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22 Aug 2015 22:12:05
Just watched a replay of the full match and for me the biggest problem was not Rooney. For me it was the congestion in attacking midfield caused by not having a right winger.
Because Mata is cutting in he's pulling the defenders into the centre instead of pulling them out wide or making them turn and run towards they're own goal, (as a winger should). This in turn means the Newcastle defence could stay very compact for most of the game. In a rigid 4-3-3 (which is the famed LVG system) you need a big distance between both wingers to create space as it pulls the defenders marking them further apart. If this happens Rooney will start scoring again, simply put, Mata is our biggest problem.
1.) 22 Aug 2015 22:40:36
If I could click the agree button a 1000 times I would this is exactly the reason imo hopefully by the end of the transfer window we will know whether we will have a RW to do the job needed and would love Mata to come central, here's to wishingðŸ‘
2.) 22 Aug 2015 23:18:47
we have young that is right footed why is he not playing rw and mata in cam
16 Aug 2015 20:01:31
Watched the City vs Chelsea game earlier and couldn't believe how much better then Chelsea they were. It also highlighted the difference in quality between us and them in the attacking 3rd. Aguero is miles ahead of Rooney. I've defended him in the past but even I'll admit he's way past it now and we definitely need a striker to come in asap. My choice would be Mueller as if Wazza starts proving everyone wrong there's other positions that he is very capable of playing.
Also if De Bruyne is available and we are looking for a replacement for ADM then surely he would be a better option then an ageing and physically weak Pedro. Not saying De Bruyne is the strongest but he's less likely to get bullied then the little spaniard and he's a massive improvement on Young or anything else we have. And if we have to pay a little more to keep him from the reaches of Citeh then we must to start closing the gap, (in quality).
Obviously we need to sort CB as well but I honestly think that our complete lack of creativity is a bigger problem atm.
1.) 16 Aug 2015 20:37:12
is it not a wee bit early to be making a judgement .
chelsea where the best team in the league last year , they won't become a bad team after 2 games.
they also had the best attack , but if you compare it to city today costa and co looked average.
2.) 16 Aug 2015 20:58:32
Good post mate. I'm too not so keen on Pedro, l just view him as lightweight good player non the less. Rooney needs serious competition right now.
3.) 16 Aug 2015 21:12:58
Aging? Bloody hell he's 27.
4.) 16 Aug 2015 21:34:31
Listen longsightred and Joe our problem is with teams who want to sit in and defend not the top 4 teams who want to try n attack I'm confident well beat them like we did last year and as for pedro he is gonae be one of those signings like sanchez u want realise how good he Is until he leaves barca .
27 May 2015 11:11:05
With United reported to be working towards bringing in Gaitan (i know we sign him every year) and Otamendi is this partly to try and make Di Maria feel more at home? The guy's obviously finding it hard to settle so maybe having a few decent Argentinians around him could make all the difference to rediscovering his form.
Never been too sure how good Gaitan actually is though but 21m is a relatively low price these days for what seems to be a technically gifted player.
1.) 27 May 2015 11:21:46
Di Maria is a £60million superstar. We shouldn't have to sign his mates for him to play well. We should be signing players for the good of the team rather than a sociable mate for our overpriced flops.
2.) 27 May 2015 12:07:07
I actually agree with you JMB, I was just pointing out that if these transfers happen, it seems like that's what we're doing. because I'm really not sure why we'd be buying another left winger with Young, Depay, Di Maria and Januzaj all able to play there.
3.) 27 May 2015 12:21:15
I don't think over £60 million is spent to make someone happy. Otamendi is a class centre back and is well worth the money. Gaitan is average at best and would be a waste.
4.) 27 May 2015 12:35:56
I have never heard of Otamendi until this year and the fact he couldn't cement a place in the Argies WC team also worries me. Maybe he is a good player but the figures being branded are lunacy.
5.) 27 May 2015 12:59:42
jmb how is he a flop?
because he hasn't been on the same level as he was at madrid? he's been injured most of the season had issues at home but still managed to be our top assist maker.
given a decent run and quality players around him he will be a great player for us. bit harsh to say he has flopped.
6.) 27 May 2015 14:00:33
SPB he has been a flop. Be honest with yourself.
7.) 27 May 2015 16:47:26
i disagree
8.) 27 May 2015 17:30:51
JMB
He is on of the best defender in Spain mate. He is a beast and cleans up everything in the air and very good even offensively on corners. a bit like Vidic and as most south american defenders go not does not shy away from the physical stuff :)
15 May 2015 17:29:30
Just a quick post about the possibility of Gareth Bale coming to Man Utd.
