Manchester United Banter Archive June 14 2013

 

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14 Jun 2013 21:00:44
although I wish ronaldo would return next season, I think that he won't come until the season after. I think totenham will have an agreement with Madrid that bale can go to real madrid after next season, abit the way it happened with ronaldo for us, then that will pave the way for ronaldo to join us
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Ronaldo won world player of the year being at utd and we was feared before stepping in the pitch. Bale wouldn't offer that. Very good player but if he loses his pace then he's done! Ronaldo is technically on another planet! Sure Blale will do well in Spain as all the ones who flopped in England look class over there (kanoute, forlan, Rossi, pongolle

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Technically with the ball he is on another planet but if he lost a yard of pace and power his game would suffer too and he is 5 years odd older. i'd be delighted yet surprised if we signed either, but all this talk of Bale if he loses a yard of pace and not thinking of Ronaldos game is a bit strange, he is hardly Theo Walcott!
Invisible STuey

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14 Jun 2013 20:59:31
Ronaldo at 28 or Bale at 23. Both valued at around 80m. Bale has to be the better option purely on age and career longitivity.

KARNI

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There's 4. 5 years between them. I would bet that Ronaldo will keep playing at his current level for another five years straight. I would also bet that Bale will never reach Ronaldo's level in the next five years and he will start to decline before Ronaldo.

Sydney!

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Completely agree Sydney! People are naive to just how good Ronaldo is! Bale has been good the last couple of seasons but will he be as good for the following 9? Ronaldo has and will have a great career! His stats for Madrid are astounding! I think he's a better player than Messi as Ronaldo doesn't need a team built round him. If Messi wasn't playing today then he may arguably be considered as the best player ever. Bale will just go down as a very good player. Giggs in his prime was better than Bale but was he world class? Players probably have a better judgment than us but a decent fullback has taken bale out the game. Not many do it to Ronanldo as he doesn't rely on just pace. Anyway. I think you get my point!

Adz

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If Bale keeps getting niggles and injuries possibly, if he doesn't and with Ronaldos age, I would have thought Bale will be at his peak as Ronaldo is now in 5 years and Ronaldo will be in his last season personally
Invisible STuey

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14 Jun 2013 18:47:50
Will Ronaldo Return?

Although I don't think he will, I can see why people think he might (Plus its very nice to read). Sometimes even I get caught up in reading all the different scenarios in the papers and on the net eg if R Madrid land Bale or When new manager is appointed. In all honesty I don't think its inconceivable. And I think I would cream in my big white undies if he did.

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Perhaps a tad too much information Paul

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We are all doomed to the addiction of transfer rumour addiction. now EVEN the great Paul_Welsh has got caught up in the scenario, there is no escape
Invisible Stuey

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14 Jun 2013 18:07:05
wot would people prefer a summer of:
ins
garay
thiago
strootman (or another physical midfielder)
lewandowski

or
ins
ronaldo
bale
and stick with the midfield and defence options we have. gota say i'd prefer the second option even though it makes less sense.

vinny

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The midfield area is the first are we should address in the summer. Plus I don't think we need both Ronaldo and Bale, just one of them would be perfect.

Nicolas_United

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Ronaldo AND Bale?

That's not Fifa, it's Railroad Tycoon!

"Buy them, Buy them all. There's GOLD in them there hills!"

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14 Jun 2013 16:46:18
Eds, could you answer a quick question? I know Jorge Mendes has many clients, including some on our current squad. Would you happen to know who are his clients that we are linked with?

Cheers, {Ed002's Note - Possibly di María.}

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Isn't he Garay's agent as well

I saw a tweet by Manutdredcafe saying Jorge Mendes had been good to us. I assumed it meant the agreement to sign Garay. i'll be over the moon if it's Di Maria as well {Ed002's Note - He is Garay's agent as well.}

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Thanks ED002. If we do happen to get Strootman and Thiago, who would be first choice? I'd like to see a Carrick/Thiago partnership and a Strootman/Cleverley pair. Di Maria would no doubt improve our winger selection, but what wing would be play on? If Rooney stays then Kagawa has to play out left again in order to fit both into the line up. We all know that Kagawa likes that no. 10 role behind the striker, but will Moyes be pressured into starting him over Rooney? So in the case of Rooney playing the no. 10 role we would have Di Maria, Valencia, Zaha, and possibly Nani all fighting for the RW position. I have faith in Nani and for 10 mill I think we should just keep him. He had an off year and is inconsistant, but I think that he is still useful squad player, more so than Young in my opinion.

Cheers, {Ed002's Note - Think about the squad not the team.}

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Would like to see cleverly leave united just not good enough to wear the shirt

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14 Jun 2013 18:02:24
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, rumours which the Italian has addressed in the media: “There are things to be proud of but I am not sure if they are true, ” he told Gazzetta dello Sport. “I have not heard from anyone at Manchester United or Monaco. When I talk with my club everything will become clearer. ”

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14 Jun 2013 17:51:57
Surprised to see that this season we scored exactly the same amount of goals as last year and actually conceded 10 more
Jred

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Yet we still came second last year. This goes to show how unlucky we were to lose the title, even if we should blame ourselves for the last 6-7 games that had been left.

Nicolas_United

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14 Jun 2013 17:44:51
Interesting to hear that Marchisio is proud to be linked with us. I have said all along that he is the complete midfielder that would instantly improve us and would slot alongside Carrick. If he was to come in then I think that he would be the best midfielder in the League. Carrick sitting and Marchisio box2box would be a quite brilliant combination. Even £30 million would be a snip. I would actually choose him over someone like Bale or Lewandowski. He would immediately solve a pressing concern and would give us at least 5 good years given that he is still only 27 which is nothing these days.

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He would not solve our midfield problems. Juve plays a special formation and he plays in a 3 man midfield and he always play infront of Pirlo and left of Vidal or he plays right behind the striker. I live in Slovenia and one of my friends (former teammates too) is Rene Krhin who plays in Serie A (Bologna) and he said that Marchisio is incredible player and one of the best players he had to cover. He would be good for United but he isn't that good in a 2 man midfield. I would rather have Thiago or Strootman (cheaper + younger)

Pato

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Dont take the p1ss Pato, AC haven't sold you to Maribor

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I would take him over strootman anyway.

Shahram

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14 Jun 2013 17:10:11
A question for eds and syd, shappy, fresh etc. How do you rate Andres Pereira? I heard he's a very good midfielder and he's a very good free kicker. He's highly rated by Man Utd. Do you guys think will he get his debut next season. ?

