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10 May 2018 23:39:59
Throwing this in the mix, what are people’s honest thoughts on resigning Memphis Depay? I haven’t actually seen any matches but watched highlight reels and he seems to have had a good season.
I believe there’s some clause in his contract where we have first dibs at the same price we sold?
{Ed004's Note - No thanks. Still not good enough and don't think we could even try to justify signing another left sided winger}
10 May 2018 22:11:23
Newsflash - I now get more excitement from eating a bag of Revels.
10 May 2018 22:36:49
This is why I’m not renewing next year and took the decision back in December and very much stand by it. I know my protest will make zero difference, but no longer willing to part my cash for this tripe. I have more fun at work and that’s the truth. I love Utd, but not willing to pour my hard earned funds into the club in its current guise anymore.
10 May 2018 22:44:08
I knew we would draw today. I reckon it is the end of Martial don't think he would be staying. Rashford is a lucky boy because he is a local lad and will be given chances.
Like Ed004 says below there is going to be some big changes this year. The team needs a kick up the ass in attitude.
{Ed004's Note - Its the attitudes that's annoying me. We need to be building our team around the likes of Bailly, Herrera, Lukaku, Sanchez etc who get stuck in and leave it all on the pitch. I still don't think we are a team others fear playing against. Hopefully we see it next season. Push 10 yards further up the pitch and play with intensity from the offset. If we are leading then sit back and counter at pace}
10 May 2018 22:59:13
Thats exactly it Ed. A lot of these players are talented and even the ones on the bench have talent but thy obviously have issues with attitude or don't give a Sh**t about playing for UTD.
Now i don't know if that's to do with the manager or if they are like this a a human being. Something needs to change. Either get rid of these players and bring players who will give their all on the pitch or get rid of the manager.
If you get rid of Mourinho who is going to come in?
I personally would back Mourinho this year and give him what evrr he eants to fix this and go all guns blazing next year with th3 core of Bailly, Sanchez, Lukaku, Herera And De Gea . We also need a fully focused Pogba or he would again be in the spotlight next year and cause headache.
{Ed004's Note - The issue with sacking Jose is it sets a precedent. He's going to finish second this season. If we sack him;
a) who do we replace him with that's better? there's no Klopp or Pep on the market
b) what top mangers would risk us? we obviously have a poor winning mentality and sack a manager that's gotten second, even last manager got sacked the day he won the FA cup. Not sure we want to get a rep of sacking a manager at first sign of stuttering}
10 May 2018 23:02:01
True ed, attitude and a bit of heart goes a long way, there's as laid back attitude with the players, it's like we will get paid anyway.
The way we are playing isn't related to a United team.
I hope there's changes, big changes.
10 May 2018 23:42:40
Exactly Ed just stick with Mourinho and give him what he wants and we will win the season next year if the players play with their hearts. The team is carrying a lot of passengera and they need to be rid.
11 May 2018 06:20:23
I find it funny how everyone blames only the players for their precieved lack of passion.
The success we have seen under Sir Alex was created by the attitude he instilled into the players. He made them want to fight, he motivated them to give thier all. So why doesn't Jose get any of the blame for out players precieved poor attitude?
We have a manager who goes from sulking to gloating but is never happy. He is living in a hotel, has flirted with other teams and is generally unhappy with being our manager. Surely if the players can see any of that then it's likely to affect their attitude in a negative way?
Jose's teams have always been about fight and grit because Jose has always been about fight and grit. However, the Jose we have at United just looks tired, worn thin, lacking anger and fight and generally unhappy. And surprise surprise that's how our team looks.
We keep blaming the players, but these players have shown more fight under other managers. So why not under Jose?
11 May 2018 06:37:04
I agree with Ed004 and I have said this before, sacking another manager will not be attractive especially now . As to Shappys point I think the players, well some of them, have been found out by Mourinho and have an attitude. In those circumstances it’s them or the manager, if the manager delivers improvement, as he has, like it or not, then it’s stand by the manager or face a club where players get what they want. We can’t have that.
