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17 Dec 2024 19:48:30
Rashford exit gathering pace now in various media outlets. Sadly, I do think it's time for him to explore new opportunities. PSG feels an obvious fit, as I can't see him moving to another Premier League club.
He just seems to have fallen out of love with the game and the club, and it's time for him to rekindle that joy if can elsewhere.
1.) 17 Dec 2024 20:28:39
Over the moon. Never rated him and his attitude is awful
Won’t be easy to shift him in those ridiculous wages.
2.) 17 Dec 2024 21:12:49
Could definitely see a Sancho-style loan for the rest of the season somewhere or other. Need him to get some form and put himself in the window for a permanent summer move.
3.) 17 Dec 2024 21:22:26
Sad I was there when he scored 2 on EPL debut against Arsenal. I remember him scoring against City in an Irish pub in Fueteventura and leaving Demichelis for dead.
Unfortunately over the last few seasons it’s not worked out for him.
Wish him the best.
4.) 17 Dec 2024 21:58:47
Can see Garnacho leaving also.
5.) 17 Dec 2024 22:10:48
I don’t understand why people think PSG will buy him. They bought Barcola two summers ago for a big fee. It seems like people think that PSG are trying to sign any big name player, even ones they don’t need.
Personally I think that it will be very difficult to sell Rashford. The best I could see happening is a loan where United continue to pay a significant amount of his wages.
6.) 17 Dec 2024 22:24:56
Wont be too sorry for either…talent maybe but mentality is a massive issue for both. We all knew something like this needed to happen and if it takes some so called fans too then so be it. Ragnick said this club needed open heart surgery, looks like now’s the time.
7.) 17 Dec 2024 23:20:31
Depends on the fee United want, the lower that is the more prepared clubs will be to up the wages.
Fact is he isn't delivering what he costs so any fee and the wages cleared is going to leave us better off.
8.) 17 Dec 2024 23:54:05
Utd Rd. I also was there when he scored that brace against Arsenal. A quick trip back from the US. I took my wife who had become an Arsenal supporter. We had very good seats on the half way line. She found the intensity, the close spacing, and the aggressive nature of the men around her quite overbearing. I had also taken her to see us play at the Emirates in 2012 when we won 2-1 with Danny Welbeck scoring the winner. Somehow that ground didn't seem anywhere near as intense. Anyway, the experience put her off being a football supporter. She decided that investing all that emotional energy wasn't worth it. Sometimes I wish I could do the same, but then she doesn't have 60+ years. of it behind her.
We'll be very lucky to get a good deal for him given how much he's paid. He's simply not adapted to the game as it's evolved and it's hard to see him ever having the capacity or the will to do so. The worst thing is I think he knows it which, if so, has to be depressing him. He is after all a United lad through and through.
9.) 18 Dec 2024 04:36:19
I'd take a straight swap for Isak.
10.) 18 Dec 2024 07:16:40
In your dreams Bobbie. I’d take a straight swap for Homer Simpson!
Other than Chelsea/ Arsenal think it most likely to be a Spanish or Italian club loan.
11.) 18 Dec 2024 09:20:53
Sad to see. Local lad came good, exploded into the scene, great pace and a good finisher. Sadly his time has come. Thought he might turn the corner under Amorim, but if you’re heads gone it’s gone.
12.) 18 Dec 2024 11:36:15
Crystal palace his level. Reminds me of zaha, turns up when he likes and does a bit here and there but not consistent.
13.) 18 Dec 2024 11:53:06
Just been listening to Jordan on talksport and while I think he’s a bit of a snide sometimes I couldn’t help but agree with what he said - Rashford has basically come and said he wants to leave and Amorim has said he’s still got a part to play etc etc - a complete opposite of his message dropping him from the team. Make your mind up…
Obviously he holds value so the club or manager can’t say anything too bad but this just all needs to stop and stop being blown out of proportion like everything Utd.
He’s been a good ambassador not only for the club but for himself and helped lots of families which should never be forgotten but his day job - football he just isn’t up to the standard of an elite footballer.
He’s 27? He’s had plenty of time to fulfill potential and instead he’s looking like another Theo Walcott that gets to drag the potential term around his whole career.
If Garnacho feels the same I think he can also go.
