Manchester United Banter Archive July 15 2015

15 Jul 2015 23:28:06
Lvg speaking about philosophy and process does my head in. I'm not surprised valdes didn't want to play in the reserves after his career! learn how to man manage and not pick class favourites Louis, the best managers keep their best players happy

15 Jul 2015 23:47:07
Valdes isn't one of the best players, so that makes no sense.

15 Jul 2015 23:53:09
Pepgiggs the best managers win titles. He has managed huge names with huge egos yes even egos bigger than his own , Valdés has played 2 competitive matches on 2years and has a very handsome contract if he does not want to prove himself in the reserves after 2 years out then please sell him. He has zero experience of British football he should be grasping every chance available for minutes on the pitch.

15 Jul 2015 23:44:25
De dead his favourite? Quite simply the better player? He even kept rap on the bench more often than not?

16 Jul 2015 00:33:57
Im talking about adm not valdes

16 Jul 2015 08:01:08
Favourites?
I thought that was RvP who is now in turkey?

16 Jul 2015 08:02:17
Pep. seriously! Valdes was put there to get match fit and keep sharp. How are keepers meant to do that without playing?
He should have said yes please.

16 Jul 2015 08:30:39
Philosophy and process are just lost in translastion. I'm sure his English is better than your Dutch? Just picks class favourites? Didn't help RvP did it. Players often have to spend time in the reserves and from what I understand, Valdes is going because he defied the manager and refused to play in the reserves. A sackable offence in my book. No messing, well done LvG.

16 Jul 2015 08:48:55
I don't think am is van Gaal favourite or else he wouldve picked him ahead of young last year.

16 Jul 2015 09:05:53
No exactly Singh. Lvg favourites are players you wouldn't expect ie valencia, young and fellaini.

16 Jul 2015 10:18:29
see if they are favourites now we have better choices. They were favs out of necessisity

15 Jul 2015 23:11:18
What a window its going to be if we are to sign two goalkeepers. Just when we thought our business is about done. Maybe we are only half way through with the numbers.

15 Jul 2015 23:07:32
Jesus christ lvg u have balls to explain valdes decision, did you lose your pair to explain why you don't want adm!!!!! Those comments mean nothing ! Is he saying he wants to sell him but bids aren't high enough yet so he'l wait for upto 60 or is saying that its up to di maria if he wants to stay or go. Just be clear! Hopefully someone will chase di maria for a quote now

15 Jul 2015 23:39:20
coming out and saying what he said about Valdes is one thing , he didn't cost anything and was only in on a short term deal .
If he came out and said he didn't want Di Maria that would affect the price we'd get for him if we want to sell

16 Jul 2015 08:34:04
Pep do you really expect any manager to do that? Just tell the world he wants rid? That's as bad as Woody saying we have loads of money, and he's learned from his mistakes of last season.
Clubs say nothing, they let the press chew on things and say whatever sells their rags!!!

15 Jul 2015 22:51:55
Well its clear that valdes is out and Van Gaal is not happy with him at all with refusing to play with the u21's! So let's hope talk of him to valencia is true as it could help us in terms of getting Otamendi (possibly clutching at straws)

15 Jul 2015 23:08:19
Yeah was very interesting . Think there is going to be lots of twists and turns in this window yet. I can see us signing van Persie tbh.

15 Jul 2015 23:13:05
Did he not play for our reserves last season.

15 Jul 2015 23:21:16
valdes struggled to get a game last year even in the cup games .
i wouldn't be surprised if he hasn't recovered from his injury

15 Jul 2015 23:21:41
He doesn't sound like someone who's about to sell the 1st choice gk

15 Jul 2015 22:47:33
Valdes is gone then, interesting!

15 Jul 2015 22:41:23
Wow no messing around where Valdes is concerned

15 Jul 2015 22:03:20
Benteke or lewandowski n I'm going to stick my neck and say prefer big Chris, proven in the premiership. I'm not doubting that lewandowski is the better of the 2 but only have to look at falcao to realise the bigger the name doesn't always bring the best results

15 Jul 2015 22:22:40
Immobile, bad attitude and injury prone.

We just sold one of them last week, we don't need another.

15 Jul 2015 22:30:58
Behave MB, there is no comparison between the 2 quality wise, PL experience or not.

15 Jul 2015 22:57:32
CTR, Immobile was wick at Dortmund and has just gone to Sevilla on loan. catch up with the news mate! ;) ;)

15 Jul 2015 23:05:01
Again with the ridiculous posts about something someone knows nothing about Chris what the hell are you basing his bad attitude on? If he was that bad sherwood would not be fighting tooth and nail to keep him! Absolutely ridiculous statement not a shred of foundation to i Fair enough if he's not your preferred option but don't make false accusations about the personality of someone who u have never met

15 Jul 2015 23:09:51
Statement of Bacuna (someone who does know Benteke)

"The time he got injured was just before the World Cup," said Bacuna.

"I felt really bad for him. I saw him smiling and stuff and I said to him 'do you not feel it'?

"He said that God just taught him to be happy. That's also what his parents taught him"

Sounds like a real bad apple

15 Jul 2015 23:29:01
@ Brenden, I said that in the OP that I'm not doubting who the better player is, just mean the bigger names don't necessarily mean they will be a better fit

15 Jul 2015 23:32:17
WhoAteAllDepays, in Chris' defence I believe one of the Ed's had recently said that Benteke has a bad attitude. Key word here being 'think'.

15 Jul 2015 23:53:59
Whoateallthedeapys,

My opinion has as much weight as yours! Have u met him?

Your opinion is based on a pr media trained team mate saying what he has too. Not only that if those comments are true ( I have no reason to doubt them) it makes no difference, I'd expect any player to be upset at missing a WC.

Your basing your opinion on that quote I'm basing mine on the fact he went on strike or at least threatened to in Belgium.

Handed in a transfer request in his first season at villa as soon as a few bigger clubs were looking at him.

And he generally doesn't seem a 'team' player which won't fit in here.

The boy has ability but chooses to be lazy and not exercise them nearly enough. That's my opinion on him after watching for the last 2/3 seasons in England.

15 Jul 2015 21:20:31
Lots of love on here today which is great to see. I am really looking forward to what promises to be a really competitive season
Keeper situation is very unclear and is my major concern going into the new season if ddg stays and signs a pre contract with Madrid in Jan we are in a terrible position. The Valdés situation is strange as it was totally unexpected. My questions to the posters here are 1what would you do if you were lvg and 2what do you think will actually happen?

15 Jul 2015 22:07:40
1.lvg has to be looking for a goalkeeper to come in, he should just ask de Gea his intentions if real don't make a form offer for him.

2.unfortunately I don't think we are realistically going to let his contract run down and will accept a late bid towards the end of the window for an undisclosed fee, which won't be a lot

15 Jul 2015 21:11:18
Been reading the news and must say very pleased with our signings and for the first time in a years in feels like we are building a team that can win at any level and also not need root canal in the next few years but a few additions here and there.

