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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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11 Mar 2025 11:43:15
Amidst all the excitement of the stadium etc, wanted to draw attention to Victor Lindelof. Hear me out, but could be the answer to our right centre back challenges.
A player who can play CB, has played RB and defensive midfield. surely on paper he's exacerly what Amorim wants from his RCB position?
1.) 11 Mar 2025 12:21:43
On a technical skill level, I think you're right, but that's not the problem. The problem with Lindelof is that he switches off more often than a Hereditary Peer.
2.) 11 Mar 2025 12:36:59
It was one game that lindelof played well in. Now if this becomes 4 or 5 games, then maybe your right.
Unfortunately he is hit and miss much like Maguire. I'd love to see Yoro, De ligt and Heaven as our back 3.
3.) 11 Mar 2025 13:37:14
Lindelof is ok in the middle. He struggles when pulled out wide. The choice is to keep him or Maguire and we already have Maguire's contract extended so I can't see Lindelof as part of any medium to long term plans. In Yoro, Heaven, De Ligt, Mazraoui and (hopefully) Martinez we have good options. I don't think it'll be a priority position for this summer.
4.) 11 Mar 2025 13:53:53
Evans was relied upon by ETH but seems RA will not renew his deal (no comms but he doesn't use him) .
Recent news about Lindelof wanting to return to Benfica.
When playing 3 CBs at any given time we ideally have 5 fit (subs/ rotation), so to cover injuries I think we would like 6 reliable CBs in the squad:
1. de Ligt
2. Yoro
3. Mazraoui
4. Martinez
5. Maguire (for 1 season)
6. Heaven
As above - I think we can cope with losing Evans and Lindelof. It remains to be seen what happens with Shaw, but he has previously played CB in a 3. If anyone was to be signed, I'd assume a youngster targeted as long term Maguire replacement. Other positions will be prioritised I expect, as you say DonRed.
5.) 11 Mar 2025 14:15:10
Lindelof is good on the ground but for someone quite tall he get's bullied in the air.
6.) 11 Mar 2025 14:30:22
I'd like to see a back 3 of Yoro - De Ligt - Heaven til the end of the season in prep for next season and play Ugarte and Casemiro in front of them.
7.) 11 Mar 2025 14:54:09
Agree supa. Very weak in the air and very very weak on the ball. He is imo the opposite of what RA wants for a rcb. Hence he only uses he when all other options are unavailable.
He is gone in the summer.
We need to replace martinez looks like we won't have the funds for Branthwaite which is extremely disappointing. He would be ideal for lcb or in the centre of 3.
8.) 11 Mar 2025 17:47:35
I don't think Evan's has been available. We have a full team of senior players out with long injuries, it really is ridiculous.
9.) 11 Mar 2025 18:03:38
Like with eth there are a lot of injuries.
They are worse now than y they were under eth.
We simply have imo the unfitted and least.
10.) 11 Mar 2025 18:56:22
Sorry pressed reply too early.
We have least athletic squad in the league. They are so far short of what's required for this league in terms of pace strength and athleticism it's not funny.
No wonder there is injury after injury. Outside of martinez and amad I think most of the others are muscle or fatigue injuries. They are not well conditioned enough for the demands put on them.
No zip in their movement or play. They are just not up to it.
A proper pre season will help No end. Physically and tactically. 3 or 4 signings with hungry young players that have the right ability attitude and physical characteristics will be what they will be looking for. Won't be easy this summer so much needs doing to the squad.
We do have a lot of talented youth players so the depth in the squad will come from there imo.
When you think that there is a distinct possibility that mainoo yoro heaven and obi will all be in our 1st team squad at 18 and 19. With some very promising youngsters in every position coming strong behind them. You can add the likes of kone and the new lwb 17yo from south America to that list.
That's why I think if they can really do a big clear out this summer that some of these young guys will get a squad place regularly.
We know. Heaton Evans lindelof and ericksen and sancho are leaving. Rashford and Anthony will not be in our squad either. You'd hope casimero and shaw won't be either.
Garnacho bayidir onana and rasmus might seek moves.
So if 9 of those 13 move on.
If we sign 5 then opportunities open up for our youth prospects.
I can see the club trying to make a couple of shrewd free deals like david and angel from lille.
But I truly believe that they will cull the squad of all excess this summer or as much as possible.
A striker a rwb a goal keeper and a cm and a lcb I think will be the signings he wants most.
I also think if he could pick a player to be fit and available next season every week next season from his injured player it would be Mount.
