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15 Dec 2022 17:24:24
"Asked for an update on the sale of United, he (Glazer) told the outlet, "It's not necessarily a sale, it's a process and we're going forward with the process, so we'll see what happens. "
When he was pushed for further updates about how many interested parties had made themselves known already, he added: "I'm here to really watch the World Cup but I appreciate your interest. That's the update, it's the process and the process is proceeding. "
Loose lips sink ships, eh? Or, no offers yet?
1.) 15 Dec 2022 19:03:26
Shawthing,
The cynic in me think he’s was over there in business. He doesn’t give a damn about football, he wouldn’t be able to tell you the United players left.
2.) 15 Dec 2022 20:31:51
The Glazers have been to something like 6 United games in 17 years. No chance he was in Qatar to watch the world cup. He was there on business.
3.) 18 Dec 2022 08:37:42
They were there to watch Man Utd in the Soccerball World Cup Superbowl Finals.
29 Jan 2019 22:38:42
Frustrating game in many ways, which could have been so different had Rashford scored as he should have done in the first 10 minutes. He did not have a great game and nor did Pereira who looked completely out of his depth against a very aggressive midfield. I really don't think he's good enough for United, or indeed the type of player who will do very well in the EPL.
In this new system Sanchez looks like he could contribute significantly. A forward line of Rashford, Martial and Sanchez seems like it ought to pay dividends.
1.) 30 Jan 2019 05:23:42
Agreed, the interplay of Lukaku near the penalty box is not fluid as between Rash, Martial and Lingard.
2.) 30 Jan 2019 09:31:55
I was sat in the East end at OT. We should have had another penalty.
3.) 30 Jan 2019 14:28:00
To be honest I think Pereira didn't have his best game ever, but Jones throw him a brick, and then he got completely confused in the one-one defending.
I believe Pereira could be better but in an attacking position and no asan "herreras" replacement.
This is the first Ole´s game we start losing and that does not goes as planned, but the squad show commitment and desire. If Rashford scores that 10m goal the game would have been completely different with space and time for counters but rubbish happens. Let's focus on the next games and let's hope we have a great february.
i think it is better for Ole and the team to have lost the winning streak now and no in a game against PSG or Chelsea.
GGMU.
26 Dec 2018 22:43:47
Very good to see United score 8 goals in 2 games even if it was against teams near the bottom against whom we've been having all sorts of trouble. The tempo and the pressing seem to be what's needed. Perhaps Sanchez and Lukaku will benefit from it when they come back into the reckoning. But suffice it to say we have now scored 37 goals this season. If we can double it in the second half it will be our best haul since SAF's last year. If we're going to come 6th then the United way is surely that it's more entertaining to do it with 75 goals for and 55 goals against than with 50 goals for and 30 goals against.
I must say I've been unimpressed by Dalot defensively. He doesn't look like he has the pace and his positioning appears very suspect. I know he's young and there's an adjustment time - Evra didn't settle immediately - but nevertheless he's going to have to improve dramatically to cement that right back position. The other new player who doesn't they seem to have what it takes is Fred. It's hard to believe we were persuaded to spend £52m for him - or perhaps not, given some of our purchases recently. We would have done better spending it on a top center half. Many United fans criticized Liverpool for spending so much on Van Dijk but he seems like a bargain at this juncture.
1.) 26 Dec 2018 23:26:42
Shawthing, speed can be deceptive. Dalot was clocked as being the fastest player on the pitch today. But if the timing of that speed is not right it can be wasted.
He is a raw talent no doubt. We don’t have great options right now.
2.) 26 Dec 2018 23:44:01
Give the young lad Dalot a break. A couple of weeks ago against Fulham he couldn't get enough praise. That he was the answer to our right wing back problem for the next 10 years. Then a weaker game today and you're not sure is he going to make it. Inconsistency is a given for a teenager. Support your own.
3.) 27 Dec 2018 07:15:15
In fairness, that was one of Huddersfield’s tactics, mbenza is very quick, and Anytine they could they tried releasing him. Dalot was on the back foot very quickly after an attack broke down. Great lesson for the Lad.