11 May 2018 07:55:14
We've shown plenty of fight in big games in the second half of the season. The fact we don't for the lesser teams suggests poor attitude on their part.
11 May 2018 08:07:50
Shappy, a very simple question. Which manager was that under whom these players showed more fight? Care to enlighten please.
On the players let's be honest and agree that most of these players are sub par either talent wise or attitude wise. The likes of Shaw, Martial, Darmian etc show that week in week out either in the match day squad or possibly in training.
Its for all to see that the past few games where there is nothing to play for have been more of a showcase for these players to be put up on the shop.
Dont you think for one moment that we have over achieved with this squad? Man for man can we compete with City? They have a complete squad while we are playing sulkers. We have sacked 2 managers while the players have stayed put and there lies the problem. You can keep playing musical chairs with the managers but they will all fall till those broken chairs are changed. City have Lay Z boy recliners while we have chairs with 3 legs limping around.
11 May 2018 08:22:28
It's not finishing second that's the problem, it's the boring dull football.
It's a problem in itself but also commercially for the club. In a post above Eric79 says he's not renewing his season ticket and I'm sure there are many more like him. Sure, there are plenty of people who will take their place but the fan base will shrink as young people are more attracted to supporting City or Liverpool or Madrid etc because they play more exciting football.
My opinion is to sack Jose and set a new precedent of only exciting attacking football allowed at Man Utd. That said, we also need a massive (and I mean massive) clear out of players.
11 May 2018 08:57:27
Redman, this is an issue that has followed Jose all his career. He isn't flexible enough to work with people who aren't exactly like him.
You say these players have been "found out" by Jose. Yet Sir Alex never "found out" players. Some players played well under Sir Alex and some played poorly, yet every single one tried their best and gave their all in every game.
Jose is unable to get a tune out of players I know for a fact Sir Alex could.
The Ed's have said Jose isn't completely happy at United, and his actions back that up (living in a hotel, flirting with PSG and his general demeanor) .
So that raises the question of just how long will Jose be here for?
One more season, two? So is it worth wasting more money selling good players to bring in expensive (often older) players to suit a manger who is unlikely to stick around for the long term?
I'll say it now, we will never win the title under Jose. He just isn't the same manager anymore. I think he need to look at international management, that suits him far better now. That way he can live with his family in London or wherever he wants. His grinding style suits cup competitions (as shown with three cup final appearances in two seasons, while not challenging for the title) . Plus I think it was Ed001 who said since his time at Real Madrid he hasn't shown an interest in helping players improve individually, which wouldn't be his remit at an international manager.
I know you really like Jose, I think he has been an amazing manager, and I liked the personality he had when he first came to England. However, the Jose we have now doesn't appear to have the same hunger and drive, he seems unhappy and sullen.
He is either sulking sat on the bench or gloating about his past glories in the press room.
We won't win the title like that, we will pick up cups here and there but never truly challenge for the title. Whatever happens this summer I expect us to finish lower next season than we have this one.
I can see the signs that Jose isn't going to succeed, that is why on this occasion I would be reluctant to back the manager and move on highly talented players to replace them with expensive 29 year olds.
11 May 2018 09:26:13
Sacking another manger is not ideal but are we really ready to waste another season of this garbage under Jose. We all know he cannot and will not change nor will his style of football. How can players like rash martial sanchez and pogba all look ineffective they cannot all be that bad consistently. Our style of football is nothing short of horrendous, even with nothing to play for and a dead game we play the same stale football no ambition or thought of entertaining anyone. Does it matter who we sign in the summer does anyone actually believe that we will not be watching the same bus parking tactics against rivals next season.
11 May 2018 13:04:25
Shappy
SAF had no problem with Ince Kanchelskis Hughes Beckham. It was his way or the highway no matter no much they tried.
Oh and I don’t “really like Mourinho”, my preference is recorded many times on here but there are issues that need fixing that require some cojones and sacking someone now to put (insert latest fancy football playing name) a nice football coach will end in tears again. I want good football but you have to build to it and Jose gets another year from me.
