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12 Jul 2015 23:48:44
I'm a little concerned at what action Adidas take against the club seeing as we're repeatedly breaking the 'can't sign players until the new kit is released' agreement ;-)
Keep it up Woody!
13 Jul 2015 00:18:48
Haha, nice! Absolute tosh to begin with. As if Van Gaal would have stood for that level of disruption.
13 Jul 2015 00:38:48
I knew it was nothing but crap. "I told you" :-)
12 Jul 2015 23:39:02
Nomidfield - I think it's time for a name change pal. It might have taken us eight to ten years; but we finally have a world class midfield again!
I believe 'Nodefense' is still available - although fingers crossed it won't be apt by the end of the window.
Roll on a striker, keeper, centre-back and winger and we'll be challenging on all fronts next season.
12 Jul 2015 23:54:41
at this rate its looking like noforwards
13 Jul 2015 00:05:23
Maybe Noforwards.
I am now really excited to see how we do next season. I think Van Gaal has already accomplished what he set out to achieve which is quality options everywhere on the field, plus the option to play diverse tactics.
Over the last few years I've thought we looked a bit lightweight for the EPL. As of this summer that's changed.
With a lot of new players it may take some time for the team to truly gel, but with Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Mata, the level of footballing intelligence has also been elevated.
In a possession type game, the role of the CF is reduced. Just look at the way Barcelona played, often with no CF at all. It's about the exploitation of space, wherever you are on the field.
The added strength in the midfield should allow Di Maria and Depay to exhibit their skills without worrying so much about loss of possession. The ball will be won back. Expect more goals from midfielders.
Even if we don't sign another player I think this squad should be able to compete with anyone. If not, we need a managerial change.
13 Jul 2015 00:29:55
beat you 2 it shawthing :)
13 Jul 2015 01:36:25
Pretty sure the last 3 days have taught everybody that we won't be starting the season with only 2 strikers?
12 Jul 2015 23:37:43
Just need to get the Cb's sorted and a striker and we are pretty made up for the forthcoming season.
So who is going to be next?
Otamendi???
RD4L
13 Jul 2015 01:20:44
Schneiderlin 25 mill
Lallana 20 mill
Shaw 30 mill
Lovren 10-15mill
Clyne 12 mill
Think man utd next signing should be southampton head scout that's unbelievable value for money they have
Aquire for their club
12 Jul 2015 23:35:29
An old football saying has become brilliantly pertinent this weekend.
- Form is temporary but class is permanent!
Take a bow LVG for the strategy and Ed Woodward for implementing it.
Otamendi and a stiker to still to come.
13 Jul 2015 08:24:35
Couldn't agree more.
BTW Solskjaerhaswonit!, Great article on LVG's first season. Very well summed up and a really good read IMO. I recommend others check it out if they haven't already. I missed it when the Eds posted a link on here, but came across it on the Euro pages I think. Anyway, great work!
13 Jul 2015 09:05:36
Thanks Monkeyballs - I had the giddies about the new signings - this was before Morgan Schniderlin!
12 Jul 2015 23:26:02
Surely nomidfield will be retiring his name now
13 Jul 2015 00:33:36
I here by props that 'nomidmield' changes his name to 'great schmidfield'😉 competition for places is going to be fierce fellaini Herrera BS MS Carrick and blinds fighting for 3 starting positions and ahead of them adnan Wilson Rooney young di Maria Mata and depay fighting for 3 places . Not to mention perrera . I genuinely think that any future activity on the attacking front will depend on whether di Maria stays if he is sold there will be a 'big name' replacement.
12 Jul 2015 23:08:46
We as united fans should honour this weekend come future dates and treat it like the sabbath!
In all seriousness though l hope this shows that the man clearly is up to the task, and dispels any myths associated when he was in tandem with Moyes.
Well done ed!🍻
12 Jul 2015 22:32:13
I don't know where this has broke from but just seen that Schneiderlin has had his medical today and will be on the tour for tomorrow crazy season is officially on.
Also with the deals being wrapped up in the nature they have and LVG saying he wanted them all done before the tour, does this mean no more business?
12 Jul 2015 23:10:26
More work to be done!
12 Jul 2015 23:19:09
Nomidfields going to have to change his name if we pull this off as well.
12 Jul 2015 23:34:54
We will sign a cb that will join the tour I think. De gea rafa chich Evans and possibly 1 more still to leave and I expect a marquee signing in Aug to coincide with the Adidas launch and I think that will be bale and I think de gea will go the opposite way at that time. I'm not sure if four top class signings within 12 days of the window opening is enough for all but I should think so therefore it looks like beast and jmb will have to find another reason to moan bitch and whine like a couple of Whingey scouse ladies😉
12 Jul 2015 23:44:22
Seems like the deal is done! Great news if true.
12 Jul 2015 23:47:59
MS is in. But that will not be the end of transfer business.
12 Jul 2015 20:22:20
Who ever is in charge of transfers at QPR is going to get a bonus after that 20% sell on clause was activated now Sterling has moved .Think it is worth about £10million WOW
12 Jul 2015 22:23:55
Do you think Arry will come sniffing?
12 Jul 2015 18:57:01
Does anyone know how long it normally takes to complete a medical, i'm hoping i can see a 2nd interview with a new place in the space of this weekend but thinking i maybe a bit late in the day for BS to complete all the formalities and pose for pics with the shirt and do an interview
12 Jul 2015 19:23:18
just calm down mate it will be done when its done!
12 Jul 2015 19:48:31
Was looking for more of an answer than advice ta
12 Jul 2015 20:01:27
I'm not sure but don't they take around 6 hours if that's the case it will be gone midnight unless they do half today half tomorrow
12 Jul 2015 20:43:24
just calm down mate it will be done when its done!
12 Jul 2015 21:09:15
There is nothing listed on MUTV yet for the first interview post medical. Not sure what time the flight is tomorrow to the US, but I am sure United won't miss a marketing opportunity with the German Captain.
Basti management team are very much on the ball though - he has filmed a Beats - Dre - Headphone advert before leaving, which will no doubt go viral.
Very slick its set in a hotel and Basti is penning his farewell message to Munich fans before setting off for final adventure and catching a flight to Manchester.
12 Jul 2015 21:46:13
calm down mate
12 Jul 2015 18:52:00
Now that Schweinsteiger seems a done deal who do we isthe best fit for box to box. Realistically and best suited to Lvg style.
