Manchester United Banter Archive August 03 2013

 

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03 Aug 2013 22:19:29
I don't get why RM would sell ronny after they have bought bale. They are a club that buys superstars and want a squad full of them thry didn't sell kaka when they sign ozil. They won't sell ronny if they buy bale. Its just not a sensible move for them they want to win an they know they need ronny aswell as bale so I think an this is my opinion but ronny will stay at madrid.

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They don't want to sell him but if he doesn't sign an extension they risk losing him for nothing. They are getting nervous because as of now he refuses to commit.

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03 Aug 2013 20:16:12
"I don't agree with Moon on the Rooney issue but on this one, I am in complete agreement. IMO Ronnie is trying to get a fat fat pay day from Real. Nothing more to the story IMO

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@Deeps,

I'm starting to change my views on the Rooney saga, if we can get him on a reasonable contract and back to his best then I would absolutely love to see a 4-2-3-1 of; Usual backline - Carrick, Fellaini - Rooney, Kagawa, Fabregas - RVP.

I'll never forgive him for the way he's treated the club but If he does something positive for us I'll certainly credit him. even If I think he is a vile ape.

The Moon.

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What's Rooney done wrong?

Ross

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He is gone Moon

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I still believe he will be shipped out. He has zero desire to stay and why would we want a player like that at the club.

Shahram

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Ross

Really? besides being average as s*** over the last 24 months he wants a longterm lucrative contract extension that is not warranted and should be shipped out.

He will be average at the next club he goes to and people here thinking he suddenly will find 2 extra yards of pace that he lost are dreaming. He is 28 in october and his peak came and went a long time ago.

Shahram

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Moon

If we don't get our targets, it is imperative that he stays. It won't make a lot of sense to let go one of our better/best player (s), let alone to our league rivals. In regards to how he has treated our club, I just think he is as much a "bad guy" as any other modern day player. A lot of people on here have a skewed view (negative) on him only because he is a scouser. People post saying "Ronnie come back home, CR7 must come back to his real home" etc etc, they tend to forget the kind of posturing Cristiano resorted to for more than 2 summers. From the "slave" comment to everything else, now he is wanted like crazy. Football fans are fickle. Make no mistake, I would love Ronnie to be back. Atleast Rooney has kept his trap shut.

Deeps.

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Ross,

im mainly looking at the way he treated the club a couple of years ago.

Shahram,

I don't actually think he will leave now, imo the chance has gone for him.

even if he does go, I won't be bothered I just wouldn't mind if he stayed either right now, I guess its taken me 2 years to calm down but its finally happening haha.

The Moon.

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I think m with you Moon. As you all know I can't stand him as a bloke but if gets his finger out and knuckles down then fair enough. However, I think he is going as he has decided its time to move on and frankly for £40M, we should takes the money and reinvest it.

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I think Rooney going solely depends on our incoming players. If we fail to sign adequate first team improvements then I think Rooney will stay. If we get Cesc then I think Rooney is as good as gone.

I am not sure if the Chelsea £40m rumours are true, but if it is then that is too much to turn down for Rooney IMO. But we do need to sign a midfielder or two first and improve our left side.

It seems again we are struggling to offload players like Nani, Evra & Anderson so it is difficult to go out and spend. If there is little or no interest in the players or no one wants to pay a fair price for them, then it's difficult for the club to bring in other players.

Sydney!

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03 Aug 2013 20:05:00
just like to say when rooney does play for us again let's not be stupid and senseless like other club's supporters by booing and abusing him, after all on his day he's a damned good player and he belong's at our great club, we do need him and I believe deep down most of you know that, the lad has got one big person of an agent and he sometimes forgets he's at the worlds greatest club, I really believe he can go on and be our all time top scorer and be one of our many legends that have graced our stadium, let's get behind wayne and the lads and s*** all over the Chelsea, scousers and noisy neighbours and celebrate title number 21, come on you know it makes sense, united together forever
BIGAL REDFOREVER

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Well said, couldn't agree more. I will be at the charity shield next week & would not dream of booing one of our own. If he joins Chelsea or any other English club then he will get it with both barrels, but until he leaves then please no boos, we are not city.

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Great post. We must all get behind our team. Including rooney.
Nomidfield

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03 Aug 2013 22:47:46
We don't need a dog like him. If he hasn't learned after all these years, playing with some TRUE united legends, under a TRUE legend of a manager, he'll never get it.
He doesn't warrant the title of top united goal scorer. How embarrassing. When will people get it? Never hit his potential and is on the decline. He is also paid far too much for his attitude and lifestyle.

Whistler.