10 May 2018 21:46:29
Grabs Pogba by the throat - gets a yellow card, wow! 👏🏻👏🏻 Good thing Paul handled him like a ragdoll😂😂.
{Ed004's Note - Think it sums up the standard of Refereeing in the premiership.}
10 May 2018 22:15:36
Ref looked out of breath aswell, remember Ed001 mentioning something about Referee's fitness levels. Beat Chelsea in the final and look forward to next season. Onwards and Upwards!
{Ed004's Note - Sure Moss has been criticised by pundits and players for deliberately awarding freekicks and delaying them from being taken so he can take a breather}
10 May 2018 21:11:47
Why is it that when I watch this Utd side without Martial and Rashford I feel like I wanna sleep!
Zzzzzzzzzzz
We are like Liverpool under the fat controller.
I hope we bring some excitement next year.
10 May 2018 22:47:27
I don't know mate, those two both played against Brighton and that was even worse (hard to fathom) .
Watching City and Liverpool only goes to highlight further how woefully tedious almost every game we play in is to watch. Shame.
10 May 2018 23:44:06
Isn't the point here that the two top teams that everyone likes to watch in liverpool and citeh play attacking football, some have said but yeah what has klopp won, well being in the final i think helps answer that one, most young footballers from europe all want to play for liverpool and citeh because of the buzz surrounding the club and how the players exude confidence and the joy wanting to play football as united used to play it, do united exude that same air of excitement and anticipation?, even finishing 2nd doesn't seem to be lifting the malaise that some believe has set in, maybe the summer signings will turn things around, but i have a feeling that if martial is sold, and goes to a club who put their arm around him and coax him along rather that trying to sergeant major him into doing things, i reckon he'll turn out to be a better player than mo salah, if i'm wrong then okay, i just hope jose lightens up a bit, he's a top manager for sure, but this earning his trust thing is s bit too devisive for me, he should take them out on the lash, let everyone have a bitch about whatever issues are weighing them down then wipe the slate clean and crack on from there, otherwise the chinese whispers old tosh could set in, and nobody wants to see that-right where's that barley wine gone.
10 May 2018 20:38:53
Half-time. Time to hit twitter to scroll through the sea of creative gifs portraying just how insipid this United side is.
10 May 2018 20:29:10
Please please please sign Fekir from Lyon
Super player and the rumours here is that he is in his way to Klopp. would be perfect for United as the playmaker we soooo badly need.
10 May 2018 21:42:56
Brilliant player but seems you are right he looks to be on his way to Liverpool. This team needs some serious investment there are some very poor players. Summer couldn’t come sooner enough.
11 May 2018 10:50:21
According to Fekir's father the scouse deal is not true, nothing in place at the moment so can still be a possibility!
10 May 2018 19:02:34
That's a funny looking team for tonight. 3 at the back? Sanchez centre forward?
Nice to see shaw play and in an attacking role. Badly needed rest for matic and young but still no Bailly.
10 May 2018 19:22:24
It’s rather odd and, without being hyper-critical, somewhat negative. Looking forward to pre-match interview with Jose. Is he picking World Cup players, putting players in the shop window, sending “you’re not good enough” messages or resting players for next week. Either way winning seems a distant motivation for this mob.
They’ll probably play a blinder now. 0-5. 🤪.
10 May 2018 19:23:30
Worrying why Jose doesn't pick our best defender in Bailly. Hope rumours of him leaving are just that.
10 May 2018 19:28:50
I think the opposite timbo looks attacking to me. Should see pogba and Jessie pushed on and sanchez stay high where he is best. Neither rash nor martial deserved to be kept in the team they were both shocking at the weekend.
10 May 2018 20:28:51
It’s all perception Ken. Maybe my glass is half empty, but I see five defenders and two predominantly defensive midfielders. Against a very poor and nothing to play for a West Ham.