Saher Baloch

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Indeed he is very good at free kicks, if you type his name into google there is a really excellent one on the first page. I would say his best attributes are his passing, vision and his technical ability. Three excellent qualities to have. He will not make his debut next season in my opinion, he is only 17 and is quite lightweight. He will turn into a great prospect, but now is to soon! He would need several loans before he is ready.

The only player I see making appearances from the reserves is Januzaj. He seems ready for some games, at the right moments.

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NO, I do not see him making his debut next season. We will see him in the U21's next season along with Daehli. I expect to see Januzaj make his debut though.

Sydney!

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No chance next season or possibly the one after, what isaw of him last year he seemed to struggle as the season went on, great potential but at least 2 years away from some game time in my opinion
johndenton

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There was possibly more hype about this player than Daelhi or Januzaj, I don't particurlarly follow youth football, watching it anyway but like to keep up with players progress.
I have hardly seen anything about him in the last few months, has he been injured, or struggled as a poster said? Also interesting reading Bergs comments on Daelhi on our official site talking about a great education at Utd and players that don't make it are in good stead to somewhere else. Maybe reading too much into his comments but he didn't sound overly confident about Daelhi, how is he doing? I notice Berg did also say that Januzaj really stood out in the games he has watched.
Invisible STuey

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14 Jun 2013 15:32:00
When do the euro's finish?

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Tuesday.

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18th

Sydney!

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Tuesday.

Thomas.

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14 Jun 2013 17:30:46
cheers guys we might hear some news wednesday then eh

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I hope we confirm a signing of Strootman or Thiago, or even both right after this date.

Nicolas_United

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14 Jun 2013 15:12:33
All this ronaldo talk. Just think about it. Rooney wanted to leave. He's since changed his mind. What would make Wayne Rooney decide to stay. A ronaldo return? Expect to see a ronaldo return! Gm only sponsored us because they were helping fund the ronaldo return. They paid something like 4 million just to have there name on the dugout seats.
Trust me ronaldo is returning

No sources just common sence

Mark.

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If Ronaldo could miraculously be signed then it would certainly be at the expense of Rooney.

Sydney!

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Common sense.

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Apparently we have different definitions of the phrase 'common sense'

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14 Jun 2013 17:55:23
Rooney threw a strop because he'd lost his place in the team to van Persie and Kagawa. Signing Ronaldo would only push him further out. We struggled to get him in the starting eleven towards the end of the season. Put Ronaldo into the mix and Rooney just can't get into the team. MrE

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Rojamo, good point. MrE, also agree with you. Rooney's about turn has nothing to do with Ronaldo. He doesn't want to leave the North West, doesn't speak any other languages, is unlikely to get his wages matched, and so on. To quote a famous scouser, 'common sense, my arse'

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Mark a poor effort of auditioning for the new series of Poirot I have to say, though if they decided to go more comical with the drama, "common sence" just may get you an audition. Imstill really not sure what is going on with the Rooney situation and if he will leave or not. Am I missing something with this about turn though as I haven't actually heard him say anything about now wishing to stay?
Invisible STuey

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14 Jun 2013 15:05:03
If Thiago goes to Bayern Munich, I think he faces the same situation currently in Barca. Behind Schweinstieger, Gotze in pecking order for his favored position. Reminds me of Xavi and Fabregas of Barca.

In United that position is currently vacant.
If he chooses his option sensibly I think it will be us.

Midfield_maestro

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14 Jun 2013 18:01:42
Given a choice of Manchester with a new manager unproven at the highest level or the current reigning european Champions managed by your old manager then its Guten Tag Ich hei�e Thiago!

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I think Bayern is the only other club he can go to where he wouldn't pretty much walk into the first eleven. Saying that especially in a Guardiola side as good as Muller, Goetze and Kroos are, I still see him getting plenty of games for them and personalyl I think he is a better player than all of them too. I expect Goetze to be playing wider anyway
Invisible Stuey

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14 Jun 2013 14:30:10
I hope we sign thiago but if we do I'm not sure his main position will be in a front 3 as a lot have suggested.
He can play there but I think his best position is as playmaker a bit deeper.
He was lined up as a xavi replacement and for me that's his best position
Jred

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Completely disagree jred as this is the reason Anderson, cleverly, Rooney and to a certain extent carrick haven't done as well as was expected. We always seem to be playing attackive minded players far further back than they should be rather than using a specialised midfielder to protect the defence as strootman would do. Thiago and Kagawa as two of the 3 in a 4231 would be amazing as this is where they are both the best at playing.

Welsh Dragon

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I agree Jred. If signed, I think he will play alongside Carrick with Kagawa as AM.

REDFAITH

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Carrick & Thiago would get overrun just like Carrick & Cleverley got overrun.

Sydney!

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Welsh
But he plays there most of the time for barce and Spain I would say it's his natural position.
Like I said he was lined up to take over from xavi that's what type of player he is.
I really think some have the wrong idea about him.
Jred

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If today's gossips to believed we face competition from Bayern for Thiago and Napoli for Charlie Adam sorry Strootman (I rest my case)!
Dylan

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Thiago should definitely play CM, but not in a two-man midfield. It needs to be a three-man midfield. In a midfield two there would need to be a defensive midfielder, Carrick just isn't tough enough to give Thiago the freedom he would need to work his magic.

Sydney!

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The best games he has featured for Barca, have come while he has been playing CM. That I think is his best position, he is good further forward but best playing a deep lying playmaker.

Deeps.

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Syd
That's a very simple way of looking at it.
Thiago is a much better player than clevs, I'm also not sure we got over run due to physical presence it was more speed of play controlling and using possession, moving the other team around and quickly moving the ball through midfield.

I don't think we got over run it was more we struggled to control games in a positive manner, not just possession for the sake of it.
for me in Europe especially our midfield hasn't been technically good enough I don't think we have been over run as much out played at times
Jred

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Jred, we got overrun because we were outnumbered in the middle. Carrick & Cleverley done fine in the first half of games, but as soon as the opposition manager flooded the midfield Carrick & Cleverley were overrun.

A two-man midfield with Carrick & Thiago will get overrun if the opposition team play three or more in midfield. Thiago is a good player, but he isn't superman.

Sydney!