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03 Aug 2013 19:01:29
Anyone have anything on the Garay and Fabregas situations? And how likely is CR7's return realistically?

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Read a news paper and you know as much as anyone re:Fabrigas.

What Garay situation?

How likely? 11 centimetres

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03 Aug 2013 18:56:33
I think the majority of fans wanted Rooney gone at the end of season but now with us looking less likely to buy players IMO most fans wouldn't want him gone till there's a cm and a winger in place (push Kagawa in his real position). If there's anything behind him wanting to wait for how good of a reception he gets then for most people on here he will be as good as gone.

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Im not sure most of the fans want him to go. He's been a fantastic player for us and he's only 27.
Nomidfield

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03 Aug 2013 18:44:31
Folks, heard that United played a closed doors match with Betis today at Carrington. Apparently we won 3 - 0. Rooney, Nani and Vidic were playing and most of the others were from the u21s. Anyone got any news on that one?

Deeps.

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Rooney, Nani and Vidic scored the goals.

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03 Aug 2013 18:29:16
Rumour.

Ronaldo to sign once Bale has made move to Real. Nike and Chevrolet to part fund the deal. Fab wants to come but Barce holding out for 40mill. Rooney will leave for 40mill. Baines will also come in with Anderson going to Everton as p/x. From a good source within!

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03 Aug 2013 17:38:21
{Ed014's Note - Man United Voting Poll added on Wayne Rooney

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03 Aug 2013 16:27:42
anybody got a fantasy league goining

post code please

cheers

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I couldn't agree more, beckham is a red legend who has always been open and honest about his love for our great club.

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For the fantasy. premierleague.com league I set up the code is:

15522-6942

TK-Red

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Signed up, let's see if I can move up from the bottom of the table this year. Although it would have helped if I hadn't forgotten about it for so long then couldn't be bothered with it. lol.

I will try harder this year. lol

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03 Aug 2013 16:18:47
I think the fabregas move is very close
now. We have to make the final push
to land him that means Rvp SAF And
the man who should be given the role
of courting future signings David Beckham.
The mans a global superstar so if
some people think we have lost our
pulling power put him in place. Job
done

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Good point. Beckham could do a great job in a similar way to Zidane at Madrid. Could make the difference with continental players.

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03 Aug 2013 15:49:27
So unless we have wingers who can play with both feet, ie Ronaldo, robben, hazard etc, then they will be caught out.
Nomidfield

Please tell me you did not just call Robben both footed! He is so obviously one footed it is almost a crime.

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Nani is one of the best two footed players
but he is MARMITE to the fans

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Since when has robbed been 2 footed?

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03 Aug 2013 15:31:42
Not so United related but assuming Suarez signed for Madrid and with Higuain already off to Napoli, surely the only statement signing Arsenal could make would be Rooney. I don't know about you guys but personally I wouldn't mind loosing him to arsenal. And with two more years in his contract, they would have to pay stupid money for him (and possibly stay away from our Fabregas bid ) Just saying.

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I got to be honest. I don't want Rooney to go, What I'd like is to see him back to his old self. Maybe take pride in the gym and not look like Fat Ronaldo and more like Our Ronaldo. Yes I know he is still a very fit guy. though this is off point. I would however much prefer to see him at Arsenal than Chelsea. I don't see Arsenal as anywhere near as much as a threat. though what about We give them Rooney and some bucks and try and lure Jack over to us

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03 Aug 2013 15:08:38
Bit off topic

But I'm hearing that the arsenal bid of 40 million and a pound wasnt just a bid for Suarez

Apprently it was 40 for Suarez and the pound was for downing?

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You do realise that he had more goals and assists that nani, young and Valencia combined

KopHero

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Yes KopHero he was vital to Liverpool securing that very important 8th place.

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Kop here, them three hardly played last season die to injury! Stop trying to paper over the fact you payed 20 odd million for a bag of sh*t! Not to mention 35 mil for a bigger bag of sh*t

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Not difficult KopHero, so did our fullbacks!

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03 Aug 2013 18:57:48
And the season before?

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03 Aug 2013 14:37:10
So it looks like, Bale & Suarez to Madrid and Ronaldo to United! Makes sense to me!

Early'b

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03 Aug 2013 13:09:05
Ronaldo to sign once Bale has made move to Real. Nike and Chevrolet to part fund the deal. Fab wants to come but Barce holding out for 40mill. Rooney will leave for 40mill. Baines will also come in with Anderson going to Everton as p/x. From a good source within!

