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

Cantona's Collars

zorro2566 wrote: »

Here's what Zlatan thinks of those who chat shit.

What was that incident about?[/QUOTE]

Zlatan messing.:pac:

Cantona's Collars

Zlatan on Pep Guardiola (and cars):

'When you buy me, you are buying a Ferrari. If you drive a Ferrari you put premium petrol in the tank, you hit the motorway and you step on the gas.

'Guardiola filled up with diesel and took a spin in the countryside. He should have bought a Fiat.'

bangkok

Watford have rejected a £37.5m bid from Shanghai SIPG for striker Odion Ighalo!!!

that is mental money

Cookie_Dough

Mars Bar wrote: »

Yeah I can't wear my one to football training coz it needs a top underneath it and my sports bra comes up higher than the neck line. Very disappointing.

That's a pain alright, I just wouldn't even bother with them as I know I would never wear it. It seems the design is more to be fashionable than anything else.

Mars Bar

Mars Bar wrote: »

Yeah I can't wear my one to football training coz it needs a top underneath it and my sports bra comes up higher than the neck line. Very disappointing.

Cookie_Dough wrote: »

That's a pain alright, I just wouldn't even bother with them as I know I would never wear it. It seems the design is more to be fashionable than anything else.

I sense brinty is lurking around somehwere.....

TheDoc

zerks wrote: »

https://twitter.com/samuelluckhurst/status/748816207860539392

Central midfield is Jose's next priority.

Is that taking Micky as a RW or a #10?

Aw lads I'm so excited for the season to start now. I think we are being linked with too much, 3-4 sounds more realistic, so at this stage, really just one more.

And somewhat depending on who we let go.

Manutd_4life

zorro2566 wrote: »

Here's what Zlatan thinks of those who chat shit.

What was that incident about?[/quote]

Lol wtf was that

bangkok

TheDoc wrote: »

Is that taking Micky as a RW or a #10?

Aw lads I'm so excited for the season to start now. I think we are being linked with too much, 3-4 sounds more realistic, so at this stage, really just one more.

And somewhat depending on who we let go.

dependeing on the opposition i think we will see mkhitaryan operate in both positions. Rashford i think we spend a lot of time to the right of a front 3 behind Ibra with mkhitaryan no10

RobertKK

I do think Jose wants another central defender, to replace Rojo whom I think will be sold.

Cantona's Collars

TheDoc wrote: »

Is that taking Micky as a RW or a #10?

Aw lads I'm so excited for the season to start now. I think we are being linked with too much, 3-4 sounds more realistic, so at this stage, really just one more.

And somewhat depending on who we let go.

Andy Mitten was on Newstalk last night and reckons Micky will be a #10 as it's his most effective position behind Zlatan and will provide the pace that we need with Martial and Rashford on the left and right up top.

The square peg in the round hole is Rooney,Hodgson took his word and shoehorned him into midfield for England,that didn't work-I can't see it working in the even faster paced EPL.

bangkok

Manutd_4life wrote: »

What was that incident about?

Lol wtf was that [/QUOTE]

they had just won the league title, zlatan was messing, anyone else i think Cassano would have been pissed off

bangkok

RobertKK wrote: »

I do think Jose wants another central defender, to replace Rojo whom I think will be sold.

already have Smalling, Bailley, Jones, Fosu Mensah, Rojo, Blind, cant see him signing another centre back would be a total waste even if they sell one

TheDoc

zerks wrote: »

Andy Mitten was on Newstalk last night and reckons Micky will be a #10 as it's his most effective position behind Zlatan and will provide the pace that we need with Martial and Rashford on the left and right up top.

The square peg in the round hole is Rooney,Hodgson took his word and shoehorned him into midfield for England,that didn't work-I can't see it working in the even faster paced EPL.

Yeah unless Rooney pulls the finger out and plays incredibly, surely he will be predominantly on the bench? See no place for him up front or in midfield. Like even resting Zlatan, Rashford or Martial should be then playing there.