Schneiderlin, matuidi, vidal, naingolin, pogba
12 Jul 2015 18:56:25
Herrera
12 Jul 2015 19:12:10
A good fit or not it will be Schneiderlin.
12 Jul 2015 19:24:07
herrera
12 Jul 2015 19:59:01
I think Herrera could actually be best as the furthest forward in a midfield three
12 Jul 2015 20:06:48
Herrera will flourish in that roll .
12 Jul 2015 20:24:58
Herrera
12 Jul 2015 18:49:20
Have you seen the welcome V Persie got at the airport in Turkey!! Rooney, Wilson and.
12 Jul 2015 18:46:54
I hate to admit it but the scousers must be laughing their Lonsdale clad t!ts off £ 49 mil wow !!
12 Jul 2015 19:10:37
If any of you know the sheikh just convey him the message that Liverpools footballing community will extend a heartfelt thanks to him
12 Jul 2015 19:13:59
It's more like £43m with £6m add ons. Plus probably only half up front. Plus they have to give QPR a good £10m of that. So although a good fee, not a huge amount of dollar to spend right now
12 Jul 2015 19:33:58
Not for what they can spend Stand but the fact that he has fetched such a fee it is criminal.
12 Jul 2015 19:45:36
The best part of £50m for that little oddity, it's ridiculous. Good job it's gone to liverpool, a decent team could make some good signings with that.
12 Jul 2015 20:53:11
The fact that we got the Germany captain, one of the bright lights of European football and the Italian first choice right back for the same amount tells you everything about this transfer . Fair play Liverpool you have really screwed city without protection.
12 Jul 2015 21:13:01
Sadly for United though, that has just set the price tag for Leavy at Spurs should we decide to move on Kane.
12 Jul 2015 23:39:59
Liverpool have already spent the money on Firmino and Clyne.
12 Jul 2015 18:33:54
Raheem Sterling to City for £49m? What has our glorious game come to??! City are mugs, fair play to pool for getting that amount! Just begs the question IF Messi was for sale, what price do you put on him?! £300m? More? Unbelievable! Just crazy! DDG must be worth £150m now! And Madrid offer £20m odd? Farcical it really is! Rant over! Keep safe! Ronnie.
12 Jul 2015 18:01:31
Rooney, wilson and an injured hernandez are our strikers at the moment. They must be working on bringing another in or its already been sorted out. But who? Do the ed's have any information?
12 Jul 2015 18:24:03
Maybe Zlatan? Lacazzett?
12 Jul 2015 18:34:19
i think going by Depays comments he is expecting to play mainly as a striker,but agree with your thinking that unless a another recognized striker comes in we could look a bit light in numbers up front, but i'm happy in the way the squad is coming together
12 Jul 2015 19:13:12
It won't be Zlatan. I expect Memphis will play through the middle along with Rooney and Wilson. I do think that we will be working on a striker though once Schneiderlin and Otamendi are done.
12 Jul 2015 19:47:02
Doubt it fresh, he is a winger by trade and will only be used up top as a last option. What is the fixation of trying to change players natural positions? Buy a player for a position and stick with it, instead of putting square pegs in round holes.
12 Jul 2015 20:14:43
Was there not talk a while back of Adnan playing as a striker. Another option.
12 Jul 2015 20:44:50
Ronaldo!
12 Jul 2015 21:07:15
Ezequiel rescaldani
12 Jul 2015 17:58:32
The possibility of shweinsteiger and schneiderlin in midfield is just mouthwatering to think about. Especially considering how much we have been crying for a competitive midfield. We will have all we were lacking from last season - it adds depth, Physicality, Height and experience in one swoop.
Other fans are really starting to worry!
12 Jul 2015 17:55:20
Ok so with RVP going it's pretty obvious we are looking for a striker , we have been linked with pretty much every single one in world football right now but I literally have not a single idea who we will end up with ? A couple of days ago I thought we might get Mitrovic but that now looks unlikely so what are people's thoughts will we really go for Kane? Is Benzema an option? It just goes to prove that the position that was most coveted 20 years ago is not as important now I honestly think there is a real lack of superstar strikers it seems defensive midfield is the new striker who would have thunk it eh !
12 Jul 2015 20:48:35
i think if we do go for a striker, it will be someone who can play upfront and on the right of a front 3. Obvious choices are lacazette or muller. i assume Kane is first choice as a complete no.9 bbut doubt he'll be leaving
12 Jul 2015 16:51:39
Well it appears we do have interest in Benteke tho expect Liverpool to seal the deal. It's quite amusing seeing so evof their fans worrying about our interest in him. Not saying I want us to buy him at all cz I don't really but just for the same of winding them up would be worth it.
On a side note surely chicharito is better than the MLS at this stage if his career?
12 Jul 2015 16:50:20
Really looking forward to seeing schweinsteiger in a United shirt a midfielder of the very highest calibre. Great signing
12 Jul 2015 16:37:23
Hello all, just like to allude to the new signings top notch, bastian was smart business by the club, having a look at carrick in the team we won 72% of our bpl games, taking this into account if we had carrick fit through out the campaign then that gives 27 wins out of 38, that's 81 points, let's presume we draw 6 of the remaining 11 games, gives us total of 87 points, that good enough to win title, to me bastian and carrick enough for that 6 position, now let's get morgan and I reckon we in for an exciting season, morgan to replace fellaini, for me midfield 3 of bastian, morgan and ander got the balance to take us to a bpl title
12 Jul 2015 16:24:10
Is it possible that the delay in the schneiderlin deal is that Southampton are trying to replace him first, I have heard they are looking at clasie, hopefully this is the case
I still think utd have a massive signing in the pipeline, possibly Ramos although I doubt it, wouldn't be surprised to see bale rumours re appear before august ends.
12 Jul 2015 17:47:18
GFN the people who first reported our interest in Schneiderlin I believe seem very confident that PSG will move for Di Maria and that he wants to go. If this happens I think our big signing will be a winger/attacker.
12 Jul 2015 18:32:51
I believe our "marquee" signing is Zlatan. hope this happens. I would gladly see the back of Di Maria if this is the case, otherwise keep him and get Lacazzet from Lyon.
12 Jul 2015 16:19:30
Didn't think of this until now. But could Schweinsteiger arriving have any impact on us going after Hummels?
12 Jul 2015 16:41:26
hummels has said he's staying where he is
12 Jul 2015 17:05:24
How??