4.) 27 Dec 2018 07:29:16
Dalot is young, 19 years old and playing only his third game in the EPL. His last performance won him man of the match so I see no reason to be worried about him. He is young and he will be inconsistent, he will make mistakes that is all part of learning. He has the qualities to become a world class full back, we need to give him the time and the chances for him to fulfill that potential.
5.) 27 Dec 2018 10:20:15
Dalot is certainly my Pick over an aging TonyV and Young (who is doing ok too) .
He is our future at right back, so let him play I say.
6.) 27 Dec 2018 11:25:22
He looks more like a future winger to me. He doesn't seem interested in defending.
7.) 27 Dec 2018 15:25:05
We've been defending whole season and still conceding goals. I don't even care whether Dalot comes back to defend or not. It was just nice to see our right back in the opposition box getting a cross from our striker and almost scoring a goal.
8.) 27 Dec 2018 18:07:46
Centre back and we are sorted Imo. we have options everywhere else. I'm really excited by dalot him, Shaw and lindelof could be together for a while along time and build a good understanding.
9.) 27 Dec 2018 19:03:50
Also how he plays will depend a lot on who is managing him. He did well defensively in Mourinho's defensive set up.
Ole has said publicly he wants our full backs to push up high and overlap our wingers. So if that is what is being asked of Dalot then it's good to see him following the managers commands.
02 Dec 2018 17:46:30
Assuming the rumours are true, if you believe your £90m transfer is playing with inadequate effort and/ or a poor mentality, a dressing down in the changing room in front of team mates is perfectly reasonable. I bet every one of us who have played sports have at some time or other have heard it from a coach or a colleague. Grow up and knuckle down. Most of the kids who watch you would kill for a chance at 1/ 10th of the benefits your innate talent has brought you.
The fact is Pogba is a disappointment. While he covers a fair amount of ground within a team that consistently covers the least in the EPL, he rarely sprints, neither in offence or defence. This characteristic was visible when he first stepped on the field in a United jersey before he went to Juventus. He looks lackadaisical, and it's probably one of the reasons why Ferguson was not inclined to fight to keep him. The problem is that, while he has talent, he is way to into himself to be a true leader, and that's the key role we need him to fill. A player who leads by example.
We are 5 years into the post-Fergie era and we are worse than ever. We do have some good players to build a team around but it's hard to see anything positive coming from them in the current climate. Given the amount of money we've spent, the only conclusion we can draw is that we are infected by a virus. Whether the source is Pogba, Mourinho or the general club mentality itself is a matter of conjecture. My own sense is that Woodward, Mourinho and Pogba are all symptoms of a deeper problem.
1.) 02 Dec 2018 21:07:06
All 3 of them should go at the end of the season.
We should say thanks Jose but uts not worked ta-ra. Says Pogba but you want to go to Spain so here's the asking price. And Woodward should have the decency to say "it was my decision to appoint Jose so I'll step down. "
2.) 03 Dec 2018 06:49:20
Fergie did want to keep Pogba, it was out of his hands. and while you might think Pogba has been disappointing his season, so has Lukaku, Rashford, Martial (most of the time), Bailly, Fred, Matic. who hasn't been disappointing? People might point to Shaw, but he hasn't gotten back to the 2-way beast he was looking like before his injury either.
I think when that many players aren't performing you have to look at the manager. And it's not like Mourinho's faults have been hard to see. Bizarre team selections and subs, consistently embarrassing behaviour, publicly sledging players all the time and bemoaning a lack of signings.
He's got to go. He's not one of us and he never will be.
13 Jan 2018 13:49:56
Sanchez has a bit of the Tevez about him. Very emotional. He obviously has all the skills, and when he's motivated his intensity and purpose adds a dimension to his game that any team would covet. So what is it that motivates him.
Clearly it's the thought of winning honours, and conversely looking at he seems to be demotivated by his team's mediocrity. So my guess is that:
1) he would only come to United if he thought he would win the EPL and/ or the Champions League in the next couple of years, and
2) if he did come, and it looked like those objectives were not going to be fulfilled, then it would be a disastrous transfer because his negative emotionality would end up leeching into and upsetting the dressing room.
