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

bangkok · 23-12-2014 02:54PM

MagicIRL wrote: »

If Vlaar or Hummels comes in during the January window, I can see Carrick playing alongside Vlaar/Hummels & Jones/Smalling/Evans to form the back three with Blind as the DM. Shaw and Rafael are obvious first choices as wing-backs, but cover is desperately needed for RB, since Young seems to be playing at a decent squad level to be used as cover for Shaw at LB.

This is not fantasy football stuff. I can't wait!
De Gea
Smalling - Carrick - Vlaar
Rafael
Shaw
Blind
Strootman - Di Maria
Rooney

RVP - Falcao

we can only play 11 players

MagicIRL · 23-12-2014 03:13PM

bangkok wrote: »

we can only play 11 players

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Paul Tergat · 23-12-2014 03:15PM

I really hope that when our FB's are back fit we ditch the 5 at the back rubbish

bangkok · 23-12-2014 03:19PM

its actually funny the amount of "best 11's" get posted with 12 players

larchielads · 23-12-2014 03:48PM

Would like a quick wide player too[/QUOTE]

Nani?

The Moldy Gowl · 23-12-2014 03:51PM

Did I miss boobs?

Trond · 23-12-2014 03:58PM

Paul Tergat wrote: »

I really hope that when our FB's are back fit we ditch the 5 at the back rubbish

Agree completely, doesn't suit any of our defenders other than Rojo (Rafael and Shaw are debatable)

Nolars · 23-12-2014 04:09PM

https://twitter.com/BlindDaley/status/547417158587002881/photo/1

Cantona's Collars · 23-12-2014 04:15PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

70m for Pogba? Not a hope

Daily Fail again.

Twice in 2 days you react to my posts & mention that paper,is something wrong with you? I didn't get either piece of info from said source so unless you know better don't bother replying until you get your facts straight,surely yesterdays lesson proved that to you?

irishfeen · 23-12-2014 04:16PM

Strootman to United gathering fierce legs today - ah transfer window/silly season is almost upon us again

kevinroche3333 · 23-12-2014 04:18PM

Van Persie to start vs Newcastle lads or is he rotation concern? fantasy football related hoping ye ruin Christmas for Pardew!

Cantona's Collars · 23-12-2014 04:21PM

Agbonlahor has had his red card from the other day revoked.

Oh,Blind is on the way back:

https://twitter.com/BlindDaley/status/547417158587002881

Cantona's Collars · 23-12-2014 04:24PM

PSG are drunk:

The Moldy Gowl · 23-12-2014 04:30PM

That has to be satire.

Right?

Vic Vinegar · 23-12-2014 04:44PM

LVG has just said no one will be back for the next game other than maybe Smalling.

He also said he's only using wing backs cos he has no fit full backs (paraphrasing a bit)

Looks like back three for the next couple of games anyway.

MagicIRL · 23-12-2014 04:46PM

In 4-3-3 we trust!!

adox · 23-12-2014 04:52PM

Di Maria was moved from a wide player to a central midfield player, therefore anything goes.

Ok got it.

brinty · 23-12-2014 04:52PM

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Did I miss boobs?

No bewbs were harmed in the deletion of links
Just naughty boys being naughty

Cantona's Collars · 23-12-2014 04:54PM

Asked about links with Bale, van Gaal said: "I cannot discuss that with you.

"I discuss that with my CEO and not anyone from the media."

The Moldy Gowl · 23-12-2014 04:57PM

brinty wrote: »

No bewbs were harmed in the deletion of links
Just naughty boys being naughty

My link telling ye where to go?

Ah tsc.

MagicMarker · 23-12-2014 05:01PM

zerks wrote: »

Asked about links with Bale, van Gaal said: "I cannot discuss that with you.

"I discuss that with my CEO and not anyone from the media."

We're signing Bale.