While I’m on my rant I’d also like Amorim to get full say on that squad because there’s plenty need to go.
Anthony, Rashford, Casemiro, Dalot, Shaw, lindlof, Maguire, spring straight to mind.
14.) 18 Dec 2024 13:36:31
“ I couldn’t help but agree with what he said - Rashford has basically come and said he wants to leave and Amorim has said he’s still got a part to play etc etc - a complete opposite of his message dropping him from the team. Make your mind up…”
I don’t see how what Ruben said is contradictory.
Rashford and Garnacho were dropped for one game because they didn’t train to the standards expected by the manager.
Rashford then threw his toys out of the pram, by announcing to the world that he’s prepared to leave the club.
Ruben said that he wants to keep Rashford at the club, and that he wants to help him recapture his best form.
Unless you think that the manager should never drop certain players from the squad, regardless of how much effort they put into training, then Ruben has been consistent.
15.) 18 Dec 2024 15:56:35
I think he should drop every player that doesn’t train to standards. It’s gone in too long players getting free passes and he’s top of the list.
16.) 18 Dec 2024 16:33:05
Mental all this stuff about a lad who has played well at times and not at others. Good human being, one man club and G/ A over his career is far better than anything theo bloody Walcott did.
We always want more and more from him when I'm not sure he has more and that's okay. I would love for him to stay but I think he needs to leave and get out this country.
The drivel being written and that has been written over a sustained period of time is crazy IMO.
Best of luck Marcus in whatever you choose to do. But if he gets his head down and scores a few goals, this will be forgotten about.
17.) 19 Dec 2024 16:49:46
He’s a spoilt child.
Why drop an interview about how you want to leave after the camp has some positivity beating Man City? It’s selfish and has made the last week all about him when we were gaining momentum.
18.) 20 Dec 2024 18:58:32
Nice story Shawthing. some parallels with me.
I took my wife, we where stood in the Stretford End Upper all match. She kept asking when we sit down ?
She didn’t come to the Irish bar…
Surprised she came tbf as her previous match was Moyes Fulham….
30 Sep 2024 11:23:43
Hi Ed. I know there will be much chatter about ten Hag etc.
Without fuelling the fire, and recognising you said he should have been replaced in the summer, who would you give the role to if you were charge?
{Ed002's Note - Thomas Tuchel - would be my first choice but I still don't think he is interested.}
1.) 30 Sep 2024 15:43:23
Thanks for answer Ed002.
Heard rumours that Tuchel turned us down in the Summer because he wanted more control over decision making, akin to a more old-fashioned manager- and new management structure at United want more of a Head Coach type manager instead?
If so, could they perhaps go back to him with a compromise proposal to get him on board?
Otherwise, perhaps RVNistelrooy as interim as options seem rather limited?
Thanks as always for any input you can give!
{Ed002's Note - I am aware of a discussion with Jim Ratcliffe and another but I don't know of any details of an offer - but I am aware he rejected it.}
2.) 30 Sep 2024 15:59:34
Thank you for the swift reply Ed002!
Fingers crossed he will reconsider (and please let it not be Southgate - surely his managerial record speaks volumes)
3.) 30 Sep 2024 17:10:43
Hi Ed, would we consider Ruben Anorim?
If i'm not mistaken we had considered him before. I think he would do well.
{Ed002's Note - I don’t think there is any chance now.}
4.) 30 Sep 2024 18:28:54
Thanks Ed. Fingers crossed Tuchel changes his mind!
5.) 06 Oct 2024 14:14:39
Hey Ed002
I like Tuchel too as a human and coach. But he strikes me as one who would want total control over tactical approach.
This seems contrary to all the talk of a “Game Model” from academy to first team.
Would Tuchel be willing to work to someone else’s plan? Or is not as a simple as that, appreciating each game will require a modified approach.
{Ed002's Note - Tuchel, like the very high end coaches, has his vision and that is what he will want to be measured delivering against.}
29 Mar 2024 07:19:31
Hi Ed. Are we showing any interest in Marc Cucurella at Chelsea?
{Ed002's Note - Marc Cucurella (LB) Attracting interest from Atletico and Manchester United still. Real Madrid enquired but they should now be able to secure their first choice. Wants to stay at Chelsea but he will be made available.}
1.) 29 Mar 2024 10:43:44
Thanks Ed. I like him as a player - seems to have not worked out at Chelsea for some reason.
