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20 Aug 2020 19:50:40
Hi ed,
There are reports coming out the United have made a “concrete” offer for Gabriel.

Is there any truth to this? It was only yesterday that it was being reported he had chosen Arsenal as his destination.

I know you mentioned Napoli and City have a verbal agreement on Koulibaly and that if he does leave, Gabriel would like to go Napoli.

Seems he is highly rated with some top clubs after him.

Thanks.

Amz

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what a "concrete" offer is. Clubs rarely offer money for players without discussion. Manchester United spoke to those representing Gabriel last week. One offer from another side was withdrawn as they considered him a good player but immature and rather flakey. A decision on his future will soon be made.}


1.) 20 Aug 2020 20:51:39
Thank you ed.

Are you able to confirm the side which has pulled out.

{Ed002's Note - Spurs.}


2.) 20 Aug 2020 21:13:07
Thanks ed.


3.) 20 Aug 2020 23:08:08
It’s been mentioned that Gabriel’s preference would be to join Victor Osimhen. It sounds like Napoli are one of the teams that have made a bid, so it would make sense that he is on his way there. I’m just joining the dots, could be wrong.


4.) 20 Aug 2020 23:50:52
Bet he ends up at Arsenal.


5.) 21 Aug 2020 07:17:58
I wouldn't be surprised if these United links in the past couple of days is so they can run the "whoever beat United to key signing" headlines.


6.) 21 Aug 2020 07:32:15
Someone at Utd is hell bent on accumulating a very large centre back collection if this happens.


7.) 21 Aug 2020 08:57:15
Eric79,

Hopefully it means we will actually get a top defender at last.


8.) 21 Aug 2020 09:04:18
Mad hatter,

You mean til he has a poor game and everyone turns on him? That’s the usual process isn’t it.


9.) 21 Aug 2020 13:00:05
Discountdave,

That is true. But given that our CBs have been poor most of the season.
I have always felt Bailly should be olayed at the back. A run of games and confidence he would be great at the back.


10.) 21 Aug 2020 14:07:01
Not saying our defence has been great this season but it’s been no where near as bad as people would have you believe.

I agree with Bailly I think he can be good but the issue with giving him a run of games is that he can’t handle a run of games he’s far to injury prone.

I mean everyone raves about Tuanzebe but wouldn’t signing another CB limit his chances (admittedly he needs to prove fitness as well)


11.) 21 Aug 2020 15:34:23
MH, That's the problem with Bailly, he gets injured far too often.
Tuanzebe also missed tons of games through injury.
Jones, I have nothing to say.

So what we can observe is, there is really noone to genuinely challenge Lindelof and Maguire.


 

 

19 Aug 2020 18:33:03
Just my opinion but I think we will walk away from the Sancho deal and look to sign Grealish and a cheaper attacker like Brooks.
I would say the cost of those two would be similar to the cost of Sancho himself.
If this is the case then I don’t see us closing the gap on city or Liverpool and expect another battle for top 4. Not where we should be.

Amz

1.) 19 Aug 2020 18:57:07
Your forgeting agents fees, and his agents will be looking around €50M per Ed002.


2.) 19 Aug 2020 19:03:49
We'll have to see how it pans out. City and Chelsea seem to be making waves in the transfer market. Even if Liverpool stand still they will still finish comfortably above us.

The question is, is it worth blowing our whole budget on one player, or using that money to add much needed competition amongst the squad?

Ole hasn't quite got the grips of squad rotation yet. Probably the latter solution may be best considering his propensity to burn the first 11 out.


3.) 19 Aug 2020 19:13:10
Mumbles,

Unfortunately when we get linked with good players to improve the squad people moan about them as well, just have to look at social media today to see the embarrassing posts about David Brooks.


4.) 19 Aug 2020 19:33:25
Waves?


5.) 19 Aug 2020 19:39:06
David Brooks at the £20 million valuation would be a great addition to the squad.

The manager only fancies about 14/ 15 players which will cause problems over a long season with no break and injuries.

We need to be clever this summer. Money is finite and we don't know what's around the corner.

Someone like James Rodriguez to bolster the squad. Think a little outside the box.


6.) 19 Aug 2020 19:40:19
This isn’t a dig at Brooks or Grealish but my main point is I don’t see how this would help close the gap.

You do have to weigh things up and as Mumbles mentioned, it may suit Ole that he maybe has some better squad players to rely on. I think you can also spin that and ask should he be getting better out of his squad? McTominay and Fred are not bad players. Ighalo has shown he can do a job for sure but has then been criminally underused. Why did we sign him on until January?

