Manchester United Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - 2013/14

Vertigo100

Right some of you may have seen my post earlier about boozing in the Trafford centre while my missus was shopping.

I thought Juan Mata day couldn't get any better.

Then I got back to the apartment where we have wifi. I almost **** myself.

Me and herself went to the bookies this morning to put an accumulator on to keep the football interesting cos united weren't playing and to show her how to put on a bet. She had never been in a bookies.

£5 pounds and 12 selections later we are about to head out in Manchester with £1200 in my pocket.

Juan Mata day is the best day ever. Club. Casino. Strip club. That's our plan.

A number 7 jersey from the store tomorrow before we head back to Ireland too.

Nidgeweasel

KombuchaMshroom wrote: »

Don't know where to begin with this.

First and foremost we signed him to be a defensive midfielder, his job being to protect the defence win back the ball and bully the midfield. At his best for everton I would say only yaya does that job better in the league in terms of dominating the middle, Fellaini is probably the best in the league for taking the ball back, something we are hugely lacking.

Secondly, anyone who has watched him over the years clearly can see his is much more than just about chest pelting (whatever that even means) and elbows. He is very composed on the ball with a decent bit of skill about him and an ability to pick a past, he is no xavi or iniesta but seeing as this part of his game is the 2nd priority and he isnt the playmaker he does this quite well. He also offers us much needed aerial presence defending and attacking set pieces.

Admittedly his early united performances have failed to impress, but at least give the man a chance to get fit, click with the team and actually reach double figures in terms of appearances.

I find it funny that you insult his 6 or 7 starts so far, calling them cowardly even which is a ridiculous statement, completely dismissing his whole career at everton, and then 5 mins later say its a pity kagawa could be moved on, when he is living off his time at dortmund (im a fan of kagawa, but being honest he hasnt done it yet in a united jersey, still deserves his chance too though, just find your comment ironic and full of hypocrisy)

He wasn't bought to be a defensive midfielder. He was brought in as a midfielder. It is quite clear from the public courting of Fabregas and Herrera that a creative midfielder was the priority (which it is). Having failed to get their targets and in the final throes of deadline day the club moved for 'A' midfielder, Any midfielder and the only player they could get at such short notice. He wanted his big move and Everton were more than happy to oblige at an inflated fee. It was after the event then it's the case, right where do we stick him now- so he's faffed about the middle not really coming or going and was disastrous at key games like City away.

Michael Carrick is the defensive point of the midfield and a fine one too. A player who uses his brain instead of brawn to intercept, shield, move the play and he's been excellent at it since he joined.

The so called need for a bullyboy to harrass and hurry is rather primitive. Those players have their uses but it's becoming less and less so. I appreciate United are missing some bark in the middle of the field but we're a club who focuses (or did anyway) on possession. So possession is key, players like Carrick, Scholes, Fabregas, Kagawa et all People who can keep the ball, manufacture space. Back to Back league titles and European cup finals without a bully go some way to showing why it's not as critical as you think.

And yes, he has displayed cowardly tendencies since he's joined United. Watch him the next time he plays and you will see I'm very much correct. Pip Neville has alluded to similar albeit not in as direct a fashion. And he's not at Everton now, He's at Manchester United. Mediocrity and the glass ceiling mentality instilled there by Moyes won't cut it at this club. End of story. Everton was his level, and I suspect he'll return to that sooner rather than later.

Kagawa is a shame, he's an excellent, intelligent footballer. Key to Dortmund's success a few years ago and that was a great side. He's had chances and hasn't done enough. The way we set up doesn't maximise his ability & he doesn't really fit.

TheBunk1

Peanut Butter Jelly wrote: »

@_OfficialAgent_ World exclusive: #MUFC have submitted #Kroos bid. #FCB hesitant. Player wants move. His agent also keen. #Moyes #ManUtd #EPL #Transfers

All these ITK lads are the same, every tweet is an exclusive or even better a "world exclusive" . Why people even countenance any of their ****e as reliable is beyond me.

That clown Indykalia is doing well for himself thiugh. Got over 100K following him, the majority of which are ****ing gormless idiots that tweet him, telling him how he's spot on with all his info and how great he is. He gives them a retweet and their thirst for recognition is quenched. He's played it well though, must be getting some decent click money.

His previous tweets would name players etc, now he's more vague; like "EPL giants fight it out for Spanish star" or "£30million bid lodged for star striker. CONFIRMED. #mufc #afc #cfc". *click link to read full story (3 lines of rubbish).

They ignore all instances where they are shown up as frauds, but retweet any self-congratulatory, slap on the back ****e that their followers tweet to make them somehow look legit.

Fair play to them, they're prob making some money from sitting on their hole all day, picking names of players and clubs out of a hat and making a story out of it.

irishfeen

I take it we won't be hearing from Mata/Moyes tonight?

Technique

:eek:

MagicMarker

Jesus christ...

KH25

Some people have far too much time on their hands.

Saucy McKetchup

irishfeen wrote: »

I take it we won't be hearing from Mata/Moyes tonight?

On now

sigmundv

irishfeen wrote: »

I take it we won't be hearing from Mata/Moyes tonight?

