16 Aug 2017 01:02:10
Hi Eds. Saw a few reports saying that Man United will look to sign Greizmann in January after missing out on Perisic and Costa will join atletico. I'd love it to be true but I'm not sure. Have you heard anything about it? Thanks.

{Ed004's Note - I think that would be the ideal scenario. Aurier to complete this window and Griezmann in January. Then next summer evaluate the left back position}


1.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 01:45:45
I agree. He's pure class. His work rate is fantastic so he's a great player to fit into Joses system.


2.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 06:34:07
Clubs don't sell their best players in January. if Griezmann is still in the radar it'll be next summer.


3.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 10:14:39
As athletico will almost certainly still be in the CL why would he move in January as he wouldn't be able to play for us even if we are still in it. Next summer makes more sense.

{Ed004's Note - But it would be a massive boost if we are going for the league. It's highly unlikely that we will be competing for champions league this year and can't see Atletico mounting a challenge either}


4.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 13:24:30
ESPN FC reporting that Jose has decided against a fourth signing at this point and will wait until January to reassess his options since if would mean offloading fringe players.

If that's the case I really hope Shaw gets fit and takes his chance. Blind is hardworking and is a good squad player but he should be a stop gap and I don't feel he can be counted on game in game out. Physically and positionally he is often a liability.

I feel that we can wait on a winger and RB if we can't recruit who Jose has identified in this window. Panic buying is not the answer.


5.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 16:13:24
Sigh, please tell me when Blind me was a liability last season, he was caught out of position a couple of times I can remember. People make sweeping statements what check are frankly dumb. I get some don't like him, some think he is average, everyone is entitled to their opinions on. I'm not saying he should be a regular starter but 'often a liability' is simply not true.


6.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 18:16:29
It seems oh so easy to label our own players a liability Tony yet seem not to understand a player like blind is worth his weight in gold, how many positions does the guy play? And also the lapses that you talk about are probably mainly due to him not feeling naturally comfortable in the position he is asked to play.

It's players like blind that help win titles imo never moans does his job as best as he can and respects the shirt .

I honestly wish the window was closed the absolute obsession with buying players is tiresome when will we appreciate what we already have .


7.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 18:46:49
Deano
Right on my man, people are obsessed with buying players and shinny New toys .


8.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 19:13:57
The shiny new players approach is one issue but my biggest beef is the sweeping generalisations people make about our players. Blind, Fellaini, Darmian have all had their turns, I think they all have something to contribute and all seem pretty committed to the cause.

I think we have a great team spirit right now and we seem to have momentum, sometimes personalities have a big part to play in success.


9.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 19:46:01
I'd be happy to go at this season with our current squad. If players like Smalling, Fellaini etc are happy playing back up roles then keep them. I'd even take Zlatan back for the second half of the season if he accepted a back up role. We look in excellent shape squad wise. Will we win the league? I'm not sure, but we look in very good shape to at least give it a very good go.

For arguments sake, let's say that our first choice formation was 433 and team would currently be DeGea, Valencia, Bailly, Jones, Shaw, Matic, Herrera, Pogba, Rashford, Miki, Lukaku.

We then have an excellent 2nd keeper, who could play for most sides around Europe in my eyes, and a very good young, learning the ropes 3rd keeper.

Our back up defenders are likely to be Darmian, Rojo, Smalling, Blind and Lindelof to begin with at least. I'm pretty sure there are lots of teams who would happily take a mixture of those guys as their first choice defence, and we can call on them as back up.

Midfield we can call on Carrick, Fellaini, Pereira and Blind if needed.

Then going forward we have Lingard, Martial, Mata and Young.

This isn't to mention quite a few promising youngsters. Now to me that is a very good squad. Yes there are some players we would love who could improve us further like Griezmann, but I honestly don't think there are that many players out there, who we would have a hope of signing, that would improve us enough to swap them for what we have. If Jose wanted Perisic still and that meant Young left, then so be it, I wouldn't say he was wrong, but I don't think that he is a necessity and wouldn't be such a huge upgrade on what we can currently call on.

Let's get our heads down, work hard and see where this bunch of lads can take us this season.


10.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 20:13:04
Ajh
I know where your coming from, I can't get my head round why people want a rb I thought Tony was one of our best players last season.
Brendan
I don't understand people's downer on this squad.


11.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 20:43:11
I dunno it seems very recent this obsession with new players i don't ever even Remember putting any stock into it 20 years ago, don't get me wrong i was always reasonably excited at a new signing but my entire existence didn't depend on it like it does for certain folk now.

And jred I agree man we have a players here at the moment that we will regret seeing the back of if they do go and I was always brought up to love anything in a united shirt i'd have sang if I had a hammer if Peter Sutcliffe had played for us! I just can't understand why we can't love what we have? I do and for every man that gives his all for the shirt I will give my heart to them f**K new shiny players let's get behind what we have and enjoy our beautiful, wonderful, fantastic club 😊.


12.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 23:48:35
I don't get the anti Blind brigade. Chelsea won the league with Alonso and Moses at full back and neither were fancied. Blind is an intelligent and dependable footballer and will be vital this season given a) we don't know if Shaw will fulfil his potential b) Rojo is injured and not a full back c) Lindelof will need time to settle d) Jones is made of glass and e) Smalling is average. I like his versatility for those reasons bit also don't buy versatility being much of and advantage from the bench given most combinations of 7 subs can cover every position.

I'd be fine if we don't sign any more players this summer and next summer move on a few and only sign players who will walk in to the 11 e. g. Griezman.


13.) 17 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 23:59:05
AJH, I actually think Blind is a valuable squad player. I just don't think he's a natural LB and can be exposed at times. I do agree that he gives it his all, respects the badge and plays where he's asked with no complaints. He's a valuable asset and I often defend his contribution to the team with my mates. Same for Fellaini and others mentioned above. I'm fully aware we can only play 11 at a time and winning games and titles in the epl is extremely tough without selfless squad players like Blind. It wasn't a personal attack on him. I simply think, and hope, that Shaw comes good and nails down LB since he has the potential to be a top player. Maybe I wasnt clear with my OP on LB. I'm not suggesting we buy a new LB. ideally Shaw comes around, avoids injury and Blind remains a solid backup that can cover CB, LB and holding MF for years. I'm happy with the squad as is and I'm pretty confident in our chances to compete for top of the league.


14.) 17 Aug 2017
17 Aug 2017 13:38:07
Yes, enough of this transfer window. The squad looks in great shape and is more than ready to handle anything that comes their way.

I think Blind has been a great player and much like fellaini and I can only remember 1 or 2 instances where they were caught out. Which is incredible.


15.) 17 Aug 2017
17 Aug 2017 14:11:55
Angle
Do you still expect us to sign a couple.


16.) 17 Aug 2017
17 Aug 2017 18:29:32
Only going by what Jose said and the sharkopod I expect jose wants to sign more. But if he can't get his targets then we should go with what we have.

imo more than capable of winning the league.


17.) 18 Aug 2017
18 Aug 2017 08:54:03
Love Blind. The handsome devil.