Manchester United Banter Archive June 09 2013

 

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09 Jun 2013 22:22:06
if Evra is to leave this summer and Vidic will get limited playing time next season again because of youth development and injuries
Then who do you all think should step in as captain? For me van Persie or Carrick; both great leaders who give absolutley everything each game to play for Manchester United

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Phil Jones

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If we where to look to current players under the age of 25 whom can be the captains of the future My short list would be jones ddg and strootman when he comes in

19JackC94

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09 Jun 2013 21:36:30
Thiago spoke to rts1 ( an African channel)
"I am 22 now. I'm working hard at Barcelona and last year I was promised more playing time"
"Unfortunately that did not happen and they continued to sign quality players. I believe that now is the time for me to mute. "
"But I have to concentrate on the competition with Spain and then when I return to Barcelona I will talk to my father and the club. "

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09 Jun 2013 21:37:05
Oh my Thiago speaks English and is interviewed by Sky, my inner muppet is getting built up to a level of excitement bound to be dashed now!
Invisible STuey {Ed007's Note - Those were the only words he knew.}

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In that case fly Ed "The Equalizer" Woodward out with a contract and get him to ask Thiago for his autograph, call Barca and activate the release clause. deal done :P
Invisible STuey

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09 Jun 2013 21:35:39
Thiago can already speak english! Another reason to sign him up!

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Good Mates with De Gea. Another reason.
DHK

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09 Jun 2013 21:25:03
What is going on with Lewandowski? I really am dying to know. If Dortmund insist on him not going to Bayern then could we be the 'dream club' that he is going to sign for? Or could Madrid have stepped into pole position?

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I for one beleive this means bayern where his dream club if dortmund have not came out saying they refuse to sell to them

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A long drawn out protracted transfer to Bayern in the end I would say.

Welsh Red

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Possibly Madrid, they need to replace Higuian and will definitely sign a striker, Lewandowski being a good option. But I did see that we might offer Hernandez as part of the deal for Ronaldo. Hernandez replacing Higuain and Lewandowski replacing Hernandez.

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Hopefully it is us, but I have a sneaky feeling his 'dream club' may well end up being Chelsea.

We'll see how it folds out during the summer.

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Id be pretty confident if Lewandowski signs fro Real Madrid that he will be surplus to requirements within 12 months.

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09 Jun 2013 21:10:58
Purposely watching the U21 Euros, to see Strootman & from what I've seen, Sorry, not a United player for me. Not involved enough in both games I've watched & cannot see what all the fuss is about tbh. I'm looking thinking "Go on then show us what you've got" and I've so far seen nothing. I may be wrong because i've only seen the 2 games but I doubt it. Same with Diagoev, overrated & the new Arshavin. Thiago Alacantra on the other hand looks like he will be a top player. Now that would be a signing! If there's an opportunity to get him, we should pull out all the stops in my opinion.

Mad Dog.

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Mad dog,

Do you think it is fair to judge a player on 2 matches in a team he isn't used to playing in? I haven't seen either match so can't comment, but I've seen the results, they beat a great German side and destroyed the Russians, maybe he isn't doing too badly?

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You cannot really make a stable opinion on a player after 2 games! He hasn't been too impressive but every player gets a bad spell.

Try look at some PSV games earlier this season and you will see what a lot of other people see in him.

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I saw Ronaldos debut against Bolton knew instantly saw Essien first 20min for Lyon OT Roy Keane couldn't get near him watched Wellbeck 15yr old semi final youth cup against Arsenal outstanding.
Strootman ain't good enough for the mighty Man Utd
Dylan {Ed004's Note - So what did you think of Vidic and Evra first time you saw them? One too slow, the other caught out of position a lot now look at them both have had hugely successful careers and have been a massive part of united history!}

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Ed004 every player inc. Ronaldo will have a poor game however when you see a true gem you can see the class any new signing is a gamble we all know that.
I'm never going to change my opinion on this player if he ends up at OT it would concern me with the manager retiring Moyes needs to purchase players that really make the difference I'm not alone on this site who have doubts.
Zaha did very little yesterday but you know there's true talent in him do you get the same feeling from Strootman because I don't if this is the player we go for then forget About keeping up with the super powers of the modern game we will be left behind 12 /18 mths ago things may have been different but the purchase of RVP proved to us that players must make an immediate impact they must be very special to improve us that's a given.
The class of 92 will never be seen again because you need to stay in contention and 1 bad season can set you back look how the mighty Italian teams are struggling to keep up you can't take the risk anymore and he would be a risk
Dylan

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Ed004, Dylan is beyond reasoning with on the Strootman subject. Part of me wonders if he is just arguing against him just for the sake of it.

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I hope you all realize he is playing against a bunch of 20 year olds and should be dominating the midfield. It is little bit different when he has to go up against the combative nature of the PL teams and some of the best players around and champions league midfielders. Still not convinced.

But I guess we are getting him so let's hope we don't have another midfield fielder that disappoints.

Shahram

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09 Jun 2013 20:53:27
Strootman and thiago will be the priority signings for this season. Thiago (if signed) will play as one of the attacking 3 behind the solo striker van persie. He and zaha will be targeted to fulfill the promise that young valencia and nani have failed to deliver on, in the next generation at united.

In the midfield 2, behind this area, the board and moyes will opt to bring in just one reinforcement, as they believe in the potential of both tom cleverly and januzaj, who would strengthen the squad behind a carrick strootman partnership in central midfield. Ferguson and Charlton in particular believe in players having the clubs mentality imprinted on them, and wish to have at least some portion of the squad having their roots in the clubs philosophy.

'redbark

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09 Jun 2013 20:49:30
the spanish left back moreno has really impressed me in both ganes so far, hard to judge him defensively because spain havnt come under any real pressure, but going forward he's been very good, good engine and calm on the ball

vinny

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09 Jun 2013 20:15:00
Dear all.

Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT sign for MUFC

Think everyone needs to get that straight in their heads.

RM will offer him a new contract that will tie him down until 2018

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Jake

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Thank you for clearing that up Jake Perez

Brendan81

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End of?

Second person today to write that at the end of a post that clearly isn't the end of anything and at the end of a post where you post your OPINION as if it is a fact. You might be right, you probably are, but posting like that makes you sound daft.

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This gets on my baps.

Someone comes on and states 'Ronaldo is a done deal'

Someone replies ' Ronaldo will not not sign, everybody needs to wise up'

I usually ask for sources to 'confirmed' transfer news but Jake who is your source for him signing a new contract?

