17 Dec 2012 22:03:02
What with the Zenit fan's ignorance and frankly disgusting declaration that they don't want black players in their team, would it be a good idea to try a cheeky bid for Axel Witsel? I know we've shown interest in the past. Not the cheapest midfielder we could buy, I'm sure Zenit would want a majority of that fee back for him but I really rate him.
Potential to be a great!
Manchester United Banter Archive December 17 2012
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17 Dec 2012 22:08:25
Any chance of a January move for Wesley Snjeder as I have heard from several people he is un-happy at the club due to his Wages , Will fergie go back for him and pair him in CM with Kagawa with Rooney and RVP up top or am I in dreamland
-Jasper
It's like a recurring bad dream...
AJH
That would be the worst midfield in Europe.
DodgyBanter
17 Dec 2012 22:27:09
yeah cos if he's unhappy with his megadeal at Inter, that he signed a couple of years back after using our name to get that deal, then he's really going to come to us, especially after he tried to screw us out of a big raise on his current wages last summer. We wouldn't pay anywhere near what he's after. Also he is nowhere near as good as people make out. He's what 28, had about 3 good seasons in the last 6-7 years and only produces in flashes. He's not what we need at all. We need a high energy tackling box to boxer.
Sneijder would walk onto most teams in Europe. He's a great midfielder and will be for another 5 years at the least. In 2010 the guy was in Fifa's World XI, alongside Iniesta and Xavi. The fact he could be picked up for a fee considerably less than what he's actually worth is just a bonus! Grabbing Sneijder would not mean we wouldn't buy anyone else...midfield options of Cleverley, Anderson, Carrick, Fletcher, Powell, Kagawa, Sneijder and a more defensively minded player (who i hope we will buy) would be incredible. In the summer, a lot of people said RVP wasn't what we needed...and look how that's worked out. I'm not seeing he'd have the same impact as RVP, but Sneijder would definitely have a massive effect on our team.
Andy!
There's more chance of Wesley Snipes.
Fresh!
I wud actually prefer Wesley snipes over him
And the curse of the Wesley sneijder fan strikes again. If you are going to talk about him at least spell his name right, it really is not that difficult. I do think he would be great with Raphael and welback though!
He missed his chance to play for us in my opinion and just because he was good in 2010 does not mean he will is still great now. He comes across as greedy and not the kind of personality we need. What we do know though is how much fergie wanted to sign him, so if the chance was there to get him on the cheap it may be that he will take up that offer.
GDS
He is a quality player and just because we did not get him does not make him poor. Who knows what happened as is with all transfers. If we could get him for a paltry fee, he would be a great addition to the team.
In euro 2012 he was the best player on the pitch for the Holland even though they had a mare.
Shahram
But i just read the rest of your post, and i largely agree with it; but on the other side of the coin, if he was good in 2010 whats to say he won't have another season like that?
J
Is Wesley Sneijder not a bit young for our midfield?
;)
Red Man
Groundhog Day !!!
Devil Dust.
Red Man
yes, yes I forgot about that, I think we should go for Lampard.
Shahram
17 Dec 2012 20:40:24
I think scholes and Giggs still have a lot to offer for the team but they should come on after 70 mins when teams are tired so theres space for them to play.There passing abilities are better than anyone in the team or anyone in the prem! FREDO
Even better than Pienaar or Osman?
Sydney!
Fredo
Are you sure you are watching Scholes and Giggs of this season not a re run of 5 or 10 years ago on MUTV. They are both gone, 10 mins maximum and not a whole half or half hour.
Tell me which other top club have a 38 or 39 year old getting significant game time? Then tell me which one is playing a 38 and a 39 year old?
Red Man
Scholes I would agree could come on for the last 15-20mins alongside a younger player who can do his running for him. His passing ability for me has never been in question it's his legs that are gone. Ryan giggs never has been and never will be one of the best passers in the prem. for me his best attributes were running at players cutting inside and out then either crossing or shooting. Sadly again due to age he is unable to do this which is why I feel he offers nothing to the team and should retire. Scholes should also retire at the end of the season. Both will always be legends to the club.