I still think we have a few more signings coming and would not be surprised to see a few more big names leaving and by the looks of it have cleared some chunky wages off our books so all in all hats off to Edwards, who is managing the club very well.

15 Jul 2015 23:51:24
Great post couldn't have worded it better . Totally agree

15 Jul 2015 19:36:29
Not trying to be all sentimental and / or brown nosing. But I just thought I'd say how good the site has been today. Not sure if it was the 'calm after yesterday's storm' or what. But the page today is back to how it used to be. No conflict or unnecessary arguements (although I did ask if a new poster, Rollo, was actually JMB for which I apologise!!) and everyone with constructive and interesting posts. Also, a big thanks to the Eds, especially 001. I can't remember any other day when there was so much interaction and banter, as well as useful information from the Eds. We all miss Ed 002, but today showed that there are more than just him/her who can provide the info we all crave.
I know everyone is entitled to air their views, but the site is so much better without the bitching and attention seeking.
Have a good evening all :)

{Ed002's Note - That is because I have deleted the accounts of loads of people and deleted dozens and dozens of posts - and I will be continuing to do so on this page.}

15 Jul 2015 19:51:20
Ed002
Not the hero we deserve, but the one we need. (S)He's been silently protecting us all along. A watchful guardian.

15 Jul 2015 19:52:38
We appreciate it ed02.

I agree bwetty been a nice mellow day.

15 Jul 2015 19:57:00
Betty, I have a tear in my eye. Any chance of us knowing who has been deleted?

15 Jul 2015 19:58:00
Thanks ed. I guess most of us can only imagine what you guys have to sift through, like you personally I was getting frustrated by some posters, glad to see that you are working behind the scenes to make this a better site as you know we would all like to see you posting your insights again. But I respect your decision and reasons,

15 Jul 2015 19:58:45
Well whatever you are doing Ed I am sure it is for the good of the site , as always. I'm sure you will get no complaints from the genuine members of the site if you see fit to ban the idiots. It makes it a much better site to frequent. Good work!

15 Jul 2015 20:03:21
u correct betty today was really interesting read and thx to ed01 for all the information

15 Jul 2015 20:07:02
100% agree BS, if it keeps it as enjoyable as it has been today, delete away ed! Ed001 has been on top form too.

{Ed001's Note - I am not feeling on top form now though, I went to the local little cafe I go to for cheap food, normally they don't speak to me much because no one understands me here. Unfortunately there was a Sri Lankan guy who speaks really good English, so I ended up with 40 people sat round a table for 4 having all this food forced on me to try, as I didn't know what it was. I feel sick, as it would have been bad manners not to eat it, and it was free, I like free. Free is good. Oh and it doesn't matter where you go, footie is defo the main talking point, that was all that they wanted to hear about.}

15 Jul 2015 20:20:35
Betty i was having the same thoughts myself this evening reading through thinking its been a while since I've enjoyed the page so much, thanks ED's for the addition editing

15 Jul 2015 20:06:12
Weeding out the trash, eh? As P.G Wodehouse said: "Flowers are happy things."

(And fingers crossed for Lewandowski and Otamendi!)

15 Jul 2015 20:26:11
Completely agree guys, haven't seen it like that in ages! Big thanks to Ed001! Killed it today, keep up the good work!

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate, not often I get on the United pages, as it used to draw in a lot of abuse with me being a Liverpool fan, but with Ed025 being busy, Ed007 being erm well Ed007 and Ed004 too busy posting under his nom de plume of Fresh! there were actually posts for me to do for a change. It is always interesting getting a completely different viewpoint on the game.}

15 Jul 2015 20:27:28
This is what I'm like when I go to my nan's 001, all she does is force out of date meals on me because I look "malnourished" I'm bloody 15 stone.

{Ed001's Note - compared to Ed007 and Ed025 you are malnourished mate.}

15 Jul 2015 20:34:31
Oh I feel for you ed I really do! A lovely country, beautiful weather and picturesque scenery.

Is there any hope left in this world :)

{Ed001's Note - it is a hard life CTR, but someone has to do it. Luckily I am still young and beautiful enough to fit in with the weather.}

15 Jul 2015 20:39:50
Totally agree with this post, good days harmonious banter and conversation and once again great interaction with the Eds, Ed001 for the detailed posts and wit, Bond for his bluntness and of course Ed002 for deleting the dross and anti banter. Long may it continue.

15 Jul 2015 20:42:57
You'll b crapping thru the eye of a needle 2 nyt Eddie

💩💩

{Ed001's Note - no doubt, it was all really spicy, I must have drunk 3 gallons of water to stop my tongue burning up. I swear there was steam coming out my ears at one point. I had to check the missus wasn't there breathing fire in my ear after a bad day, but it was only my ears steaming. Still it was worth it for free food.}

15 Jul 2015 20:48:41
Ha ha, just like me ed, if it's free I'll eat 'almost' anything :-)
Sounds like you had a good time anyway, and you are spot on about the talking point thing. I've spent hours and hours over the years, in some odd places talking to locals about United and football. One of my favourites was talking to an old chap about the 1999 CL Final while he was selling chips outside an amphitheatre in Tunisia!

{Ed001's Note - it is amazing how you can go anywhere in the world and they know the English clubs. Most of them where saying how they dream of going to England to watch a game one day in the Prem at the home ground of whichever team it was they supported. And there were a surprising number of different teams they liked too.}

15 Jul 2015 20:55:02
Quick test post to see if I haven't been culled.

{Ed001's Note - ooooo I wonder if a test post is a rules violation worthy of a cull????}

15 Jul 2015 20:09:34
Well done ed002

15 Jul 2015 21:03:18
Well as long as your going to be alright mate that's good.

15 Jul 2015 21:28:53
Yeah the chap in Tunisia was a Villa fan, but his son was a United fan, hence the CL final topic. Another I chatted to was a tour guide in Giza, walking up the steps inside the Great Pyramid and in the burial chamber, didn't learn much about the Pyramid but had a great time. He, bizarrely, was a Portsmouth fan. Great times, and shows what a wonderful sport it can be, and how wonderful people can be too, leaves you with fantastic, lifelong memories.

