Manchester United Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - 2013/14 mod warning post#7259

ROCKMAN

Favourite ever United player, and why?

Denis Irwin.


First United game you attended? (Year, scorers, competition, etc)

West Ham 1988 League

Bar Messi & Ronaldo, if you could bring any current footballer to United, who would it be and why?

Falcao.

Favourite ever player never to play for United, and why?

Henry or Le Tiss ...Could just imagine the impact either could have made ,

Best player performance you've seen live (United or not)?

Have to think about this for awhile

NTMK

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Is it even possible that Kagawa isn't Utd standard? Fergie and now Moyes (so far) haven't played him much. Maybe he's not suited to the Premiership.

dont think thats whats happening with him tbh. Kagawa is definetly United standard but Between Adjusting him to the League and having Rooney at the club (i assume that Kagawa was brought in to play behind rooney but RVP was then signed)

He still made 20 appearences last season with 6 goals and tbh whats match fit for japan may not be whats match fit for united


Id give it a few more weeks before i start calling him a misfit

Thepoet85

Favourite ever United player, and why? Paul Scholes, just a class act. Miss him already


First United game you attended? (Year, scorers, competition, etc) Home to Arsenal a few years ago. We were beat 1-0 with Adebayor getting the winner near the end of the game.


Bar Messi & Ronaldo, if you could bring any current footballer to United, who would it be and why? Iniesta. One of the best players I've ever had the pleasure of seeing live. Fantastic player


Favourite ever player never to play for United, and why? Henry. Oozed class and ability. Hand gate aside that is :-D


Best player performance you've seen live (United or not)? Scholes, the many times I saw him

KH25

kryogen wrote: »

He has been playing basically a 442 with Welbeck as a support striker rather then a number 10, this has to change if Kagawa is to play, he is not a support striker

Fellaini arriving may allow that change to happen.

n32

Favourite ever United player, and why?

Paul Scholes, no explanation needed. Always got a feeling of excitement when his name was read out in old trafford.


First United game you attended? (Year, scorers, competition, etc)

AC Milan CL semi final 1st leg 2007

Bar Messi & Ronaldo, if you could bring any current footballer to United, who would it be and why?

Iniesta.

Favourite ever player never to play for United, and why?

Patrick Vieira, just imagine him and keane in the same team.Del Piero and the original Ronaldo

Best player performance you've seen live (United or not)?

Kaka in the 2007 semi final and Park v Chelsea in the league decider in 2011, he was just incredible, covered every blade of grass

Nailz

KH25 wrote: »

Fellaini arriving may allow that change to happen.

We're somewhat equipped to do it now too, I'm a big fan of the 3 attacking midfielder pivet formation that most of the other big teams play nowadays; like Real Madrid, Dortmund, Chelsea and pretty much half of the damn Bundesliga play.

If we were to set out like that now we would probably look something like this:

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DDG

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Rafael----Rio

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Vidic----Evra

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Carrick

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Fellaini

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---Nani---Kagawa---Rooney---

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van Persie

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Grand wee formation altogether, very balanced, very creative, caters for playing inside and out on the wings when needed. Rooney and Kagawa are easily interchangeable, gives Nani the option swap sides. Could add a whole new dimension to United's style.

IvySlayer

Saturday can't come quick enough

yabadabado

Nailz wrote: »

We're somewhat equipped to do it now too, I'm a big fan of the 3 attacking midfielder pivet formation that most of the other big teams play nowadays; like Real Madrid, Dortmund, Chelsea and pretty much half of the damn Bundesliga play.

If we were to set out like that now we would probably look something like this:

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DDG

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Rafael----Rio

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Vidic----Evra

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Carrick

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Fellaini

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---Nani---Kagawa---Rooney---

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van Persie

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Grand wee formation altogether, very balanced, very creative, caters for playing inside and out on the wings when needed. Rooney and Kagawa are easily interchangeable, gives Nani the option swap sides. Could add a whole new dimension to United's style.