Ultimately, if you improve the first 11 then you improve the squad.
City, Bayern, Barcelona, Madrid all have amazing squad depth and that is mainly down to consistently signing quality players for their first 11. They are not worried about who gets upset in the squad. They are worried about being the best. We say we belong in the bracket of super clubs but IF we do decide to pass on Sancho and go for someone like Brooks, what does that say about our ambition to get back to the top? Brooks definitely does not help close the gap.

We signed Daniel James last year and ended up using him as a first team player. A 15m kid who clearly needed to be bedded in. We then had to use Greenwood, who again is a kid. He is an amazing talent but I do worry how much pressure we will be putting on him to perform.

If it’s not Sancho then I want us to go out and buy someone with similar ability.

I have no idea how much someone like Brooks would go for but reports say 40m. Grealish is being mentioned as an 80m player. I think we could find better value elsewhere in Europe. The obsession with British players is a bit strange.


7.) 19 Aug 2020 20:11:12
Definitely not for me Amz. With Sancho you have a potentially world class player who improves first 11. With the other two you have squad depth. You don't close the gap buying average players for squad depth. Go for top players, that's the way.


8.) 19 Aug 2020 20:11:41
Eric, iv used what's known as an analogy. Iv taken Chelsea and Man Citys transfer activity and used "wave" to show the momentum and the fact they seem to be constantly moving.

Anything else?


9.) 19 Aug 2020 20:19:46
OP you just made up a hypothetical situation and from that decided we won’t finish top 4 😂

I think we will sign a quality RW, we’ve needed one for years. Interesting couple of months ahead.


10.) 19 Aug 2020 21:00:16
Wazza, Ed002 has confirmed the alternatives we are looking at.

I’m only giving my opinion on what I think would happen if we didn’t sign someone like Sancho and went down the route of Brooks for example.

I said it would mean we would still challenge for the top 4 as we did this year. Not sure where I have said we would finish outside the top 4 😊

You never know. We may! Top 4 went down to the last game this year and Chelsea have already improved with some top signings. I hope you’re right and we do sign a quality right winger but if it’s not Sancho then I’m not sure who is available that is the same quality as him.


11.) 19 Aug 2020 21:15:02
It's a tricky one to get right. Do you put all your eggs in one basket or spread the risk?

We could spend 120m on Sancho plus the 50m to his agent. Then in his first game he could do his knee in and be out for the season.

Then we would be faced with competing next season with the same squad as we had for this while all those around us have improved.

We have seen with Shaw, who was the most expensive teenager at the time, he took a year to settle. Then at the start of his second season he broke his leg and he has struggled for fitness ever since.

There comes a point where you decide a player is too expensive and too much hard work to pursue anymore. Both Real Madrid and Chelsea have already come to that conclusion with Sancho. I wouldn't hold it against our club if they came to the same conclusion.


12.) 19 Aug 2020 21:35:22
Brooks and Grealish and we will win the Champions League and League double.


13.) 19 Aug 2020 21:35:53
I would not want to be the one making the decisions when it comes to the this sort of money Shappy.

I just hope whoever we do sign is signed early so that they can bed in with their new teammates.

Not everyone will hit the ground running like Bruno.


14.) 19 Aug 2020 21:27:38
I think brooks will help close the gap as we can rotate him in 2/ 3 positions without a very large drop in quality. Becomes invaluable in a condensed season with champions league football. We can’t have the wheels coming off after 10 games with the first 11 unchanged.


15.) 19 Aug 2020 23:29:44
The ed has said we are interested in sancho and grealish .
Both would cost a bob or 2 . Not sure where all this, we have no money or can't buy anyone else if we buy sancho talk has come from?
But it seems to be the same people who have originally argued we shouldn't buy him.

I will be amazed if we only buy 1 player this summer.


16.) 19 Aug 2020 23:57:21
The argument was always Sancho and Grealish would cost upwards of £200 million. With the manager showing he can't rotate a team very well and is leajs to the press that the squad is poor, spending that much money on two players is ludacris.

Considering we've been deferring our loans and the uncertainty of what's around the corner. For half that amount of money and some sales, we could bring in 3 or 4 players that would help the manager achieve his goals next year. Because playing the same 11 week in week out and making subs on the 88th minute will probably get us till November before we're in the famous Ole downward spiral.