{Ed001's Note - it is also good to be reminded that no matter what team people support, we are all really the same in that we love the game.}

15 Jul 2015 21:29:55
Where abouts in Sri lanka are you Ed? Beautiful country!

{Ed001's Note - I am in Dubai mate, just happen to be in an area that is mostly Indians, Sri Lankans, Pakistanis and Africans. In fact I am the only white person I have seen here in this area since Ed033 went back to the UK! I feel like a zoo exhibit at times. People just keep stopping and staring. Though they could just be taken aback by my stunning good looks, I am not sure.}

15 Jul 2015 21:33:48
ed01 u have to visit my city u wil find the good spicy food and if u in lanka it just few hours we just can't eat with out spice

{Ed001's Note - if I ever get the chance to visit Sri Lanka I will be sure to do that mate.}

15 Jul 2015 21:04:59
Is bond in court again?

{Ed007's Note - I've not got any time to be a criminal lately. I'm left to do everything while Ed001 disappears for an hour and a half to feed his face and I'm left eating sandwiches the Mrs has made me before she went to work.
It's not all glamour and raking through Ed002's underwear drawer you know.}

15 Jul 2015 22:41:44
Good looks 001? All I see is a burnt Bruce-look-a-like from Finding Nemo! ;)

*hoping you catch on*

{Ed001's Note - you would be surprised how many women like the red.....}

15 Jul 2015 19:11:53
Please tell me we're not going for benteke ed?

{Ed007's Note - Twitter?}

15 Jul 2015 18:43:04
I think lewandowski is a cert as I think the club are planning on making shed loads of money on the names on the back of shirts

Schweinsteiger
Schneiderlin
Lewandowski

See where I'm going with this?

So don't be surprised in us being linked with Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink very soon

In all seriousness I wouldn't say no to edison cavani but Robert lewandowski has to first choice

15 Jul 2015 18:52:01
Sokratis Papastathopoulos must be a shout then! He's a centre back and he's a decent player too!

15 Jul 2015 18:57:58
I would like Lew but a lot of rumours flying around tonight that we have bid the £32M release clause for Christian Benteke.
Can ed's comment on if there is any truth in this?

15 Jul 2015 19:45:58
Ed002 has said on Liverpool site that United interest is elsewhere and not on Benteke, also been said she expects a deal to go thru with Liverpool.

15 Jul 2015 18:01:30
If we were to secure lewi and otamendi in this window i believe we challenge in all comps this coming season, if we hold onto de gea for the season our chances improve greatly but if we got lewi i'd be confident with the squad with or without di maria

15 Jul 2015 18:18:37
Looking at the midfield it could be Rooney back up front with Depay.
Interesting.CB needed though.

15 Jul 2015 18:22:10
Without a doubt we would win the league with those two Chelsea are not that far ahead of us we were In with a shout of winning it last year until Carrick got injured then the wheels came off but iv no doubt if he didn't we would have at least got 2nd if we can get otamendi/ramos and lewandowski/cavani or benzema well win the league and go far in champions league

15 Jul 2015 18:48:51
I don't want to come over all Beast like but we did not come near winning the league. There was a brief moment when 2nd looked possible but it was very brief.

With all the new players having to settle in, I think winning the league next year will be a stretch

{Ed007's Note - Whether you want to or not I think you should ask Beast first about doing that kind of thing. And can I just add... YUK!}

15 Jul 2015 19:02:41
Quality Ed007

I agree with ajh, apart from the first bit lol

15 Jul 2015 19:06:14
Haha ahh simple things please simple minds eh bond.

{Ed007's Note - :=D

15 Jul 2015 16:55:44
Some top replies from what I posted earlier about what we all do or have done. Some very interesting replies and many being surprising. Just shows the amount of achievements and things you can get into. Even though we all support the same football club we all have differant and unique backgrounds! Thanks for all that posted it was a pleasure to understand a bit more about each poster! Roll on lewandowski medical! 😉 just kidding.

15 Jul 2015 16:09:08
Edds in the know, is Lacazette a possibility at all? I would love this guy at Manchester United!

15 Jul 2015 17:00:17
Going by eds previous posts mate he is indeed now available but his destination is either arsenal,Chelsea or psg

15 Jul 2015 17:45:13
From what I've read he's staying in France until after the euros, read into that as much as you want.

15 Jul 2015 17:48:57
I think the striker we buy will have some height and some strength.

15 Jul 2015 15:21:13
You lot are doing some very good business this window, I think the Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin signings will prove pivitol to next season, I am interested to see how that will work. It leaves Carrick in a bit of a funny place, though you are in more competitions next year so I am sure he will find game time along the way somewhere. Add Lewandowski to your team I think you're a genuine title contender for sure. Hate to say it, as you can probably tell i'm on the red half of Merseyside but its difficult to see you lads firstly dropping out of that top four although, i'd love it if you did and its hard to see how you won't push on and have a real go. It would have been interesting to see how Moyes would have faired given the same amount of money, though I do feel he wasn't quite qualified enough to take them to the next level. City & yourselves investing heavily, Arsenal & Chelsea being Arsenal and Chelsea and ourselves pumping more cash into transfers yet again it is diificult to see who is going to drop out, after all you can't fit 5 into 2.

Next seasons honest predictions

Chelsea
Manchester United
Manchester City
Arsenal
Liverpool


Though I hope i'm wrong and its that reversed!

15 Jul 2015 15:58:14
Nice to see a balanced post from an opposition fan. I tend to think Arsenal's consistency will see them higher than 4th next season and I'd be glad with 2nd but for that to happen we'll need our many new players to hot the ground running, will be interesting to see how it all pans out.

15 Jul 2015 16:09:48
I'd go with that Anfield, although I can see Arsenal perhaps finishing above City if they get a good start this year. Tough one to call I think. We should all be better than last season, I don't think Chelsea are as far ahead as some people make out. They just ground out results a lot more, as champions need to sometimes. They hit the ground running unlike others and it set them up for the rest of the season. It's going to be very interesting!

15 Jul 2015 14:22:48
What a weekend. I think we would all like to thank Fresh/Ed Woodward for being so efficient and doing such a great job bringing in the quartet so far.
Doing much better than last year Fresh!

15 Jul 2015 15:12:53
Pleasure, I'm waiting to be called Sir Fresh

15 Jul 2015 16:05:56
Why stop at sir? Your a prince.

15 Jul 2015 17:49:31
Prince Fresh is even better, if I sign Lewandowski does it make me King?

15 Jul 2015 18:27:17
Someone wasn't around in the 90s

15 Jul 2015 21:10:17
If we sign Lewandowski our life would be flipped, turned upside down ;)

15 Jul 2015 22:47:45
Fresh how do you feel about Philly cheese steaks?

15 Jul 2015 14:03:15
Right, this may not be allowed. But as the squad is now on tour and transfer news has gone a little quiet, I was wondering if we could go of the United topic for a moment and find out a little bit more about each other.

So the question I would like to ask to each poster is one thing about you all. An achievement? A sport you participate in? Anything like that. Just one thing that identifies you.

My secret thing that I do that you may not know about me is I compete in Taekwondo and have recently just won my second English championship!

It would be much appreciated if this is posted eds! Get commenting 😀

15 Jul 2015 14:19:39
Wow well done Trev.
With the risk of it sounding like a dating profile I'm a visual merchandiser, I'm studying to become a life coach, used to play a lot of footy youth teams, Sunday league etc. was a midfielder in the end but stated at centre back then a striker/winger, them good old days are behind me tho, too much socialising went on into youth ha.