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Syd

It's not about getting over run, we were dreadfull in Europe because we couldn't keep the ball well enough which is what Thiago does well.
Our ball retention was what let us down, to many sloppy passes from the likes of Cleverley, Giggs and even Carrick in Europe.
No composure just panick!
We need a proper ball player with compusre who can settle things down and keep posession.
We also need a player like Strootman who can break play down and bring a phyisical side to the midfield.

Bring back Ralph Milne!

Simmo

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Syd
A lot will disagree but I don't think we play that often with a a traditional 2 man midfield I think football in general is a lot more tactical than that these days.

Thiago is similar in stature to say Mata or kags but for me is a completely different player.
He is also exactly the type of player we have been missing in cm, the type of player that would raise the quality of our midfield and football imo.
But everyone to there own
Jred

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"A lot will disagree but I don't think we play that often with a a traditional 2 man midfield I think football in general is a lot more tactical than that these days. "

Jred, I couldn't agree more with this. An example of MU in the past two seasons is us lining up in a 4231 and Rooney dropping deep to make it a midfield three at times. I can see Thiago playing as a playmaker and agree it's his best position, but I think there will be more than just Carrick around him. I definitely see us playing with more midfielders next season. If Thiago and Strootman are signed then I see them joining Carrick in midfield, not replacing him.

Sydney!

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Simmo
I would agree with the ball retention etc.
I think we have packed the midfield in Europe for a few year now but simply not played very good football for a lot of the reasons listed above.
As I said in my op I don't see thiago playing in a front 3, if signed I think he will play as a cm playmaker I think that is exactly what we are missing as well.

But everyone to there own we all have different opinions of how football should be played
Jred

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Overrun we dominated the premier league with two passengers in midfield you need a reality check!
We had moments when the TEAM struggled but to single out the midfield it's what you hear on Sunday league touch lines when nobody can keep possession (where being overrun in midfield)
If Carrick and Cleverley where on the market I guarantee that Much better offers than Napoli would be available to both players
Dylan

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Another way we were outnumbered in a 4231 last season was our wingers were not inverted wingers, they were out and out wingers. When teams like Chelsea & City have Mata/Hazard & Silva/Nasri respectively, they add numbers to the central midfield. They stay compact to make a five-man midfield, whereas we have two (Carrick & Cleverley) with Young & Valencia out wide and we are completely overrun in the middle.

If we played Kagawa & Cleverley (example) as inverted wingers. Thiago, Carrick & Strootman in midfield we would have a more compact midfield and we could rely more on our fullbacks next season like City rely on Zabaleta and Clichy and Chelsea Cole & Ivanovic/Azpil. To be fair Zaha could play as a right inverted winger, Welbeck on the left.

Sydney!

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14 Jun 2013 18:20:03
Dylan you really are a plonker. Napoli are the best run team in italy and are building a team for a title run. Aren't the in the champions league as well. You saying players like cavani are poor?

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Just my own opinion but I think 4-2-3-1 is very misleading.
I don't see it as an actual formation more a tactical way of playing.
I don't think a team actually lines up in that formation but the whole idea of it is to be a fluid formation constantly changing.
I think it works best when the 2-3 are made up of good footballers who can interchange and are comfortable on the ball, with good possession movement and speed vital or it just doesn't work.
I don't think United have enough or good enough technical players to play it well.
I think this is one of the reasons we have struggled in Europe
Jred

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Jred, I definitely wouldn't want to see Thiago in a front three. He is certainly a CM'r.

Sydney!

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Dylan
on almost every occasion last season that struggled in games it was due to a weakness in midfield.
Teams bullied us and the midfield at times was non existent and even struggled to control possesion and put the defence under so much pressure. once this is sorted we will be much stronger
I see you couldn't resist another little dig at strootman with your napoli comment and you seem to imply that cleverly is a better midfielder than him.
I can assure you if strootman is with us next season he will not be sitting on the bench watching a 39yr old welsh winger and an overweight scouse striker take his place in cm

BABY FACED ASSASIN

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Dylan you don't actually watch the games do you? Fulham and Spurs for a start off dominated us in midfield.

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No name Cavani my point he's up for grabs and every major clubs chasing him
Strootmans everyone's choice yet only Napoli are showing interest
Do you see my point?
Baby face
Cleverly far ahead of Strrotman I'd take Charlie Adams before him.
We can go on however when deadline day approaches let's see where your man ends up!
I believe Italy or mid table Bundasleague is his destination whilst Cleverley will go on to win major trophies with Utd
Dylan

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Dylan

Its clear to everybody that you dislike strootman but i'm concerned it may be a personal thing now.
Your posts are becoming increasingly more bizarre in each attempt you make to make light of his football ability.
I would like to think the charlie adam comment was tongue in cheek but i'm really not sure.
What exactly is the problem? Even if you'd caught him wearing your favorite star wars pyjamas spanking your girlfriend you must admit that he is an improvement on what we have and would improve us?
I know we al have different opinions but your dislike of kevin strootman is quite concerning

BABY FACED ASSASIN

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14 Jun 2013 22:39:45
No I don't see your point as you have no point. As has been pointed out to you before City, Chelsea, Madrid, Barcelona, Munich all do not need to sign a midfielder. United do. Strootman ticks the boxes for what we need. As for your precious Cleverley he'll be nothing more than a squad player at best at United. At the crunch point of last season when we needed everyone to push for the line Cleverley was sat on the bench watching a near forty year old do his job.

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The question I would ask would be for those games we were over ran in midfield, was this a tactical thing or simply the quality of the players we have there? I think Thiago is a fantastic player, whether he can play in a 2 man midfield we don't know as we haven't seen him doing so for Spain or Barcelona so he woudl need to adapt, but so did Fabregas at Arsenal. What I would say is I read all this talk of signings like Garay as it gives us a higher line, of Strootman as it gives us added protection alongside Carrick for a more flamboyant midfielder in front and more numbers in midfield. twaddle! If we are changing tactics (which I am not sure of anyway) and some of the players we have can't perform and adapt to those roles then doesn't this mean they aren't good enough and should be sold and replaced with better players and are Strootman and Garay for example better players than we have as i'm not so sure? Personally I would rather have Anderson alongside Carrick in a three man midfield with Thiago in front than Strootman (not saying that is what I want just an example) and I would rather have Jones coming into the back four when needed for Rio or Vidic than Garay, so i'm saying Garay and Strootman are good players but no better than what we already have and don't improve our starting line up regardless of this tactics influence and for the £30-35m it would cost I would much rather put it all towards a marquee signing or spend a fraction of it on a few more Varela/Hernandez type players we don't really know with promise. All this Gaitan/Di Maria/Strootman/Garay signings. no thanks, good players but to coin a phrase they don't represent "value for money in the market" and for me only one of them improves the first team in Di Maria. Dylan I think your over reacting and exaggerating on the quality of Strootman, however I for one agree on the sentiment behind it. Thiago and a marquee signing is the most I hope for added to those we have already signed, Thiago and two lower profile surprises and I would be happy. The other names mentioned I wouldn't be gutted but I would certainly be underwhelmed
Invisible STuey