If I was Mourinho I'd be taking the captaincy of him and handing it to De Gea or Smalling. Granted that might be a total confidence shattering, it removes any unnecessary drama over "captain dropped".

TheDoc

TheDoc wrote: »

Yeah unless Rooney pulls the finger out and plays incredibly, surely he will be predominantly on the bench? See no place for him up front or in midfield. Like even resting Zlatan, Rashford or Martial should be then playing there.

If I was Mourinho I'd be taking the captaincy of him and handing it to De Gea or Smalling. Granted that might be a total confidence shattering, it removes any unnecessary drama over "captain dropped".

This +1

sReq | uTeK

Manutd_4life wrote: »

What was that incident about?

Lol wtf was that [/QUOTE]

They had just won the league. Maxwell is probably Ibra's closest friend in football. Maxwell let him stay with him when he first joined Ajax, they've subsequently played together at, Inter, Ac and PSG.

He needed stitches after that kick :eek:

I've read Zlatan's book recently on holiday, its very enjoyable. The stuff about Pep is really really damming on how he is as a man. He paints him as a coward.

statto25

Giggsy gone lads. BBC reporting he's reached a settlement to leave the club.

Cookie_Dough

statto25 wrote: »

Giggsy gone lads. BBC reporting he's reached a settlement to leave the club.

Good

The_Kew_Tour

This week just gets better

jimmytwotimes 2013

Giggs needs to choose his next club wisely. I hope he can make a good fist of it and maybe we'll see him at United again in the future. It's more unlikely than likely obviously but best of luck to him.

KH25

M!Ck^ wrote: »

This +1

Yes please. The team should earn their places based on performances, not their names or statuses.

bangkok

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36665691

Legend

statto25

statto25 wrote: »

Giggsy gone lads. BBC reporting he's reached a settlement to leave the club.

Feel sad for him but its a good move by the club to move on! He will return to OT at some stage!

Manutd_4life

So it seems we have 3 signings so far but not much talk on who will most likely have to leave.

All this talk about needing to get Rooney out but I think there is a swarm of players we need to offload first.

For starters, Phil the injured ass Jones. Has not worked out for him, never got a consistent run like Smalling and frankly never will imo under Jose.

Lord TSC

You either die a hero, or live long enough to become a villain.

I respect what Giggs did immensely on the pitch, and I feel sympathy that the "Post-Fergie Giggs Plan" did not work out. But the reality is the project that was meant to end wit Giggs as manager has failed, and it's best for both sides to move on. Giggs should have reached that realisation weeks ago, instead of sticking round looking a little bit self-Entitled and like someone who was demanding the club continue to endulge a failed project. Regardless, the right decision has finally been made now.

On to a regime with not ties to the last three years of struggles and failure.

Manutd_4life

He's back in town lads!!!

https://instagram.com/p/BHULkjvDxl5/

sReq | uTeK

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Lol wtf was that

They had just won the league. Maxwell is probably Ibra's closest friend in football. Maxwell let him stay with him when he first joined Ajax, they've subsequently played together at, Inter, Ac and PSG.

He needed stitches after that kick :eek:

I've read Zlatan's book recently on holiday, its very enjoyable. The stuff about Pep is really really damming on how he is as a man. He paints him as a coward.[/QUOTE]

Just ordered that on the book depository!

The_Kew_Tour

Just cause me or others are happy to see Giggs go now, does not mean we have never appreciated the excellent player he was and the loyalty he showed the club, as well as been excellent servant.

bangkok

Zlatan free transfer
Bailly 28m
Mkhitaryan 27m

Total 55m.... so far


Mata will leave along with another player i think

Lots of talk of Pogba being next , would not be one bit surprised if he also signs for us

bangkok

bangkok wrote: »

Zlatan free transfer
Bailly 28m
Mkhitaryan 27m

Total 55m.... so far


Mata will leave along with another player i think

Lots of talk of Pogba being next , would not be one bit surprised if he also signs for us

You might want to add wages there

Manutd_4life

M!Ck^ wrote: »

You might want to add wages there

Shhhhhhhh we don't talk about that

A lot of us on here can remember his debut for United and will always hold him in high esteem,a United legend!

