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Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Notes in OP,22/7

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  • #6422
    Billy86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,495 ✭✭✭✭Billy86


    ToiletFusion wrote: »
    Your point was that Carrick was poor because the quality of the players around him.

    But the 40 year old Giggs played better than him, an ill Fletcher offered more than him also. Cleverly fair enough but Carrick had one unreal season, but the others he was average.

    I personally don't think a club like United should be settling for average
    Except none of them did, which is why I said you are not making sense.


  • #6423
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,140 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    MagicIRL wrote: »
    Forgive me if I'm wrong, but is LvG not just playing a back three because Strootman is out injured? With Strootman wasn't he a 4-3-3 man?

    While it was 4-3-3 for most of the qualifiers, it seems to be a case that the new three at the back was a formation that worked to the strengths of Robben, Sneijder and RVP, affording them less need to chase the ball and create more space for them to run into and break.

    It's also less focused on pressing high up the pitch to reserve energy levels, and suck the opposition in to win the ball and spring a break with Robben etc.

    That's my take on it, I think it might have happened if Strootman was there regardless, the indication during the friendlies was he needed to change something to adapt to the climate and environment and


  • #6424
    Pro. F
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,219 ✭✭✭✭Pro. F


    MagicIRL wrote: »
    Forgive me if I'm wrong, but is LvG not just playing a back three because Strootman is out injured? With Strootman wasn't he a 4-3-3 man?

    Yeah I think so. But it doesn't change the fact that 3 CBs is back to being reasonably acceptable now, after a few years of being completely disregarded by fans in this part of the world. The reason it's now accepted as viable is not because the game has changed, it's because the formation has been more visible in the PL, CL and international tournaments.


  • #6425
    Spazdarn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,986 ✭✭✭Spazdarn


    Billy86 wrote: »
    Except none of them did, which is why I said you are not making sense.

    Maybe that's a matter of opinion..

    He contributed 0 assists last season, from a midfielder who was bought originally for his ability to thread through the killer pass... that's a pathetic return.


  • #6426
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,923 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It's surely not that different with Strootman dropping in as a pseudo 3rd CB though?


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  • #6427
    J. Marston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,408 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    TheDoc wrote: »
    Anytime I see that Jennifer Lawrence gif I lose total train of thought on what the conversation/topic is

    50409-Jennifer-Lawrence-boobs-gif-S4B0.gif

    So, Vidal or....something?


  • #6428
    Danye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,394 ✭✭✭Danye


    Can anybody tell me who would be the best "In the know" journalists on Twitter to follow?


  • #6429
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,923 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Danye wrote: »
    Can anybody tell me who would be the best "In the know" journalists on Twitter to follow?

    Jennifer Lawrence.


  • #6430
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,061 ✭✭✭✭adox


    ToiletFusion wrote: »
    Maybe that's a matter of opinion..

    He contributed 0 assists last season, from a midfielder who was bought originally for his ability to thread through the killer pass... that's a pathetic return.

    Last season is the worst measuring stick to use to judge a players worth.


  • #6431
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,929 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    I find Jennifer Lawrence to be an awful sap.

    What ever happened our good old Kate Upton conversation?


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  • #6432
    Mr.Prodston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,305 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Prodston


    Whatsisname wrote: »
    I find Jennifer Lawrence to be an awful sap.

    What ever happened our good old Kate Upton conversation?

    :eek:

    FutureGuy we need your powers to tell us we aren't signing J-Law. Stat!


  • #6433
    beno619
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭beno619


    LVG is quoted as saying he only switched formation because Strootman was missing, he is 4-3-3 manager.


  • #6434
    Degag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,085 ✭✭✭✭Degag


    ToiletFusion wrote: »
    Aren't we a bit light at left back then?

    I think it has to mean another one is coming in. Daley Blind perhaps.


  • #6435
    brinty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Mr.Prodston wrote: »
    :eek:

    FutureGuy we need your powers to tell us we aren't signing J-Law. Stat!