Nathan
Possibly not any more Fredo, and certainly not together as a midfield pair
AJH
Scholes still has the passing ability no question, but giggs hasn't got the control and range of passing that scholes has.
Djay
Fredo
I agree as long as the other team promises they won't run, tackle and are saving themselves for the next match.
Shahram
17 Dec 2012 19:43:50
José Guerrero after scoring the winner vs Chelsea in the CWC final today: "I am a Man Utd fan, I dedicate my goal against Chelsea to them."
Made my day.
Fergie sign him up, Fergie Fergie sign him up!
Dan
17 Dec 2012 23:02:01
Again, like the RVP quote, there isn't a single credible source that confirms he actually said this. It all stems from twitter and is most likely rubbish.
TK-Red
17 Dec 2012 18:41:24
I see that Roma is interested in Nani. Could a swap between the clubs where we got Lamela and they Nani be a possibility? Lamela is a similar type of player but 5 or 6 years younger with a huge potential.
What are the chances for this to happen?
Moen#7
Just take the cash and run. Fast.
17 Dec 2012 16:41:26
jus been watching sum vids of james rodriguez found sum good ones that show his every touch in a match good n bad, like vs brazil, paraguay ect .. the first thing that strikes me about him is he almost never uses his right foot he also looses possession quite alot either trying to beat every 1 or taking shots when there not on, seems to have questionable decision making skills hes obviously a talented player n know im basing my judment on a few vids but if you compare him to isco who ive seen quite abit off the difference is obvious to see isco has 2 flairfull feet is very mature decision making wise n is very difficult to get the ball off where as rodriguez relys on pace to beat a man 1 on 1 but when given the ball in tighter spaces seems easy to disposses he reminds me of a 1 footed nani who can cross id advise people 2 watch these vids or maybe people who've seen him play on more than a jus a few occasions can share sum insight.
jus type james rodriguez vs to see what im saying.
marlow
Must admit I prefer Isco out of the two. Anyone know what the price difference would be? I'd have thought maybe JR would cost more?
DodgyBanter {Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}
If you are watching youtube. Check out Isco, wizard on ball and hardly ever loss the ball.
Previous post without the name is mine.
Isco, i think have signed a new contract, would come around 18m where as Porto has history of squeezing every bit of money. So James Rodriguez would be over 25m.
Isco is the player we should get. Beautiful touch, strong body, creative assist and pass, dribbles so well and hardly loss ball. I have already talked about his ability. If not this Jan, I pray he will come this summer. He is already a great with amazing potential. I will eagerly look forward to transfer window.
Red Samurai
Sounds like we are not likely to get him reading some of Ed002's previous comments. I agree, he looks a real talent, strong, intelligent, both feet actually work, he'd be great in a team with Rooney, RVP, Cleverly and Kagawa.
DodgyBanter
Whats the craze for rodriguez then?u can surely find better players in the quoted 35million range
Try Muniain for half that price and don't believe Rodriguez is any better. I have posted before he is very small and goes down very easily and not sure how that will work in the premiere league.
I also think Munian's passing is better that he can play as playmaker if required.
But hey what do i know, SAF thinks giggs and scholes are better and we are set for a few more years with them 2.
Shahram
17 Dec 2012 15:35:10
Last summer Man United bought these players at approx 65m.
2 ACADEMY PLAYERS
J.Castro Pereira GK
S. Goss CM
2 YOUNG U21's
N. Powell CM/AM
A. Henriquez LW/CF
1 BACK UP SQUAD PLAYER
A. Buttner LB
2 FIRST TEAM ROTATIONAL PLAYERS
S. Kagawa
R. Van Persie
If we follow along the same lines with 65m to spend in the summer who do you think could come in?
