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

DM_7

kippy wrote: »

Never seen as much hype around an almost 31 year old whose best years are far behind him.
Still better than nothing but it says a lot about how expectations have fallen.

Would fans not like a 31 year old Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs or Rio Ferdinand in the United team?

In 6 months time would you expect United to be all like, sorry Cristiano you will be 31 in a couple of months, your not exciting enough.

nicklauski

Working late last night.
Few bits to do this morning.
Decided to take a nap on the couch and had this wonderful dream where we signed Bastian Schweinsteiger...........


Wait.............

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nalz

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GK: De Gea, Valdes, Johnstone, Lindergaard

CBs: Rojo, Smalling, Jones, Evans, McNair, Blackett

FBs: Rafael, Darmian, Valencia, Blind, Varela, James

CM: Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Herrera, Fellaini, Perriera, Blind*, Powell

FW: Mata, Di Maria, Depay, Young, Januzaj, Lingard

ST: Rooney, Chico, Wilson

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Still a lot of business to be done imo.

We need a striker and a CB. The players in bold may yet leave the club which will obviously mean a new GK. Those 3 positions plus the fact we still seem to be in for Schneiderlin could make this the busiest summer at OT!

Trigger

https://twitter.com/adidasUK/status/619866333895880704

magnumbud

Trilla wrote: »

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GK: De Gea, Valdes, Johnstone, Lindergaard

CBs: Rojo, Smalling, Jones, Evans, McNair, Blackett

FBs: Rafael, Darmian, Valencia, Blind, Varela, James

CM: Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Herrera, Fellaini, Perriera, Blind, Powell

FW: Mata, Di Maria, Depay, Young, Januzaj, Lingard

ST: Rooney, Chico, Wilson

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Still a lot of business to be done imo.

We need a striker and a CB. The players in bold may yet leave the club which will obviously mean a new GK. Those 3 positions plus the fact we still seem to be in for Schneiderlin could make this the busiest summer at OT!

poor shaw forgotten about

irishfeen

Medical and presentation tomorrow apparently

adox

Right Turn Clyde wrote: »

He's a world class footballer but his best years are behind him. It's the type of purchase Ferguson wouldn't have made, not unless he was desperate (RVP). I think it's a legitimate criticism. If there's anything trendy happening here it's you labelling someone a hipster because they think differently. That seems to be quite popular at the moment.

"Still better than nothing but it says a lot about how much expectations have fallen"

Pure hyperbole and smells of going against the grain for the sake of it.

brinty

magnumbud wrote: »

poor shaw forgotten about

and RVP....

magnumbud

irishfeen wrote: »

Medical and presentation tomorrow apparently

uniteds medicals seem to be a 2 day affair where is darmian?

Lukekul

kippy wrote: »

Never seen as much hype around an almost 31 year old whose best years are far behind him.
Still better than nothing but it says a lot about how expectations have fallen.

Nalz

brinty wrote: »

and RVP....

Hard to remember them all, plus RVP is out the door.

DARK-KNIGHT

kippy wrote: »

Not saying it is, but his best days are behind him, and I don't really see it as a major coup for the club.
Schneiderlin will be a much better signing.

Don't be so ridiculous so what age is ok 27/28???

gosplan

The age thing is bollocks. Having a player of that quality doesn't hurt your club in any way.

It lifts the fans, the players, the profile of the club and above all screams that Utd are a big club that make big signings like World Cup winning captain.

Park all the silly Utd/Liverpool nonsense before someone claims Milner's better or something.

I'm a rival fan and am happy that BS will be in the premier league.

Nalz

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GK: De Gea, Valdes, Johnstone, Lindergaard

CBs: Rojo, Smalling, Jones, Evans, McNair, Blackett

FBs: Shaw, Rafael, Darmian, Valencia, Blind, Varela, James

CM: Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Herrera, Fellaini, Perriera, Blind*, Powell

FW: Mata, Di Maria, Depay, Young, Januzaj, Lingard

ST: Rooney, Chico, Wilson, Van Persie

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Still a lot of business to be done imo.

