Manchester United Superthread 2014 mod warning #8081

Lord TSC · 11-06-2014 02:40PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

The f**k are you at me about now?

1. imo Kroos was all but done.
2. Woodward, from what i'm told, doesn't/didn't see Kroos as marquee signing.

The two things can be mutually exclusive, and not put together to have a shot at me over. I also think United had all but done a deal for Carvalho, doesn't mean I think United/Woodward sawhim as a marquee signing either.

Ah jeez, I wasn't taking a personal shot. I barely even registered who made the post.

A question was asked "Why did Woodward not push on with the transfer of Kroos?"

The answered supplied was "Woodward doesn't see him as a marquee signing."

And I replied in a manner to suggest that was NOT why Woodward didn't push through the signing....hardly me flaming you or anything...

KH25 · 11-06-2014 02:40PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

exactly my opinion.

This is what worries me about Woodward. He seems to want to make a statement with transfers, hence Mata and the amount paid. If I'm right it could also explain the chasing after Fabregas only to desperately overpay for Fellaini on deadline day.

If he really wants to make a statement, he should just buy the players we need. The club winning is all the statement necessary.

bangkok · 11-06-2014 02:44PM

if an accountant is calling the shots on our transfers and picking out his own "marquee signings" we might as well pack it in altogether

Giggsy11 · 11-06-2014 02:44PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Daniel Taylor would probably have the best relationship of any journo with Woodward, so I'd take heed of everything he says.

I would say Andy Mitten is very well connected with Woodward and all the ManUtd news, shame he doesn't write as much as other journos.

Mitch Connor · 11-06-2014 02:50PM

Giggsy11 wrote: »

I would say Andy Mitten is very well connected with Woodward and all the ManUtd news, shame he doesn't write as much as other journos.

Woodward would be friendlier with him than other fanzine editors, wouldn't be surprised if Mitten has spoken to Woodward in the last year or so regarding certain deals and info.

Taylor though, imo, would be far more likely to be having a sit down meal with Woodward than Mitten would.

Timmyctc · 11-06-2014 02:52PM

bangkok wrote: »

if an accountant is calling the shots on our transfers and picking out his own "marquee signings" we might as well pack it in altogether

Good thing there isn't an accountant doing anything of the sort at United. I have absolutely no idea why you have made this baseless assertion that United have mistakenly appointed an accountant as Director of Football at the club. x

bangkok · 11-06-2014 02:54PM

Timmyctc wrote: »

Good thing there isn't an accountant doing anything of the sort at United. I have absolutely no idea why you have made this baseless assertion that United have mistakenly appointed an accountant as Director of Football at the club. x

what are you on about?? director of football??!!!

ed woodward is a British accountant and the current executive vice-chairman of Manchester United

RasTa · 11-06-2014 02:54PM

Same ol Mitch anyway moaning at articles appearing in the Daily Mail. At least you never change.

Vic Vinegar · 11-06-2014 02:58PM

bangkok wrote: »

what are you on about?? director of football??!!!

ed woodward is a British accountant and the current executive vice-chairman of Manchester United

He's implying you think Woodward is the director of football, as you seem to think he's in charge of transfers for some reason.

11-06-2014 02:59PM

bangkok · 11-06-2014 03:00PM

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

He's implying you think Woodward is the director of football, as you seem to think he's in charge of transfers for some reason.

no I said "IF" he is calling the shots..... as in people were saying HE wanted a marquee signing

Giggsy11 · 11-06-2014 03:02PM

Player travels to Europe as he works to secure Manchester United transfer

Yesterday we brought you an exclusive from our very own Lucas Sposito in Sao Paulo. A source close to young Brazilian forward Bruno Gomes had contacted him to explain that Manchester United were back in for the player.

Not so long ago it looked almost a matter of time before Bruno Gomes became a Manchester United player. The young footballer was repeatedly speaking to fans of the club on twitter and encouraging the idea that he'd make a move to Old Trafford soon enough.

It wasn't just a pipe dream, Bruno Gomes had been to Old Trafford to train and was very highly regraded. However, a repeat visit didn't materialise and an Italian passport he'd been seeking, to help with a work permit, didn't happen either.

Manchester United's interest seemed to cool and Bruno Gomes joined Internacional in Brazil. We've been told that Manchester United are now interested again, and the player himself is very keen for the transfer to happen, feeling it's his destiny. In addition he's travelling to Italy this week to help get an Italian passport, which would aid a transfer. This doesn't mean a transfer will certainly happen, but if Louis van Gaal wants it o then it wouldn't be difficult to complete.

