The Official Manchester United Thread [Vol 6]

[GTO-3R]

All seems well a MUFC at the moment, and long may it continue! We've got past the problems of loosing SAF and Gill at the same time and now Woodward is transforming the club on a commercial side and Jose is getting things in place on the pitch. With Champions League footy we can only get better in both aspects too

This summer we are going to spend big again and with a couple of good additions, which im sure Jose has already sorted, we will be a force to be reckoned with next season!

[anniesdad]

m3sye said:

Not much to complain about really then, at least your guys will spend
So long as debt coming down and tickets not going up and they are buying players not many fans can complain...

We're not really complaining much, I can't remember the last time I engaged in a conversation about the Glazers or overheard anybody at the ground talking about them. The pies are of a lower quality now. We have "United" pies now and not Hollands. I only eat the Cheese and Onion pasties anyway (if absolutely necessary) so I'm not affected by this quite so much as others.

We want success on the pitch of course. We're 6th in the league and it's pretty clear to see the reason why. Largely United fans are happy with the team, the manager and coaching staff albeit you will not please everybody all of the time. We expect another "assault" on the transfer market this summer but I expect that only if we guarantee champions league revenue next season will Mourinho get given the full amount available. We've freed up a bit of cash in the last window selling Schneiderlin and Depay for c. £50M. My guess is Mourinho will get £125-£150M to spend.

[m3sye]

anniesdad said:

We're not really complaining much, I can't remember the last time I engaged in a conversation about the Glazers or overheard anybody at the ground talking about them. The pies are of a lower quality now. We have "United" pies now and not Hollands. I only eat the Cheese and Onion pasties anyway (if absolutely necessary) so I'm not affected by this quite so much as others.

We want success on the pitch of course. We're 6th in the league and it's pretty clear to see the reason why. Largely United fans are happy with the team, the manager and coaching staff albeit you will not please everybody all of the time. We expect another "assault" on the transfer market this summer but I expect that only if we guarantee champions league revenue next season will Mourinho get given the full amount available. We've freed up a bit of cash in the last window selling Schneiderlin and Depay for c. £50M. My guess is Mourinho will get £125-£150M to spend.

So 2 players in then

[GTO-3R]

I would imagine Griezmann will be 70 million ish so that leaves plenty more to go at

[E63M6]

Think Griezzman has an 85m release clause.

[Bit of a Unit]

anniesdad said:

We're not really complaining much, I can't remember the last time I engaged in a conversation about the Glazers or overheard anybody at the ground talking about them. The pies are of a lower quality now. We have "United" pies now and not Hollands. I only eat the Cheese and Onion pasties anyway (if absolutely necessary) so I'm not affected by this quite so much as others.

Meal deal at the same price for years now as well. £13 for two beers, two pies or hotdogs and two big bags of crisps or Chocolate bars isn't bad for a stadium.

I miss Hollands cheese and onion! The Chilli Cheese and Steak pie isn't bad but does need a fork. Disappointed Heiniken arrived but an extra 120ml of beer for the same price I'll take.

The fans cannot complain at all about treatment anymore. Ticket policy less draconian. Away ballots actually a ballot. We're on to something good!

[m3sye]

Bit of a Unit said:

Meal deal at the same price for years now as well. £13 for two beers, two pies or hotdogs and two big bags of crisps or Chocolate bars isn't bad for a stadium.

I miss Hollands cheese and onion! The Chilli Cheese and Steak pie isn't bad but does need a fork. Disappointed Heiniken arrived but an extra 120ml of beer for the same price I'll take.

The fans cannot complain at all about treatment anymore. Ticket policy less draconian. Away ballots actually a ballot. We're on to something good!

That is decent for a meal deal - cost us a hell of a lot more at Liverpool, and we only have the option of stty Carlsberg, Heiniken would be a real treat

[anniesdad]

Bit of a Unit said:

Meal deal at the same price for years now as well. £13 for two beers, two pies or hotdogs and two big bags of crisps or Chocolate bars isn't bad for a stadium.

I miss Hollands cheese and onion! The Chilli Cheese and Steak pie isn't bad but does need a fork. Disappointed Heiniken arrived but an extra 120ml of beer for the same price I'll take.

The fans cannot complain at all about treatment anymore. Ticket policy less draconian. Away ballots actually a ballot. We're on to something good!

We're always on the last minute getting in to the game now as we tend to have a drink or two (Stella in proper Stella chalice's with the widget ) before the match in a local pub that's en route to the car park.

Worth mentioning that ST holders also get a voucher book at the start of the year giving free drinks/BOGOF offers throughout the season.

[GTO-3R]

Quarterly operating profit of £37.6m and the gross debt is now £409.3m

[Alpinestars]

GTO-3R said:

Quarterly operating profit of £37.6m and the gross debt is now £409.3m

What's important is that the debt is due in c10 years' time, and we generate c£200m of operating cash.

Looks like there is plenty of headroom for amortisation of the loan and for players.

[Wombat3]

GTO-3R said:

Quarterly operating profit of £37.6m and the gross debt is now £409.3m

The debt's in $$ so sits gone up by about 80 million quid just on the exchange rate it seems.

The $$ amount hasn't actually changed.

[ORD]

Could be a big weekend for Utd, eh?

I expect Spurs to tear Liverpool a new one, but you never know with the Spuds - they are bottlers.

[Frimley111R]

ORD said:

I expect Spurs to tear Liverpool a new one, but you never know with the Spuds - they are bottlers.

And Liverpool are a big game team, lose to Hull one day, beat Spurs the next.

[Alpinestars]

ORD said:

Could be a big weekend for Utd, eh?

I expect Spurs to tear Liverpool a new one, but you never know with the Spuds - they are bottlers.

I think the important thing is that we win. We go above the scousers if we do, and whatever the result of the Scouse game, at the end of the day, we'll have made up ground on one or both teams.

[gadgetmac]

Alpinestars said:

I think the important thing is that we win. We go above the scousers if we do, and whatever the result of the Scouse game, at the end of the day, we'll have made up ground on one or both teams.

This.

[anniesdad]

We have to win. A draw between Liverpool and Spurs would be ideal. Gain ground on Spurs.

[likesachange]

I hate to say it but want a Liverpool win... Tottenham need there momentum stalled and we still have to play them at the lane don't we?

Though no doubt we will have 30 shots and no goals

[Black can man]

likesachange said:

I hate to say it but want a Liverpool win... Tottenham need there momentum stalled and we still have to play them at the lane don't we?

Though no doubt we will have 30 shots and no goals

Last season you had 5 shots with no goals

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35953098

[Alpinestars]

likesachange said:

I hate to say it but want a Liverpool win... Tottenham need there momentum stalled and we still have to play them at the lane don't we?

Though no doubt we will have 30 shots and no goals

Red card.

Sin bin.

Heresy.

[Alpinestars]

Black can man said:

Last season you had 5 shots with no goals

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35953098

That's a few more than in some games last season.