15 Jul 2015 14:33:01
My personal thing is I don't like to stroke egos.

Also people say I'm quite patronising (that means I treat them as if they were stupid).

😬

15 Jul 2015 14:39:48
this is my 1st post in a long time so thought this would be a good thread to come back on, i'm now a devoted family man with 2 boys who are little devils in the making,i play snooker in a local league and 5-a-side every now and again but it was when I was younger I had 2 seasons in Walsall's youth team as a goalkeeper, it was a great experience but even at that level stepping up from sunday league was a whole different ball game and I couldn't find the motivation at the time to progress, the only player I remember playing against who made it as a pro was Jermaine pennant who played for notts county at that time.

15 Jul 2015 14:44:51
At the age of 14 I was in the process of becoming sponsored to move from amateur to professional snooker, then hormones moved up the priority list and the rest is history haha also I'm very proud I've played guitar in my band at a local festival on the back of a truck :D

15 Jul 2015 14:46:27
i used to dress as a bat and fight crime at night, but then i had to move away from Gotham as there was a joker causing me far to much grief. now i just live a normal millionaires life buying fast cars and loose woman

15 Jul 2015 14:53:51
I'm an avid golfer and love a good old mystery (which supasub and HB can back up)

My profession is that I tell people to do stuff and much like my kids they tend not too.

I do have football In my blood line as a few of my family members have played a bit, I did attend the Bobby Charlton school of excellence but unfortunately I also got my injury there (or I would of made it lol)

Nothing flashy about me just a regular bloke I guess.

Now I'm depressed. :)

{Ed001's Note - then you know how we feel after reading your posts.....}

15 Jul 2015 15:02:22
Not much to tell really, now a family man with a wife and daughter (best thing I ever did), played football since I was able to walk, watched by City, United, Bolton and Oldham scouts on numerous occasions as a youngster, but was always too lazy to make it :-)
Played for Manchester Boys at school. Working whilst doing an OU degree at the minute, as I just wanted to piss about when I should have been doing it when I was younger.

15 Jul 2015 15:07:05
Some interesting and surprising replies coming in thus far! All very unexpected, this is great! Keep them coming.

15 Jul 2015 15:13:10
Trev

Well done that is something to be proud of

I don't have anything that good but when I was young I represented my county at junior level cricket, was part of my club team that won the Under21 county cup and later played against several notable international players such as Andy Flower and John Crawley plus some Sheffield Shield Aussies.

One story on football worth sharing was when young playing against a couple of Scousers on a Welsh beach whilst on holiday. I gave one a tough time but he had a nice left foot, his dad said he was on Liverpool's books, his name was Mike Newell. The best footballer I ever played against was Geoff Foulkes, son of Billy, astonishing talent when young and sadly didn't make it but believe me he was very talented.

15 Jul 2015 15:15:45
Currently doing a degree, got one year left then the big wide world :)

15 Jul 2015 15:33:37
Very glad to have made it through the 60s and 70s intact and am now a virtually retired grandfather of a 6 year old, a girly girl, who came home from school one day and said to my son, okay Dad, I suppose I'll play soccer (she lives in Connecticut so she doesn't know what football is).

Other than that I am the most successful mediocrity I know. Luck is the most important factor in life, and I've been very lucky.

Pursuing a post-career career in songwriting and am excited that I'm going to be back in the UK next week. Will be in Manchester for a family wedding and then Bury for a recording session with one of my old buddies, and then taking in the Spurs game, if my other pal comes up with the tkts.

The one deep disappointment in my life is that while I was away on a trip a few years ago my wife decided she liked Arsenal, and became a supporter, relegating us to second fiddle. Does that outweigh all the rest? Almost, but not quite. Only because when it comes to head to heads she prefers us to win, ranking her marriage more than her team. Typical woman!!!

15 Jul 2015 15:39:54
I used to play American Football, got an offer to go and play for the Colorado State Rams - didn't go in the end. Currently involved with American Football coaching in the - formally a youth coach at the Barcelona Dragons.

I'm launching a new American Football equipment store in a few weeks and I've also given 'English' football talks to some local sides (mainly tactical). I never played much football past the Sunday leagues in Spain and over here in the UK.

For some of you that don't know I am Spanish.

I'm also hoping to get into some form of Sunday league football management/coaching and/or scouting.

15 Jul 2015 15:43:36
Originally from Scotland - married to a Yorkshire woman, who is a United fan!
Kids born in England and my son supports United and England, and never let's me forget the last part.
Took US citizenship after living in Boston these past 15 years.
Get to see all the games over here so looking forward to the new season next month!!
Finance VP. Played indoor and outdoor all my life - but called it quits after 40 years last season!!
Trained under Fergie (one time) at East Stirling - my PE teacher played for them part time.
2 grown kids. Breed Japanese koi.
Row 3 times a week.
Just back from vacation in Turks & Caicos and hoping to buy a condo there sometime soon (heaven)!

15 Jul 2015 15:24:47
As with CTR I have football in the blood, my dad was being watched by Bob Bishop (he was the United scout who found Georgie) on numerous occasions. When he began to move up the footballing ladder, at 18 his career meant he had to play for a specific team in those days - those from NI will most likely know what I mean, so it wasn't to be, however I probably wouldn't be here if it had happened, so can't really complain I suppose haha!

Followed in the father's footsteps in becoming a striker, played at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal's ground as i'm sure is obvious, representing my country. Young for my age, and when I moved up to the older team I hadn't even started to fill out, whilst the majority of CBs/MFs I played had done so, and so I filtered out. Should have moved to another team my age, but chose to challenge myself, and here I am at Uni in Liverpool no longer playing football. Thinking about starting again though.

Some interesting reads!

15 Jul 2015 15:59:44
My brother used to play for pro team but as he got older his mind started to drift to women and drink with these girls being more interested in him being a pro footballer? As a result, he was released and gutted, nearly to a depressive state! We told him but as a youngster you think you know everything? Don't get me wrong, he's happy now, but oh how things could have been soooo different!

15 Jul 2015 16:00:38
Doctor.
Used to play quite a lot of football before 3 separate ligament injuries killed me.

{Ed007's Note - You must be bloody good doctor if you're dead and still posting!}

15 Jul 2015 16:02:54
I said depressed ed not blessed :)

15 Jul 2015 16:28:06
Just finished my last year of uni, used to play cricket for my county for a couple of years when I was younger. Wasn't as good at football but played against fergies grandson a few times! The man himself was at one of our games once and I had the pleasure of shaking his hand! Didn't sign me up though unfortunately.

