Manchester United Banter Archive December 11 2014

11 Dec 2014 20:59:08
Alot of rumours that Vidic may come back in january. I think he would be a great quickfix. He knows all about the club, he has a lot of experience and he would go straight into the team. He would not be a long term, but until the end of the season?

He has not made an impact at Inter, but i think cause of a new league, new language and that he played in the same team for so long. I would think he is a better choice even than Vlaar, as a short term.

Of course would we be able to sign Hummels, Godin etc etc it would be another case, but unlikely they will come in january.

What you guys think?

11 Dec 2014 21:18:48
There was a reason why we didn't put up much of a fight to keep him when it was clear he could be going, vidic's age has caught up with him. Great player for us but I think it's just lazy stories or even his agent trying to float the idea.

I wouldn't hold your breath on it happening mate.

11 Dec 2014 21:49:34
I hope we do not buy anyone as a "quick fix", especially when the club has been and is continuing to look to sell surplus players. I don't see how Vlaar or Vidic would help the current situation because we are not able to have a consistent defensive line that can gel together. Any defensive purchases the club does going forward, should have a long term outlook in my opinion

I'm with Chris, we need to know when to let players go and I think we got it right with Vidic.

12 Dec 2014 12:18:35
I agree we got it spot on when we got rid of him. The whole story makes absolute zero sense and I imagine was written so that the press could write this that I read this morning.

'Manchester United Transfer News: Blow for Van Gaal as Agent Rules Out January Move for Defender'

The press love to make something up and then call it a 'blow' when it doesn't happen. I am sure LVG isn't that bothered that we can't re-sign a player that isn't better than the players we have and proved that for 2 years.

He screwed us having pictures done signing for Inter whilst still our captain he couldn't leave quick enough now he's made to look crap he wants back
He's past it by 1-2 years let him keep his 3 year contract at Inter

12 Dec 2014 15:30:54
Vidic is finished in the EPL and was 12 moths ago
He should have been stripped of the captaincy when he signed for Inter while contracted to us.
No way back for him IMO.

Just let go, he was slowing down two years ago and while he's a great leader, the time has passsed him now.
Let's concentrate on getting someone for the future.

11 Dec 2014 15:38:16
I just popped over the the Liverpool site for a bit of a laugh and it really did cheer me up. They are in meltdown and a manager who was world class 4 months ago is now 'that man in charge' and 'useless' and many other things. They have turned on the manager quicker than my Mrs turns on me when I stay out late, and it is fantastic to see. I imagine that must have been what it was like for them coming on here last season watching many people slagging off the manager at any opportunity.

I also noticed AJH had popped over there and asked them what they thought the result would be on Sunday and every single one of them thinks they will lose, mainly ignoring everything AJH asked about United and just laying into how bad their own team is.

So, as I imagine none of them will be on here (unless they beat us on Sunday then we will suddenly see loads of them) what do we all think about Sunday? The fans have turned on Liverpool, but a win at Old Trafford for them and the fickle lot will all turn again. Are the Liverpool fans just saying they think they will lose to soften the blow if they actually do?

I am hoping we do to them what they did to us last year and annihilate them putting another nail into Rodgers coffin, but I think it may be a tight game. Like for Liverpool, a big win for us on Sunday would give us a shed load of confidence going into a tricky Christmas period, and there is something so so sweet about beating them lot.

We need to retaliate for last season . I hope we don't give away any penalties or red cards! Otherwise i think we will trash them!

From the lpool page :
Yesterday's Poll: Does Brendan Rodgers still have your backing? Yes - 16% No - 84%

Gds2, I've been on here lately, and you cannot really blame us for slating rogers at the moment.he looks clueless, just look at his recent team selections, especially against basle in a game they had to win he had no strikers on the bench and ended up with skrtel up front, mignolet is dodgy, and Johnson, skrtel
And Enrique are all a liability.he has spent over 100 million in summer and hardly plays the signings he made.so all in all you must be favourites this weekend and if we do win by some miracle I can't honestly see loads of people proclaiming rogers is back, let's face it we are just coming to realise just how good Suarez was for us.

11 Dec 2014 17:28:50
Fair play Rob, I have seen you on here mate and I nearly mentioned that in my post.

We cannot blame some people for slating Rodgers but last season when you all thought he was the best thing since sliced break and we all said he wasn't you all got very defensive.

