Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016 - Mod Warning Post #6863

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Mitch Connor

I'm looking forward to seeing how this United side develops over the season - there are a number of positions that could change based on performances.

If we are going with 3 central midfielders, I think 2 of those spots will be up for grabs. With Fellaini nailed on for the other. Nah, Pogba, obviously.

Right back is open too, and possible the right wing. There are a few positions where I just can't pick a first choice player.

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Ibrahimovic

My selections for the XXX positions would be Valencia, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Mkhitaryan - but Darmian, Fosu-Mensah, Fellaini, Carrick, Rooney, Lingard Memphis could take those spots

I do admit Rooney is likely to be first choice alongside Pogba, with Carrick most likely the other CM (basically Pogba in for Fellaini from Sunday), but I don't think Rooney is the best option in CM.

JakeArmitage

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I'm looking forward to seeing how this United side develops over the season - there are a number of positions that could change based on performances.

If we are going with 3 central midfielders, I think 2 of those spots will be up for grabs. With Fellaini nailed on for the other. Nah, Pogba, obviously.

Right back is open too, and possible the right wing. There are a few positions where I just can't pick a first choice player.

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Ibrahimovic

My selections for the XXX positions would be Valencia, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Mkhitaryan - but Darmian, Fosu-Mensah, Fellaini, Carrick, Rooney, Lingard Memphis could take those spots

I do admit Rooney is likely to be first choice alongside Pogba, with Carrick most likely the other CM (basically Pogba in for Fellaini from Sunday), but I don't think Rooney is the best option in CM.

What planet have you been on, Jose has already said Rooney will play as a 9 or 10

jayo26

TheTownie wrote: »

Three down, two to go! :pac:

That's not gonna happen we will never get maherez off Leicester.

TheDoc

Lord TSC wrote: »

Amazing, that after years of not being fond of him, I actually can say I would miss Young if he left. Think he is an excellent squad player for us, though probably third choice in every position he plays in now would be sorry to see him go.

Never reached the heights that Ferguson obviously thought he would. Very hit and miss.

Wouldn't be adverse to him leaving. Just because Van Gaal played him around a bit doesn't mean he is actually useful in those places.

Decent RW option, but would say with Mata, Memphis and Rashford, that is perfect able cover on the flanks.

Mitch Connor

TheDoc wrote: »

Never reached the heights that Ferguson obviously thought he would. Very hit and miss.

Wouldn't be adverse to him leaving. Just because Van Gaal played him around a bit doesn't mean he is actually useful in those places.

Decent RW option, but would say with Mata, Memphis and Rashford, that is perfect able cover on the flanks.

Young is a more competent performer than Memphis. I think Memphis has a far bigger potential upside, but we've seen little to suggest he will realise that potential.

deaddonkey15

TheDoc wrote: »

Never reached the heights that Ferguson obviously thought he would. Very hit and miss.

Wouldn't be adverse to him leaving. Just because Van Gaal played him around a bit doesn't mean he is actually useful in those places.

Decent RW option, but would say with Mata, Memphis and Rashford, that is perfect able cover on the flanks.

In terms of old fashioned wing play I would rate Young better than all 3 of those players.

Mitch Connor

JakeArmitage wrote: »

What planet have you been on, Jose has already said Rooney will play as a 9 or 10

What is said and what happens are not always the same.

I don't see United playing with two up front, which means Rooney, if playing, will likely be more a midfielder than a forward. or on the bench.

v3ttel

As posted earlier....

Man Utd Stuff @ManUtdStuff
Fact: Paul Pogba cost United just 18% of their turnover.

Equivalent to Crystal Palace paying £15m for a player.

But didn't realise that they've bid £25m for Benteke according to SSN....hopefully everyone will be suitably outraged at their spending.

Flint Fredstone

What percentage of Liverpool's turnover is Mané, just for research purposes of course :pac:

Cantona's Collars

v3ttel wrote: »

As posted earlier....



But didn't realise that they've bid £25m for Benteke according to SSN....hopefully everyone will be suitably outraged at their spending.

