The Official Manchester United Thread [vol 7]
Discussion
Gavia said:
New Arsenal manager talking a good game too, pressing, tempo, possession and fighting hard when not in possession, very Guardiola-esqe.
All true and may be the fashionable way to play.But if you regularly played the way you did against us in the first half of the last game, I would think you would all be alot happier.
Maybe not at the cutting edge of tactics but effective and powerful.
Not boring.
ORD said:
To be honest, any style of play would be a welcome change. Utd had no style of play this year. Just a bunch of slightly confused players who were a bit scared to try anything until pushed into a corner.
But when pushed showed they can beat anyone on the day, including city at home!200Plus Club said:
But when pushed showed they can beat anyone on the day, including city at home!
Because we have some excellent players (Pogba first amongst them, apart from DDG, as that game showed). Nothing to do with how they are being coached to play. The style of play has basically not improved for years, apart from the odd glimpse of how good a side this could be. We have just become more stubborn and harder to beat. The football is about as bad as ever.If 75m is the rate for a top defender then we'll no doubt be paying that sort of money. Levy is at best a tightwad of the highest order but more than happy to sell good players once he gets what he wants.
Midfield is where we need to spend big imho, other than the big old donkey that is Phil Jones our CD isn't that shabby assuming of course we never allow DDG to become unhappy enough to leave.
Midfield is where we need to spend big imho, other than the big old donkey that is Phil Jones our CD isn't that shabby assuming of course we never allow DDG to become unhappy enough to leave.
ORD said:
Do we even have scouts anymore? We seem to sign players based on them being in the papers.
At 29, we could be paying £75m plus wages for two seasons. He could be worth nothing in 2 years. We surely aren’t quite that muggish.
We will be working behind the scenes on all our targets. Papers just get leaked information by clubs, players, agents, managers etc. At 29, we could be paying £75m plus wages for two seasons. He could be worth nothing in 2 years. We surely aren’t quite that muggish.
ORD said:
Do we even have scouts anymore? We seem to sign players based on them being in the papers.
At 29, we could be paying £75m plus wages for two seasons. He could be worth nothing in 2 years. We surely aren’t quite that muggish.
Scouting seems to be 'old tech' now. I wouldn't surprise me if some clubs check FIFA 18 stats as part of their initial investigation.At 29, we could be paying £75m plus wages for two seasons. He could be worth nothing in 2 years. We surely aren’t quite that muggish.
How old were Ferdinand and Vidic when they were in their prime ... ? 29 is hardly old in terms of a defender. John Stones is younger but not as good/ Ah, potentially maybe, but again, maybe not!
If Alderwotsit were that good though, then surely Poch would be keeping him, or is just down to tightwad Levy?
If Alderwotsit were that good though, then surely Poch would be keeping him, or is just down to tightwad Levy?
uk66fastback said:
How old were Ferdinand and Vidic when they were in their prime ... ? 29 is hardly old in terms of a defender. John Stones is younger but not as good/ Ah, potentially maybe, but again, maybe not!
If Alderwotsit were that good though, then surely Poch would be keeping him, or is just down to tightwad Levy?
Think he wants to leave as he is on £50k a week and they wont meet his demandsIf Alderwotsit were that good though, then surely Poch would be keeping him, or is just down to tightwad Levy?
AIUI he has a £25m release clause that kicks in next year and he doesnt look like hes gonna sign so I hope we dont pay £75m
uk66fastback said:
How old were Ferdinand and Vidic when they were in their prime ... ? 29 is hardly old in terms of a defender. John Stones is younger but not as good/ Ah, potentially maybe, but again, maybe not!
If Alderwotsit were that good though, then surely Poch would be keeping him, or is just down to tightwad Levy?
He's really good but it's classic Levy.If Alderwotsit were that good though, then surely Poch would be keeping him, or is just down to tightwad Levy?
One more contract and his capital value will be next to nothing
Utd have so much cash it really doesn't matter.
desolate said:
Utd have so much cash it really doesn't matter.
The problem with having 'so much cash' is nothing really has a value, so you end up buying anything that looks half decent just because you can afford it... eg; Sanchez in United's case, or half the dross we bought with the Suarez money.DiMarzio (Tier 1 Journo) has said Fred is done
"Last RT from @DiMarzio suggests Manchester United have agreed a deal with Shakhtar for Fred at £44 million and the club also retain an interest in one of Mario Mandzukic and Marko Arnautovic"
Obligatory YT vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ONQjh4Q5JQ
Genuinely dont know much about him at all, looking at the vid, assume he takes the Hererra Role in a midfield 3?
Reports as well that Jose has said PP is Unsellable (I am taking this as he wants to keep him, rather than no one will buy him
)
ETA: If the reveal for Fred isn't just the Mascot dancing around, removes the giant head to reveal Fred, they have missed a trick
"Last RT from @DiMarzio suggests Manchester United have agreed a deal with Shakhtar for Fred at £44 million and the club also retain an interest in one of Mario Mandzukic and Marko Arnautovic"
Obligatory YT vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ONQjh4Q5JQ
Genuinely dont know much about him at all, looking at the vid, assume he takes the Hererra Role in a midfield 3?
Reports as well that Jose has said PP is Unsellable (I am taking this as he wants to keep him, rather than no one will buy him
)ETA: If the reveal for Fred isn't just the Mascot dancing around, removes the giant head to reveal Fred, they have missed a trick
Watched some of the Fred vid.
Positives:
He’s composed on the ball in a tight space.
He’s quick.
His short passes in the video were good choices and found the target.
He’s got an eye for a killer medium through-ball or over the top.
He can switch play to either wing.
Negatives:
He can’t shoot (maybe we don’t so much need him to). Either weak or wide unless a tap-in even on his highlights reel!
He seems to favour tackling with the wrong foot.
He won’t get so many wide-open options for sweeping passes playing for United.
Overall, he could be decent or even maybe a Kante. Time will tell.
Positives:
He’s composed on the ball in a tight space.
He’s quick.
His short passes in the video were good choices and found the target.
He’s got an eye for a killer medium through-ball or over the top.
He can switch play to either wing.
Negatives:
He can’t shoot (maybe we don’t so much need him to). Either weak or wide unless a tap-in even on his highlights reel!
He seems to favour tackling with the wrong foot.
He won’t get so many wide-open options for sweeping passes playing for United.
Overall, he could be decent or even maybe a Kante. Time will tell.
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