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

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭Cantstandsya


    Montroseee wrote: »
    It's not as simple as saying that. There will be less forwards so he will get more game time and has potential far greater than Chico and Danny.

    I love Kagawa but please explain how getting rid of two bench warming strikers will facilitate more game time for a number 10?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭Christy Browne


    If Di Maria signs I really hope it means going back to 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 and hitting teams on the break with pace like United of old:
    De Gea
    Rafael - Jones - Evans - Shaw
    Herrera - Carrick
    Di Maria - Mata - Januzaj
    RVP/Rooney


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


    Montroseee wrote: »
    It's not as simple as saying that. There will be less forwards so he will get more game time and has potential far greater than Chico and Danny.

    I also don't understand how Chico or Welbz could affect Kagawa's play time..?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Coat22


    If Unied did sign Di Maria (and I dont think we will) - anyone think LVG could have him pegged as a potential forward, similar to Robben's role at the WC (and a role I think Januzaj) could do well in. Could explain Welbeck leaving, Di Maria would be another option (ahead of Welbeck, maybe) up top if Rooney or RVP are injured.

    Was going to suggest similar but only one problem there - we need to get Di MAria first.

    Maybe Ed has signed him already and he's being unveiled at 3.30 with Khadeira and Ballotelli (just for the craic to spite the scousers)


  • Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭ Derek Late Raffle


    Pro. F wrote: »
    The idea of agreeing to disagree is that you don't continue the argument.

    Big clubs are willing to pay high wages. The higher the wages they have to pay, the less they have to spend on the initial purchase. Wage negotiations stall transfers all the time.

    In the 13/14 season the performance wasn't good enough. Moyes was sacked for it as he should have been.

    In the 12/13 season the performance was more than acceptable.

    The early exit from Europe was disappointing in 11/12, but shít happens. Finishing a close second in the league is well within reasonable expectations.

    Sure there have been things I have wanted changed at different times over the last few years, but the resale value of the players in the squad is at the bottom of the list.

    Apologies if I'm coming across like I'm continuing the argument, I'm just letting you know my opinion on it and why I don't agree with yours. I shall park it there.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Coat22


    If Di Maria signs I really hope it means going back to 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 and hitting teams on the break with pace like United of old:
    De Gea
    Rafael - Jones - Evans - Shaw
    Herrera - Carrick
    Di Maria - Mata - Januzaj

    RVP/Rooney

    That team actually looks capable except replace Jones or Evans with Rojo and hope we get in someone better than a 33 year old Carrick


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


    If Unied did sign Di Maria (and I dont think we will) - anyone think LVG could have him pegged as a potential forward, similar to Robben's role at the WC (and a role I think Januzaj) could do well in. Could explain Welbeck leaving, Di Maria would be another option (ahead of Welbeck, maybe) up top if Rooney or RVP are injured.

    I think so, he would so it well. It's also an option for 4-3-3 reducing need for another defender, provides more protection for defence.

    Van Gaal has said he will change the system depending on players available and the opposition.

    Getting a player like Di Maria would be a huge upgrade on Nani, Valencia, Young.


    I would be amazed if it happens :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭Christy Browne


    Coat22 wrote: »
    That team actually looks capable except replace Jones or Evans with Rojo and hope we get in someone better than a 33 year old Carrick

    I feel Evans is our best centre back, with Jones and Smalling on par with each other. Haven't seen enough of Rojo to be honest. The biggest problem with it is dropping one of Van Persie or Rooney, but hopefully that would sort itself out


  • Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭ Derek Late Raffle


    Coat22 wrote: »
    Di Maria would be savage in the PL

    Thinking back to the CL Final its actually mad that Madrid are letting him go

    What position does he play again? He would be a great buy for injecting pace on the left wing possibly??

    Yes I agree he was class in the Final.

    What we really need is a strong CM that can break up play and distribute to the likes of Herrara etc..

    And we need to let go of some of the kling-ons that are not good enough.


  • Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭ Derek Late Raffle


    Natalie Sawyer and Hayley Mcqueen just about to do the ice bucket over each other live now on SSN.

    id pay the entire pot to pour it over Natalie.

    *edit its recorded...doesnt take away from it though :)

    Youtube please god someone :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Coat22


    The Wellbeck news - maybe, just maybe we need to sell him to raise cash for a Di Maria / Khadeira / Benatia shopping spree???