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Interesting comment from new barca manager that it is up to fabregas if he wants to stay very encouraging comment--------------------phil

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03 Aug 2013 13:23:48
Gan - I do not believe Ronaldo will come back this summer but to say we can not broker the deal is mind boggling. Have you ever heard of instalments?
George711""
dear mr george711
lets put all our intellect into this discussion, sir
installments may or may not incur interest
and the salary? not likely to get installments
lets look beyond that
500,000 per week minimum
hmm. if you were any other player in the squad.
yes you are not Ronaldo but the unhappiness would be massive
wage structure would be broken
demands will shoot up
other buys will be more expensive and demands for salary will be high
can a club in 100s of millions in debt afford it?
gan

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Gan - To be honest I have not got to prove a point to somebody who clearly suffers from schizophrenia and split personality disorder. I have my own opinion and your group of characters have yours.

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Good post Gan as usual, but the wage Ronaldo wants at Real is different to the one he will seek at Man Utd.

Although the wage will still be very high, the contract Ronaldo is asking Perez for is because he wants out.

Red Joe

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The salary wouldn't be that high as I'm sure something would be worked with him being used by General Motors, so he would earn from them IF he came to us, meaning we wouldn't pay him as much.

Also, the debt is totally manageable for United. It's a bit like a household on an average income paying a £10,000 loan for a conservatory and then deciding if they can afford a car loan to get a new car. The answer is more than likely yes as long as they budget for it correctly. We have a huge Chevrolet deal to kick in next year along with a new much bigger Nike deal also.

It wouldn't cause huge problems in the squad I don't think, as we wouldn't be breaking our structure for him and everyone realises Ronaldo is one of the two biggest stars in world football.

Lets have a bit of positivity, things will happen even if they are taking a long time, maybe not Ronaldo, but we will have a few quality additions.

Brendan81

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Dear sir
unbeknownst to you
you have just proven ngiak's point
good day to you sir
gan

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Lol george711 watch they don't all gang up on you and scythe you apart with all their intellect, joeyored

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Dear mr brendan81
ngiak is swayed by your positivity
it made his day
very well answered
kudos to you and ngiak sincerely hopes your optimistic calculations and assumptions pan out
maybe that's why the "process" of the two signings are taking so long
gan

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Gan - Whatever keeps you awake at night mate.

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Shame that gan, ngiak, or whatever you are called, didn't learn any punctuation at school. Assuming you went to school of course!

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Exactly Gan, could very well be

Brendan81

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Dear mr joeyored
no one needs to
ngiak believes he does a good job of it all by himself
gan

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03 Aug 2013 12:08:26
Hopefully Anderson will get the chance to prove the doubters wrong. PLEASE STAY FIT ANDO! He's still young, and if he gets a decent run of games we'll see what we all know was there.
I'm Interested to see who else we sign. But all the same I would love to successfully defend our crown with what we have, people are seriously under rating us at the moment. Especially our own fans! Are they forgetting how we romped the league? Even relaxed at the end which cost us points. This season I expect to kick on, Kagawa's being settled playing a big part in our escalation. I hope Rooney stays, for me it's clear his immaturity/sulking towards SAF has escalated to what dramas we have today. But some people are just childish. Although I understand people's thick skin has developed scars. We've also got Zaha who has potential for great things.
Man City have made signings, but they are of the type that needs time to gel and have chemistry (Navas an exception, as all he does is run the lines all game. Good player, but predictable). I was unimpressed with them against Bayern, if they play like that in the premiership they'll be punished. Nice goal by Negredo, but for me Tevez is a better all rounder. So it's at most a sideways step for me. I honestly felt Milner was better than Jovetic. As is Nasri. The jury's out on Fernandinho. Dzeko is clearly unhappy, IMO he is wasted there. I can't even say 'Aguero' without suffering a chill or twitch of some kind. Class act all the same.
Chelsea are certainly the threat for me, they have an incredible team. But it's a team that will leak goals. Ivanovic, Luiz and Cahill are very prone to counter attacks due to their restletvess. Luiz is a great player, but IMO his ego drags him out of position too often. His need to always involve himself could lead to many cards, free kicks, and goals. Lukaku is going to be awesome and will certainly feature in many Dreamteams. I need not praise Hazard, Mata and Oscar. As we all know.
Arsenal>.? Suarez maybe? Tis all. Another few cobwebs.
Just a message to show we're not all doom and gloom fans. All the same I'd love Ronaldo back, or the perfectly fitting Fabregas. Fellaini would be a good fit too (I say this carefully after a torrent of abuse in December/January ;D) he is expensive for what he offers though.
Just as we are, we have a team with chemistry and are SERIOUS league contenders as it is. Any additions make us contenders for Europe.