Minderbinder

Lord TSC wrote: »

You either die a hero, or live long enough to become a villain.

I respect what Giggs did immensely on the pitch, and I feel sympathy that the "Post-Fergie Giggs Plan" did not work out. But the reality is the project that was meant to end wit Giggs as manager has failed, and it's best for both sides to move on. Giggs should have reached that realisation weeks ago, instead of sticking round looking a little bit self-Entitled and like someone who was demanding the club continue to endulge a failed project. Regardless, the right decision has finally been made now.

On to a regime with not ties to the last three years of struggles and failure.

It is the right decision but there is certainly an element amongst the fans of forgetting what he has done for United being replaced by 'what have you done for me lately'. Same with Rooney I suppose. When they stop being as useful fans quickly forget and are wanting them out, questioning their commitment etc. sad really. you'd think giggs would have done enough to avoid fans turning against him a mere two years after retirement.

Lord TSC

Neymar has signed a new contracts with Barca so that's that one finished anyway.

RobertKK

bangkok wrote: »

already have Smalling, Bailley, Jones, Fosu Mensah, Rojo, Blind, cant see him signing another centre back would be a total waste even if they sell one

Wouldn't even count Jones, he is a joke at this stage, I have seen elderly people who are less brittle.

RobertKK

Minderbinder wrote: »

It is the right decision but there is certainly an element amongst the fans of forgetting what he has done for United being replaced by 'what have you done for me lately'. Same with Rooney I suppose. When they stop being as useful fans quickly forget and are wanting them out, questioning their commitment etc. sad really. you'd think giggs would have done enough to avoid fans turning against him a mere two years after retirement.

Well here in Kilkenny and in a different sport, Brian Cody was never a man for sentiment towards players, he looks at his team as being results driven, and it doesn't matter who you are, if you don't fit the criteria or plan, you are out.
It has been controversial over the years at times but now no one questions it.
To hell with sentiment, this is what United need too. Sentiment doesn't win games, picking the best for whatever position on and off the field is what matters.
Giggs...goodbye and good luck.

TheDoc

Lord TSC wrote: »

Neymar has signed a new contracts with Barca so that's that one finished anyway.

And nicely in time also. Saga's, as ridiculous as they can be and your brain should be telling you its nonsense, its incredible how it can take over a narrative.

Ramos saga last summer pretty much spoiled what was all in all, a pretty good window.

Do we have any confirmation btw of Mourinhos staff who have joined. That Rui guy going to be on our bench? Kind of detest him.

Conall Cernach

TheDoc wrote: »

Yeah unless Rooney pulls the finger out and plays incredibly, surely he will be predominantly on the bench? See no place for him up front or in midfield. Like even resting Zlatan, Rashford or Martial should be then playing there.

If I was Mourinho I'd be taking the captaincy of him and handing it to De Gea or Smalling. Granted that might be a total confidence shattering, it removes any unnecessary drama over "captain dropped".

A fit Schweinsteiger as captain would be:

Minderbinder

RobertKK wrote: »

Well here in Kilkenny and in a different sport, Brian Cody was never a man for sentiment towards players, he looks at his team as being results driven, and it doesn't matter who you are, if you don't fit the criteria or plan, you are out.
It has been controversial over the years at times but now no one questions it.
To hell with sentiment, this is what United need too. Sentiment doesn't win games, picking the best for whatever position on and off the field is what matters.
Giggs...goodbye and good luck.

but the fans and people who work for the club are different. of course we don't really want the manager being sentimental but does that mean fans have to adopt the same professional attitude? if fans are not sentimental then what is the point of being fans? or maybe giggs just never really got into the hearts of the fans?

