouts leave England (and Everton)


  • #1950
    Antibac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Antibac


    GSPfan wrote: »
    Could be worse. You could be 14 years older than him.

    Hah. Try 20 years older! More than double his age. Barely see 27euro never mind 27 million!
    In all seriousness it good to see that we are starting early this year


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  • #1951
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    redbaron_99 wrote: »
    What type of shopping are you doing??? 20M gets you a half decent player these days.

    20m gets some world class players, that was my point.


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