This is my selection:
2 ACADEMY
B. Gomez = Deportivo Brazil 2m
J. Tah = Hannover 300k
1 U21's
Adryan Tavares = Flamengo 7m
1 BACK UP FOR YOUNG & VALENCIA & TO REPLACE NANI
T. Ince = Blackpool 5.5m
2 FIRST TEAM IN & OUT ROTATION
L. Bender = B.Leverkusen 25m
R. Lewandowski = B.Dortmund 17m
My reasons:
Bruno Gomez 17yrs old can be signed next year but will have to spend a season with our Belgium or Dutch feeder Club to get his work permit for the UK.
Another young Brazilian we have been following for along time. Plays behind the main forward or is comfortable on each wing. He could be bought & loaned out to another European Club for a season.
Jonathan Tah is highly rated in Germany. With Rio & Vidic not getting any younger it'll be good for M.Keane, Thorpe & Fornasier to be competing with another promising CB talent.
Thomas Ince is a young English talent which Fergie likes to try & bring in ala Powell last summer. Could provide cover for our wingers & replace the departing Nani.
Lars Bender can provide cover in midfield defensively. He's also been known to cover at CB & LB. Could be a very important player next season if purchased.
Lewandowski is a natural born finisher. Okay we already have Rooney, RVP & Chicharito that are at the Club even Henriquez & W. Keane know where the net is. The latter two will probably go on loan next season. Rooney can drop deeper, Welbeck can hopefully improve when he covers Young on the left wing. Why would we not want a potential W/C striker if he is available & wants to come?????
Who would you like to see?
Choose 2 FIRST TEAM PLAYERS 1 BACK UP & 2 U21's
TJ
1st team: Baines & Bender
Back up: Zaha or Ince whichever we go for.
U21's Zouma & Fischer
Mort
First team
Goetze, Baines, Munian/isco, Bender
25+12+18+25= 80
U21
Fisher,Draxler
10+10= 20
Ok Ok, I know I went over but Nani, Bebe, macheda, Anderson should provide 40 million back.
Shahram
I think Mort's post is the most realistic that could happen.
No. Keep Ando, sell Evra.
PerthDave
17 Dec 2012 15:38:40
Hi all:
I know it is highly unlikely, but if Javier Hernandez is truly disgruntled with his current positioning at United, would it be possible that LFC would swoop? Feel like he could blossom here. Also, Are LFC monitoring/watching James Rodriguez of FC Porto? He would be brilliant on the right of Suarez. Hoping for some strong work this transfer window. Feel like things are going to go well. Hoping for the best. Thanks EDs
just copied it from the LFC page, always good for a laugh them scousers
duggo
1: why would we sell a great striker like hernandez to liverpool..
and..
2: why would rodriguez wanna go to a midtable team?
You should read some of the other stuff, i feel for the Eds
Apparently they are signing Cavani and Sanchez in the summer :)
Sydney!
I hope we never stoop to the levels of infighting and abuse on their page. Pretty similar stuff on the Arsenal page - tearing into each other. I know Kloot sometimes stirs up a storm but I've never seen the level of vitriol on here that you find over there.
AJH
Some of them even want Dalglish back, I say we all chip in and get him back there :)
A Hughes/Dalglish team would be great for them
Shahram
17 Dec 2012 14:13:17
Loads of posters on here saying we still need a cm and left winger but who could we get in to do a better job than Carrick and Young and Cleverly ? they all have been outstanding two weeks on the trott with everyone looking like they have all hit form together this team the way there playing now can match anyone Barca Real or any other team and compete yes we need to make changes in the summer but not as many as a lot of people say on here this team looks like its gelling into somthing speacil long way to go but on these perfomances we can do anything in Fergie we trust Katef
We have experienced central midfielders and we have plenty of potential. What we need now is the finished articles. We need a defensive midfielder type to sure up the midfield and let Cleverley, Anderson and even Carrick float forward and spread their wings.
Sydney!
Two weeks on the trot....no need to buy with consistency like that !
Devil Dust.