15 Jul 2015 17:02:34
Currently work as a groundworker but I'm only young so have plenty of time for that to change. I played as a right back because I was pretty quick and strong, ruined my muscles and ligaments in my leg so I sometimes have a struggle running so that was football over. Took up boxing and was pretty good at it, regret not going further with it as one lad I used to train with is midlands champion at his weight and another has turned professional. Bit gutting to see them go and think I could have been there. United related things are that when I was a kid my dad took me to a game against Wigan on Boxing Day, we were sat right next to the tunnel and van der sar threw his gloves into the crowd. It skimmed my dad's fingers but he's not the tallest so he couldn't quite get it. It fell right into someone's lap who was sat on his phone paying no attention. Also my uncle has just bought a box at old Trafford so I'll hopefully have a couple of trips in there!
Great to find out more about people and to share info about myself!

15 Jul 2015 17:08:19
Used to play for villa and then Rotherham up until the age of 16, now just playing semi pro but know quite a few lads who've made it big time who are playing in the prem.

Finished my education a few weeks back and I've just had an interview today for a management role at a promotions company, the interviewer was a Leeds fan so I hope that didn't go against me.

15 Jul 2015 17:14:12
I am very keen tiddlywinker, but when i'm not owning the counters I try to kick a ball straight. It funny how everyone plays or used to play football on a football forum ;).

Just finished my degree in business management and I am the lead singer of the band 'LOWrise' hence the username. Check us out lowrisemusic.com, self promotion :)

i love when someone asks these questions, I like hearing the different backgrounds of Manchester Utd fans and where their from in the World. Granted you're not a real fan if you're not from Manchester, right 'I am Kloot' ;)

15 Jul 2015 17:23:10
Retired English teacher.

Once smacked a spider who was terrorising a student with my register - then made the class do a minute's silence to remember family left behind.

15 Jul 2015 17:30:56
I'm an M&E estimator, play American football for Manchester Titans and compete in Olympic freestyle wrestling.
My biggest achievement is representing Great Britain wrestling in the European champions when I was 17. Well that's my proudest moment, my biggest regret was that I used to in a relationship with Michelle Keegan when I was younger, but left her because "I couldn't be bothered" anymore

15 Jul 2015 17:31:42
I've only recently signed up to the site so this is a nice way to introduce myself. I'm from Cardiff. Started supporting United because I was obsessed with George Best as a kid. Played local league football in South Wales and later in Sussex from the age of 11 until I was 37. Nothing major but it was always the most fun I've ever had.
Work-wise I'm a freelance lighting and sound designer for a number of UK and German theatre and dance companies and I spend roughly two thirds of the year touring the globe with different shows.
p.s. I don't like cheese.

15 Jul 2015 18:21:59
Suppose I better add I have a wife and two kids, always evades me that

15 Jul 2015 18:26:06
Currently make living selling Car number plates. I played for Luton youth and my cousin played for Hearts, Rangers (ouch, family are all Celtic fans) and Southampton plus Scotland national team. Like everyone else, career cut short by injury by a certain Curtis Davies cleaning me out in a training session!
2 kids and they are united and batman obsessed like their old man!

15 Jul 2015 18:46:56
Well, as every other norwegian born child, I've been raised up with wintersports and football. Sikjumping was my sport besides football til the age of 14.
Ive been playing the drums for 15 years, and played in all sorts of bands!

Nowadays i work out of my house with PC/Mobile/network customerservice, i play a lot of golf and I've just divorced my wife after 6 years of marriage and moved into my old man`s house for a wee while.

Started following United with Cantona, but got even more a fan when Solskjær, Berg, Johnsen and Nevland was at the club.

15 Jul 2015 19:01:34
I'm currently working as a construction manager. Got 2 girls. Was a bit of a journeyman in my youth due to my dads work, even did a stint in Germany.
Seeing as you're all mentioning your footy careers, I played for the mighty Stevenage Colts with none other than our very own Ashley Young. Well actually he was the age group below me and his brother Martin the year older. I never made it past the u16 and then went into Sunday league. Still play some 5 a side now.

15 Jul 2015 19:01:51
Married with 2 sons both represent their county teams elder lad has been to city and Carrington he is 14 I coach kids from 9 to 15 5 nights a week doing my A licence badges. I played for amateur international team myself love football my 1st utd game 77 cup final. Company sales director and slowly turning into my father which is a good thing as he was my best friend😃😇

15 Jul 2015 19:07:56
I'm a honey badger.
Honey badger does what he wants.

Also, I do like to research a good conspiracy in my spare time.

15 Jul 2015 17:05:41
Ah ed007, ed001 and i were just talking about you. You're quite. er. something.

{Ed001's Note - it's ok I already told him how I stuck up for him when you were all calling him a smart arse. He may be an arse but I won't have anyone calling him smart, so just bear that in mind in future!}

15 Jul 2015 21:45:28
Father of two and grandfather of two. And lucky that family work in our business so I can play endless golf. And happily, the more I play the worse I get!

15 Jul 2015 21:45:28
Father of two and grandfather of two. And lucky that family work in our business so I can play endless golf. And happily, the more I play the worse I get!

15 Jul 2015 22:49:07
Born in Malaysia, first international game on tele was the 86 world cup. Followed the old devision 1 on Tuesday evening highlights since then(no live coverage of games at all those days). Singer/songwriter. Just got married last Christmas.

15 Jul 2015 13:58:53
So a decent list of striker options that Ed001 has provided us. For me who we sign all comes down to what do you do with Wayne Rooney, or more precisely what LVG does with him or the formation.

15 Jul 2015 13:38:46
Sterlings goodbye msg. To Liverpool
Firstly it wasn't easy for me leaving the club.there has been loads of people slagging me off and it took city ages to come up with all of the mine since I decided to leave 6 months ago.
I'm happy to say I had some great memories of the club, getting of my tits on laughing gas and seen Gerard slip and handing the title to my new club,
Man city have some guy at the club and he is paying me 200k a week, serious.
I've got 18 kids and city are the only club that could my 18 kids tickets for every home game for each of them and a 100 of their friends,
Goodbye from dobby

15 Jul 2015 12:48:30
Hi Guys

Eds

Can you tell me what has happened to Andy Kellett.Has he gone back to Bolton or are we looking to sign him permanently.I thought he did quite well in the U21's.

{Ed001's Note - last I heard he returned to Bolton and that was it.}

15 Jul 2015 12:50:53
Back to the Evans debate:

Evans benefited from having Ferdinand beside him on one side and Evra on the other. They made a decent player look much better than his natural ability would indicate. He is not a leader or of the playing quality to stand in their shoes. He is not, as they say, pari passu. When given the opportunity rather than carpaying the diem, he fluffed his lines. Just like O'Shea really. A good squad player when surrounded by great team mates, but you wouldn't want to throw all your eggs in that basket unless you have a yearning to become Sunderland.

Verdict: Not good enough for United in the post- Ferdinand/Vidic era.