Kagawa on the left and Rooney in the centre would be how I would like to see the team line up and I think its the strongest xi.Kagawa playing on the left but not a s a traditional winger would work well.He can cut in and let Evra provide the width.

redalan

Favourite ever United player, and why?

Cantona - he made our dreams come through.


First United game you attended? (Year, scorers, competition, etc)

Wasford 1984 League. 1-1 Strachan.

Bar Messi & Ronaldo, if you could bring any current footballer to United, who would it be and why?

not too sure

Favourite ever player never to play for United, and why?

(It pains me to say this but) Fowler. A lethal goal scorer

Best player performance you've seen live (United or not)?

Kanchelskis vs Notts County in 1991. The full back didnt have enough strength to hold him back

v3ttel

Trilla wrote: »

First United game you attended? (Year, scorers, competition, etc) vs
Aston Villa 1992/93 1-1 Hughes & Staunton goals

Did Staunton score a cracker of a free kick into the top corner? I think Villa had a white away jersey at the time, did they? Earliest game I have some recollection of watching fully...... I must have been 6 or so.

master-t

Favourite ever United player, and why?

Toss Up - Peter Schmeichel as I am a keeper and he was my idol. Roy Keane - The Ultimate leader on the pitch and for the Juve Game.

First United game you attended? (Year, scorers, competition, etc)

Nov 1998 vs Leeds United. It finished 3-2, Ole, Butt and Keane scored - cracking atmosphere too.

Bar Messi & Ronaldo, if you could bring any current footballer to United, who would it be and why?

Falcao or Muller

Favourite ever player never to play for United, and why?

Gerrard or Fat Ronaldo. Gerrard was and still shows he can be one of the world's best midfielders. Ronaldo - because I loved him as a striker. He was untouchable.

Best player performance you've seen live (United or not)?
The entire Ireland 11 against France in 2009 in Paris.

Giggsy11

Anderson vows to be ready

Outlining his aims for the season in an exclusive interview with Inside United, the official club magazine, Anderson stated: "I just want to play as many games as I can. I just hope I can stay clear of injuries.

"I’ve been training hard on the training pitch and in the gym, and working on my conditioning. I am pleased with how things are going and, whenever the manager needs me, I will be ready.

"I have been doing more running, which has helped my fitness. The physios in Portugal have helped me a lot, as have all the coaches at United. I have also been working hard myself. I have built up the strength in my knee, worked hard in training.

"I have been eating well and sleeping well, while I have also been coming into training on my days off to do more work. It has really helped me and I feel great."

During the in-depth interview with Inside United, which is out on Wednesday, Anderson reiterated his desire to steer clear of injuries in order to make a real impact throughout the champions' title defence.

"I think it’s a big season for me," he stressed. "For everyone. However, I don’t want to say that and then pick up another injury. I have often started seasons well, played six or seven games and then got injured.

"I’ll tell you at the end of the season if it’s been a big season for me!"

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/anderson-ready-to-make-a-real-contribution.aspx?pageNo=2

Good to hear that if true, working on off days to improve his fitness.

Macca07

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Anderson vows to be ready



http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/anderson-ready-to-make-a-real-contribution.aspx?pageNo=2

Good to hear that if true, working on off days to improve his fitness.

I think it's about time he realised this. He's not a athletic person like Ronaldo or Nani, he has to work on his fitness a lot more than they do, similar to Rooney.

tallaghtmick

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Anderson vows to be ready



http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/anderson-ready-to-make-a-real-contribution.aspx?pageNo=2

Good to hear that if true, working on off days to improve his fitness.

Nice to see that hes putting in the effort, I would love to see the Anderson we had in his 1st season before Fergie brain farted and thought DM would suit him :mad:

Pj!

master-t wrote: »

Favourite ever player never to play for United, and why?