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The competiton in the EPL and Europe as improved dramatically in the last few seasons no club wishing to compete at the very top can afford many if any mistakes when appointing a manager or signing a player we all know the gamble you can be left behind (l, pool)
So when Utd are paying over £10m it's got to be a player who can improve the squad inspire and challenge the individual players competing in that position and have an immediate impact like RVP.
The tongue in cheek comments about Adams/Strootman are my way of saying neither would improve or more importantly have a massive impact on our club.
Ronaldo
Bale
Modric
Fabregas
Alcantara
Lewandoski
Gundongen
Would all be a gamble for different reasons price tag settling in etc however if any of these where to sign and be successful then they'd make a Major impact on our Club
Strootman is not in their class it's not personal!
Dylan

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15 Jun 2013 10:19:11
@Jred.

I agree it wasn't a case of being "outrun" but a case of outclassed sometimes, not moving the ball quick enough. I would be very happy with a midfield three of Carrick, Thiago and Kagawa in Europe. Against a physical presence like Yaya Toure we could put in Phil Jones in there in the EPL.

Playing this way, with quick wingers who like to play one twos as well and are comfortable cutting inside is what I want to see.

REDFAITH

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15 Jun 2013 11:07:32
Dylan you've never seen either player if you don't think Strootman or Garay would improve at the very least the squad.

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Redfaith
Absolutely agree
Jred

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14 Jun 2013 14:13:46
Break the bank to land Ronaldo, offer Spurs Rooney, Nani and Ashley Young plus £10million for Bale. Tie up a deal of Thiago, bring in Strrotman and Garay and let's enjoy the summer. oh I can dream! Neil

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Maybe put a couple of quid on the Euromillions tonight and try to get Messi as well? Or is that a bit OTT?

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Blimey, a quality no name riposte.

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14 Jun 2013 14:04:58
I was wondering,

if Lindegaard was sold this summer for around 5-6M would you rather see us invest that money and more in somebody like Begovic?

Or, would you rather see someone with tons of experience like Schwarzer come in on a free?

The man is a top professional, and has served Fulham very well over the years. he's probably got a thing or 2 to teach De Gea.

personally I would quite like someone like Schwarzer to be back up for 2 seasons, then Johnstone will hopefully step up and replace him.

it's cheap, its effective, its better than what we have now and it allows us to concentrate elsewhere.

Opinions guys? - Eds too.

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I'd rather just have De Gea as our no. 1 and one use Amos and Johnstone as a back up, I think having Begovic and De Gea is just going to cause one of them to be unhappy and wan't to leave at the end of the season.

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I agree with both rojamo and moon, I think it might be a bad thing to employ someone experienced at the moment, but at th same time it might be a good idea as it will be good for degea.
my preference would be for lindegaard to stay or be replaced by someone who isn't going to demand 1st team as that will be bad thing for degea.

singh

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Schwarzer is a fantastic shout actually. He may have Stekeleenburg and Stockdale ahead of him this year. His experience I imagine would be welcomed.

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We could just put Ando on the Colonels diet and use him as keeper.

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I think Lindegaard will stay this season before realising he won't be first choice. Schwarzer is certainly a reliable short term option but a bit like Andy Goram I wouldn't see him being here more than a year and though De Gea is still a baby in gk terms, he is maturing and I expect we shall see less mistakes from him in the coming year so a real quality number 2 isn't needed as much for form reasons only injuries I believe, so to be honest I don't even think it warrants considering or dicussing. he says after waffling on about the very subject :P
Invisible stuey

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14 Jun 2013 13:36:00
all this talk about bale and ronaldo to man utd. Do people honestly think that the glazers will pay eighty million for a player. There is not a mission it will bother them too spend twenty. Look at strootman utd offered ten when they are looking at seventeen.

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United play hard ball with everyone and try to get the price down and down. This is because as soon as we are interested teams put up their prices. I do not see why the Glazers would not fund a move that would bring in tremendous amount of interest and extra revenue into the club. This includes ticket sales, perhaps MUTV subscriptions, shirts, merchandise etc.

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Agree with Fresh and I got the idea from Fergies comments that the money was always available to him if he really wished to pursue a target and that in most cases when we didn't finalise deals it was either as they had a personal desire to play for another club or in cases like Moura silly money was offered that Ferguson simply didn't believe the players were worthy of paying the fees for. I think in the cases of Bale and/or Ronaldo if Moyes wanted them and they showed a desire to move to us that the Glazers would probably sanction the transfers, as Fresh says both big big names at the moment that would both improve the team and I hate to say it "the brand"
Invisible STuey

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14 Jun 2013 12:47:35
El Mundo Deportivo says Thiago Alcantara has three options facing him this summer and he must choose whether to stay and fight for a place at Barcelona, join Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich or move to the Premier League where Manchester United are favourites to claim his signature.

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I have a feeling once one team activates the clause (if not been done already) and Thiago shows willingness to move, there will be a few more options suddenly appear on the table from France, Italy and maybe even Russia too. Football wise though, these are certainly the three best options there for him, so it depends on the kind of person he is, have to say he has come accross to me very well in the recent U21 interviews adding to my muppetry
Invisible STuey

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14 Jun 2013 12:48:24
It seems like Thiago's best option is def us.

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Did you mean 'preferred' option?

If so, I hope you are right.

Sydney!

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14 Jun 2013 11:09:50
can anyone tell me if we have got any 100% for sure transfers lined up? i'm hearing all these rumours but there must be atleast 1 or 2 that are done deals? who are we definitely in for? not rumoured to be in for?

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We have signed Varela. 100% done.

We will have Zaha joining. 100% done.

We are very close to signing Garay. 95% done. Agent fees being the hold up.

We have inquired about Di Maria. We also still hold an interest in Gaitan.

We have a strong interest in both Thiago & Strootman. The latter is more likely.

We have a strong interest in Lewandowski, but he would prefer BM move.

There will be others we have an interest in and there will probably be other surprises, but we have interest in the above.