I as surprised how negative they all were about their chances. Anything can happen in these games but their confidence appears to have gone completely.

11 Dec 2014 20:47:20
They have as much confidence as we had last season, both fans and players. Its the absolute best time to have this match, but then again you never know about these games. BR must be the best example how fast things change in the game.

Agree ajh. This will be a tight game make no mistake.
I hope we're "brave" and have a go at them. Basel did and got plenty of joy. Carrick, Herrera, di maria and fellaini in midfield and Rooney rvp at top. Have a go at them.

11 Dec 2014 21:47:30
Two shaky defences, one good attack. I hope to God this doesn't come back and bite me on the bum, but I'm more confident for this weekend, than I have been in these games for a while.

11 Dec 2014 23:47:25
I'm calling it now, 2-0 to United.

11 Dec 2014 13:08:25
Hi Eds, all, hope everyone is well in the build up to Christmas.
Just wanted to offer my thoughts on our start to the season, I really am very pleased.
Firstly, Fellani. The £28million flop of the decade is playing with confidence and making a difference for us. LVG can take credit for this especially when you consider DM brought him and arguably would have known him much much better as a player than LVG due to Everton link etc.
Secondly, Rooney. I remember the negativity being shown towards him over the Summer and the thoughts of some that he was a waste of space etc. He looks to me like a complete player who is scoring goals, the captaincy has helped and for England is also doing the business.
Thirdly, Falcao. If you told me 18 months ago that we would get this man on an initial loan deal for £6million with a view to a permanent move then I would have bitten your arm off. I guarantee once he gets up to match fitness he will make Costa look like Torres.
Fourthly, injuries. Despite what anyone else thinks we have had a disaster when its come to player availability week by week. Look how injuries have damaged Arsenal's season, we are sitting third, and that brings me onto my next point.
Finally, league position. We are THIRD in the table. Our result at Southampton was lucky but this is more like the United of old, winning games when not at full strength. Both Chelsea and City have got managers that have been with their sides for at least 12 months and with no serious departures for either of course they should be 1 and 2. Liverpool lost one player and look at them.

Too much negativity from a lot of you at times guys but personally, I am so happy with LVG and the job that he is doing. Let's hope it continues.

KingGiggsy

Pretty good summer. I think we are a CB, CM and potentially Robben away from winning the league next season - we will push for second this season but I think Chelsea despite their defeat will get it.

A good read KG. Spot on!

11 Dec 2014 15:39:39
Christ, I thought I was optimistic, good post KG and something many should read to see the positives out of what could have been a tricky season.

Shame the Beast isn't here, he would have a good 20 paragraph rant at that post!

Wouldn't mind Maschernao for the cdm role

11 Dec 2014 10:36:53
I thought we could have some fun and since we are all spectators of CL this year and get some predictions on who wins it now that the group stage is over. I will go First

BARCELONA:))

I think Real Madrid will do it and be the first to retain it. They look so strong and with Ronaldo in the form he is, wow.

Real Madrid or Bayern München IMO

Real Madrid

Real Madrid 😁

Liverpool. Oh, wait a minute. :-)

Real Madrid

Barca with Messi sweeping 'em all

Deeps.

Real Madrid

Real madrid

Real Madrid, their form so far this season has been fantastic. 19 wins in a row is an outstanding achievement however I know the season is long and they have a long way to go yet, but their players just seem to be doing the business each week and Ronaldo is in astonishing form.
Chelsea and Madrid Final, with Madrid winning it out.

11 Dec 2014 15:12:02
It's got to be Real Madrid.

11 Dec 2014 15:21:21
Chelsea

Fancy Chelsea myself Ctr city are viable contenders after the bayern munich win

Chelsea Real final. Unsure of the winner

11 Dec 2014 16:38:12
Real Madrid to make history. But never underestimate that little toad, Mourinho :)

Bayern Munich, real good but it hardly ever gets won by same team twice in a row

Real Madrid would seem a good choice with the form they're in.
GCU I don't get that feeling people had 3-4yrs ago when talking about Barcelona. There just seems to be something not quite right about them now-a-days and they still look shaky at the back.

11 Dec 2014 02:47:47
Hi Eds, Any truth to the rumours linking pep Guardiola to united this summer?

{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}

11 Dec 2014 10:54:17
Ed002 a question if you don't mind, if LVG does move on this summer who do you think the candidates would be to replace him?

{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to that at this time.}