Manchester United have a purchase option of £3m, whereas other European clubs could be forced to pay up to his general clause of €40m.

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/player-travels-to-europe-as-he-works-to-secure-manchester-united-

Vic Vinegar · 11-06-2014 03:03PM

bangkok wrote: »

no I said "IF" he is calling the shots..... as in people were saying HE wanted a marquee signing

There's no point saying "if" though, because he's definitely not. LvG wouldn't be standing for any of that sh!te, yo.

glued · 11-06-2014 03:04PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Woodward would be friendlier with him than other fanzine editors, wouldn't be surprised if Mitten has spoken to Woodward in the last year or so regarding certain deals and info.

Taylor though, imo, would be far more likely to be having a sit down meal with Woodward than Mitten would.

I don't think Mitten will have any access to Woodward after the rubbish Mitten released after their last interview.

Timmyctc · 11-06-2014 03:15PM

bangkok wrote: »

what are you on about?? director of football??!!!

ed woodward is a British accountant and the current executive vice-chairman of Manchester United

Okay so hes he Executive Vice Chairman of United so. Not just an accountant in the place of DoF xxoxoxo

bangkok · 11-06-2014 03:38PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

because people I do trust say Woodward has a hard-on for signing a 'superstar' and Cavani/PSG have been spoken to about this, A LOT, so United moving for Cavani would not in the least surprise me.

this is why I said "IF" woodward is calling the shots on transfers.....

MagicIRL · 11-06-2014 03:43PM

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Player travels to Europe as he works to secure Manchester United transfer

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/player-travels-to-europe-as-he-works-to-secure-manchester-united-

Buy the player for 3mill, instantly sell him for 23mill, 20mill profit :cool:

Maximus Alexander · 11-06-2014 03:44PM

MagicIRL wrote: »

Buy the player for 3mill, instantly sell him for 23mill, 20mill profit :cool:

You can't do that though, can you? Isn't there a rule about that, or am I imagining things?

MagicIRL · 11-06-2014 03:45PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

You can't do that though, can you? Isn't there a rule about that, or am I imagining things?

Buy player for 3mill, sell him for 33mill, 30mill profit. use 10mill to sway the rules. :cool::cool: 20mill profit.

Adamcp898 · 11-06-2014 03:58PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

You can't do that though, can you? Isn't there a rule about that, or am I imagining things?

Bebe says no

Think the player just can't play for three clubs in a calendar year which scuppers the instant profit thing. But you can always just do what Chelsea did with de Bruyne.

Donnielighto · 11-06-2014 04:00PM

MagicIRL wrote: »

Buy player for 3mill, sell him for 33mill, 30mill profit. use 10mill to sway the rules. :cool::cool: 20mill profit.

It is the FIFA way.

RobertKK · 11-06-2014 04:06PM

Bruno Gomes for £3 million would be excellent, he is hyped as the next Neymar.
Real Madrid are suppose to be keeping tabs on him too.

Buy and sell to Real Madrid in 7 years for £180 million :P

UnitedIrishman · 11-06-2014 04:14PM

I'd almost guarantee we aren't signing Cavani. And if we do then LvG will probably resign instantly.

Also, we won't be signing any first team players for at least a month (unless the Shaw deal gets finalised when England are out).

Vic Vinegar · 11-06-2014 04:24PM

Breaking news -

I had a cup of tea. It was nice.

KH25 · 11-06-2014 04:28PM

The last thing I'll say on this - LVG is the manager. The club should buy the targets that HE wants. We do not have a DOF. It should be the manager's choice as to who we buy. IF Woodward wants to buy a player like Cavani that the manager doesn't want, and goes ahead and buys him anyway, he should not be our Chief Executive.

irishfeen · 11-06-2014 04:35PM

Haven't dropped by in a few days lads and ladies - any developments on well anything??

KH25 · 11-06-2014 04:36PM

irishfeen wrote: »

Haven't dropped by in a few days lads and ladies - any developments on well anything??

Bombleswizzum's cup of tea is about as exciting as it has been.

s8n · 11-06-2014 04:37PM

irishfeen wrote: »

Haven't dropped by in a few days lads and ladies - any developments on well anything??

Bombleswizzum had a cup of tea, it was nice

IvySlayer · 11-06-2014 04:37PM

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

Breaking news -

I had a cup of tea. It was nice.

Barrys or Lyons?

irishfeen · 11-06-2014 04:38PM

KH25 wrote: »

Bombleswizzum's cup of tea is about as exciting as it has been.

s8n wrote: »

Bombleswizzum had a cup of tea, it was nice

Barry's I presume??

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