Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Note in OP, 13/8

Whatsisname

Hococop wrote: »

Wow crazy. Where are they landing now

No idea, not sure why they wouldn't have just landed in Liverpool.


Something about trophyware in Merseyside I'd say.

VW 1

It's to do with a flight from Doha to Manchester being escorted in to the airport by the RAF after the pilot receiving a report there may be a device on board. Guessing it had a knock on effect to other flights landing.

zarquon

Hococop wrote: »

Wow crazy. Where are they landing now

Just heard it on the radio apparently a device on another plane landing in Manchester but not sure how genuine the threat is

Apparently it was a league trophy found on the Liverpool team flight. It was reported by the squad as an unrecognizable and suspicious looking object!

RobertKK

rockal wrote: »

Was impressed when I saw him play a year ago in pre season.
Scholesy rates him better than Januzai
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-scholes-slams-manchester-united-7334702

Have to say Scholes said what I felt too, his preseason last year deserved far more than being sent out on loan.

I bet he will feel really pissed off if he gets the same treatment again, but I don't expect LVG to make that mistake.

rockal

Hococop wrote: »

Wow crazy. Where are they landing now

Diverting to Rome to pick up Strootman

homerjay2005

looks like its shaping up to land now!

RobertKK

Qatar sponsors terrorism but is a friend of the west and man city, maybe a Man City link with United on the way to land :P

Blatter

I don't see where Lingard fits in this season, even as a squad player. Far too much competition for his position, he'll have to go out on loan.

RobertKK

Blatter wrote: »

I don't see where Lingard fits in this season, even as a squad player. Far too much competition for his position, he'll have to go out on loan.

I could be very wrong, but wasn't he dropped back into midfield when United went 4-3-3?

homerjay2005

that Plane that just landed live on Sky News there was the United plane...

bmcc10

Blatter wrote: »

I don't see where Lingard fits in this season, even as a squad player. Far too much competition for his position, he'll have to go out on loan.

Lingard is probaly the most versatile young player we have.

TheDoc

Disappointed at lack of association with terror threat and prospect of Tom Cleverly continuing in midfield.

bangkok

bmcc10 wrote: »

Lingard is probaly the most versatile young player we have.

januzaj says hello

Blatter

RobertKK wrote: »

I could be very wrong, but wasn't he dropped back into midfield when United went 4-3-3?

They didn't switch to 4-3-3?

bmcc10 wrote: »

Lingard is probaly the most versatile young player we have.

No use in being versatile if you're still not going to get much game time.

Lord TSC

I did feel at times that we were using a front 3 with it being...

Mata

---

Rooney

---

Hernandez

....and then, from time to time, Mata would drop back and in behind the other two so we had a front 2 and a #10. Seemed to drift back and forth between the two, especially then when Nani came on as well.

Whatsisname

Picture of suspect escorted off the plane

Macca07

I'd be very suprised if Lingard and Powell aren't sent on loan to a PL club this season. Think there is too much competition for their position to warrant them staying at the club, especially with no European football this season.

Adamocovic

Nice win, judging by a few of the pages on the match thread I think I made the right decision staying away from it during the match ha.

I imagine we will see the players VG doesn't think have a future leaving within the next week. I can't see him dragging it out very long. Hell probably give them a day of rest then tell the players who aren't part of his plan.

Going to be an interesting next two weeks. Cant wait for league to start.

TheTownie

Blatter wrote: »

They didn't switch to 4-3-3?

Only going to watch the 2nd half now but the vine video posted on the previous page, LVG says he switched to 4-3-3.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91584224&postcount=4785

Giggsy11

TheTownie wrote: »

Only going to watch the 2nd half now but the vine video posted on the previous page, LVG says he switched to 4-3-3.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91584224&postcount=4785

I think that was old press conference where he was explaining about win against Mexico.

IrishIrish

TheTownie wrote: »

Only going to watch the 2nd half now but the vine video posted on the previous page, LVG says he switched to 4-3-3.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91584224&postcount=4785

He is talking about playing Mexico during the world cup in the Vine.

RobertKK

It looked 4-3-3 in the second half, don't think Nani was playing wing back.

Blatter

Lord TSC wrote: »

I did feel at times that we were using a front 3 with it being...

Mata

---

Rooney

---

Hernandez

....and then, from time to time, Mata would drop back and in behind the other two so we had a front 2 and a #10. Seemed to drift back and forth between the two, especially then when Nani came on as well.

There was a bit of fluidity in the forward positions alright but I was fairly sure we were always 3 at the back with two wing backs, hense no 4-3-3.