That's obscene Joe.Will nobody think of the childers.:P

Claude Burgundy

Flint Fredstone wrote: »

What percentage of Liverpool's turnover is Mané, just for research purposes of course :pac:

About 9% as 18% is £64 mil.

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Flint Fredstone wrote: »

What percentage of Liverpool's turnover is Mané, just for research purposes of course :pac:

Would that be real world spend or the alternative league spend ?;)

MagicIRL

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

About 9% as 18% is £64 mil.

Don't forget the buy two get a third half price deal they have with Southampton.

Rayne Wooney

Flint Fredstone wrote: »

What percentage of Liverpool's turnover is Mané, just for research purposes of course :pac:

They've spent 34% of turnover on Southampton players

Jayop

I hope to God that Young doesn't go anywhere. He's a very important player for us without being someone who will start. You see Young on the bench and you know you're covered with a 7/10 performance in about 5 positions if he has to come on.

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Rayne Wooney wrote: »

They've spent 34% of turnover on Southampton players

They must have some points on their Saints Loyalty Card at this stage.

Thread has been pure gold today

Lithium93_

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Thread has been pure gold today

All the joy and the salty opposition supporters whinging

paulbok

zerks wrote: »

They must have some points on their Saints Loyalty Card at this stage.

They are cashing them in to get some leftover seats from The Dell for their new stand.

J. Marston

Wouldn't want to go overboard on offloading players. The Thursday/Sunday schedule that comes with the Europa League can be draining. There's definitely a place for Young in the squad.

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J. Marston wrote: »

Wouldn't want to go overboard on offloading players. The Thursday/Sunday schedule that comes with the Europa League can be draining. There's definitely a place for Young in the squad.

Schweini is gone,Januzaj could be next,Jose will not tolerate his childish attitude.Jones is another rumoured to be on the loanee list to try and get him more than 3 games in a row without being crocked.

Young is a good option to have and should have a place in the squad as he can play on the wing or wingback.

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Manutd_4life

Now that we are sorted in terms of transfers coming in, I think the next few weeks will be about certain players being shown the door and let out.

As mentioned above, we will be playing a lot of games and so we can't let go of too many. Personally though I would show the door to:

Januzaj. Hasn't worked out and is pretty average imo.

Jones is behind Bailly, Smalling, Blind, Rojo and maybe even Darmian. Plus he is very unreliable.

Andres Pereira should be sent out on loan to a decent PL side like Watford or West Brom and get some first team experience under his belt.

Thepoet85

Just saw a snippet of the MUTV Pogba interview.

Seems genuinely delighted to be back at the club. I cannot wait for the season to start

v3ttel

One of the other good things about signing Pogba (apart from obviously getting a world class player) is that I can enjoy watching Juventus again without thinking "FOR F*** SAKE".

They've been unbelievably good to watch for the last years.

RobertKK

Our three highest paid players according to some...RIP.
Rooney.
Ibrahimovic.
Pogba

Bradz213

£89M has got to be a bargain when you really think about it......


Like how different a player would Pogba be now after 3 years of Moyes and LvG

Mitch Connor

Bradz213 wrote: »

£89M has got to be a bargain when you really think about it......


Like how different a player would Pogba be now after 3 years of Moyes and LvG

He'd have been sold to Madrid for far less by now.

Billy86

Jayop wrote: »

I hope to God that Young doesn't go anywhere. He's a very important player for us without being someone who will start. You see Young on the bench and you know you're covered with a 7/10 performance in about 5 positions if he has to come on.

Where do you get a 7/10 performance out of Young? The rare one sure, some 5s and 6s mainly... but in 5 positions??

py2006

So, is that it now transfer wise?

Jayop

So to narrow it down to players per position...(left out Januzaj and Basti)

Several players in multiple positions.


