14 Jul 2015 23:55:29
Hi eds I see lewys name Linked to us again?. Where did this come from. Imo having seen lewy play for Poland in Dublin and 3 times last year for bayern in Munich I can tell you he's not physical enough for the premiership. He's always looking for free kicks etc. He's a great goalscorer but I'm telling u his antics on the pitch will draw attention to himself from premiership defenders which he can't handle. Cavani on the other hand is built like a tank and seems to revel in the physical stuff too. Do you think United will go after cavani and offer psg serious money.
If Rooney gets injured we're in trouble. Finally I don't agree with people saying mata is all that in our team. Yes he's a good player with the ball. United teams whichdominated played at a high tempo with wingers. Mata always has to take an extra touch
which slows our momentum down and this was evident a lot last season thoughts please.

{Ed001's Note - he is being shopped around by reps trying to generate interest in him. The only question is whether he is seriously looking to leave or just trying to get a new contract. That is not entirely clear, but then it could be a case of being open to either, which is the most likely.}

1.) 15 Jul 2015
15 Jul 2015 08:34:01
Eds & Major, two days ago I posted a rumour informing you that I heard from a reliable source that Lewandowski would be our next signing with Di Maria going the other way. note that some of the tabloids picking this up too.

2.) 15 Jul 2015
15 Jul 2015 09:35:22
Majo, I for one do not rate Mata that much, for me he should be the one on the bench to change games and Harera in mid along with schneiderlin/or Schweini, while the wide areas covered by Demaria/young and Mamphis/Adnan. Mata is too casual for my liking and slow us alot. he should me talked to be serious minded or be shipped/used as backup.

3.) 15 Jul 2015
15 Jul 2015 10:47:25
Mata is a fantastic player, but he is a little slow for our traditional style of play.

He is invaluable when our faster play gets bogged down against a deep defense, which has often been a problem for us over the years as we can be to easy to shut out if the other team park the bus. Mata is the most likely player we have to open a packed defense and create a chance.

He is too slow for the wide spot IMO, but he should be played behind Rooney whenever we expect the other team to park the bus.

4.) 15 Jul 2015
15 Jul 2015 14:58:38
I think Mata is a bit underrated. He's not the quickest, but makes up for it with great positioning and good movement.
Mata if used in the right way could be outstanding, something the game against the scousers, in particular showed.
Did also score some vital goals last season, maybe even being one of the main reasons why the team got so many points, in a crucial part of the season. Think he showed us then, that he is still worth a place in the squad.