Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

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Headshot wrote: »

that reminds me

it's not just A or B there's probably C

ill use that in the next season when liverpool loose out on the CL and PL and there's only Carling cup left

:D

of course I joke

Do you not think maybe is a more appropriate word, especially if they come up against Ole's boys.:D

Liam O

I'd say the noise level probably had something to do with the larger number of kids there than usual who probably don't know many chants. They mentioned it in commentary that there were a huge amount of kids there

Mr.Nice Guy

Looks like it was a cracking game. Valencia is looking impressive and it's good to see Gibson having the confidence to go for goal.

Is the selection of Kuszczak an indication that he will get the nod over Foster?

Headshot

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Is the selection of Kuszczak an indication that he will get the nod over Foster?

no foster played in the 1st half

so it's pretty much in the air whose saf going to pick

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Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Looks like it was a cracking game. Valencia is looking impressive and it's good to see Gibson having the confidence to go for goal.

Is the selection of Kuszczak an indication that he will get the nod over Foster?

Foster started, Kuszack came on at half-time.

Mr.Nice Guy

Rats I was considering drafting Thomas into my FPL team. Guess I'll have to wait until the Shield.

flahavaj

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Rats I was considering drafting Thomas into my FPL team. Guess I'll have to wait until the Shield.

Foster is the new sly purchase du jour isn't he?:pac:

Shaneomac

Reckon Tommy K should probably get the nod Sunday. First half anyway. Is their a 3 sub limit in the Shield? Really happy with the lads performances from what ive seen. Is there anyway to keep up with the reserves without having MUTV? No word on a late night bid for Silva so far....

Liam O

tbf 'Cusack' had a pretty good game. One wonder save. Never really understand the amount of abuse that he gets. I mean he's never made any monumental mistakes and don't think I've said anywhere that he had a bad game.

Mitch Connor

Liam O wrote: »

tbf 'Cusack' had a pretty good game. One wonder save. Never really understand the amount of abuse that he gets. I mean he's never made any monumental mistakes and don't think I've said anywhere that he had a bad game.

His command of the box is terrible and always looks shaky coming for a high ball. He has very good reactions, even for a keeper, so he can make some fantastic saves, but he simply isn't good enough when coming to collect the ball. IMO.

Boggles

Question: Why do we call the PIG, the PIG?

Mitch Connor

Cause we can't spell his name. Pole In Goal

Boggles

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Cause we can't spell his name. Pole In Goal

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....Got Yeah!!

ShooterSF

Mitch Connor wrote: »

His command of the box is terrible and always looks shaky coming for a high ball. He has very good reactions, even for a keeper, so he can make some fantastic saves, but he simply isn't good enough when coming to collect the ball. IMO.

TBF I'd prefer the PIG taking a cross than Foster. He's the one who has made some memorable f'kups with crosses.

nicklauski

I was at the Watford game a couple of years back and PIG was playing that night. As Mitch said, he hasnt the command of the box and ability to deal with crosses. He looked particulary shaky then on crosses & he still does now. Don t get me wrong, I think he is a fantastic shot stopper (same can besaid about Foster) and produces some amazing reflex saves (see last night), but Id still think I'd go with Foster.

Mitch Connor

ShooterSF wrote: »

TBF I'd prefer the PIG taking a cross than Foster. He's the one who has made some memorable f'kups with crosses.

I dunno - i'd have a lack of confidence in both, but for me Foster at least looks like he has a plan when he goes for it and seems sure of his ability to get it. Tommy just looks nervous and unsure of himself coming for them by comparison.

With Foster I think it is a lack of match practice, with Tommy K I think it is a lack of ability. Could be very wrong, of course, just my opinion.

herbieflowers

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I dunno - i'd have a lack of confidence in both, but for me Foster at least looks like he has a plan when he goes for it and seems sure of his ability to get it. Tommy just looks nervous and unsure of himself coming for them by comparison.

With Foster I think it is a lack of match practice, with Tommy K I think it is a lack of ability. Could be very wrong, of course, just my opinion.

Yep, was impressed with both when they were at their previous respective clubs but it's a major step up for any player, let alone a goalkeeper, to make. The whole "not having much to do yet reliable when called upon" thing which makes top-class golaies. That said, a good run in the side for either will allow one to make a better judgement.

Though I can see Fergie splashing the cash on a goalie next summer.

Headshot

people know my thoughts on nani

so this should come as a shock

though Nani had a great pre-season,when he came on last night he really impressed me

Mikeyt086

He is a talented player.

No longer in Ronaldo's shadow, this season Nani can express himself. He always looked like the best player in the world against crap teams (and that one time against Arsenal) but hopefully he can improve his consistency.

