Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Mod Note in OP, 25/3

Will I Amnt

Vic Vinegar wrote: »

It's Bahrain, i'd be surprised if they are in the top 100 teams in the world.

Neither are Spurs U21's...

thelad95

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

We have a habit of turning players to shít

Wouldn't be surprised if Falcao is one of the too goal scorers in Europe next season

Really? Falcao is just after recovering from what was a potentially career ending injury. He may never be the same player again. Yes, the supply to him has been non-existent in some games but he's also messed up a ridiculous number of 1-on-1's for a £45million pound striker. Can't all be put down to us.

Liam O

thelad95 wrote: »

Really? Falcao is just after recovering from what was a potentially career ending injury. He may never be the same player again. Yes, the supply to him has been non-existent in some games but he's also messed up a ridiculous number of 1-on-1's for a £45million pound striker. Can't all be put down to us.

Ridiculous number is hyperbolic to the max. He is a finisher, that's not something you lose because you've lost a yard of pace, which I'd be skeptical of too. When RVP and at times Rooney have misfired in similar circumstances this season and last season it's a problem with supply 100%. He has more assists for United than in his whole time in Spain. What does that tell you?

bangkok

astradave wrote: »

in Midfield? Cause that sure as feck aint were Cavani plays.. Cavani wouldnt take Felliani's current position in the team, Felliani is currently playing the box to box role on the left hand side..

What did you make of Felliani's performance on Sunday?

Against Liverpool? He was average, couple of good chest controls but apart from that was nothing special. Wasn't even in our top 5 performers that day, mata carrick, Herrera, smalling and blind all better

dor843088

Just watched Falcaos goals for Colombia. Not bad. Doesnt look like hes lost a lot of pace in the short clips I just watched . Hope this doesnt turn out to be one of utds greatest regrets if/when we let him go.

Liam O

dor843088 wrote: »

Just watched Falcaos goals for Colombia. Not bad. Doesnt look like hes lost a lot of pace in the short clips I just watched . Hope this doesnt turn out to be one of utds greatest regrets if/when we let him go.

It's Forlan all over again, not getting the luck, fans still love him and a manager not getting the best out of him while the club is transitioning to a new style with a lot of experimentation and good few average players in the squad.

mcratsix

I wouldnt really read much into a few goals vs Bahrain.
I wish he'd got on earlier vs liverpool, for Rooney. We were cruising and he could have got a good confidence boost with a goal.

Schwiiing

mcratsix wrote: »

I wouldnt really read much into a few goals vs Bahrain.
I wish he'd got on earlier vs liverpool, for Rooney. We were cruising and he could have got a good confidence boost with a goal.

We were cruising yet any time we had posession in the attacking 3rd Falcao came looking for the ball and it just ended up out wide with Valencia and Young and came to nothing. He couldn't do much when no one would give him the ball.

MagicIRL

I still maintain Falcao will come good for United. Whether he does it this season I don't know, but I would love him to be signed up during the summer.

Had he been brought on earlier during the Liverpool game I reckon he could've netted. This flowing style of football will suit him, especially with Mata the beloved in the team.

Mata makes everyone better. Fact.

Whatsisname

Anyone read r/reddevils? everyone is absolutely obsessed with Lacazette.

Mars Bar

ShooterSF wrote: »

Love it for 5 a side but can only wear it with the white facing out or its cut the nipples off me!

Wear a bra. That's what I do!

MagicIRL

Mars Bar wrote: »

Wear a bra. That's what I do!

Ohhhhh Matron!

Schwiiing

Danilo in the the Brazil side V France on ITV4 now. We've been linked with him recently.

bangkok

Whatsisname wrote: »

Anyone read r/reddevils? everyone is absolutely obsessed with Lacazette.

Having a great season in fairness

Mars Bar

Schwiiing wrote: »

Danilo in the the Brazil side V France on ITV4 now. We've been linked with him recently.

Was a beast on FM14 for me.

I say that as if it means something. It doesn't.

Liam O

bangkok wrote: »

Having a great season in fairness

He'd fit in nicely in Carrick's position alright.

adox

bangkok wrote: »

Against Liverpool? He was average, couple of good chest controls but apart from that was nothing special. Wasn't even in our top 5 performers that day, mata carrick, Herrera, smalling and blind all better

Blind was Utds second worst player on the day behind Rooney IMO.

Your refusal to acknowledge Fellainis prefromance in any way really does undermine the credibility of your opinions.

Lord TSC

Whatsisname wrote: »

Anyone read r/reddevils? everyone is absolutely obsessed with Lacazette.

Would adore us signing him

Copper_pipe

Since Fifa updated the matchday squads to the same team/formation as the one used vs Liverpool, Im on a big win streak with Man Utd

Maximus Alexander

Mars Bar wrote: »

Was a beast on FM14 for me.

I say that as if it means something. It doesn't.

You take that back right now!

adox wrote: »

Your refusal to acknowledge Fellainis prefromance in any way really does undermine the credibility of your opinions.

That's way down the list of things that undermine the credibility of his opinions :pac:

RichFTW

Mars Bar wrote: »

Was a beast on FM14 for me.

I say that as if it means something. It doesn't.

It means something to us FM fans!

Paulo Dybala scores for fun on my FM12 AFC Wimbledon team so I want United to sign him even though he isn't really what we need. He got banned for the Europa League final though, tragic end to the season for him.

Whatsisname

Craig Burley being 100% spot on.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=984351258241556&pnref=story

adox

adox wrote: »

Blind was Utds second worst player on the day behind Rooney IMO.

