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16 Nov 2025 15:59:31
Just for fun on this eventless weekend, this from Reddit:
Sneijder: What I found out many years later was that Man Utd were pretty close but there was a problem with the agent/
January signing?
1.) 16 Nov 2025 21:15:27
One of the most annoying transfer rumours of all time ?.
11 Nov 2025 22:30:57
We're on pace to score 65/66 goals this season compared to 44. That's a tremendous improvement. Of course we're also on pace to ship 62/63 compared to 54. Not so good.
Thus far our 11 games have seen more goals scored than has any other club. As far as football in general is concerned we're offering good entertainment. Arsenal may be top of the table but they are hardly a joy to watch.
Is it any coincidence - both in defense and attack - that Bruno is playing in a more defensive role? We all know what has to happen next for us to make the next step up even though I'm not at all convinced we have yet found the right #9. Alan Shearer was pretty damning about Šeško, criticizing the fact that any decent CF would have cut in front of van de Ven thus shielding the ball, but he seemed completely unaware of the defender's presence. A big improvement needed there otherwise he'll go the way of Højlund.
1.) 12 Nov 2025 03:31:12
We are playing with 4, sometimes 5 number 10s on the pitch. And if we are lucky an aging Casemiro. This may be linked.
2.) 12 Nov 2025 05:17:31
I’d rather be Arsenal given the choice!
3.) 12 Nov 2025 10:42:10
We went into the season wanting progress whilst expecting an up and down run. I think this is exactly what we are getting.
We are now re-evaluating expectations as we are closer to the top than expected at this stage and rightly would like to kick on and aim for top 4 rather than top 6/8 which most people were talking about.
A number of players are not performing and we see a drop off when subs are made, this maybe the lack of game time to offer the whole squad. However, I would not be upset if we were able to do some trading in January (primarily for a midfielder) that would either improve from the bench or take some load off of Casimero/Fernandes. in an ideal world we would bring in someone like Anderson from Forest/Baleba etc. but we may have to be clever elsewhere.
All round I think it is positive.
4.) 12 Nov 2025 19:14:44
We all know the positions that need to be strengthened. We have definitely improved since last year attacking wise which takes the pressure off the defence so really we should be conceding a lot less goals. That we are still letting in so many is a real cause for concern. Let's hope that with the attack addressed in the summer that the midfield is next.
09 Nov 2025 13:39:47
We all know, as does the club, that we need DMs. The club was clearly prepared to spend for the right player but was not able to come up with £100m plus over the summer. Not every hole could be fixed in one transfer window. Ugarte is obviously not good enough. I think it was him that lost his man in midfield as Spurs set up their equalizer. He's simply too slow and not strong enough. Another expensive mistake who will need to be moved on over the summer along with Zirkzee. Bruno has been doing well in the early stages of games of late but once we're ahead and, inevitably good teams start to press us more and build up momentum in search of saving the game, how weaknesses are exposed. We looked pretty brittle yesterday from fairly on in the second half.
Can anything be done in January? Qualifying for the Champions League should undoubtedly be the goal. How much would doing so be worth it to the club? One expensive midseason acquisition? You would think so. And if we can move a player or two on and someone is available, perhaps it could happen.
1.) 09 Nov 2025 19:00:20
Re central midfield, for me it is pretty simple at the moment.
CAS and Bruno start, they have done a good enough job to keep us withing striking distance of the top 4.
The issue arises when CAS legs get tired and a swap is required.
When this happens, retaining Bruno with either Ugarte or Mainoo doesn't work, they have not got the same wavelengths. Ugarte and Mainoo works, but not one of those pair plus Bruno.
I suggested it once before on here but when CAS is being changed, if Bruno isn't also being hooked, then we need to take off a 10/sesko and move the front 3 around.
Not ideal, but if we are in a winning position you need to ensure you make necessary changes to protect the game.
Don't disagree that a new mid wouldn't be welcomed, but am not going to advocate for one as it was kind of suggested by the upper management that we weren't really in for January or purchases.
2.) 09 Nov 2025 19:23:10
Anderson to play alongside bruno would be good. Honestly think we would be playing better as a team without bruno and two solid epl cms in this formation. We are a work in progress and top 4 this year would be an over achievement.