17.) 20 Aug 2020 06:56:37
Yes Mumbles. City signing Scott Carson and another defender who cannot defend certainly has caused shockwaves. Not sure that’s the correct use of the word analogy but hey ho. This is a football site not grammar school.


18.) 20 Aug 2020 08:16:02
jred its happened before with these idiots at the helm, moyes only got the wig, and jose only got fred,

both were sacked the same season.

we need quality players not just to make numbers to rotate.

we need a CB, CDM another CM, RW and even a striker.


19.) 20 Aug 2020 10:23:27
Bolger i will be absolutely amazed if we only sign 1 player .
I actually think we have bought quite well of late.


20.) 20 Aug 2020 20:39:29
Mumbles, you seem convinced that Ole just doesn't want to, or know how to, rotate the squad.

Look at the players he has to rotate with, players like Lingard and Andreas, who most of us can't wait to get rid of. In his position, would YOU be in a hurry to rotate players like Bruno or Greenwood for them?

I don't see the attraction of Brooks, he'd be an ok squad player, might become more in time, but just as likely he'll be the future Lingard. Buendia looks like a much better player IMO.


21.) 21 Aug 2020 10:18:36
Sancho will sign. I can’t see the club letting this deal collapse.


 

 

19 Aug 2020 17:16:11
Hi ed,
I have a feeling that United may cash in on Henderson to fund some transfers this summer.
Do you know if this is the case?
I cannot see him wanting to be a number 2 behind De Gea who has completely lost his focus over the last two years.
Thanks.

Amz

{Ed002's Note - That hasn't been the plan. He has unfortunately lost his chance for another season on loan at Sheffied United, so probably a loan elsewhere. If they make him available for sale then there will certainly be interest.}


1.) 19 Aug 2020 17:46:56
Ed i know it would be unlikely we would try and sell but would there be any interest in ddg.

{Ed002's Note - If he is not available then no.}


2.) 19 Aug 2020 18:25:40
Thanks ed.
I would be surprised if he’s happy to be loaned out again.


 

 

16 Jan 2020 15:19:19
Hi Ed002,

Are you able to confirm if United have made an approach to Lille for Soumare?

Thanks.

Amz

{Ed002's Note - Boubakary Soumare (DM/CM) - Soumare is being touted around the clubs that have money to spend and several have spoken with Lille but want the €60M asking price reduced. His "agent" (and I use the term loosely) says the player has no interest in joining Spurs or Arsenal but his client is the ideal replacement for Pogba or Kante and is attracted by the money available to players in England. Valencia, Real Madrid and Napoli are others who have been looking at him on a regular basis - but price is an issue. Until the summer Manchester City had an interest since he was at PSG and it was suggested he could fill the role of Yaya Toure well. Monaco saw him as a Bakayoko replacement but have stepped back. Watford pressed Lille in the summer but they would not sell. Brands wanted him at Everton but was forced down the Gbamin route by an advisor. Newcastle and Leicester also showed some intert that went nowhere. Not first choice but RM are talking about an offer of €40M plus a loan back. Probably one for the summer unless someone plays well over the odds.}


1.) 16 Jan 2020 16:44:11
Thanks for the detailed reply Ed.

{Ed002's Note - You ae welcome.}


2.) 16 Jan 2020 17:16:59
Ed, I've not seen much of Soumare aside from a game or two. Do you feel he is a good prospect and which of the club's after him do you feel he would be best suited at?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - He is well liked - whether or not he would fit in at MU is a different matter.}


3.) 16 Jan 2020 18:20:51
Amazing in depth reply Ed002, that is why we only look on here for news and not in the fiction media.


4.) 16 Jan 2020 19:53:10
Inhope

The op asked him to confirm if we have made an approach for Soumare.
He didn’t answer yes or no so I’m personally none the wiser to the question.


5.) 16 Jan 2020 21:19:16
Chorlton from his reply you should assume our 'interest' is nonsense.


6.) 17 Jan 2020 03:46:05
You are missing the point redwishkey. You may well be right and our interest is nonsense. However he does then go on to question if he would fit in at United so you may well be wrong. So back to my original point I’m none the wiser.


 

 

31 Jul 2019 20:09:55
So the latest is that everything is agreed and we’re just waiting on Dybala to say “yes”

Is it just me or does this whole thing scream of the headlines “Deal collapses as Dybala says no to Manchester United” 😂😂

The media would have a field day with that!

Surely we wouldn’t be discussing this deal if there was no indication from the player that he wanted to move to us.

Amz

1.) 31 Jul 2019 20:29:57
Seems set up for that to happen.