We need a striker and a CB. The players in bold may yet leave the club which will obviously mean a new GK. Those 3 positions plus the fact we still seem to be in for Schneiderlin could make this the busiest summer at OT!

irishfeen

magnumbud wrote: »

uniteds medicals seem to be a 2 day affair where is darmian?

I'd assume we will hear that its official sometime this evening with Darmian - they might be presented tomorrow evening together!

adox

irishfeen wrote: »

I'd assume we will hear that its official sometime this evening with Darmian - they might be presented tomorrow evening together!

I expect a treble announcement tomorrow.

Right Turn Clyde

adox wrote: »

"Still better than nothing but it says a lot about how much expectations have fallen"

Pure hyperbole and smells of going against the grain for the sake of it.

He's a high-quality operator and could have plenty left in the tank, so clearly "better than nothing" is rubbish. I agree with you there. Personally, I'm thrilled to see him joining, but I don't think people should be criticised simply because they've a different view on the matter.

United have been a big, ugly corporate pig for a long time, but the way in which fans have embraced each box-office signing the past 18 months does speak volumes about the club. I don't think it's a sign of low expectations. Desperation, perhaps. We want to see United back on top and we don't care if the club do away with what little tradition and values it has/had left. Our approach to squad-building is exactly the same as City's was 3 years ago, and that's sad (although inevitable).

Anyway, I've gone off topic...

irishfeen

adox wrote: »

I expect a treble announcement tomorrow.

Here's hoping

Cantona's Collars

https://twitter.com/AndyMitten/status/619865482552844288

:pac::pac:

blueshed

i do a bit of Homebrewing, this morning i brewed a Munich Dunkel, i shall name it Schweinsteiger

Cantona's Collars

magnumbud wrote: »

uniteds medicals seem to be a 2 day affair where is darmian?

Bild etc. saying Schweinsteiger's medical is already underway.

Cantona's Collars

blueshed wrote: »

i do a bit of Homebrewing, this morning i brewed a Munich Dunkel, i shall name it Schweinsteiger

Call it The Hogs Bollox.:P

The Moldy Gowl

kippy wrote: »

Never seen as much hype around an almost 31 year old whose best years are far behind him.
Still better than nothing but it says a lot about how expectations have fallen.

Lol

irishfeen

zerks wrote: »

Bild etc. saying Schweinsteiger's medical is already underway.

Its a real pitty MUTV don't show some of the medical like they do on Barca TV and RM TV... it would be class!

Cantona's Collars

kippy wrote: »

Never seen as much hype around an almost 31 year old whose best years are far behind him.
Still better than nothing but it says a lot about how expectations have fallen.

Unearthly

Woah I can't believe it. I am delighted with that signing

LeeJM

Lads its not the 1950's anymore where we just sign players from Salford and Oldham as kids and the occasional foreigner from Glasgow, Dublin or Cardiff. I love our Man Utd tradition as much as the next guy but its 2015 and we are one of the biggest and richest teams in the world! We look to sign world class players from all over the world for whatever price our management team deem reasonable. Whether we spend £70m signing a Bale/Muller type star or a 17 year old new Giggs type sensation comes from the youth team makes no difference to me once we are playing well and competing and winning major trophies.

If fans wanna complain about signing Di Maria, Depay, Mata, Schweinsteiger etc more power to them. Personally Im delighted to see these world famous players sign for us and hopefully help us achieve more history

irishfeen

https://twitter.com/JamesRobsonMEN/status/619878357514194944

Schneiderlin this weekend would be the icing on the cake!

ianob7

irishfeen wrote: »

Its a real pitty MUTV don't show some of the medical like they do on Barca TV and RM TV... it would be class!

That'd be great and put some of us restless fans at ease

Cantona's Collars

https://twitter.com/StuMathiesonMEN/status/619864378935013376



Lol @ Madrid,Cope saying Casillas deal off again due to tax reasons-hope it drags out until the window shuts.We keep Dave.

adox

hullaballoo wrote: »

Schweinsteiger is easily the signing of the summer and for what is it? £5.75m? Cracking job.