3.) 09 Nov 2025 21:41:30
Cannot believe people who think we would be better off without Bruno. He is consistently one of the best goal creators in the league. That said it is obvious that he can't keep playing game after game for 90mins at peak performance.
He is also going to drop his levels of performance as he gets older. So it is a no brainer to get another player in and introduce them slowly.
4.) 09 Nov 2025 22:41:07
Agreed Salford, bruno has to play.
From my side, I'm okay with the case/Bruno pairing as a starting pair. As highlighted though, my concern comes when CAS goes off, then Bruno doesn't work with Ugarte or Mainoo.
5.) 09 Nov 2025 23:20:35
I think we go for a DM ib January of one of our targwta is available and not too overpriced. If not i think we sit and wait, i just don't see the guys in charge moving if it means overpaying or settling for a guy not one of the targets to make do.
I also see us shifting on some playera not starting who want to puah for a WC spot.
Mainoo and Zirkzee stand out but Mazraoui is another whom i think could jump at the right chance.
6.) 10 Nov 2025 00:32:16
I really don't understand why we would get rid of Mainoo. He is so talented. Not had a lot of game time to get his rhythm. We need a strong squad. Played so well for England as others mentioned.
It pained me to see Scott go. Also upset that Garnacho wasn't kept as he is also young will def improve and showed yday what he is capable of.
If Mainoo goes that's three young payers who should be developing with and then playing in their prime years for Utd.
7.) 10 Nov 2025 08:31:25
Wouldnt agree on Garnacho, billy big boots who of course will have the off purple patch here and there but he's not special.
8.) 10 Nov 2025 15:28:41
If Bruno plays play him in his correct position he isn't a central midfielder.
9.) 10 Nov 2025 18:02:50
Salford I also agree on Mainoo. He should come on instead of Ugarte at least. He needs to improve but he has ability which I don't think Ugarte has. McTominay is doing great but he's not the answer. As for Garnacho, he and his brother are poison. He has ability but he was a big part of a toxic culture. We were going nowhere with him.
10.) 10 Nov 2025 18:16:56
I hear you Don but he is a youngster and needs to mature. I can't help feeling that if Fergie was still in charge he would have handled Garnacho better and developed him.
11.) 10 Nov 2025 23:15:15
Maybe so. I hope the lad sorts himself out, because he'll have a very good career if he does. Maturity is one thing, but a lack of team ethic is another. I'm not sure that actually is something that can come in time tbh.
01 Nov 2025 23:25:17
Agree with those who suggest that after that terrible 5 minutes we would have lost that game last year. Instead only a clearance off the line prevented us from winning it. So, much better character shown by the players, many of whom were not at their best.
Sesko, in particular, seemed to have no first touch. Forest may be struggling but I think we prevented them from making it 4 wins in a run against us.
28 Oct 2025 17:53:00
Would anyone disagree that the player of the season for us so far is Brian Mbuemo? There really isn't any aspect of his game that's a weakness. Great goalscorer, excellent crosser, extremely hard working, oozing positivity and what about that beard? He's a true difference maker. Hopefully we won't miss him too much while he's at AFCON.
1.) 28 Oct 2025 18:03:56
I tubing we will miss him plenty if he goes. Have Cameroon qualified yet? I've read a very convoluted qualifying journey.
Its hard to say who our best player has been recently. Sure goals win games and attackers usually get most of the plaudits but the keeper delight and my least fav player Shaw have been very good in the last few games also.
2.) 29 Oct 2025 03:32:56
De Ligt, Shaw, Cas, Bruno have all been good.
Mount, Mbeumo, Cunha, Amad all starting to come good.
3.) 29 Oct 2025 17:47:04
Mbuemo has been such a breath of fresh air but Lammens for me.
Immediately raised the team and confidence.
4.) 29 Oct 2025 22:20:45
Cunha, he’ll of a player. Does the dirty work and I loved his performance against Liverpool.
Sesko has been steady and looks to be forming a good understanding with Cunha and Mbuemo. Overall, the summer signings along with De Ligt and Casemiro have been the outstanding performers in the last few games.
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24 Aug 2025 13:15:25
Bruno has been the best player in a very average to poor declining team for the last 5 years. As good as he might be/ have been, he's presided over the worst United team since the EPL began. He's being frozen out of his best position by quality team players. He's clearly not in the club or Amorim's longer term plans notwithstanding utterances to the contrary. If he's willing to go the club should jump at the opportunity to cash in. It's all profit. If it's going to happen let's hope it does so quick enough for a genuine #6 to be brought in.