Probably not. I have kept checking MUTV all day, but nothing more than the same bulleting with Mata getting off the helicopter, chatting to Moyes, hugging De Gea and walking up some stairs and entering the building with Moyes.

EDIT: And finally the interview is on!

irishfeen

KH25

GSPfan

Wikipedia is gas. Once my brother changed (ufc fighter) Vitor Belforts page to say he had died of Aids suddenly. I still laugh at the thought of anyone reading that for the few minutes it was up.

MagicMarker

Seeing Mata in red is weeeiiiiirrrd.

How Soon Is Now

irishfeen wrote: »

Jesus that photo looks mental looks photo shopped. Fecking Moe.

irishfeen

Juan Mata García Verified account
@juanmata10
Twitter oficial del jugador del Manchester United y de la selección española / Official Twitter account of Manchester United's player

ScummyMan

GSPfan

Soooo happy.

irishfeen

Onward and upwards people - A great day for Manchester United and Juan Mata

Nalz

MagicMarker wrote: »

Seeing Mata in red is weeeiiiiirrrd.

Spain?

irishfeen

sReq | uTeK

Delighted, get in.

Surely he has to play

mata roooney adnan/kags
Rvp

MagicMarker

Tuesday night can't come quick enough.

irishfeen

Mata -"Today is a very happy day... It’s a massive club and I feel very proud to be here"

Moyes - [Mata is] "one of the finest playmakers in the game". "It's a real pleasure to have secured his signature."

mewe

Thread's gone a bit like this :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1hcc1QvM2Q

sReq | uTeK

MagicMarker wrote: »

Tuesday night can't come quick enough.

Sub id say

Copper_pipe

*Puts mata in fantasy football team*

Saucy McKetchup

Am i right in saying Tuesdays match is not on tv?

Skylinehead

Max_Charger wrote: »

He's no Vidal but he's far from crap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFztsbGZAe8

Ah youtube, the perfect barometer of a player. I'm an Inter fan, he's crap. Yous can do much, much better.

sigmundv

Saucy McKetchup wrote: »

Am i right in saying Tuesdays match is not on tv?

You're right, but it will probably be on some foreign stream.

irishfeen

Manchester United ‏@ManUtd 2 mins
David Moyes is keen for Mata to play against Cardiff on Tuesday. “I’d like to get him involved if I can.” #mufcmata


Manchester United ‏@ManUtd 2 mins
On the prospect of making his #mufc debut, @JuanMata10 says: “I’m looking forward to playing my first game and to score.” #mufcmata

ScummyMan

irishfeen wrote: »

Manchester United ‏@ManUtd 2 mins
David Moyes is keen for Mata to play against Cardiff on Tuesday. “I’d like to get him involved if I can.” #mufcmata


Manchester United ‏@ManUtd 2 mins
On the prospect of making his #mufc debut, @JuanMata10 says: “I’m looking forward to playing my first game and to score.” #mufcmata

*Makes Mata captain of fantasy football team*

KH25

Good man. Already targeting the goals.

sReq | uTeK

KH25 wrote: »

Good man. Already targeting the goals.

Cleverly has just died inside

sigmundv

Who reckons RvP magically reappears now? From what I have heard he's fit, but he has not felt 100% himself. The prospect of playing with Mata behind him must make him want to get back on the pitch.

nullzero

We actually signed someone. Someone good. I need to sit down.

user2011

Mata is singed sealed and delivered :eek::D

keano2012

Man.UnitedLad wrote: »

*Makes Mata captain of fantasy football team*

Fcuk it...make him captain of united...vidic a hothead and mata prob deserves it....leave him take all the free kicks, penos, corners, goal kicks...everything

Deank

Sweet

irishfeen

sigmundv wrote: »

Who reckons RvP magically reappears now? From what I have heard he's fit, but he has not felt 100% himself. The prospect of playing with Mata behind him must make him want to get back on the pitch.

RVP did post this earlier ...

Welcome Juan Mata 👏 see you all tuesday ✌️

... maybe just maybe he could be back Tuesday night too

yomtea98

Matas website crashed.:pac:

A Brad Maddox Guy

Going over to the game on Tuesday. Hopefully get to see Mata in action

Soups123

Fantastic signing. Enjoy!

Antibac

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Cleverly has just died inside

Hard to believe Mata is only 1 year older than Cleverly

pistolpetes11

Your getting a gem , a gent to boot ,

Its like have an Ex go out with a friend ,

Saddened, but he is too good to be sitting on a bench.

I wish him all the best

GSPfan

I'm betting we will have a Centre Mid by the end of next week. I reckon we have a few targets and Cabaye may be a bit of a fall back plan. Kroos and Vidal are top of the list now but most likely ungettable.

newballsplease

bryangiggsy wrote: »

Andy Gray co commentating on bt sport. Love him or hate him hes back

Did he smash it?

yomtea98

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Be21R_nCYAAAkhF.jpg

yomtea98

yomtea98 wrote: »

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Be21R_nCYAAAkhF.jpg

Matas blog

Moneymaker

I'd be seriously salty if I was a Chelsea fan tonight.

What is Mourinho thinking....

Great player and by all accounts a great person too.

user2011

The last time I read about Cabaye he going PSG only thing holding it up is Newcastle discussing a fee for his replacement from Montpellier, Cabella (sp)