I think there a vine going around today where LVG mentions changing to 4-3-3 and coming back to win, but I think that's from a few days ago and he was talking about a Holland match at the WC (v Australia or Mexico) but people think he's referring to the match last night.

Giggsy11

RobertKK wrote: »

It looked 4-3-3 in the second half, don't think Nani was playing wing back.

Nani was striker, Young played as wing back whole game. Shaw as LWB. Jones, Smalling and Blackett as CBs.

Blatter

RobertKK wrote: »

It looked 4-3-3 in the second half, don't think Nani was playing wing back.

Nani was up front. Young and Shaw were the wingbacks.

Mikeyt086

Ehh... This is utterly magnificent.

https://twitter.com/unitedology/status/496411354086252545

bucketybuck

Adamocovic wrote: »

I imagine we will see the players VG doesn't think have a future leaving within the next week. I can't see him dragging it out very long. Hell probably give them a day of rest then tell the players who aren't part of his plan.

I certainly hope so. No more excuses, the world cup is over, the pre-season tour is over, he has had time to assess the players, he has had time to identify targets, there can no longer be any excuses for avoiding transfers.

homerjay2005

Irishcrx

bucketybuck wrote: »

I certainly hope so. No more excuses, the world cup is over, the pre-season tour is over, he has had time to assess the players, he has had time to identify targets, there can no longer be any excuses for avoiding transfers.

There is no guarantee that because he sells players that we will buy anyone. He may feel he has what he needs in the team already and as said no european football.

Now I do think we need players , but I'm not LVG.

TheDoc

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Ehh... This is utterly magnificent.

https://twitter.com/unitedology/status/496411354086252545

That's brilliant

Giggsy11

Btw when Van Gaal was appointed how many were so sure about him falling out Rooney or Rooney getting axed first, now it looks like both like each other. Van Gaal praised Rooney and Rooney praised Van Gaal methods.

He is looking very fit and he is asked to stay upfront. Hopefully this season he will break Law's goal scoring record.

Backstreet Moyes

I presume if Kagawa was being considered as a cm option we would have seen him play there last night.

Giggsy11

Here is the transfer news we all are waiting for.

Milinkovic deal finalised

FK Vojvodina have confirmed a deal has been finalised with Manchester United for Vanja Milinkovic.
Club president Zoran Scepanovic addressed a press conference to announce the details of the transfer of the 17-year-old goalkeeper.

"After lengthy talks that have taken place over the past month, we have finally completed negotiations on Monday and we can officially inform the public that our young and promising goalkeeper has joined Manchester United," said Scepanovic.

"He will remain in Vojvodina for the next year, where he will be under the supervision of our experts and coaches from the English football giants, while continuing to train and perform in the jersey of his home club. This is an opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the realisation of this transfer. Can I point out Manchester United's very correct attitude."

The Reds announced in May that a move had been agreed and the teenager would be loaned back to his current side before arriving in Manchester after the Serbian season.

Although he only turned 17 in February, the 6ft 7in keeper is an Under-19 international for his country, along with his brother Sergej.

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http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Aug/manchester-united-finalise-deal-for-Vanja-Milinkovic.aspx?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ManUtd

Although he only turned 17 in February, the 6ft 7in keeper is an Under-19 international for his country, along with his brother Sergej

The ****, at this rate he will end up over 7 feet.

TheTownie

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Btw when Van Gaal was appointed how many were so sure about him falling out Rooney or Rooney getting axed first, now it looks like both like each other. Van Gaal praised Rooney and Rooney praised Van Gaal methods.

He is looking very fit and he is asked to stay upfront. Hopefully this season he will break Law's goal scoring record.

It was said quite a bit. Not sure how many, if any, were 100% sure they would clash but the idea of it stemmed from two points. Having two strong personalities and having an excess of no10s.

For now its happy families between them and its Kagawa who looks like the no10 who will get the chop.

So at the end of the day a quality no10 is still getting the chop or, at best, will see little game time. Not a situation I'm happy about but was inevitable given the imbalance in the squad.

ShaneU

That transfer was done a few months back

Giggsy11

IIRC there were reports that Van Gaal wants 20 first team outfield players for this season.

With the preseason done and players getting sold, we might end up with these players.

RB: Rafael, Valencia
LB: Shaw, Young
CB: Evans, Jones, Smalling, New CB

CM: Herrera, Fletcher, Carrick, Cleverley, New CM

AM: Mata, Kagawa, Januzaj.
ST: Rooney, RVP, Welbeck

That's 19 players and we have young players like Blackett, Keane, Powell, Varela.