20 Aug 2025 20:20:26
Including the amortization cost of the last 10 months of his contract of about £12m he's going to cost us 80% of his £13m salary. So around £22m in total. You would think most clubs are going to steer clear of a players who has been rejected by United and Chelsea and who, rather than grasp an offer to play football somewhere, would prefer to sit on his arse for the next 10 months. Itv would be worth it for United to sell him for £20m and cover 1/ 2 the remaining salary commitment, but a player who was highly touted, was once considered to be of international quality, can't even command a £20m transfer.
18 Aug 2025 21:27:23
He's probably holding out in the hope that Dortmund will come in with a ridiculously low offer at the last minute.
10 Aug 2025 18:33:47
Makes sense to loan him out for a loan fee + his wages covered. No one is going to pay the amortized value of his transfer cost. This way we won't have to book a capital loss.
08 Aug 2025 12:53:45
The fact that there seems to be no queue to acquire Garnacho would suggest that he is not highly thought of in the football world in general. £35m would represent pure profit plus a reduction in the wage bill by £2.5m a year. He could come good, he has certain attributes. Chelsea, which has a much better record at selling players on, could be gambling on future profit as much as Garnacho providing ab immediate boost to their already excellent squad.
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14 Nov 2025 15:43:25
Title ix here in the US mandated that federally funded schools had to provide equal sports opportunities for women which resulted in an enormous explosion in women's sports, and was no doubt responsible for US dominance until recently. I'm going back more than 20 years now to when my daughter played both High School and club and might have gone to college on a scholarship if she had been so inclined.
I do recall her final HS match against their nemesis which despite having had a poor season they won. When I congratulated her she responded "You know what I liked most, Dad? I made 3 of their girls cry! " Over the years of rivalries there were scores to settle. Those girls were brutal.
29 Oct 2025 18:13:09
Lammans (pronounced Lommens) is no lemon. A lot of dip on Danny's free kick, but, yes, maybe he would expect himself to do better.
Brighton played some nice football but made very few if any really good chances whereas United went close on at least 3 occasions. Sesko should have done better with his chance. Bruno was unlucky when he burst through. Could have gone anywhere.
It was a tense ending. The subs did not do well. We were cruising until Dorgu gave the ball away and then nearly got himself sent off. Zirkzee, who IMO is not good enough to succeed in the EPL, is also out of practice, probably demoralized, and failed miserably to do his job at the near post. He's another of the terrible purchases who will probably look good in another league, but in any event is nowhere near as good as McTominay. We all agree - and I'm sure the club does too - that the next stage is to rebuild the midfield. Cas might get another season, Bruno's also getting on, Ugarte has done nothing to convince anyone that he's good enough to dominate at DM in the EPL.
I liked the fact that at the time when Dorgu did make his almost disastrously costly error, we were still attacking rather than playing the game out. On the balance of play it should have been a far easier win but somehow United we always tend to make things more exciting/ stressful than the game should dictate.
27 Oct 2025 20:44:13
You're welcome.
27 Oct 2025 14:56:13
The loss of Jota has been an emotional drain on the squad. Liverpool have lost both left backs, their first choice goalie, while DVD is clearly not quite the payer he once was, so not only do they have a new front line with a misfiring Salah, but also an un-cohesive defense. for the time being at least. As far as tactics are concerned Slot has admitted they were unprepared for a shift away from playing out of defense towards the long ball, as did United. From our perspective on this page one can only say about time. Watching us get stuck in our own half, losing possession early as teams anticipated our insistence on playing short and boxing us in was a stress inducing nightmare.
The 5-0 start always looked a bit fortunate and perhaps created a false sense of invincibility. Now the facade has cracked and the manager will have to prove his worth. It's too early to say whether the team will recover from what has become a massive rebuild from the squad Slot was fortunate to have inherited from Klopp. On paper Liverpool still has a forward line and midfield to envy. They may well not win the league this time around but they have other 3 competitions - unlike us - where they have a chance to win silverware.
24 Oct 2025 17:28:13
How about around 4/ 1 to qualify for the Champions League? With a light schedule maybe it's become more likely. Does anyone think Leicester City would have won the league if they'd also been in the ECL?
{Ed025's Note - good point mate..