Sydney!

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I would say Lewandowski is now slightly over 50% to sign for us now given recent developments.

As you say we have Varela and Zaha.

Di Maria I see going to PSG, Gaitan has had this inevitability of joining for a few years now and I expect it will happen.

Thiago is 80% and I would say Strootman is nearer 90%.

Garay will almost definitely be done.

Ronaldo is a 50/50 and Bale is 0% in my opinion.

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Syd,

Do you believe we will sign thiago and strootman or just one or the other? I'm of the belief we need both players for our MF or 2 similar players if not the above mentioned 2!

Welsh Red

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Bloody hell. get a grip people.
I can't believe your actually guessing percentages on who we will sign this summer.
Nobody knows anything and until the player is stood on the pitch at OT holding up the United shirt I won't believe anything.

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Well Zaha (last year) and Varela are 100% lined up obviously can only be 100% if a deal is done and these are the ONLY deals we DEFINATELY know of. Any other deals at the moment are merely speculation. Sydney all the other things you state here are rehashing answers from Eds given to you and no offence to the Eds but there is no way we can actually say these are factual, only the Eds know if this is the case. Comments I have read from our players, they seem to have no idea on transfer targets and deals either until they happen so personally though its great to read rumours and have opinions I won't believe anything as gospel until I see a quoted statement from the buying or selling club regarding a potential or completed transfer and this is what I would recommend for you to do also Justin.
Invisible STuey

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Stuey, I am putting everything the Eds have said in a nutshell for the OP.

Are you seriously suggesting the Editor doesn't know what he's talking about?

Sydney!

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Lol Ronaldo 50/50?

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Sydney, your first comment I am well aware of as I stated that myself. If you read my post properly you wouldn't have even made the second one. But just to clarify for you I said that it would be naive to take any comments as fact, as your OP summing up seems to, of any comment and/or rumour regarding a transfer until you are reading a quoted statement from either the buying or selling club or to add to that the actual player themselves. THat is regardless of whether it is an Ed on this site. and no I am not saying they don't know what they are talking about whatsoever, simply using common sense and a smattering of intelligence to not 100% trust as FACT comments and opinions made from a 3rd party, they may all turn out to be true they may not, but until these statements come from official sources not an unknown grapevine the likes of you and me simply don't know, let's wait and see as i'm not sure if I doubt or just plain hope nearly all these facts you have plageurised originally as a fountain of knowledge happen and then your subsequent excuses of why the transfers didn't happen and that you merely stated there was interest and probably blame Garays agent, incidentally the same thing you have done for the last two summers after making such bold transfer predictions virtually stated as facts which barely any of which have happened #endoftransferwindow=sydneygrounhogday
Invisible STuey

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Stuey, clearly you never read my OP as the only two players that I said will be arriving 100% is Zaha & Varela. The rest I clearly stated were not 'fact' hence there being no 100% next to their name.

Wake up lad.

Sydney!

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14 Jun 2013 11:42:27
If Ronaldo does sign for us, would this be the first time Real Madrid have sold a player to us?

We served them well in the past with:

Beckham
Heinze
Van Nistelrooy
Ronaldo

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14 Jun 2013 11:01:51
I think two midfield signings of Strootman and Thiago would transform our midfield for the next few years until Januzaj, Daehli, Powell & Pearson are ready. Our options would be Carrick, Strootman & Jones for adding steel. Thiago, Cleverley & Kagawa for creativity. If we do pack the midfield this season then we will have the personnel.

Our defence will be almost complete with a much needed second RB signed (Varela) and another CB signed. I think we should offload Evra & Fabio/Buttner (could Fabio be used in a Gaitan deal?) to bring in Baines. I like Luke Shaw, but I feel Moyes will want Baines and he will take the corners which will allow RvP to be in the box where he belongs.

Our attack does need work, especially if Rooney leaves. I think most will want Lewandowski to partner RvP in attack. We do need a left winger and I think Di Maria or Gaitan look the more likely as it stands. I think the moment Nani is offloaded we will work on bringing in a replacement. It is a large turnover of players, but I think it will happen if certain players move on.

Finally, will Lindegaard stay or will he go? I think we may see an experienced keeper come in to play second fiddle to DDG. DDG has improved a lot since January so no need for Begovic anymore thankfully. Although I imagine Begovic will be very annoyed with us for leaving him in limbo. Oh well, perhaps Sorensen will have to move on instead. Could he be back-up to DDG?

Sydney!

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I actually think that we say see Shaw join and we keep Evra for another year. While Fabio leaves.

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Sydney, where do you play RVP if Lewandowski arrives? Lewandowski has to play as the front man. Are you then limiting RVP's effectiveness. Do you play Thiago, Kagawa and RVP behind Lewandowski with Carrick/Strootman behind them in a 4231? That would be some team. Can Rooney play Thiago's position if he stays?
Do you think Moyes' style of play will depend on who we get and who leaves, or will he stick to his preferred formation regardless of what players he has?

J Bones.

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And are you suggesting Sorensen as a backup?

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Fresh, Begovic will not have a host of clubs to choose from so staying at Stoke may be an option for him now with Butland as the number two. That would leave Sorensen and he is experienced and would be happy as a back-up. He would be cheap too. Just a thought.

Bones, I would play a diamond or a similar formation. I would pack the midfield.

Sydney!

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What happens if rvp picks up and injury?
Nomidfield

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14 Jun 2013 11:36:31
We should sell rooney. He will never realise his potential as world class. He has been plagued by fitness issues and seems to have lost much of his pace. I would be happy with a yound dynamic forward with speed, skill and athleticism. Benteke has these in abundance. If we therefore signed the following, I am sure many of us would be delighted.

Strootman
Thiago
Garay
Ronaldo or Bale
Benteke

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I'm all for selling Rooney if a good offer comes in but no way is benteke a good enough replacement! He is a good player but I just don't see him as United quality.

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I love posts like this, I can never understand it, I was reading thinking yes this makes sense and then bang. Benteke.

It was like the one yesterday with Douglas costa, sensible post and then a really random player at the end that we aren't going to sign.

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I think Rooney did reach world-class in 2009/10 up until his ankle injury against BM. That season he was fit, fast and unplayable. He has deteriorated since. I would only sell Rooney if we brought in Lew or a top class midfielder.

Sydney!