I'm still unsure on this Lukaku / Dybala swap, on one hand Lukuku wants to leave, Dybala is a fantastic player and a straight swap means we will have a Lukaku replacement. It also rules out the possibility of United's amateurish transfer processes being used as they would be if we got the cash and had to negotiate with a club for a replacement.

On the other hand does Dybala actually want to join? Physically he may well struggle and is this just a throw of the dice on an opportunity that happens to have come up rather than a well thought out signing?

Interesting week or so ahead with the potential for Maguire, Bruno and Dybala as well as potential outgoings.


2.) 31 Jul 2019 21:05:10
I agree and think everyone else has said the same.
Dybala is an amazing talent but it remains to be seen if he can settle and if he can handle the league.
He’s a naturally gifted player and I think with the way Ole is trying to set us up in attack should suit him.
I hope Martial is our number 9. If Dybala is signed he can cut inside from right and use his brilliant left foot and Rashford from the left using his right foot.
Add to that the potential signing of Bruno Fernandes supplying these three, it starts to look very tasty. On paper at least.
If we keep Pogba and do the above, we really have the makings of a great side.


 

 

 

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06 Mar 2024 13:55:51
In his last game against Watford, he says:
“The team talk at half time was about whoever wants to play can play, and get your hand up if you don’t want to play. ”
The players subbed off were Rashford and McTominay.
They’re still here today. The players who came on - Martial and Van de Beek.
Pogba was the only player to visit Ole after he got sacked.
Interesting.

Amz

1.) 06 Mar 2024 15:51:05
Carrick dropped Rashford for the next game too.


2.) 06 Mar 2024 16:57:28
He’s a waster
Get rid asap
I’m 99% certain though the mug will still be here next season and we’ll still be on about the same issues with him
He makes my blood boil.


3.) 06 Mar 2024 17:02:54
I've just heard ole say in an interview
Bringing ronaldo back didn't work out for me, it didn't work out for ronaldo and it didn't work out for the club, but I'm still convinced it was the right decision to bring him back.
Dear oh dear oh dear. Make of that what you will.


4.) 06 Mar 2024 17:10:40
I’m not sure if I’m reading the OP correctly.

Two players put their hand up to indicate they do not want to play?


5.) 06 Mar 2024 17:24:12
He used to ask the players who wanted to play every week and if more than 11 said yes he used to hold a raffle ??
Ole and his shadow = Dumb and dumber.


6.) 06 Mar 2024 17:26:57
It is an interview with G Nev, was it on overlap? Probably best to watch, listen wazza and make your own interpretation - better than getting the filtered version.


7.) 06 Mar 2024 18:40:29
I listened earlier, Ole came across extremely well, no surprise you picked up a negative about him Ken. Listening properly it’s clear he meant that the other option of him going to City meant we had to get him at the time. It’s really worth a listen Wazza, his relationship with Neville and Keane makes it really clear why none of them even really called him out when we were struggling, Keane even went to stay with him in Norway after he got sacked.

Very interesting that Ole pushed for us to sign Haaland for £20m and the club said they hadn’t done enough scouting of him.

If you really try Ken you might even find something good out of it.


8.) 06 Mar 2024 19:29:37
He was always a popular player gds2. That was a proper team. They all still respect each other as team mates.
The club screwed up all over the place. But ole ruined what we had (which wasn't great) and ruined a lot more to boot imo as you know.
Listening to him not once did he take any accountability or responsibility for the way things turned out. Its no wonder anybody that played for him turned out like a limp lettuce. He is pathetic. Always the victim, it was the clubs fault for this the players fault for that. What about you ole? The leader?
So gds2 I'll admit my bias as I've always done with him.
I see traits in him as a manager that I just don't like.
Stand up and take responsibility for your actions.


9.) 06 Mar 2024 20:41:41
The flip side is that Ole mentioned the players knew and had the feeling it would be his last game because of how the match had gone. Some players crying, some angry etc but for him to mention that he asked the question and that was who he subbed is worth noting. Those two remain and some applaud their efforts, goals etc. We need to move on from these kind of players if we want to close the gap. From an FFP perspective selling Raahford and McTominay would be brilliant but I feel they will stick around. Our squad is full of players who have downed tools under previous managers and got them sacked. I do feel a bit sorry for the manager as he’s not had a chance to work under a proper structure and still did very well last year. Injuries have hurt us badly this season but we don’t have the replacements to play the football he wants. I would be all for giving him a chance under the new ownership. He’s had the squad a while and knows who we need to get rid of and who to keep. He’s not afraid to drop players and discipline them. Reports of players moaning about days off and being working extra hard in training. It’s exactly what they need to be doing though. We can’t close the gap without the basics of hard work and effort. It’s the bare minimum and the players aren’t giving that.