{Ed002's Note - He has been out injured for three months.}
2.) 29 Mar 2024 16:42:00
Chelsea spent big on him and Chilwell though - was always going to be a tough assignment.
3.) 30 Mar 2024 11:35:06
Would be a great addition.
4.) 31 Mar 2024 12:28:11
To be fair, he's the player we should have got last summer on loan instead of Reguilon. Unfortunately we couldn't even afford the loan fee, which just highlights the mess the club has been left in.
5.) 31 Mar 2024 14:01:49
Shappy, I’m fairly certain it was our insistence on a break clause that held the deal up. Then they played him in the cup and made it that he could only play for one more team this season so if we broke the loan in January they wouldn’t be able to loan him again.
6.) 01 Apr 2024 09:39:27
Branders that was my understanding too, but it’s all paper talk.
7.) 01 Apr 2024 12:21:12
Think we should be be aiming higher.
While a fine squad player I’d prefer someone who immediately levels up the team like Theo Hernandez, Udogie, Balde or aestupian.
8.) 02 Apr 2024 11:38:27
I think it's a bit of both to be fair. I'm sure if the loan fee was 1-2m for the season then we'd have seen Cucurella at United this season regardless of break clauses etc.
Utd Road, I think Cucurella would be a really good fit for us currently. He's similar to Shaw in that he can play LB, LCB, invert into midfield or play on the overlap (although he's better when played deeper) . He's not a physical as Shaw, but is slightly better technically and more tactically astute.
I'm a little torn over what to do with the LB slot. Shaw and Malacia's continued injury issues means we have a issue there that needs sorting out. Yet if we sign someone and Shaw and Malacia are both fit then we have an embarrassment of riches in that position while probably not having well balanced first 11, as other positions need a first choice player signing, let alone squad depth.
While the young Harry Amass continues to impress and if he develops a little more physically over the summer he could be ready for a few minutes next season (given his age he could develop physically very quickly and at any time over the next 6-24 months.
Personally I think there is something more a miss with Malacia than is being made public. The constant delaying of his return to injury without any clear information on what his injury has been or why his return keeps getting delayed just seems a little off. Maybe because he's a squad player the media aren't asking the questions about him during the press conferences??♂️
If we buy someone for LB then we should probably look for someone in the 21-24 age bracket who is ready to push or even take Shaws place off of him. With Shaw then becoming the back up allowing Amass to take Shaws place in a couple of seasons time, while looking to challenge the current first choice for his place. Although that does leave us with what to do with Malacia. Maybe keep him around due to Shaw's injury issues. New player as first choice with two injury prone players in Shaw and Malacia as back up.
No point signing a young prospect under 20 years old as we have Amass on the books or even Alvaro Fernandez if we want that profile of player. Signing someone that young would only block the pathway for Amass.
It needs to be someone either top class or on the cusp of becoming top class.
Although signing a LB this summer probably means not signing a RB and keeping AWB for a the final year of his deal to be back up to Dalot.
While RB does need an upgrade (although Dalot has probably been our most consistent player this season), the continued injury issues at LB probably means that it is the left hand side that has become a higher priority oddly.
9.) 02 Apr 2024 21:18:30
Speaking of LB's Rayan Ait Nouri has really had a break out season at Wolves under Gary O'Neil. He'd be the kind of player I'd personally be looking at to bring in at LB. Someone whose star is rising and they look ready for a bigger stage to step up to, but who has a good level of experience and is well suited to playing in the EPL.
18 Dec 2023 07:49:36
Hi Ed,
Do you see the club doing much business in this window given the new structure is yet to be confirmed?
Many thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Some.}
1.) 18 Dec 2023 14:51:09
Hi Ed,
Do you expect their to be more departures than incomings? I can imagine the club being reluctant to sign many on permanent deals given the uncertainty on ETH if and when the SJR deal completes.
{Ed002's Note - January is a difficult time to buy and the future of Murtough is still a little unclear. The summer will be a much more significant time for transfers.}
27 Aug 2023 06:17:39
Hi Ed. Do you know if the club are looking to add a left back in light of Luke Shaw's injury please? If so who are they considering?