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I would agree Sydney. People are quick to pour scorn on Rooney with the off field issues and lack of loyaly after an admittedly poor 18 months. However he has been a world class player for the club no doubt and forgetting the recent period his only downfall has been it has been for 15-20 games a season unlike players such as Messi/Ronaldo/Iniesta/Xavi who do it for 30-35games a season that is the only thing that for me has stopped him being the real great he looked like he could become when we signed him. As you said the 2009/2010 season he was consistantly superb and coudl be mentioend in the same breath as any other player on the planet in my opinion. So slate his last 18 months, off the field issues but forgetting his England career I think it is ridiculous to say he will never be world class when he already is, especialyl when following it up with signign Benteke, who is not in the same class as Ronney now, never will be, and though of course has been very good this season, at the moment can onyl be classed as a one season wonder, dare I say Papa Cisse as an example of flattering to decieve after an initial abundance of goals and performances in there first year!
Invisible Stuey

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GDS, spot on. So get rid of Rooney and sign benteke? The world has gone mad!
Nomidfield

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14 Jun 2013 11:22:39
If we were willing to pay upwards of £30m+ for hazard/moura last year we really should be doing to same with isco! He is going to be some player! He already knows de Gea, and with Thagio possibly too, I think he'd be open to the move. We can only hope!

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14 Jun 2013 10:42:57
Seems many of the papers are suggesting we go for either Ronaldo or Bale. If we go for Ronaldo we get 35+ goals for a good few years and if we go for Bale we get 20+ goals for more years.

1. Which is better? Feel free to answer these.

Bale would cost apparently £85m despite the fact he is less proven than Ronaldo was when he moved for £80m as the best player in the world.

2. How does that make sense?

Both players would of course make a massive difference to our team and I am sure with both we would win more. (I don't mean both in the team at the same time. I just feel Ronaldo would be a far better signing than Bale for any club.

3. Who do you want at our club?

Ronaldo's wages would be huge! No question we would have to pay him more than Bale so in the end they may cost around the same. I just see Ronaldo as a win win situation, as long as we still get others in.

Ps, look at my post on the team page.
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Bale wouldn't be as prolific for us because we have more goalscorers than Spurs and the goals would be shared around. Another reason I doubt he would score 20+ goals at United is because he wouldn't be played as a second striker like he has been playing this season.

Ronaldo would score 30+ goals a season here without doubt. Ronaldo is the better player and would be the better signing. Bale will not cost £80m/£85m and MU would NEVER pay that amount for him. I doubt we would even pay £40m for Bale. I think RM will pay £50m for him.

Sydney!

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14 Jun 2013 11:06:25
In all honesty neither. I don't think Bale is worth that money as he's just a speed merchant with a hard shot. And I think for the money we'd spend on Ronaldo we'd be better off bringing in three very good players. One great player or three very good players? Ronaldo or Fabregas, Lewandowski and Vidal?

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I wouldn't be surprised if Ronaldo's desired wage was double what Bale expects, making him notably more expensive in the long term.

I'd be happy with either TBH! But I'm not sure either of them is worth over £70m (just to be awkward) so I'd spend that kind of cash on 2 or 3 quality players without so much 'hype' around them.

HB

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Ronaldo is of course the better player, but Bale is better value for money in terms of long term and versatility. let's be honest, either and Thiago would have to be the best business we would have done for a long time, but in June we are thinking that most years with names linked, we can but hope.
Invisible STuey

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Bale will not cost 80 million pounds.
50-60 million tops.
Maybe United could throw Nani into the deal and pay Spurs 50 million.
I would love Bale but I don't think it would happen, not while that horrible little sniveling sh*t Daniel Levy is there.
I really think that this Ronaldo thing has got legs, I don't know why it's just a feeling.
I think that this is Uniteds number 1 target this summer.

Simo

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1) Ronaldo

2) Because he's the best player in the world

3) Ronaldo

Simple.

GRD

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Bale is worth 40 million max
80 million is a fictional figure
No club would be stupid enough to pay 80 million

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14 Jun 2013 10:37:45
Claudio Marchisio

"I will have to talk to Juventus. I want to see if I'm still important for them. If not, then it is only normal for me to look at other teams. It has been said that my intentions are decisive, but it takes two to tango. Eventual offers from Manchester United or Monaco make me proud, but nobody has called me. Now I am focusing on the Confederations Cup and after that I'll understand what's real and what isn't. "

How good is this guy? Don't know a lot about him. Would people be happy if we signed him?

Red Joe

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Juve rate him as one of their best and also in Italy he is regarded as their best midfielder. He is good.

1redarmy

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Id take him anyday over strootman. Although strootman is very good, but marchisio would be perfect for us. If we have a chance we should go for him

Singh

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Yeah, good solid professional with no frills, I would be surprised personally if we went for him as it doesn't fit but of the all round box to box solid/defensive midfielders being mentioned though none of them frill me I would certainly put him above the other names I see on here
Invisible STuey

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If he is allowed to leave then we have to be at the top of the cue. He would be the perfect midfield signing, a Schweinsteiger-esq player. Brilliant player.

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Actually he is nothing like Schweinsteiger and nothing like Strootman! He would not solve our midfield problems. Juve plays a special formation and he plays in a 3 man midfield and he always play infront of Pirlo and left of Vidal or he plays right behind the striker. I live in Slovenia and one of my friends (former teammates too) is Rene Krhin who plays in Serie A (Bologna) and he said that Marchisio is incredible player and one of the best players he had to cover. He would be good for United but he isn't that good in a 2 man midfield. I would rather have Thiago or Strootman (cheaper + younger)

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Pato, I watch the Serie A occasionally, and Marchisio is a very good all round centre mid, he can pass, score goals, defend, the lot. Also, the reason he plays behind the striker is because Juventus have Pogba, Vidal and Pirlo to protect the centre backs and Marchisio then has more freedom. Fact is, he can play in a two or three man midfield.

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14 Jun 2013 10:35:06
Edds or anyone who knows for sure. Has David moyes finished his family holiday yet and if so has he started work at united. I know he doesn't officialy sign until the 1st of July but i'm sure he will be around before then. Also read the Sun newspaper this morning ( and I know papers can be full of bull) but how much truth do you think there could be in the story that we are going to spend more than ever before

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14 Jun 2013 10:22:28
Post and pre season really is an interesting time in terms of who, what where and the great 'banter' that crreates. People are smoking something or maybe on the planet Kloot when you read some of the posts, entertaining as they may be. My take; DDG will be a MUFC great, we must add a player or 2 defensively as our main CB are getting on and or injury prone and LB is a weakness, centre mid has been needed for many seasons to give us consistency and to compete in the Champs league - we need a min of 2 mids where I believe Strootman and Alcantara are get able, Rooney should go now and Lew would be an awesome replacement, our wingers are pedestrian and we should lose 2 and gain 2 however forget Ron he will not be coming back and Bale albeit will be difficult to recruit should be the stand out target for Mr M. Another couple of important finds will be Phil Neville as ass man, Paul Scholes as first team coach along side Ryan Giggs as player coach. MUFC will win the league, the FA cup and maybe the Champs league if we do the right business with Chelski our main threat because they are building on a very good squad.

