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

homerjay2005 · 18-12-2014 09:49AM

Timmyctc wrote: »

Apparently United have the loudest travelling support.
Linky Poo

if any of you ever get the chance, you should go to an away game - its an amazing experience. the noise that our fans make is unreal, even the Southampton game last monday week was sensational and it was a cold monday night with some fans driving 5+ hours from manchester to get there.

despite alot of s*ite results over the past 18 months, our away support has actually got better and better and in fairness, the home support too.

Will I Amnt · 18-12-2014 09:50AM

RobertKK wrote: »

I would question a solid defense.

13 clean sheets out of 38 games for the 2012/2013 season in the league.

Experienced then.

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 18-12-2014 09:55AM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

if any of you ever get the chance, you should go to an away game - its an amazing experience. the noise that our fans make is unreal, even the Southampton game last monday week was sensational and it was a cold monday night with some fans driving 5+ hours from manchester to get there.

despite alot of s*ite results over the past 18 months, our away support has actually got better and better and in fairness, the home support too.

Was at United v liverpool at anfield 2 years ago! Non stop singing and chanting was excellent!!

RobertKK · 18-12-2014 09:56AM

bucketybuck wrote: »

How did that work out for Liverpool?

They bought poorly and pay Glen Johnson more than Raheem Sterling...

The Moldy Gowl · 18-12-2014 10:04AM

RobertKK wrote: »

They bought poorly and pay Glen Johnson more than Raheem Sterling...

Being paid more than someone dosent really have any bearing on who is better.

You definelty win most optimistic poster

RobertKK · 18-12-2014 10:06AM

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Experienced then.

Maybe but then for the first 16 games we had 3 clean sheets, at the moment we have 5.

2012/2013 first 16 games scored 40, conceded 23
2014/2015 first 16 games scored 29, conceded 17

We are defensively better than 2 years ago but we need to score more goals.

RobertKK · 18-12-2014 10:09AM

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Being paid more than someone dosent really have any bearing on who is better.

You definelty win most optimistic poster

I just had to get that thing in about Glen Johnson, it was discussed on off the ball the other night.

Yes, I rather be optimistic, there are enough people here to balance me out :pac:

Will I Amnt · 18-12-2014 10:10AM

RobertKK wrote: »

Maybe but then for the first 16 games we had 3 clean sheets, at the moment we have 5.

2012/2013 first 16 games scored 40, conceded 23
2014/2015 first 16 games scored 29, conceded 17

We are defensively better than 2 years ago but we need to score more goals.

My point was more to do with how an inexperienced defence affects the rest of the team.

DrPhilG · 18-12-2014 10:11AM

Quick question folks, after supporting United from afar for nearly 25 years, it's finally time to get my fat arse over for a game.

Any advise on getting tickets etc? I know plenty of the travel agents do deals and stuff but I was going to make a weekend of it so I'd rather sort my own travel and accommodation.

Just need to get hold of a ticket.

RobertKK · 18-12-2014 10:12AM

Will I Amnt wrote: »

My point was more to do with how an inexperienced defence affects the rest of the team.

I agree with you, I think it is reflected in goals scored. Team as a whole working harder to defend and this is reflected in goals scored.

The Moldy Gowl · 18-12-2014 10:12AM

RobertKK wrote: »

I just had to get that thing in about Glen Johnson, it was discussed on off the ball the other night.

Yes, I rather be optimistic, there are enough people here to balance me out :pac:

But obviously a 28 year old experienced player will get more than a 20 year old. It's just a stick to beat players with, like Rooney and his wages. It's not really a parameter to judge players against each other.

You go glen co co you go. Let the haterz hate hate hate hate hate hate

RobertKK · 18-12-2014 10:16AM

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

But obviously a 28 year old experienced player will get more than a 20 year old. It's just a stick to beat players with, like Rooney and his wages. It's not really a parameter to judge players against each other.

You go glen co co you go. Let the haterz hate hate hate hate hate hate

:pac: at last sentence.

That is what they argued on off the ball, but to keep him they may have to pay him more given who is most important to the team.

Rooney has shown he gives his all and does make things happen for United and is on his way to be a record breaker.

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 18-12-2014 11:02AM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Quick question folks, after supporting United from afar for nearly 25 years, it's finally time to get my fat arse over for a game.

Any advise on getting tickets etc? I know plenty of the travel agents do deals and stuff but I was going to make a weekend of it so I'd rather sort my own travel and accommodation.

Just need to get hold of a ticket.

There's a dedicated ticket thread on boards and also a few lads here are season ticket holders so they might PM you. Few things too bear in mind, for first time games your only likely too get a game V Stoke or someone similar, all games V City Chelsea or Arsenal the ticket holders will be going too already or else their regular customers will have them booked. Prob best too fly Friday night - Monday if possible Incase Sky move the game (just too be safe first time around). Arrange with the ticket owner how you return the tickets as I've heard of felas chancing their arms in the stands saying they are collecting the season tickets when they spot newbies. If you want the best atmosphere then nothing beats the Stretford end imo but don't expect too sit down at any stage!