12 Jul 2015 15:57:30
Southampton seem to have got who they wanted to replace Schniederlin so wondering if the move might be any closer
12 Jul 2015 16:40:44
Munion an agent says he's in advanced with us and arsenal it's his choice my question if we lose out will LVG try and sign someone similar or will he just be happy with schweinsteiger
12 Jul 2015 18:21:16
I was told from someone that's around Old Trafford daily that it is agreed with the player and just down to the clubs agreeing, been told this weekend may be done by tuesday, the fact is the only people that know for sure are keeping things close to there chests at the moment.
12 Jul 2015 18:25:37
Clasie is not necessarily a replacement for Morgan. He was a possible signing at Saints this time last year. There will be no advanced talks with anyone until Morgan's valuation is met.
80% likely he will leave Saints.
100% he will not until Saints valuation met.
IMO a move to Utd is only around 50% after the above two are met.
Almost without exception, this site sees him as a decent option amongst another 6 or 7 to rotate within midfield and the media follow suit. Do you really think that is what he wants?? If so, you know nothing about the player. Equally, how do you think this looks to him??
12 Jul 2015 19:01:33
I see him as being a long term replacement for Carrick and so do a lot of other posters on here, i think it looks to him that a move to United or maybe Arsenal is a big step up to be honest Saint Martin.
12 Jul 2015 20:03:19
"A long term replacement for Carrick" is NOT a big step up. So, eventually he may replace Carrick and play in the CL? Probably get there quicker by staying at Saints. This is Morgan who played with Saints in League 1 including Tuesday nights with the sleet blowing across the ground at Hartlepool because he loves playing the game and was not interested in sitting on a bench.
He certainly is well beyond being an apprentice, and if your arrogance is matched by LVG you will not see him signing for Utd. He wants to play in the CL, not sit watching someone else do so next season and then find CL football is no longer available. He can do that in front of his TV.
I think you miss the point there are better step ups he can make than what your club seem to offer but then footballers (or their agents) still make some strange decisions so who knows.
12 Jul 2015 20:19:34
Saint, I think you'll find that most posters on here see Morgan as the missing piece in the midfield jigsaw.
I'm sure if he does read this site (???) that he'll appreciate the love for him.
12 Jul 2015 21:36:18
My Arrogance, where in what i wrote did i say he would be sat on the bench, he will be starting games not sitting on the bench, and as for arrogance thinking he will be playing champions league football playing for your lot any time soon when all you are is Liverpools feeder club, you good sure are as deluded as a scouser.
12 Jul 2015 21:59:24
Saint Martin do you still think we won't sign Luke Shaw?
12 Jul 2015 22:36:33
Haha looks like Morgan is a United player. Sorry Saint Martin, bad timing.
12 Jul 2015 15:29:07
Ed007 did ya watch the GAA Leinster final on RTE2 now?
{Ed007's Note - No mate I've not really watched it for a few years now and I'm watching the golf. Did you knowWe have a GAA page here?
12 Jul 2015 21:25:21
Really Ed? mad kilkenny man here! So I'd love if you could put that link up so I can get involved!
{Ed007's Note - Click on the link or cut and paste the URL mate.
www.gaafootball.co.uk
12 Jul 2015 15:34:54
Comparing us to Liverpool:
On paper I think we've already improved our squad more than they have, assuming they sell Sterling. We have been addressing weaknesses, they have not. Their defence is extremely suspect, and to me this is Rodgers's greatest failing as a manager. He doesn't seem to know how to fix it. That being said, they do have some very good players but they need one as good as Suarez to ensure they score more goals than they let in. Can Ibe be that good? Not if, like Sterling, he is overplayed and misplayed. Young players need to be used judiciously. That game against United last year when Sterling was played out of position was the nail in the coffin, which from Liverpool's point of view now means they're losing their most naturally gifted youngster. I predict he will do well at City. They will not over-rely on him, and allow him to be nurtured properly.
Liverpool look like they have pretty much pre-spent the Sterling money and I wonder just how deep their pockets are. Their financial results have been quite good, but can the increase in revenues continue fast enough without the Champions League to maintain a squad of enough quality and depth to mount a sustained challenge. I was a big fan of Rodgers, but last season has forced a reconsideration. I doubt he's good enough to overcome the 200m revenue deficit with United.
As far as we are concerned I believe the actions we have taken will result in us conceding fewer goals next season, whether or not we buy another CB. But the problem remains that we need to score 15-20 more goals, and be more clinical against the weaker teams if we want to mount a challenge for the title. I'm yet to be convinced that our squad today, using the style and tactics of last year, will produce that. On the other hand it would not surprise me if a) we still have a couple of very good players to come in during this window, and b) there will be some positive evolution in tactics and style as the club continues to ameliorate the post- Ferguson trauma.
12 Jul 2015 15:48:17
Good post shawthing. We definitely need to score more goals. Selling RVP and having Falcao off the wage bill should hopefully see us sign a top forward. I rate Rooney but he isn't the clinical finisher he once was. I can see him getting 20 goals in a season , maybe more. But a top forward should be getting 30 goals plus in a season.
12 Jul 2015 15:53:20
I was a big fan of Rodgers as well Shawthing. He just doesn't know how to organise a defence and tinkers too much, the purchase of Mignolet was stupid as well imo. Agger was their best ball playing CB and he goes, yet like LVG he relies on CB's that can play. Sakho and Skrtyl are even worse on the ball than Smalling & JOnes and that is saying something.
12 Jul 2015 18:31:11
I enjoyed your post Shawthing. Sterling's gone now so hopefully we'll bring in Benteke. We have a much better squad and 1st team than last year if I'm honest and still with Sturridge to come back. I'm hoping the addition of the new back room staff will have a much bigger impact on our defensive game. We have the players for it and the strength in depth to cover all over the pitch. I'm very optimistic and can't wait to be slogging it out with you guys all season lol
12 Jul 2015 18:31:41
Beast, I may end up being proved wrong, but I think Smalling and Jones will get better, especially if we have the likes of a Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin in front of them, whereas Skrtl is as good as he ever will be. Not sure about Sakho, but I don't see anything going on at Liverpool that would cause one to believe the can address their defensive inadequacies.
12 Jul 2015 15:27:30
This may sound like a stupid question but are release clauses, or rather the amount of money that triggers them, common knowledge? or only found out once triggered?
