Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Note in OP, 25/08

beno619 · 19-08-2014 04:27PM

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Well I recall having an argument with a good few posters on here who were adamant that the squad left by Fergie was the strongest Utd squad of all time !
They were having none of my belief that it was the worst Utd team in over 15 years

Well it definitely wasn't the worst, that period was 03 - 04 where Chelsea started dominating.

It was a strong squad that needed a LB and a CM, the difference is everyone else strengthened while we brought in Fellaini.

Adamcp898 · 19-08-2014 04:28PM

Whatsisname wrote: »

Khedira is meant to be left out of the squad tonight.

Wouldn't be a bad buy, unfortunately seems Bayern bound.

Even the papers haven't linked us with him all Summer, that's how not interested we are in him. Don't know why though, he'd be a drastic improvement on anything we have.

Chagan · 19-08-2014 04:30PM

Larry Wildman wrote: »

Do you know what we should do?

Buy a goalkeeper.

Might as well make our transfer policy even madder than it already is.

Maybe Falcao too?

Goalies and strikers...that's what we need.

Do you know what, I was watching SSN earlier today and they were talking about Cech. For a brief second I thought to myself "We should go for him". Thankfully we have at least one position looking healthy.

Actually, feck it, offer them Lindegaard as a trade. I want transfers!

TheTownie · 19-08-2014 04:30PM

Schwiiing wrote: »

Are these twitter links supposed to be written in the post? There's nothing there on mine and the link doesnt work when I click on it.

Yes you should be seeing what looks like a screenshot of the tweet.

Maximus Alexander · 19-08-2014 04:40PM

Liam O wrote: »

People act like he's the 2nd coming of Ronaldo but I don't see it at all.

When Ronaldo first came on the scene plenty of people didn't think there was anything to him beyond stepovers. Just saying.

shadowcomplex · 19-08-2014 04:47PM

According to red cafe woodword is in Madrid

Hococop · 19-08-2014 04:47PM

Adamcp898 wrote: »

Even the papers haven't linked us with him all Summer, that's how not interested we are in him. Don't know why though, he'd be a drastic improvement on anything we have.

Maybe we surprise everyone and announce it out of the blue haha (

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19-08-2014 04:49PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

When Ronaldo first came on the scene plenty of people didn't think there was anything to him beyond stepovers. Just saying.

Well plenty of people were wrong. He was embarrassing players 10-15 years older than him. It was obvious to everyone who wasn't biased that he was something special. I don't think Januzaj's first touch is great for a 10 and while his skill makes up for it when out there, lacks the pace of a top class winger. I think he'll be good but not the level others think.

homerjay2005 · 19-08-2014 04:52PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

According to red cafe woodword is in Madrid

faster broadband there to keep up with this thread perhaps?

Larry Wildman · 19-08-2014 04:53PM

Chagan wrote: »

Do you know what, I was watching SSN earlier today and they were talking about Cech. For a brief second I thought to myself "We should go for him". Thankfully we have at least one position looking healthy.

Actually, feck it, offer them Lindegaard as a trade. I want transfers!

Maybe Cech can play in midfield or at centre half?

redbaron_99 · 19-08-2014 04:55PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

According to red cafe woodword is in Madrid

A fan took a selfie with him in an airport. what airport though...

edit: apparently it's a fake.

Lucas Hood · 19-08-2014 04:56PM

I'd like a better backup goalkeeper signed. A lot of the other top teams have 2 good goalkeepers.
Arsenal
Chelsea
Man city
Barca
Real Madrid
Bayern

Adamcp898 · 19-08-2014 04:56PM

Adamcp898 wrote: »

Even the papers haven't linked us with him all Summer, that's how not interested we are in him. Don't know why though, he'd be a drastic improvement on anything we have.

shadowcomplex wrote: »

According to red cafe woodword is in Madrid

Prove me wrong Ed, prove me wrong.

Pro. F · 19-08-2014 04:57PM

Liam O wrote: »

Januzaj got the ball one on one with Taylor a bunch of times, got around him once or twice and did nothing with it when there were players in great positions to score. I just don't understand the praise that gets put onto him, he has potential and some mouldable attributes but constantly makes the wrong decision and overruns the ball. People act like he's the 2nd coming of Ronaldo but I don't see it at all.

He didn't just get around a single opponent once or twice. He completely skinned his marker a good few times. He got fouled by the second man (after beating him too) a few times and won a few corners off them as well. The times when he wasn't fouled or winning a corner he put in a few poor crosses and shots.