Like for most supporters winning is ultimately more important than style. Arsenal play with style but they don't win the important trophies any more, which doesn't please their supporters and is clearly a demotivation to top players.
1.) 13 Jan 2018 15:39:18
Agreed for sure!
Lucas Moura maybe?
On another note, I mentioned a defender Jorge Mere who was at Espanyol and now at Koln and NOW Barça are after him!
We should have got this guy! Well disappointed!
2.) 13 Jan 2018 16:06:08
Well Ronnie don't mean to be rude but you might have named atleast 200 players by now. It might be difficult for United hierarchy to properly understand which one you want.
3.) 13 Jan 2018 16:34:44
I deserved that! 😂.
4.) 13 Jan 2018 21:09:56
For Sanchez's supposed attitude you can see the same thing happening at Spurs in the next 18 months if they win nothing -Ali, Erikson etc have no real affinity to Spurs as many players don't to their clubs. Sanchez probably looks around and sees nothing there but the odd FA CUp. maybe views us the same . time will tell.
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08 May 2025 15:53:42
Re: Garnacho
Out of players under 21, only Lamine Yamal and Desire Doue have more goal contributions this season in Europe's top leagues.
He's adapting to the new manager's style. He's still very aggressive in his running and directness but he's also become more of a team player creating opportunities for others. He's getting fouled a lot which means the other team is wary of his ability. His speed is often uncontrolled resulting in his final action being rushed and inaccurate. If Amorim can coach this out, and give him the confidence to relax into his obvious ability, then I think he could become a very good player for us in the next few years. He and Amad could both be critical to a much needed increase in our goal scoring tally.
1.) 08 May 2025 16:15:33
Those two players you mention are far far more dangerous than Garnacho is, they look like doing something everting they got the ball especially Yamal, Garnacho can’t even be mentioned in the same sentence as Yamal, that’s for sure.
2.) 08 May 2025 16:31:28
Yes he can German, read that first sentence again. A completely legitimate sentence.
3.) 08 May 2025 16:38:12
He just was. In the top 3 goal contributors under 21 category across all major leagues.
4.) 08 May 2025 16:44:12
Like Antony, if Garnacho was playing in another league and with better players around him he would have more time and be more successful. IF he capitalizes on his chances, and continues to improve his final ball, we will be talking about him in the same breath. He'll be contributing to 20-30 a season.
5.) 08 May 2025 16:52:03
I think Garnacho has impressed Amorim with his hard work and it appears like he is developing more into the role he wants. Whether that is enough and Amorim sees a future for him only he knows. It is possible he does not rate him and getting £40/ 50m for him will be seen as good business and we can get an upgrade in.
Another aspect may be where Amorim sees Mainoo (and potentially how much he rates him) . Is he best in the number 10 role, does that make Garnacho more disposable, what does that mean for Mount (lots will say get rid but if fit Amorim seems to like him)
Some of it will come down to finances, if we have enough money to bring players in (we will hopefully be bringing in close to £100m from Rashford, Antony, Sancho, Malacia) then maybe we see what Garnacho can do for another year. If we need money then he is an easily sold asset.
Aside from all of this, what does he want to do. Does he even want to play in the inside forward position or does he want to play as a winger in a 433 by which point he may be pushing for a move and the decision is taken a bit out of the clubs hands.
On the comparisons, he is currently miles off but that does not mean he can not springboard next year.
6.) 08 May 2025 17:14:00
Not a cat in hells chance that Garnacho is anywhere near Yamal, and if anyone thinks he is you seriously need Specsavers and urgently, just take of the red specs they are seriously deceiving you
Plus if your saying oh Garnacho only 21 he will develop well Yamal is 17 and so will he…. and Yamal was tearing grown men apart for Spain at 16.
Anyone who thinks Garnacho is in same league must be using same opticians as Arteta.
7.) 08 May 2025 18:02:36
Slightly misleading that. Garno scoring record is poor this season also yamal put in about 20 deadly crosses in that last game we’ve not seen that many all season from Garnacho. he's missed loads of opportunities to create and seems to go out of his way to not create for our striker. Liam Delap has more than both according to TikTok….
