Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Note in OP, 13/8

Augmerson · 05-08-2014 11:14AM

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'VE DONE IT!

MANCHESTER UNITED ARE THE 2014 GUINNESS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP CHAMPIONS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhnUgAaea4M

:pac::pac::pac:

v3ttel · 05-08-2014 11:14AM

Tyler Blackett did very well on tour. He seemed very composed on the ball and defended very well when he had to. If we're playing 3 CBs, he'd be an option as 5th choice or 6th choice. He made a difference with his distribution from the back, even though Liverpool's high pressure faded a bit in the second half.

Hopefully we'll see some transfer activity (CB and CM) over the next week or so. I'm hoping that LVG can stop Jones from being so rash.

Pro. F · 05-08-2014 11:14AM

Giggsy11 wrote: »

I thought he was very good defensively against Sterling today. He was beaten once or twice but overall he was good. He had the pace to keep up with Sterling.

He might have done okay when facing Sterling with the ball, but I'd still have doubts about his positioning and I don't remember him ever being tested by having to cover the back post.

homerjay2005 · 05-08-2014 11:14AM

so looks like the Vidal deal is dead and we never actually bid for him.

i wonder though, will that change now that we are on the way home from tour. have a feeling that this is going to run and run for a few more weeks yet

MagicIRL · 05-08-2014 11:17AM

I wanna' tell you, I might as well do, 'bout a boy who can do anything,
He comes from Holl-and, his name is Kev-in, Stootman, Strootman, Strootman!

ElChe32 · 05-08-2014 11:18AM

Augmerson wrote: »

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'VE DONE IT!

MANCHESTER UNITED ARE THE 2014 GUINNESS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP CHAMPIONS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhnUgAaea4M

:pac::pac::pac:

beno619 · 05-08-2014 11:32AM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Turan would be cover for the wing back positions, either that or Shaw will be cover and Turan first choice on the left with Young and Valenica the options on the right

Think he would be a midfield option, as far as I'm aware he's more of a central player now.

Amirani · 05-08-2014 11:33AM

beno619 wrote: »

Think he would be a midfield option, as far as I'm aware he's more of a central player now.

He's always played wide for Atleti? You may be thinking of Koke, who is naturally a central player but often plays on the wings.

Lord TSC · 05-08-2014 11:36AM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

so looks like the Vidal deal is dead and we never actually bid for him.

i wonder though, will that change now that we are on the way home from tour. have a feeling that this is going to run and run for a few more weeks yet

Have heard people clinging to two things. That he never types his messages in English but did this (so is it a negotiation tactic or why English now) and the fact he hash tagged the name of the city he is in ("I am happy in this city"). Feels, to me, like it's someone in his ear sending a message which could easily be construed in multiple ways tbh.

Not that I believe we were ever really in for him, mind....

beno619 · 05-08-2014 11:37AM

Diego Simeone wrote: »

He's always played wide for Atleti? You may be thinking of Koke, who is naturally a central player but often plays on the wings.

Going by your username I'd say you know what your talking about but did he not play centrally a few times for Atleti last season ?

fifth · 05-08-2014 11:40AM

I don't believe we're in for Vidal either, mind. But that instagram pic I reckon he's just saying how he likes it there in Jakarta.

Amirani · 05-08-2014 11:40AM

beno619 wrote: »

Going by your username I'd say you know what your talking about but did he not play centrally a few times for Atleti last season ?

He's played off the striker a few times in a more central sort of role, and him and Koke were often encouraged to cut inside when playing on the wings. Still, I'd say his best position is very much out wide. He can play either wing pretty well.

bullvine · 05-08-2014 11:44AM

Any word on P Nev? did he get a job afterall?

Shane.C · 05-08-2014 11:51AM

Don't know if this was posted already

LVG

https://vine.co/v/MEmzYUgFv3u

TheTownie · 05-08-2014 11:52AM

It ain't over til the fat lady sings.

Omid Zamani ‏@Juventus__fan 4m
Tuttosport confirms that Vidal's Instagram account is fake! - uncertainty still remains.

MagicIRL · 05-08-2014 12:00PM

TheTownie wrote: »

It ain't over til the fat lady sings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Y73sPHKxw

TheDoc · 05-08-2014 12:01PM

That video posted above was unreal.

Needed a double take to make sure that was United playing.

baldshin · 05-08-2014 12:03PM

Don't worry lads, I'm off to watch Juve train in Sydney on Saturday, I'll collar Vidal and find out what's what and let ye know!

RobertKK · 05-08-2014 12:12PM

3-5-2 and 4-3-3 are the formations we will play this season.

I can't see us not signing a midfielder and a central defender.

btw on Twitter Ireland all the the trends are do with the match last night.

Son Of A Vidic · 05-08-2014 12:13PM

v3ttel wrote: »

Tyler Blackett did very well on tour. He seemed very composed on the ball and defended very well when he had to.

I agree and at one stage later in the second half, he had one very nice piece of defending that Phil Jones could do with looking at. It was a lesson in how not to give away a penalty / not to give an excuse for a penalty.

Macca07 · 05-08-2014 12:25PM

Highlights from last nights match, 7:41 in total, with MUTV commentary.

You can ignore the match report at the top where it says Anders Lindegaard scored the last goal.

MagicIRL · 05-08-2014 12:27PM

I really hope Jesse Lingard breaks in to the first team this season.

DM_7 · 05-08-2014 12:28PM

The New Kit looks well on the players.

Reminds of the 80s kits,

mainly this one

NoviGlitzko · 05-08-2014 12:35PM

MagicIRL wrote: »

I really hope Jesse Lingard breaks in to the first team this season.

Yep. Can see no reason why he can't. Underrated IMO.

MagicIRL · 05-08-2014 12:39PM

NoviGlitzko wrote: »

Yep. Can see no reason why he can't. Underrated IMO.

Blackett should get a chance too.

It's a productive pre season if those two come in to the team, along with new , flowing tactics and a manager who knows how to win.

Montroseee · 05-08-2014 12:44PM

Although I wouldn't be happy if our transfer dealings are finished, the power of a top manager can never be underestimated. Even as things stand, I'd bet heavily on UTD. getting top 4 this year.

rockal · 05-08-2014 12:52PM

MagicIRL wrote: »

I really hope Jesse Lingard breaks in to the first team this season.

Was impressed when I saw him play a year ago in pre season.
Scholesy rates him better than Januzai
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-scholes-slams-manchester-united-7334702

Giggsy11 · 05-08-2014 12:56PM

Hopefully Nick Powell also get promoted to first team.

Whatsisname · 05-08-2014 12:56PM

Craig Norwood ‏@CraigNorwood 2m
Manchester United's flight GTI8758 being diverted due to a terror threat at the Manchester airport. #MUFC

**** flying.

Hococop · 05-08-2014 12:58PM

Whatsisname wrote: »

**** flying.

Wow crazy. Where are they landing now

Just heard it on the radio apparently a device on another plane landing in Manchester but not sure how genuine the threat is

Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Note in OP, 13/8

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