DrPhilG · 18-12-2014 11:30AM

Thanks, posted over there.

Not aiming for a big game or anything, I'd nearly prefer a smaller team in the hope that we stuff them. I'd be gutted to get to my first game at OT and they get beat!

Leicester or Sunderland are my options I think.

TheDoc · 18-12-2014 11:45AM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Thanks, posted over there.

Not aiming for a big game or anything, I'd nearly prefer a smaller team in the hope that we stuff them. I'd be gutted to get to my first game at OT and they get beat!

Leicester or Sunderland are my options I think.

Let us know what game your going to, so we have the excuse lined up

keeponhurling · 18-12-2014 11:54AM

Crimson King wrote: »

He has the rest of the season left on his current contract so won't be coming back thank fcuk. Its just a pity Everton fcuked United up by scuppering any transfer fee the club would have received from selling rather than loaning him. I am sure Villa will come to some agreement in January but it won't be the £5.5M agreed in the Summer.

I assume Real Sociedad will also be in for TC23, so hopefully fuel a mini bidding war

cdb · 18-12-2014 01:37PM

I'm bringing the young lad to his first game against Newcastle on Stephen's day. Seats are right behind the goal pitch side in the Stretford End, couldn't be better... Haven't been over to a game since the kids arrived so really looking forward to it.

Early flight into Manchester and last flight out. Will have to head straight to the airport, any suggestions on the best way to get there after the game? Thinking taxi is probably my best bet, anyone know a good spot to get one near the stadium and would you need to pre-order?

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 18-12-2014 01:57PM

cdb wrote: »

I'm bringing the young lad to his first game against Newcastle on Stephen's day. Seats are right behind the goal pitch side in the Stretford End, couldn't be better... Haven't been over to a game since the kids arrived so really looking forward to it.

Early flight into Manchester and last flight out. Will have to head straight to the airport, any suggestions on the best way to get there after the game? Thinking taxi is probably my best bet, anyone know a good spot to get one near the stadium and would you need to pre-order?

That be my advice, get a taxi from Manchester out too Salford early on and try and arrange with the guy dropping you off too meet you down on the road off sir Matt way is how we normally do it tho we're going back too liverpool too go out rather then the airport,

Professional Griefer · 18-12-2014 02:04PM

Could get the metrolink to and from OT, then go from the main station to the airport?

18-12-2014 03:24PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Thanks, posted over there.

Not aiming for a big game or anything, I'd nearly prefer a smaller team in the hope that we stuff them. I'd be gutted to get to my first game at OT and they get beat!

Leicester or Sunderland are my options I think.

Ah I remember my first game at OT...against Leicester...a 0-1 scoreline

Damn you Martin O'Neill, Tony Cottee and Neil Lennon!

DrPhilG · 18-12-2014 04:21PM

Liam O wrote: »

Ah I remember my first game at OT...against Leicester...a 0-1 scoreline

So....

Sunderland it is then.

Dayum · 18-12-2014 04:50PM

MrMac84 wrote: »

That be my advice, get a taxi from Manchester out too Salford early on and try and arrange with the guy dropping you off too meet you down on the road off sir Matt way is how we normally do it tho we're going back too liverpool too go out rather then the airport,

Leaving from Liverpool or to go out on the lash?

NoviGlitzko · 18-12-2014 05:19PM

Liam O wrote: »

Ah I remember my first game at OT...against Leicester...a 0-1 scoreline

Damn you Martin O'Neill, Tony Cottee and Neil Lennon!

I know your pain. I've went to 3 football matches in my life. The first was a 1-1 draw to Barnsley in 1997 and the 1-4 loss to Liverpool both at home. I recently went to the Nou Camp to see Barca and they lost 0-1 at home to Celta Vigo. It was the first time they lost at home all year and the first time they failed to score in 56 games at home.

I'm ****ing cursed.

Whatsisname · 18-12-2014 06:31PM

Miguel Delaney saying we could sign Strootman in Jan for 30m and another player may come in

Will I Amnt · 18-12-2014 06:47PM

Whatsisname wrote: »

Miguel Delaney saying we could sign Strootman in Jan for 30m and another player may come in

Really sticking his neck out there :pac:

Quandary · 18-12-2014 06:53PM

Strootman and a solid centre half would put our squad in a very healthy state!

jaykay74 · 18-12-2014 06:55PM

Whatsisname wrote: »

Miguel Delaney saying we could sign Strootman in Jan for 30m and another player may come in

If I remember right Delaney called a lot of the Summer transfers right before a lot of others did.

The Moldy Gowl · 18-12-2014 06:57PM

We do need a midfielder and a defender.

I think the good form of Dave has saved us about a million points. If e had been injured, lvg would be finding himself in a sticky spot.

De gea is doing what rvp did for fergie, papering over the cracks and winning games we should be drawing or losing.

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 18-12-2014 07:12PM

Dayum wrote: »

Leaving from Liverpool or to go out on the lash?

Fly too and from lpool and go out in lpool just travel up n back the day of the game

The_Kew_Tour · 18-12-2014 07:19PM

Liverpool is great spot to go out.

Cheap drink and good craic.

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