8.) 08 May 2025 18:08:15
Good post Shaw. He's clearly a very good player. His goals and contributions in a very poor united team really stand out. Like you said, with better players around him or even a better performing team as a whole and he can contribute even more.
9.) 08 May 2025 18:46:29
German. Why can’t they both be mentioned in the same sentence? You just mentioned them both in the same sentence ???.
10.) 08 May 2025 19:59:20
Garnacho is still young and has a lot of potential to develop ahead of him, which he will need if he is to reach the top.
For me the problem with him is that he is a player who plays on instinct more than thought, and I think he is trying too hard to be like his idol (Ronaldo) and he just isn't the same kind of player. For a start he doesn't have Ronaldo's physicality, his speed or his ability in the air. Yet he wants to try and get the ball wide and cut in and shoot every single time. Which wouldn't be a problem if he was actually good at shooting. But a quick look at his stats highlights a player who should be looking to create chances not finish them.
While he is in the 98th percentile for shots taken, he is in the 26th percentile for goals scored. Which makes sense when you realise that he only gets 32% of his shots on target which puts him in the 23rd percentile across Europe's top five leagues.
He just isn't a natural finisher, probably because he plays on instinct which leads his to often snatch at shots or take shots from poor positions because he sees sight of the goal.
I've always said that I feel he plays better on the right than the left as it forces him to pass more and think about what he is going to do. He plays more with his head up.
He's got that knack of getting into good positions and instigating attacks, but he needs to learn to keep his head up and look to play others in to better shooting positions far more.
I saw a stat the other day that Garnacho actually starts more attacks in our team than Bruno. The difference is his attacks often go nowhere due to poor decisions he makes. Either running down a blind alley and losing the ball, shooting off target from distance or from a tight angle, or just holding on to the ball for too long allowing the opposition to get back in shape.
I'm on the fence with him as to whether he will develop that side of his game to the degree needed for him to ultimately be a success here.
He has the talent in his feet, it's whether he has what is needed between his ears. There is no place in Amorim's team for a knock-off Temu Ronaldo wannabe. If that is the player Garnacho is determined to be then he won't make it. If he listens to the manager/ coaches and commits to developing into being the best Garnacho then he has every chance.
I'd be sad if he left, but I'd also understand it.
11.) 08 May 2025 20:50:01
Aot are fixated on the Garnacho of old. Look at the Garnacho of now, he has changed, for the better.
He must stay.
At this point, if I had to choose between Garnacho and Amad being sold, it would be the latter.
12.) 08 May 2025 20:59:23
Blimey. Think Amad is literally the last player I’d sell at this club.
13.) 08 May 2025 22:59:32
Wow jimbob that's ludicrous imo. Garnacho is definitely not in the must stay category.
Really good potential and a good player but no player is a must stay least of all him.
14.) 08 May 2025 23:22:30
I don't think either should be Spenno.
In another year, see where everyone is, that's my opinion, aside from the obvious deadwood, which neither Garnacho or Amad fall into. Also Mainoo. I can't believe any of those names are being mooted for sale even. But that is the discussion.
15.) 09 May 2025 00:42:47
If you all want to sell Amad, can you send him our way? I'd love for him to deputies and eventually replace Salah ;)
But jokes aside, I think Garnacho has impressed me in recent games. His head has deflated and he has gone back to that hardworking player he used to be before his ego got the better of him. If he continues this way, I can see him growing into a great player.
16.) 09 May 2025 07:20:48
Garnacho looked great tonight didn’t he! Such a poor finisher, hopefully he is sold along with Ugarte, no surprise the team got much better when Ugarte out of midfield, and how much difference Amad made, he done more in 2 mins then Garnacho did in 60 mins, Cas looks much better with another beside him, Ugarte just not got the legs the mobility or the passing, I’m actually not sure what he even brings to the team….
17.) 09 May 2025 07:51:28
100% sell Garnacho
100% sell Rasmus
100% sell Ugarte
100% sell Antony
100% sell Rashford
100% sell Martinez
100% sell Deligt
100% sell Onana
No loans just get rid, and replace this lot with proper players, Amad done more in 2 mins then Garnacho in 60
Cas looks much better without Ugarte next to him
Rasmus, championship striker at best in U. K.
