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09 Jul 2024 19:41:05
Marseille agree a fee for Greenwood with a significant sell on clause of 40-50% supposedly. That was always going to be the sensible offer, if he's good as a lot of us think he is, he could go for £80m+ in a couple of years.
1.) 09 Jul 2024 20:21:47
I assume we were getting offers in the 30-40m bracket so have ybe realistic and strike a deal that could be bigger in the future.
As you say I assume the %sell on will be 40-50%.
2.) 09 Jul 2024 21:23:39
Don't count your chickens just yet. The mayor of Marseille has “I will ask the president of Olympique de Marseille not to recruit Greenwood. I don't want my club to be covered in the shame of someone who hits his wife. I don't want my club to be covered in the ashes of someone who hits his wife like that. It's not acceptable. "
Hope it's already signed and done.
{Ed025's Note - im with the Mayor Kev..
3.) 10 Jul 2024 08:55:32
Greenwood is a sad case, very talented lad whose career will always be muddied by this incident.
Two years ago he was considered a future Balon d'Or contender, and was valued at close to 100m. Or at least it would have taken a bid in that region for United to even consider selling him. He had the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid keeping an eye on him.
Now here we are and he might not even be able to seal a 27m move to Marseille, and it has absolutely nothing to do with his ability on the pitch. He still has the same talent and potential as he had before, but now no one wants to go near him.
His case needs to be taught to every kid in our academy as a warning of how quickly you can fall from grace, and how your actions have serious consequences.
4.) 10 Jul 2024 12:47:11
I don't think it's sad Shappy.
He's a deplorable human being and he is still getting paid handsomely to kick a ball about. If anything the story makes me angry.
{Ed025's Note - im with you Bmena..
5.) 10 Jul 2024 17:35:45
Bmena, Greenwood can be a deplorable human being while the whole situation can also be sad.
It's sad that a poor girl had to go through what she has.
It's sad that her father thought of the payoff more than the safety of his daughter.
It's sad that they have got back together putting her at further risk.
It's sad that they now have a child, that will forever tie her to him.
It's sad that a child may well grow up seeing his mother being treated poorly, possibly even abused.
I don't believe anyone is born bad, but are instead moulded by their environment. In that respect it's sad that Greenwood grew up in an environment that has made him who he is and has led to him doing the things he has done.
Do I feel anger? Yeah I do. But mostly I feel sad that this has happened, and that it will continue to happen to thousands of women and girls across the country.
More needs to be done to shine a light on domestic abuse and I feel sad that an opportunity to highlight the issues that lead to it, how it happens and more importantly what we can do to avoid it happening in the future has been missed. With the real focus of the whole story being about how footballers feel entitled, are privileged, and a witch hunt for a young man's head (deserved or not) .
So yeah, mostly I think the whole situation is just really sad.
6.) 10 Jul 2024 18:57:47
Yeah, cut his hand off!
Moralists.
02 Nov 2023 06:46:27
Good morning Ed I hope you're keeping well.
Do you happen to know if PSG (or anyone else for that matter) retains an interest in Marcus Rashford?
{Ed002's Note - No and he has signed a new long-term contract.}
1.) 02 Nov 2023 12:55:23
Thanks for your reply Ed, have a good day.
{Ed002's Note - And you.}
2.) 02 Nov 2023 19:45:34
That’s a shame. I’ve said it for years, he gets away with murder because he’s from Wythenshawe, and he fed kids for a little while.
He’s been in the first team squad for probably 7/ 8 years now and still sulks, still walks round with zero effort, can’t be arsed to track back, still makes wrong choices more often than not. Apart from 3 good months last season when he needed a new bumper contract he’s been useless. Vastly overrated and I’d be happy to see him sold. I’d said it time and time again.
3.) 02 Nov 2023 22:03:21
I was one of his biggest supporters but my patience ran out a while ago, he's capable of great things but rarely does them. A humble kid who now has all the bling that goes with being a young footballer, he should have been dropped months ago. It's the lack of effort that gets me.
A few years ago he was carrying the team and then he got injured against Wolves. Since then he has been awful, apart from a hot spell last year. He's an established international who should be setting an example, not moping around the pitch.
4.) 03 Nov 2023 07:49:21
Unfortunately Marcus is just too inconsistent, great for a few months, then retreats into his shell when his form dips.