Y2J_MUFC

Headshot wrote: »

people know my thoughts on nani

so this should come as a shock

though Nani had a great pre-season,when he came on last night he really impressed me

Couldn't agree more, I've said countless times that everyone needs to actually give him a chance.

dor83

Headshot wrote: »

people know my thoughts on nani

so this should come as a shock

though Nani had a great pre-season,when he came on last night he really impressed me

Yeah, he looked very good in any game I saw and I think with him and Valencia we would have two good crossers and both can also come inside too. I'm hoping he starts against Chelsea to see if he can do as well against them and if he does I would have him as first choice on the left for the start of the season.

Nalz

Headshot wrote: »

people know my thoughts on nani

so this should come as a shock

though Nani had a great pre-season,when he came on last night he really impressed me

if you watch the season review 2007/08, you'd think he should have got player of the year. To his credit at the start of that season he was involved of alot of goals and scored a few.

I was at the Spurs 5-2 game last season, and if I'd have got near him!! He so frustrating at times.

Mitch Connor

as an attacking option, i'd have Nani first choice ahead of Park and Tosic on the LW. He has had a good preseason, and he deserves a proper chance in the real game imo.

Headshot

Mitch Connor wrote: »

as an attacking option, i'd have Nani first choice ahead of Park and Tosic on the LW. He has had a good preseason, and he deserves a proper chance in the real game imo.

but I see Nani as a RW

seems to play better out there

Mikeyt086

Headshot wrote: »

but I see Nani as a RW

seems to play better out there

But that position belongs to Antonio "Goldenballs" Valencia

Headshot

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

But that position belongs to Antonio "Goldenballs" Valencia

but Nani could be a great second choice

Nani is utds Babel imo.

Both players were bought for big price tags.

Both have underperformed so far but have undoubted talent.

This season is massive for both players and I'd predict both of them to have their best year yet.

Mikeyt086

Headshot wrote: »

but Nani could be a great second choice

or 1st choice LW.

Sorry Headshot, but Tosic isnt ready just yet. Hate to break it to you

NaiveMelodies

Valencia is simply wanktastic!

If he can put 3 to 4 balls of similar quality as last night in every game he will cause havoc!!

kida

rarnes1 wrote: »

Nani is utds Babel imo.

Both players were bought for big price tags.

Both have underperformed so far but have undoubted talent.

This season is massive for both players and I'd predict both of them to have their best year yet.

Nani perfromed well in season before last, he also seems to have far more natural talent than Babel

dor83

Headshot wrote: »

but Nani could be a great second choice

I don't think so, I think he is the type of player who needs games to get the best out of him and he'll be very inconsistent if he doesn't get more regular football, that was one of his biggest problems last year imo.

Headshot

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

or 1st choice LW.

Sorry Headshot, but Tosic isnt ready just yet. Hate to break it to you

dammit

joking a side I wasnt bringing tosic into this

it's a long season and valencia wont be playing all the time,Nani will get his chances

Unearthly

Yes I hope my comments about Nani last season and this summer before pre season will be the type of comments that are quoted in a few years time with a load of ":D what an idiot" type posts laughing at me.

Eire-Dearg

Just did a community shield preview.

Hard to believe it's that time of year already, despite the endless nonsense of silly season the summer went so quickly. back to the grindstone that is top quality football

grames_bond

dor83 wrote: »

I don't think so, I think he is the type of player who needs games to get the best out of him and he'll be very inconsistent if he doesn't get more regular football, that was one of his biggest problems last year imo.

i agree with this, nani has had a greta preseason because he is getting a good run of games which is building his confidence, he needs a good run to find his comfort zone and really unleash the potential we all know is there! (and we do all know its there, just look at all the positive comments we have been saying about him :rolleyes: )

I was at the....west ham game last year (when he got sent off for his "headbutt") was infuriating seeign him then but confidence/maturity comes with game time!

Liam O

God dammit! I wake up this morning, pop on SSN and what's there 'Scott Sinclair completes loan move etc. Where's David Silva?

PHB

Nani needs gametime. Lots of it. His decision making still needs to drastically improve, and that'll only happen with a good run of games. Hope Fergie gives it to him as I think he has real talent.

I think its quite likely we might see a Fletcher-Carrick midfield combo as the first choice last season. Fletcher as we all know came on leaps and bounds last season, and if he continues his progress, he might make that position his own.

I'm interested to see what Fergie is going to do with Anderson. I suspect however that he's actually not quite sure. I'd like to see him return to an attacking midfield role, maybe on the left wing, or as an alternative to Carrick or Fletcher in the centre. IMO Hargreaves and Anderson will be our first choice CM pairing by the end of the season, but I still think Fergie needs to develop Anderson's attacking side a little bit more.

Boggles

PHB wrote: »

Nani needs gametime. Lots of it. His decision making still needs to drastically improve, and that'll only happen with a good run of games. Hope Fergie gives it to him as I think he has real talent.

I think its quite likely we might see a Fletcher-Carrick midfield combo as the first choice last season. Fletcher as we all know came on leaps and bounds last season, and if he continues his progress, he might make that position his own.