Kerrydude1981

zorro2566 wrote: »

A lot of us on here can remember his debut for United and will always hold him in high esteem,a United legend!

That goal against Spurs,is one of my all time favourite goals,

Simply Red

https://twitter.com/CraigNorwood/status/748856281230966784

Rayne Wooney

Isn't Lassana Diarra like 40 now?

I want a top quality midfielder, preferably one I've not really heard of before so opposition fans will write him off and he'll punish them all next season like King Marty

Rayne Wooney

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Isn't Lassana Diarra like 40 now?

I want a top quality midfielder, preferably one I've not really heard of before so opposition fans will write him off and he'll punish them all next season like King Marty

Well he's 31. I would imagine he's not very expensive, I think he'd be a decent signing on that basis.

Delboy5

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-news-mkhitaryan-11553318#ICID=sharebar_twitter

Mkhitaryan supposedly flying in today too....

paulbok

M!Ck^ wrote: »

I sense brinty is lurking around somehwere.....

That's the image I'll have of Brinty anymore, brilliant.

Mitch Connor

Delilah Wrong Sailboat wrote: »

Well he's 31. I would imagine he's not very expensive, I think he'd be a decent signing on that basis.

If we were selling some players then ok, potentially good squad option - but as it is we have a lot of averageness in midfield, adding Diara won't improve the squad/first team much imo.

jayo26

paulbok wrote: »

That's the image I'll have of Brinty anymore, brilliant.

That's the image I've always had of brinty

RobertKK

Minderbinder wrote: »

but the fans and people who work for the club are different. of course we don't really want the manager being sentimental but does that mean fans have to adopt the same professional attitude? if fans are not sentimental then what is the point of being fans? or maybe giggs just never really got into the hearts of the fans?

United is not a retirement home, it is a sport's team, the aim of a sport's team is to do their best to win.
Giggs is years past his best before date for United.

There are plenty of things to be sentimental about towards the team you support, but letting sentimentality interfere with what is best for the club or team is a big problem.
We can all look back and remember great moments for people like Giggs and be sentimental about those moments, but it should be zero about moments like the present with Giggs, he offers nothing and has been a part of two failed management teams at the club.

bangkok

M!Ck^ wrote: »

You might want to add wages there

every player needs to get paid, probably earning 10m for a season, no transfer fee involved though.

bangkok

RobertKK wrote: »

United is not a retirement home, it is a sport's team, the aim of a sport's team is to do their best to win.
Giggs is years past his best before date for United.

There are plenty of things to be sentimental about towards the team you support, but letting sentimentality interfere with what is best for the club or team is a big problem.
We can all look back and remember great moments for people like Giggs and be sentimental about those moments, but it should be zero about moments like the present with Giggs, he offers nothing and has been a part of two failed management teams at the club.

i thought we were not going to talk about fellaini anymore...

jayo26

RobertKK wrote: »

United is not a retirement home, it is a sport's team, the aim of a sport's team is to do their best to win.
Giggs is years past his best before date for United.

There are plenty of things to be sentimental about towards the team you support, but letting sentimentality interfere with what is best for the club or team is a big problem.
We can all look back and remember great moments for people like Giggs and be sentimental about those moments, but it should be zero about moments like the present with Giggs, he offers nothing and has been a part of two failed management teams at the club.

I get what your saying rob but that is an extremely black and white way of looking at it.

I agree what your saying about giggs present but to support a football club is to take us away from reality, I love all the romantic thoughts of United and yes you may call it deluded but if I didnt i wouldnt see point in supporting United if I only took enjoyment out the club having to do everything perfect and its all about winning.

When giggs goes I'll be disappointed I understand why he has to go and I agree with it but I'll be devastated it didn't work out because he was one of the first kids to cine thew when I started following United and I've loved watching him my entire time. I'll never be able to take enjoyment from the fact he is no longer at our club he is a massive part of man united and I'm glad that Mourinho isn't sentimental about it but that don't mean I can't be.