    VG said when he came back from the states that he would sit down and tell certain players their time was going to be "limited" and they could then look at options. Nani was probably one, Wellbeck undoubtedly another (no matter how good you think he is he's not starting ahead of Rooney and RVP), hopefully Cleverly is another.

    Get rid of 6 more Louis is it means we free up cash to sign 3 of the quality above.


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


    Coat22 wrote: »
    That team actually looks capable except replace Jones or Evans with Rojo and hope we get in someone better than a 33 year old Carrick

    We're not getting Di Maria though so can forget about that, I really do feel Kheidra there instead of Carrick would be a huge upgrade.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Coat22


    We're not getting Di Maria though so can forget about that, I really do feel Kheidra there instead of Carrick would be a huge upgrade.

    Much better chance of signing Di Maria than Khadeira I'd say.

    Probably won't get either and watch as Arsenal sign Khadeira for £20M, Di Maria goes on loan to PSG and we splash out £20 on Ron Vlaar


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,206 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Coat22 wrote: »
    Much better chance of signing Di Maria than Khadeira I'd say.

    Probably won't get either and watch as Arsenal sign Khadeira for £20M, Di Maria goes on loan to PSG and we splash out £20 on Ron Vlaar

    Vlaar for a score isn't bad.


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


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Vlaar for a score isn't bad.

    We'd be getting him for a Song at that price


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,369 ✭✭✭UnitedIrishman


    Edit nevermind, read post wrong!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,265 ✭✭✭✭Nalz


    M!Ck^ wrote: »
    Youtube please god someone :pac:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KW0pbRvLZ8


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,736 ✭✭✭OctavarIan


    We have such a poor negotiating position in the market that I think anyone Woodward goes for is going to cost a fortune. If there are any more signings I'd say it'll be one big signing. Signing squad players in our current position would be a waste of money.


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




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Coat22


    OctavarIan wrote: »
    We have such a poor negotiating position in the market that I think anyone Woodward goes for is going to cost a fortune. If there are any more signings I'd say it'll be one big signing. Signing squad players in our current position would be a waste of money.

    True but in the case of Di Maria we're really the only show in town and therefore in a position of strenght


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Coat22


    Whats that on twitter young pipe - the internet police have it blocked in here


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


    Coat22 wrote: »
    Whats that on twitter young pipe - the internet police have it blocked in here

    Poyet tells SSNHQ on Welbeck: "he's a player who myself and other managers are interested in. We need to wait. We haven't made an approach."


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Coat22


    MagicIRL wrote: »
    Poyet tells SSNHQ on Welbeck: "he's a player who myself and other managers are interested in. We need to wait. We haven't made an approach."

    Cheers - hopefully they can get an auction going for him:cool:


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


    If Welbeck was sold l hope they accept a hit on the transfer fee now for a buy back clause of chunky sell on percentage


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Adamcp898


    Daily Express reckon Wellbeck, Zaha, & TC23 are all available for loan.

    Link


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,741 ✭✭✭Hococop


    scary how many players are gone and are "apparently" available for loan yet we have only 3 players in


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


    Not a fan of Welbeck at all but we're such a slow team right now, that he should be kept for his pace alone.


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


    Would hate to see Welbeck go. Far better all round player than Chico. Manchester lad as well. If he got an extended run up top I'm sure the goals would start stacking up.
    What I fear is that he will be sold and we will go for Caviani allowing PSG to get Di Maria, and totally f*ck things up


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


    Welbeck as a striker is a good player, maybe even a great player if he played week in, week out. He will never get that at United. By the time RVP and Rooney go I expect Wilson and Keane will have moved in to the first team, as well as some outside signing. As a winger, Welbeck isn't very good because that's not his natural position.

    Sunderland under Poyet could be a good move for the lad, but I would wonder how he would fair if Poyet got sacked or resigned all of a sudden.


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


    TheTownie wrote: »
    Cadena COPE saying Di Maria has been left out of the squad for tonight Super Cup 2nd leg.

    EDIT: May not be totally accurate by COPE.

    nothing really relevant there, he will leave Real and he has burnt his bridges now with Carlo. of course it could mean he has started the leaving process and is not in the squad due to being involved with negotiations,but its hard to say.

    whether its to us or PSG is the question though!


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