Thanks to the Eds/posters
12 Jul 2015 15:52:32
I think in countries like spain where its mandatory to have them written into contracts its common knowledge
But in other cases where release clauses are less set in stone and are more verbal agreements clubs have intermediaries working on their behalf who sound out other players agents on behalf of the club they're working for to ask whether there is a fee to release the player from his contract
Thats just what i think could be wrong lol
12 Jul 2015 16:20:22
So basically, apart from in Spain, its a coined term by the media meaning the price the club is willing to let a player go for?
12 Jul 2015 15:18:16
Casilas leaving all but confirms De Gea leaving. I just hope we have forced a deal with Ramos or someone with it. End of the day he's still contracted to us so the balls in our court.
12 Jul 2015 15:12:38
Different World.
RVP arrives in Turkey on a private jet. When I go for a job interview's it's hard to even get my bus fare reinmbursed!
12 Jul 2015 15:53:52
Austerity's a bit*h.
12 Jul 2015 16:32:05
Herbie we should have RVP re-routed to Greece, AEK Athens need a striker!
12 Jul 2015 14:54:59
Here's the Bayern take on loosing Basti - seems he's past it!
Franck Ribery looked even more vexed than usual. 'I'm very, very sad, ' he said. 'The entire team is sad because he's been with us for so long'
Captain Philipp Lahm lamented: 'Losing Bastian Schweinsteiger is a pity for me and the club. I had hopes that he will stay with us'
And Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the chief executive who tried in vain to persuade the club icon to stay, was heckled by disgruntled fans who will doubtless view his departure as another sign that Bayern's status in European football is regressing.
This sense of loss at the German champions speaks of the reality - that Manchester United have bought a footballer of impeccable pedigree, a proven champion and, above all, someone for the here and now.
Great weekend - Danke Bayern!
12 Jul 2015 14:29:02
As a London lad Raheem, (a local reporter asked) Why have you decided to sign for Manchester City? Raheem replied its far enough away from Liverpool!
The reporter followed up with you know Liverpool and Manchester don't mix well don't you? Raheem replied with 'yeah it's like oil and water - Liverpool being the water, more dense!'
The report said that's harsh Rahem, what's the best thing to come out of Liverpool apart from the Beetles? Raheem said 'The East Lancs Road and the M62'
The reporter clearly frustrated said there must be something else good to come out of Liverpool and Raheem cheerfully replied 'oh yeah I forgot the Ship Canal!'
12 Jul 2015 14:15:34
We all know we need some new CB's and have been chasing many big names if the press is anything to go by but I think we could do a lot worse than look at someone like Ashley Williams who is a solid defender. I'd rather take a chance on someone like him than see us throw money at a name just for the sake of it.
Cue the hate mail because he isn't a fancy name.
12 Jul 2015 14:32:55
You have a fair point JMB, if he was a free transfer then everyone would say take a punt - Cahill to Chelsea for £7m was hardly eye catching and he has not done to bad.
I still think it will be Otamendi though - he is a bit of a beast - Vidic and Stam esque.
12 Jul 2015 14:33:04
Good defender ok , we could certainly do a lot worse
12 Jul 2015 14:41:45
I wouldn't mind him as the 2nd CB for sure, I think we need a bit better as our "primary" CB if we want to compete at the very top, but rather Williams than any of our current CB's.
12 Jul 2015 14:50:47
Agree with Beast, we have enough decent or good CB's I'd like just one top level CB to come in to help organise and lift the others in the ranks.
12 Jul 2015 14:57:49
if were signing two CB's which I doubt , then Ashley williams would be a good fit for the second one. I watch my national side a lot and he's a very solid international standard CB mate
12 Jul 2015 15:07:04
JMB and Beast , you two would be the first to come on here and tell us how United just can't buy its A list players and are in such a decline. Just making a point.
12 Jul 2015 15:16:59
Ashley Williams is world class ofc we should go for him.
12 Jul 2015 15:43:34
Smalling is just as good if not better than Williams and has age on his side.
{Ed004's Note - 100% agree with this}
12 Jul 2015 15:44:54
You been sipping that rum sailor?
12 Jul 2015 16:18:55
Snaking is no where near as composed as Williams
12 Jul 2015 16:26:55
Didn't really put a foot wrong after his sending off against City. If we see him improve at the same rate this season then I can't really find anything to moan about mate
12 Jul 2015 16:38:59
He sleeps and makes lots of errors, just nothing as blatantly obvious as the City game. Awful with the ball, but very good in the air and he can recover well.
12 Jul 2015 19:06:25
Fair point. Always room for improvement I suppose! Think as he gets older his reading of the game will get better making his decision making better too.
12 Jul 2015 22:08:02
I hope so Red, especially with some experience around him.
12 Jul 2015 13:08:10
Latest on the LFC site: Firmino will show how bad Depay is, and Depay isn't better than Ryan Babbel. and of course everybody would have Milner instead of Sweinsteiger. got to love the scousers.
12 Jul 2015 13:25:17
Dreadful creatures but you have to admire their ability to maintain mass delusion!
12 Jul 2015 13:29:57
Further down the page one if them said Depay was no better than Ibe! It's a good laugh that page
12 Jul 2015 14:15:27
They do dat do don't de do !!😈 😈
12 Jul 2015 13:00:36
Di Maria potentially to PSG -
Gaitan potentially lined up to replace.
A number of Newspapers/Websites are running with this at the moment. It seems to me its balancing the books and LVG clearly being underwhelmed with ADMs impact. Di Maria is first class, but he does have a tendency to give the ball away and in the ball retention world of LVG this is just not acceptable.
Cassiano Pereira, the agent of Rafael, "Benfica and Man United are in negotiations over Gaitán and one offer includes Rafael to join Benfica." Gaitan's arrival depends on Angel Di Maria leaving.
This suggests that ADM is up for sale and that LVG is covering his bases should the sale take place. Gaitan's release clause is set at £25.2 million and United are willing to pay extra just to ensure a pre-agreement is in place. In essence a holding fee.
So in negotiations with PSG who would we most benefit from signing from them if negotiations do progress and ADM leaves? I am not suggesting swaps (rarely happen), but when negotiations begin its worth throwing in a few names - see Denis Irwin and Eric Cantona as classic examples.
Verratti - seems unlikely to me - great player though.
Pastore - would add something very different to our attack and is my prefernce.
Zlatan - unlike Pasty - sorry Basti, Zlatan is past his best, though he does avoid savory treats unlike Basti.
Cavanni - not for me, unlikely too given Zlatan is now 33
David Louis - Good option - if your an idiot!