At the moment he seems unable or unwilling to do the hard work to recapture that form,
The biggest issue at the moment is the lack of leadership within that squad. Nobody seems willing to stand up and drag themselves out of the mira they have got themselves into, but is not the first time we have seen this is it.
5.) 03 Nov 2023 10:57:47
I feel pretty mixed about Rashford. Clearly he's a talented player and on form one of our best players. He does tend to blow hot and cold which isn't ideal, but there are many other players that need replacing before him. I don't think his streaky form is a massive issue, the problem is that we rely far too much on him to perform as there is no one else. Rooney used to have streaky form in front of goal, wouldn't score for 3-4 weeks then score 10 goals in a month. The difference is Rooney had class players around him to score the goals when he wasn't. If Hojlund and Antony were scoring 20-25 goals each a season and Bruno and Mount chipping in with 15 goals a piece then Rashford going 4 or 5 games without a goal wouldn't be a problem.
Without knowing someone personally I prefer not to judge a persons character. He worked hard to make sure kids didn't go hungry during the C.V., that would suggest that he has some moral fibre at least.
His demeanour on the pitch this season hasn't been great and I understand people's frustrations, especially as his poor form is not helping the club pull itself out of this current funk we are in.
However, it might be a chicken/ egg situation here. Are United in poor form because Rashford is in poor form, or is Rashford in poor form because United are in poor form. We also don't know what is happening in his private life, or whether there might be legitimate reasons for his apparent apathy on the pitch. Which to be fair to him isn't how he has normally appeared on the pitch, typically he has always been a hard working player even when his form hasn't been great. That would suggest that something isn't quite right with him right now.
Either way unless he is actually a disruptive influence in the dressing room (which I doubt as all his managers right from LvG to EtH have trusted him and backed him), then he should stay at the club at least in the short to medium term. He has the talent, the question is whether he has the attitude. I'd expect the club to keep him for the next 2-3 years at least while they dramatically improve other areas of the squad. You never know by that time Garnacho may have over taken him and Rashford might be looking to leave himself.
6.) 03 Nov 2023 14:47:42
Rash is our best player in the squad, better than hoiland garnacho, sancho and whoever you want to name folks. I used to read this same page when people used to take out their frustration on Rooney. Don't confuse bad form and poor results as a team with Marcus Rashford being a problem at United. About 15 players need changing before we think Rashford is not good enough.
I am waiting for someone to tell me Wayne Rooney was overrated:)
different players but both very good.
7.) 03 Nov 2023 17:42:19
Rooney was amazing, but towards the end he stayed too long. Rashford isn’t in the same league as Rooney and never will be.
He has a good few months every few years, the last one when he wanted a new contract. He is either a player who needs to be high on confidence to show what he can do, but who also has huge confidence issues, or he just can’t be arsed half of the time. I hope it is the first, but either way it isn’t good enough.
That said his decision making and end product is very poor most of the time.
8.) 03 Nov 2023 22:15:31
Ahmad, Rashford is a problem and the reason I asked if there’s interest is because he needs to leave. He’s another with off the pitch issues which will cause fractions on the squad.
9.) 04 Nov 2023 08:31:27
Wazza
Why is he a problem. does the front 5/ 6 look like they are doing anything for everyone to Clamor on Rashford. Garnacho started by all account against NC B team. Did he do anything different.
Off the pitch stuff like having had a birthday party planned and going through with it was probably not the best idea but let's not blow things out of proportion.
Talk to any ex players, who have played at the highest level, they laugh if you bring up rash as a problem in the conversation. Can every United Manager, who seems to start him with no questions asked and all these players be wrong.
Why use a different standard for him compared to others in the squad. Good things happen when we get the ball to Rashford properly and not him looking at 3 defenders.
If we are going to get ourselves out of this funk rash and Bruno are the ones that will need to drag us out of this. Not many in this squad, who can do what these two are capable of. Its not coincidence we are struggling when you look at their numbers this year.
I personally think Bruno is a bigger issue as his influence is zip in too many games and he is suppose to be the creator hub.
I really rate Garnacho btw and its not about putting one down for the other.
10.) 04 Nov 2023 10:28:30
This site must only have nuns and monks posting on here apparently. Not a single person on here has ever gone out for a night out, been to a party, or turned up for work hungover.
This holier than thou attitude against young men doing what young men do is frankly ridiculous and so incredibly hypocritical.