10 May 2018 21:45:44
Was no need to play a third cb against West Ham away. Playing without a striker was very evident today with Sanchez dropping deep. I thought Sanchez looked decent when making runs beyond the last man. Clear now that martial is on his way. Didn’t even get off the bench. I thought the one shining light was shaw. Look a threat and defensively pretty sound. Smalling on the other hand was ripped a new one three times by arnautovic. Bring on the weekend and hopefully see some of the youngsters because I’m dying to see a little bit of passion and intensity.
{Ed004's Note - Such a depressing game. Luke Shaw is a very infuriating player and I fully understand why he's in Jose bad books. He is very good on the ball in tight spaces, links play very well, very quick and a very good tackler. However, not in shape at all, lacks a final ball and there is no urgency in his play but I think that's down to lack of fitness. There were so many occasions were he could have bombed down the line but just didn't}
10 May 2018 22:23:23
Is a lack of fitness due to lack of play time, or is a lack of play time due to a lack of fitness? I just don't know.
{Ed004's Note - I don't care if he hasn't played in 6 months he is a professional athlete on probably close to 100 grand a week. He should be in peak physical condition and he blatantly isn't}
10 May 2018 22:27:14
Agree ed. His final ball is poor and he seems to hit in hope. But I do believe he will improve with games. There is clear raw talent and ability there but Jose doesn’t fancy him. There was one point where shaw had a shot from distance and Jose berated him. Seems the players look either stifled or devoid of ideas as soon as the cross the half way line. It’s really depressing ed! I really hope the right investments in the summer will improve things because I’m not sure I can take another season of depressing football. Especially as I am thinking about buying a season ticket for next year after cancelling it since Fergie retired.
{Ed004's Note - The football was good at the start of the season so I would not let the past few weeks put you off getting a season ticket when we have had nothing to play for. I'm hoping Shaw gets himself fit over preseason like he did for LvG final season however I'm not getting my hopes up. Decent full backs and a competent cb to partner Bailly will improve us massively defensively and offensively}
10 May 2018 23:17:17
Match fitness is different to fitness though.
{Ed004's Note - I understand that but Shaw still looks a stone over weight. He was gassed by 60th minute mark}
10 May 2018 23:19:27
Yeh think you are right ed. The style really needs to improve but I’m sure Jose and the board know this and they will invest accordingly. A new defence will give us a much stronger platform to work off. The manager needs to find a way of getting the attacking play more cohesive and energetic. It’s worrying how poor we look without Lukaku. I feel martial or rashford should have been given a run up front tonight but it’s clear that martial is off now.
{Ed004's Note - Agreed 100% I think Martial is off this summer and if that's the case we need a top right sided player such as Griezmann, Fekir, Dembele, Pulisic etc}
10 May 2018 23:26:42
Not trying to be an arse Ed, I'm just concerned that if we buy another young prospect with potential, we'll be questioning his attitude / commitment this time next year.
Seems to be the trend these days.
{Ed004's Note - Hopefully not, whoever Jose buys he tends to give them more of a chance to make it}
11 May 2018 07:11:29
Shaw was one of our better players last night .
10 May 2018 14:25:13
So it looks like our top ever scorer has realised his time in the epl and at the highest level is over.
Wayne Rooney was a terrific player for us for many years. He owns some great records and achieved so much as an individual and as a team player.
I for one wanted him to leave us 2 or 3 years earlier than he did but nonetheless I wish him well. It looks like a good decision i hope his family embrace the opportunity and stick together.
Best of luck if you move abroad and thanks for the memories Wayne.
10 May 2018 14:58:10
Been a fantastic player who played with his heart on his sleeve and ran himself ragged all over the pitch. Always been a massive fan but seems the time is right for him to go. Unfortunately his body cannot do what it used to do I wish him all the best. How great it would be to have a Wayne Rooney in his prime in this current united team. Miss that tenacity and passion.
10 May 2018 15:02:28
Leaves his mark in every season, halfway line goal vs West Ham was stunning.