Lucas Moura - he has been a target in the past, but he has hardly lit up Paris
Cheers.
12 Jul 2015 13:49:25
I don't want Di Maria to leave but there are only 2 players at PSG who seriously interest me and none are mentioned above.
Marquinhos could be a fantastic centre back and one of the best in the world in a couple of years. Matuidi is a brilliant box to box midfielder and could be viewed as a Schneiderlin alternative.
Zlatan would be good to see at United just because he's Zlatan but that will never happen and I'm not overly sold on Cavani even though he is a good player, I think we could get someone who is better suited.
12 Jul 2015 14:09:18
RJManutd,
Thanks for the reply.
I left out Marquinhos as I think we will land Otamndi and I believe we need an injection of experience - he will be world class though in a few years, no doubt about that and a good shout.
Matuidi would make for a good alternative to Schneriderlin and I think we need that level of mobility in the middle.
12 Jul 2015 14:25:22
I wouldn't mind seeing ADM leaving providing he is replaced with a quality winger - but Gaitan is not the answer.
PSG have a lot of quality players who are wasted in the French league and a swap deal would suit us in that it hides the true amount lost on ADM (for example, if we sold him for £40m - we've lost £20m in 12 months).
The persistent links with Cavani make me think that he'll be heading the other way. There are certainly better players out there - but he wouldn't be a bad signing given our need for a versatile player that can play both wide and centrally.
12 Jul 2015 14:51:50
I think if we get 40 for ADM we should take it and just hand it right over to borrusia dortmund for reus now we've got schweinsteiger I think he would come no problem now would be perfect for our system
12 Jul 2015 15:00:08
If Gaitan is to in any way replace ADM then I will lose some element of faith in the direction we are going in. If ADM goes the only reason should be the arrival of Bale or possibly Reus.
Frankly Gaitan just isn't anywhere near good enough and I would be extremely disappointed if he arrives and even more if he was in any way ADM's replacement
12 Jul 2015 15:04:46
ESPN now covering Laurent Blanc stating that they want Di Maria;
"We have our priorities," former United defender Blanc told L'Equipe, "but to strengthen such a team you must target guys who are at big clubs and who are not easy to prise away. That's hardest for PSG.
"Di Maria, he's good. We have more freedom, but it remains a difficult project for us because we're not alone in wanting him. When you see the financial power of the English clubs, they are attacking everyone. Competition is very, very tough.
"Don't forget, Manchester United paid a fortune to sign him. For us to work effectively, we have to think of other solutions. We must be proactive."
12 Jul 2015 15:21:51
Di Maria of last season was not worth the £60m we paid for him, however, for the first few games where we played a diamond he was superb. I feel he will be very good this season as the players we are signing will improve the team overall and we will have less emphasis on him having to produce something everytime he gets the ball. I think that was an issue last year, it was almost as if Di Maria knew we lacked pace and creativity so tried to do too much every time he got the ball which resulted in him being wasteful in possession.
12 Jul 2015 15:43:58
Manchester United have said his not for sale ! ADM said his not leaving as well get off his back his world class he was injury a lot subbed but cane off bench played out of position as St ! But still was in top 3 assist cart with depay on the other wing cutting in sounds scary to me playing 433 or 4231 .
12 Jul 2015 16:18:42
Wigan Red,
I don't think there are many people who would rush to sell Di Maria, he is class no question.
From the clubs perspective though, they have paid 60m and if he were to have a duff season again or LVG decides he definitely just doesn't fancy him then his value would plummet.
Look at how Cantona was the missing piece, he seemed to pull everything together, sadly it can work in the reverse way too. A great player can sometimes just not fit within the system like we expect.
I do think there is still time for ADM - his assist contribution was phenomenal early in the season. I also don't think Gaitan is of a similar quality, but he may just be a better fit for the system - not in my eye's, but if this is how the club and LVG see it then.
12 Jul 2015 12:46:59
If we sign one more player that is more than enough!
We don't want a situation were we have 8 new players all learning to gel,
I think 4 in this window is plenty and then if needs be add 1 or 2 in January if we are not were we want to be !
12 Jul 2015 13:07:12
If De Gea, Valdes, RVP, Hernandez and Evans all leave and Wilson, Pereira and Januzaj get loans i hope we sign more than 1 more player. I believe we will sign 3 more players, making 6 in total. a CB a forward of some description and a keeper. maybe a CM as well but i don't see all 6 or 7 signings being in the first XI
12 Jul 2015 13:21:54
Footballers hair is a contentious issue and I think learning to gel is a good topic!
Seriously though, I think we will be brining in at least four but most likely more. Otamendi will take us to 4 and then a striker seems likely and its still probable we get Schniderlin too and this is without the keeper situation.
We have to trust that LVG (who is obsessed with his systems) has now identified which of the current players can fit within the systems - those who can't are clearly being moved on now. The new recruits are being identified as being familiar with LVG Philosophy/systems and equally important they have more than one string to their bow IE able to interchange positions and have are comfortable and experienced in cover 2 different positions.
12 Jul 2015 14:12:39
It's all well and good saying that we should only sign one more - but we still need a striker, a goalkeeper, at least one CB, another midfielder and, imo, another winger (especially if ADM leaves). If we were to only sign one more - I'd be interested to know who you would suggest we target? As far as I can see it's incredibly difficult to prioritise one position over the other.
Assuming DDG is off - a keeper is essential. but based on how exposed DDG was last season - a top CB has to be equally important. With Falcao, RVP, (probably) Chico, Henríquez and Keane all leaving - a striker is a must and LVG's comments the other day confirm this. On paper our midfield isn't in too bad a shape - but in practice Herrera is the only player I see as a dead cert (Carrick and Basti won't be available for every game and I see Blind as backup, Felli as a plan B and Mata as a player that does not fit into LVGs preferred formation). On the wings we have Depay, Young, Valencia, ADM and Januzaj - but I expect Januzaj to go out on loan, ADM to leave and Valencia to be used as backup. That leaves Young and Depay which just isn't enough. Even if ADM stays - it's a weak area for us which doesn't bode well given that it's the key element of LVG's preferred 4-3-3 formation.