RayCun

Giggsy11 wrote: »

RB: Rafael, Valencia
LB: Shaw, Young
CB: Evans, Jones, Smalling, New CB

CM: Herrera, Fletcher, Carrick, Cleverley, New CM

AM: Mata, Kagawa, Januzaj.
ST: Rooney, RVP, Welbeck

I don't think Valencia has done enough to impress LVG in pre-season, I'd hope for/expect a replacement.
If we get a new CB and CM too - and they are improvements on what we have, not squad players like Vermaelen would be - ...

De Gea
Jones Evans New CB
Shaw/Young Rafael
Herrera New CM
Mata
Rooney RVP

bmcc10

bangkok wrote: »

januzaj says hello

That your new catchphrase? You've gone from talking nonsense to just striking down any post that's made these days.

MagicIRL

bmcc10 wrote: »

That your new catchphrase? You've gone from talking nonsense to just striking down any post that's made these days.

Ah leave him alone. Toni Kroos stood him up. He's in a glass case of emotion.

homerjay2005

if we are to play 3 centerbacks, given our injury record there we need at least 6 players though perhaps he will include Blackett and Keane in that 6.

Macca07

Are Aon still the sponsors for the training kit?

Hococop

All in all a good day a good pre season tournament and now just recieved my Jersey from the Man United Store

http://i.imgur.com/J9xsJmJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/juprOyo.jpg

StaticAge11

I'd say we would need 2 centre halfs. Not necessarily big names, just decent players so we have plenty of cover

Donnielighto

Macca07 wrote: »

Are Aon still the sponsors for the training kit?

Yup. All training stuff AFAIK inc carrington.

Macca07

Giggsy11 wrote: »

The ****, at this rate he will end up over 7 feet.

Coat22

RayCun wrote: »

I don't think Valencia has done enough to impress LVG in pre-season, I'd hope for/expect a replacement.
If we get a new CB and CM too - and they are improvements on what we have, not squad players like Vermaelen would be - ...

De Gea
Jones Evans New CB
Shaw/Young Rafael
Herrera New CM
Mata
Rooney RVP

I would think Vermaelen would be an automatic pick ahead of any of the defenders that are there at the moment and reckon we need at least 2 new CBs urgently. I expect Jones to be given a chance this season but have my doubts it will work out, Evans also will see plenty of games but is not the answer if we’re serious about a title challenge. Smalling might not survive the transfer window but either way is a poor option for club of United’s ambitions. If we’re going to play 3-5-2 then we need at least 5 CBs to choose from but given the lack of talent out there I would settle for Vermaelen and another player of his quality for now.

Whatsisname

Coat22 wrote: »

I would think Vermaelen would be an automatic pick ahead of any of the defenders that are there at the moment and reckon we need at least 2 new CBs urgently. I expect Jones to be given a chance this season but have my doubts it will work out, Evans also will see plenty of games but is not the answer if we’re serious about a title challenge. Smalling might not survive the transfer window but either way is a poor option for club of United’s ambitions. If we’re going to play 3-5-2 then we need at least 5 CBs to choose from but given the lack of talent out there I would settle for Vermaelen and another player of his quality for now.

We've 3 senior CB's and you think we're going to sell another?

RayCun

Coat22 wrote: »

I would settle for Vermaelen and another player of his quality for now.

That is really settling

Coat22

Whatsisname wrote: »

We've 3 senior CB's and you think we're going to sell another?

If we can get 2 more in then yes I would.

RayCun wrote: »

That is really settling

There ain't a whole pile of world class CBs out there that are a) available and b) looking to join united so I would settle for Varmaelan and another for the season ahead and plan ahead (can't believe this wasn't already done) for next summer and bringing in someone of Hummels quality.

The fact that David Luis moved for €40M or whatever it was illustrates the lack fo CB availability out there

Lord TSC

(Benitez) told the Italian media: "It's hard not to talk about the transfer market -- names keep cropping up constantly. For Fellaini, it's all down to United, not us.

"In midfield, we're looking for a player with the right winning mentality. If Fellaini arrives immediately then there won't be any problem getting him used to our system.

"I have to draw up my list of players for the Champions League so we don't have much time. He's not been playing for United so we've just got to wait and be respectful.

"We'll wait until they get back to Europe and then maybe you journalists can change your headlines."

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/1973402/marouane-fellaini-deal-up-to-manchester-united-according-to-napoli-boss-rafa-benitez?