Martinez and Deligt too many injuries and not that great anyway
Mainoo replace if good offer comes in, or just keep as squad player, but he clearly thinks he is a starter so may need to be sold.
18.) 09 May 2025 10:18:53
I haven't been Garnacho's biggest fan German but I can see improvement and maturity from him under Amorim. I can also see that last night along with others he looked really tired. He plays nearly every gameand gives his all. He is never injured and is 21 in a struggling team that every single action is examined by the media. It's easy to be critical but you must also give credit at times.
19.) 09 May 2025 11:00:56
German this summer we can't sell martinez he is injured and won't complete any medical.
Ugarte is in his 1st season and warrants a squad place next season imo. He has improved as the season has gone on. He is limited in his passing but has other good attributes. I think we need 2 new midfielder in there who can start and then have ugarte and collyer to compliment them.
The rest of your list i'd agree with.
20.) 09 May 2025 11:09:20
Guess someone's been playing Football Manager again :D
Ugarte going nowhere so soon after joining and I reckon de Ligt is a likely captain if Fernandes goes.
21.) 09 May 2025 12:30:24
Yawn, Ugarte has been superb in bigger games, he's got character too, same as De Ligt. We need characters and leaders in this team of few leaders. Some people have no idea what makes a "team". I wonder how well Yamal would do in the premier league right now? Yes he would be good but he wouldn't get special treatment and it is more physical. And Yamal has great technical players around him. Very clever in that when he plays a pass or shoots he falls over like Bernardo Silva, Diaz and the rest so that he gets a freekick if the pass or shot doesn't come off.
22.) 09 May 2025 12:50:11
Never heard a more delusional fan than German. Wants rid of ugarte martinez and de ligt ?.
23.) 09 May 2025 15:03:37
Why not what one of them is any good then….
Deligt been injured most of his career, when he does play, slow and ponderous
Martinez another injured more then he plays and also a liability
Ugarte can’t pass a ball 10 yards, not mobile or got the legs and RA don’t even fancy him
So all 3 a waste of time, not sure why that’s delusional, if you want these 3 players in the team, then your clearly happy being in bottom half of table!
24.) 09 May 2025 16:28:02
German "RA don't even fancy him"? But starts him in big games? When did you last speak to RA for his opinion? Ugarte can pass, players can have poor games in possession and that's why sometimes they get subbed off. De Ligt would have started if he were fit. He puts his body on the line for the team. He just needs rhythm, your more likely to get injured when you've just come back from an injury. It's conditioning. I'm convinced you are just a troll or you actually just support somone else and you've got too much time on your hands.
You could be Onethirddingle too?
25.) 09 May 2025 17:38:50
De Ligt is quality IMO. Ugarye I'm not yet convinced of but I'd be happy for him to have another season.
Garnacho has shown signs of improvement but just needs to. improve his shooting. He also needs to be played on the right. I'd give him another season.
26.) 10 May 2025 05:29:27
If Yamal played for United and had a bad game he would suddenly be the worst player ever and would be labelled deadwood.
27.) 10 May 2025 07:25:30
I can’t see the Deligt quality bit, he been injured most of his career, he is slow and ponderous and hence why we are looking for a new CB…
Ugarte is woeful in my opinion.
Garnacho needs cashing in on, just not suited to what RA is trying to build, plus you got to take your chances or at least hit the target, he don’t.
28.) 10 May 2025 13:17:38
RA doesn't rate Ugarte but plays him whenever he's fit. I've figured out who Germansuppclub is guys.
It's Eni Aluko. Talks as much nonsense.
29.) 10 May 2025 13:22:39
What's your opinion on Ugarte, German?
13 Apr 2025 20:05:23
Both United and Spurs woeful in defense today, maybe with next Thursday weighing heavily on their respective minds. We gifted 2, Spurs gifted 4.
First half was actually not bad. If the ref had awarded a penalty to us just before they scored their second, I don't think it would have been overturned. Definitely a push in the back. After their goal the team capitulated. Newcastle are on a hot streak and it showed. Men v boys. However It was only a little worse than I expected given the starting midfield and a back 3 of Yoro, Lindelof and Mazraoui. I'd keep Bayandir in on Thursday.