There is a difference between players not working hard in training and not focusing on their careers and players blowing off a little steam and having a private life.
People regularly point to Roy Keane as having the perfect attitude as a player, people say they want someone with Keane's grit and attitude on the pitch right now. However, they conveniently forget that Keane has admitted trying to get himself sent off because he was struggling with a hangover.
11.) 04 Nov 2023 11:04:04
Shappy
If you read the stuff sharp has said over the years and what they got up to makes todays players are saints and take much better care of themselves.
Luckhurst title and hit job of an article on rash and eth regarding him being out on his birthday and reading what Eth actually said speaks volumes for how bad the reporting is atm and how things get overblown.
12.) 04 Nov 2023 11:31:10
I have no issue with any player celebrating their birthday, or having an evening out to blow off steam. However I do feel that they need to accept that if they are playing like sh*t, seeming to those outside looking in like they are uninterested, and have just been smashed at home by City again, that they will get a lot of stick for that.
If Rashford was obviously putting 100% in, and was having a positive effect on the team etc, then this is not a story, however it is the complete opposite of that, and when you are paid more in one week than most of the people in the stadium are paid in maybe 5-10 years, not seeming to be giving everything and then going out late is going to end up with you getting called out. I have no issue with that either.
13.) 04 Nov 2023 12:34:55
Ahmed and Shappy you simply do not know what has gone on and that’s fine because it’s (thankfully) not in the media. It’s not about 1 night out.
14.) 04 Nov 2023 15:15:11
Wazza
Please share happy to hear and mean it honestly if there is more to this.
15.) 04 Nov 2023 15:31:28
Ahmad, the club is a cess pit of questionable morals at the moment. Its enough for the player’s appearances to be affected and that’s why I asked the question, but an open forum is not the place.
14 Mar 2021 20:48:34
Hi Ed do you have any further info on the links to Hakan Calhanoglu? I believe he is out of contract this summer?
I recall you saying a while back that his agent would prefer a move to England.
{Ed002's Note - Hakan Calhanoglu (AM/LW) Player wants a new contract - Milan will oblige if agreement can be reached over his wages - and it may depend on what happens with loanee Bahim Diaz. Atletico and Juventus have asked his German-based agent if a move is possible for them. The agent remains keen on the idea to try the player out in England or Germany but may have to accept staying in Milan - which I would expect to happen.}
1.) 14 Mar 2021 21:25:18
Thanks for your quick reply Ed ðŸ‘.
11 Jan 2021 14:09:13
According to Fabrizio Romano.
TFM looks to be off to Leverkusen.
Boubakary Soumaré and Max Aarons continue to be scouted.
Ole has said don't expect any more incomings in January, but 2 or 3 could leave.
1.) 11 Jan 2021 14:46:29
TFM needs a fresh start. He certainly won't be missed by the fans as he has hardly featured for the club. His loan spells in the EPL have been and blighted with injuries. Hopefully it works out for him.
Hopefully Rojo, Romero and Jones get moves.
2.) 11 Jan 2021 17:00:38
The rest may well get moves, but I’m not sure we could give Jones away tbh 🤣.
3.) 11 Jan 2021 19:56:26
I live in hope.
4.) 11 Jan 2021 20:21:41
Tfm refused the new contract offer. Willams a far better player imo so its good all round. Not much off the wage bill. He was the worst paid in the squad at 18k a well reputedly.
Rojo romero and jones cost a combined 12m a year plus so it would be a nice wedge to save for players that make no contribution.
Id like jesse to get a move for his own sake. Nice lad and a real 100% type of guy. He will make a good player for the right team.
5.) 11 Jan 2021 20:59:10
Ken I think Lingard would do well somewhere like Villa. They are a hard working team. Lingard isn’t at the level we need but nobody can fault his work rate on the pitch. Be good to see him get regular starts for someone after he scored some important goals for us.
6.) 11 Jan 2021 21:04:34
There is a huge list of players the club need to move on. Romero, Rojo, Jones, TFM, Andreas Pereira and Lingard are the ones who desperately need to go.
Romero is the only one who is close to good enough and we still have two better keepers than him in Henderson and DDG.
Then we have a group of players such as Bailly, Shaw, Matic, Mata, James, Pogba, Fred, Martial, Cavani etc.
Players who are either getting older and will soon need replacing, don't want to be here or who it is questionable about them being good enough.