Like Cleverley, let's say thanks and wish him good luck, confident in the expectation he will not come back to haunt us, even if by some chance he does a Welbeck on us and scores. Aaah, the irony of that moment. Let's hope we can cut out the sloppy stuff this year.

15 Jul 2015 13:02:02
I actually hope he stays put and proves to the fans he can replicate the form that made him a starter a few years back. He is one of our own from the academy, homegrown and is not on a significant salary compared to others I assume.

If he wants to leave for first team football regularly then fair enough but for example if you put Evans and Di Maria on the same pitch at Old Trafford I know which one would do his damnest and work his socks off for 90mins.

And no I am not comparing Evans and Di Maria's ability before I get executed lol.

15 Jul 2015 11:30:18
I've just been watching clips of a certain Robert Lewandowski, and this may sound cheeky, but we really need to go after this guy AND not Cavani? He can literally score every type of goal known to man and football! Sell Di Maria and him in, please! Cheers, Ronnie.

15 Jul 2015 12:10:20
I just find it odd that Bayern would a) want to sell him and b) let another talent join a major European rival. I also find it odd that the agent has come out with a price tag of £35m saying it as though it's a lot of money for Lewandowski for the top clubs because let's face it £35m for him he'd be snapped up. I just find it all a bit too easy, something else surely is afoot ie new contract, hope I'm wrong tho would love him here.

{Ed001's Note - Pep doesn't always pick him mate, he is not really first choice there.}

15 Jul 2015 12:40:24
Oh really, I Never knew that. Robben, Muller and Ribery the front three I guess? Just assumed he would be first pick, he'd by my first pick but then again would be difficult getting ahead of Thomas Muller.

{Ed001's Note - Muller often keeps him out of the team.}

15 Jul 2015 12:48:20
I bet he can't score a triple-diple-backflip/bicycle kick.

15 Jul 2015 13:16:43
If I could pick any 1 striker in world football it would be Lewandowski he is absolute class I would be reaching for the Kleenex if we got him :)

15 Jul 2015 13:41:38
He can score a mega turbo ultra star kick though :)

15 Jul 2015 11:04:12
Good morning ladies and gents, boys and girls. I used to post here a long time ago when it was just one page of total carnage and I have now decided to throw caution to the wind and weigh in on the debates on this site since the elusive Ed002 has gone MIA, which just leaves us common folk to educate ourselves and enlighten each other with perspective.

First off I would like to congratulate the many posters who I have followed on here over the past years for continuing their good work and even those who just ramble on like mad men, you are all very entertaining. Secondly, I will be the first to put my hands up and say I am at crossroads with our beloved club at the moment. Last season for me was tough to watch and I can only hope that this season we cross the finish line that we have been running towards since Fergie called it a day.

Of course I am stoked with the signings we have made thus far and have faith that we have able, committed lads, that can help us reach the heights of old. I will admit I am not fully sold on the LVG philosophy after last season but I saw Mourinho dither in his first year returning to the bridge and of course who can forget Moyes's baptism of fire so I am by all means willing to play devils advocate and reserve judgement on the manager until next season.

Finally I would like to take this opportunity to make you all aware that I do have a strong opinion like most on here and I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. Just remember that sometimes different roads lead to the same castle.

15 Jul 2015 11:29:55
Apologies in advance if I am wrong , and I mean that sincerely. But the way you talk (type), you sound an awful lot like the recently departed JMB.
Words like "folk" and "stoked" are very JMB'esque.

{Ed001's Note - could just be an Aussie thing?}

15 Jul 2015 11:34:05
Welcome back rollo

15 Jul 2015 11:39:54
i must of missed it but what's happend to jmb

15 Jul 2015 11:50:19
im sure he's here, waiting patiently to find something to whine abt ;)

15 Jul 2015 11:51:10
Hello Betty, I don't know whether to take that as a compliment in terms of being well educated or take offence but I shall give you the benefit of the doubt and plump for the former.

Then again who knows I could be a reincarnated JMB or Britney Spears for all you lads know. Anyway not to be a party pooper by putting a pin in your pink little bubble but unfortunately you are erring my friend and your jigsaw pieces won't fit togehter here. Anyway I accept your apology.

Pep - it's good to be back in the thick of it.

15 Jul 2015 12:06:51
jred - JMB basically picked up an old post and tried to play the 'I told you so' card on Ed002 who suggested Schweinsteiger wouldn't leave Bayern (which was probably true at the time). No idea if JMB tried to say anything else but he has been banned from the site now. I won't be shedding any tears for him personally.

15 Jul 2015 12:18:36
Having read the page for a while now Rosie I admit that reading JMB's posts were sometimes borderline lunacy but I thought he was a decent poster and brought a lot to the site like many others. I am not defending him here (I already have inspector Betty on my back after one post!) but as a regular reader I enjoyed the banter between all the regulars, even the menacing Kloot. Then again for all we know JMB could have been sending abuse day in day out to the editors and if that was the case then a ban is fair in my book.

15 Jul 2015 12:25:35
Interesting profile pic!

15 Jul 2015 13:02:41
Touché honey badger.

15 Jul 2015 13:17:16
He had done good points but far too negative and there's a line and he crossed it. We only saw what was cleared for posting.

15 Jul 2015 13:31:16
Ha Ha Rollo , its Chief Inspector actually! No offence intended mate. It just sounded like JMB , that's all. Especially "not being sold on the LvG philosophy".
We did clash a couple of times , but JMB did have some good post and interesting things to say at times. He just couldn't help being a dipstick sometimes and courting attention.
Anyway , welcome to the site. I will now remove mysef from your back and leave you alone. Have a nice day :)

15 Jul 2015 15:12:05
He used to be better to be fair to him. He posted under the name JuanMatasBeard. Then he pissed off the ed and everyone got annoyed at him and then after that all of his posts just seemed to be attempts at being edgy.

15 Jul 2015 10:54:58
Wanted some opinions on here.

Firstly, do you expect to see Di Maria leave? I actually do, but I don't want him to.

And secondly, who replaces him? We need a replacement because I don't think Young should be a starting winger week in week out. Januzaj and Mata are better through the middle also.

Could we perhaps see a huge bid for Reus? Griezmann maybe?

15 Jul 2015 11:01:01
I don't want him to go, but it's looking more likely.
Possible replacements to match such quality.
Bale
Griezmann
Maybe pedro
Robben
Reus

15 Jul 2015 11:02:49
If Di Maria leaves which I'm almost certain he will, I reckon someone big is coming in. Like a Bale, Ronaldo or Reus! When the Adidas deal takes over at the beginning of August;)

15 Jul 2015 11:06:09
I think he will stay and I hope he does too. But if he does leave I think Gareth Bale should be the man we go all out for.

15 Jul 2015 11:06:51
I hope he doesn't leave. We lack pace without him and I believe he will come good next season.

But if psg make an acceptable offer, and he wants to leave I doubt the club will stand in his way.