GK
DeGea
Romero
Johnston

CB
Smalling
Bailly
Blind
Jones
Tuanzabe
Rojo

RB
Valencia
Darmian
Fosu-Mensah
Young

LB
Shaw
Rojo
Blind
Young
Borthwick-Jackson

CM
Pogba
Carrick
Schneiderlin
Fellaini
Herrera
Blind

AM/Wings
Mkitaryan
Martial
Mata
Lingard
Pereira
Young
Valencia
Depay

Striker/10
Zlatan
Rooney
Rashford
Martial
Mata
Keane
Wilson

Honestly, not much room there to be letting many people go given the schedule.

Jayop

Billy86 wrote: »

Where do you get a 7/10 performance out of Young? The rare one sure, some 5s and 6s mainly... but in 5 positions??

He can play both wings, both FB positions and AM.

You mightn't like him, that's OK but if you think he's been giving mostly 5 or 6 out of 10 positions then you've a massively different view from me.

TheDoc

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Young is a more competent performer than Memphis. I think Memphis has a far bigger potential upside, but we've seen little to suggest he will realise that potential.

We are likely talking about backup here though, and I'd prefer Memphis being given the nod rather then Young, who I think if we are all honest has never really been United standard, and for some reason just benefited from that weird Ferguson thing where he never cut lads who weren't hassle.

bangkok

https://youtu.be/kjmvcousUPg


I've never been as excited about a player since ronaldo made his debut v Bolton.

Pogba

Jayop

TheDoc wrote: »

We are likely talking about backup here though, and I'd prefer Memphis being given the nod rather then Young, who I think if we are all honest has never really been United standard, and for some reason just benefited from that weird Ferguson thing where he never cut lads who weren't hassle.

If I'm honest of course I'd much prefer to see Memphis come on in an attacking position, but Young is now a Utility player. He's the JoS of the current squad if not as able to play in every single position as John was. He's a great man to have on the bench though given his versatility.

Nalz

Jayop wrote: »

(left out Januzaj and Basti).

They're more or less gone so people reckon?

Now he is here,could it be a couple of weeks until he plays? He hasnt had a pre season yet!

Unearthly

zorro2566 wrote: »

Now he is here,could it be a couple of weeks until he plays? He hasnt had a pre season yet!

Sub against Bournemouth, then start the next home match I reckon

Julez

zorro2566 wrote: »

Now he is here,could it be a couple of weeks until he plays? He hasnt had a pre season yet!

Was just wondering the same. He seemed to keep himself is decent shape over the summer, wonder will he get some mins this weekend?

bangkok

zorro2566 wrote: »

Now he is here,could it be a couple of weeks until he plays? He hasnt had a pre season yet!

He is super fit already, won't need much training to get back up to speed. Prob come on this week, and start the home game

Kerrydude1981

bangkok wrote: »

https://youtu.be/kjmvcousUPg


I've never been as excited about a player since ronaldo made his debut v Bolton.

Pogba

Some serious sh1te going down in that video clip

Exciting times ahead

Big Andy with Jose

Jayop

So all the dust has likely settled on transfers now. I really am struggling to settle on a first choice 11. I guess it's all going to come down to form, but given the depth and youth talent we have there's going to be players very upset that they're not playing.

If we're playing a 4231 as is most likely then how many players have their spot nailed down for the big game. Take the City match for example where it will be all about getting the best 11 players on the pitch.

DeGea
Valencia looks likely to be first choice
Smalling
Bailly or Blind
Shaw

Pogba
Carrick or Schneiderlin

Mkhitaryan or Lingard
Rooney or Mata
Martial

Zlatan


So from the 11 positions I can only really say that 6 are nailed on starters with Rooney and Valencia looking very likely too.

RasTa

Jayop

Ugh, top of the page and everything.

Trigger

RasTa wrote: »

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Trigger

Jayop wrote: »

Ugh, top of the page and everything.

Top of the page? your doing boards wrong

Jayop

astradave wrote: »

Top of the page? your doing boards wrong

Talk to me brother.

deaddonkey15

RasTa wrote: »

Moyes wearing an Aon sponsored Nike jacket makes this even funnier.