I wouldn't worry too much about TFM.
7.) 11 Jan 2021 21:58:32
Shappy i wouldn't say we have two keepers better than Romero. Henderson maybe will become better and i wish he becomes world class. But i don't feel safe with him in goalposts, i felt always safe with Romero, he was always solid.
8.) 11 Jan 2021 22:03:49
Don’t get too carried away with Henderson Shappy. He’s not looked convincing yet. He seems over eager to please. Romero is certainly the better goalkeeper, for now.
9.) 12 Jan 2021 00:37:27
Agree on hendo. Ddg has dropped a level but still I have more peace of mind with him than hendo. He should have got another loan really.
As for jesse he’s lovable and he’s been through a lot, he’s a decent squad player but I wouldn’t begrudge him looking elsewhere for starting berth. Time will tell.
10.) 13 Jan 2021 17:48:33
Thank goodness TFM has gone. Nothing made me more angry than when we sent him on to ‘save the day’ in the semi vs. Sevilla. Good riddance.
Agreed that Lingard to Villa would be good for both parties. 50m plus Lingard for Grealish. One can dream!
07 Dec 2020 15:52:32
Ed002 with Raiola today quoted as saying it's over for PP at Manchester United, can you tell us if a deal has been agreed for his departure?
{Ed002's Note - There is nothing formal in terms of an agreement - this is no more than confirming what has been known for some time.}
1.) 07 Dec 2020 16:32:06
OK thank you Ed, have a great week.
2.) 07 Dec 2020 16:37:15
On the eve of our biggest game of the season, this joke of an agent comes up with this.
Now, the rest of the season will be speculation about Pogba's departure.
Disgraceful.
3.) 07 Dec 2020 17:00:48
Perfect timing for Raiola, Pogba has been out of the team for a while, and as such his profile will drop a little. So now Pogba plays and scores at the weekend, his stock and profile have risen, United have a big game tomorrow and the Manchester derby on the weekend. Focus is on United and Pogba, so for Mino this is the perfect moment to put it out there that Pogba is available, the January transfer window opens in little over 3 weeks time.
Ship him out, play Donny in midfield and let's be rid of this circus.
4.) 07 Dec 2020 17:02:12
The rest of the season will be that way regardless TRD, it's been that way since he arrived. But you're right about the timing, it's not ideal but then it never is.
5.) 07 Dec 2020 17:56:49
He can take lingard and Martial with him.
6.) 07 Dec 2020 18:37:56
Not sure one goal raises his stock. Pogba's issue, much like Ole's is consistency. For me Pogba is more a luxury player that compliments an already outstanding team. We bought him to lead our team, which it turns out he was never capable of achieving. Shame as he has all the attributes except the most important one, mentality.
7.) 07 Dec 2020 21:24:16
Mad hatter any room in that suit case for rojo jones and bailly.
8.) 07 Dec 2020 22:29:52
What club is going to pay the money we want for him?
9.) 08 Dec 2020 07:05:56
Ken,
We would end up having to pay a fee for "excessive baggage".
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19 Jul 2024 21:22:05
Can we have a poll please Eds?
Which CB would people prefer to sign?
Matthijs de Ligt
Jarrad Branthwaite.
{Ed033's Note - CB poll
1.) 20 Jul 2024 00:13:11
Can you add a Both options, which would include Maguire and Lindelof being carted off?
2.) 20 Jul 2024 02:54:08
Surely Maguire would be pulling the cart?
3.) 20 Jul 2024 05:14:31
Isn't Maguire the cart?
4.) 20 Jul 2024 11:05:52
De Ligt for me doesn't make a great deal of sense now we've signed Yoro unless we are looking to play a three at the back system.
The problem with playing a three at the back system is that we don't have enough cover at CB for a back four, if we switched to a back three we'd need at least 3 CB's this summer.
Yoro needs game time to develop, while MdL only wants to leave Bayern because he wants to be guaranteed first choice. While neither have really ever played at LCB.
Signing two players for one position (RCB) when both want or need to play regularly seems silly. Especially as neither have proven themselves comfortable or capable of playing LCB, which given Martinez's injuries looks like a potential pathway to get minutes.
Branthwaite on the other hand has the skill set that could blend well with either Yoro or Martinez, is comfortable and capable of playing either right or left side at CB and could even be an option at LB (an area of weakness due to the injuries of Shaw and Malacia) .