Gerrard or Fat Ronaldo.

Pj!

Was actually watching videos of Anderson last night. Would be fantastic to get him fully fit for a season.

master-t

Pj! wrote: »

Huh??

Julez

master-t wrote: »

Huh??

I would imagine Gerrard!!

LostBoy101

Favourite ever United player, and why?

Roy Keane for me, outstanding leader on the pitch.

First United game you attended? (Year, scorers, competition, etc)

2005/2006 Manchester Derby, League. Van Nistelroy with a tap in and Vessel with a volley.

Bar Messi & Ronaldo, if you could bring any current footballer to United, who would it be and why?

Schweinsteiger, he is a man of steel and would fill in the Roy Keane gap.

Favourite ever player never to play for United, and why?

Ronaldinho, incredible player and always loved the game with passion.

Best player performance you've seen live (United or not)?

Man Utd vs Barcelona 1-0, 2008.

master-t

Pj! wrote: »

Was actually watching videos of Anderson last night. Would be fantastic to get him fully fit for a season.

It really would. A fit in form Anderson bursting forward from Midfield is a fine sight!

DM_7

I think it was the use of fat and what happened last time that term was used for the man from Brazil.

SirDelboy18

Kagawa's quotes about Moyes are pretty worrying.

Giggsy11

SirDelboy18 wrote: »

Kagawa's quotes about Moyes are pretty worrying.

Not really. He was asked about why is he not playing for which he replied "You have to ask manager" which media twisted it as "You should ask David Moyes why I'm not playing".

Vikram @onesiralex

Jesus , Kagawa gets asked why he doesn't start for #mufc and he politely says " thats a question for my manager" and the press ..well.

magnumbud

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Not really. He was asked about why is he not playing for which he replied "You have to ask manager" which media twisted it as "You should ask David Moyes why I'm not playing".

Vikram @onesiralex

thats what i assume happened. wouldnt be the first time something was twisted

J. Marston

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Anderson vows to be ready



http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/anderson-ready-to-make-a-real-contribution.aspx?pageNo=2

Good to hear that if true, working on off days to improve his fitness.

Too little, too late, in my opinion. He's at one of the biggest clubs in the world and it's taken him 6 years to eventually knuckle down.

kryogen

master-t wrote: »

Gerrard or Fat Ronaldo.
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Still one of the most irritatingly ignorant things you hear from "fans" about a legend.

The_Kew_Tour

He ain't Fat no more either.

kryogen

J. Marston wrote: »

Too little, too late, in my opinion. He's at one of the biggest clubs in the world and it's taken him 6 years to eventually knuckle down.

We don't actually know whats been going on behind the scenes, would you not put more blame on Fergie for example for putting up with a player for 6 years who hadn't knuckled down and didn't get what it meant to be a United player?

Schwiiing

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

He ain't Fat no more either.

You weren't watching The Italian Grand Prix at the weekend I assume.

Mitch Connor

J. Marston wrote: »

Too little, too late, in my opinion. He's at one of the biggest clubs in the world and it's taken him 6 years to eventually knuckle down.

well, while it may be nice to take such a hard line, in reality is a moronicly stupid stance to take.

While Anderson remains at the club - it should never be considered too late. It can be irritatingly late, but not too late.

For arguments sake - if Anderson was to get his fitness to Fletcher's level before his illness, and allied that to a consistency of performance - you would still want him kicked out, would you? I would assume not, because when Anderson plays to his best level (which is rare) he is a fantastic midfielder.

I said it in the summer, and I stick by it now - I think Moyes could be a fantastic manager for Anderson. He'll get Ando fit, and Ando is the style of midfielder I reckon Moyes will love. All action, a bit or everything.

Professional Griefer

Don't you get carded for calling him fat now?

dahat

Professional Griefer wrote: »

Don't you get carded for calling him fat now?

Back Seat modding is an offence too...