For me fill those 5 key positions
Gk x3 snr 2 jnr
Rwb dalot quende
Lwb dorogu new SA kid loan or sell amass
Rcb maz heaven
Cb deligt yoro maguire if required
Lcb Branthwaite martinez
Cm ugarte Luiz collyer angel
Am amad mount Bruno mainoo zirkzee
Cf goykeres david obi
5 signing plus 2 free agents all 13 above out job done?.
11.) 11 Mar 2025 23:06:51
Not sure about Branthwaite given the potential fee. Luiz may do in CM but I suspect we need someone better and that we need an AM that can provide a serious goal contribution.
12.) 11 Mar 2025 23:26:32
Going off Everton's hilarious valuation last season, Branthwaite would cost more than either Gyokeres or Quenda, so approaching £200m for the three. Along with the £80m we still owe for players (two of whom aren't even at the club right now) that's well over quarter of a billion. I'll be a little more conservative with my aspirations. Hopefully the days of overpaying are behind us and with some of the cost-cutting measures taken this year you'd think so.
13.) 12 Mar 2025 15:55:14
How good is Heaven though?!
Yoro will come good.
Need one more, not De Ligt. He is like Carragher, always there for the last ditch challenge. We need someone who reads the game a lot better.
If two of mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez are here for another year, fine.
14.) 12 Mar 2025 23:41:41
I’d go as far as saying de Ligt has been one of our best players this season and should probably be captain.
Weird how we can all view things so differently.
20 Feb 2025 19:20:00
Just finished reading Ian Graham's How to Win the Premier Leaguw which gives a fascinating insight into the word of football recruitment and transfers and had me thinking that our club will have ysed none of these modern cutting edge data analytics in anything we've been doing in performance, training, scouting or recruitment.
Quite a good read even if a little focussed on Liverpool, but clear how they successfully went about their business in buying players and appointing their managers. Also ga e great insight into the successes of Brighton and Brentford.
1.) 21 Feb 2025 01:14:17
The Liverpool sliding doors moments at pivotal times for their transfers is quite fascinating.
Klopp wanted Brandt but got Salah. He wanted Werner and got Firminho. I don't think Alison was first choice. They went to Wolves looking for Adama Traore and came away with Jota. I'm sure there is a few more.
Klopp might well have got a tune out of those alternatives, but considering Salah has been in the top 3/ 5 players of the last 6 or 7 years, Alison is in with a shout as best keeper in the world and Firminho was pivotal to their success who knows.
Which brings me on to our transfer policy. I don't think we've pulled out of a transfer in a long time. Nothing dissuades us. Not the fee (we'll pay whatever) not the wages (we'll pay whatever) .
Some divine intervention was definitely needed with some of our signings over the last decade. We clearly aren't particularly good at identifying talent but had a relentless approach when acquiring it. Almost like Woodward and Co couldn't be seen missing out on a deal.
Players who have potential join the group and slowly become assimilated in a bad way. Standards have dropped significantly over the years and like a house with a faulty foundation, fixing a little piece at a time is just too difficult.
The fact is, the team needs to be absolutely gutted from top to bottom. 3 or 4 signings a year isn't going to cut it.
I don't really have an opinion on Amorim but if we're going in that direction, we need to be all in. We should have mass exits in the summer, get him 6/ 8 players and we can hopefully see a seed of hope growing from the sh! t pile that is that team.
{Ed001's Note - either the book is nonsense or you have misremembered what was said. Firmino was at Liverpool when Klopp arrived. Firmino was signed while Rodgers was in charge.}
2.) 21 Feb 2025 04:58:09
You did get Salah and Allison right, Mumbles. If I recall correctly, we were looking at Brandt and Oblak as first choices for those two positions respectively. Our transfer team back then was great in identifying players we needed and bringing them in. Players such as Robertson, Mane, Fabinho were key to our success during that period. Even our squad players like Shaqiri, Origi and Minamino contributed to our success. The only blemish during that time was Keita, who I understand did not go through the usual process. Sadly, we seem to have moved away from that in recent years though and our transfer dealings have been less than ideal since.
3.) 21 Feb 2025 07:09:13
He mention Keita as the biggest disappointment. But it’s him as involved and all the data ion the world is not an exact science.
Couple of things got me thinking. He said transfers were at best 50/ 50 chance of being successful, which is worrying for us as we need to get every one right over the coming windows. He mentions a few times how much we overpaid for fees.
Secondly, we are the only club in the last 10 years where our average shot at goal distance has actually increased, and he put it largely down to Bruno shooting on sight.