Branthwaite just make so much more sense now we have Yoro in the bag. Who btw has been named in the squad travelling to Glasgow for the Rangers game later today.
5.) 20 Jul 2024 11:10:24
Thanks 33 ?.
{Ed033's Note - Thanks.
6.) 20 Jul 2024 12:12:41
As good and talented Yoro, i can't imagine him starting straight away. Even Saliba who was signed at 18 and was probably the best cb last season in the league was loaned back to france for two year to lear his trade.
It would make sense to bring in De ligt as he's played at the highest level and is familiar with ETH system who will need to hit the ground running this season otherwise he will be sacked.
7.) 20 Jul 2024 14:02:07
Yoro will play plenty, don't worry Shappy. But we need more high line centrebacks, and de ligt brings in leadership and experience as well. Liking the progress this management group is making so far. So let's see what they go for.
8.) 20 Jul 2024 14:12:44
Nothing wrong with strength in depth is there. No point in having 2 great defenders (yoro and Martinez) and 1 gets injured then an avery player comes in to replace ala maguire, lindelof or Evans though expecting lindelof or maguire to be sold hopefully both. The more better players are signed the performances will be all the better for it.
9.) 20 Jul 2024 14:43:33
i can't be the onl one not exactly confiden tiwh an 18 year old from a n inferior league coming into play CH at a club of our size? Written press and media will have a filed day if he isn't vidic/ stam/ ferdinand / Varane in one body.
10.) 20 Jul 2024 15:50:20
You sure aren't burreway.
11.) 20 Jul 2024 16:06:20
Yoro will take time to adapt and will make mistakes, yet he won't be able to learn from them properly if he's in and out of the line up.
While 18 is very young for any player to play regularly, especially in defence, we are are a club that embraces the mantra that "if you're good enough then you're old enough".
Will Mainoo not be a regular starter next season despite turning 19 just a few months ago. While Garnacho started nearly 40 games in a row while 19 last season. Yoro turns 19 in November, a couple of months after the start of the season.
Do people think we'd have convinced him to turn down waiting a year for Real Madrid, only to spend most of the season on the bench with us?
Likewise, do you think MdL would be prepared to take a step down from a UCL club that will be genuine title contenders for every major competition AND supposedly take a pay cut to share his game time with an 18 year old?
Yoro signed with us because we have a plan and a tradition of giving young players a chance and developing them.
While MdL is only interested in joining if he is to be guaranteed first choice.
The club had a choice, go with the more experienced player whose ready to step in and perform at the highest level immediately and consistently. Or play the long game, sign the player with huge potential and work with him to develop that talent knowing full well he will make mistakes and be inconsistent along the way.
Personally I'm very excited that they chose the younger player with potential and are looking to play the long game.
The reality is that it'll be 2-3 years before we are ready to really challenge. At that point MdL will 27 nearly 28, Martinez will be 28 nearly 29. That would be a CB partnership with maybe a few years left in it. Whereas going for a player like Yoro means we'll have a top class CB whose only 21/ 22 years old, and has 5-10 year left at the highest level. That will give us some stability in defence for a good while allowing sustained success, or at least the chance of it.
If we sign Branthwaite as well then he'll be 24-25 years old at that time. Giving us two of potentially the best CB's in the world as a settled partnership just entering their peak years. As they say attack wins games, but defence wins titles.
12.) 20 Jul 2024 17:10:37
I’m with you Dodgy, I’d like to see De Ligt come in as he brings in heaps of experience at a young age, and has those leadership qualities which are completely sapped from our team when Martinez isn’t available.
Yoro is unlikely to start 40+ games this season nor should he be expected to.
13.) 20 Jul 2024 17:40:45
De Ligt all day for me. Good to see an even poll where we're all able to make up our own minds without needing to write Moby Dick. :D
Whoever it is will end up playing a sackful of games, along with both Yoro and Martinez. 5 top centre backs has always felt about right.
14.) 20 Jul 2024 19:39:58
De Ligt for me. The only way I’d choose Branthwaite would be if he were considerably cheaper, but as signing him would likely cost us more than signing De Ligt, it’s actually a fairly easy choice.
14 Jun 2024 12:44:41
Ahmad,
I agree with you on Branthwaite. Admittedly I have watched him for 90 minutes perhaps 8 times. Each time I've seen him dribbled past too easily, go to ground easily, and be at fault for goals.