A few people have said that because of the way we play it might not be a great signing and that LVG's philosophy would stifle his natural ability.
And although I do agree that Bale's style of play is probably more suited to a Fergie counter-attacking system then an LVG possession game. You can't deny that other teams and defenders will still be scared to death of him. Even on a bad day when he does nothing right, just being on the pitch will open up space for other players as there'll always be at least 2 men marking him.
And yes as always there are other areas of the pitch that need addressing like DM, CB and RB but at the same time we don't have a superstar winger at the club anymore. Growing up, it was always about Ryan Giggs, Beckham and Ronaldo for me and even with Depay coming in, he won't be at that level for a few years.
For me and for that reason, I think we need Gareth Bale as much as any other position. We need that fear again. Young doesn't have it, Fellaini doesn't have it, not even Rooney or Van Persie has it any more. Bale does.
1.) 15 May 2015 17:33:40
Its a good point Joe, but isn't ADM meant to be exactly what you expect Bale to be?
2.) 15 May 2015 17:46:30
Bale is far more physical and suited the BPL than Di Maria beast
3.) 15 May 2015 19:07:38
Ryan giggs wasn't the biggest and he dealt with the physical side.
But I am a believer that if di maria stays we will see much better performances next season
4.) 15 May 2015 19:11:41
Beast, yeah I know what you mean, that's what he was intended for but I always thought ADM was a harder working Nani even when he played for Madrid. Occasionally looks a world beater but can also look lost.
I might be completely wrong and maybe he'll become the 60m man we hoped he would be but for me because of his light frame he needs players like Bale around him to take the attention away and leave gaps so that he can burst through.
5.) 15 May 2015 19:54:19
Physicality isn't Di Maria's problem it's his attitude and confidence since injury, the break in and being made to play up front. He could come good but who here would honestly say no to Bale coming in at his expense.
6.) 15 May 2015 21:35:56
I think bale would be an expensive mistake. His best position is clearly central attacking midfield behind the striker, which Rooney, mata and even Herrera can play. If we spend 60+ million on bale we'll still be short a right winger bale has proved at Real Madrid that he's completely uncomfortable playing RW. Let's focus on the positions we genuinely need strengthening instead of throwing cash at another Hollywood signing we don't need.
7.) 15 May 2015 23:02:54
I think, Bale on the left, which is his best position, and Di Maria on the right, which is probably his best position for such a physical league, would scare teams to death. Depay can then compete or rotate for those positions, and he would provide a real threat off the bench, and would be a superb player to come in in case of injuries Then Rooney and Van Persie can compete for the centre forward spot, with Mata in the attacking midfield role with Strootman and Herrera behind him in a central midfield 2 for games against weaker teams and games at home, or Strootman, Herrera, and either Carrick or Fellaini in a midfield 3 for games against the better teams and tough away games. Probably Strootman, Herrera, and Carrick for Champions League matches and games against the likes of City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton, and Fellaini in for matches against big physical sides like West Ham, West Brom, Stoke, and the like.
8.) 16 May 2015 12:08:25
that to me would b a well balanced attack, great pace on the wings and ability to shoot from distance combined with mata's guile and through balls. i'd include Wilson as competition for rooney/rvp.
id prefer carvalho to strootman, more of a physical presence, younger and hasn't just had 2 bad injuries.
sadly I doubt that is the style of play LVG is aiming for. Also whilst I expect ADM to perform better on the right with a run of games and a more stable team i'd swap him for Isco in a heartbeat
05 Aug 2014 11:33:45
Just watched the game and I think there's a few things this tournament has taught us:
1. Rooney should be captain, he's in the best shape of his life, he scores goals, he assists and he works his @ss off for the team. He might wrangle for a contract but he is our best and longest serving player.
2. Every one needs a chance, Young has been one of 4 stand out players, IMO, on the tour. He is a brilliant wing-back and has remembered how to cross. The other 3 for me were Wayne, Mata and Tyler Blackett (who has been as good as any of our 'more experienced' defenders)
3. Nani, Chicharito and Kagawa should go. All great players on their day but would not get the games under Van Gaal and would only be blocking younger talent who, under LVG's supervision, could become future first team players. (the likes of Powell, Lingard etc.)
4. With enough belief and hard work you can come back from anything. Darren Fletcher has had one of the most debilitating conditions that anyone can get (ulcerative colitis) but now looks fitter and stronger then ever. He is an inspiration to anyone going through something similar, he has been immense.