10 May 2018 15:17:44
He was awful for years shouldve moved out of United years ago but good luck to him and his new team in America.
10 May 2018 18:11:05
Just seen that Wayne Rooney has been to visit Sir Alex Ferguson.
'His speech is improving and he can now string a sentence together, ' said Fergie. 😂
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
10 May 2018 14:04:41
Darijo Srna (Shakhtar captain) : "Fred now is going to Manchester. Doesn't know if City or United. " #MUFC
-Eds/ Posters: Are United looking at one midfielder or two?
In: Fred, Milinkovic Savic, Alderweireld and Sandro
Out: Fellaini, Smalling, Blind and Darmian
Dream window!
10 May 2018 14:49:37
We are looking for two mid fielders.
1st one is going to be one from savic, Fred or Kroos.
I think qe would end up going for Savic as we like spending big on a midfielder.
10 May 2018 15:00:25
Seems we are after two Scholes. That would be a dream window for sure. Seems the midfielders we are interested in are Fred, Jorginho and Milinkovic Savic. I think pogba will stay put and Carrick will retire with fellaini leaving. Maybe even a chance Herrera will too. If he does I would love to sign 2 out of those three players and promote pereira and fosu mensah to the squad. May see mctominay go on loan.
10 May 2018 15:01:28
Thanks Singh, so Savic or Fred but not both? If i had to pick one it would be Savic, machine!
10 May 2018 15:12:41
Savic i believe is first choice by the club and Mourinho, Kroos is preferrd by Mourinho so maybe second choice and Fred is third choice.
10 May 2018 15:16:33
For the second midfielder its going to be between Jorginho but he wants Man city and guardiola.
Fabinho but isn't really preferred and Casemiro who is a Jose Mourinho favourite.
I reckon it will be Casemiro and Savic that will be signed.
If we sign big on a lb such as Sandro then Savic might not be possible and may go for Kroos instead.
10 May 2018 15:18:58
Agree Park, would love to see Pereira and Fosu given a chance, along with Tunazebe but i hope Fellaini and Smalling are sold, we should pay a club to take them off us lol. Midfield options of Pogba Fred Matic Savic Pereira Herrera would be very very strong indeed. Also need to sort out the width, can barely remember seeing any attacks come down the right wing, would swap Martial for Pulisic in a heartbeat.
10 May 2018 15:36:47
I'd take Casemiro and Savic, but one thing is for sure, we NEED to get the right players in, players who suit the 'system' rather than superstars like Bale and Dybala. We must put up a proper title challenge next season and progress into the latter stages of the CL. Before every window we say 'the deadwood needs to be sold', hopefully its done this time round. Just desperate to see us properly competing for titles again, been far too long.
10 May 2018 15:41:10
Think city will sign Jorginho and we will sign Savic and Fred. Savic to replace Fellaini, Fred to replace Herrera who will head back to Spain. The big question is who will replace Carrick?
10 May 2018 15:51:08
No-one needs to replace Fellaini, he's that bad, i could do a better job than him in our midfield, dreadful player.
10 May 2018 16:28:18
Agree Scholes need to be signing players that fit the system. Need to stop with the square pegs in round holes. Which is why full backs are the priority for me. Agree buggy unfortunately Jorginho wants city as he would have been an ideal Carrick replacement. What we need is for Jose to replicate his great Chelsea teams’ midfields. We have a makele sort of player in matic already but need to be rotating him more or he will burn out by November again. We have similar lampard player in pogba and pereira for me can slot into that role if need be. We miss an engine in midfield. An Essien in his prime would have been ideal for us. From what I’ve seen from Fred he seems to be a box to box player and would be a very welcome addition. Milinkovic Savic looks an outstanding player and I don’t buy into the notion him and pogba may not be able to play together as they are too similar. I don’t necessarily think we need a like for like replacement for Carrick but someone that provides energy and the ability to pass the ball forward as we seem to only have pogba who can do so.
10 May 2018 17:09:50
The thing is, if we buy players, 'who fit the system', what happens when Jose leaves, and a new man with different ideas on how to play, comes in?