100 % agree with Sydney. I think Wanyama or Strootman would be wise.
We looked great last week against Sunderland with Carrick and Cleverly and good on the counter against city but personally I would like to have a bit more control in the midfield against better opposition in the CL and PL. it will give us the option of to play all three in 4-3-3 or 4-2-1-3 or 4-1-2-3 formation and lots of options not just in midfield but upfront with many different combinations and more importantly protects us against any longterm injuries to Carrick who I think is the key to our midfield and then Cleverly.
Unfortunately Anderson can not be relied on as he seems more often injured than fit and giggs and scholes are not good enough.
Shahram
DD
I Don't agree. What happens if Carrick or Cleverly get a longterm injury. You fancy we can play the likes off RM, Juve, PSG, BR,BM,Barca in CL with what our other options in midfield?
The minute we took them off the pitch against sunderland the game changed.
Shahram
I think carrick rooney and rvp will play most games, if we bought a cm for 25mil i would expect him to also play most games.
i think it would seriously restrict the amount of games clevs or ando play, so i think if we buy a cm it will be more of a squad player who rotates with ando etc rather than a big name star
jred
Shahram
Not being funny mate but have you ever heard of sarcasm ??
We definitely need to strengthen in CM have been saying it for the last couple of seasons.
Devil Dust.
Shahram,
I think DD was being sarcastic!
GDS
I suspect DD was being sarcastic mate.
TK-Red
The fact that we haven't bought an established cm since the summer of 2008 is farcical. That the two cm players we signed that summer have been ruined by injuries makes the situation even more unbelievable. Since 2007, when we bought Carrick, we have not brought in a single top quality midfielder who can be considered a regular starter. And it's not as if we have promoted youth to fill the gap, with only Cleverly the sole academy player close to our first eleven.
Our midfield is bare bones, and one bad injury to Carrick away from disaster. I can't think of a single example of another top European club who have let their midfield run into such a level of decay. If we take away Scholes and Giggs who should be nowhere near a top level midfield, we are left with Carrick, Cleverly, Fletcher, Anderson and Powell as recognised midfield players. Of this bunch only three can be classed as fully fit (or likely to be able to stay fully fit for that matter). That leaves us with one established midfield player, a player trying to establish himself in the first team, and a youth player with potential. It beggars belief that anyone cannot see the desperate need for a player of genuine quality. Yet, every transfer window we end up chasing, wingers and strikers.
Danny Pughnited
Oops DD my apologies sometime the old brain just does no tick as it used to.
Shahram
17 Dec 2012 13:18:40
Is there any chance that we may sign Luke Shaw from Southampton?
MelonRed
17 Dec 2012 20:18:56
i'll take that as a no..
MelonRed
17 Dec 2012 13:03:45
Right Guys....its a week to Christmas and i fancy a bit of banter.
We have had threads concerning the best united goals, players moments etc.
Now for something different.
What is the flukiest/luckiest goal you have seen from United?
The worse goal we have conceded? eg poor play or impact on a season etc.
Who is the Uglyist United player ever?
Any other questions would be great ;)
Giants14
'Flukiest': Forlan against Liverpool in 2002 thanks to Dudek's mistake?
Worst goal conceded: I don't know. Maybe Ince against United in 99.
Ugliest?: Rooney.
G.A.G.U.S
Luckiest - Van Persie's header in the UCL must be up there.
Conceded - Pedro Mendes vs Roy Carroll ( it was in so it counts).
Tevez by a mile.
MPez
Luckiest : Maybe the one against Chelsea that hit the bar then went in off the keeper
Worst goal conceded : The one Taibi let role thru his legs
Ugliest player : Luke Chadwick.
Devil Dust.
Luckiest - Hernandez in the Community Shield when it hit him in the face.
Worst conceded - Taibi against Le Tissier. Would have said Roy Carroll's from Pedro Mendes but we all know how that worked out!
Ugliest - Tevez
FHS
Hernandez in the Charity Shield for luckiest
Taini for worst.