I believe gaitan will replace him (a huge mistake)

15 Jul 2015 11:10:44
i don't think he will move

15 Jul 2015 11:12:22
Di Maria couldn't get a game at the end of last season and we have signed a player who plays in his position. Young was probably our best player for the last 6 months of last season so not sure why he isn't a starter, if he was called Ashlinho people would be raving about him. In my opinion if Di Maria goes we have already replaced him with Depay and we could spend them funds on a world class centre half and striker.

15 Jul 2015 11:16:35
Fresh, all the players you have mentioned play predominantly on the left whereas ADM played more on the right at Real. We have Depay and Young for the left, I would assume it will be a right sided attacker we are after to replace ADM.

I can still see Mata being sold even if ADM goes, I think we could see a goal scoring right winger and maybe a striker coming in Still.

Januzaj may be given the right attacker role though, I guess we won't find out for sure until the window shuts.

15 Jul 2015 11:21:38
I agree with GDS2

15 Jul 2015 11:26:26
DS2, the problem with Young is he is so one dimensional it's not even funny. When he is out of action for a year, and everybody forgets how he plays, then he comes in and for the first 5-10 matches he's good.

Then, oposition players remember all he does is cut back and cross. Then he becomes a weak point IMO. Ashley Young, or Ashlinho should not be a mainstay of any United team.

15 Jul 2015 11:32:29
I posted up above GDS about the possibility of replacing Di Maria but I take that back and agree Depay could already be the main to fill the void should ADM leave.

Concentrate then on getting a quality striker, more than likely a striker that plays across the line. I'd love Benzema or Lewandowski as I have previously stated but I believe it could be Cavani as he gives us that option of playing either right or left.

15 Jul 2015 11:33:14
I believe Di Maria will leave, if we can get a decent offer, too many rumors he wants to go back to Real etc.

Yeah we both rate Griezmann very highly, I remember us both commenting on how he took Barca's defence apart twice 2 years ago. He's great on the wing and scored 23 goals that season. I just don't see him moving.

15 Jul 2015 11:34:05
I too feel Di Maria may shun the opportunity to prove himself at Old Trafford if the Parisians come calling. The thing is if you look objectively at how he has done and how he has conducted himself since moving from Madrid it makes you wonder how much he really wants to taste success at United.

Of course his price tag wasn't his choice but when you look at the players who have moved for that figure either recently or a decade ago (Zidanes and Figos etc) how many had such an unsuccessful debut season? A little Welshman moved to the biggest club in world with the biggest fee ever on his head, he didn't speak the language and had no national comrades in his locker room and he flew out of the traps.

The point I am trying to make is there are those players who are determined to be the best they can be with an iron edged mentality and then there are those who will turn up and hope to make the best of their situation.

15 Jul 2015 11:47:06
With regards to the who should replace him, I would go for Domenico Berardi, 20 years old has scored 15 league goals plus over two consecutive seasons and his all round play is increasing year on year as shown by his substantially increased defensive work, passing stats and assists (10 in the league). With Depay and Berardi we would have two 15+ goal wingers who can assist, the are both extremely quick and excellent dribblers of the ball, it would make us a threat down both flanks streaching teams creating more space for the striker (I think we need a new one). Also Berardi is left footed whereas Depay is right footed so you have a very balanced attack.

Just my thoughts

15 Jul 2015 13:01:46
AGREE REWZ
but you must have a proven striker if you play wingers surely?
Would be good to watch as well.
Regarding Di Maria;personally wouldn't wait another year IF he shows any signs of wanting to be away. His value can only drop (it already has apparently) and another year on his wages wouldn't be good business financially if he doesn't perform consistently like he is capable of. Sell not swap and go for Kane; he can learn off rooney whilst he can play across the front, on the left or inside forward position and would/could give us 10 years of valued service imo.

15 Jul 2015 13:18:44
REDFAITH

On Gaitan replacing ADM i agree and have said this would be a mistake a few times but will go as far as saying it would put me a step nearer Beasts opinion than I was before. It would be inexplicable.

15 Jul 2015 13:23:45
I can't believe we allowed the Yorkshire figo to move to Liverpool on a free. Best replacement.

15 Jul 2015 14:07:54
Cookman, this is where the Rooney debate pops up again. I am on the side of the fence that would sell him, only because he's the right age to sell and get a great fee and there are player out there who kick the ball into the back of the net more often. the problem with selling him is, he's English, our most marketable player, club captain and a global icon. selling Rooney would be an extremely difficult proposition for the club and a big financial risk.

If LVG can push out his pal RVP he may have the bottle to sell Rooney. I'm sure had SAF stayed on for a couple more seasons Rooney wouldn't be here.

I think for the above reasons the club would like Kane as he's young, English and has a lot of momentum in the press here and abroad giving the marketing machine something to work with.

15 Jul 2015 15:44:56
Rewz,

You would sell out only striker and club captain? Wonderful plan.

15 Jul 2015 10:05:05
@Ed001

Just saw your and Ed002's reply on Lewandowski and him being available at the right price on the Arsenal page.

We know that we were very interested in Sir Alex's last season at the club.

1. I wonder what your opinion is on whether there is still interest from us and do you think Bayern's comments on "no other Bayern player would move to United this window" comments with us already having bought Schweinsteiger would be a stumbling block for any potential move? Or will it just come down to a team meeting the asking price and his personal terms (which I am sure we would since we are desperate for a striker and have got huge wages off the books)?

I would much rather spend big on him than Cavani and do think that getting him this season and Bale next year would be the long term solution up front.

2. What do you make of United's transfers so far?

{Ed001's Note - 1. I am sure there is still interest from United, I am not convinced by those comments from Bayern personally. I think they were more about placating fans following the sale of a legend. Even though Pep no longer wanted him around, he was still a legend to the fans and so they had to play it carefully. If United were the team making the best offer, then I could not imagine them turning it down.
I would not hold out much hope of Bale right now, it is more likely to be Benzema leaving as Rafa wants to build around Bale, James Rodriguez and Ronaldo as his attacking trio. From what he has said, Benzema is possible surplus there now.}

15 Jul 2015 10:57:58
I'd take any from Cavani, Lewandowski or Benzema - but Lewandowski would be my number 1 ultimate choice - he's fantastic. I think £40 million or so would do it and we are well capable of that. He is an LVG striker - great link up play, good in the air, great on the ball and a fantastic shot on him. If he is to leave at any point it would be terrible to not go for him.

On the Cavani front. I read an argument from a journalist that said he wouldn't be allowed to leave as Zlatan will leave at the end of his contract next summer thereby leaving the number 9 position for Cavani to step in to. Perhaps they want Di Maria for the left, Lucas for the right and Cavani through the middle next season but will sign Di Maria now.