4.) 21 Feb 2025 10:30:38
Surely a how to win the premier league book would be better focussing on a team that’s won it a number of times? The way Leicester and Blackburn won it were different to the way Liverpool won it but they all just have the 1 at the moment. Not read the book but just because you said it’s focussed on Liverpool, seems a little odd when City have won the last 4.
5.) 21 Feb 2025 12:22:31
The author worked at Liverpool for a decade, and Spurs before that.
He does mention City, Leicester etc.
16 Feb 2025 19:13:19
So let me summarise the last 6-8 months. Those in charge decide to undermine ten Hag (who I quite liked) when he won the cup, then decide to keep him, buying £250m of players for him, then sack him two months later, then sack a proven DoF, then appoint an unproven coach who only plays one system that clearly never suited anybody in the squad, then give him no money to back him in his first and crucial transfer window.
Absolute clowns the lot of them at the club, as they're getting what they deserve. Sadly, it's the fans that'll suffer and pay through the nose to remedy their mistakes. Oh and Vera the tea lady etc who costs nothing all to keep in employment who'll lose her job, yet put Casemiro et al 375k a week. also says a lot for the character of all the squad that not one of them has spoken up and said don't worry we'll cover their measly salaries.
It's not our club anymore guys, and the Glazers are squeezing the lemon for one final round before it's worthless. Frankly we are super lucky the bottom 3/ 4 are so bad, as frankly we'd be down. I don't see where the goals are coming from, let alone a win.
1.) 16 Feb 2025 19:31:09
On that Eric does anyone know if the leeches are still taking their dividends? because that alone would keep the redundancies down, not that they’ll care.
2.) 16 Feb 2025 20:10:02
Well said Eric!
26 Jan 2025 21:55:43
Three points, clean sheet, progress. It's baby steps with this lot so we take our wins when we can and be happy.
That being said, watching Rasmus look like a poor man's Lukaku again, and. Zirkzee neat and tidy but yet ineffective, it frustrates me hugely to se e Rashford acting like a chump still. A switched and and engaged Rashford starts as No9 in that system ahead of those two any day of the week. But, it's clear he does not have it in him anymore.
I read a good post about lowering his asking price. £35-40m and there will be plenty of takers for Rashford thus funding a proper striker for us.
1.) 26 Jan 2025 23:42:24
A poor outing but a much needed win with a solid defensive performance.
On Rashford, I feel for a manager who only last week was apologising for a bit of a silly statement post match and saying he needed to think a bit more in the heat of the moment said something equally dumb again. We know Rashford is done but I doubt Sir Jim and co who are frantically trying to shift him on need these types of comments. I agree it’s a bit of fresh air having someone so open for once but I feel he needs to reign it in a tad. Just my opinion, I’m sure others love it.
2.) 26 Jan 2025 23:56:15
I'd imagine United would be quite happy to take £40m and get rid of his £15m a year wages for the next 3 1/ 2 years. That's an £85m improvement. The big question isn't what United will take but what another team would be prepared to or could afford to fork out for someone on his wage and with his problematic profile and, quite frankly, limited range.
3.) 27 Jan 2025 01:10:05
Spenno
Reluctantly, I concede the same view. I like Amorim, I think he could navigate well through the choppier waters yet to come, but I think he might need to learn quickly how differently the nuances of given language can be received.
I know management in top-level football is greatly different to the traditional concept of management, but one must always measure a reaction sensibly when dealing with people they're managing/ supervising - especially if one is dealing with an incredibly immature and narcissistic person who consistently tries to challenge authority.
I do lay into Rashford rather more than many others do, but that's because he's a grossly overpaid mouthy bluffer and it boils my piss. However, if I were his manager, I'd put on the professional hat and respectfully tailor my conduct until my limitations, whatever they might be, have lessened.
Hopefully, SJR or one of his lackeys might pull him and explain the need to avoid references to individuals that could be perceived as negative.
Irrespective of the intended context, Rashford wins in this scenario. We've just won a game against a fellow middling team that some might consider a potential turning point, we're apparently hoping to reach an agreement for Dorgu, we're seeing the ascendancy of another gem in Collyer, but no, we'll have Rashford's name being the main topic again because his PR machine has been fed a nice chewy little cookie.
What a wally!
4.) 27 Jan 2025 03:48:43
We need to build the rest of the team out. I'm sure amorim is working with scouting team on the tools he needs to get better. We are miles away still and it will not get better without investment.
On rasmus and zirkzee- they are pretty ineffective. Rasmus again was weak in his hold up play - pretty sure he is now being effected by the criticism, just like zirkzee was. Zirkzee is better at coming short and linking play, which is currently our only use for our striker. Neither are getting any service from this formation and these players.