Professional Griefer

dahat wrote: »

Back Seat modding is an offence too...

Hey, all I was doing was asking a question.:pac:

Mitch Connor

Would like to see an Anderson - Fellaini partnership this weekend, think Anderson deserves some minutes. However, with the assumption that Carrick and Fellaini are the first choice partnership I think we have to start them, with an important CL game and the derby coming up - we need to get those two gelled.

dahat

Wasn't Anderson brough out to do extra shuttle sprints after the Swansea game even though he got 15/20 mins of action?

Anderson like a few more will have 12/18 months to prove themselves to Moyes,the squad men need to show they are worth keeping.

DM_7

The thing I find most interesting is Andersons comments on how he got back before only to end up getting injured after a few games.

It looks to me like Moyes has purposely avoided playing him while he gets into the right physical conditioning that will hopefully help him avoid further injury.

J. Marston

Mitch Connor wrote: »

well, while it may be nice to take such a hard line, in reality is a moronicly stupid stance to take.

While Anderson remains at the club - it should never be considered too late. It can be irritatingly late, but not too late.

For arguments sake - if Anderson was to get his fitness to Fletcher's level before his illness, and allied that to a consistency of performance - you would still want him kicked out, would you? I would assume not, because when Anderson plays to his best level (which is rare) he is a fantastic midfielder.

I said it in the summer, and I stick by it now - I think Moyes could be a fantastic manager for Anderson. He'll get Ando fit, and Ando is the style of midfielder I reckon Moyes will love. All action, a bit or everything.

After six years, it should be.

Al Capwned

I'm finding myself getting optimistic about Anderson's chances again.....

Rayne Wooney

If it's plain for us to see and the players as well, do people think the club have let Anderson slouch off the past 5 years?

It's kind of ridiculous if they're only putting him in a proper fitness program now, he should have been sent off to boot camp a few seasons ago when his fitness evidently started to hold him back.

kryogen

J. Marston wrote: »

After six years, it should be.

Way to just ignore the post you quoted

NUTZZ

RVP with two goals already tonight against Andorra.

Al Capwned

NUTZZ wrote: »

RVP with two goals already tonight against Andorra.

Take him off!!!

NUTZZ

Al Capwned wrote: »

Take him off!!!

He's looking for the hat trick apparently so it doesn't look likely at the moment.

NUTZZ

Game over, he's ok! Netherlands qualify for Brazil.

mike65

Kagawa wondering out loud.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/10/manchester-united-shinji-kagawa-david-moyes

"Please ask David Moyes why I'm not in the side," Kagawa told AFP. "It is frustrating not playing but to score a goal like that gives me confidence. Hopefully I can take that back to my club with me and things will improve. It's hard not playing regularly. Some days the frustration is worse than others – it comes in waves.

"So it's nice to come back to Japan and get to play, and to score felt good. I just have to keep working hard and keep pushing for my chance. When I get back it will be a challenge to get into the team.

"When I get back to my club I have to wait for my chance in the Champions League and the Premier League. I'm sure my chance will come."

Winston Payne

I wonder if I'll see an Irish player that I want in United's first team again in my lifetime.

kryogen

mike65 wrote: »

Kagawa wondering out loud.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/10/manchester-united-shinji-kagawa-david-moyes

You have a habit of posting a slanted version of something that has already been posted in this thread ya know.....

The_Kew_Tour

Winston Payne wrote: »

I wonder if I'll see an Irish player that I want in United's first team again in my lifetime.

Johnny Evans should play for us again.:pac::pac:



ya i know what you mean though...hard times coming.

2moreMinutes

Winston Payne wrote: »

I wonder if I'll see an Irish player that I want in United's first team again in my lifetime.

Only for Rafael, I'd love to see Seamie Coleman arrive in a few years time.

FortuneChip

NUTZZ wrote: »

Game over, he's ok! Netherlands qualify for Brazil.

So this is how Arsenal felt for years!