Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2015 - Mod Post in OP 23/07

jayo26

GSPfan wrote: »

In a world where English players now seem to be all the rage for Clubs who need to comply with homegrown rules its a shock that Ross Barkley hasn't been talked about.

Can he play out wide in a front 3? He said he thinks he is a striker at heart.

I like him but very inconsistent and wouod cost a lot of money.

DM_7

Glad to hear positive noises about Hernandez staying. With his pace, finishing and excellent awareness in and around the box I would back him to score a good number of goals over the season. With the players added I would expect United to make more chances for him should he start in place or ahead of Rooney.

thelad95

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I didn't know Pedro existed until this week.

You mean the guy who scored against us in the 2011 Champions League final?

IamtheWalrus

thelad95 wrote: »

You mean the guy who scored against us in the 2011 Champions League final?

Him. Has he bagged many since?

Hococop

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Him. Has he bagged many since?

Quick wiki check shows in the last two seasons 30 goals in 104 appearance's

UnitedIrishman

GSPfan wrote: »

In a world where English players now seem to be all the rage for Clubs who need to comply with homegrown rules its a shock that Ross Barkley hasn't been talked about.

Can he play out wide in a front 3? He said he thinks he is a striker at heart.

Massively overrated for a long while but buzz has died down over time with his performances. Looks like he has all the attributes to be an excellent attacking midfielder but doesn't contribute enough goals or provide enough for the strikers. Ends up being a passenger in some games as a result.

Billy86

GSPfan wrote: »

In a world where English players now seem to be all the rage for Clubs who need to comply with homegrown rules its a shock that Ross Barkley hasn't been talked about.

Can he play out wide in a front 3? He said he thinks he is a striker at heart.

If he were Portuguese or South American, many of the same fans and pundits alike that talk him up quite often, would give out endlessly about him. Good player and all with very high potential but I see extremely little chance of him hitting it personally, and he is maddening to watch at times.

IamtheWalrus

Hococop wrote: »

Quick wiki check shows in the last two seasons 30 goals in 104 appearance's

I don't think Pedro would get a regular start at Utd.

bangkok

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I didn't know Pedro existed until this week.

pedro? seriously?! spanish international and Barcelona player

Liam O

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I don't think Pedro would get a regular start at Utd.

How would you know if you've never heard of him? Stupid post.

jayo26

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I don't think Pedro would get a regular start at Utd.

Are you related to jambomac???

Robson99

DM_7 wrote: »

Glad to hear positive noises about Hernandez staying. With his pace, finishing and excellent awareness in and around the box I would back him to score a good number of goals over the season. With the players added I would expect United to make more chances for him should he start in place or ahead of Rooney.

Dont think Hernandez is good enough as our alternative striker to Rooney and certainly not good enough as a CF in a 433. Would prefer to see Wilson get game time as IMO he will be a much better player than Hernandez once he gets some more games under his belt

MythicalMadMan

If Pedro was from space and called ETnio you'd all be raving about him

Few interesting facts now I've been reading up on him

In his last 10,217 apperances on earth the sun has risen an astounding 10,217 times leading many to believe him to be responsible for this amazing feat.

He was born with both a left foot and right foot and is looked on with jealousy from Man Utd stars, Valencia and DiMaria who were born with only each.

He grew continously year on year for the first 13 years of his life, many predicted he would be as tall as the eiffel tower by the time he died

Bitta Gossip

He once dated Lionel Messis great grandmother for a week when he invented the time machine

IamtheWalrus

Liam O wrote: »

How would you know if you've never heard of him? Stupid post.

Bit touchy?

He isn't in the Barca first 11. If Utd are replacing RvP with a Barca squad member, I'd be concerned. It was the same with you people pining over Thiago Alcântara, who amounted to nothing.

Kylo Ren

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I didn't know Pedro existed until this week.

Seriously? How?

That has me flabbergasted.

Billy86

Keno wrote: »

Seriously? How?

That has me flabbergasted.

Nah, Chelsea signed him last summer.


















I'll get me coat.

IamtheWalrus

Keno wrote: »

Seriously? How?

That has me flabbergasted.

I was using poetic license to prove my point. Obviously a literary device most are unaware of.

bangkok

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Bit touchy?

He isn't in the Barca first 11. If Utd are replacing RvP with a Barca squad member, I'd be concerned. It was the same with you people pining over Thiago Alcântara, who amounted to nothing.

pedro is class... the fact you have never heard of him is very strange. He scored the first goal against us in Champions league final at wembley.

He is not in starting 11 as he has messi suarez and neymar ahead of him.

he played 318 times for barca scoring nearly 100 goals. 1 in 3 for a winger

over 50 caps for spain.

he is class

either you have only started following football or have very limited knowledge of football i dont know

Liam O

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Bit touchy?

He isn't in the Barca first 11. If Utd are replacing RvP with a Barca squad member, I'd be concerned. It was the same with you people pining over Thiago Alcântara, who amounted to nothing.

Yeah he just starts for the 3rd best team in the world. What a failure. You're on form tonight.

Comic Book Guy

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Bit touchy?

He isn't in the Barca first 11. If Utd are replacing RvP with a Barca squad member, I'd be concerned. It was the same with you people pining over Thiago Alcântara, who amounted to nothing.

He Was out injured for the guts of a year in fairness to him.

MythicalMadMan

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I was using poetic license to prove my point. Obviously a literary device most are unaware of.