There is dozens of news articles stating both of the above - so who's to say we are or aren't talking to ronaldo? unless we have inside information about this?

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It's my opinion, just hate seeing people making BS up to try and get people's hopes up. People are making rumours up hoping that they will come off! Ronaldo was desperate to join REAL it was his "dream" his "boyhood club".
Can't stand how people worship him when these same people are the ones who are slating Rooney for doing a very similar thing!

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Jake

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Rooney hands in 2 transfer requests, regularly turns up in worse shape than me and in doing so shows no appreciation for the status he has IMO
Ronaldo wanted to leave for real madrid a year earlier but agreed to stay one more season in gratitude to us for making him the superstar he is and was always in top condition.
hardly similar is it?

BABY FACED ASSASIN

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09 Jun 2013 20:05:30
The player who has really caught my eye so far in this competition is Asier Illarramendi, he has totally dictated the Spanish team. His stats against Russia were stunning, 114 passes with a 93% accuracy and 4 key passes from a deep lying midfield position. I haven't seen him play this season but he has helped his team suprisingly qualify for the champions league. Has anyone else watched him? And how good is he?

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Ye watching him as I speak he's a dm that's looks like he can play. But give it one more year of experience don't want him to turn out like that fella who joined chelsea, what's his name romeo?

Sulei

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He played in the game against my home team Getafe in December and he was pretty decent.

He went missing a fair amount but I think that was mainly due to Barrada & Torres both playing brilliantly well.

I think he's decent but I can't see him setting the world alight. He'd go for around €8M.

for his height he's pretty strong and he's a real hard worker.

Reminds me a little of Javi Martinez in that his work rate is brilliant, his passing is very good and he knows how to take a player by the ankles.

If we signed him I'd be pretty happy but I still think we'd need Strootman or someone in the midfield.

Personally I would rather he signed him to replace Carrick in a few years.

He may never be a Spain regular due to the talent they have in Midfield but he's certainly impressive.

Like I said against Getafe he played very well, but he does tend to go missing from time to time unfortunately.

With Sociedad getting 4th however, I can't see him leaving anytime soon. he's adored there and if they build on their progress this season they will be the next Dortmund.

They're playing style is brilliant, sort of a mix between Barcelona's passing and Dortmunds direct attacking.

with players like Griezmann, Inigo Martinez, Vela, etc. they're going to be pushing some of the better teams in spain even further.

so yeah, illarramendi is one of the players I would look at taking from RS but I personally would take both Griezmann and Martinez ahead of him.

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Shappy never thought I'd say this but well done 10 out of 10 for this post his energy, awareness and influence was great to watch he would be a positive addition but I only feel 1 player will be bought for midfield and 1 more if Rooney goes. END OF
Dylan

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Thanks Moon, I thought you'd know abit about him being Spanish. I think he he would want to stay with Real Sociedad for next season's champions league run, but we could look at signing him next summer as a long term replacement for Carrick who'll be almost 33 by that time. If we got Strootman this summer then Illrarramendi next summer then a midfield pairing of Strootman and Illarramendi would give us a great base to build on.

Dylan, i'm a pretty good judge of talent even if I do say so myself. I tend to look for the less obvious things to see if a player is able to take the next step. It's harder to judge players playing in good teams as they don't have as much expectancy on them, and things tend to go their teams way. I like to see the players poorer performances and see if even when they aren't playing well that they are still offering something to the team.

Thats why a like Strootman so much, i've seen him in around 20-25 odd games and even when he isn't playing at his best he still has a good contribution to the team. Like in his last two games where he hasn't lived up to his high standards yet has still been one of the Netherlands key players and helped them to two wins against very good opposition.

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Moon 100% agree with your assessment. I made more money betting sociadad this year than any other team. I did not know you were spanish. What do you think of Benat from Betis?

BTW posted about Griezmann being one for the future a few months ago and got shot down lol

Shahram

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09 Jun 2013 19:42:38
We might not need another striker but it's hard to pass up on Lewy who is proven world class.

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09 Jun 2013 19:35:15
I absolutely adore how people are only basing Strootman's performances by the U21 euros and saying he isn't good enough.

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It's what happens on here mate, somebody has a good game and there are 5-6 posts saying how good a player is, somebody plays bad and there are 5-6 posts saying the player clearly isn't good enough for united.

It's just the way the world works, you will get many opinions on this site who have seen the player play more times than the last couple of games and they are the ones worth taking note of.

It's the same when a united under 21 match or similar is on normal tv or mutv is free for a night, you will get loads of posts saying whoever was man of the match in that game should be playing for the first team. It always happens without fail. There were posts on here the other week saying how good larnell cole has been 'all season' because he scored in the semi final and final of the under 21 season.

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You always get fans who jump to conclusions too early. You cannot base a players ability within 1 to 2 games. It's just a clear lack of football knowledge.

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GDS

My views on him has nothing to do with the last 2 games and goes back as far as 5 or 6 months. What you are seeing currently is why I am not convinced.


Shahram

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09 Jun 2013 19:03:52
I'll be completely honest, although Strootman has played well enough in the last two games the player who has really caught my eye is Marco Van Ginkel. He isn't as good defensively, but he does seem to make things happen abit more than Strootman. I've seen him once or twice this season and been impressed with him. And as a player I think in 4/5 years time Van Ginkel maybe the better player. He could be a good option, I will be watching him closely when the Netherlands play Spain as that will be the real test for him.

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Is Van Ginkel not very close to signing for Chelsea?

Fresh!

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Van Ginkel looks promising for sure, as does Maher though he has done little so far in U21s for me. They are more alternatives to missing out on Thiago than Strootman though? As for Strootman, whole thing reminds me of Stefan Defour, young captain of his national team, raved about though hardly nobody seen him play and he is hardly setting the world alight 3 years later and neither do I think Strootman will be

Invisible STuey

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09 Jun 2013 21:57:59
If you choose to believe the press then yes, but the press aren't always right. I would take it with a pinch of salt, I expect Chelsea are watching him but seeing as Mourinho has just taken the job I would wonder how much he rates the lad. Apparently Moyes went to watch him personally last season. So he must think highly of him. He does look a like a slightly more long term project though.

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STuey, I think Defour is a very good player, he just does the work no one notices or appreciates. Kind of like how everyone felt about Carrick a couple of years ago. Kloot and myself as well as a few other have always rated Carrick but most didn't think much of him. Now look how he's rated now people have realised his worth. I think both Defour and Strootman fall into this catagory.