10.) 06 Mar 2024 20:55:16
Amz. But seriously don’t the standard of the players he bought or loaned have you worried a little, if he thinks they are good enough which he must do, he wanted them and he thinks we are on the way up and closing in on the top teams, it concerns me what he thinks the level required is, that’s a huge concern
Out of all he bought in, what’s of required standard, Martinez and Rasmus maybe but long way to go for him, the rest have not been very good at all and even if some were not injured which fill you with excitement that could get us challenging again… we now been surpassed by Villa and Spurs and you can’t say there teams filled with anything special, yes we had injuries but so is everyone else, it’s part and parcel of the game, even last year with no injuries football was poor and could not score… I just don’t see anything from him that warrants another game let alone year, but it’s clear he gone at end of season, I would not care or doubt the players would if it’s tomorrow.


11.) 06 Mar 2024 21:48:00
I agree that all the signings haven’t worked out but we’re not in a position like city or Liverpool who have long term managers in place with a settled squad. They can add 1 or 2 major signings a year and integrate them successfully. We have to take the risk and are in a position where we always need to buy not just first team players but also squad players. We don’t end up selling who we need to and it’s rinse and repeat. The chances of every signing being successful are slim. Combine that with the amounts being spent and wages being handed out, the environment these new signings come into, the chances increase of signings being a failure. With a proper structure and “football” people in place, would the manager have had as much say? Would the chances of our signings being successful increase?


12.) 06 Mar 2024 21:48:11
You see traits in him you don't like Tumble, you annihilate everything about him and have done from way back. Starting to get the same vibe with your view of Eth. No problem, it's just a bit unnecessary to keep labouring the point. I always liked Ole and I don't see how anyone could hate him as much as you do.


13.) 06 Mar 2024 23:55:49
I am seeing him in a different light in the interview.
The job is impossible imo.
Moyes, Lvg, Mourinho, Ole and Eth have failed, I'd say they are from different backgrounds and successes and nobody has gotten our team to perform well over 2 successive years.
The rebuild should be now and it should mean within 2-3 years maybe 4-5 of these players should be around.
I don't see us winning anything soon, and the club should be open to ripping things apart even if it means you keep Evans another year or play academy lads than you should need to.
10 senior players departures should be the minimum and nobody should be safe. Replace them 5 players and see how we perform, add 1-2 more in winter market.
And stop focusing on europa league for . That competition just ruins the squad with injuries and we tend to perform woefully then.


14.) 07 Mar 2024 05:12:36
That would work in fantasy world but in the real world of business and money and football, you can’t just ignore European football for 2-3 years and get rid of 10 players by just chucking them out the door. Yes we need to rebuild and the last 2 years been wasted because the rebuilding blocks not up to the required standard, but you still have to entertain and win at the time of rebuilding.


15.) 07 Mar 2024 09:06:20
All comes back to the culture and personalities in the dressing room.

The club, under Ole, had some of the games best young coaches in there such as McKenna and Carrick, yet still couldn’t get a tune out of them ultimately.

Wrong players, poor recruitment consistently, and no strategy or structure.

Personally, l liked Ole in charge as at least he resonated with most fans, and I think he did a good job overall. His away record was phenomenal, and his record against top 6 sides also hugely impressive. He lost his focus and influence sadly towards the end, and once that happens there’s no way back.

As for ETH, I think he’s a good coach. I really see little point burning through more managers, ceding to player power again and again, giving the same players new opportunities to start afresh yet again.

With the proper recruitment and infrastructure support, I think he can be a success. He just needs to concentrate on the coaching side of things, as his Ajax team played some of the most exciting football I’d seen in years when he was there, and his first season a was extremely promising.


16.) 07 Mar 2024 10:12:04
And some players didn't want to be captain for certain games. What a bunch of overpaid spoilt brats we have. 90,% of the players we have need to be shown the door. i'd rather watch next season with reserve players who actually want to play for Manchester United.
These players are making it hard to watch united games.
Rashford should be first out the door.


17.) 07 Mar 2024 10:40:13
What Leahy said, word for word ???.


18.) 07 Mar 2024 10:52:33
He played ok last season with Luke Shaw behind him. Playing ON THE LEFT!


