Manchester United Rumours Archive March 04 2012

04 Mar 2012 23:26:21
Watching the game for the second time, was it worth Modric playing? He didn't do much. Rightly or wrongly (when taking price into account etc) I'd probably take Sandro (dirty sh!t he might be) over Modric. Surely Sandro would only be 25% of the price and 3(?) years younger.

Just a question for everyone, following Jones' play today and the last few games, does everyone think its fairly obvious that Jones is a midfielder and not a defender?

No way. Modric is a far better player than Sandro. He didn't have his best game yesterday as he was stuck on the left where he is wasted. In my opinion Modric is the player we need in the summer as he is the creative spark in midfield that we lack at the moment.

Welsh Dragon

Your judging Modric off one game..have a look at his performances from the beginning of the season up until this game and you will change your opinion. Plus he was played out of position on the left, i couldn't believe Redknapp did that. Surely if you were a Spurs fan you would be asking the question of why Modric was on the left and Livermore or Sandro were in the middle?
Man U picked up in the second half and at last we are seeing some form from Young which is encouraging. Nani needs a kick up the arse...he seems to be going backwards! He is so unpredictable its untrue. Overall pleased with the result but the first half performance was really bad.

Simmo

Its hard to tell where Jones's best position is now. I prefer Smalling at fullback

I doubt you'd be saying that if you watched/knew more anout Modric. He had a bad game against us which did raise my eyebrow, he's usually very consistent! I wondered if he maybe felt added pressure because of something that could be happening in the summer? Sandro could and probably will be a quality player if he carrys on like he is. But Modric for me hands down.

Ozwald

Jones is a Midfielder...he doesn't look comfortable at full back. I agree Smalling looks better than Jones in that position.

Makes me laugh...Modric was the best thing since sliced bread last week. How fickle can football fans be at times!

Simmo

LOL Sandro would be better than Modric, is that a joke?

How can you judge a player on one match where he took one for the team and played out of position.

Also, if you feel Jones struggled so much, wasn't he marking Modric as he was on the left, I am pretty sure if Jones stopped Modric playing then he did a pretty decent job. From watching the game it was clear he struggled first half but looked extremely strong in the second half.

I would suggest its 'fairly obvious' Fergie knows more than you and if he thinks Jones is a defender, I would make a suggestion its 'fairly obvious' he probably is one.

GDS

They are 2 different types of player...

I would love to see Sandro sat in behind Cleverly & Anderson..... think this would be an excellent centre 3......

But Modric is class and he would take our mid to another level if he was in there for a season.....

Oxred....

Sorry you made laugh, Sandro/Anderson/Cleverly an excellent midfield. Only 1 with a bit of a future is Cleverly, you really think that midfield could contain Barcelona/ real Madrid?

Whatever way you look at it Modric price tagwill put him out of our reach anywya wont it?


ms85

Modric hasn't played well the last 4 or 5 games.hes definitely not what we need in the summer.mediocre in my opinion,always goes missing in the big games,not effective enough im afraid very inconsistent.doesnt score goals,he's good but not world class in my eyes.one the biggest overrated players in the premiership

Modric wouldn't outplay barca or real Madrid either for that matter!

I think modric and Sandra are mediocre! Not good enough IMO.i would be sick if utd got any of the two!

Modric is just average....please tell me you are having a laugh?? Modric is a quality player, just ask Fergie. I'd much rather take Modric over these players that are being spouted about from the likes of Benfica etc.

Simmo

Even funnier......Modric is average yet some people on this rumour site would be pleased if we were to sign Tom Huddlestone. Have a word with yourself and give your head a wobble!

Simmo

Tom huddlestone is average and modric isn't much better.he is extremely inconsistent,doesn't score goals.apart from one or two good passes he's average.and even at that he hasn't got many assists either!Simmo,Modric wouldn't get his game for barca,real Madrid,city,chelsea or Bayern Munich for that matter.players like silva,ozil,xavi,iniesta are all a class above
Him.think about that.he ain't world class.he doesn't put enough into games.

Ok first of all your saying that Modric isn't much better than Huddlestone? You really havent got a clue. Secondly you mention Real Madrid and Barca....why? We are not even in the same class as them they are well ahead! Thirdly you say Modric wouldn't get into the Chelsea team...that's funny because they were prepared to spend 40 million on the guy at the start of the season. Have a think before you write your silly comments my friend!

04 Mar 2012 21:13:31
There is still a long way to go in this season's title race but it is looking more likely that it will come down to the City game at the end of April. With that in mind what would you all prefer? Going into that game needing to win or going into it with a draw being good enough? I only ask as going into a game knowing a draw will be enough can be very dangerous IMO.

TK-Red

I'd like to go into it 4 points ahead lol

Pardoe

The City game is important, but Sunderland away on the last day has me a little worried. They're doing well under O'Neill.

