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

20-12-2014 06:25PM

Blackett should have been left back the last few games and even Janko at RB. Defending won't improve until there are defenders there who will actually cover the opposing wingers and not leave a handicap situation in the middle. The PL is riddled with good attacking players, if you go man for man with them they'll get chances and make you pay.

J. Marston · 20-12-2014 06:38PM

Villa are my new Sunderland. By which I mean I now hate them for childish, petty reasons.

Those timewasting shenanigans got on my tits and I hope they go down, even though they won't.

The_Kew_Tour · 20-12-2014 06:42PM

little disappointing but 19 from 21 points is very good.

More Falcao please

Mantis Toboggan · 20-12-2014 06:55PM

Saddest thing today was for all the money spent we still have to look at young and Valencia on the wings, Carrick in defense, Rooney having to play midfield and Evans in the team!

ElChe32 · 20-12-2014 06:59PM

Feel for Fletch, I can see him retiring the end of the season.
Hopefully LVG learns from his own errors and we kick on over Christmas.
More more more of Falcao please, his movement is unreal just needs the proper service.

kstand · 20-12-2014 07:00PM

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

little disappointing but 19 from 21 points is very good.

More Falcao please

It is very good but without it being in any way comprehensive. I don't think the squad has adapted to van gaals "philosophy" and perhaps we don't have the players he needs. He won a CL with Ajax with great players and the system he wanted them to play - it was new then. But very hard to get seasoned players to adapt to that role and things have moved on.

adox · 20-12-2014 07:13PM

kstand wrote: »

It is very good but without it being in any way comprehensive. I don't think the squad has adapted to van gaals "philosophy" and perhaps we don't have the players he needs. He won a CL with Ajax with great players and the system he wanted them to play - it was new then. But very hard to get seasoned players to adapt to that role and things have moved on.

I'd wait until we have a fit squad. It's obvious he prefers 433 when everyone is fit and is trying to compensate for Young and Valencia starting by playing 3 CBs.

Sure he made a mistake with Fletcher starting but at least he realised and changed it at half time.

The squad is only a couple of players away from challenging for the league IMO. The injury crisis is scuppering any real chance for continuity to set in.
Next season is going to be really exciting. Give me a CL place at the end of the season and I'd be a happy camper.

Aidric · 20-12-2014 07:35PM

RobertKK wrote: »

I hope we sign Falcao.

Anybody else hear the recent football weekly podcast where they stated that Falcao and De Gea share the same agent. The insinuation was that if Real came in with a monster bid for De Gea, Falcao could be used as a bargaining tool.

Will I Amnt · 20-12-2014 07:39PM

Aidric wrote: »

Anybody else hear the recent football weekly podcast where they stated that Falcao and De Gea share the same agent. The insinuation was that if Real came in with a monster bid for De Gea, Falcao could be used as a bargaining tool.

How?

Cantona's Collars · 20-12-2014 07:40PM

Nobody today took a chance on the ball,it was always the safe pass and then a cross.Rooney played in one through ball but that was it.

Herrera is good at this and was missed today,a lot of our play was in front of Villa and out to the wings where Val turned back into his old self and either hit the defender with the ball or played it backwards or square.
Young was decent but went out of the game when he switched sides.

Moyes was lambasted for this style of play last season and I'm sure LVG won't tolerate too much of it either.

Will I Amnt · 20-12-2014 07:41PM

zerks wrote: »

Nobody today took a chance on the ball,it was always the safe pass and then a cross.Rooney played in one through ball but that was it.

Herrera is good at this and was missed today,a lot of our play was in front of Villa and out to the wings where Val turned back into his old self and either hit the defender with the ball or played it backwards or square.
Young was decent but went out of the game when he switched sides.

Moyes was lambasted for this style of play last season and I'm sure LVG won't tolerate too much of it either.

It was absolute rubbish, a 10 man Villa should be hanging on for their dear lives with that attacking talent on the pitch.

Aidric · 20-12-2014 07:43PM

Will I Amnt wrote: »

How?

If we wanted to keep De Gea we would also have to sign Falcao on a permanent deal, despite his injury record.

The Moldy Gowl · 20-12-2014 07:45PM

Aidric wrote: »

If we wanted to keep De Gea we would also have to sign Falcao on a permanent deal, despite his injury record.

What??

Cantona's Collars · 20-12-2014 07:47PM

Will I Amnt wrote: »

It was absolute rubbish, a 10 man Villa should be hanging on for their dear lives with that attacking talent on the pitch.