10 May 2018 17:55:28
Players are dynamic, very important thing is to bring in qualities and improve our squad.
Good players will always adapt different systems.
10 May 2018 18:12:05
Like Pogba?
10 May 2018 18:29:43
Good question Stevie. That's why so much time and money is spent by some clubs on researching the character of the player.
I look at some of our players and they are not busting a gut to win or at least it doesn't appear so.
People get upset when the manager calls that out sometimes, I have to say more often than not he is right.
We have a core group of about 10 or 12 players here for the last 4 or 5 years that have never put a title competing seadon together for 3 different managers. 6, 7 or 8 of the squad that began this season won't be here next season and they won't be missed 1 bit. Carrick ibra and miki for sure fellaini? Shaw darmian blind? Mata? Herrera? Martial? Rojo? Jones? All with the exception of jones and rojo have only 1 year left on their contracts. The club has some big months ahead trying to sort a squad for next season. Some of those will get a new contract but not many I suspect.
10 May 2018 18:31:03
Is he good enough?
10 May 2018 18:42:39
89 million says he's supposed to be! 😁.
10 May 2018 18:44:29
Ken, I can only see 3, maybe 4 tops coming in. Very rarely see more than that come in. Unless 'Arry is the manager. 😁.
10 May 2018 18:58:34
I agree steve 4 in plus tfm? Mctom? Tuanzebe? Pereira? Of course sanchez is in already so I think it's likely 6 or 7 will leave.
10 May 2018 19:22:55
5 dislikes on me saying i could do a better job than Fellaini, i'm not that bad lads😂😂.
10 May 2018 19:42:13
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I'm with you 3 in 3 ish out no more talk of 8 is ridiculous and always has been.
{Ed004's Note - I could see Jose being ruthless this next transfer window. Could easily see 5 or 6 signings with a lot going. I reckon there'll be 4 minimum}
10 May 2018 19:46:35
I have a feeling Perreira might be away. I hope not, though.
10 May 2018 20:14:06
I agree ed i see 4 in a 6 or so out.
{Ed004's Note - I'm just hoping we get a rb, cb, lb and cm. Anything else is a bonus but I could see us moving for a second midfielder for cover and a replacement for Martial if he goes}
10 May 2018 20:48:53
Agree ed004 who do you see coming at right back I've not seen is linked with anybody really?
{Ed004's Note - I have no idea somebody who can cross would be a massive addition to the squad. I think ed1 mentioned Cancelo awhile back and he would be a good option}
10 May 2018 11:08:03
What order would you all put united priorities I would put them as
1. A new Left back and a new contract for de gea.
2. A new Box to box cm,
3. A right sided winger
4. contract extensions for martial and herrera (to at the very least keep their value for next summer if jm doesn't fancy them)
4. Deep lying midfield playmaker (Carrick replacement)
5. A world class cb
6. Right back.
I've put right back last as young and valencia can share the right back slot for a year as long we get a quality lb plus hopefully tfm might prove to be good enough.
Outgoing aren't priorities but I can see quite a few going to make space in the squad and recoup cash. I think we all would be surprised to see Shaw darmian blind here next season but I wouldn't be surprised to also see mata leave especially if its Jose's plan to go to a 4-3-3
Those four could easily bring in 60mil which could be useful if the rumor that united are "only" willing to spend £150mil is true.
10 May 2018 11:31:10
1. New LB
2. New RB
3. Sell fringe/ unwanted players
4. New backup striker
5. New CM
6. New RM
7. New CB
8. Fellaini.
10 May 2018 11:57:55
New LB
New RB
New CM
New CB
At least 1 proper wide man who sticks wide and can get to a byline
Offload unwanted players/ players wanting away.
