The Official Manchester United Thread [Vol 6]
Discussion
The jiffle king said:
I'll come to the fans part , but these are not fans clubs, they are businesses, some of which are listed on the markets and a primary responsibility to the owner or shareholders. That in some cases is to make money and not to win trophies although you could argue that trophies should help revenues
I agree that most fans want glory but there are very few who can expect a trophy. Your team, arsenal, Chelsea, man city and Liverpool can all have their fans aim to win trophies. Others like my team (saints) live in hope that we can challenge and one year in 10 we might make a final.... and much as I would love this to change, money talks and our best players get sold (Bale, Walcott, the ox, Morgan, Shaw, lallana, clyne, chambers etc etc)
If you support Yeovi, Stockport, Preston, you aim for a cup run, promotion, or the lower leagues cup. It's different being a lower league team fan and although they might dream of the FA cup, it's unlikely
You're right in that all fans want trophies but for the vast majority of fans, trophies are sadly a dream, and most of the top clubs are not run for the fans, but the owners and fans are just the cash cow in driving profits.
Spot on, Jiffe, but you could have spelt Yeovil right!! I agree that most fans want glory but there are very few who can expect a trophy. Your team, arsenal, Chelsea, man city and Liverpool can all have their fans aim to win trophies. Others like my team (saints) live in hope that we can challenge and one year in 10 we might make a final.... and much as I would love this to change, money talks and our best players get sold (Bale, Walcott, the ox, Morgan, Shaw, lallana, clyne, chambers etc etc)
If you support Yeovi, Stockport, Preston, you aim for a cup run, promotion, or the lower leagues cup. It's different being a lower league team fan and although they might dream of the FA cup, it's unlikely
You're right in that all fans want trophies but for the vast majority of fans, trophies are sadly a dream, and most of the top clubs are not run for the fans, but the owners and fans are just the cash cow in driving profits.
It's entertaining enough, shouldn't read too much into it - clearly Carrick, Smalling, Blind et al would struggle with Messi, Neymar and Bitey, thats no shock. Our final ball has been woeful though - clearly its the same grey shirt issue from Southampton some years back.
We are crying out for a proper LB and DM though, would make a world of difference.
We are crying out for a proper LB and DM though, would make a world of difference.
bstb3 said:
We are crying out for a proper LB and DM though, would make a world of difference.
Is Luke Shaw ever going to play for you again? You can buy Moreno from us 
Link for the highlights.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/gYoIyS3i6Sw
The jiffle king said:
GloverMart said:
Spot on, Jiffe, but you could have spelt Yeovil right!!
Sorry Glovermart, I'll throw a couple of games in the predictathon as punishment
Nah, don't worry. Just hope your lot have a decent season.
We're pinning our hopes on one of your under-21 kids on loan at us, Olufela Olumola. Looked good so far but will he be up to a season at League Two getting 20 goals while being bumped, baulked and bruised every week?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/ma...
Be great if there was a ruling across all European leagues that at least 2 players have to be In your team from the youth set up
Be great if there was a ruling across all European leagues that at least 2 players have to be In your team from the youth set up
BlueFiestaST said:
bstb3 said:
We are crying out for a proper LB and DM though, would make a world of difference.
Is Luke Shaw ever going to play for you again? You can buy Moreno from us Link for the highlights.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/gYoIyS3i6Sw
m3sye said:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/ma...
Be great if there was a ruling across all European leagues that at least 2 players have to be In your team from the youth set up
Completely agree. In fact I'd suggest 2 isn't enough.Be great if there was a ruling across all European leagues that at least 2 players have to be In your team from the youth set up
Challo said:
BlueFiestaST said:
bstb3 said:
We are crying out for a proper LB and DM though, would make a world of difference.
Is Luke Shaw ever going to play for you again? You can buy Moreno from us Link for the highlights.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/gYoIyS3i6Sw
t load of weight and has had an attitude transplant. The Pre leg break Shaw will fort the LB problem. Looks like Matic for the DM slot.
m3sye said:
Didn't watch it but few reports saying another very dodgy day for lindeloff ...
Is he looking pretty dodgy?
Let's say he's making fellaini look world class .Is he looking pretty dodgy?
Quite worrying ,I know it's pre season but he is looking very poor .
But remember vidic and evra in their first few united games ?
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