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

KombuchaMshroom · 12-08-2014 07:09PM

Hope we mix it up a bit in the 2nd half and go more attacking.
No need for 3 CBs with Valencia playing so defensive

Lucas Hood · 12-08-2014 07:10PM

bucketybuck wrote: »

Delighted to see actual, solid, concrete links to a player, and a player in the right age bracket as well!

Does beg the question though, if LVG feels Rojo is good enough for United why wait until now before making an approach? Thats the type of transfer work that frustrates, we spend weeks sniffing around a crock like Vermalean when Ijudging by his reaction to the bid) we could have picked Rojo up at any time.

Now for a midfielder, which is still by far our biggest problem area. On that issue, its interesting to see Cleverley not in the first 11 again tonight. Am I right in saying he figured only sporadically in the US tour? Hopefully LVG has seen through this guy.

Rojo must have been his second choice behind Vermaelen.

OctavarIan · 12-08-2014 07:11PM

This is practically a training exercise.

RVN10 · 12-08-2014 07:14PM

That lad james looks pretty impressive so far

DM_7 · 12-08-2014 07:14PM

OctavarIan wrote: »

This is practically a training exercise.

It would be a training exercise to Van Gaal.

bucketybuck · 12-08-2014 07:15PM

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Rojo must have been his second choice being Vermaelen.

I appreciate that, but I still wonder why it took so long. Hell, considering our numbers why not bid for both of them?

KombuchaMshroom · 12-08-2014 07:16PM

Gotta say I'm very impressed with Blackett and James. They seem so composed and comfortable for such young lads.
Both of them need to improve their decision making but that will come with experience and playing.
Definitely think they could serve as fine squad players for the year ahead

Adamocovic · 12-08-2014 07:20PM

I know it's 0-0 but have to say we seem comfortable. Hopefully the comfortable possession football continues when the league campaign starts.

EDIT: Also loving Jones run at CB, starting every game hopefully shows VG has the faith in him to give I'm a lead role in CB this year.
Also James and Blackett have been top notch. Can't wait to see how Fellaini and Januzaj do now.

Mikeyt086 · 12-08-2014 07:23PM

yermandan wrote: »

Rooney looks so lean

NoviGlitzko · 12-08-2014 07:27PM

Anyone have an English stream lads? Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Got sorted! Nvm

thelad95 · 12-08-2014 07:34PM

RVN10 wrote: »

That lad james looks pretty impressive so far

Supercup thread is that way ---->

:P

GSPfan · 12-08-2014 07:36PM

bucketybuck wrote: »

Delighted to see actual, solid, concrete links to a player, and a player in the right age bracket as well!

Does beg the question though, if LVG feels Rojo is good enough for United why wait until now before making an approach? Thats the type of transfer work that frustrates, we spend weeks sniffing around a crock like Vermalean when (judging by his reaction to the bid) we could have picked Rojo up at any time.

Now for a midfielder, which is still by far our biggest problem area. On that issue, its interesting to see Cleverley not in the first 11 again tonight. Am I right in saying he figured only sporadically in the US tour? Hopefully LVG has seen through this guy.

Maybe we need 2 Centre Back transfers and Vermaelen and Hummels were first choice. Vermaelen deal finished last week so they moved for the next target on the list. Whats wrong with that? Also you have no idea he could be got at any time. We still haven't got him.

I have no clue what your normal stance is on Uniteds transfer policies but if you are turning into a fan that moans about anything then you've been reading this forum too long and its rubbing off on you. There is such a dreadful attitude in here by a few people regarding the club and the game that I wonder why they even watch the game as it seems to cause them so much grief.

The assumption that we have any idea how these deals evolve is laughable too.

RVN10 · 12-08-2014 07:36PM

thelad95 wrote: »

Supercup thread is that way ---->

:P

Well played sir , i should have said reece james

How Soon Is Now · 12-08-2014 07:38PM

Yay!

NeVeR · 12-08-2014 07:38PM

Goalllllll

Will I Amnt · 12-08-2014 07:40PM

Delighted for Fletch. He's chuffed with himself too

Kylo Ren · 12-08-2014 07:40PM

Deflection has been a great addition to the squad and I expect him to continue his form during the season.

elefant · 12-08-2014 07:41PM

This commentary is horrendous! Would hate to have to listen to this all season.