I can see Mata heading back to Valencia and expect that a deal for Otamendi is close to being agreed if it hasn't been already. From a commercial point of view it doesn't make sense for us not to sell DDG to Madrid and so I fully expect it to happen. Lloris will hopefully be the man who replaces him. Cavani and Muller both offer a little versatility in that they can play wide or through the middle and so I wouldn't be surprised to see one of them signed with our interest in Schneiderlin being rekindled once other areas are sorted. Another big signing wouldn't surprise me in the slightest - especially if Mata and ADM end up leaving.
We've already lost Falcao, RVP, Nani and Cleverley from our squad and look set to lose another six or seven (with Rafael, Chico, Evans and DDG being all but certainties).
If we lose 8 plus players from a squad that wasn't good enough to break into the top 3 - why do you think that we won't need to bring in as many as 8 to replace them (especially as we're going to be playing more games this season?).
In (£90m-ish plus big signing)
Schneiderlin (£28m)
Otamendi (£32m)
Cavani (Swap)
Lloris (£30m)
Bale/Muller/Ramos (£75m/£55m/£35m)
Out (£90m-ish)
Mata (£30m)
ADM (Swap)
Valdes (£5m)
Chico (£7m)
DDG (£30m)
Rafael (£10m)
Evans (£8m)
12 Jul 2015 14:54:38
Red seven - mata and adm won't leave so that means we don't need a forward but it does still leave us needing a GK and a CB which would make its 5/6 players in this summer just like the summer previous
Losing mata and adm would be way too much of a squad overhaul not to mention they are our most creative players
12 Jul 2015 14:57:53
Big V, I think you make a fair point about there being too much change but I think its inevitable for us this summer. We defo need a CB and ST and possibly another CM.
I do think making so many changes could cost us in terms of it taking time to gel but its the result of a few years of poor transfer strategy resulting in many gaps I quality.
If we do get 3 further good signings I hope we will be in a position next summer to just tinker or add the last piece of quality, as going forwards it will benefit us to have consistency from season to season.
12 Jul 2015 16:19:21
DSG - do you not think that LVG's comments last season about us not having a 20 goal a season striker and recently saying that we lack striking options is a clear indicator that we're looking for a striker?
Do you not think that Blanc coming out and saying that they hope to do a deal for Di Maria but are worried because a lot of other big clubs are interested is a sign that he might be on his way out?
I fully expect one of ADM and Mata to leave this summer (if not both) and expect us to sign a £30m+ striker regardless.
12 Jul 2015 09:24:32
The de gea situation and our need for 1 maybe 2 centre backs has been done to death so i wanted to open a debate about about the striker conundrum.
Lots of names have been mentioned but what needs to be decided first is whether we are going to view Rooney as our premier, up front, striker or are we going to move him back to a number 10 role. If we are saying that rooney is going to be our first choice number 9 then we should be looking to bring in another back up striker say between 15m-25m. I will throw in benteke should for debating purposes as then we would have his physicality or wilson's pace sat on the bench as alternatives if rooney is off the boil for any reason. If however LVG sees rooney as a better number 10 then clearly we need to bring in an A list stiker such as benzama, cavani or lacazette. Clearly it does depend on how LVG sees things and who is or isn't avaiable. Personally i am not sure rooney is an out and out number 9 despite his record but at the same time it does present some selection dilemas( good ones though) if we do move rooney back.
One final thought, i am not a gambling man but i am v surprised to see us as 4th favourites to win the league next year at 11/2. Clearly chelsea are the team to beat but with signings we have made, and will make, together with LVG having a better understanding of what the premier league is all about i genuinely expect us to be pushing chelsea a lot closer than we did last season. Out of last seasons top 4 i see city as the ones under pressure as at times last year they had a massive over reliance on kompany, da silva, and aguerro and when they didn't perform or were injured city looked very ordinary and beatable.
12 Jul 2015 10:40:51
with this striker clearout its pretty evident that james wilson will have a bigger role this season and i'm all for it.
12 Jul 2015 12:18:29
For me there are 3 potential options for how deal with the striker situation.
We buy a world class striker, make him our starting number 9 and move Rooney back to 10. My pick for this would be Benzema and although a deal may be possible it would be a difficult one and wouldn't be ideal if he was coming in late in the window and wasn't 100% dedicated to the move. Moreover I have my reservations about what moving Rooney back to number 10 will have on the rest of the team, I'd much rather have Herrera/Mata at the head of our midfield.
The second option is we buy a prem-proven goalscorer who will be happy just to be at United. Some may disagree but I believe Benteke would be the best selection for this option. The stats don't lie, he is one of the top prem strikers currently. He brings a physical presence that would be ideal for the last half hour of a game or tough away games against mid table and low table teams. He's quick, strong, holds the ball up and a good finisher. The main drawback is his price, at 32.5 million he's an expensive back-up, but you know what you're going to get with him.
The last option is we buy a young striker who will eventually replace Rooney as a striker. The candidate - Harry Kane. Would be expensive, but has the potential to be lead the line for a decade. Suits our style of play down to the ground and I'd hate to see him at any of the other top clubs.
P.S I think the club's plan to replace Rooney will come to fruition next summer when we'll go all out for Gareth Bale. Him behind Harry Kane would certainly pi** off the spurs fans haha.
12 Jul 2015 12:39:43
it seems we share a lot of the same ideas. As per my own post i would love benzema to be the outright number 9 but if we can't land an ' A lister'then a back up striker like benteke who would offer something different would be ideal
12 Jul 2015 12:40:45
Don't think moving Rooney to number 10 is an option, mata is better than Rooney in that role and arguably so are ADM, Depay and possibly Januzaj on his day. I think we will either sign Kane or Lacazette to rotate with Rooney and gradually replace him or we will try to get Muller and line up with a front 3 of Depay Rooney Muller with ADM or Mata playing no. 10 role
Benteke for under £20mil would b a good option but for £32mil plus I'd much rather bid for Muller, Lacazette or Kane in that order
12 Jul 2015 15:18:57
Aubemayang is someone who's name hasn't came up much and apparently dortmund want rid would people take him?
12 Jul 2015 09:09:13
Benteke? Please tell me its a wind up?
12 Jul 2015 10:47:56
He's prem proven, powerful, decent in the air and has pace. He'd also be happy to rotate at a big club. But the price involved is too much, I'm not sure of his injury record, and he's not the most clinical.
But it would be funny to beat the scousers to him especially as my mate spent the whole of Friday night saying they'd win the league with bob and Phil creating chances for him.
12 Jul 2015 11:51:51
Is he prem proven? Because to me he seems very hit and miss.