    She's not coming is she FutureGuy..c'mon deny it quickly
    while you're at it deny anna kendrick is signing too :p:rolleyes:


  • #6436
    tupac_healy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,515 ✭✭✭tupac_healy


    Degag wrote: »
    I think it has to mean another one is coming in. Daley Blind perhaps.

    Wouldn't say no!


  • #6437
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,997 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    ESPN reporting that gala have leaked the fact Snedijer has a 20m release clause and that he would,like to play under LVG.


  • #6438
    merlinsmerryman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭merlinsmerryman


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    ESPN reporting that gala have leaked the fact Snedijer has a 20m release clause and that he would,like to play under LVG.

    Uggghhhh another summer, another Snedijer rumour. It's the never ending saga :(


  • #6439
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    J. Marston wrote: »
    50409-Jennifer-Lawrence-boobs-gif-S4B0.gif

    So, Vidal or....something?

    Well that's me in a daze for the evening.


  • #6440
    brinty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    ESPN reporting that gala have leaked the fact Snedijer has a 20m release clause and that he would,like to play under LVG.


    Gala and Sneijder can FRO
    he teased us for long enough..had his chance and we got burnt several times..
    thanks but no thanks
    off LVG's oranje army i'd take Strootman, Blind, De Vrij and Robben(never going to happen)


  • #6441
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,868 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Whatsisname wrote: »
    I find Jennifer Lawrence to be an awful sap.

    What ever happened our good old Kate Upton conversation?

    You have made a powerful enemy.


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  • #6442
    ElChe32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,690 ✭✭✭ElChe32


    DID SOMEONE SAY KATE UPTON?

    giphy.gif


  • #6443
    DARK-KNIGHT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,353 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    ElChe32 wrote: »
    DID SOMEONE SAY KATE UPTON?

    giphy.gif
    i would batter her backdoors in


  • #6444
    redbaron_99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭redbaron_99


    Lads, just heard that Jennifer Lawrence is open to signing for Jennifer Lawrence for a knock down fee of Jennifer Lawrence.


  • #6445
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,929 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    ElChe32 wrote: »
    DID SOMEONE SAY KATE UPTON?

    giphy.gif

    SEE, SEE, THIS IS WHAT I MEAN!

    You've made a new best friend ElChe.


  • #6446
    brinty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    Lots not enough Anna Kendrick on the board...
    I'm useless with gifs...
    anyone that can help me out makes a friend for life..
    anyone makes fun of me is in trouble...
    In the words of Liam Neeson...I will find you and....agh who am i kidding this is an anonymous forum after all...


  • #6447
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,929 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    In other news, its looking like Paddy is on his way
    Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 4m
    Patrice Evra pretty close to Juventus move. He is asking #MUFC if he can go and club willing to let it happen, albeit reluctantly


  • #6448
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    brinty wrote: »
    Lots not enough Anna Kendrick on the board...
    I'm useless with gifs...
    anyone that can help me out makes a friend for life..
    anyone makes fun of me is in trouble...
    In the words of Liam Neeson...I will find you and....agh who am i kidding this is an anonymous forum after all...

    She's saying "Hey brinty I ****ing love you so much and you might not be able to hear me but at least you can look at me talking." Then she laughs and says "No seriously call me".

    anna-kendrick-o.gif

    I stopped looking at that J-Law gif to do this for you.


  • #6449
    Copper_pipe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,553 ✭✭✭✭Copper_pipe


    Whatsisname wrote: »
    In other news, its looking like Paddy is on his way

    Nani , Evra and £30m for Vidal :cool:


  • #6450
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,089 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    Ill be gutted to see Evra gone, such a great servant to the club. It will be a big miss the dressing room too

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85953492&postcount=9158


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  • #6451
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    Headshot wrote: »
    Ill be gutted to see Evra gone, such a great servant to the club. It will be a big miss the dressing room too

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85953492&postcount=9158

    I agree, he will be missed.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91202519&postcount=6427


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