As for Van Ginkel he has started his career as an AM, but over time I see him dropping back like Stootman has and becoming a full box to box midfielder as he fills out and learns to use his strength and improves his defensive work. Maher will be an AM then maybe drop back into a deep lying playmaker role like Scholes did. As he doesn't cover as much ground as Van Ginkel but has better vision and long range passing.

Van Ginkel I think will be more like Gerrard, he likes to drive at teams with the ball at pace and he has a great shot, he is a good passer and has good vision with a high work rate and just as willing to dive into a tackle as he is having a shot on goal. Although he would need either a deep lying playmaker with strong defensive ability or a full defensive midfielder. Maybe Verratti or Wanyama.

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Dutch press r saying there will be an announcement about him tomorrow
Jred

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09 Jun 2013 18:59:36
Just a quick question what would people think of a summer with Mirallas, Baines, Strootman, Di Maria and Garay? Imagine the left side with Baines and Mirallas one over lapping one coming inside then Di Maria and Rafael on the right with Strootman bossing the midfield with Carrick and Garay bringing the ball out of defence.

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09 Jun 2013 18:41:23
watzke says lewandownski will definitely not join bayern.

"Robert Lewandowski 2013 will definitely not go to Bayern. That is final! We have now communicated Robert and his advisors. "

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The plot thickens.

Sydney!

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Could mean Bayern will want Rooney instead of Lewandowski. Can't see Wayne wanting to move to Germany though! If Lewy is not off to Bayern where else might he go?

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Rooney would love Germany! There is plenty of sausages there for him! ;) All joking aside I think he would be fairly decent at Bayern. Lewy to replace him would be perfect.

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09 Jun 2013 18:40:46
anybody got any thoughts on well beck and what to do with him?

in theory he's a centre forward but rarely plays as a no 9 and seems to have a problem scoring goals.

he's undoubtedly a talented footballer but we don't seem to have any real use for him.

the options as I see them are sell him, give him a run of games as a centre forward, loan him to an EPL team who will play him upfront or keep him and try to convert him to a winger who can beat a man and get a cross in.

my opinion is he should be loaned out to a club like Aston villa or Everton.

Andrew b

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He's a very important member of ours and England's squad by his own admission he could do to improve his strke rate but why weaken our options by sending him out on loan
Dylan

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09 Jun 2013 19:44:09
I think his best position is as an inside forward or as a no. 10. He plays with his head up looking for passes rather than his head down going for goal. He is strong and fast with good vision and excellent passing. He isn't a no. 9 as he isn't a clinical enough finisher.

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If we did end up signing another player then I agree he should go out on loan, to just get a little better playing up front. Somewhere like Everton would help him.

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I think he will be a useful squad player, most often deployed in either wide position in a 4231. How well he does over the next 2/3 seasons will dictate his long term future at the club. I don't see him getting many chances as a striker though.

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09 Jun 2013 22:29:07
Dylan sorry but Welbeck isn't good enough. Doesn't score, doesn't offer anything, is a poor player. Important part of the team your having a laugh. About as good as Steven Fletcher. And discount the international stuff its only England and their garbage.

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He should be played wide like he was against real madrid as he has the pace and work rate to do well there aswell as like shappy said always having his head up looking for a pass. I think if we play him there long enough he will either adapt to the role well and we will have a real gem or will try to get ready in front of net and take more opportunities as he tries to prove he should play him there instead of wide. just my opinion

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Than for the responses folks; as always a good spread of opinions!

I like the idea of him playing as a no 10, picking the ball up from midfield and running at defences. however, I don't think he'll get much game time in that role.

perhaps he'll develop into a decent inside forward but I would like to see him get a really good crack playing as a centre forward, even if it's on loan. I'd really like to know whether he has what it takes.

can any of you luminaries advise me on what position he played before he joined the 1st team squad? I presume he must have been quite good at it?

Andrew b
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09 Jun 2013 18:39:07
Someone Please Please tell me wer'e not really interested in Strootman, I've just watched him again and at best he's average. He would be ok at Sunderland, Norwich or Liverpool, not Manchester United. Looks like a poor mans Jon Jo Shelvey to me.
Raffael

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Liverpool fan?

Sydney!

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Don't you just love it when people judge a player after watching a couple of games, a player who has captained the dutch team is not going to be a poor mans shelvey.

phil

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I'm sorry to tell you we are actually interested in him. I'm also sorry to tell you most of the people totally disagree with you, including me.

Nicolas_United

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Jonjo Shelvey that's harsh.
DHK

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I'm guessing you have watched a handful of international games at most, he has been one of the best midfielder's in the dutch league and is a born leader, something we really need in our midfield.

he may not attempt 50 yard balls over the top all the time but he also hardly loses possession, good under pressure and is great at cutting out passes (like carrick) that attacks can be built on.

he would bring strength, determination and drive to our midfield and I predict he would get at least 5-10 goals a season too

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Average-good, personally I would see him as a good signign for Moyes. if he was still at Everton. He does a job and he does it well, but well enough to be an important Utd player, I am basing my opinion on about 4 international matches and one PSV game, none of which he has been poor, none of which he has excelled, for me he is a poor version of Carrick though technically better running with the ball and we already have Carrick and the only other genuine option being given seems to be Felliani who I definately don't want, Strootman to me doesn't add anything to our team apart from leadership in the middle, he adds to the squad and isn't a bad player and for £17-18m I would rather have a different type of mdifielder if they were available
Invisible STuey

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To think it was just last Summer every othe poster on this site was calling for Carrick to be sold.

Fans are so fickle, Strootman would be a brilliant signing in my opinion, two players who are very similar in ability anchoring our midfield

ALDUtd

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09 Jun 2013 22:22:25
but their not available

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09 Jun 2013 18:32:12
I think United should move for Mendy just decided to leave Monaco of a free transfer and only 20 years old.

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09 Jun 2013 18:19:40
Thiago Alcantara: "Man United? They are a top club, De Gea talks highly of them so a move there would interest me for sure!"
Thiago Alcantara: "I'm not sure about the weather there But they have tried once before, I think now this move excites me!".
eds can you guys confirm that these quotes are real?. thanks

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I think it may well be real. Hopefully it's been translated well. I am sure Balague will comment on it.

Would be great to tie up Thiago & Strootmam deals after the tournament.

Sydney!

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These are fake quotes

Shot Stopper

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Where did you read this qoute?

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09 Jun 2013 20:46:36
twitter quotes. Fake.

