Manchester United Banter Archive August 19 2011

19 Aug 2011 22:25:54
personally i don't think there will be another signing and personally i don't think there should be. lets give the players we have until january to see how they do then if we need someone else then we can get them then.
I think everyone can agree that the players we have are more than good enough to keep us in contention for the league between now and january and are more than good enough to get us through the group stages of the champions league so why do we NEED to but anyone before january? lets give our young players the chance to step up without putting player infront of them in the pecking order thus slowing their development.
Lets trust Sir Alex and his judgement on these players as i'm sure with his inside knowledge and being able to see these lads close up everyday in training that he is much better placed to judge their talents than any of us are.
After the communitity shield there was so much confidence about the place then we go and WIN our first game of the season(which was away from home which is were we struggled last season) and the confidence dies for some odd reason. I know we've picked up injuries but name me a team that won't this season, everyone will drop point's at some time this season possibly down to injuries, and you know what we haven't dropped any yet were as our main rivals have. And i know De Gea wasn't the most convincing but anyone who's consistantly watched this boy over the last two years will know that he's quailty and any mistakes he makes at the moment are just teething problems, he will be a great keeper for us. So i see no reason what so ever for so many of my fellow reds to be so down at the moment. cheer up guys were either gonna have a great season and win some silverwear or we'll see the bedding in of the young players that will bring home silverwear every season for the next 5-10 years. As they say the futures bright the futures RED.

Shappy

19 Aug 2011 21:33:25
If we don't get a creative midfielder we want in 2 weeks would there be possibility the January market will be even more important? I guess I would be disappointed if we didn't sign with all the claims going around even though it is hard to ignore. Maybe analysis of the first half can determine who we need.

19 Aug 2011 19:53:45
To all that comented on my post yesterday... I kinda agree with you 'Redman'. However, to all you guys that say WS is not putting money first... If he REALLY wanted to play for United, he would put in a transfer request and lower his wages. Remember everyone, United is a Bigger club than his club Sometimes in life, if you wana move to a bigger club or in our world, company, you gotta show it to further your career Look, I just prefer players who are hungry to play for United and help us progress and NOT just for money I just dont think WS has that hunger Thats why Nasri, Modric, Mario etc would show more hunger and maybe put money second Think about it, if WS moves for... lets say £150,000 per week, isnt that a BIG enough wage?

Early'b

19 Aug 2011 18:43:43
Wow...... Been reading lots of negative things today (COME ON PEEPS IT'S FRIDAY FFS), yea we aint bought a CM general and it don't look like we will, i've been feeling a little down about this to but we are Manchester United and that in itself is enough to make you feel good and smile.... COME ON UTD, LETS AV IT.... HERBIE

19 Aug 2011 17:06:07
sneijder, ozil ,sanchez, bastian all players we have tried for over the last couple of years.
is there any actual proof that we have tried or is it all paper talk , have we made a proper bid for any of the above players?
jred

19 Aug 2011 16:58:23
According to Sir Alex Vidic may be out for 5 weeks, The good News is Rio's injury isn't as bad as they thought and he could be ready for our game against Arsenal.

RamoN 19

19 Aug 2011 14:52:04
Ola my friends RAINFISHTROMBONE hear in Spain where i must tell you the weather is fabulous. That does not mean that my heart is not in rainy Manchester and all things United. It looks like things are happening with the Glazers but I am not sure what they will do with the money they raise from the share issue. Everyday i search the back pages of the English press looking for the big midfield star you all told me we would buy but as of yet nothing. And all that Ronaldo money just sits there or does it. When you have the kind of debts those Glazers have both here and America you have to get money from somewhere.

Good to see people getting all giddy over Citeh who have played one game against a bunch of promoted nobody´s . Though it would have been good to see United buy Nasri. I will be back in England next week to carry the fight to those American scum. You keep knocking us but i think maybe they are worried. Adios my Amigo´s RAINFISHTROMBONE {Ed007's Note - See you soon RFT, enjoy your holiday.}

19 Aug 2011 10:46:35
It seems as if United do not have a back up plan if the don't get Sneijder as they are willing to wait until the last day of the season to get him according to The Sun. Would this be because they are confidant of sealing the deal or are they just not willing to spend money on a 'back up' option?

RebelRed

19 Aug 2011 09:40:35
Hey Guys
Just writing to say I'm a big fan of this page and read it
most days, either for ridiculous joke rumours or something genuine, keep up the good work. Favourite post recently was 'Chicarito to Newcastle plus 2 players
and some money.
First time post too
Redman17

19 Aug 2011 04:39:38
We can win the league with the squad we currently have. We can run away with the league and have a good chance against Barca if we add one more player (one Dutch CM for example). I like Cleverly, Anderson and Pogba, and I am one who really likes what Fletcher and Carrick add to the team, but it wouldn't be bad to have a world class player to help for 3-4 years as the youngsters continue to develop and gain experience. I also like how Sneijder can be used in a conservative European away 4-5-1 behind Rooney, with Park and Valencia on the wings and Anderson and Carrick/Fletcher as holding midfielders. The way Ashley Young adds flexibility to our lineup, Sneijder could do so as well, especially in Europe....

18 Aug 2011 21:09:59
Ed002,
You seem to know something regarding the takeover talks, if we are looking to float 25-30% of the club in Singapore how would this include a Qatari or Kuwaiti investor as surely this would mean that the Glazers will no longer have a controlling stake in the club? and i cant see a investor from the middle wanting to me a "minority" stake holder, i can see the glazers keeping 25% or so just so their still involved with the club.
I know a bit about how finances of a company work and about a IPO but do you think there is any benefit for both parties (Glazers and the new owner) to change ownership of the club part by part through a stock market instead of just the 2 parties doing a straight deal? (I mean the glazers would slowly issue shares with the new investor buying them up slowly).
Glazerfree {Ed002's Note - I don't know anything about a Qatari or Kuwaiti investor. If 30% of the club is floated on an Asian stock exchange then the Glazers still maintain control. This will provide the funds to clear the debts saving interest payments for the club. Without knowing the provision of the bonds themselves I don't know what the penalties may be for paying them off earlier than scheduled. There would never be a sale of the business to a single owner via a floatation. I suspect you may have misunderstood something somewhere down the line about Qatari owners. If you are thinking of who I think you are, then they have pushed their money into PSG. The cost of any floatation would be very significant (perhaps £50M and up) and those costs will need to be picked up as well.}