I can only base my opinion on what I know, and I wouldn't touch him. However, people whose opinions I respect tell me they really like him and he's going to have a great career. I hope that is the case as he seems to have his head screwed on and is well liked by Everton fans.
Time will tell. Let's hope this is one of the few transfers we get right if we pull it off.
1.) 14 Jun 2024 19:46:43
I really like him and hope we can wrap this one up quickly. Having another left footed defender is also good.
Eth likes the balance of a left and right footed cb he has referred to it dozens of times and why he played Shaw there ahead of career cbs on many an occasion.
Martinez has been available less than varane for the last 2 years so it makes sense to have another leftie in the squad. Martinez is very 2 footed I'm not sure about JB.
Our right footed options as it stands are crap so let's hope JB is one of 2 cbs coming in.
2.) 15 Jun 2024 08:19:26
Ken, Branthwaite is very two footed and played RCB for PSV under RvN while on loan there. He also demonstrated his passing ability while in the Eredivisie far more than he gets to show it playing for Dyche's Everton.
I think people forget he's 21 and has only had one full season in the EPL. We aren't buying the finished article, and he will improve and develop. The few Toffees I know rate him as being much better than Stones was at the same age.
I think he'd be a great signing, especially as he can play RCB, LCB and even LB. Given our injuries in defence this season and our limited budget to bring in the sheer number of players we ideally need to this summer; signing young, homegrown, EPL proven players with a high ceiling and the ability to cover several positions just screams sensible transfer.
Get it done.
3.) 15 Jun 2024 16:54:01
I think we are trying Shappy. But we are not paying $70m plus for the guy. That is silly money for a player who is not yet established. Some reports saying Everton think he is worth more than McGuire was. Madness.
4.) 16 Jun 2024 13:12:21
Dodgy, I agree we shouldn't be paying silly money. Lots of posturing going on right now. I'd expect common sense to prevail with United paying 35-40m upfront with a further 15-20m depending on performances or certain criteria.
That way Everton save face with a bigger fee, yet United only end up paying the full 55-60m if he is a success and United are successful. In which case I don't think anyone would complain.
05 Jun 2024 19:18:23
So the retained list is out and it appears we are negotiating new contracts with Evans and Heaton.
Makes sense to me to have the older heads around, especially Evans who is rooted in the club.
I assume the club will not expect them to play any league games next season, barring an unprecedented run of injuries like we had last season.
Also Hojlund will wear number 9 according to reports, I don't think I've seen that confirmed.
1.) 05 Jun 2024 19:46:55
Said the same below wazza.
2 good pros with long history and I'd imagine both are a good influence on the younger lads.
Evans won't even want to play as much as he did last season I'd say?
It also will hopefully mean we have 2 cbs coming in and both Harry and lindelof will find new homes.
2.) 05 Jun 2024 21:12:38
Can't see Maguire moving on, we tried last year and he stayed regardless, I was quite glad he stayed in the end, we needed him.
3.) 05 Jun 2024 21:42:19
I think Maguire’s situation is a little different now, given his age he will surely want to be at a club where he’s playing every week.
With Varane gone and possibly Maguire we do look short at CB.
Lisandro
New starting CB
Lindelof
Willy
Evans
+1 other backup.
Branthwaite is an odd one for me because he’s left footed, surely we’re not looking to replace Martinez.
Do we have any youngsters ready to take the other backup spot?
4.) 05 Jun 2024 22:29:34
Let's be honest Evans has probably been out best and most consistent CB this season.
It could mean we sell both Maguire and Lindelof as well as letting Varane go. Then look to sign two CB's to join Martinez, Evans and Kambwala.
That'd be ideal, three top CB's fighting it out for two positions, with a talented kid and an old hand there as back up.
As for Heaton, he's another former academy player, a great pro, counts as homegrown, and a really solid squad player who could deputise for Onana and you wouldn't be too worried. He's still good enough to be first choice for any EPL team from about 7th downwards.
Why wouldn't we keep these guys around if they are happy to stick around and be part of that older leadership group in what will hopefully be a younger, hungrier squad next season.
5.) 05 Jun 2024 22:43:55
I’d sell Lindelof, promote Willy, and buy another CB.
6.) 06 Jun 2024 00:38:35
7th down Shappy! Does that mean we have a replacement already if Onana moves on? ?.