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Good post patzi and I pretty much agree with everything but I do think we need one or two signings to freshen things up a bit like all teams need to. maybe the emergence of zaha, januzaj and lingard on tour could to it to a degree but I think we need a cm definately.
I agree that we are being massively underrated by some though but we've been written off many times before mate and we still win titles :)

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Patzi, good post, but two worries for me.
Anderson has not managed to stay fit in six seasons, so why now? Also, he is a player who likes to run with the ball forma bit before passing it. One touch football is not his forte. If we are trying to build a team around midfield, then we don't need our midfielders keeping the ball for 10 yards before passing it. Watch barca, the instant passing is what makes them dangerous.
The other point, is we leak goals worse than Chelsea, and we will always look vulnerable unless we change personnel in midfield and more importantly, change our tactics to guard against counters. Nothing I've seen in pure season has convinced me that the tactics are changing, we have shipped in eight goals against mediocre opposition. And most of our defence were playing. Unless we can buy a defensive midfielder to help the back four, we will be found out in the big games.
Nomidfield

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I really believe Anderson will reward our patience with him. It's so unlucky that he picks up an injury every time he finds his stride.

Look at RVP at Arsenal, he had 1 injury free season. Then we signed him.

I think that if he was indeed used in a deal with Everton like rumours suggest (Baines or Fellaini), I believe we will regret it.

I completely understand your points nomidfield, but at the start of last season our defence was a disorganised farce with injury and DDG had a few howlers. We have since settled and rotation of Jones, Evans, Ferdinand and Vidic (smalling, Keane maybe) in front of DDG (who I've rightly defended on here when the jury was out and vultures circled) is twice their defence.

I really wouldn't look into the pre season too much. New manager trying new things and personnel. But of course a defensive midfielder to further protect would be of benefit. I said Fellaini earlier, but I even think McCarthy would do a great job there. I know we see him getting forward for Wigan and Eire, but he really has the mould of a more skillful Keano about. I see a lot of him as I'm Irish, and he has the no nonsense style I love. Albeit bias. lol.
Unfortunately he is well overpriced at £20m, I think he's worth £12m purely because of Wigans relegation. The majority would moan about his signing. And would be surprised by his consistency.
My dream signing as i've stated on umpteen occasions is VIDAL. For me, he would fit better than anyone. And that includes Ronaldo, Bale, Ozil, Rues, Fabregas etc. And this is Purely due to what we need most.
Obviously Fabregas will also be great, as would Ronny.
I just don't see the harm in appreciating the team we have already, and anything else on top being a bonus!

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I think we all appreciate the team we've got but I think most would agree without doubt that we've been missing that bit of class in midfield for a few seasons.
Most of us agree that ando would do well IF he can stay fit but its a big IF.
Im actually with you on mcarthy and i'm sure if he played for a more glamorous club he'd get more recognition just like schneiderlin but atm we need something more IMO.
vidal would be ideal but I think lars bender would be more available annd would be a great signing

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03 Aug 2013 12:07:48
Okay, Listen to me guys;

Ronaldo IS NOT returning, Early stage talks took place but nothing will happen THIS summer.

He will stay for one more season simply to show RM that he does mean what he says about running his contract down.

RM believe he's bluffing so to speak and will therefore reject every bid for him.

Will Ronaldo return next season? maybe.

I wouldn't count on it, but there is 100% chance Cristiano Ronaldo will not be playing in any other color but white next season.

The Moon.

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How can you be so sure? And what is 100% chance? That doesn't make sense.
Nomidfield

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NoMidfield,

I can be sure because I'm not a deluded fan.

Every pundit in the world doesn't expect Ronaldo to return.

And every 'connected' person in football knows he's using us to get a bigger contract.

I completely agree with ED001 when he says that Ronaldo will not return.

Hes not a fan, he'll be moving to a club which is terrible in comparison to what he played in.

It would be like Fabregas going back to Arsenal, he wouldn't simply do it because he's done it and the squad isn't at the level it was.

I stand by this, Ronaldo will NEVER return.

The Moon.

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I don't agree with Moon on the Rooney issue but on this one, I am in complete agreement. IMO Ronnie is trying to get a fat fat pay day from Real. Nothing more to the story IMO

Deeps.

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I don't like the belittling of our club by Moon. I agree Ronnys far fetched, but don't feel we are 'terrible'. I hope I'm misreading this.

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I agree with Moon and all this talk on Ronaldo is just a paper talk. I am also pretty sure fabregas is not happening and more interested to see how next week transpires as I expect a signing but not the guys everyone has been talking about.