We desperately need width and more attacking play. We also need more pace and creativity from the 10s. While Amad has been one of the few shining lights, he is also not creating for the striker.
I think to play more attacking wide players we need quicker ball playing wide CBs who can play out wide and not get beaten for pace.
We basically need investment all over the pitch, and we also have awful options from the bench. This is a long term project that can only be fixed by change. If we continue to hemorrhage money on debt payments and poor signings and contracts it will be a long way back to the top.
5.) 27 Jan 2025 07:11:34
It sounds more to me like he’s trying to provoke some form of a reaction from Rashford. Yet- it’s not come.
I’d rather a manger who has values and demands from his players that he will stick too.
Rashford also harmed his value with his comments to Henry Winter (after he called in sick btw) . It’s a real shame it ended up this way, but what have we seen from Marcus in the last 18 months that warrants much of a fee either?
6.) 27 Jan 2025 07:24:01
You come across as an angry person ork ?.
7.) 27 Jan 2025 08:29:10
If you read the whole quote, he's referring to any player who doesn't put it all in. Chris Wheeler from the Mail at his games.
8.) 27 Jan 2025 09:11:05
Just like he was referring to himself when he said it was the worst Utd team ever lol. It was obvious what he meant, it followed a direct question about Rashford.
9.) 27 Jan 2025 10:11:59
Angelred
For me, talking about Rashford is like stubbing a toe, hopping around until I stomp onto some of that menacing Lego stuff, then enduring the despairing quandary of which foot to hop around on.
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10.) 27 Jan 2025 10:46:46
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11.) 27 Jan 2025 11:13:38
Yes nou, but it's all in the same conversation that starts with Rashford.
It is about all players, but we know what he means here. It's within 10 seconds about speaking on an individual.
I'm here for it though, as much as I like Rashford.
12.) 27 Jan 2025 12:13:16
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13.) 27 Jan 2025 14:00:38
I would honestly accept £20-£30m for Rashford. His output for a Striker, who has never hit over 20 goals in the Premier League and in 4 out of the last 5 years scored less than 11 goals, doesn't justify a bigger price.
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.
11 Apr 2025 07:24:30
Rasmus is not elite at anything. His touch is dreadful.
24 Mar 2025 09:49:36
The irony is that technically, Sancho would work very well in Amorim’s system as one of the No10s. However, he’s very much burned his bridges with the club and fans and needs to be shifted asap, and the fact Chelsea want rid too speaks volumes. Just doesn’t have the mental strength to be a top level pro sadly. that's not a criticism, just fact. he's 25 now, so time to grow up and be an example to others.
17 Mar 2025 18:57:40
What’s wrong with Bayindir and when is he back?
27 Feb 2025 18:25:33
OG has more goals than Hojlund this season. I have to say he looked woeful last night.
26 Feb 2025 07:33:15
Positive news and a footballing man being hired with a decent track record.
The club is clearly going down the route of bringing in young potential stars rather than big money wasted those wanting a pay cheque. It’s what we all wanted wasn’t it?
12 May 2025 08:58:33
I’m more surprised we’re still debating the same stuff every week after every match.
Let’s see what he and the club do in the summer and winter windows coming up. A good 60% of this squad needs shipping out and replacing with new blood. If its still the same old in May 2026, we know the answer.
08 May 2025 13:35:26
So basically the whole squad German?
20 Apr 2025 08:02:49
Ugarte has not quite been the blockbuster destroyer we thought he would be…. yet.
I really think he can be Ed, but the team still hasn’t properly settled into this formation Amorim plays. The pitch looks huge when we play still to me, leaving huge gaps everywhere across the midfield.
{Ed025's Note - as i said Eric im not writing him off just yet mate, he has been very underwhelming up to now but lets be honest besides Bruno hes not got much around him, he is one of the very few i would keep though..
18 Apr 2025 22:10:57
Casemiro has really upped his game in recent weeks too - but like the Cas we saw when he arrived. He can’t play 2 games a week sadly, but he’s playing much better along with Bruno.
Garnacho unlucky - he’s knackered but he’s currently our only outlet now we let Rashford move on. His assist fir Ugarte’s goal was class. His miss at 2-0 was a classic legs had gone after doing all the hard work.
I think Amorim will bring in the young lads now in the league to give sone players a break rest for the Europa League.
Oh and what a win - this club is still bloody magical.
14 Apr 2025 12:53:55
There is no dilemma here. We’d be comfortably knocked out in the group with a few quid in our pockets.