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Careful who you call an ass man. there are libel laws you know.

Andrew b

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14 Jun 2013 11:07:47
Truly amazing, Manchester United will win the league, the FA Cup and maybe the champions league.

This page really is the Theatre of Dreamers.

Ostensibly you have the same team bar RVP who when it came to it let you down and Kagawa who has yet to prove his worth for the team, that got battered by Athletico and Citeh last season.

This seasons transfer targets are players nobody else is really looking at and all of a sudden you're going to storm the Europe.

You got given the epl this season and you really think that's going to happen.

You will be in a scrap for fourth if you're lucky. Way to much use of phrases involving the words World Class and that he's come of age cr4p.

Potential in certain areas yes but seriously you have one World class player and he didn't show it when you needed it most. City, Arsenal, Spurs if they keep Bale and Chelsea will all strengthen to be above you.

But don't let that stop you dreaming.

Marcellus Wallace

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"People are smoking something or maybe on the planet Kloot when you read some of the posts"

Then you go on to say we will buy 7 first team players!

HB

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Wallace, we will win the league again.

You will fail to get top four again.

Sydney!

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14 Jun 2013 14:33:38
Sydney!

I can assure you Chelsea will not struggle to get top four, you will be the one struggling and I will be back to remind you of exactly that.

I have seen some of your crazy predictions with absolutely no real foundation but just blind hope.

Marcellus Wallace

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I can assure you Wallace, Jose will flop like he did at RM.

MU will win the league again. All you can hope for is another easy run in the Europa League.

Sydney!

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MW if it wasn't for the total bull you wrote, your post might even be funny. Get a grip. Rvp let us down? In what way? If you were referring to his miss against real, then we'll have to forgive him that one and just be happy that we won the League, AGAIN! so until your team can win it 20 times, I suggest you go and post on some other teams web site.
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I THINK Marcellus is being a total plumb saying we will struggle to even make the top four and that we have only one world class player but at the same time talk of a treble with the OP is a bit in the clouds too when we as of yet haven't even signed anybody. If we were to sign Thiago and Ronaldo or Bale we have certainly improved the side, if we are to sign Garay/Strootman/Gaitan and the like I would actually agree with plumb that we possibly aren't improving and as Chelsea and City (whose signings are getting slated on here when they are better players than some names we are being linekd with?) for example already have made some good signings and Mourinho certainly won't flop though I doubt he will have the success he did before we will DEFINATELY struggle to retain our trophy. PS i'm most concerned however the OP states we are going to sign Phil Neville as an "ass man", isn't he married?
Invisible STuey

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14 Jun 2013 10:16:40
I hope all this talk about fabregas isn't true, he's not good enough I don't rate him at all.

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Personally I don't think you need to worry as I don't think it will happen, but nto good enough and don't rate him at all, is there more than one Fabregas and this isn't a comment on Cesc?
Invisible STuey

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Not good enough? he'd walk into your team

Puzzled

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Puzzled is perfect for this comment.
DHK

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14 Jun 2013 06:43:46
Ronaldo. massive?
Garay. signing imminent
Strootman. signing imminent
Thiago. big possibility.

any thoughts ED

. JEB.

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If we have a summer of Ronaldo, Thiago, Strootman, Garay, Zaha and Varela I will sit and cry infront of my TV until there is a match on.

1redarmy

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Even if we didn't get Ronaldo and got a different tricky winger plus Garay, Strootman and Thiago I would be ecstatic. It would sort out almost all of our problems.

1. Strootman - Don't really need to say that this is the type of signing we've needed since Keane left (a combative midfielder).

2. Thiago - Midfield creativity that can keep posession and is on the same wave length as kagawa. If it happens I can't wait to see those two.

3. Garay - I know some people say this is an odd signing but it makes sence to me with Ferdinand in his last year/s and Vidic being injury prone. We need a fit experienced CB who can push up and is good technically. Like Ferdinand used to be.

4. If we can get a descent winger we can play with a 4-5-1 with two tricky wide men (Zaha + another) giving Thiago and Kagawa space to interchange and create in the centre. With Carrick/Strootman behind and RVP up front we would be deadly.

Te final need as we know is a left back but maybe 5 quality signings in one window is too much an ask but here's too hoping.

Red Joe

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14 Jun 2013 06:22:46
Asking this to anyone who has watched them both just oh of interest. Who do United fans think is better: Thibaut Courtois or David De Gea? Not trying to be bias as a Chelsea fan, I think they are both great players but in all honesty I'd rather have Courtois because he seem absolutely immense with all elements of keeping whereas De Gea is a fantastic shot-stopper but sometimes looks a bit wayward when the ball is in the air. Still think they will both be in the top 5 world goalkeepers in 5 years, maybe even in the top 3.
Cheers in advance.
EH17

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Courtois is the better keeper right now. Maybe different in a couple of year's time.

Sydney!

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I think Courtois has the bigger presence in goal but De Gea is capable of being the very best.

1redarmy

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I see de Gea as more of a Casillas type keeper, and courtois more Buffon, both top top keepers just different types

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I think it's a difficult one to call - Courtoius has been playing well at Athletico whilst on loan but surely the critisims that were aimed at De Gea such as coming for crosses etc are applicable with the Spanish League hardly the most physical.

Both will be 2 of the best in the world in there position but given his reflexes and shot stopping I see De Gea being slightly better.

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14 Jun 2013 10:58:08
Difference being de gea is already playing for a massive club whereas courtois will get fed up keep going on loan and end up moving somewhere for career stability.

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Both fantastic young goalkeepers who will be fantastic goalkeepers full stop in the next couple of years. We are both lucky to have them, whether we can both hold on to them long term remains to be seen but in our case I hope so as if he remains happy at the club De Gea will prove to be a very worthy successor to De Sar, no mean feat
Invisible STuey

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I think both are brilliant keepers right now.