19.) 07 Mar 2024 11:53:22
I agree Patrick. But that's the problem with him. Huge inconsistencies. If conditions are not the exact way he wants them, ie Shaw behind him, playing where and how suits him etc them he appears to down tools become disinterested and sticks 2 fingers up to everybody.
Sometimes you just need to dig in and do what your asked for the team to the best of your ability even when it doesn't suit you.
I think and always have done that he has great ability ( many will bebate that) but he didn't apply himself as he should all the time.
He has huge affection for the club but only on his terms by the look of it. That's not the way it should be Imo.
There appears to be a big rift between him and eth but we can't be 100% sure of that. I tend to agree that rashford will be at united next season.


20.) 07 Mar 2024 13:18:02
You'll be happy with that though Ken as that could well mean ETH is out!


21.) 07 Mar 2024 15:07:49
The Ole interview was interesting. It highlighted several issues in my opinion 1) A lack of structure on the footballing side meaning decisions were/ are not made efficiently. 2) Leadership (board level) more interested in commercial output than the actual product (the football played on the pitch) . 3) The squad lacks character and resilience.

The more info that comes out about how the club has been run post Fergie/ Gill the worse it gets.

Hopefully INEOS are in the process of sorting points 1 and 2, until these are sorted out any manager is on a hiding to nothing. Point 3 the squad lacking character appears to be being sorted by ETH, he's been very strict with player like Ronaldo, Sancho and even Rashford to an extent.

I really think we need to stick with ETH and get the bad players out. For me Bruno and Rashford need moving on ASAP. Bruno is a busy fool in transition and Rashford looks like he does not want to be here. Casemiro, Maguire, Varane, Erikson, Antony, Sancho and Wan Bissaka all need to be moved on and replaced.

A clear-out of big names really puts a shot across the bow and shows players they aren't bigger than the club. It also allows the manager to build a much better culture within the dressing room.


22.) 07 Mar 2024 16:11:11
I'd be happier if both went to be honest ports but I don't see that happening.
It might but no point worrying about things we can't control or have no entitlement to control.
They could both stay, they might be best buddies next year, who knows.


23.) 07 Mar 2024 17:28:00
Rashford turns up when he can be ar*sed. His attitute is disgusting!
I can't bear to watch a match when he plays now. Everything about him infuriates me.
He would be the first out of the door closely followed that clown Sancho, unfortunately i think that they will be both at United next season because it will be ETH that goes before them.
We can look forward to another season watching that pair of idiots strolling around taking the p*ss.


24.) 07 Mar 2024 18:54:24
He always been inconsistent but something seriously wrong this season…. I don’t doubt his love for United but I did notice not a word in his little rant about ETH, that maybe the clue, but for himself he needs a new start elsewhere, somewhere he can enjoy his football he certainly not doing that at United.


25.) 07 Mar 2024 20:18:00
Rewz, they’re not the names who need to be shown the door. Maybe sancho and Antony. It’s the players like Rashford, Shaw, McTominay and the likes who’ve clearly downed tools under multiple managers. I can’t imagine for a minute Varane and Casemiro would leak to the press and refuse to play.
Quality wise, Maguire and Wan Bissaka won’t cut it but they aren’t the first ones needing the boot.


26.) 07 Mar 2024 21:08:49
Tumbleweed, you are clearly a very bitter man. I pity anyone who can spit such hatred about a former manager and club great. Very personal with your insults towards the man.


27.) 07 Mar 2024 21:30:02
Shaw when fit has made a massive positive difference to the team. Mctominay is a decent squad player who always tries hard.


28.) 07 Mar 2024 22:21:59
I am very bitter about him classimero.


29.) 08 Mar 2024 14:46:31
Well tumble I pity ya mate, he tried and it didn't work. Got one over pep and city a few times, got us to a 2nd place finish too. It's funny cos the same people who bash ole also sit there and say the players are throwing managers under the bus. And they certainly did with Ole. Nice guy, club great and certainly came across well in the neville podcast. Just wasn't up to it, but holding hatred is childish in my opinion.


30.) 08 Mar 2024 23:46:29
I don't hate him out anyone.
I hate the job he did here.


 

 

25 Aug 2023 19:34:54
Thinking ahead to the Arsenal game, could we play Martinez left back, with Varane, Evans, AWB?

I think Dalot will struggle defensively and we may have a solid base to build off with Martinez, Varane, Evans who are all good with the ball.

I would rather Martinez against Saka.