Shahram

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Marchisio is high probability so watch that space.

shahram

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03 Aug 2013 11:59:08
Anyone who watched the milk cup final last night, what did you make of our number 8 wilcok I think? I thought he was quite impressive and a few of the people around me said he had a vieria style about him, I thought he played some great passes and won the ball back well, he really complimented Pererria well!

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Yes I agree with you there quite a big frame for his age to when he fills out Could become a beast in midfield. That is obviously if he is able to develop is talent to that stage but certainly caught the eye.

Utd Dan

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Yes I agree mate. I mentioned him in an earlier post he bossed it for me.
Comfortable with the ball and coveted a lot of ground apparently arsenal released him and he came to us.
surprised they let him go tbh. mitchell looked a handful too and pereira looked a different class even though it wasnt his best game but he has a habit of always making it look like he's got so much time on the ball and his first touch was impressive

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It's maybe because he's not french and pinched from league 2 :p

Utd Dan

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I thought he looked very promising just couldn't remember his name to comment about him on here!

He was very calm and collected, covered a lot of ground effortlessly, reminded me of a Viera or, dare I say it, Pogba!

DodgyBanter

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BFA, Mitchell was a lot better when he moved to the right in the second half, great pace and a very strong runner, a little bit like zaha hopefully we don't coach that directness out of him as in a few years it could be invaluable!

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03 Aug 2013 11:51:19
Only 8 days to Swansea and I can't wait to see the united line up with all our knew signings playing too it should be great. Get the finger out moyes

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14 days until Swansea mate so chill out.

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It's two weeks till the start of the season

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You mean 8 days to Wigan.

Nicolas_United

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Only 22 days til Christmas


John

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03 Aug 2013 11:35:45
ngiak cannot understand the dreamers of this forum
how in the world are a club in huge debt going to stump up $100 million
and then pay 500,000 a week to one player including tax
that's a scenario for Manchester United that even hallucinogens cannot replicate
ngiak can't believe you guys!
gan

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Tiny bit of hypocrisy with your hallucination claims gan, please pass my comment on to ngiak. lol

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Just re read. Apologies to you and the penguin.

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Is this really the penguin? If so, you have gone down in my estimations. Stop ruining our dreams, even if they are hugely improbable.

Brendan81

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Gan - I do not believe Ronaldo will come back this summer but to say we can not broker the deal is mind boggling. Have you ever heard of instalments?

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Sorry mr brendan81
ngiak is in a bad mood and a little disillusioned
but his sense of realism is hitting hard
his contacts have told him a story of 2 buys
but nothing seems to be materializing
gan

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Agreed its highly unlikely he will join this year but we can all dream

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I think something will happen next week. Probably another major sponsor will be announced.

SLred

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Nike deal is done but not sure why it is not announced. Expect it to be announced before our next earnings call.

Shahram

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03 Aug 2013 11:01:43
Well guys it looks like something cooking because the press room at OT on the rosta is to be set up for Thursday. Could just be a press conference pre-season or could mean a possible transfer. Maybe a transfer already finalised like Baines/ Fellani. can't be Fabregas or Ronnie because sounds like they still on-going and they wouldn't know at this stage could be done for Thursday unless Utd being really sneaky and all deals already done and just going public on Thursday pres Sundays match and Rios testimonial.

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Or it's just the press conference the day before the Sevilla match?

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Think it does say could be for the press conference.

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03 Aug 2013 10:48:26
Has anybody thought maybe the reason why he haven't announced the signing of Garay, Baines or Fellaini (Not saying we've signed any of them) Is because Moyes wants to start of his era with a huge signing such as Fabregas/Ronaldo/Modric?

This would be a massive confidence boost for the club as a whole including the fans! Imagine within a week Moyes announces 3-4 signings with one superstar being one of them!

It just seems weird our transfer targets haven't been signed yet, maybe just maybe there is much more going on behind the scenes than we think?

I would love to see Ronaldo sign, it would be a dream but IMO it's unlikely and we will probably see Cesc come in. Which I'd still love!

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I'll take Ronaldo and Fabregas with the minor signings of baines and Fellaini now that is the stuff wet dreams are made of (Get it) heh!

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03 Aug 2013 10:05:37
Oh how I miss our annual Sneijder chats.

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I saw shhhneijder at Manchester Airport this morning getting into a black Merc with two suited guys. Maybe he is our big signing.

Brendan81

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He's been spotted coming out of a loo in Salford where he's been having a medical.

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Spotted outside Old T this morning debating with a fan on the merits of Phil Neville v Tom Cleverly.
He's signing on Thursday!