Chadwick for ugliest.
Mort
Flukiest = Andy Coles goal against Middlesbrorough, Gary Walsh in net, Cole hit the ball against Walsh and it looped off him about 15ft in the air and the spin of the ball took it in.
Worst = Philip Albert's chip, i know it was a top goal, but Schmeics didn't help being on the edge of his area and it hurt like hell the Barcodes laughing at us.
Ugliest = Beardsmore, no contest!
Dishforth Red
17 Dec 2012 12:00:22
just wanted to say after both have been out with injuries for so long how well both jones and especially smalling have come back and have slotted straight back into the squad like they've never been away,usually after being out so long with injuries players take time to settle back in,not these 2,both have been amazing since returning,keep it up lads.
phil
It's a very good point phil and it certainly shows dedication and professionalism on their parts. Compare that to an unfit Rooney, or overweight Ando!!
J Bones.
Sign of true quality Phil, but for me there is one major difference, the pain of last season has turned boys into men.
Dishforth Red
17 Dec 2012 10:02:46
Butland priced at £6M! Personally I think that's a steal for someone come January. Not quite sure if I'd have him at OT and he needs to prove it at the top level but nonetheless that's a bargain!
Dishforth Red
Hungover!
I would take him if it meant Lindegaard would leave.. But I think Butland has to go the club offering game time..
6 mill would be good business looks like his going to be very good
jred
On the subject of keepers, Barca is supposedly looking at courtoise(spelling). I hope they don't get him because he is already better than Valdez.
Shahram
What would buying Butland say to Amos and Johnstone? He is partial to the occasion cock-up, but he is young. We do not need him, but wouldn't be surprised to see Everton sign him.
Sydney!
Syd do you not think Amos is in the shop window?
Possibly, as he will want game time and there isn't much at United.
Sydney!
17 Dec 2012 08:35:06
Ok boys and girls. Christmas is just over a week away. Hard to beleive i know but while you're out there buying for you kids, wife or family, spare a thought for the thousands of kids who will wake up on Christmas morning with nothing to open. We all know times are difficult and people are struggling but some more than others. I could be your next door neighbour or the kid your child sits next to at school. It might be one of us next year. There are plenty of charities willing to take in extra presents like Churches, local radio stations, Salvation Army, the list is endless. So while you are maxing out your credit card stick and extra £10 or £20 on it for someone not so fortunate if you can afford it. While you're handing your present in you will feel 2 inches taller (and we all know we could do with a few extra inches). Trust me, it will make you feel really good about yourself. Thanks for reading.
The Irish Rover {Ed002's Note - A nice sentiment IR.}
Nice one Rover.
StevieK
For those of you who don't know him let me introduce Irish Rover a Liverpool supporter who understands good banter and who has slaughtered me on a couple of occasions. But always shows class as on this occasion. Hasn't got a clue about football but good lad. I AM KLOOT
16 Dec 2012 23:48:45
BBC Commentator on Liverpool's claim for a penalty:
"Oh, that was a strong shout from Liverpool"
and:
"Clearly got hold of his (Agger's) shirt there".
Actually, Agger got straight up, made no remonstration to the referee, neither did the rest of the players, and he ran back to his position with a rueful smile on his face.
Probably because Agger also had a chunk of the defender's shirt at the same bloody time!
Where do these commentators come from?
Never mind Liverpool fans. Add it to the hard-luck list. Just another example of only the big teams getting all the decisions :)
StevieK
I thought it was a penalty at first sight but when you see it again it is an awful dive... Yes he has his shirt but how is a 6ft + guy going to fall on his face when he is getting pulled sideways? At least make it look real !! He goes down under no contact its hilarious.
Both had each others shirt hold for a start. Then Agger's fall was not a natural fall. Never a penalty.
Sydney!
This was the game when Liverpool were finally going to turn the corner. Theyv'e turned that corner so often that theyv'e gone round in a circle .
Raffa