Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Lord TSC

We tear right through these.

Usual rules apply. Last thread saw us going from winning the league to a horrid losing streak to signing Depay. What's next?

First!

ElChe32

Mmmmmm new thread smell

GavRedKing

Lord TSC wrote: »

We tear right through these.

Usual rules apply. Last thread saw us going from winning the league to a horrid losing streak to signing Depay. What's next?

Finishing 5th :P

/runs

UnitedIrishman

Guessing we will see a back four of Valencia, Jones, Smalling and Shaw. Blind in front with Herrera and Fellaini and a front three of Young, Rooney, Mata.

Know it's not really the time for radically changing things but RVP looked sharp and I'd contemplate dropping Mata for him, having Ander play out right for Mata and play Fellaini deeper in beside Blind with Rooney at 10. We've pretty poor down the right hand side for the last few games and sidea know with Mata on that side now that a) he won't go dribbling past their LB so they can leave him 1v1 but mainly b) won't be crossing with his right foot so they can show him inside and put extra bodies inside. Leaves us awfully one dimensional at times (middle packed, no danger wide right so always ends up at Young) especially with Val's attempts at crossing.

Backstreet Moyes

Anymore updates on Rodgers?

Shanotheslayer

Nuts102 wrote: »

Anymore updates on Rodgers?

Still sh!te :pac:

Trigger

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=95389364&postcount=9997

Probably "Arsenal always finish 4th" notion that goes around..

Liam O

So we basically don't know the injury situation at the club with this mystery virus? If Evans and Jones are available it should be ok at the back providing Valencia hasn't picked it up but if any of the 3 starting midfielders (Herrera, Blind and Fellaini) have it then it could be bad against a team like Palace.

Rayne Wooney

I have a feeling Di Maria will be off to PSG, he probably would have stayed at Madrid his whole career given the option

As happy as I am with signing Depay I don't think he is an adequate replacement if we lose Di Maria so we would need another attacking signing

KH25

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I have a feeling Di Maria will be off to PSG, he probably would have stayed at Madrid his whole career given the option

As happy as I am with signing Depay I don't think he is an adequate replacement if we lose Di Maria so we would need another attacking signing

I'd demand Veratti as part of any deal for Di Maria.

Adamcp898

KH25 wrote: »

I'd demand Veratti as part of any deal for Di Maria.

Veratti + Marquinhos = Di Maria

Nemanrio

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed that Michael Carrick will miss the final three games of the season with a calf problem.

The midfielder was injured during the 4-2 win over Manchester City last month.

"We tried everything but now we have to think about next season," Van Gaal told MUTV. "He shall not play anymore this season, it's better now to focus for him on next season and being fit to start."



Van Gaal says he wanted to wait before signing PSV Eindhoven attacker Memphis Depay but revised that plan because of interest from Paris St-Germain.

"I have been forced to sign him," he said. "We have to focus on the top four but I had to handle it because otherwise he would have signed for PSG."

xtal191

KH25 wrote: »

I'd demand Veratti as part of any deal for Di Maria.

Veratti would be a great signing

Rayne Wooney

KH25 wrote: »

I'd demand Veratti as part of any deal for Di Maria.

Rumours are they need to sell to buy, Veratti would be fantastic alright

J. Marston

Carrick out for the rest of the season, a virus in the squad and away to Palace tomorrow.

Panic stations.

The_Kew_Tour

Valencia is probably the only player without any illness knowing our luck.

Rayne Wooney

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Valencia is probably the only player without any illness knowing our luck.

Pardiola will show up tomorrow too

I've never wanted Chelsea to win so much in my life

Hococop

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Pardiola will show up tomorrow too

I've never wanted Chelsea to win so much in my life

Tbf he has had a good season at palace which is why I'm worried

MagicIRL

Hopefully we'll play Di Maria from the start tomorrow. Him and Young giving width with Mata behind Rooney for the pressure on their defence. Fellaini's height may be needed, but I don't think he should start. Need to stretch the game asap.

Maximus Alexander

J. Marston wrote: »

Carrick out for the rest of the season, a virus in the squad and away to Palace tomorrow.

Panic stations.

kona

We need to go out and get a goal very quickly tomorrow IMO.

bucketybuck

kona wrote: »

We need to go out and get a goal very quickly tomorrow IMO.

Sources report that we are preparing a bid for a goal as we speak.

paulbok

bucketybuck wrote: »

Sources report that we are preparing a bid for a goal as we speak.

I haven't seen anything here from FutureGuy or Woodie about this so I'd say thats just more speculation by the media.:D

Giggsy11

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Pardiola will show up tomorrow too

I've never wanted Chelsea to win so much in my life

Last season vs Liverpool, admit it

Rayne Wooney

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Last season vs Liverpool, admit it

How could I forget

The Moldy Gowl

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Last season vs Liverpool, admit it

In hindsight, it would have been funnier if they won it, it would be so bittersweet right now.

