Manchester United Banter Archive July 18 2018

18 Jul 2018 20:59:06
Hi all

Iv not posted very often but I am a daily reader throughout the season. Iv been reading the recent activity on here regarding our transfer business and thought I'd put my thoughts on here

Transfers of Fred and Dalot early on gave me great optimism of what next season holds, however. that has since decreased and I am slightly concerned on the lack of activity in the market.

Now we all know united get linked to every player known to man but this summer has a completely different feel to it.

I fear we are leaving it very late and quite clearly the bale saga is a joke. I'm fed up of false hope and hanging on by a thread to the thought of us actually signing someone who is going to make a big difference and get the fans excited for once.

I maybe being negative however there is only 3 weeks left and no sign or hope of anyone with proven quality coming in and Liverpool for once are actually worrying me with their decent signings.

Thoughts anyone?!

19 Jul 2018 06:30:36
Not much positive coming from Mourinho's latest press conference then. For the last few seasons we've been playing second fiddle to at least one or two English teams at different points in time - Mostly being Man City and Chelsea. After the changes at Chelsea we don't know how they'll adapt and the direction their football will take. However Man City still look as strong and Liverpool are getting stronger. Diogo Dalot and Fred don't seem like enough to compete, but let us hope for the best. There's about 3 weeks left in the transfer window.

19 Jul 2018 08:09:20
Alderwerield and Bale with a fit and ready Luke Shaw, I’d be happy enough with that.

18 Jul 2018 19:00:59
Am I the only one that's not particularly concerned about the transfer window?

I think we've got a very good squad of players and it's about time Jose started to get the best out of what's he's got.

We signed Lindelof for a handsome fee last summer, Bailly the year before so I think it's about time they both got paired together. Lindelof has now had a year to settle and come off the back of a good World Cup. Hopefully Bailly can stay clear of injury and get a good pre season under his belt. He's our best defender and it's about time Jose showed some faith and confidence in HIS signings and gave them a run of games. I also have high hopes for Tuanzebe and would like to see him partnered with Bailly at CB on tour. I'd much rather he was given a chance than sign Cahill for instance.

From what I've read Fred should be an excellent addition and add something different in midfield.

The only position I'd really like to strengthen would be at RW to give the side some balance. Having said that I believe we have an excellent prospect in Tahith Chong who won the Jimmy Murphy player of the year award last season. I'd love to see him given a chance in some games rather than playing Mata or Lingard out of position where they are less effective.

For me Jose has to start showing some faith in his players and build some confidence. We have a good squad with some very promising youngsters.

We all love new players and I agree we need to strengthen in certain areas especially at full back but we also have talented players that need a chance. Surely Shaw deserves a run of games if not just sell him. We also have Mitchell who looked really promising at Hearts and Dalot is very highly rated.

I know it's a big ask to try and topple City blooding young players but we have good experience in De Gea, Matic, Pogba, Sanchez and Lukaku the spine of the team is very strong. Give the players some confidence and let's see what they can do. Try to play the right way and the fans (in general) will remain supportive and patient.

We've attempted to buy our way back to the top and it's not really worked. Now is the time to forge a team, develop a set pattern of play, trust some of our promising youngsters and try and play with some energy and intensity. I honestly believe that the squad is strong and if Jose could just recapture that old twinkle in his eye and showed the lads some support and loyalty I'm certain they'd respond.

18 Jul 2018 20:36:15
I completely agree with you but I doubt it will happen. We do have some good players but Jose seems to have made his mind up about some of them. Pogba has been offered to 4 clubs, Martial is being moved out, Shaw is free to go, all 3 of them are very talented. Sanchez will prevent Rashford’s development, still not clear why we bought him. Fellaini has been re-signed and I suspect we will sign a couple more, I just hope they work out better than most of the recent lot.

18 Jul 2018 20:48:38
I agree on the center backs. But there is such a drop-off if Bailly or Lindelof are out. Smalling, Jones, and Rojo are all limited. And I don't want Cahill either. Give Tuanzebe a chance.

At RW, I agree that Mata and Lingard really both play like #10s. I've heard about Chong's talent, but I'm not sure he will be strong enough yet. But that is what the tour will be good for, to see how he holds up against men.

Shaw sounds very fit, and deserves his chance. But if we are going to compete for the title, we need two at each outside back spot that can get up and down the pitch. Young has been a great professional, but is past his prime now.

So in all, still think we need a proper RW, another LB, and a center mid. We have a lot of talent up front, we should only add someone who can make a major difference if available.

18 Jul 2018 14:59:06
On a different note £94 for a kids strip.

18 Jul 2018 16:18:14
Robbery for kids. Mine are looking for 3 new home ones and an away one each. so I have to get 3 home and 3 away ones.
At them prices they will get either a home or an away jersey.

18 Jul 2018 17:02:22
What a joke, and people have the nerve to say it doesn't effect the fans how much money the club waste on signings and wages for mediocre talent!

It's the fans that suffer ultimately!

18 Jul 2018 17:30:27
£73.97 in sportsdirect. :) ) . Already ordered.

18 Jul 2018 17:53:10
The club don't set the process its nothing to do with the club. Adidas set the worldwide retail pricing policy. That's why they pay the club millions. How fo you think they make it back.
So don't blame the club on this one.
Retailers are buying the kit and making somewhere in the region of 55 / 60% gp .
Its no different to buying a tiger woods nike golf bag or roger Federer wilson tennis racket.
The only profit the club make in selling jerseys is through the official united retail outlets where they make the same margin as sports direct or heatons.

18 Jul 2018 17:55:58
I got it yesterday 93.60 .

19 Jul 2018 10:27:09
Ken - I assumed these were the clubs figures (ie our official store) - in which case we do get the money I believe.

The club could say 'no' to a shirt deal if they think the sponsor is going to fleece the fans (or at least negotiate a max price supporters would have to pay before agreeing), but of course they won't because they need the money to overpay for players. As always the fans end up overpaying one way or another to compensate.

19 Jul 2018 11:19:01
I have no sympathy. If you keep paying it then they will keep charging it. Besides, it's more stylish to wear an old school shirt rather than the latest one. They're available for a lot less on ebay as well.

{Ed002's Note - I understand that there are cheaper replica kits available from Adidas rather than the "whatever material" kits the players wear.}

18 Jul 2018 14:54:24
What’s the deal with Martial?
He seems to get a lot of social media exposure, feels like he is being used as the face of the tour right now.
And he seems happier then ever before.

Is it because he is French and the Club thinks that makes him worthy of the star role?

Is he happier then ever before or is it simply a case of picking different pics now then before?

Or is there an extension agreed we don’t know about yet?

Thanks in advance.

18 Jul 2018 15:19:02
Maybe its the prospect of some serious game time on tour for him to show what he can do.
Maybe jose hasn't bullied him today and been a big meany for asking him to try harder and play better.

18 Jul 2018 09:56:57
I had a terrible nightmare last night that we bought Gary Cahill.

18 Jul 2018 07:56:34
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 18th July 2018