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09 Jun 2013 18:01:47
hello man united fans, who do you think is the better player between coutinho and kagawa?
I think coutinho is far better and will rule the epl for years to come.

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Kagawa.

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Well when played in his correct position Kagawa excels.

Kagawa was one of the best players in Germany, Coutinho couldn't handle serie A

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Coutinho only moved to you to earn a move to a big club, he'll be gone in 18 months.

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Yep totally agreed, Coutinho will rule the ETHIOPIAN PREMIER LEAGUE.

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I think you are looking for answer in Yes. so take yes and get lost to your next season is our season club.

We united fans have much important things to discuss rather argue with some leluded looserpool fan

Rodio17

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Coutinho looks like a decent player but because he plays for liversh*te he's not going to be ruling anything anytime soon.

Andrew b

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Your opinion is laughable. A guy who failed in a weak Serie A or a guy who blossomed in a strong Bundesliga?

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I think your judging coutinho on about twelve games. the majority of them games have been against minor opponents. kagawa is a much better player and at his best he is something else

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I think Kagawa is twice the player he is.

I do like Coutinho but he was average for Inter, and he's done well since January for you guys.

So, let's see how well he does next year. I'd also just like to point out that he is just using Liverpool until someone bigger comes in for him, like Everton.

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One word No

Brendan81

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Kagawa all day long!

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09 Jun 2013 19:26:51
You are the epitome of a washed up Scouser

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You might as well ask who's better between Reina and De gea.

Nicolas_United

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Hey MUMBAI_BOI don't insult me. Even my native country league has standards you know ;)

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Coutinho is a very good player and you are lucky to have him (for now anyway) but even if I weren't a utd fan, I would still say kagawa (tho mostly based on his dortmund displays). when kagawa is played in his correct position he can unlock defence's, shows very good movement, and is a real threat. I simply could not say the same for couninho. sorry

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Coutinho is a good player but Kagawa is a great one. For me Coutinho has a lot of ability but struggles with consistancy, he can be great in one game then totally invisiable in the next game. He also tends to drift in and out of games. He reminds me abit of Nani in that way. Hugely talented but frustratingly innconsistant. Whers as Kagawa can become a player such as Mata or Silva if used rigth.

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09 Jun 2013 17:55:36
On watching the Nederland U 21 match against Germany and now with Russia I found that this team has two players that can be a great addition for us.
1stly Strootman. though I didn't find him that amazing as people here were talking about but I assume maybe it was bcoz of his tireness after long season and playing with an inexperience side. I believe he will be an great addition as believe all guys here.
2ndly John was another player who really caught my eyes. He was commanding the left pitch and terrorizing the defence. He is better than the wingers we have. The way he ran through defenders, beat the defenders, showed his skill and delivered good crosses. I was really impressed. Any info on him ed?

Aakroz

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09 Jun 2013 17:29:44
does this strootman actually want to touch the ball puttin himself in areas where its impossible to recieve a pass, doing a lot of pointing about which says he's a voice on the pitch but needs to get into the game a lot more before people can call him a leader. so far in both games i'd say united would be better going with jones.

vinny

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We are in need of the magician who can unlock teams especially at home when they set themselves up with a keepin us out attitude.
Modric Alcantara Fabregas gundogan that type.
I agree with Vinny that Phil Jones would be far more effective in the matches when we travel away and a specific job is required he's already proved it
We go into every game looking to win it so any one of the players above would give us more armour, not a let's go sideways and keep the ball approach.

Dylan

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Well that is one of the things I find with him that is quite confusing. He can go for long spells without getting a touch which is odd for a guy who is suppose to be the anchor of the midfield. I got criticized for not being big believer but there is something there that worries me.

Shahram

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Please please Thiago and Lewandowski
What a summer that would be
Dylan

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09 Jun 2013 20:18:00
Well you three are in for a nasty shock. Deal was agreed weeks ago. Set to be announced next couple of weeks once the euro's are over and the player has been on holiday.

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Thiago is superb, would be fantastic to sign him AND another more box to box midfielder with more defensive abilities and a leader. Strootman certainly shows leadership skills, tjhough so does Thiago and personalyl I agree with other posters, I would rather have Carrick or Jones ahead of Strootman from what I have seen AND Anderson as well
Invisible STuey

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09 Jun 2013 17:46:21
Hey guys it's -JakeW here!

I've been away from the site for quite a while posting wise and I rarely make comments any more, mainly due to college work and not having the time to post.

I've decided to change my name over and I will hopefully be contributing to the site a lot more often now! :)

Anyway over to the transfer window.

It is obvious we need new players in the wide positions, if Rooney stays I see Kagawa and Young fighting for the LM position. Obviously with the RM we have Valencia and Nani, both have been in poor form all season with Valencia showing small glimpses of his previous form. Nani looks certain to leave and hopefully we should pick up at least £10-£15 millions for him. Zaha has been brought which I think is Nani's replacement. So we have a young player who has bags of potential to fight it out with Valencia, if he stays of course.

So that means we have 3 proper wingers (Young, Toni and Zaha) with also two players who can play on the outside (Kagawa and Welbeck). Is this enough? We've been looking at the likes of Di Maria and Gaitan, which both play in the RW/RM position, although Gaitan and been playing LM this season a few times I believe.

Surely this means another winger may be sold? We can't have Zaha, Valencia and De Maria/Gaitan all for the RW/RM position? Surely this spells the end for Valencia or maybe Young?

I would happily cash in on Ashley Young but I am not too keen on Valencia leaving, I still think he can rekindle his previous form and make the RW position his.

But maybe Rooney will be sold? Kagawa would then play behind the striker surely and that opens a move for a new winger on the left. that's where Gaitan is able to play and he surely fits the United style of being able to play in more than one position LM/RM/CAM.

Then we have the least likely ones Bale and Ronaldo. I personally don't see them coming to United, Ronaldo is a slim chance IMO.

I just think a lot of our signings will be base on who leaves this season, we could potentially see 5 or 6 players leaving/joining.

Exciting summer ahead for United and of course the Premier League!

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I didn't notice you were gone? Is there two of you or something?

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G. A. G. U. S

I think there is somebody called Jake who is on here as well.

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I get mixed up with Jakew and Steviek lol welcome back jake hope you have more time to post now mate.

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I don't think so, my bad I thought I haven't contributed much to the site the past few months and now college is out of the way I'd like to get back to joining in on the debates!

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I thought there were two JakeW's at one stage. Maybe I'm wrong.