{Ed002's Note - They will perhaps look to a loan.}
1.) 27 Aug 2023 12:03:55
The fact the club are looking at a loan seems to suggest that the "extended" period of time they said he will be out for will be months rather than weeks.
2.) 27 Aug 2023 12:39:00
I think that’s pretty clear Shappy.
3.) 27 Aug 2023 13:42:38
1 less weak link to down tools.
4.) 27 Aug 2023 14:38:07
Cucurella loan would be good if Chelsea agree.
5.) 27 Aug 2023 15:24:08
As per my views on the other post, Cucurella would be excellent, Reguilon disastrous!
Now seeing Marcos Alonso linked - he’s be excellent for us - Premier League proven, good aerially and knocks Maguire down to SIXTH choice centre half, too!
6.) 27 Aug 2023 16:48:32
Agree fzzz.
7.) 28 Aug 2023 09:02:21
Alonso is a good player chips in with a goal or two also, which we severely need any goals we can get, we already falling behind in the good department.
8.) 30 Aug 2023 10:36:51
Are we? You’ve not mentioned. We scored 3 on Saturday.
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12 Jan 2025 20:07:19
Wonder if Rashford is sitting at home "ill" watching a Utd side fighting and scrapping for every single ball, working together, leaving everythingon the pitch and thinking I wouldn't mind a piece of that?
1.) 12 Jan 2025 21:11:23
If he’s not up for the fight sit at home.
2.) 12 Jan 2025 21:44:10
I imagine he's sat comfortably on a sofa worth more than my house without a care in the world except for his £350k wage.
3.) 12 Jan 2025 22:16:04
Doubt it Eric, probably planning his next interview or Pr piece. He may be talented but quite honestly he’s not worth the hassle with the attitude he has.
4.) 13 Jan 2025 01:52:05
Have mentioned before that I as much as anyone am disappointed by Rashfords performances but none of us what really is bothering him.
We really should not judge to all the facts about him are out in the open.
5.) 13 Jan 2025 08:31:01
Salford we are perfectly entitled to judge his attitude and lack of commitment to the cause. At home, it's his business but on the pitch, it is ours too! If he's failing to put in the effort then of course he can be criticised. It isn't a loss of form we're talking about here and neither is this an overnight issue. It's been quite some time.
08 Jan 2025 11:17:16
Rashford exit gathering pace now. What a waste of talent. It will leave us short though up front, so we will need Garnacho to step up and surely bring in another player this month?
LWB and at least one forward is the minimum we need to get through this season.
1.) 08 Jan 2025 12:15:21
Be glad when he’s gone, albeit likely just a loan. Just don’t get it with him, application and desire massively lacking but an ego the size of greater Manchester. We will definitely need someone brought in but none of the names floating about fill me with much optimism, we shall see.
2.) 08 Jan 2025 14:59:53
Osimhen just may fit the way we play. Was also impressed by Samu Omorodion though we probably aren't interested. Either will probably mean we let go of both Rashford and Zirkzee.
3.) 08 Jan 2025 16:29:20
Timing is key. It seems highly doubtful that any club would lose their key striker whether Gyokeres / Mamoush (City) in January. Players on loan at other clubs like Osimhhen are a little different if a financial 'compensation' can be agreed with the loaning club. Hence ending up with Wieghorst last season.
4.) 09 Jan 2025 03:54:25
let's hope we get rash done and doubt any of the names being mentioned but the psg guy are even plausible.
14 Nov 2024 13:18:13
Early reports coming out of OT that the players have reacted badly to the new manager's training regime. A source said, "He makes us run and everything. "
Obviously this is made up and all tongue in cheek, but how long do you think before we hear the same old nonsense? I'll give it 3 months.
1.) 14 Nov 2024 14:00:16
I hope and sense not. I think with squad turnover, changes to football leadership and players aware of some supporter discontent that they know it's s**t or bust for them now.
I still maintain that we are yet to have an experienced, approachable, tactically astute manager that it also a good communicator in place for many, many years. Given all of these factors hopefully there will be a more positive environment for players to step up.
2.) 14 Nov 2024 14:20:32
3 months will be perfect, they can be shipped out at the same time!
3.) 14 Nov 2024 14:30:19
As long as 3 months?