{Ed001's Note - I forgot to answer no 2! Doh. I meant to say I am very impressed with the transfer so far, I think Schweinsteiger is a very good short term signing, whether his legs are gone or not. His experience and leadership is a vital piece that was sorely missing last season for United. Schneiderlin is one I feel Arsenal will rue missing out on in time, he is a top class player, who will make a real difference. Plus he is a very different player from Herrera, so should combine well with him. Darmian I do not know a lot about, other than that he was probably the most likely signing Chelsea would have made if Ivanovic had left, so that suggests he is a good player. There is still a need for a forward and centre backs, but you can't buy everyone!}

15 Jul 2015 11:02:31
Thanks for the reply Ed001. I meant going for Bale as the only target next summer, not this one. Would love Lewandowski here.

Seems you forgot to reply to the what do you think of our transfers so far. You guys have done some decent business yourselves (as long as you move some on). For the first time in years United and LFC seem to be buying players they actually need, I still can't believe it.

{Ed001's Note - sorry about the missed response to the second question first time. I got distracted by a sudden flood of emails with avatars and profile pics to check through and forgot when I came back to it.

I am not convinced Liverpool really are buying players they actually need, as the main need was a top class keeper and they brought in a back up Championship (just) level keeper. I really rate Firmino and wanted us to buy him last season instead of Lallana, but now the club has Lallana, there is little real need for Firmino. The other real need is still a left back, but the club brought in Clyne, a right back. There is still no long term plan at Liverpool, it is exasperating, to be polite.}

15 Jul 2015 11:56:04
Ed 001 any idea which strikers we are actually looking at? Thank u :)

{Ed001's Note - other than Lewandowski? Vietto is one, Castillo of Brugge is another (Chileans are very much in vogue I notice!), Sakho of West Ham, I don't know regarding Cavani or not sorry, Lacazette and Benzia of Lyon, Batshuayi of Marseille (who I really like what I have seen from so far, could be a real class player of the future if he can achieve his potential), Bas Dost of Wolfsburg, Son of Leverkusen (I would be gutted if you got him, he is the best Asian player of his generation, maybe of all time), Morata, Icardi, oh and nearly forgot Kane. I am sure there are more, but I can't think of them off the top of my head, even going through squad listings to remind myself is not helping.}

15 Jul 2015 12:03:44
@Ed001

I still think you have done decent business considering you are not in the UCL.

Re "we can't buy everyone", are you sure? ;) With the way we are going this summer Ed Woodward and Van Gaal seem determined on fixing all issues once and for all. I'm also impressed by how we have managed to shift out some big wage earners like RVP, Falcao and Nani (Hernandez will be next).

I expect a center back and a striker to arrive and depending on what happens with Di Maria and De Gea(and Ramos) those positions may be looked at as well. I suspect Di Maria might be sold to fund a move for a striker, perhaps even Mata and certainly Evans. Journalists have been briefed about this big " churning" of players since January it seems.

{Ed001's Note - I do expect one centre back to arrive, but personally I feel you need two, Smalling has improved, but he is still nowhere near good enough.}

15 Jul 2015 13:13:31
Son Of leverkusen sounds like the introduction of a lord of the rings character

{Ed001's Note - hahaha it does now you mention it. Good job Ed004 is not about, or he would use that as the basis of his next chat up line.}

15 Jul 2015 08:16:35
A story in the ever reliable Metro suggesting we are after Serio Romero. I assume as back up? Valdes out?

15 Jul 2015 10:30:38
Valdes is going to valencia as part of otamendi deal that's why he's being left behind and romero new number 2 to degea who's staying 1 more season by the looks of it

15 Jul 2015 10:59:20
Romero would be a number 2, but apparently he wants to sign for a club where he is first choice.

15 Jul 2015 06:28:03
Anybody think that if another striker is signed the Rooney might have the captaincy taken away from him? Taken away his automatic place in the team. LvG never said Rooney had the rights, he said his captain is the only person who gets more rights to start. Just a thought. Do you think there is a chance?

15 Jul 2015 08:38:49
Won't cause offence by saying that i disagree with you but it is difficult to see an alternative to rooney. Given the depth of our squad no one is likely to start every game( maybe de gea if he stays) but given rooneys versatility he is likely to start more than most. BS might possibly be a better captain/leader but again it is unlikely that he will be starting every game although i would be happy if he was made vice captain. After all if he can captain germany he can captain us

15 Jul 2015 08:41:40
I hope so, and it should happen. However it won't imo.

I know it's not ideal to knock one of your key players nose's out of joint by taking away captaincy. But if he is professional enough to be named captain of club and country he should be professional enough to accept that there is a person more suited to captain in the central part of the pitch, with more experience and he can focus himself on scoring goals.

We should stop pandering to Rooney - his performances suffer once he gets what he wants.

15 Jul 2015 10:27:44
The way the bayern players talk about bs says to me he would be the ideal captain in any team

15 Jul 2015 04:30:57
What do you think about this Casillas situation.
For me, even though he is not the same player he was, he is a Real Madrid legend. The way Madrid handled his departure is truly heart breaking. Fans booing him, perez forcing him to move, What a shameful club Madrid has been. I would hate if any of our player joined them.

{Ed001's Note - you must remember he has been at the heart of all the player power problems at the club for many years now. Casillas should have been booted by them years ago for being a crap keeper, but the fans loved him so he stayed and got away with forcing out manager after manager.}

15 Jul 2015 08:25:48
Ed
That would be mourinho you would be talking about?
And ancelloti was pushed out by the players or the president?

{Ed001's Note - Mourinho is not the only one mate, that was the last one. The players wanted to keep Ancelotti.}

15 Jul 2015 12:18:39
Ed001

I recall reading a while ago about the Spanish cored clique problem in the Real dressing room, that Mourinho wanted to sort out, one was Casillas and interestingly the other was said to be Ramos. One has gone and was this Ramos episode just a shot across the bows by Perez to get Benitez control of the dressing room?

{Ed001's Note - Ramos is certainly the other main protagonist, but it was more the other way round, Ramos instigating more problems through his brother, who happens to be his agent. Perez has been trying to chip away at their power for years, but has to be careful as he could easily be voted out.}

15 Jul 2015 13:23:41
Thank you Ed. Perez should have done it a long time ago. I do speculate whether he wants rid of Ramos in those circumstances

{Ed001's Note - I am sure he would love to, if the club had strength in depth in defence and he wasn't already upsetting the fans by moving Casillas out.}

15 Jul 2015 00:18:35
been an avid reader of this site for years 1st post tho.
Loving the transfer window so far and can't wait for the new season to kick off.
Had to comment about rooney bein up there as an out n out striker I'm absolutely sure he'l get 20+ if not 30+ this season,he has to with herera Mata depay n hopefully an inform adm supplying him.
No1 likes him in midfield neither do I so let the beautiful midfield we are puttin together do what they do best and rooney al bang em in hopefully.
P.s tried to keep my name as ED002 thinkin it mite please a few but they wudnt let me lol