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Think there was a jake F?

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09 Jun 2013 17:22:52
Hi Eds
Any news on Nampalys Mendy? Never heard of him before today, seen a couple of websites that reckon he is coming to united on the cheap from monaco {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

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09 Jun 2013 01:17:54
Eds how to I sign out? I'm on my ipad and can't seem to find it. also can I change my user name? Thanks

{Ed033's Note - logout.php. Links are belowLog Out

To change a user name, you can register again for a new username. Also if you want to delete the old username, you can unregister it

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06 Jun 2013 13:02:05
Eds? Any sign of an app for this site. Reckon it would go down well.

{Ed033's Note - What do you want the app to do?

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I think the APP should be a condensed version of the site.

With the main football pages as well as the main other subject pages like Conspiracy, Video game, etc.

I think even charging for it at minimum store prices (depending on whether its the app store, google play, marketplace, etc. ) would be a decent idea, especially if the website in general is still lacking in the financial department.

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09 Jun 2013 16:23:50
Ed, I hear we have shown interest in a certain Dutch playmaker called Snyder or is it Schneider or Spider or something.
Anyway he is the man for me.

Red Daz

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09 Jun 2013 16:45:17
Westley Spider would be a great signing. Imagine if we had ever actually signed him how many people would be walking around with misspelt replica shirts. Even Kloot would have to laugh.

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Yawn. This isn't funny anymore.

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09 Jun 2013 16:21:27
Why are some against Kevin Strootman signing? In my opinion the exact type of player we've needed for years now. Ok so might not be the marquee signing everyone wants but has a tonne of potential and alongside another MF i. e Gundagon, Thiago would be a fantastic signing for us.

Unfortunately some of us believe every player should be the worlds best but it doesn't work that way, we're not the galacticos or moneybags United in the transfer market nor does every player dream of playing for United! What we are good at though is recognising talent, developing it and having a world class team because of this. Ronaldo wasn't world class when he signed so give the new manager and his new players time!

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We used to be more aggressive in the market and aim for some of the worlds best. Most look at Keane Cole Rio Veron but forget how close we were to signing Shearer in 96, he even admitted to finding a suitable house. Did you not think that Rio or Shearer were the best?

It is only since our new owners burdened us with debt that we became less aggressive in the market. Before them we made statements like Rooney who at the time was a top buy. Every time I see the we buy cheap and make them great comment I think of it as a defence of the owners without realising it.

Aim high we are Manchester United and put pressure of expectation on the owners

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Welsh, you are correct. MU have never gone for the world's best. We generally go for EPL proven or potential. Something we have always done bar Veron.

Sydney!

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Rio was a prospect and investment when signed as was Rooney they weren't household names, United made then into great players. United have never gone crazy in the transfer market unless for that special talent and the player wants too come to us, Shearer never wanted to play for us.

My point is if we are all supporters, then support us instead of moaning how this or that player isn't good enough without giving them a chance.

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Shearer has admitted he had found a house to live in in Manchester (i think it was Wilmslow) and was very close to joining until his heart strings were tugged by Newcastle so you appear to be wrong on that one

Rio was a world record fee for a defender and using par currency exchange rates I believe is until recently still the most expensive. He also had a very impressive 2002 World Cup so was most definitely a household name

Rooney was seen as the next great England player and we stamped our authority on the market

How about Keane, Cole Veron but it stopped when the Glazers hocked us up to give them a great asset. This summer we need quality, players who are there able to step in to the first team and improve it and we should demand no less than that otherwise our new manager will be exposed and they cannot want him to fail

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I'd say Berbatov & RvP were in the same league as the previous signings. Nani & Anderson were highly promising too and went for good money. Then there are players like Hargreaves who was a 'household name'? I've said for a while I feel like our transfer policy pre-Glazer and post-Glazer have been very similar. Though I do concede there was a period of a couple years when the debt repayments seemed to hamper our spending (after Ronaldo's sale I think). Either side of that though I think our transfer policy has been much the same as under the previous ownership.

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Berbatov - £30. 75m
Van Persie - £24m
Anderson - €30m
Hargreaves - €20m
Carrick - £18.4m
Nani - €25m
DDG (19 years old) - £18.3m.
Almost signed Benzema £31m. (like Shearer)

Sydney!

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Berbatov - £30. 75m
Van Persie - £24m
Anderson - €30m
Hargreaves - €20m
Carrick - £18.4m
Nani - €25m
DDG (19 years old) - £18.3m.
Almost signed Benzema £31m. (like Shearer)

Sydney!

Interesting choice, Benzema was lost when we refused to match the transfer fee so that actually highlights one issue whereas we agreed to meet the fee for Shearer. RVP is probably the only one where we made a statement. None of the rest were on a scale to Rio, again, a world record for a defender.

It will be interesting to see what happens this summer but despite a net spend of £74m (radio yesterday) over the last 5 years some won't have it that we haven't recently been the transfer force we once were, let's hope the owners are now committed and make the right decisions now

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Welsh red
Rio and Rooney weren't house hold names?
They were in my house pal and any other persons who followed football.
Rio was coming off the back of a great world cup as was one of the best cb in the world.
Rooney had just shone at the euros as was the best young player in the world, he was as high profile as neymar is now
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Jred, don't big it up more than what it was. When we signed Rooney only ourselves and Newcastle were interested in him. We got him for a mere initial 19m sterling plus 6.6m in add-ons. Even that was all paid in installments. He was young and full of potential. A typical MU buy.

Red Man, again you are using duff figures but no surprise there.

Sydney!

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Teams used to make a statement by signing the best player available. But now that doesn't count anymore, making a statement now means spending over a 100m on 3/4 top players like Chelsea, City, PSG and Monaco have done/are doing.

I think the players we sign haven't changed but the times have and what we used to do doesn't have the same kind of statement of intent behind it as it used too.

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How many of those mentioned, had the likes of Barca, RM, Bayern, AC etc chasing after them?

Big names in England maybe, but not worldwide. We couldn't attract the big foreign talent back then, pre-Glazer - nothing has changed in that regard, Red Man.

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09 Jun 2013 15:17:48
A lot of talk on here about central midfield what about song from barca.

Was decent at arsenal and IMO is better than the likes of Anderson, cleverly.


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09 Jun 2013 14:18:33
Interesting question for everyone on here. The kind. of midfielder we seem to need is someone who can physically get stuck in but offers good passing and a creative spark.

That sounds like Paul Pogba to me. Now apparently he is unhappy in Italy due to the racism and other issues.