Amz

1.) 25 Aug 2023 20:07:41
Surely Lindelof over Evans. Cringe dressing gown picture aside, Lindelof is a good ball playing CB who has spent his United career playing next to the likes of Bailly and Maguire. He looked good alongside Martinez last season.


2.) 25 Aug 2023 22:21:45
Martinez is too slow for Saka. He has really looked off it the first two games imo.


3.) 26 Aug 2023 07:26:57
The whole team looks off it.


4.) 26 Aug 2023 08:27:06
Martinez will be lucky not to get a Red against Saka, looked very shaky so far this season, he not the answer at LB, Dalot will play there, let’s be fair Shaw not the greatest defender anyway, switches of too much, but does get up and down pitch well, so lose that side, but losing his defensive qualities IMO is no loss at all.


5.) 26 Aug 2023 13:39:58
Trafford,

Don’t think he’s had a red card since he signed has he? So weird to predict a red card next week. I’ve just read the page and all of your posts are literally just negative pessimistic bile, have you anything positive to say? I know we lost a game and some people can’t deal with that but you seem to be posting a lot, if we win today will you disappear until the next defeat?


6.) 27 Aug 2023 08:47:03
No not really Giggs, we won today, but if winning 3-2 against forest is the bar, well we are in trouble if that was against City or maybe Liverpool or Arsenal 2 down in 3 mins would have been another cricket score…. Made lots of chances today but no striker again! But also gifted lots and lots of chances that a decent team would have taken, I stand by my opinion that this team and the club’s recruitment is not good enough, I think the club is giving too much say to Ten’s choices because all that will happen is Ten goes and we left with average players and the wheel starts again.


7.) 27 Aug 2023 16:24:18
I like Jonny a lot, obviously. But no way would I be starting him against Arsenal. His pace has gone. He's a last resort. Victor every time.


 

 

01 Aug 2023
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Amz

1.) 02 Aug 2023 11:27:37
brilliant insight into the process amz.


 

 

01 Aug 2023 21:19:38
I’ve posted a breakdown of our recruitment process on the sightings page if anyone is interested (if it’s allowed)

Amz

 

 

04 Jan 2023 20:43:34
I don’t think Felix would work if we were to go for him. He’s not the striker we need. He’s more of an attacking midfielder. We create plenty of chances and we need someone to put them away.
There is a lack of top quality strikers available. Sir Alex would be good at taking players from other clubs in the league but there is no striker that would improve us outside the big 6 that we could obtain. Calvert Lewin potentially, but there’s no chance Everton let go of him with the situation they’re in and he’s not good enough as a long term solution.
I would love a Henrik Larsson type signing, but again, who’s available?
The smartest move may just be to save our money for the summer with the new owners. Granted it may impact our season but I trust in EtH and his methods and hopefully we can spread goals around the team.
What’s everyone’s thoughts and who would they like to come in summer?
I really like Toney but a ban looks on the horizon.

Amz

1.) 04 Jan 2023 21:01:30
Toney would be good, but like you say will likely be banned. Mitrovic is often overlooked but would also be a solid option, only problem is Fulham or any EPL side would want 50-70m for a EPL proven striker.


2.) 04 Jan 2023 21:51:07
I think we'll see Rashford take up the mantle as our striker for the rest of the season. Martial just isn't reliable at all. If the idea is to push Rashfors up top, then someone like Felix who can play across the front line good be worthwhile.

I wouldn't touch DCL at all. He had a purple patch awhile ago but he's just not good enough for our ambitions. There is a striker drought in the world of football at the minute.

I wonder what the future holds for Kane? I think he's a Fergie signing.


3.) 04 Jan 2023 22:58:39
Would love to see what Mitrovic could do in a decent team.


4.) 05 Jan 2023 01:06:34
I think Felix would fit this team like a glove. Hell improve our creativity immensely.


5.) 05 Jan 2023 03:20:45
Mitrovic is a good shout but agree that the cost would be too much.
I can’t see Rashford being the main striker as he is most productive from the wings. He doesn’t seem to have a natural strikers instinct like a Kane or Halaand and that is the level we need to be aiming for.


6.) 05 Jan 2023 04:29:23
Felix would be an incredible signings especially as Ten Hag likes a fluid attacking line.


7.) 05 Jan 2023 05:35:37
Seems like an ideal opportunity to let one of the younger players try and force their way into the first team.

I remember an 18 year old Micheal Owen blooding for Liverpool and I think Rooney was younger still.

The old saying, if you're good enough, you're old enough.


