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

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  • #7562
    ericzeking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭ericzeking


    Haven't seen any of the game but by all accounts Fellaini got a bad time of it. I'm not as convinced as most that he won't be a success for us.

    I think he can do that Carrick role effectively if given the chance, especially with someone like Ander alongside. I'd love it if he had a stormer of a season and proved the nay sayers wrong, although no matter how well he plays, the opinion of the masses will always be influenced by his price tag and his ties to the Moyes era, which is most unfortunate.


  • #7563
    MagicIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,902 ✭✭✭MagicIRL


    TheDoc wrote: »
    What the hell, all Twitter exploding with transfer stuff?!?!

    WHAT IS THIS MADNESS!?!?!

    Also that Ronaldo&SAf gif is amazing, Ronaldos expression is quality

    Keep the dream alive!

    ALL ABOARD THE POSITIVITY TRAIN, CHOO CHOO!


  • #7564
    J. Marston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,408 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    macslash wrote: »

    The players seemed quite pleased for Fellaini. I'd say they didn't think much of a team-mate being mocked by their own fans.


  • #7565
    user2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,071 ✭✭✭user2011


    Any chance the Rojo deal being done asap would LVG play him Saturday?


  • #7566
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,996 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    user2011 wrote: »
    Any chance the Rojo deal being done asap would LVG play him Saturday?

    At best,mi would say he will be on the bench. At best.

    Right now, Jones, Smalling and Blackett deserve the chance to keep their thing going into the league.


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  • #7567
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    Paddy finally says something worth listening to.
    Paddy Crerand ‏@PatCrerand 6m
    If you don't support all the players who play for Utd don't bother coming to Old Trafford


  • #7568
    homerjay2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,346 ✭✭✭✭homerjay2005


    user2011 wrote: »
    Any chance the Rojo deal being done asap would LVG play him Saturday?

    Doubt it, as fitness appears to be a big thing for LVG, his comments tonight and about RVP would suggest he wont play any new signing for 2-3 weeks, especially ones like Rojo who is only back off holiday.

    Eitherway, a defender needs to be signed before Saturday and they could make the bench but for sheer desperation due to lack of numbers only.


  • #7569
    user2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,071 ✭✭✭user2011


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    At best,mi would say he will be on the bench. At best.

    Right now, Jones, Smalling and Blackett deserve the chance to keep their thing going into the league.

    Young and James at WB?

    Or even how serious is Shaw's injury? Got caught up in the build up to the Super Cup so missed all the info about injuries.


  • #7570
    Robson99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,916 ✭✭✭Robson99


    Lads how do ye rate Rojo? Only took notice of him at the WC. Didn't really stand out that much


  • #7571
    MagicIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,902 ✭✭✭MagicIRL


    Robson99 wrote: »
    Lads how do ye rate Rojo? Only took notice of him at the WC. Didn't really stand out that much

    I couldn't pick him out of the Argentina squad photo if I tried.


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  • #7572
    GSPfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,843 ✭✭✭GSPfan


    I have to say I absolutely hate Booing in all its forms at a sporting event. Its a regular thing at UFC events and it really gets to me.

    Its brilliant in WWE and in panto but to actually Boo someone or a team just bugs me.

    A certain poster used the word "Disgusted" earlier in relation to Uniteds transfer policy but went on to say he would Boo players. Well I have to say I would be irritated by Uniteds transfer policy but I would be absolutely disgusted by anyone who is ignorant enough to Boo a sportsman, let alone a member of the team you support.

    Anyway..... Kate Abdo. I think of her to cheer me up.


  • #7573
    TheFullDuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 847 ✭✭✭TheFullDuck


    Robson99 wrote: »
    Lads how do ye rate Rojo? Only took notice of him at the WC. Didn't really stand out that much

    from what I gather from sporting fans on reddit, he came from Russia where he didn't do too well. he struggled to settle in in his first year at sporting but was easily their best defender last season. he's a better CB than Lb, he just played there for Argentina as they're a bit light defensively. he's calm on the ball and often comes out of defence with it. I can link the video as I'm on my phone but search for his rabona clearence he did at the World Cup


  • #7574
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    If worse comes to worse Giggsy will tog out and drop to left back while VG will slot into the centre of defence. We're fine.


  • #7575
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    TheDoc wrote: »
    What the hell, all Twitter exploding with transfer stuff?!?!

    WHAT IS THIS MADNESS!?!?!

    Also that Ronaldo&SAf gif is amazing, Ronaldos expression is quality

    Transfer Stuff!!!!!!!!!!

    nXBz6.gif


  • #7576
    Rayne Wooney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,134 ✭✭✭✭Rayne Wooney


    Van Gaal said this was our worst match, I'm glad he talked about the poor passing at times, we had a lot of possession in the last two games but should have done a lot more with it rather than keep it in unthreatening areas and let the other team regroup

    It will take a few months before we start seeing the real progress I think, but I don't think I'd have any other manager orchestrating the rebirth after last season


  • #7577
    Your Airbag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,547 ✭✭✭Your Airbag


    I'd much sooner see Cleverly shipped out the Fellaini.