TheDoc · 23-12-2014 05:02PM

Pro. F wrote: »

Exactly*. Adox's mention of that is what led me to writing the original post.

*Well not exactly exactly, because they're different players and possibly a slightly different suggestion of position, but the principle is the same.

If memory serves Bangkok got slatted because he thought Reus played CM for Dortmund...not that he was suggesting it.

I get where Prof is coming from. I think a perfect case is Bastian Schweinsteiger. A golden boy winger that blew hot or cold. Then just out of nowhere he started playing DM and for me was the best player in South Africa's world cup...I wanted us to sign him immediately. And he's got even better.

Even six months before it happened if you suggested Schweinsteiger could play DM you'd be laughed at.

But its not exactly carte blanch to just say any player can play anywhere. Its so much down to things like attitude and what coaches see on the training pitch. IE stuff that we simply don't see or know.

Lahm playing CM would be another one. Although after reading the latest Pep book its a strong theme throughout...what moron made him play LB for years.

And what about someone like Rooney. Can play multiple positions but is totally wasted. Still irks me he is not striker d

Pro. F · 23-12-2014 05:28PM

adox wrote: »

Di Maria was moved from a wide player to a central midfield player, therefore anything goes.

Ok got it.

Nah, you don't got it.

Edit: Just to clarify. I wasn't having a go at you for bringing up the Reus stuff. The situation, which I had forgetten about, just made me think about opinions in general.

Lord TSC · 23-12-2014 05:35PM

zerks wrote: »

Asked about links with Bale, van Gaal said: "I cannot discuss that with you.

"I discuss that with my CEO and not anyone from the media."

Oh.....well now I am excited....

The Moldy Gowl · 23-12-2014 05:41PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Oh.....well now I am excited....

Yeah, that's not really gonna help with the rumours

Maximus Alexander · 23-12-2014 05:55PM

Let's not forget Van Gaal is a bit of a WUM.

Billy86 · 23-12-2014 06:18PM

5starpool wrote: »

Numbers papers make up are crazy, as are fans who believe that Pogba is worth 70m or Sterling is worth 50m.

They are probably respectively worth a maximum of £35m and £30m given their ages, potential and career to date.

The market has changed vastly in the last decade or so though, and for some reason unlike the 10 years previously I don't think a lot of fans have picked up on that. People would have also balked at Bale going for even as close to what he did, a few months prior to Madrid buying him. I'll see if I can find it but I read a year or so back and article that showed the transfer costs involved for top clubs (less so for those outside the perennial CL teams, though) has almost trebled from what it was around the time Abramovich bought Chelsea, which would basically mean £35mn and £30mn for those two now would only be about £12mn and £10mn in comparison to 2004 or 2005, and likewise that £70mn and £50mn would translate to roughly £23mn and £17mn, give or take.

Not saying I would pay £70mn or £50mn for them, but especially in the case of Pogba (who does get overrated but also has unbelievable potential that he has been fulfilling more and more each year) I would not be shocked in the least if somebody did.

Your Airbag · 23-12-2014 06:35PM

Bale's agent has called these stories that UTD are preparing a record bid "irresponsible journalism".

Can't see it happening myself.

LostBoy101 · 23-12-2014 07:52PM

As much as Bale would immensly improve the team I don't see it happening as LVG knows where exactly we need strengthing. We don't need another attack minded player on the list as we have that in Di Maria. A defender or two with Strootman would improve the team greatly.

kevinroche3333 · 23-12-2014 07:58PM

LostBoy101 wrote: »

As much as Bale would immensly improve the team I don't see it happening as LVG knows where exactly we need strengthing. We don't need another attack minded player on the list as we have that in Di Maria. A defender or two with Strootman would improve the team greatly.

If he immensely improves the team then he is most welcome.
Any team would love to have Bale. With money being a lesser concern for Utd than other teams if its possible then why not.
Signing Bale doesnt stop Utd from also getting defensive coverage.

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

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