Dude your meant to say you were being hyperbolic, then someone will say they hate that word and ur a hipster. Then somelse will say its hipsterish to call someone hipster. Someone will bring Nani into the debate and Bangkock will somehow tie Fellaini being rusbbish into the whole debacle.

But this thread only works if people use the right words sheeeeeeeeesh

RobertKK

Give IamtheWalrus a break, I know Pedro from watching Spanish football, Spain but I would not have guessed Pedro was the person who scored against us in that CL match, like to forget bad memories...

Lord TSC

if the arguement is "we shouldn't sign someone who can't displace Messi, Suarez or Neymar from the Barcelona squad", we aren't going to be signing anyone every again :P

Hank Scorpio

I don't think Pedro is class, he's a good player but if it was between signing him and keeping Di Maria to try prove himself I'd side with Di Maria easily because he's capable of much more. Pedro is a bit brainless as a player imo and would end up frustrating people like Nani did. Obviously if Di Maria is leaving he'd be a good addition to the squad

Lord TSC

So we can go for Messi now too, yeah? :pac:

IamtheWalrus

Hank Scorpio wrote: »

I don't think Pedro is class

Hank Scorpio

Lord TSC wrote: »

So we can go for Messi now too, yeah? :pac:

That argument is an extreme one. I never fancied him as a player, and with the added physicality of the PL I'm not sure he'd be a success. I know Sanchez etc proved to be great in the PL, but Pedro isn't anywhere near the same class. Time will tell I suppose

Lord TSC

Hank Scorpio wrote: »

That argument is an extreme one. I never fancied him as a player, and with the added physicality of the PL I'm not sure he'd be a success. I know Sanchez etc proved to be great in the PL, but Pedro isn't anywhere near the same class. Time will tell I suppose

Actually, I wasn't referring to it in context of the Pedro debate but the whole Barca presidential result.

Hank Scorpio

Lord TSC wrote: »

Actually, I wasn't referring to it in context of the Pedro debate but the whole Barca presidential result.

No worries, my bad

Alf Veedersane

Pedro is a good player but I rather see an improvement further back first before another attacker is added. Not short of decent options for supporting Rooney from wide

RobertKK

Rumours are Sergio Romero is next to be signed.

Alf Veedersane

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Pedro is a good player but I rather see an improvement further back first before another attacker is added. Not short of decent options for supporting Rooney from wide

You're talking as if signing Pedro and signing a defender have anything to do with each other.

Alf Veedersane

Ernesto Juicy Popgun wrote: »

You're talking as if signing Pedro and signing a defender have anything to do with each other.

They sort of do if there are only to be two more signings.

Maths, apparently.

I don't think he's the type of attacking player they need as a priority.

eamondunphy

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I didn't know Pedro existed until this week.

You must be new to football

The_Kew_Tour

Messi is 28 and IMO moving on. Tired legs.

He be 31 in 3 years time and we'll past it by then.

Maximus Alexander

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Messi is 28 and IMO moving on. Tired legs.

He be 31 in 3 years time and we'll past it by then.

That's my concern with James Wilson. A lot of people are talking about him having big potential but he'll be 49 in 30 years and well over the hill.

Cantona's Collars

The Mirror going with Bale and Otamendi as the 2 signings: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfers-gareth-bale-6092819

Lord TSC

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

They sort of do if there are only to be two more signings.

Maths, apparently.

I don't think he's the type of attacking player they need as a priority.

LVG did not say there would only be two more signings. He said there would be at least two positions need strengthening.

adox

zerks wrote: »

The Mirror going with Bale and Otamendi as the 2 signings: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfers-gareth-bale-6092819

Well yeah their source for Bale being a target is that Van Gaal mentioned "surprise" in his press conference and so that means there will definitely be a surprise signing and so that definitely means it's Bale.


It's mad. Twitter is the best source of football information now.

Alf Veedersane

Lord TSC wrote: »

LVG did not say there would only be two more signings. He said there would be at least two positions need strengthening.

Fairy nuff.

I just think a keeper, centre half and striker would be higher priority and I don't see 4 signings happening.

Cantona's Collars

adox wrote: »

Well yeah their source for Bale being a target is that Van Gaal mentioned "surprise" in his press conference and so that means there will definitely be a surprise signing and so that definitely means it's Bale.


It's mad. Twitter is the best source of football information now.

All the leaks out of United are plugged.Unless the press are briefed or the leaks come from selling clubs then it's a guessing game for journo's.

The Moldy Gowl

Between me thinking Memphis is being precious about his name and pedro and another one I can't remember.

Today was a **** day for opinions.

MagicIRL

When's the next preseason game?

RichFTW

adox wrote: »

It's mad. Twitter is the best source of football information now.

I usually don't believe a rumour unless posted by the beebs or until I see at least 5 gifs posted in celebration here.

Alf Veedersane

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Between me thinking Memphis is being precious about his name and pedro and another one I can't remember.

Today was a **** day for opinions.

In your opinion.

Lithium93_

MagicIRL wrote: »

When's the next preseason game?

Tuesday against San Jose, not sure about kick off time.

Trigger

What a Gentleman Mata is, having a full blown conversation with the young mascot

jayo26

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Tuesday against San Jose, not sure about kick off time.

Same time i think then barca is 9 in evening and psg is 2 in morning

Trigger

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Tuesday against San Jose, not sure about kick off time.

Same again, 4am then the game against Barca on Sat is at a watchable hour, think thats 9 or 10 here and the last game against psg wednesday 29th is on in Chicago 8pm local time which i think is 2am here

newballsplease

Times of games are on offical website for people curious.