We could sign Pogba tomorrow and Schweinsteiger is still signing of the summer at that rate! Lucky expletives!

Transfer fee hasn't been confirmed yet.

Whatsisname

https://instagram.com/p/4_a2MeNV2a/?taken-by=orafa2

Rafael posted that on Instagram this morning, doesnt seem like a guy off to Galatasary would say..

Nalz

hullaballoo wrote: »

Schweinsteiger is easily the signing of the summer and for what is it? £5.75m? Cracking job.

We could sign Pogba tomorrow and Schweinsteiger is still signing of the summer at that rate! Lucky expletives!

Where'd you plug that figure from?

Giggsy11

Football GOD.

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Maximus Alexander

kippy wrote: »

Never seen as much hype around an almost 31 year old whose best years are far behind him.
Still better than nothing but it says a lot about how expectations have fallen.

This is what you think a 30 year old looks like, isn't it?

A Brad Maddox Guy

Can't believe we've signed Schweinsteiger. Excitement for new season escalates

ianob7

Trilla wrote: »

Where'd you plug that figure from?

here for one http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-agree-schweinsteiger-deal-9634791#ICID=sharebar_twitter

Nalz

ianob7 wrote: »

here for one http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-agree-schweinsteiger-deal-9634791#ICID=sharebar_twitter

"believed to be around"

Be nice if its that low alrigh1

Ed The Equalizer

Went to bed last night refusing to believe my wife might be pregnant after 2 years trying or that we might be signing Schweinsteiger.

Woke up this morning, got a positive test, and 6 hours later came down to earth and remembered we might be signing Schweinsteiger.

Checked boards...

DARK-KNIGHT

How much is the fee for bs??

Nalz

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

How much is the fee for bs??

Check the link I quoted just 2 posts back from yours, believed to be close to 6m

Timistry

Super signing and we have a midfield anchor for the next few years at least

wiz569

Ed The Equalizer wrote: »

Went to bed last night refusing to believe my wife might be pregnant after 2 years trying

Congrats man

magnumbud

Ed The Equalizer wrote: »

Went to bed last night refusing to believe my wife might be pregnant after 2 years trying or that we might be signing Schweinsteiger.

Woke up this morning, got a positive test, and 6 hours later came down to earth and remembered we might be signing Schweinsteiger.

Checked boards...

son or daughter must be named bastian now :P

adox

Trilla wrote: »

Check the link I quoted just 2 posts back from yours, believed to be close to 6m

Or closer to €20 million depending on which report you read last night.

Nothing has been mentioned since the deal was officially announced.

ianob7

Trilla wrote: »

"believed to be around"

Be nice if its that low alrigh1

Nothing concrete yet I know but I've seen that fee a from a few different sources though so fingers crossed ! Transfer of the summer territory for that kinda money

kippy

DM_7 wrote: »

Would fans not like a 31 year old Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs or Rio Ferdinand in the United team?

In 6 months time would you expect United to be all like, sorry Cristiano you will be 31 in a couple of months, your not exciting enough.

Theres a bit difference between any example so far and BS.
They've played their entire careers in the PL and dont have any "adaption" to make to it.
Don't get me wrong, its a good buy especially if the fee quoted is anything close to the mark but in my opinion there are more important ones to make.
Ronaldo is still playing well and has PL experience, a bit different.

kippy

Lukekul wrote: »

Fair play,
Very funny altogether.
Just giving my opinion.

jayo26

Breaking news from sky sources........


Manchester united winger/right back/goal keeper/defensive midfielder Antonio Valencia has kidnapped Darmian at heathrow airport and locked him in the cargo hull of a plane bound for Italy.
Its been reported that Antonio could be heard shouting go back to where yOu came from we dont need you here.

adox

Slightly OT but Delph has turned down City and is staying at Villa!