De Gea has the magic to make you go how the fu. more often that I would say Courtois does, although I would say Courtois is more reliable.

in a few years time though I think it will be like Buffon, Casillas debate.

One thing is for sure though, the future of goalkeeping is currently in England; De Gea, Courtois, Butland, Szczesny, Mignolet, Begovic, etc.

The Moon.

The Moon.

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I can only speak of De Gea Moon. And he still has quite a few handling and commanding his area issues to overcome before you can call him a great keeper. As a shot stopper though, like you say how the fu. he is already one of if not the best in the world for me, and with maturity and learning he can in the next two or three years really become a truly great keeper
Invisible STuey

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The Moon, the Germans may take some stopping on the keeper front, Neuer, Adler, Ter Stegen, Trapp all good young talented keepers. Plus Szczesny is just another Flappyhanski, (Fabianski).

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14 Jun 2013 04:00:55
Even though the middle desperately needs to be addressed, the only talks of wingers have been dreamers talking of bale and ronaldo. Realistically neither are going to happen, so what wingers do EDs think we are going for? As tony, young and nani have been woeful all season.

Bax

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14 Jun 2013 11:14:18
Alex Sanchez should be an option. I don't really rate Gaitan but he keeps being linked. Di Maria has been linked but is a better Nani. Other than that there is a lack of wingers.

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El shawwaray Lamela isco

19JackC94

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14 Jun 2013 03:45:49
I have never seen him play myself. What is your opinion on Strootman Gan out of interest as amongst the madness I like some of the views you say actually, penguin respect
Invisible stuey"""
dear mr invisible stuey
ngiak just read that they would like to see strootman alongside carrick. ngiak cringed
someone said strootman is overrated then what about carrick?
carrick makes an average of 1 good long pass a game and 2 tackles to win back possession
and he is somehow our best midfielder
amazing stats to ngiak and amazing sir alex tinted blind faith in players
strootman ngiak believes will play the carrick role better
he is faster and more hardworking
he reads the game well and breaks up play of the opponent
he brings the ball up much better than the carrick of the last 3 years (not the old spurs carrick)
maybe his long range passing is not really as good
therefore ngiak thinks he will be an excellent addition if we get a distributor as well. a cesc-like player
gan

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Interesting as I have never been a Carrick fan myself but it can't be argued he was very good last season, seemingly at last more composed when pressured time wise with the ball. I have only seen Strootman 5 or 6 times and onyl one a PSV game. I don't see them playing side by side either as pretty similar roles. personally I have been pretty underwhelmed by Strootman myself, he seems good all round but doesn't to me from seeing him seem to have potential to be great. I think he would be a good Moyes signing. for Everton and I don't see him as being any better than Carrick and i'm not a fan of his either. Surely there is better out there somewhere?
Invisible STuey

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Not sure about strootman being better than Carrick but completely agree about strootman along side Carrick
Jred

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At last someone mentions Michael Carrick. Over the past number of years he has been shown up when faced with quality opposition. He can't tackle or provide cover for the defence and a one legged granny would go past him in the middle of the park.
Fair enough last season was pobably his best in a utd shirt but then again at the end of the day the standard in the epl was poor in comparison to other seasons. The reason we won the league with some to spare was the arrival of RVP. When faced with decent players MC can't cope. If he is given time on the ball he can produce an odd good pass or two but his goal scoring ratio is pathetic, he should be capable of scoring regulary from 20 to 30 yards. As for Europe he just can't cope.

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14 Jun 2013 03:39:23
This is a footballer who knows his value commercially looking for that one last big deal. let's spend the money on world class players who hear a little boy inside them telling them to play for Manchester United

I AM KLOOT"

dear mr rainfishtrombone
well ngiak thinks there are many negatives of giving a player his one last bumper deal.
firstly he would be on his last leg
there would be no recouping of the money
he will be getting more injuries
and he will be slowing down in maybe less than 3 years
he will have a dwindling motivation to work hard on the field and concentrate on his last bumper modelling and advertising deals he can get
he will start influencing the rest of the players to do the same. that's the worst of all the examples
he will sulk more
�nd ngiak is seriously not sure if there is a little boy in ronaldo saying he wants to play for manchester united
more likely, there is a little boy in ronaldo saying ""PSG is his home!"" as they stump up his salary and give him the bright lights he actually craves.
gan

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That's what RFT was saying.

TK-Red

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14 Jun 2013 01:50:13
Random, Kagawa and Honda make a great link up.

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14 Jun 2013 00:52:47
I never really believed Ronaldo would come back, but it looks like he has said the reports about a contract renewal are false. Now I'm starting to think his return MIGHT be possible.

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14 Jun 2013 00:24:57
Highly unlikely we would do this but with an additional 3 player I feel we could have a strong team that will dominate for years to come,

Just imagine bringing in strootman to sit beside carrick Aswell as isco and Thiago to sit in a 3 man float line with kagawa whom would provide much creativity for whomever is up top.

What would be people's opinion of that although I suppose isco most likely off to Madrid or city

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Would be fantastic to get them 3 should easily secure us atleast 1 trophy! Isco is a lot better than what people think. Between these 3 the movement and fluidity would be amazing. The only thing that could make it better is adding Ronaldo to that list who in my opinion is the best player we have had at the club since best.

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13 Jun 2013 23:12:05
Love him or loathe him, but when Kloot post he certainly provokes a reaction.

Well you won't be hearing from me over the weekend.

I'm off for for mud and blood, tears and beers. Download here I come. I'll be back on monday once i've let out my frustrations in the mosh pit to abit of Slipknot and Rammstien. Have a good weekend lads and lasses.

And don't forget football isn't a matter of life and death, its much more important than that. Lol.

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Love Rammstein! This season certainly has a German feel to it LOL. "Keine Lust"

Have a good one Shapps! Get in some ol' skool Metallica as well ;)

Cheers
Deeps.

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What are your favourite bands shappy? Couldn't get to download this year, devastated : (

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You lucky bugger Shappy!

I was hoping to get myself to download this year but coursework got in the way.

Have a good time, don't break any bones in the moshpit now! ;)

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13 Jun 2013 22:30:16
"This is the club of my dreams, it proves that I did good things, but I want to stay in France. I've already made ​​my choice. " Nampalys Mendy talking about a potential move to United, article in L'Equipe. Personally, I think it is a good move for him, hopefully he can prove himself in the Ligue 1, and if he does, I am sure we will be knocking on the door.

ZigZag

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