Red Snapper

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Ah. at last our normal run of banter.

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03 Aug 2013 10:03:01
United are in big trouble, Moyes is nowhere near good enough.
He's already made an arse of himself with the Fabregas bid
Wouldn't surprise me to see Fergie get called upon to steady the ship when you're off the pace at Christmas
The glory days are over and you know it

Huey Driscoll

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Ah well best tell all other pl teams that we withdraw from the league then and had our trophy back.

You absolute PLANK!

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Wow Trolling much? I am assuming you are not a United Fan. If you are. Then Wow. Try supporting the team. Don't go dragging us all down with your own self loathing

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Lol ok mate.

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Heard that when arsenal had there we spell came back stronger heard it when chelsea had there 2 year dominance of back to back trophys heard it when city won the league mate your boring Manchester United will never die

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It's the 3rd of August and we're in big trouble? I see you've given Moyes plenty of time to make your judgement there. Grow up.

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Huey, stick to the scouse site, Anderson WILL be our star this season. His attitude has changed dramaticly & he seems to be back in shape and injury free. Cast your minds back to when he first arrived v Liverpool, Steve Gerrard never got near the ball, Ando was all over him like a rash. I will be back to say " I told you so " when he rips the a*** out of the teams he plays against.

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03 Aug 2013 09:59:44
I have stayed positive despite no signings but my head has just caved in because ANDO threatening to be our best CM. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

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Haha, and he says he needs to lose 2 more kilos to be at his optimum weight! I think he meant two Stones!
Nomidfield {Ed007's Note - Castration seems a bit harsh.}

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Bond,

That was a Superb reply there. LMAO!

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03 Aug 2013 09:39:08
cuscochris is telling us that a very sophisticated deal has been structured to bring Ronny back home whilst Mckay91 is telling us no discussions have been had - you can't both be right guys, one of you must therefore be talking rubbish. I just wonder which one?

RedSince68

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I thinks Cusco's post is very well thought out but obviously may be based on what would work and not what is happening. I hope he's right. It would make sense in terms of Real going for Bale and Suarez. This would allow Ronaldo to go but would mean Rooney leaving IMO. It would on reflection make all the players involved happy and doesn't leave any of the clubs with egg on their face either. It appears that Bale, Suarez and Rooney are now at decision time regards their club next season. I think Real will get Bale and Suarez. I also think Rooney will go to Chelsea. I think we will get Cesc and Ronaldo. Everyone in a new but happier position even the fans. It just all seems to be on the brink to me probably waiting on paperwork and confirmations. Otherwise we are all being mugged off massively?

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A lot of you so called fans are depressing and was valencia not our player of the year the season before last.

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Manumick

I hope you are right as that would be an unbelievable first 11 and should make us a favorite for the cl but I highly doubt RM would allow Ronaldo to leave.

Bale is nowhere near Ronaldo today or anytime in the future and for all we know none of these transfers will happen and only speculation. 85 million for bale sounds nuts and I can't see it happening. I think Suarez will go and so will Rooney.

Shahram

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03 Aug 2013 09:30:53
Guys don't blame Moyes and the new CEO for our lack of signings; because our transfer efficiency has been cr4p for quite a number of years.

Think of the big signings under fergie. Berbatov we were very strongly linked with before he went to spurs, we didn't do anything and then bought him 2-3 years later for over £30m. Rio- fergie commented that dirty Leeds overpaid for him, then we signed him 2 years later for about £30m. In the "no value" summer we sold Ronaldo for a world record fee, Real Madrid had players to virtually dispose and sold Sneijder for £13m to inter and he won them the treble. Then we apparently miss out on him for ridiculous money. Same with Modric, we were interested in him before spurs, they sign him for a value price and then we go in 2 years later for double or triple that fee. Loads more examples of this.

And please don't get me started on the long list of greats we narrowly missed out on signing over the years.

Signings like RVP and de gea are real exceptions for us of late. And signing players like Valencia and Young to replace greats like Ronaldo and Giggs is a total embarrassment.

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RVP was an exception, he was a panic buy.

Having missed out on Moura and Hazzard Fergie had money to use or loose.

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Didn't Young replace Obertan?

Also at first I'd say Valencia was a good replacement for Ronaldo.

MEF

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I've heard it all, "Valencia was a good replacement for ronaldo"! Jesus, I give up!
I agree with the original poster, we seem to miss out on a lot of these players then want to sign them two years later for a load of money.
I will add to your list, David Silva who was strongly linked with us before he signed for city. And how about Michael Carrick, we didn't sign him from WH, spurs buy him for little money, then couple of years later, we pay mega bucks for him.
It is a problem with our scouting personnel which had a lot to do with saf keeping a close shop along with his son, who was clearly not up to the job.