So would you be willing to bring him back?

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We need more than just one midfielder.

Pogba has burnt his bridges.

Sydney!

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Well yes, but not at the price Juventus would want and I am not sure he would be welcome by a certain member of the board of directors.

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Given the way he left I don't ever see him returning.

A shame really - as had his petulance not go the better of him he would be a key player for us right now. A bigger shame that we were unable to keep the best youth player we've had for some time.

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Why not if he was committed to come back. A lot of people including myself have forgiven Rooney for his past endeavors. You are right he would be the Ideal guy funny enough and so will Verrati.

Shahram

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09 Jun 2013 14:46:33
I know that Syd, I was just wondering if people would take Pogba back. He maybe one of the few alternatives to Strootman available. So I just wondered who people would prefer out of the two?

But yes we definately need a couple of midfielders. I'd love to see Thiago and Strootman or someone in the mould of him at least.

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Pogba was one of few midfielders that has it ALL. His attitude may only be the thing that will stop him reaching the heights he is capable of.

Sydney!

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He was young and ill advised. I'll take him back in a flash. He should have been given the chance, but instead we chose to play scholes, giggs, and cleverley and a half fit anderson in front of him. So he got frustrated, and before you know it, he was out of the door.
I said at the time that saf was wrong on this issue. And now, we need this exact midfielder and have are asking for £16m.
I think pogba himself will return, as he has always spoken about his frustration of leaving.
So why don't we repair the bridges, swallow our pride and get him back.
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Some people on here really have no sense of pride in this club at all.

Too willing to give second chances to players who've flipped us the bird.

We're not some small club, who have to get down on their knees and kiss these players' ar£es, hoping they'll come back.

We're Manchester United - if they start playing up and messing us about, then they can do one.

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09 Jun 2013 14:06:34
I know these ronaldo rumours in here are 99. 9% crap made, but with all this speculation that Citeh are close to signing Di Maria, it does make you wonder wether infact David Gill was in Madrid to talk about Di Maria at all? We all know he was there and assume it was about Di Maria when for all we know, including the eds, could well of when about the possibility of a return for CR7. I'm not saying get excited its happening like most fools on here, just saying it makes the mind wonder. You only have to look at Nike for instance, Sponsor CR7 yet he wears adidas every week! Anyway time will tell, but I for one would pay everything I have spare in my bank to see Ronny home where he belongs! And if that happened I couldn't give two shiny sh*ts where our over paid and over weight blue nose ends up.

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Maybe it was for modric

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09 Jun 2013 14:03:22
A Spanish agent has come out today and said Bale to Madrid is already done for 90 million euros. Will be announced when new manager is announced.
Any truth in these reports ed?

Supasub {Ed002's Note - Try Twitter.}

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The guy who has said it has a reputation of saying a lot of bs and nonsense stuff.

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Why do people think Bale will sell for £80m?

Sydney!

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It's £76.5m so not £80m.

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Syd - Because given his age and ability he's probably one of the top five (if not top three) valuable players at the moment - and as Messi would be very much unavailable to Real and for the moment they already have Ronaldo - Bale is the best option for Real if they want to make a marquee signing.

Add to that Daniel Levy's reputation for getting silly money out of transfers and continued instance that Bale will not be sold - and a big fee seems like the only thing that will see Bale move.

Personally I don't see him moving for £80m - but £65m give or take a little does not seem overly unrealistic.

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I don't see Bale going to RM for much more than Kaka went for. I think £50m is around the price he will go for if he goes.

Sydney!

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That's about as much as he's worth - but Spurs do not need to sell and Chelski and City would happily pay £65m for him. Heck - we'd probably match £50m! Both of these factors will give Spurs a lot of leverage.

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If bale were to be sold which he wont! Opening bids would start from £65mill! And due to his popularity the price would rise! Someone laughably said he was injury prone? And had only one good season? Clearly the clubs associated with him wouldn't be thinking of spending so much money on a injury prone player with one good season under his belt? Well I'm sure mr twice voted player of the year bale want be heading up the m6 I'm afraid {Ed004's Note - Insecure Spurs fan I see you can post about something different other than how united aren't getting Bale}

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Redseven, I do not believe City or Chelsea want to sign Bale this summer. People shouldn't believe everything they read in the Sun newspaper. Modric went to RM around £34m. Bale will go for around £50m.

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Nothing to with insecurities at all! Just posting what you unfortunately can't fathom!

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United won't get Bale, we know that, plus we would rather get Ronaldo. Also, I think Levy would want £70m to sell to Chelsea or Man City, but I think he would accept £60m from Real Madrid so he doesn't strengthen the club's rivals. Another thing, would Levy buy players before selling Bale, otherwise other clubs would put prices up, like after we sold Ronaldo.

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Sydney -

That's a little naive. I know that you do not rate Bale - but there is a reason why he has won 21 personal accolades in the past 6 years.

Of course City and Chelski would sign him if they could. I'm sure most would agree that his signing would strengthen pretty much every club side in the world at this point - including theirs and even our own.

Can you name another player of whom the same could be said (other than Messi or Ronaldo)?

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Ourselves, City and Chelsea have no interest in Bale. Perhaps not all football clubs get too wrapped up in the OTT hype. He is a good player, and I do rate him, but he isn't going to cost RM more than £50m IMO.

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Sydney -

I usually have a lot of time for your opinions - but you're living in dreamland if you think that any club wouldn't jump at the chance of having Bale.

The 'over the top hype' you speak of are the opinions of professional football players who deemed him the best EPL player in two of the past three seasons and the writers and pundits who spend their careers following football who did the same this season.

Whether your opinion is based on your belief that we won't be able to sign him or the fact that he is not a Manchester United player - I don't know - but one only needs to watch him to see that he is a fantastic player capable of producing magic at times. He has carried Spurs for the past three seasons and - in my opinion - was correctly awarded both the players player and writers player awards this year owing to him being the best player in the EPL over the course of the season.

I'd bet my house on your opinion being different if he were a Manchester United player.

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09 Jun 2013 13:39:32
Denis Irwin writing in his weekly column in Irelands Sunday World feels United will pull out all the stops to land Cesc in the same fashion as RVP, he predicted RVP's arrival in the same paper last year and was one of the first to call it

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Irwin is a week behind. MU did try and make it happen, but Cesc doesn't wish to leave Barcelona. Thiago must be next on the list, then perhaps we will look to Modric or/and Gundogan?

Sydney!