G.A.G.U.S

Win all the way, a win for us would'nt just be a footballing victory, it would be a moral victory against our 'now' biggest rivals....
HERBIE

I don't know why but I honestly think we will be 4 points clear and lose.

Ajp

After the game against them at Old Trafford earlier in the season i won't settle for anything less than a win against them regardless of what it means in the title race. It's not just about three points or the title but about pride.

Shappy

Shappy

I would much rather win the Premiership Title and get beat from City at the Etihad Stadium!
Yes pride is important but a shiny trophy to parade around the pitch at Sunderland at the end of the season is more important, plus it put's all the city fans in there place!

Simmo

Shappy
Understand your point- which is why the victory at Wembley was so important- but we have beaten them twice this season to their one win.

So far it is 2-1 to us - would much rather it be 2-2 and we win the title.

But I do think we are going to have to win that game to secure the title.
Mike

Obviously I want to win the league and it looks like we'll need to get some kind of result against city but I don't care whether a draw is enough to win the league after the result earlier in the season we need a win to not only get the points but also for our pride and the physcological advantage going into next season. Us winning the league and beating city on their patch when it matters could be devastating to their team.

Shappy

I would prefer to go into the city game with utd 4 points ahead!

My prefference was 5 points!

Out of the choices points behind so we dont flop out on a draw.
We play best when pressures on

ms85

04 Mar 2012 20:05:55
hi i have posted a few times just thought id say hello

oh and does anyone think a fit tom huddlestone may be what we are looking for?

its just a thought hes strong, good tackler, good shot, good passer and i think general good player and wouldnt cost a bomb..

Mush ! {Ed007's Note - Hello Mush.}

Hi ed007 mate Whats your thought on huddlestone.... maybe not utd quality yet but maybe the rock in the middle? {Ed007's Note - I would take him before some of the names I see on here mate. But he is English which means it would probably be a crazy fee, but at the right price why not?}

I'd take him if we could get him for 10 mill or less but I'd prefer the young lad from Wigan, whats his name again Ed 007, :-) go on tell us 1 more time....
HERBIE {Ed007's Note - Do you really want to go there Herbie? AGAIN?? lol}

Not for me guys / girls.

He is a decent passer of the ball, but he doesn't cover enough ground. As he is not very quick he doesn't close down quick enough and make it hard for the opposition to make a pass. I reckon we gotta aim higher. Having said that, I'd take him if the option is him or no-one as it has been in the middle of the park for what seems like years and years!!

U-N-I-T-E-D F-O-R-E-V-E-R

04 Mar 2012 19:41:46
As a N.I. man and follower, I have been one of Evans biggest critics in my Utd mode but have to give credit where it's due and say he's prob been our best defender of late - perhaps the penny's finally dropped and he accepts the privilege and responsibility that comes with wearing the badge - well done lad and long may it continue for club and country

04 Mar 2012 18:36:16
Get in , you beautyyyyy, Ashley Young, brilliant, that is why we are champions, that winning mentality,
may it never fade away
DJ

WILL never fade

04 Mar 2012 18:06:18
I expect Ashley young is the dogs bo**ocks this week

Discountdave

He still has a lot to prove: consistancy.

He was crap up until he scored. Too indecisive which made him a bit predictable and slow, after he scored though he had much more confidence! Hopefully he'll come good for us.

Ozwald

04 Mar 2012 17:28:06
Has anyone noticed how some players, Carrick especially, keep chipping the ball instead of passing it along the ground. Its lost us the ball at least once today although it happens most when we aren't playing well, ie. it happened loads in the CL.

Welsh Dragon

04 Mar 2012 15:33:57
BALE NOT IN THE SQUAD

GOOD NEWS

TRUMORS

04 Mar 2012 15:04:45
AVB has been fired

Yeah, unbelievable!

Amazing how much they have spent on managers over the last 6 years.
Only team wasting more money on football matters is Liverpool :D

The only team even wasting more money is us, unfortunately. :(

Best part is they want to waste even more money on Benitez LOL

Who cares if a manager from another team gets fired, anyway it's Terry/Lampard who run the club....
HERBIE

Claudio Ranieri: Sep 2000 to May 2004
Jose Mourinho: Jun 2004 to Sep 2007
Avram Grant: Sep 2007 to May 2008
Luiz Felipe Scolari: Jul 2008 to Feb 2009
Guus Hiddink: Feb 2009 to May 2009
Carlo Ancelotti: Jun 2009 to May 2011
Andre Villas-Boas: Jun 2011 to Mar 2012

04 Mar 2012 14:09:19
What about robben? i think he would be a good signing

Depends on price as he is injurt prone and does have attitude problem but on his day he is world class. Can't see him going for less than £20 million