    Clowns boo'ing him.


  • #7578
    homerjay2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,346 ✭✭✭✭homerjay2005


    Strange Wilson got no preseason time at all, especially with a reduced squad and others perhaps leaving


  • #7579
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,868 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Saw this on reddit, would like to think it's correct
    If I'm honest, my take on this is completely different. When Fellaini first came on, he was getting booed every time he got the ball - whether due to the Moyes connection or his supposed Napoli move, I don't know. But it seems like the fans took notice of the minority booing, as they soon added cheers which drowned out the boos - but not completely, you could still hear them. This genuinely makes me think that the respectful majority were cheering him to give him some confidence and to try and drown out the boos.

    EDIT Just spoken to my grandparents (my whole family are season ticket holders but they're the only ones who bought tickets for tonight) who said that everyone around them was commenting on how disgraceful the booing was. The cheering genuinely was to try and drown it out.


  • #7580
    hufpc8w3adnk65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,158 ✭✭✭✭hufpc8w3adnk65


    Lads haven't been in here since 7am LOOONG day in work. Whats the latest? I seen the wazza news on sky sports tho


  • #7581
    TheTownie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,177 ✭✭✭TheTownie


    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Lads haven't been in here since 7am LOOONG day in work. Whats the latest? I seen the wazza news on sky sports tho

    This is all you need to know.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91699266&postcount=7471


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  • #7582
    Your Airbag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,547 ✭✭✭Your Airbag


    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Lads haven't been in here since 7am LOOONG day in work. Whats the latest? I seen the wazza news on sky sports tho

    Larry Wildman tried to dig his way out of a hole.


  • #7583
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,060 ✭✭✭✭adox


    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Lads haven't been in here since 7am LOOONG day in work. Whats the latest? I seen the wazza news on sky sports tho

    Utd win
    Rojo signing
    Larry boos a lot.


  • #7584
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    Rayne Wooney wrote: »
    Van Gaal said this was our worst match, I'm glad he talked about the poor passing at times, we had a lot of possession in the last two games but should have done a lot more with it rather than keep it in unthreatening areas and let the other team regroup

    It will take a few months before we start seeing the real progress I think, but I don't think I'd have any other manager orchestrating the rebirth after last season

    He also included a reference to being unhappy with the play in the Liverpool game in his programme notes.
    I wanted to see an improvement in our performances as the tour went along, and that was mainly the case. In the first (half) of the match against Liverpool, I must say that we were very weak, but the spirit of the team turned that around.

    The players wanted to show themselves as a team and that is very important for me. I could see winning that particular match brought a lot of pleasure to our fans, and I was pleased that we were able to make them happy.


  • #7585
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,868 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Blatter wrote: »
    Taylor's take on Vidal saga.

    Daniel Taylor @DTguardian
    United have been trashing the Vidal link all summer. But there's too much noise. Something definitely going on.

    Giving this a bit more credit now.


  • #7586
    hufpc8w3adnk65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,158 ✭✭✭✭hufpc8w3adnk65


    adox wrote: »
    Utd win
    Rojo signing
    Larry boos a lot.

    Larry's Vidal statement?
    Rojo is signing? Source?
    Has future guy stated were not signing him?


  • #7587
    bmcc10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭bmcc10


    Your Airbag wrote: »
    Larry Wildman tried to dig his way out of a hole.

    Without a shovel


  • #7588
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Larry's Vidal statement?
    Rojo is signing? Source?
    Has future guy stated were not signing him?

    BBC and SSN reported Rojo put in a transfer request either before or after United bid €20m.


  • #7589
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 35,338 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    Kew on the brink of despair to being all lovely in the garden in space of 24 hours.

    dont crush me now Ed

    EVENFLOW



  • #7590
    Blatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,832 ✭✭✭✭Blatter


    keane2097 wrote: »
    Giving this a bit more credit now.

    What's changed?


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  • #7591
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,579 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    Strange evening for background noise... The general concensus amongst the journalists (for what that's worth) is that Rojo is close and we are not a million miles away from Di Maria which it's being reported Madrid will use the money to purchase Falcao. Strangely many are singing off this hymn sheet with still lots of Vidal chatter in the melting pot too..

    Rojo
    Blind
    Vidal
    Di Maria

    Yeah I know we can dream.. :p

    Also an edit to voice my absolute condemnation for anyone who booed Fellaini tonight. Poor show on their behalf not fit to call themselves United fans..


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