5. Finally United are going to play attractive, modern attacking football and with Mata, Rooney, RVP and ASHLEY B****Y YOUNG! we have a chance against any team.
GGMU
1.) Couldn't agree more, been very impressed with how fit rooney has come back, clearly he knows that his place was at jepordy and he's stepped up to the mark and into my fantasy team
2.) I can see Rooney and LVG having a very good relationship together. He will likely end up with the captaincy which will appease him even if RVP is the main man.
3.) On paper Mata, Rooney & Van Persie should be an outstanding attack. In 2012/13 Rooney had a bad season, in 2013/14 Van Persie had a bad season (as did most). But if we can get Rooney and Van Persie firing on all cylinders together with Mata's brain, then we will be much better next season.
4.) 05 Aug 2014 14:12:47
One downside to that front three is lack of pace
5.) I think we will play a lot better if Mata is allowed use his whole body.
6.) A few good games a rooney seems to winning to be winning the sceptics over, nice to see
7.) Don't think its a coincidence that rooneys upturn in form is that he's playing as an out an out striker which has been and will always be his best position
8.) GD, if a player is motivated and happy, they will work hard and when you work hard you see the results. Rooney has only had one poor season, in 11 seasons that is pretty good going.
Bilko, I was watching closely at Mata and Rooney, although they aren't Sterling's, they are not exactly slow. Neither is Van Persie. If we can get another top CB and CM, it will push the attack further up the field. Also Shaw and Young are pretty quick. I think we will be okay.
9.) 05 Aug 2014 16:52:32
I guess we've always got Welbeck as an option anyway if we need more pace
13 Mar 2016 16:14:02
I think you guys are kinda answering why Blanc would leave PSG with your argument for him staying. It's so easy. They are in a league where they can win games 9-0, where's the challenge? If he wants to be seen as one of the worlds great managers, he has to leave France and play in one of the top leagues.
Personally, I think he'd be a calming influence on us and might gradually claw back some respectability to the club. Atm we've got a guy who makes a fool of himself in the media every week, who claims his players are 'Horny', falls on his *rse just to make a point and doesn't even know the names of his players.
With Blanc you get some class, someone who isn't going to sulk if a player voice's there opinion. He's not particularly youth orientated but he's good at instilling confidence into higher profile players, for example, Thiago Silva's confidence was wrecked after Brazil's poor performance's at last years Copa America but Blanc has got him back to top form. Re-instiling confidence at United is a huge thing for the club and this is part of the reason I think he'd be a good acquisition.
Another huge indication of what he can do is with our very own ill fated ex-masiah Di Maria. Where LVG strapped him to the wing and removed his ability to roam Blanc gives him freedom to express himself. Against Chelsea he was officially on the right wing on the team sheet, but in reality he didn't have a set position and was the creative spark that unlocked Chelsea's defences in both legs.
Yes Blanc has had a huge budget at PSG, but as we have seen with us, Man City and Liverpool this season, it's not as easy to buy success as everyone thinks. Obviously Mourinho is the most prolific current Premier League manager in the game and I wouldn't be against his appointment but he always brings both good and bad attention to any club he's managed. So in our current state, where our image is in tatters, I think Blanc would be a more intelligent choice.
26 Aug 2015 15:07:18
Gaitan - 'I don't want to move to the Dubai'
Papers - 'Gaitan holds out for United move'
Ugh.
23 Aug 2015 08:20:42
Doesn't sound like it
19 May 2015 09:10:32
We all know Modric is a good player but surely Gundogan is a better option. Luka will be 30 by the time the next season starts and probably will cost a similar amount
09 May 2015 10:58:36
Haha, wow, just wow.
02 May 2016 12:10:24
Thorne, completely agree. The reason I started supporting the club when I was a kid was because of the youngsters coming through and the attacking football. That is what United is about.
If we get Jose in I just hope there's a conversation that demands he brings some youth through, gives the likes of Rashford and Mensah a decent chance and respects the United way.
Winning is important but ignoring our history is disrespectful to the great players and managers who worked to make it what it is. All the staff and all the players need to remember that they are here to emulate the example set by the busby babes. THAT is who we are.
09 Mar 2016 04:51:07
Why sell Mata? He's been an absolute professional since arriving, does exactly what he's told, never complains and comes up with passes no one else can see!
28 Sep 2015 11:38:40
Captain, playing every game and making 300k a week, I'm I'm sure he crys himself to sleep, aha
02 Sep 2015 11:41:20
At least you'd get your old name back ;)
28 Aug 2015 09:04:59
Angelred, well it wouldn't be much of a prediction if we did it at the end of the season
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