Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - See Mod Warning in OP, 09/11

The Moldy Gowl · 01-12-2014 10:57AM

Sure we can.

Carrick won't be around much longer and we don't want him to turn into Steve g

kryogen · 01-12-2014 11:01AM

A comparison between Stevie and Carrick couldn't be much more irrelevant! They have two completely different styles of play and assets.

I would take Strootman if available, probably wait till the summer though as I feel there is enough there to achieve the targets this season in midfield already. You can't have 22 world class players as someone else has pointed out and squads win titles not first XI's

Finding the balance is key and as things stand we are light defensively so that needs to be addressed first if it can be in January

Lord TSC · 01-12-2014 11:06AM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

two top class defenders are top priority and dare i say, unless Falcao turns good, another striker.

Would agree here. Would have those three as my priorities now and in the summer.

Even if Falcao comes good, I think that he, RVP and Rooney are getting on. We could really do with a 22-25 year old near world class potential/ability to bridge the gap between the trio and Wilson (who turns 19 today!).

paulbok · 01-12-2014 11:09AM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

with Fellaini, Blind and Carrick in the mix, would we actually need Strootman at the moment? if we were signing a midfielder, wed need somebody with a completely different skillset to the above 3 and i am not sure if Strootman gives that. also not a good idea to be bringing a player just coming back from injury into our squad right now.

two top class defenders are top priority and dare i say, unless Falcao turns good, another striker.

While we are in a far better place in midfield now than we have been for the last few years and are well set to get us in the CL places, that trio isn't going to win us much silverware. A higher quality of midfield needs to be added.
Whether you rate Carrick or not (I do), he's at the age where he will need to be replaced anyway, be it this, next or the following season.
Perhaps 'need' is the wrong term, there, but United should be planning on replacing him to avoid us falling into the same midfield issues we've have for years. Same with Fletcher. Can't allow sentimentality to mask the fact that at best, he is a 2nd or 3rd choice backup.
If those two are replaced over the next couple of windows, with top drawer quality, United can kick on another level.

I wouldn't be too upset if Strootman or a.n.o. wasn't signed until the summer, but given the injury problems at the back, a CB should be the priority in January.

If a player in any position of the likes of Strootman/Reus/Hummels/Vidal are gettable in this upcoming window, then absolutely go for it and get them.

v3ttel · 01-12-2014 11:18AM

zerks wrote: »

LVG bangs on about his "philosophy" but it's actually bearing fruit,the commentators on yesterdays match spoke of the drills before the game and how the players were now comfortable in their roles & interchanging places in systems when needed.
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I remember watching the warm up vs QPR in September. In the 11 vs 1 warm up drill, the interchanging and ball movements in those drills is mesmerising.

advertsfox · 01-12-2014 11:30AM

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01-12-2014 11:43AM

Only time for a quick post, but couple of lads in work telling me Di Maria is out for 5 weeks??

Say it isn't so

ElChe32 · 01-12-2014 12:02PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Only time for a quick post, but couple of lads in work telling me Di Maria is out for 5 weeks??

Say it isn't so

Haven't heard that other than he's missing for tomorrow.

jamesbere · 01-12-2014 12:12PM

Is rooney fit for tomorrow

Mitch Connor · 01-12-2014 12:40PM

jamesbere wrote: »

Is rooney fit for tomorrow

Rooney apparently told LVG immediately after the game Saturday that he would be ok - but he aint a doctor...

On Di Maria, I think they were looking to assess him today, and that him out of Stoke is a precaution at this point.

SpuddMurphy · 01-12-2014 12:46PM

Score predictions for tomorrow? Think 2-0 to us myself, RVP and Mata to score I reckon

Julez · 01-12-2014 12:48PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Rooney apparently told LVG immediately after the game Saturday that he would be ok - but he aint a doctor...

On Di Maria, I think they were looking to assess him today, and that him out of Stoke is a precaution at this point.

What exactly happened to Rooney? I was at the game and completely missed it just before the end? Couldn't see what had happened.

Mitch Connor · 01-12-2014 12:52PM

Julez wrote: »

What exactly happened to Rooney? I was at the game and completely missed it just before the end? Couldn't see what had happened.

The commentators were saying he got injured coliding with the advertising hoarding - but I reckon it was a kick or a twist of his leg as he went towards the hoarding. IIRC the leg he was holding was opposite to the one that hit the ad board. I think there was an odd movement in his leg as he went down.

madcabbage · 01-12-2014 01:20PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Only time for a quick post, but couple of lads in work telling me Di Maria is out for 5 weeks??

Say it isn't so

He's down as a 'no return date' on the injury reports. Fingers crossed he'll only be out for tomorrows game.