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09 Jun 2013 13:38:34
Ed002 comes across rather ignorant {Ed002's Note - You come across as a complete wanker - just a pity you father wasn't as well.}

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09 Jun 2013 13:59:38
Haha walked straight into that one!

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Lol you just got owned by the eds, if you don't like what they do then don't use the site, simples

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Bet you wouldn't say that to his face Ed002?
Steve {Ed002's Note - I have no doubt that you are both some shaven-headed, lager-swilling, pot-pellied, tattooed knuckledragging oafs that could easily beat up people like me - and no doubt take a great deal of pleasure from it. Certainly the bonehead rubbish like the two of you is out in force today - but as I am not really available, you will need to go out and find some other old man to "duff up" (or whatever your speciality is). Cretin.}

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What a load of crap! This site is starting to become a troll centre the past few months and I am finding it rather pathetic. The Ed's have their own lives and after some of the posts Ed002 keeps getting I can understand him getting a little ticked off with them.

I would like to suggest to maybe consider making the accounts on this website needed. So we will no longer get no-names trolling the page.

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09 Jun 2013 16:43:25
Disrespectful little sod!

The Eds of this site give up there own free time, in which they don't get paid to create another way to bring supporters together, not to mention giving us insights into Transfers, etc.

So how the hell people like Steve and this no name can come on here and speak to them like that is beyond me.

have a little respect!

002 is in no way Ignorant, have you ever thought that maybe he's just incredibly busy to be taking sh1t from people like you?

Jesus, ED002, I completely agree with Jake on this. Make accounts mandatory to post and ban little w****** like this guy if and when they want to have a trolling session.

3 strikes and you're out;
offence 1: 3 day ban.
offence 2: 7 day ban.
offence 3: permanent account/ IP ban.

{Ed033's Note - People could always create another account because IP addresses change.

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You're right Ed, they could do that.

However, what if the accounts were more in depth? like an actual profile which need email registration, etc.

if somebody is willing to create an entire new email account just to troll then I think they deserve it haha.

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Some real!d!ots about today!

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09 Jun 2013 13:30:33
there has been a lot of speculation about who would follow moyes to united. obviously baines and fellaini have been top of the register but I would much rather ross barkley than fellaini. I think he is a very promising young footballer. edds do you know of any interest from us or anyone else?

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Mirallas is a good player.

Sydney!

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Sydney

Finally you have seen the light:)

Shahram

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I have been mentioning Mirallas for a while mate. I think he would be a much better player in a better side.

Sydney!

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I agree. I think in a martinez system he could do even better as he play a more expansive style.


I would not mind one bit if we got him for under 10 million as he might turn out to be a really good investment.


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He is young, versatile, can speak three languages fluently, therefore intelligent. He works hard and wouldn't cost too much in both transfer fee and salary. I would sign him for perhaps a little more than £10m.

Sydney!

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I brought up Mirallas around a year and a half ago, and was met with ferocity in reply, stating how being at Olympiakos he wouldn't be good enough.

Now people have seen him in the Premier Leagye they have seen the light.

In a team of which he is given freedom to roam, he will do very very well.

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OMG! I didn't know knowing 3 languages makes you intelligent.

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Sorry, he speaks four languages fluently. I would say that is pretty intelligent, especially for a 25 year old.

Sydney!

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09 Jun 2013 13:09:51
Guys/Eds

Anyone believe that Thiago would be excellent signing, like THEY excellent signing?

him and Strootman would solve the midfield problem we have had over the last 3-4 years. Thiago's touch, vision, composure and final ball are all superior to anybody in our mid at the moment and he also has a point to prove.

i worry about the wings, Young can contribute goals but has not delivered. Toni V, is not the same player, he is so one dimensional nowadays, and his end product is poor on majority. So would agree that a winger (zaha I know) is still a priority?

I still rate Welbeck, he is a top talent, and any club would be lucky to have him come thru their ranks. Do Chelsea, City or even Madrid have a local lad with his talent in their ranks and squad? (i bet i'm wrong) So I do believe we are set for the season upfront already. Depending on if Wayne stays or goes.

I really hope Thiago is Signed, poss more than I hope fabregas (just because I cannot ever see him playing in a united top) or modric.

who do you guys think the most important signing will be?

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09 Jun 2013 13:09:19
Hi Eds just wondering if there is any update on Strootman? Thanks. {Ed002's Note - Overnight, nothing.}

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09 Jun 2013 12:42:24
United will go heaven and earth to get Fabregas according to Denis Irwin!

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I hope so, he would be perfect for our team. I just hope De Gea and Van Persie have a word with him to make him join.

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09 Jun 2013 12:41:23
one thing no one has commented on is last nights phil neville retirement. Job at United maybe?

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09 Jun 2013 12:28:50
Nampalys Mendy is potentially United's next Centre Mid with reports in France suggesting Utd are in pole position to sign the 20 year old on a free from Monaco. Ranieri describing him as the "New Makelele". Personally a good shout considering he will be on a free as he's decided to run his contract down.

MMF

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Never seen him play, is he any good?

Shahram

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Why would monaco who have just been promoted to ligue1 let him go on a free if he's that good?
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He's decided not to sign a new contract and United are faverites to sign him, he's been dubbed the next Makelle according to people in France and he's only 20, he's talent waiting to be signed.

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09 Jun 2013 12:27:09
les Ferdinand thinks 80m will get Bale maybe Rio has had a word to get the ball rolling lol

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Rubbish mate, bale simply does not want to leave spurs!

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09 Jun 2013 12:20:39
next season I believe we only need for a couple of additions.

İlkay G�ndoğan - 25mill?
Thiago Alc�ntara - 17mill?

these two in a midfield three along with carrick would really destroy teams and there still very young and to be honest there not too expensive at all.

İlkay G�ndoğan has been great this season and he is great on the ball but he definately doesn't shy away from getting stuck in. I think he is just as good as jack wilshere.

thiago has also had a good season when he's been used and we need to get him now before he starts getting a first team place in the Barcelona side.

outs - anderson, nani

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Would love to see the pair at Old Trafford next season but would still like to see Strootman signed as well. Especially if we get good fees for Nani and Anderson. For the 3 we could possible be spending 60m which for 3 of the most promising midfield youngsters in world football is pretty decent deal.

If we don't have enough money to go for the 3 due to other targets I would like to see this kid mendy we are being linked with instead of Strootman. Ranieri rates him very highly and I feel he is a good coach and listen to his comments carefully, as well as the kid being on a free.