I'm interested to see what Fergie is going to do with Anderson. I suspect however that he's actually not quite sure. I'd like to see him return to an attacking midfield role, maybe on the left wing, or as an alternative to Carrick or Fletcher in the centre. IMO Hargreaves and Anderson will be our first choice CM pairing by the end of the season, but I still think Fergie needs to develop Anderson's attacking side a little bit more.

Carrick is light years ahead of Anderson, to suggest in 6 months he will have replaced him is farcical!!

Carrick is our best midfielder by some distance, I would put Scholes and Giggs ahead of Anderson too at this moment in time.

Midfield should be Carrick and a brilliant Fletcher.

Headshot

Boggles wrote: »

Carrick is light years ahead of Anderson, to suggest in 6 months he will have replaced him is farcical!!

Carrick is our best midfielder by some distance, I would put Scholes and Giggs ahead of Anderson too at this moment in time.

Midfield should be Carrick and a brilliant Fletcher.

WTF

bloody hell I know you dont rate ando but to say giggs and scholes is ahead of him

boggles my friend you are losing it

that's what the liverpool thread does to man utd fans

mirwillbeback

Lads, Villa fan here looking for a long awaited win this season !!!

How do you think Man U will line up most weeks, will Rooney, Berbatov AND Owen all start most games, or will Sir go with any 2 of 3?

Headshot

mirwillbeback wrote: »

Lads, Villa fan here looking for a long awaited win this season !!!

How do you think Man U will line up most weeks, will Rooney, Berbatov AND Owen all start most games, or will Sir go with any 2 of 3?

ff ehhh

berba and Rooney starting

owen to be an impact sub

Mitch Connor

mirwillbeback wrote: »

Lads, Villa fan here looking for a long awaited win this season !!!

How do you think Man U will line up most weeks, will Rooney, Berbatov AND Owen all start most games, or will Sir go with any 2 of 3?

I would say Berbatov and Rooney will be the first choice. don't see all 3 starting together at all - rarely if anything.

United will, imo, be playing a classic 442 this season I reckon, the signing of Valencia points to that.

Boggles

Headshot wrote: »

WTF

bloody hell I know you dont rate ando but to say giggs and scholes is ahead of him

boggles my friend you are losing it

that's what the liverpool thread does to man utd fans

Giggs played out of skin in the centre last season, he didn't deserve to win player of the year, but he more than deserved to be nominated plus I firmly believe if Scholes (with Tevez) started that Champions League final it would have been a different result.

Anderson instils zero confidence in me when I see him in the team.

Mitch Connor

Boggles wrote: »

Giggs played out of skin in the centre last season, he didn't deserve to win player of the year, but he more than deserved to be nominated plus I firmly believe if Scholes (with Tevez) started that Champions League final it would have been a different result.

Anderson instils zero confidence in me when I see him in the team.

if scholes had started instead of Ando, the result would have been the same imo. If he had started ahead of Giggs, it could well have been different.

for the record, i was saying Giggs should get the nod ahead of Scholes for the final. I was wrong.

mirwillbeback

Headshot wrote: »

ff ehhh

berba and Rooney starting

owen to be an impact sub

That's what I thought, but Owen is known to want in to the WC with england next year, and I wonder did he get some assurances about being picked? For what it's worth I think Owen will get a load of goals whatever way he's played.

Boggles

Mitch Connor wrote: »

if scholes had started instead of Ando, the result would have been the same imo. If he had started ahead of Giggs, it could well have been different.

for the record, i was saying Giggs should get the nod ahead of Scholes for the final. I was wrong.

Carrick and Scholes in centre, Tevez and Rooney up front.

Said it on the day, said it 10 minutes before the final and am still saying it today. Ferguson got the lineup wrong.

Headshot

Boggles wrote: »

Carrick and Scholes in centre, Tevez and Rooney up front.

Said it on the day, said it 10 minutes before the final and am still saying it today. Ferguson got the lineup wrong.

scholes hasnt been the same player since his eye problems

he has gone down hill alot and giggs just doesnt cut it in midfield for me

caffrey

Boggles wrote: »

Carrick and Scholes in centre, Tevez and Rooney up front.

Said it on the day, said it 10 minutes before the final and am still saying it today. Ferguson got the lineup wrong.

You got that right, That game was calling out for a person to hold onto the ball when needed and inch perfect passing. Enter Scholes

Boggles

Headshot wrote: »

scholes hasnt been the same player since his eye problems

Since his eye problems he has won 2 leagues and a champions league.

Headshot wrote: »

he has gone down hill alot and giggs just doesnt cut it in midfield for me

Go watch the Chelsea and Everton matches.

caffrey

Headshot wrote: »

scholes hasnt been the same player since his eye problems

he has gone down hill alot and giggs just doesnt cut it in midfield for me

I think he has done well adapting to playing by sense of smell. they trained him to smell feet really well and he can still put the ball on someones toe.