1.) 13 Apr 2025 21:43:45
3 mistakes for 3 of the goals and wrong decision making for the pass for their first goal sums our season up.
But if this lot think they can win the Europa they are dreaming
Was expected to lose with the changes and players being rested for Thursday and the fact Newcastle are a miles better team than us
But the way we get beat annoys me and it’s happened now for over 5 years
We can’t just get beat 1-0 or 2-1 and be like “oh we were unlucky
We haven’t put in a proper performance for 90 minutes for as long as I can remember.
Glad when the season is over but if they cannot get up for Thursday knowing this competitions reward.
But the senior figures need to be as ruthless getting rid of players as they were sacking the people who have lost their jobs
Half the team needs replacing…
And as for the keeper he is just as poor as Onana both absolutely stink.
02 Apr 2025 15:25:26
What I saw last night was a generally excellent performance against a highly effective and organized defensive team. Except for a brief period at the beginning of the second half, United dominated pretty much the whole game. We had plenty chances. We hit the bar, a clearance off the line etc, but unfortunately it's the same old story: we simply don't have any goal scorers. If you didn't know otherwise you would have guessed the table positions were reversed and the home side has snatched a victory from the better team.
Tactically I thought we were set up just right. I was impressed that we created clear heading opportunities at least 4 times from corners. That's a major improvement. We didn't concede from any set piece. Also an improvement.
The result was disappointing but it's abundantly clear that Amorim is starting to impose his style and attitude on the team. We're far more solid and generally playing better football notwithstanding some very sloppy periods. I expect the board to support him to the maximum over the summer, obviously limited by PSR issues. If we get players back and have a fully fit squad maybe we will win the Europa. Let's hope so. Doing so will increase next years revenues by £50m+ between competition and sponsorship moneys. It will speed the rebuild considerably.
1.) 02 Apr 2025 22:55:09
Agreed. Said months ago, Europa was the target when it was obvious the squad is I'll prepared for the PL.
Changes are afoot, with or without the UCL, but that will expedite proceedings!
2.) 03 Apr 2025 12:34:24
Also noted of late we are crossing the ball into the box more than the usual run to the byline and cut it back.
3.) 03 Apr 2025 13:02:11
Couldn't agree more, Shaw ?.
4.) 03 Apr 2025 13:36:28
Garnacho was shocking so wastful never looks up.
I don't knbow how he stayed on the pitch so long.
31 Mar 2025 23:14:29
Pellegrini on Antony: "It's not a coincidence Man United paid €100M for him. Antony is demonstrating his capacity to be a practical player. Now Antony is more focused on finishing the play, on taking crosses. He shows a lot of humility to evolve in his career because he is still young"
Given all the praise both are receiving from managers and the press we should be able to raise £150m+ for Antony and Rashford this summer! Or will the hyped up enthusiasm suddenly dissipate when it comes to putting money on the table?
1.) 01 Apr 2025 07:16:43
70 to 75 at most for the pair.
2.) 01 Apr 2025 07:30:31
Be over the moon if we got 100m for the both of them, but we all know that’s not going to happen.
3.) 01 Apr 2025 09:21:40
I hope that some of the numbers put out there are all click bait. Reality is that Rashford, Antony and Sancho are good players in the right team or league.
Antony was never worth the money we paid but is better than the player he ended up being with us. If we can get £30m/ 40m then we have done well.
Rashford we have a deal on the table potentially with Villa should they want to take it up and likely are in Europe. We may be able to get a bit more if he has a good end of the year but I thinl the £40m valuation to also get his wages off the books is fair.
Sancho we can only hope that Chelsea follow through with the obligation and don't pay the £5m exit deal (as funny as that would be) . Even if they decide to then send him out to the Bundesliga and likely turn a small profit.
Ignoring the PSR element that would bring in around £100m from players that have offered nothing over the past season.
4.) 01 Apr 2025 09:34:16
£150m? Having a laugh. :D
Thought the potential Rashford to Villa fee was already agreed (£40m? ) although Emery alluded to it being complex and based on certain factors by the end of the season.
I'd expect similar for Antony.