So listening to reports it would be a summer of Zaha, Varela, Gundogan, Thiago, Mendy/Strootman, and Garay. Very good signings. Very decent use of money. Most positions on the pitch covered/strengthened.

With these signings I would see us playing the 4231 formation with Thiago and Kagawa as the 'wide' men, Rooney in the hole and RVP up top. In the middle we would have a great selection of options to play alongside Carrick in Gundogan, Cleverly, Mendy/Strootman, Giggs, Jones and Fletcher. And no change at the back except a little more depth.

Paso

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09 Jun 2013 07:22:37
ED002!
The Arsenal page terrible without you
ED002 Yu have to understand the majority of us respect you and would have you back on our page in a heartbeat.
Wilmslow Gooner {Ed002's Note - Sorry that is not going to happen.}

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I'm sure the Arsenal page has suffered due to the loss of Ed002 -but what really makes it terrible?

That would be the Arsenal fans.

redseven

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Ed if u don't mind me asking you. What actually happened that you don't reply on arsenals page. Its quite intriguing they must have done something really bad.

Singh {Ed002's Note - It is of no relevance here.}

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Just hope the mouthy Arsenal fans don't come on here giving the editor stick and him thinking they are MU fans.

Sydney!

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Don't worry Sydney mate I've followed this site for 2 years now I understand how much effort is put in espicially from ED00

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09 Jun 2013 10:55:28
INS
Varela (done)
Strootman
Thiago
Garay
Baines (if Evra leaves)
Hopefully Ronaldo

OUT
Evra
Rooney
Nani

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09 Jun 2013 10:51:21
"I'm tired of being on the bench, I want to play. At Manchester United all in all I'm happy, but it is frustrating to play so little. I want more, luckily now I'm with the national team where I'm fine. " Hernandez

Jred

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I am not sure we will sign a striker if Lewandowski goes elsewhere. I can see it being RvP & Hernandez next season. I think we may sell Rooney and buy midfielders. It will be interesting to see what pans out this summer.

Sydney!

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09 Jun 2013 10:44:47
Ed's who do you think will be our next signing apart from strootman and garay? Thanks, Joe. {Ed002's Note - Give us a break.}

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I did not realize we had already signed them. It is not chinese take out guy :)

Shahram

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09 Jun 2013 08:47:38
Is anyone looking at Ademilson? two footed scores a lot of goals

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08 Jun 2013 21:46:22
Hi Ed02,

Following on from my question about Rooney to Arsenal, do you expect an approach and bid to be submitted and can you see Rooney moving to Arsenal this summer? {Ed002's Note - You plan on keep asking the question in different ways until I give you an answer you like?}

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09 Jun 2013 10:26:48
Here is my prediction so take note. I don't think we will buy one single player from Everton. I think Moyes has an agreement with Bill Kenwright.

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KLOOT. I agree and I would want any of them either

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I don't think that would be a bad thing really as the only Everton player that would improve our squad would be Baines. This would also stop him bringing over players that none of us want such as Jagielka.

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That is what you wanted, wasn't it?

ZigZag

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Kenwright said as much a few days ago (Guardian?)
ps did you know a band is using your name - or vice versa?!
Steve

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Id be happy with that kloot. if we don't sign any of everton players.

Apart from maybe baines, even baines i'm a bit iffy.

singh

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Oh god not the kloot band thing again!

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09 Jun 2013 10:12:23
Is there any interest in Bruma? Surely a world class player in the making

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09 Jun 2013 09:47:57
Anyone else think that all this Ronaldo talk is like the Sneijder situation. We all want it to happen but deep down we know that nothing will materialise? can't see Cesc coming either. Strootman & Fellaini would be an ideal summer along with Rooney staying.

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I do not think Ronaldo or Cesc are an option if I am honest. Ronaldo is haggling for a new deal and Cesc will not leave Barcelona to join MU. I also believe Fellaini & Strootman would be money down the drain. We need an enforcer (Strootman/Fellaini/Bender) and a creative player (Cesc/Modric/Thiago/Gund). We do not need two enforcers as well as Carrick.

Sydney!

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The sneijder situation was a lot different then ronaldo's situation
RED DEVILS

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09 Jun 2013 09:29:34
Everyone seems doubting Strootman after the first game he played against Germany U21. But technically u will see a young Roy Keane in him. He was directing his young Colleagues team mates as to what to do in the field. He was also running through out the game. He was tackling also, taking the ball forward, had 2-3 shot on goal also. Besides our scouting department also scouted him extensively and resolved to buy him, yet a lot here have started criticizing him. Man utd fans be patients and have faith in what we do as a club.

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Best alternative midfield options currently in my opinion are:

Carrick/Kagawa/Anderson

we could promote Tunnicliffe to first team
or bring a couple of new midfielders

I would like to see Fabregas and Strootman as I think the why would complement the team also a genuine left winger to replace Giggs.
Isco is the best on offer at the moment. Sell Nani -his heart isn't in United any more

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09 Jun 2013 05:55:47
I still feel we should play 3 players behind RVP and they should be

Rooney/Nani - Kagawa - Thiago/Cesc

I think Nani would do a very good job centrally.

We can play Carrick and Strootman behind them.

I think this would be a very tightly knit team and spaces available would be very less.

Please post in banter Ed.

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Yes I agree that we should play 3 players behind RVP, the 4-2-3-1 is something we will see a lot more of under Moyes.

However we can't put players who are CAMs (Kagawa, Fabregas for example) on the left or right of that attacking midfield 3. The players in those positions need to have some attributes of wingers (crossing, pace, tracking back to defend the wings).

While Kagawa can be used on the LW, it most certainly isn't his best position and any time he played there last season it was obvious his talent was being wasted!

I actually believe Nani could play quite well in a 4-2-3-1 system, either on the left or right. His crossing ability is good, pace is good. just needs to find some consistency in his game. An attacking three of Di Maria/Nani/ Zaha - Kagawa/Rooney - Di Maria/Nani/Zaha behind RVP would be good IMO.

Also. highly unlikely Fabregas will be in a United shirt next season and if we do bring in Thiago (and I hope we do) he'll be used in a CM position, his pace and attacking play would compliment Carrick in a midfield 2 or 3 very well.

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09 Jun 2013 00:02:53
Hey eds and everybody just wondering if any of ye are about what would ye think of or how would ye rate our chances of a summer of varela, thiago, strootman and garay?thanks guys

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I think that is the most likely summer in terms of people coming in

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Is this the 1st ever question from a pirate?

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