12 Jul 2015 14:12:32
The last outfield player to be bought from villa was a certain Dwight Yorke? He didn't turn out to be to shabby did he? UCL, PL, FA cup if I remember rightly? Scored a few vital goals too! Never forget him against Juve, superb!
12 Jul 2015 14:40:47
Yes but Yorke was class. Benteke is as likely to miss as he is to score or hit the keeper. The best strikers have brains and instinct, IMO Benteke has neither!
12 Jul 2015 17:11:21
Benteke had an identical first season to kane even up for pfa award think its funny how engurland fever gets the media attention which then drives peoples opinions. Benteke was then injured before the world cup, now imagine that didn't happen and he continued that form in the wc that pushed belgium further than they got, then u could add another 20m on his price tag and nobody would bat an eyelid.
12 Jul 2015 08:57:38
At this rate with what people here want united to buy, we might as well be buying a new first eleven. Ppl here want Schneiderlin, otamendi, depay, darmien, schwenstieger, loris, maybe lacasette or anew striker and others say bale. That's like 8 new players in one transfer window. When will all this players gel? Please let's get it, we have schweni so Schneider isn't coming because if he comes, were will Blind then play? In all honesty what united is going for now is a center back and probably a keeper if de gea goes at least that's enough for one transfer window. We might look again in a hanuary if things ain't going well.
12 Jul 2015 09:46:02
we still need 1cb 1 box to box mid and a st if a gk goes we need to replace and about geling tats where manager comes tats his duty to do . tats y we need to buy cb soon other signing can be done later in window
12 Jul 2015 10:08:05
I get your point shikasi but i think with players leaving, players disappointing Lvg I can see this amount coming in for now and the end of the season.
We hopefully Willhave more games than last year.bedding in can be done in stages through pre season and August.
Ifound Lvg thinks it is needed it will happen. We are feeling the effects of poor planning last summer and purchases the previous.
12 Jul 2015 12:32:41
So if henandez leaves along with rvp and falcao you don't think we need a striker? Happy to go u to new season with CL with Rooney and Wilson???
12 Jul 2015 13:10:42
Stand united there's talk of Wilson going out on loan. Rooney Depay and.Fellaini as our only strikers. that would b worrying
12 Jul 2015 13:42:21
Stand-united, i think most of us realise that rooney will be our no 9 and lvg has said he's undroppable. Therefore if we were to bring in a striker he'd have to be good to step up when rooneys unavailable and be happy to sit on the bench when rooneys available. I doubt youll be able to find one who fits that criteria so why not give wilson a bigger role. He will definitely be better from the experience and he has all the attributes
12 Jul 2015 15:04:24
I'm more than happy for Wilson to given a role. But it's still not enough. You can't compete in all 4 competitions with that. Remember fergi always used to say you need 4.
Say Rooney got a 2 month injury , what happens then?
12 Jul 2015 16:00:55
Fergie always used to say he needed 4 because we played with two up top this needing neccessary cover but with us only playing one up top ( in my opinion) two strikers will be enough
Also on the injury bit, that's part and parcel of the game. Rooney could as likely get a two month injury as stay fit for the whole season
People seem to neglect how good wilson could potentially be if given the oppurtunity. If we sign another striker that really only limits wilson to the odd league cup game and a substitue appearance here and there as well as the u21 level where he's likely to stagnate rather than progress at a leave which is clearly too easy for him
12 Jul 2015 16:24:01
I'm sorry but still playing 1 up top you need at least 3. Two strikers is just not enough. An injury, no form. Suspension, any your in the ship canal! Look how Liverpool struggled without the firepower last year. We didn't score enough goals last season as it is. That was with falcao and rvp too
12 Jul 2015 08:34:08
Cabaye age 29 - 10million and the press claim it's a great bit of buisness !
Bastian age 30 - 8-14million ( lot of number branded about ) and the press/fans claim he's to old and a bad bit of business .
I know full well who i'd prefer and we have him,
I can't wait to watch him at OT pulling the strings scholesy esc. I'm hoping for Otamendi and Kane now and I think we have a perfect team .
In LVG we trust
12 Jul 2015 09:58:03
To be fair for a club like Palace to bring in a player like Cabaye is a huge piece of business for them. Having said that Bastian craps all over Canbaye.
12 Jul 2015 10:33:23
And BS is 31 in a fortnight
12 Jul 2015 12:33:54
31, same age as Alonso when the scouser do were crying when he signed for Bayern
12 Jul 2015 08:30:29
So Evans is being chased by arsenal if we are to believe the papers. At United, he was useless and the press never stopped telling us.
However, as soon as he moves to arsenal, the papers and arsenal fans will paint him as the new Franz Beckenbauer!!
Thank you Jonny and I'll be round shortly to take you down to London myself!!
12 Jul 2015 11:01:06
Already offfered my services Nomidfield.
12 Jul 2015 15:36:00
Love the way we talk about our own players.
12 Jul 2015 02:25:27
Bit of a weird one with the Turkish club releasing a statement about being in talks with Valdes. I think this indicates that we are looking to sign another first choice keeper if De Gea does leave, which is looking increasingly likely. Casillas has pretty much signed for Porto. With what ed002 mentioned on the Spurs page previously, it looks like Lloris would be very eager on moving to us. If we buy him and if he does have a clause which allows him to move to a champions league club for a cut price then we have done excellent in the market. Very excited for the up coming season as we are building a squad which will be capable of fighting for all the trophies.
12 Jul 2015 00:25:32
Ins Rvp 5m nani 5m Rafael Evans chich 20m de gea 25m di Maria 45m ins md 13m BS 10m depay 20m schnieferlin otamendi 50m . very rough figures but more or less break even. I think we will show a deficit in the region of 100m and Adidas will want to launch with a superstar in Aug I am hoping for bale and either a striker or keeper. I am bound to be shot down but I would take the 70m from de gea and possible sale of di Maria and add whatever necessary to buy bale. I'm hoping that's what is holding up de gea talks. He is not happy or loved there by the fans or the players . he will be our captain in 2 years that's my prediction and hope
12 Jul 2015 00:49:14
I fail to see how the 'ins' outweigh the 'ins'?
12 Jul 2015 01:09:25
Fair point well made😄
12 Jul 2015 01:21:21
Ken I would love to sell adm if I means bringing in bale! Top 5 in world for me! He would be sensational at United
12 Jul 2015 03:22:13
Agree Stand. For me Suarez and Bale are the only players within touching distance of Messi and Ronaldo on their day. Maybe Neymar and Hazard a close 5th and 6th also.