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For gods sake, I could have replaced obertan!
Is this the level we're seeking at united? Wake up!
Nomidfield

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The fact we signed obertan, bellion, djemba djemba, bebe, taibi to name but a few speaks volumes. The original poster was spot on. I would go, further and say that not only do we over pay, but we sell our players on the cheap. Ronaldo included. If barca or Madrid had sold him, they would have taken a percentage of his merchandising, inserted a reduced buy back clause and got more money in the first place. We are mere novices. Accept it.

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Agree and have posted the same, our scouting under saf has been poor and seems like we have missed on so many reasonable buys to only pay through the nose later for the same player. SAF was very fortunate with the crop of talent that came through in the early 90's and was the core of the team and allowed him to buy add ons to fill the small gaps and continue to win.

Shahram

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03 Aug 2013 09:18:54
After Anderson's comments I don't think he will be going anywhere this summer.
Hope he can stay injury free

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I agree. please stay fit Ando, we know your potential! Although there is apparent interest in him from Everton.

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Really want him to succeed, being one of his biggest supporters. The talent is obviously there, the fitness remains the big issue for Ando, but after having read the interview with him, I am quite positive about him staying fit throughout this season, and that we finally will see the best of him.

ZigZag

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Robben two footed, your having a laugh! completely left footed and it works for him.

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03 Aug 2013 08:23:04
Hello people :)

I know that Ronaldo coming back is not a huge possibility, rather a very very slim chance of it actually happening. But let's say he becomes a Man United player by the end of the transfer window. How would it effect the team in your opinion. You obviously can't put him on the bench. So, that means one of the other wingers would have to be sacrificed. If Ronaldo plays on the right hand side, Valencia would be the one to make way. If he plays on the left hand side, either Nani or Young have to sold. Personally, I can't see him playing through the centre or up top, because of RvP and Kagawa/Rooney (if he stays). Then obviously there is Zaha, who has had a good pre-season and deserves every little opportunity to play.

Basically, what I'm asking is, How do you guys see Ronaldo fitting into the starting XI, Keeping in mind the formation the manager has used in the pre-season games.

My opinion is that Valencia could be sold to make way for Ronaldo (if this transfer actually happens). The way the team has been playing under David Moyes, I just don't think a traditional winger like Valencia would fit in.

Thank You.

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If Ronnie comes back he can play where he wants and I will clean his boots.

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Ronaldo left, kagawa central and Rooney right.

young packed off to who cares where

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Completely agree with Andrew. I like Young as a person, but he is a squad player at best for united

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Agree with AndrewB, cr7 will play on the left where we've not had a decent winger in years. This is the position he mostly played at Real, and he was quite successful there!
In my opinion, young or Valencia should be sold, both are one footed wingers, and that's the reason they are not performing. If you are a full back and you know the winger can only go one way, then it is a lot easier to mark the winger.
The quality of full backs in the top teams has risen dramatically in recent years, as these players are now seen as a big part of the team defensively and offensively. So unless we have wingers who can play with both feet, ie Ronaldo, robben, hazard etc, then they will be caught out.
Nomidfield

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Thank You for the replies.

I would like Rvp up-top with Ronaldo-Kagawa and Rooney behind him. This would have enough creativity and attacking instinct to scare any opposition. And if a match calls for wingers (Like under Sir Alex, the 4-4-2) we can obviously use Nani/Zaha on one side and Ronaldo on the other. I think if Ronaldo does come back, Young and possibly Valencia could be surplus to requirements. Why not Nani? Becuase I feel that he has the talent, only needs to be consistent.

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03 Aug 2013 06:14:36
Why is it that you say your transfer kitty is massive yet you bid peanuts for players. Surely if you're that minted you should of got some players in by now?

It must be Moyes putting them off I guess. I imagine the longer he stays and the more you lose it'll only get worse.

I mean the blue Mancs have spent 90 million and not even finished yet. You really are getting left beyond in the league let alone Europe.

This page is so worth reading lately.

Gung Ho

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Oh Gung Ho. didn't you hear. WE ARE CHAMPIONS of the PL now jog on. We have nothing to prove to anyone on or off the pitch so do one.

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Come back at the end of the transfer window and we'll talk then.

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Yes the premier league champions have fallen behind in the league *yawn*.

As you called us mancs I am guessing Liverpool fan, and I can understand the desperation for us to be as crap as you but unfortunately that isn't going to happen any time soon.