TheDoc · 01-12-2014 01:23PM

Press conference due today ? Should confirm injuries.

Also on the talk of Strootman he is back in the squad and making gradual returns to the first team.

The manager outlining to the Italian press he will provide a massive boost for the second half of the season and help challenge Juventus.

Will take him some time to get back up to speed but he is going to cost some serious money.

Can't help but feel LVG fancies him though. Will be watching him closely now week on week to see how he's recovered.

Cantona's Collars · 01-12-2014 01:42PM

Herrera vs Hull. 91% pass completion.

The match analysis showed how our midfield worked in a perfect triangle,Southampton last season showed how effective this is as they controlled games.
Compare this to the gaping chasm we saw last season & at times in Fergies final season.

bucketybuck · 01-12-2014 02:07PM

zerks wrote: »

The match analysis showed how our midfield worked in a perfect triangle,Southampton last season showed how effective this is as they controlled games.
Compare this to the gaping chasm we saw last season & at times in Fergies final season.

Been saying all season that we should be playing with three in the middle instead of shoehorning in extra strikers.

homerjay2005 · 01-12-2014 02:12PM

watch Bruno Peres be linked with us now after his wonder goal yesterday. apparently has been playing excellently all season and going off what ive been told, he is a player who is perfect for the RWB role in a 3-5-2.

Cantona's Collars · 01-12-2014 02:47PM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

watch Bruno Peres be linked with us now after his wonder goal yesterday. apparently has been playing excellently all season and going off what ive been told, he is a player who is perfect for the RWB role in a 3-5-2.

Notice how he left Evra doing what he does best,get caught upfield,run back a bit then give up.Some things never change.

KH25 · 01-12-2014 02:53PM

zerks wrote: »

Notice how he left Evra doing what he does best,get caught upfield,run back a bit then give up.Some things never change.

Evra at his best was wonderful but in the last few years his defending really went to pot.

DM_7 · 01-12-2014 03:08PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Would agree here. Would have those three as my priorities now and in the summer.

Even if Falcao comes good, I think that he, RVP and Rooney are getting on. We could really do with a 22-25 year old near world class potential/ability to bridge the gap between the trio and Wilson (who turns 19 today!).

I would expect a Reus/Robben/Bale type player would be also high up Van Gaals list of priorities

Lord TSC · 01-12-2014 03:17PM

DM_7 wrote: »

I would expect a Reus/Robben/Bale type player would be also high up Van Gaals list of priorities

Reus worries me with his injuries in recent times, but I guess could be available cheap enough.

Robben is the same situation as what we have; players who are great but getting on.

Bale....would be a dream scenario for me

25, well able to bang in goals, but would still facilitate Falcao, Rooney & RVP. Yeah, I'd love that one :P

DM_7 · 01-12-2014 03:20PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Reus worries me with his injuries in recent times, but I guess could be available cheap enough.

Robben is the same situation as what we have; players who are great but getting on.

Bale....would be a dream scenario for me 25, well able to bang in goals, but would still facilitate Falcao, Rooney & RVP. Yeah, I'd love that one :P

They were more examples than suggestions

But yeah if Madrid were mad enough to let Di Maria go who knows what they will do next.

tossy · 01-12-2014 03:30PM

Any updates on Rooney ?

Your Airbag · 01-12-2014 03:45PM

This amazing event happened Saturday. We may as well wrap the season up now. Its been a success. LVG is a god.

RasTa · 01-12-2014 03:52PM

Vidal looking slow here in this clip from the weekend, had a giggle at Evra shouting at him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X4zoWVolW8

shadowcomplex · 01-12-2014 03:57PM

Uniteds best team does not include Rvp or falcoa

De Gea
Raf-rojo-whoever is fit-shaw

carrick

fellaini

Herrera

mata

di Maria

Rooney

Vic Vinegar · 01-12-2014 04:01PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

Uniteds best team does not include Rvp or falcoa

De Gea
Raf-rojo-whoever is fit-shaw
carrick
fellaini
Herrera
mata
di Maria
Rooney

In your opinion.....

Cantona's Collars · 01-12-2014 04:06PM

KH25 wrote: »

Evra at his best was wonderful but in the last few years his defending really went to pot.

Don't get me wrong,I love him but his laziness as a defender would drive you nuts.

Whatsisname · 01-12-2014 04:56PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

Uniteds best team does not include Rvp or falcoa

De Gea
Raf-rojo-whoever is fit-shaw
carrick
fellaini
Herrera
mata
di Maria
Rooney

Falcao
Falcao
Falcao
Falcao
Falcao

Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - See Mod Warning in OP, 09/11

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