4.) 14 Nov 2024 16:14:30
Then the club should ditch any players still singing from the previous hymn sheet.
One of the reasons for our multi-season malaise is the erroneous culture of player power that developed under the previous regime.
Unfortunately, the legacy of that regime has a lasting impression in the form of the remaining clique.
If the club is to move forward on all levels, then any grey area must be corrected - this does call for the purposeful eradication of this pervasive culture of precious players holding sway over everything.
In INEOS and Ruben I trust, but if the former neglect to address any prospective player-culture problem then they are just as weak as the previous regime.
No more invertebrates please!
5.) 14 Nov 2024 17:51:59
Excellent post Ork.
6.) 14 Nov 2024 20:17:26
From everything that has been said, written or observed with Amorim his biggest quality is his man management. The way he communicates, he really gets players to buy into his ideas.
Ultimately any that don't need to be booted off down the road regardless of who they are or how long they have left on their contract.
We cannot keep letting the inmates run the asylum.
7.) 14 Nov 2024 21:49:00
Great post Ork!
8.) 15 Nov 2024 05:15:46
With the previous manager we all applauded his discipline approach when he first came in, ultimately it didn't work.
Amorim seems to be the kind of manager who players will run through a wall for, let's see how many embrace it.
9.) 15 Nov 2024 11:21:21
Rashford and run through a wall don’t seem to go hand in hand Grim….
29 Aug 2024 20:57:09
I have a very sneaky feeling we will see Raheem Sterling join before tomorrow's deadline.
And Sancho's time is up - very much time for him to move on.
1.) 30 Aug 2024 07:05:07
I agree with the second sentence and hope beyond hope that the first is way off the mark. Please no!
2.) 30 Aug 2024 10:12:52
Outside chance maybe, but I'd rather not.
I can see that if on a short term deal (max 3 years) and on sensible wages (150k) that he would offer us some quality in depth in an area where we currently have one player who is out of form (Rashford), one who is nowhere near good enough (Antony) and two young kids whose form will likely be patchy as they develop.
He'd certainly offer us more than Sancho has over the past few seasons.
But he's a former Liverpool and City player who seems like a bit of an arse. I rarely like current or former Liverpool or City (Arsenal as well for that matter) players for obvious reasons. But I do respect and begrudgingly appreciate their ability.
Yet Sterling is one player I just cannot warm to. Even when he's worn an England shirt and done well in it.
That's just a personal thing though and if he joined I'd obviously hope he does well. He wouldn't be the first United player who I didn't personally like as a player or their public persona (I only see how Sterling comes across in the media, he might actually be a great guy, although I doubt it) .
27 May 2024 22:31:05
Guess we're all waiting for the sack announcement when the NYSE markets reopen again tomorrow?
1.) 27 May 2024 22:54:24
Looks like the REVIEW could take a few days, or maybe they’re waiting for it to calm down after Saturday. Judging by the stories today nobody has a scooby doo what’s happening so we will just have to wait.
13 Jan 2025 22:51:22
Nice company for Mount and Shaw on the treatment table?
12 Jan 2025 21:43:59
Notice RA brought in Collyer instead of Cas today. Did very well too.
11 Jan 2025 14:26:56
LWB not LEN obvs.
11 Jan 2025 08:36:32
Fully expect to see us bring in a LEN and a Rashford replacement in the window at least.
Cas moving does make us light in midfield, so either Collyer has to step up or Bruno moves back.
28 Dec 2024 20:21:03
It does make you wonder what they do/ show in training Reez.
13 Jan 2025 22:49:43
He stepped up against Arsenal beautifully. Great cameo from him and did a top job, and took his penalty well.
12 Jan 2025 21:25:27
Welcome to Man Utd Zirkzee and Byanidir.
Maguire and de Ligt oustanding, Ugarte and Bruno too. Great assist by Garanacho - better decision making all round.
Had an argument with a Gooner pal of mine when I told him Aetets has taken Arsenal as far as he can.
12 Jan 2025 20:00:35
Now that was a fun cup tie.
07 Jan 2025 00:00:46
Zirkzee/ Vlahovic swap deal sounds fun. Incredibly unlikely, but fun.
04 Jan 2025 15:28:35
Shappy we’ve been saying this for at least 8 years, if not more. We are miles off.