8.) 05 Jan 2023 06:37:32
I like Ollie Watkins! Busy hard working, think he is an ETH type!


9.) 05 Jan 2023 06:39:01
Felixstowe is a very good player but plays in a similar position to Bruno. I'm not sure it would work.

Mitrovic is a good shout, but why would Fulham sell him mid way through the season. It wouldn't make sense unless a lot of money was put their way. Money which club aren't willing to spend.


10.) 05 Jan 2023 07:42:04
Top Bomin you’re not wrong. It’s what this club was built on!


11.) 05 Jan 2023 08:59:34
Bringing back Ronaldo was a Fergie signing too so i think we've probably had enough Fergie signings for now.


12.) 05 Jan 2023 10:23:37
Mitrovic is a goal scorer for sure and a good target man, not sure about his pressing play and if he fits into EtH system. Vlahovic on the other hand imo does.
Too many names being thrown about, this morning I saw Chuppo Motin added to them. If a player like Dzeko was available for a 6 month loan; I'd take him or Ciro Immobile. :D wishful thinking perhaps.


13.) 05 Jan 2023 10:47:02
Here’s a wild card option if we can’t sort a suitable deal out:

What about putting McTominay up top? He’s pacey, strong and can hold up the ball, posss
An aerial threat and has an excellent shot on him. Apparently was quite the striker back in the youth team days?


14.) 05 Jan 2023 11:13:11
If Spurs don't qualify for the Champions League next season and we do i would have a serious go at getting Kane.
Guaranteed 20+ goals for the next 3 seasons, especially with the chances we create.


15.) 05 Jan 2023 11:26:28
Aboubakar on loan for 6 months from Al Nassr.


16.) 05 Jan 2023 14:10:10
Still reeking of Morata, this.


 

 

 

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02 Oct 2020 19:04:52
If you’re not going to reply constructively, then just ignore it.
What value do your posts add to this site DanJames and JamalSanchez?

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30 Sep 2020 13:20:56
That is some analysis on his injury record Shappy! If we can manage his injury then we have a fantastic two footed player on our hands.

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20 Aug 2020 21:13:07
Thanks ed.

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20 Aug 2020 20:51:39
Thank you ed.

Are you able to confirm the side which has pulled out.

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19 Aug 2020 21:35:53
I would not want to be the one making the decisions when it comes to the this sort of money Shappy.

I just hope whoever we do sign is signed early so that they can bed in with their new teammates.

Not everyone will hit the ground running like Bruno.

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06 Mar 2024 21:48:00
I agree that all the signings haven’t worked out but we’re not in a position like city or Liverpool who have long term managers in place with a settled squad. They can add 1 or 2 major signings a year and integrate them successfully. We have to take the risk and are in a position where we always need to buy not just first team players but also squad players. We don’t end up selling who we need to and it’s rinse and repeat. The chances of every signing being successful are slim. Combine that with the amounts being spent and wages being handed out, the environment these new signings come into, the chances increase of signings being a failure. With a proper structure and “football” people in place, would the manager have had as much say? Would the chances of our signings being successful increase?

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06 Mar 2024 20:41:41
The flip side is that Ole mentioned the players knew and had the feeling it would be his last game because of how the match had gone. Some players crying, some angry etc but for him to mention that he asked the question and that was who he subbed is worth noting. Those two remain and some applaud their efforts, goals etc. We need to move on from these kind of players if we want to close the gap. From an FFP perspective selling Raahford and McTominay would be brilliant but I feel they will stick around. Our squad is full of players who have downed tools under previous managers and got them sacked. I do feel a bit sorry for the manager as he’s not had a chance to work under a proper structure and still did very well last year. Injuries have hurt us badly this season but we don’t have the replacements to play the football he wants. I would be all for giving him a chance under the new ownership. He’s had the squad a while and knows who we need to get rid of and who to keep. He’s not afraid to drop players and discipline them. Reports of players moaning about days off and being working extra hard in training. It’s exactly what they need to be doing though. We can’t close the gap without the basics of hard work and effort. It’s the bare minimum and the players aren’t giving that.

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29 May 2023 09:54:20
Just seen how close it was at the top!

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29 May 2023 00:21:06
3rd just like United :)

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05 Jan 2023 03:20:45
Mitrovic is a good shout but agree that the cost would be too much.
I can’t see Rashford being the main striker as he is most productive from the wings. He doesn’t seem to have a natural strikers instinct like a Kane or Halaand and that is the level we need to be aiming for.

Amz