Tell me which of city's signings with the 90 million you think are going to make them so much better than us? Just because they have overpaid for a few good players doesn't mean they are miles ahead of us. You do know they spent 500 million in 5 years and finished 11 points behind us?

Go and argue with people on your level, Swansea, west brom (no disrespect to the sides) etc.

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You must be a scouser gung ho welcome to the page mate

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I'd rather be left beyond than left behind.

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So bidding peanuts is a £30m bid for Fabregas? You do realise Man City are trying to catch up to us as we won the league at a stroll last season. YOou can not compare any clubs spending due to all sorts of variables.

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We aren't the team that need to spend millions to catch up with the Premier League champions, because we are the champions! I agree we need to sign players though, and I believe it will happen so be prepared to sh!t yourself when we do :)

Ozwald

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We hear this every summer - we're in decline, we can't attract the best players, we're falling behind City, Chelsea etc. It's become an annual tradition.

Come back next May when your opinion will actually have some relevance.

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Try reading our financial statements, I love how fans from minnows compared to us come on here with their obscene comments.

Shahram

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You lot do realise Liverpool bid £35m for Carroll right? So maybe he has a point! MWA!

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What's wiv editing my evil laugh into a kiss eds? Oh well, I suppose u need to amuse yourselves sometimes too lol

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Bless him, gung ho by name and his team are gung ho by nature. Who else would spend £35m on Carroll, £20m on Aquillani, not to mention the powerhouse that is Henderson, and the world class winger that is downing!
At least we know our weaknesses, and DM is addressing the situation. So come the end of the transfer window, I think you'll find that your words should have stayed where they came out from, your a. se!
Nomidfield

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03 Aug 2013 05:40:20
Is it just me, if the signings we are trying to make are becoming so protracted then do we really want them at our club, i'd rather have a player who would jump at the chance to wear an united shirt rather than someone in it for the money.
In the end the heart and desire will always win over greed.
Make a bid for a player by all means but if the desire to join the club is lacking, forget them and find someone who is eager to play for us.
We have recently been involved in transfer dealings which have put us in a bad light, for what ever reason these deals have not materialized we need to address the situation and sign players of a high quality who want to wear the shirt of the best family in the world.

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So we should let Rooney go then?

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We don't know what's going on behind the scenes. With Fabregas, it's his club who have yet to agree to accept our transfer offers, not the player dragging anything out.

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Not to mention the huge amount of transfer fees and add one's involved. Everything, has to be looked at carefully, otherwise, we'll end up like the scousers.
We are not desperate to sign the players, so let's take our time and do it properly.
Nomidfield

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03 Aug 2013 03:40:50
What are opinions on Ronaldo? I just can't see it personally. Hope we hear something of signings soon though. Any news on Garay? Thought that one was nailed on. I think the two lads from Everton might end up being all we get. Really hope not though.

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In relation to Garay I would not be happy if he is bought and it blocked the progress of Michael Keane. The major proviso is whether Keane is good enough, if he is ready to take the step up (it is a big step) and is good enough then we need to give him a chance. Perhaps Moyes has seen Keane as a real prospect and that is why the Garay story has gone quiet.

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I think we should go for Barton, surely he wouldn't turn us down

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03 Aug 2013 03:19:30
look like barca have accepted offer for cesc going by tata words but can he come? if no, then who must have been encouraging us to bid

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03 Aug 2013 00:23:14
Cheick tiote was a name heavily mentioned a year ago as far as I remember, what would people think of him as our enforcer

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The man has the passing range of a window.

The Moon.

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No no no no no no and no again

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Well an year ago when everyone was raving about him, I was ridiculed when I said Christopher samba could do a better job than him in midfield. Atleast everyone has realized his true potential now.

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Ya and we should replace rooney with grant holt then after. We would be challenging for europe then

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The turning circle of a tank.

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I would rather keep Ando than get tiote and that's saying something

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Wouldn' get in Bolton's team.
Raffa

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The only thing he can pass is wind.

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The technique of a clumsy Elephant.

(just joining in, lol, he is a decent player but far from good enough to take our midfield to the next level)

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He is red card waiting to happen every game. no thanks

shahram

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02 Aug 2013 22:41:16
btw ed's, someting is missing on this site! I don't now who where rude against u guy's but I hope u guy's can fix it so no s*** comes trough on this site and it is not the same without u guy's, so I hope u guys will be joining us more and more on this site again, zee. good nigth ed's, guy's :) {Ed004's Note - Yes well I've not as much on my plate lately so should be able to comment more not sure about the other eds}

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Thank you 4 answering ed004, zee:)

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I say make Zee one of the Ed's. What a guy!

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