12 Jul 2015 04:30:51
fellas! u need to relax. ADM is going nowhere
12 Jul 2015 05:25:51
ADM to Munich and Gotze to us? I just don't want our current number 7 at Utd! Memphis to be given the 7 shirt and ADM to swapped for Gotze? Let's hope it happens!
12 Jul 2015 08:09:52
Goetze is a lightweight and will struggle at United. I would much rather have Muller or Lewandawski.
12 Jul 2015 09:53:56
lets dream big ADM TO BARC WE GET ANY ONE OF NEY MES r SUA
12 Jul 2015 12:36:33
I don't think adm is going anywhere either, and think he deserves another year. But if I could name one player on the planet I want this season it's Bale. Unfortunately it won't happen
11 Jul 2015 23:55:04
Just got back from the beach where I had no TV and little to no internet, so was only able to keep up with the banter in a cursory manner. It seems like we have a number of new posters and returning older ones, and that in my absence, all has been harmony and pleasantness, with everyone being of one mind. United indeed.
My reflections on the transfer market so far.
During the course of last year, LVG identified specific flaws in the squad. Most of them he has referred to in his various press conferences:
1. We need back up at #6. Schweinsteiger will provide this plus experience and leadership.
2. A genuine right back, hence Darmian. Here's a player who has attracted accolades in the Italian domestic and national arena.
3. Young talent. Depay is a potential game changer. Tricky, great free kick taker, prepared to have a go. Could end up being our answer to Hazard.
In addition to the above Schweinsteiger provides some of the additional physicality we need.
4. A 20 goal a year player. He obviously didn't see RVP or Falcao as that man. So farewell to the both of them saving, along with Nani's salary, something in the region of 650k a week. The question remains as to whether we will be able to find the another 20 goal man this summer.
5. As far as I know he did not complain about the quality of his defenders, merely about the number of injuries they endured. If Smalling, Jones, Shaw, Darmian and Rojo can remain fit, with McNair, Valencia and Blind as backups, a single quality CB would be a great but not essential addition. This is even more so if our defensive midfield qualities are enhanced with someone like Schneiderlin or Vidal.
All in all, my own feeling is that the window has opened extremely well, with acquisitions fitting into a coherent strategy. Not only that, we've cut our wage bill and spent around 40m net. May it continue in this vein and let's hope the remaining shortfalls will be addressed in the next 6-7 weeks.
If 4 and 5 can be addressed successfully I think we will be in a position to challenge on all fronts.
As an aside, while Adidas would no doubt prefer players to be seen to be sporting their stuff on signing, the most important thing for them is that United are winning trophies. It's a 10 year deal for goodness sake: everyone will honour their contracts, and no one will jeopardize the future over an inconvenient month.
12 Jul 2015 00:14:59
Great post. If United brings in another center midfielder, striker, and center back, then it could shape up to be one of the best ever windows.
12 Jul 2015 00:18:12
Good to hear from you shawthing. Also nice to here the vidal word but not going to happen. Sly saying we are definitely still interested in shniederlin but they also reported gundogan was happening so can't even rely on them anymore.
12 Jul 2015 04:35:20
Pepgiggs!
Apparently we were close on signing gundogan until barca came in and gundogan suddenly increased his wage demands. Hence, neither Barca nor UTD signed him
12 Jul 2015 15:58:30
Didn't realise that strestha. Silly boy burnt his bridges
11 Jul 2015 23:47:40
Well eds just wondering what time do ye go to bed? Or do ye work it on a shift rota basis?
{Ed007's Note - I'm a bit of a nighthawk, so I usually sit in bed watching TV and editing using my tablet and with Ed001 living in Dubai there's not much down time between me going to sleep and him getting online. The voluptuous Ed002 can be around at any time of the day or night depending on her travelling arrangements and Ed004 floats in and out between studying and coming to terms with his sexuality by hanging around Nandos bathrooms and comparing beards with other hipsters.
The other Eds all do their very best to give as much time as possible while holding down full time jobs and raising families etc etc.}
12 Jul 2015 00:30:09
Cheers. I'm in the middle of drinking wine with the wife and the mother in law and waiting up for the mc Gregor fight so was just hoping for a bit of company. ps I better shave the next time I go to nandos
{Ed007's Note - What age is the MIL? (inlove)
12 Jul 2015 00:42:11
Old enough
12 Jul 2015 01:01:12
On a small bit of a serious note why is no1 giving lindegard a chance as a no2 maybe no1? As far as I could see when he was called apon he's done a good job for Man U and deserves a chance
{Ed007's Note - No.2.. possibly but as a no.1 no chance. It's bad enough watching Smalling and Jones without taking a massive risk with the 'keeper. And I know about $hite 'keepers - we've got Craig Gordon just now!
12 Jul 2015 01:45:30
Waiting up myself to watch Conor fight, the kid is an animal.
12 Jul 2015 01:51:45
Cos Lindegaard can't kick for beans.
Bond hows your Hayley McQueen obsession these days???
{Ed007's Note - I've not watched SSN for a couple of years now and Martine McCutcheon was getting jealous on twitter. Sometimes it's for the best if you just let them go and I'm sure she'll get over it, and the injuction says I'm not allowed to contact her.}
12 Jul 2015 02:30:28
so ed002 is female :)
{Ed007's Note - Aw not this old chestnut!}
12 Jul 2015 02:33:19
Ah mort his kicking isn't that bad bud. ps Hayley mc queen is a fox
12 Jul 2015 01:21:21
Apologies must be the wine talking! Defo think he's good enough for number 2 though.on another note if it's not 2much hassle to ask I'm heading on honeymoon in sept what's the best way to blag an upgrade on a flight?
{Ed001's Note - when you check in, mention you are on honeymoon mate, if they have space to upgrade that is the best way to get one. Honeymoon couples are usually the first given an upgrade.}
12 Jul 2015 05:39:25
cheers for the heads up on the fight, can't wait to see him fight aldo now. Mcgregors a monster.
12 Jul 2015 00:10:14
All the efforts of the Ed's is really appreciated. I like most people on here have this as there go to site for updates, banter and general club chat and what you all bring to the site is brilliant.
Not sure if this has been asked before but are some of you connected to the club, or just have built contacts in the game over the years.
{Ed004's Note - I don't have any sources though obviously Ed001 and 002 have. However, I am not sure who their sources are}