10 May 2018 12:06:18
1. New LB.
2. New RB.
3. New dominant centre-half.
4. Two new midfielders, goodbye Carrick good riddance the wig.
5. Sign-up De Gea.
6. Goodbye Smalling, Valencia, Darmian
7. Get Fosu-Mensa back. Get Tuanzebe back. Get Andreas Periera back.
10 May 2018 12:20:13
New rb lb cm×2 are priority. Imo. 'rw and cb are of less concern to me right now.
Agree with getting herrera and martial either tied down with contract or sold . This must be a priority.
Selling blind darmian shaw fellaini is just as important.
10 May 2018 12:35:01
1. New contract extension for Anthony Martial.
2.) new RW
3.) new CM
4.) use luke shaw as left back
5.) new manager is jose mourinho doesn't fancy anthony martial.
10 May 2018 12:57:30
Most want 4 plus signings. Apart from dsg who is keeping a tight grasp on the purse strings wanting only 2 and a new manager how much would your signings cost and therefore is it realistic? How much would fabinho, Sandro, sms and Kroos cost in this market?
10 May 2018 13:16:02
Now ken cb would be my biggest concern, smalling or Jones I would keep one as backup. Something doesn't seem to be right with baily.
I go to spurs and try to get Toby in.
10 May 2018 13:19:32
I honestly think if we got two world class full backs we wouldn’t need wingers and could mount a title challenge with the addition of Savic. Three players could transform us IMO.
10 May 2018 13:43:43
I hear you Leahy. Not sure what to make of the Bailly situation. Assuming all good there then I think him lindelof smalling rojo and 1 other would be ideal but i'd rather not have the other if its at the expense of a rb another season with valencia at rb is unthinkable. Maybe if we get a good lb young could do a good job at rb if the right player is not attainable.
10 May 2018 13:56:04
Bailly is young, a dip in form after an injury hit season isn’t the end of the world. Think he will be back to his best next year.
10 May 2018 14:17:46
Schnauzer.
To me the price is irrelevant. The manager will have identified 2 or 3 players for each position he wants filled. If he gets the right man for the right position I don't care if he costs 5m or 50m.
Lots of competition for the best talent.
10 May 2018 15:55:28
Ken - indeed as long the person is an improvement on what we have the price is irrelevant
the point I wanted to make and get peoples views on with regards to price was what would be a good and realistic transfer window.
10 May 2018 08:26:03
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Premier League Match Preview Thursday 10th May 2018
10 May 2018 14:18:07
Great and sound preview. Absolutely nothing really to play for.
BUT the best and most important is to spot Martial breaking a smile. That would be more satisfying than a 5 goal win for us 🤣🤣🤣.
Absolutely super Ed . Can’t stop laughing 🤣👍👏.
{Ed001's Note - cheers mate.}
10 May 2018 07:35:06
“In this moment, he is staying for me, yes”. Jose quote on Pogba.
We’re always looking at the words a player or manager uses when talking about transfers and most often interpret it wrong. But that’s an odd comment.
My take is he won’t be seeing out his contract. Maybe one more year. My point being, I could be completely wrong, but I’m not sure I care if he doesn’t.
10 May 2018 08:45:59
Timbo - I agree I read the quotes and thought it was a bit strange considering when we first signed Pogba we all thought we were getting a world class player and someone to build the team around. I kind of interpreted it that nobody has come in for him with a deal acceptable to the Club. He stoped well short of saying he's indispensable and not for sale. I'm sure Ed 2 said a lot of Clubs baulked at the price (including agent fees) when Utd signed him from Juventus so I'm not sure any deal now will appeal considering his current form and he still has three years to run on his contract. Star billing at the World Cup could potentially change that I suppose.
Things can change pretty quickly in football and if he hits some form and the team is winning next season then everybody's happy. If he still wants to move then at least his value will have increased.
I somehow get the impression that Pogba and Martial think they are too good for Utd and it's the team or manager hampering their form rather than the other way around. I just get the feeling they both have little desire in fighting for their place and think they could just walk into another top team in Europe. I hope I'm wrong!
10 May 2018 12:38:47
DLIB, I think sadly you're far from wrong.
10 May 2018 06:47:19
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 10th May 2018