Manchester United Banter Archive November 03 2018

03 Nov 2018 21:12:51
The second half was like nuts of old, drive chances and the late winner, we must start better though. The difference a strong CB and hopefully Dialog at RB would make. Though Herrera was top class and for me Periera should be given a run and give Matic a rest he looks slow and tired. A midfield of Pereira, Herrera and Pogba would be fast and driving us forward. We are improving each week for me, at least we are attacking now!

03 Nov 2018 23:17:15
Nemanja Static.

03 Nov 2018 23:22:57
Our best signing in january would probably be persuading michael carrick out of retirement. I honestly think at 37 he is better than matic at that holding midfield role.

I agree that herrera should see more gametime now, maybe in a two with pogba like mourinho did in his first season. Would probably leave us too exposed defensively mind.

04 Nov 2018 08:41:59
We’ve already shipped in 18 goals DSG. Not entirely sure why we wouldn’t go for it.

04 Nov 2018 09:01:03
Dialog at right back is a good talker.

03 Nov 2018 16:07:13
Good win today.

But one minor note, after watching Fred for the last few months, is Herrera better at the Fred role than Fred?

{Ed001's Note - my mother is better than Fred at the Fred role, unless the Fred role is making Lukaku look like a player with first class control? I actually just uploaded a player profile on Fred as I have been watching a fair bit of him lately, just waiting for Ed033 to put the links up but early peek for you Danny: Fred profile

03 Nov 2018 16:17:11
The fall was pretty great.

Honestly, I’m still looking for reasons why Pep and Jose were after him too. Even if his control wasn’t so poor, I can’t see what he’s really good at as a player. Nothing stands out, positively, about his game. Herrera is much much better than him, so why waste the £50m when a top class cb would have made a way bigger difference to our season?

{Ed001's Note - I honestly can't explain it. I keep looking to see something in him and just can't either. I like to give things a player is good at as well as weaknesses, but I was reaching for something that wasn't there with Fred!}

03 Nov 2018 16:30:45
A lot on the page seem to rate but at this point I'm still not sure . Early days tho.

03 Nov 2018 16:43:46
I think it was ed2 who said Fred was a waste of money at 50m and we should have waited a bit longer in the summer and could have gotten better. It is a rarity that ed2 posts about anyone but when he does they are usually spot on. So another poor bit of business from us it looks.
I genuinely believe one of the major reason for us buying him was to stop City getting their target.

{Ed001's Note - you would have been better paying the 50m to ensure City got him!}

03 Nov 2018 16:50:47
Seems true Esq. But maybe the Messiah would work his magic with Fred too and he will be the best thing since slice bread.

As you are doing profiles can I request some more ed1? Vecino and Brozovic from Inter.

Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - of course mate always glad to have more to do. Gives me an excuse to watch games.}

03 Nov 2018 17:08:07
Ed, if you don't mind, what is your take on Herrera as a player, and if assuming he is better than Fred, why not to play him.

Ed002 mentioned last year that there was some issue with josse, was this sorted out?

Thanks in an advance.

{Ed001's Note - I like Herrera, he has that bit of devil about him you need, though he goes down a little too easy for my liking. He is very good at breaking up play and getting forward in support.}

03 Nov 2018 17:15:44
Interesting points ed. Personally I quite like the fact that fred is looking to play forward. You are right though that he misplaces far too many passes. I’m not going to give up on him just yet. I think there is a player there but I agree that he hasn’t been great. Would you please be able to do a profile on lautaro Martinez of inter? Think he could be very special. Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - added him to the list mate.}

03 Nov 2018 17:37:55
Much appreciated ed.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}

03 Nov 2018 18:28:35
Thanks Ed.

Would profile on Herrera be possible as well?

Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - added him to the list.}

03 Nov 2018 20:13:06
Actually Inter have a decent team. Some very talented bunch of players and I think Spaletti is quite good too. They beat Genoa 5_0 today and Gagliardini scored 2 goals. Have you seen much of him ed1 and what do you make of him. I like the looks of him from the very limited times I have seen but not seen that much.

{Ed001's Note - I haven't seen much of him at all. Inter's problem was they had a good team but it was not working as a team. Lots of good individuals players but no plan to harness them. Spaletti is very good at getting players to play together usually, from what I have seen, so they should be right in the mix.}

04 Nov 2018 06:52:18
Agree deependra I can see inter and Napoli fighting it out for second place. Politano has really surprised me this season. And their defence of de vrij and skriniar is extremely strong. De vrij on a free in the summer should have been an option for us. Although I do have concerns about his pace.

03 Nov 2018 11:37:52
Sanchez up front. It's the front 3 we've been wanting. I so hope sanchez demonstrate the player he can be and makes the front position his own.

03 Nov 2018 12:23:50
Will Sanchez play striker?

03 Nov 2018 12:46:54
I think we'll have to pay teams to take Smalling off us.

03 Nov 2018 13:14:14
Ssshhhh Mort. Jred is his biggest fan.

Not looking for a bite Jred, just a bit of banter.

03 Nov 2018 14:35:52
Of course your not betty, just keep telling yourself that.

03 Nov 2018 15:27:19
Smalling is horrible. Why you think Southgate doesn't pick him.

03 Nov 2018 15:36:50
He’s such a liability. A centre back is a priority in January if we want to secure top 4.

03 Nov 2018 15:38:33
Wenger wanted him!

03 Nov 2018 15:41:18
Southgate knows better than Mourinho.

03 Nov 2018 16:16:58
Southgate for manager!

03 Nov 2018 16:31:35
Who else can mourinho pick? Sick note, or a 2 clueless donkeys that hoofs the ball all game? I can't think of any others that play CB.

Tuanzabe? yeh we want to try win games not trial and error a young kid at CB.

{Ed001's Note - Tuanzebe is on loan isn't he? Sure he went to Villa.}

03 Nov 2018 17:32:31
Two centre halves would be nice but Toby has to be priority now! Him and Lindelof could make a nice pairing.

03 Nov 2018 21:53:50
Yes Ed. Not ready just yet, and wonder if he will ever make it at utd.

{Ed001's Note - people say that about every kid until they get a run of games. If they don't get a chance how will you ever know and how will they ever get ready?}

04 Nov 2018 03:05:55
Incidentally this was just sent in on the Villa site about him from Davedean82: Axel gets better and better, with every game . his pace and the ground he cover is amazing. Also he's helping Chester recover some of his confidence . That was Chester's best game for ages, him and Axel could make a great pairing.

04 Nov 2018 09:14:36
I like Tuanzebe and think he's got a great chance which is why I wouldn't sign any younger centre backs. I think we need an older head to guide the younger ones.

04 Nov 2018 10:10:05
Needs experience that he's getting then should get a chance.

03 Nov 2018 07:29:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 3rd November 2018

03 Nov 2018 10:54:04
Very funny Tris. Bendtner is deluded: a young man who could have had a decent career but spent most of his time with his head stuck firmly up his own arse. There are so many who have attitude issues that get in the way, I know they are young men but Bendtner can’t use that excuse any more.