Watching RVP & Falcao making runs and calling to be played in then seeing the ball going square or out wide was infuriating.

Will I Amnt · 20-12-2014 07:48PM

Aidric wrote: »

If we wanted to keep De Gea we would also have to sign Falcao on a permanent deal, despite his injury record.

Are you sure you didn't pick that up wrong? De Gea is a United player and Falcao is contracted to Monaco, an agent can't call the shots there.

The Moldy Gowl · 20-12-2014 07:50PM

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Are you sure you didn't pick that up wrong? De Gea is a United player and Falcao is contracted to Monaco, an agent can't call the shots there.

It looks like he thinks agents have all the power.

ceegee · 20-12-2014 08:27PM

Only way that transfer works for the agent is saying that Falcao wont sign for Real if they give them De Gea. Dont think it'd work though as Falcao is the bigger fish financially

ceegee · 20-12-2014 08:30PM

Falcao looks so good, think its only a matter of gametime before our players learn when to play him in

The_Kew_Tour · 20-12-2014 08:35PM

ceegee wrote: »

Falcao looks so good, think its only a matter of gametime before our players learn when to play him in

Ya I thought he looked sharp and could easily have scored at least another had he got ball when he should.

So lucky to have a class act like him in squad.

kryogen · 20-12-2014 08:37PM

Heres hoping for a clear run for Falcao now fitness wise, you just know that once the team and he adapt to each other it will rain goals

Hococop · 20-12-2014 08:38PM

Just saw Dortmund lost again, surely we should go for Hummel's, I know they still have cl but cant see them winning it,

MisterAnarchy · 20-12-2014 08:43PM

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Fletcher is done. He couldn't cope with teams when he was on at 80th min mark against tired players. Starting him was a big mistake.

The crucifixion of Fletcher in here is a bit harsh ,he was poor today but so were most of the team .

Fletcher was the defensive midfielder today and didn't do too badly ,Villa only had 2 chances in the first half ,a half in which Utd enjoyed huge possession but did nothing with it,that's hardly Fletchers fault .

What about the other players in midfield and up front today who were poor ?
Mata was anonymous today ,Rooney was intent on playing long passes and sauntered around for most of the match and RVP and Falcao didnt do much up front.
There was no interplay in the final third among the players ,it was insipid football ,just get it wide and cross it in .

user2011 · 20-12-2014 11:09PM

I'll be pissed if the Herrera stuff is true!

Disappointing stuff today even more so when playing against 10 just not much happening at all. RVP off for Di Maria

the f**k out me thought Mata was sure to come off if Di Maria or Adnan was coming on.

The_Kew_Tour · 20-12-2014 11:20PM

Oh that interview reminds me of African Nations next month.

Toure and co going. Don't think it will have huge impact or help us out in big way, but every little helps.

That's the first I heard about Herrera. If true, LVG is right. IF of course.

macslash · 20-12-2014 11:20PM

Any updates on injuries???

The_Kew_Tour · 20-12-2014 11:31PM

macslash wrote: »

Any updates on injuries???

Not heard anything myself.

90 main for Falcao was plus today

Cantona's Collars · 20-12-2014 11:42PM

Bale on?

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/548082/Gareth-Bale-Premiership-Return-Manchester-United

user2011 · 20-12-2014 11:43PM

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Oh that interview reminds me of African Nations next month.

Toure and co going. Don't think it will have huge impact or help us out in big way, but every little helps.

That's the first I heard about Herrera. If true, LVG is right. IF of course.

I got a stupid grin on my face when he mentioned the Yaya thing. Don't ask me why because after today's stuff I really shouldn't, yet the optimism in me won't go away. :cool: I love it!

Yeah only speculation at this point, I wouldn't take Herrera to be pulling that sh!te he doesn't come across as that type.

kryogen · 20-12-2014 11:46PM

Whats the Herrera rumour?

All I have seen is his Twitter which just said well done on the point, kept us in the top positions and he will be back soon from a small injury?

Edit: Yes, I am tired, very tired, too tired to google.

Will I Amnt · 20-12-2014 11:58PM

kryogen wrote: »

Whats the Herrera rumour?

All I have seen is his Twitter which just said well done on the point, kept us in the top positions and he will be back soon from a small injury?

Edit: Yes, I am tired, very tired, too tired to google.

Supposedly turning up late for training. Just what was said in that video above.

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