7.) 06 Jun 2024 07:37:09
According to the Italian media Maguire has been offered to AC Milan.
8.) 06 Jun 2024 15:51:13
Evans is a great 5th man.
Lindelof won’t be sold as he’s in his extension year. It will be difficult.
9.) 07 Jun 2024 01:14:35
Don’t get the obsession with a left footed player must play left side and a right footed right side
Professional players should be comfortable with both feet.
05 May 2024 18:04:17
Maguire has picked up a muscle injury.
Do we have any returning CB's or will we see McCas at the back?
1.) 05 May 2024 18:22:35
Isn’t mctominay injured too?
2.) 05 May 2024 20:07:35
Ah yes he went off didn’t he!
27 Jan 2024 17:41:12
Interesting quote from Sevilla's manager on Hannibal after not including him in the squad.
"After being with him, talking to him and having seen his first minutes in Girona, we are going to give him the necessary space to understand where he is, that he is at Sevilla and what it means"
What are people's thoughts on this? For me, Hannibal came through when standards at the club were at rock bottom. Many said he should be given more starts in our depleted midfield but personally I think he's had enough chances, and it says a lot that he couldn't nail down a spot during an injury crisis.
Interesting also that Martial went to Sevilla and couldn't get in the side. What must they think is going on.
1.) 27 Jan 2024 18:26:54
Personally I think Hannibal should move on. He isn’t up to the standard of player we should be aspiring to employ.
2.) 27 Jan 2024 20:04:43
He is too rash, red card waiting to happen every game.
3.) 27 Jan 2024 20:23:37
If he’s not sure of his attitude he should read this site, apparently Hannibal is the next Roy Keane and should be in our first team! Another player who people raved about because he kicked a few people
Miles off standard we need and it appears his attitude is lacking too!
4.) 27 Jan 2024 23:05:43
Some people here were clamouring about him and as usual eth was clueless for not picking him. Reality is none of them pellistri, hanibal etc etc are good enough to be a squad player at united because the gap in quality is too far compared to guys who start ahead of them.
We have better talent sitting in our under 18s compared to these guys. Give it 2/ 3 years.
5.) 27 Jan 2024 19:39:59
Seemingly no mystery Wazza, as we know Hannibal is a quiet, unassuming, non confrontational sort of chap and apparently, quite out of character, he was involved in a confrontation with a teammate during a training session, which he continued in the dressing room.
Who would of thought eh! Just because he did the same thing with us 18 months ago.
26 Jul 2024 06:38:38
Fireman, that’s a Shappy tactic. Recycle all points from the thread into a huge summary for clout. We know about him moving to Manchester and his wife’s desire to remain in Spain. We know he wanted to go back to Madrid. We know he was on huge wages etc.
25 Jul 2024 07:24:01
It baffles me how a player would rather take a year out than play and be paid, unless he just doesn’t have the love for the game.
And at what point is silly money still not enough? It must be difficult asking for example £200K a week, but interested employers are only offering a measly £100K a week. How would he live?
I’ve been a huge De Gea supporter over the years but there’s always been question mark around desire and responsibility.
25 Jul 2024 07:18:17
I would happily see Maguire and Lindelof moved on, with De Ligt and Chalobah coming in.
22 Jul 2024 12:31:10
Really good news if true, it would give us 3 very good options at CB.
Maguire surely has to go if he’s got anything about him. He can’t sit on the bench at 31.
I’d sooner keep Lindelof. He’s a good passer of the ball, and I think is better than most seem to think. It wasn’t long ago that Barcelona were sniffing around him.
21 Jul 2024 09:26:17
It would be a shame if things didn’t work out for Mason. He’s a very good player.
26 Jul 2024 17:28:57
Ha you’ll get used to the fishing Greg.
26 Jul 2024 15:45:33
Ken, there is a 24 year old Brazilian walking around somewhere with two right feet. I'm convinced of it.
26 Jul 2024 06:34:40
Yes that’s it iwotb, he said 7. Alzheimer’s getting the better of me.
25 Jul 2024 07:28:52
Blimey Salford. Next you’ll be telling us there are 57 genders and be glueing yourself to paintings ?♂️ lighten up. It’s very clearly a joke.
Maguire does eat carrots though.
25 Jul 2024 07:25:06
Nice Utd Road ?.