The end product from him was weak, but we know he is capable of much better in that regard and it's normal to see that type of inconsistency from a young player. The ease with which he was beating players was extraordinary. I watched a lot of games this weekend and I didn't see anybody who was more impressive at it than Januzaj.

bucketybuck · 19-08-2014 04:57PM

TheTownie wrote: »

Yes you should be seeing what looks like a screenshot of the tweet.

I don't see the screenshots either, just the link. Its brilliant, so easily ignored.

KH25 · 19-08-2014 04:59PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

According to red cafe woodword is in Madrid

Probably trying to buy Kroos.

Mars Bar · 19-08-2014 05:04PM

Just so ye know, I'm flying again on Thursday and back again the following Thursday. Expect more transfers! :P

ElChe32 · 19-08-2014 05:06PM

Mars Bar wrote: »

Just so ye know, I'm flying again on Thursday and back again the following Thursday. Expect more transfers! :P

YOu are cutting it tight Mars Bar...you trying to give us all heart attacks here?

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 19-08-2014 05:06PM

"We'll move in the market this summer in a way we haven't seen in recent years."

xtal191 · 19-08-2014 05:07PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

According to red cafe woodword is in Madrid

Its fake the picture is from July

Quandary · 19-08-2014 05:08PM

Coat22 wrote: »

He was disastrous (again) when he came on on Saturday. Never going to be able to make it as a United player.

Not sure what game you were watching but Fellaini did alright when he came on. The mistake was taking Herrera off for him instead of fletcher.

Why not keep Fellaini and judge him at Xmas after he has gotten a fair chance in the team. It's not like we have an abundance of midfielders. After Carrick and Herrera, Fellaini would be our best midfielder.

Rubber_Soul · 19-08-2014 05:10PM

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

"We'll move in the market this summer in a way we haven't seen in recent years."

What's the point in posting a quote from January before Moyes left?

Robson99 · 19-08-2014 05:10PM

Rojo will probably be LCB in a 352 and I could see him being LB in a 433 or 442 with Shaw being played on the Left Mid

Zico · 19-08-2014 05:14PM

Quandary wrote: »

Why not keep Fellaini and judge him at Xmas after he has gotten a fair chance in the team. It's not like we have an abundance of midfielders. After Carrick and Herrera, Fellaini would be our best midfielder.

Might as well hang on to Anderson too, he had a great game a few years ago maybe he'll come good under Van Gaal.:rolleyes:

redbaron_99 · 19-08-2014 05:14PM

Robson99 wrote: »

Rojo will probably be LCB in a 352 and I could see him being LB in a 433 or 442 with Shaw being played on the Left Mid

So where will Di Maria play then? :pac:

Pro. F · 19-08-2014 05:15PM

Robson99 wrote: »

Rojo will probably be LCB in a 352 and I could see him being LB in a 433 or 442 with Shaw being played on the Left Mid

Yeah, was thinking that myself. Shaw being considered as a LW option for when we play a back four would explain letting Nani leave now.

Cookiemunster · 19-08-2014 05:19PM

Bit of info on Rojo from Four Four Two

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/everything-you-need-know-about-marcos-rojo

Lord TSC · 19-08-2014 05:20PM

Schalke defender Sead Kolasinac

"Two months ago Schalke received an official offer from the very successful English club Manchester United for me. This option is still open "Scouts were at a recent friendly match between Tottenham and Schalke in London. Believe me, I only heard about it after the completion of the match. "[Manchester United] is the world's top. Of course it would be great to play at Old Trafford. In football you never know - anything is possible. There's still time until the end of the transfer period and we'll see."

http://www.sportinastorm.com/Premier-League/Manchester-United/Schalke-star-reveals-Reds-move-%27still-open%27/X1Y48Z1791911

Will I Amnt · 19-08-2014 05:21PM

b757 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/_OfficialAgent_/status/501756089767981057

Probably not the most trusted, seen some ****e put up on his twitter.

You are now following The_Official_Agent

You might also want to follow:

@ThE_T00th_Fairy

@xXThe.Easta.BunniXx

@Poppa_Xmas

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 19-08-2014 05:21PM

StarshipPooper wrote: »

What's the point in posting a quote from January before Moyes left?

"Watch this space"

Happy now?

Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Note in OP, 25/08

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