Son Of A Vidic · 12-08-2014 07:42PM

Missed the goal & replay thanks to the fecking stream crashing.

NeVeR · 12-08-2014 07:43PM

elefant wrote: »

This commentary is horrendous! Would hate to have to listen to this all season.

It's like two know it all old lads in the pub !!

double GG · 12-08-2014 07:43PM

Rooney has to be more selfish there

Will I Amnt · 12-08-2014 07:43PM

Rooney should have done better there.

bantee · 12-08-2014 07:44PM

elefant wrote: »

This commentary is horrendous! Would hate to have to listen to this all season.

Crerand is the main reason I cancelled my MUTV subscription.

bucketybuck · 12-08-2014 07:45PM

GSPfan wrote: »

I have no clue what your normal stance is on Uniteds transfer policies but if you are turning into a fan that moans about anything then you've been reading this forum too long and its rubbing off on you. There is such a dreadful attitude in here by a few people regarding the club and the game that I wonder why they even watch the game as it seems to cause them so much grief.

This constant need to make personal remarks against anybody who criticises the club is getting very boring, and I am surprised the mods seem happy to ignore it.

Larry Wildman · 12-08-2014 07:47PM

Some people seem to have an issue with posters wanting the best for United. Personally, I am disgusted by United's transfer activity over recent years and I was disgusted with Moyes' appointment. Our aim should be to overhaul Liverpool's 5 European Cups in the first instance. When I look at Real Madrid's team, I see where I would like us to be. Finally deploying our commercial revenue on the pitch. Finally shopping at Brown Thomas rather than Tesco. Not faffing about and squandering tens of millions on spoofers like Fellaini. With the current squad, we're going nowhere. 4th's a possibility but since when is 4th an acceptable target for Manchester United? Notwithstanding his reputation, many people will be calling for Van Gaal's head if we don't get 4th. So why in God's name haven't we done any meaningful business since Shaw?

With players of the quality of Vidal and Hummels, we would be title contenders. At the moment, we haven't a hope. If something isn't done, who's to blame? Woodward? Van Gaal? The Glazers?

DM_7 · 12-08-2014 07:55PM

Jaysus Larry you get very annoyed by Manchester United in the late evening/night time :pac:

Son Of A Vidic · 12-08-2014 07:56PM

Shocking corner there, but my stream quality is so poor, I don't even know who took it.:(

Hank Scorpio · 12-08-2014 07:57PM

Larry Wildman wrote: »

Some people seem to have an issue with posters wanting the best for United. Personally, I am disgusted by United's transfer activity over recent years and I was disgusted with Moyes' appointment. Our aim should be to overhaul Liverpool's 5 European Cups in the first instance. When I look at Real Madrid's team, I see where I would like us to be. Finally deploying our commercial revenue on the pitch. Finally shopping at Brown Thomas rather than Tesco. Not faffing about and squandering tens of millions on spoofers like Fellaini. With the current squad, we're going nowhere. 4th's a possibility but since when is 4th an acceptable target for Manchester United? Notwithstanding his reputation, many people will be calling for Van Gaal's head if we don't get 4th. So why in God's name haven't we done any meaningful business since Shaw?

With players of the quality of Vidal and Hummels, we would be title contenders. At the moment, we haven't a hope. If something isn't done, who's to blame? Woodward? Van Gaal? The Glazers?

Fairly strong post but I agree on most of the points.

Personally I feel Fergie ignored the CM midfield problem for far too long, whether that was a financial issue or stubbornness I don't know.

Still confident of getting 4th but not much more than that this season

The magic of United in the late 90's and through the 2000's isn't really there anymore, I think its been rotting abit since Ronaldo left

Just as I say it a spoofer like Cleverley gives away a goal

bangkok · 12-08-2014 07:58PM

bucketybuck wrote: »

I appreciate that, but I still wonder why it took so long. Hell, considering our numbers why not bid for both of them?

bid for both? it is not football manager they are playing!!

MagicMarker · 12-08-2014 08:00PM

Imagine if Fellaini came on and played everyone off the park.

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

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