Your refusal to acknowledge Fellainis prefromance in any way really does undermine the credibility of your opinions.

And there's fúck all of that remaining as it is.

bangkok

adox wrote: »

Blind was Utds second worst player on the day behind Rooney IMO.

Your refusal to acknowledge Fellainis prefromance in any way really does undermine the credibility of your opinions.

I said he played excellent v spurs and deserved his man of the match award, but against Liverpool, please, he was average. What did he do that you think he warrants so much praise?

bangkok

Just did a quick search there for player ratings for Sunday and fellaini was given a 6, probably would have given him the same as well.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/11488523/Liverpool-vs-Manchester-United-player-ratings.html

Will I Amnt

I did a more in depth search and found 7 to be the most common rating.

bangkok

Will I Amnt wrote: »

I did a more in depth search and found 7 to be the most common rating.

7 wow above average, you would swear he did something amazing in the game, was very poor with the ball at his feet. If van gaal gets his targets come summer fellaini will find himself either on the bench or out the door

Will I Amnt

The most common rating for Mata was 8, so you can call it above average or slightly below the imperious one.

ShooterSF

bangkok wrote: »

Just did a quick search there for player ratings for Sunday and fellaini was given a 6, probably would have given him the same as well.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/11488523/Liverpool-vs-Manchester-United-player-ratings.html

Anyone that gives Gerrard as high a score as 2 for that "performance" shouldn't have their ratings taken seriously.

bangkok

Will I Amnt wrote: »

The most common rating for Mata was 8, so you can call it above average or slightly below the imperious one.

Just did a quick check there, 3 sites mata had a 9 on all 3, so don't really know what site your were looking at. Also if mata only got an 8 for his performance at anfield, there is no chance fellaini got a 7. Carrick had an 8 performance sure, mata was better than carrick and carrick was better than fellaini

Lord TSC

ShooterSF wrote: »

Anyone that gives Gerrard as high a score as 2 for that "performance" shouldn't have their ratings taken seriously.

I'd personally think your score shouldn't be higher than the number of minutes you played :pac:

Whatsisname

..didn't know anyone took ratings seriously..

Headshot

Im always a 9/10 myself

J. Marston

ShooterSF wrote: »

Anyone that gives Gerrard as high a score as 2 for that "performance" shouldn't have their ratings taken seriously.

He got a 4 in The Mirror.

bangkok

I see marquinhos has signed a new contract at psg, 1 less player to link with us come summer

The_Kew_Tour

To be honest I would have given Gerrard a 10.

He made sure we won the game.

Liam O

adox wrote: »

Blind was Utds second worst player on the day behind Rooney IMO.

Your refusal to acknowledge Fellainis prefromance in any way really does undermine the credibility of your opinions.

Harsh on Blind I think, he got done once but always seemed to be in a good position other than that. Young wasn't good again in a big game. Didn't even do the only thing he normally does well and beat players before his substandard crosses.

Comic Book Guy

J. Marston wrote: »

He got a 4 in The Mirror.

Yeah seen that, same as Moeno and Lallana!!

glued

J. Marston wrote: »

He got a 4 in The Mirror.

Isn't the Mirror full of ex-Liverpool players though. The only reason to buy that paper is to read the ramblings of King Kenny. The man consistently talks utter nonsense.

bangkok

J. Marston wrote: »

He got a 4 in The Mirror.

The mirror is probably one of the worst papers around although it is breaking a story that Sturridge is out for a month so if true happy days for our bid for top 4

Maximus Alexander

Stupid thread made me buy FM15. I'm looking at you Mars Bar.

The_Kew_Tour

In FM14 after about 6-7 seasons Thierry Henry was my Assistant as Irish Manager, Pep Guardiola was U19 manager and Jose was U21 manager and between us we had 0 qualifications.

Must...try....harder.

Hococop

Sturridge out for a month possibly. Improves our chances for top 4 even more now

brinty

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

In FM14 after about 6-7 seasons Thierry Henry was my Assistant as Irish Manager, Pep Guardiola was U19 manager and Jose was U21 manager and between us we had 0 qualifications.

Must...try....harder.

Jesus Kew i dont feel so bad about how 5h1t3 i've done at FM now
Thank

Mikeyt086

This absolute Prince.

Mod Edit: <Snip> PL games are copyrighted. Sorry lads

Quandary

I seriously hope that Herrera is one of the first names on every team sheet from now on. He is already starting to show his class and he could become a hugely important player for us. Midlfield players of his technical ability, aggression, and passing quality are essential for the kind of possession based football LVG is looking to play.

Up until about a month ago I was getting worried LVG didn't fancy Herrera or Mata and that they might be shipped out in the Summer. Let's hope how we played against Spurs and Liverpool is a sign of whats to come from this team now. If it is, I have to say it makes me a little bit excited

Liam McPoyle

My thoughts exactly.

We were able to control higher end teams like Spurs and LFC playing that way, I can't wait to see them deployed against the lesser teams, hopefully the Villa game will be the first showing.

Exciting times indeed.

MagicIRL

The best part of the Herrera video is that touch about 30 seconds in, or maybe it's the sheer devastation in the commentators voice when Mata buries it.

dor843088

Agreed hererra was a boss that day. Lets hope louis is done dicking around and sticks with this system and personnel. If it aint broke dont fix it Louis !

Mikeyt086

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

This absolute Prince.

Your Sig btw