Giggsy11

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

In hindsight, it would have been funnier if they won it, it would be so bittersweet right now.

Funnier if Liverpool won that game?

racso1975

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Funnier if Liverpool won that game?

Say he started friday pints early

MythicalMadMan

I wouldnt be too concerned about scoring against Palace, dont think they'd be able to setup as well defensively as the last few teams we have faced, we seem to be riding the bad varience wave in front of goal atm which will change eventually and hopefully this weekend. Palace do have a lot of pace on the counter though so could easily hit us, especially if we defend in the same manner as the Everton game.

Both teams have lost last 3 games.
Palace have conceeded 1.37 goals per game this season and at least one in each of the last 11 games they've played.

Might have a bit of Man utd win/over 2.5 goals.

will check odds when home later

Robson99

J. Marston wrote: »

Carrick out for the rest of the season, a virus in the squad and away to Palace tomorrow.

Panic stations.

Play Blind there with Herrera and Di Maria ahead of him. Middle of the park sorted

The_Kew_Tour

Palace have lost more home games then any other team, plus outside Bottom 3 only Villa have scored fewer goals.

In saying that we have only won 5 away so we can hardly be too confident.

Be confident of getting a result, just hope it 3 points, instead of 1.

mcratsix

I definitely think we will concede tomorrow. I also have a horrible feeling that LVG will want to play Rooney in midfield to fit RVP up front. Maybe Youngs run in the first team could be up, felt he was useless the last two games.

irish_man

The Depay signing reminds me of the Hazard signing for Chelsea. Both have built a good reputation in their own leagues yet still very young. Hopefully Depay can have the sort of impact Hazard had at Chelsea. Overall it's a very positive signing and I'm excited to see him in a United shirt.

MagicIRL

De Gea
Valencia (:() - Smalling - McNair - Shaw
Blind
Herrera - Di Maria
Mata - Rooney - Young
Rooney

I would love to see this team start against Palace.

Hococop

MagicIRL wrote: »

De Gea
Valencia (:() - Smalling - McNair - Shaw
Blind
Herrera - Di Maria
Mata - Rooney - Young
Rooney

I would love to see this team start against Palace.

Would be interesting to have a starting 12 and 2 Rooney's on the pitch ha

MagicIRL

Hococop wrote: »

Would be interesting to have a starting 12 and 2 Rooney's on the pitch ha

He'll be twice as good... or twice as bad. I'm not sure how it works really.

RobertKK

Telegraph has a 'How United might line up next season'.

Lloris
Clyne, Hummels Rojo, Blind
Young Carrick, Pogba
Bale, Rooney, Depay

ok they gave no formation but that is the 11 players they used.

Vic Vinegar

RobertKK wrote: »

Telegraph has a 'How United might line up next season'.

Lloris
Clyne, Hummels Rojo, Blind
Young Carrick, Pogba
Bale, Rooney, Depay

ok they gave no formation but that is the 11 players they used.

Shadowcomplex must have started working at the Telegraph.

Shanotheslayer

If United get that XI by next season I'll never post in the soccer forum again :pac:

Professional Griefer

Depay \o/

MagicMarker

I forgot all about Rojo, is he injured or wha?

Maximus Alexander

Depay is going to be sh*te like Di Maria. ThereISaidIt.

Whatsisname

I am so gay for Daley Blind.

Mitch Connor

Whatsisname wrote: »

I am so gay for Daley Blind.

vote yes for daley blind!

irishfeen

Mitch Connor wrote: »

vote yes for daley blind!

haha

Hococop

I think his missus would not be happy ha

Mitch Connor

Hococop wrote: »

I think his missus would not be happy ha

ok, she can join in... if she must.:rolleyes::eek:

The Moldy Gowl

His hair. How does he do that with it his hair. What product does he use?

I'm guessing it's probably a step up from mine. Same age as me with better hair and more money. I'll be his bro.

newballsplease

Its no coincidence that Utd hit decent form when Rooney was plucked out of Center Mid and put up front. Look at the last few games when LVG has reverted back to using Rooney in midfield. Same s**** performances. Im worried he will again go with Rooney in midfield and RVP up front tomorrow.
A risk if that happens. Play players in their natural position and we should win no problems.
Simples

MagicMarker

newballsplease wrote: »

Its no coincidence that Utd hit decent form when Rooney was plucked out of Center Mid and put up front. Look at the last few games when LVG has reverted back to using Rooney in midfield. Same s**** performances. Im worried he will again go with Rooney in midfield and RVP up front tomorrow.
A risk if that happens. Play players in their natural position and we should win no problems.
Simples

Rooney has been in midfield because of injuries.