5.) 01 Apr 2025 12:50:47
I don't think we will get 100 million for the three of them (Sancho. Rashford and Antony) .
6.) 01 Apr 2025 13:44:25
Geez. I was a joke.
7.) 01 Apr 2025 16:26:28
simO1975 I think it's entirely attainable to get 100M for those three. 25M Sancho, 40M Rashford, 35M Antony are all fees I think we should expect. They didn't work out for us, but that doesn't mean we need to view them as complete dross. All three can excel when given more space. The intensity of the EPL and the requirement to do off the ball work is something that I think all three struggle with, but Sancho and Antony have demonstrated in other leagues how good they can be with the extra space.
8.) 01 Apr 2025 19:46:03
Still are shawthing.
9.) 02 Apr 2025 00:35:40
Not a hope in hell of getting a fee for Antony be loaned out again nxt season iv watched a couple of Betis games Antonys done nothing spectacular.
24 Mar 2025 14:12:17
Re: Man Utd women
"The Barclays WSL 2024-25 season runs from September to May, and at the end of each season, the top three teams from the Barclays WSL qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League, with the team finishing bottom relegated to the Barclays WC. "
Looks like one of Palace or Villa is in the toilet.
26 Feb 2025 15:50:36
They are not taking dividends at the moment. The family were all assuaged by the partial sale of shares to SJR.
26 Jan 2025 16:47:09
If Antony is really being paid £200k per week and cost us £80m, by the time agents loan fees are taken into account it's estimated the loan will save us £1.5m out of his total £25m+ per year cost Better than nothing I suppose.
22 Jan 2025 13:41:30
Napoli will not pay that much. I can't see us getting more than £50m anywhere at this time. If Amorim wants wing backs rather than wings then maybe he's not the right profile however talented he may or may not be.
13 Jan 2025 15:38:47
Plus, I am sure Kobbie and his agent are looking for a decent pay raise in the interim, which will no doubt be forthcoming if we can get rid of Rashford and Casemiro. He's not going to be held to £20k a week until 2027. Given his potential it would take upwards of £75m for the club to sell him.
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.
14 May 2025 12:11:09
Tim. they might be receiving management and/ or directors fees but they are not receiving dividends at this time. No one is.
08 May 2025 16:44:12
Like Antony, if Garnacho was playing in another league and with better players around him he would have more time and be more successful. IF he capitalizes on his chances, and continues to improve his final ball, we will be talking about him in the same breath. He'll be contributing to 20-30 a season.
05 May 2025 23:57:51
Most definitely improved the quality of his final ball. He's getting to the byline and pulling the ball back into dangerously positions. If he and Amad kick on next season and we can get a really good CF I can see us scoring a good deal more goals.
02 May 2025 22:57:57
You can at least see why having Maguire in the squad next year is not a bad call. From an economic point of view it defers having to spend another £40-£60m on a top class CB while allowing some of our younger players an extra year to see if they can make the grade, ultimately making an expensive acquisition unnecessary. And let's face it, if we do end up winning the tournament which should generate around £80m additional income we can thank Maguire for his major contributions. He may not rank amongst the best defenders, but he is a true professional and gives 100%. Well worth keeping for another year for £15m compared to probably twice that in pay and amortization for a serious replacement. Despite injuries, with a few exceptions, scoring has been a bigger problem than defence. Plenty of games recently where we've been the better side but failed to capitalize on our chances.
27 Apr 2025 22:48:56
The football we've been playing isn't that bad. We just don't have players with an any great aptitude for scoring. We also still tend to make really bad mistakes which seem inevitably to lead to goals against the run of play. So, two problems that need fixing, and it could not be done during the season. Amorin has had to make do with the players he has. Today, once again, we created the better chances.
If the manager is backed in the summer with the right calibre of new players and he still fails then, yes, he should and will no doubt be fired. In any event, if my some miracle we actually win the Europa, I would actually argue that Amorim's first partial season has been a success. We will be in the Champions League, we'll have more money, and be more attractive to potential targets. We will also have started to develop a clear style of play which has been creating more chances than have put opponents. Even if we fail at the last hurdle Amorim has done enough for me to justify his tenure and at least one opportunity to start acquiring the type of players he wants.