Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2017

Nalz

Pro. F wrote: »

What would be significant about me not posting during a winning run? You think I wouldn't be happy about United winning? Or are you just chatting bollocks?

Chatting bollocks! As a joke. We're all happy... I think

Btw I've never heard the term "chatting bollocks" before

StringerBell

Pro. F wrote: »

What would be significant about me not posting during a winning run? You think I wouldn't be happy about United winning? Or are you just chatting bollocks?

Pretty sure that was a tongue in cheek comment

You were missed, were you banned or self enforced? Either way good to have you back.

Gianluca Di Marzio is now reporting that the club could be working a move to bring Evra back in January...

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/evra-could-return-to-manchester-united-in-january-kolasinac-could-replace-him-at-juventus

J. Marston

Maybe he can teach Shaw something.

sReq | uTeK

brinty wrote: »

He's been missed

Hole
Head

RobertKK

stankratz wrote: »

Gianluca Di Marzio is now reporting that the club could be working a move to bring Evra back in January...

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/evra-could-return-to-manchester-united-in-january-kolasinac-could-replace-him-at-juventus

He has recently done a 'how much he loves United' on Instagram.

If he does return, hope he defends well, great going forward.

Rayne Wooney

Evra went extremely downhill in his last couple of seasons and I'd hate for him to come back and do even more damage to his legacy.

KombuchaMshroom

KaiserGunner wrote: »

You don't really believe that do you? In the past month or so Man Utd have got away with 2 red cards not given against Rojo and had two offside goals in the past 3 games. Obviously decisions have gone against Man Utd in that timeframe too.
But no one team is being screwed over this season, it's just that the officials have mainly been atrocious so far this season.

Yeah United have got better fortune recently with refs, and it's also true the standard of refereeing has been brutal across the board at times (in saying that, the 2 games where Rojo should have seen red, Barry should also have gone for Everton and I think it was Lee for Palace, and the 2 offside goals didn't really affect much in the end).

But around the end of November Sky even did an article about how many decisions have gone against United so far this season, and they never do anything like that for us.
Not having a whinge about it, it happens, we've moved on at this stage. Just saying that if you watched every United game this season you'd know that yes that guy was being serious.

adox

stankratz wrote: »

Gianluca Di Marzio is now reporting that the club could be working a move to bring Evra back in January...

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/evra-could-return-to-manchester-united-in-january-kolasinac-could-replace-him-at-juventus

Really hope this isnt true.

Rainman16

Hoping United rest the the starters against Reading.

Romero

Darmian, Smallng Tuanzebe, Shaw

Fosu Mensah , Schweinsteiger

Rooney

Lingard. Rashford Martial

Lovely Bloke

Rainman16 wrote: »

Hoping United rest the the starters against Reading.

Romero

Darmian, Smallng Tuanzebe, Shaw

Fosu Mensah , Schweinsteiger

Rooney

Lingard. Rashford Martial

Won't happen, Jose wants a trophy.

Pro. F

Nalz wrote: »

Chatting bollocks! As a joke. We're all happy... I think

Fair enough.

StringerBell wrote: »

You were missed, were you banned or self enforced? Either way good to have you back.

Thanks. No ban, just been busy.

Liam McPoyle

Saw this on face ache today.

Red legend.

The_Kew_Tour

Rainman16 wrote: »

Hoping United rest the the starters against Reading.

Romero

Darmian, Smallng Tuanzebe, Shaw

Fosu Mensah , Schweinsteiger

Rooney

Lingard. Rashford Martial

I hope Mensah starts anyway. Reckon Rooney , Martial and Fellaini also good shout to start

Liam McPoyle

Saw this on face ache today.

Red legend.

jayo26

Just see that yet another Chelsea player leaving for China it's John obi this time....... I wonder are we entitled to any money this time

duffman13

Lovely Bloke wrote: »

Won't happen, Jose wants a trophy.

That line up is comfortably enough to beat Reading so I would expect a good few changes, maybe not that extensive but that would be the team i would like to see out

Lovely Bloke

duffman13 wrote: »

That line up is comfortably enough to beat Reading so I would expect a good few changes, maybe not that extensive but that would be the team i would like to see out

A team of fringe players with little to no actual game time is good enough to beat a team riding high in the championship?

What kind of red tinted glasses do you own?

duffman13

Lovely Bloke wrote: »

A team of fringe players with little to no actual game time is good enough to beat a team riding high in the championship?

What kind of red tinted glasses do you own?

Martial, Rooney, Smalling, Shaw, Schweinsteiger, Romero, Darmian are all established players. So yeah I'd be happy enough to see that team because it has plenty of experience and Rashford, Lingard and Tuanzabe are not new to the scene either.

So yeah I'd be happy with that team to beat Reading. Oh and no need for the snarky comment, feel free to talk about the merits of the team without the poxy snarky comments

Lithium93_

Hasn't been mentioned, but the club have recalled Joel Pereira from his loan with Belenenses in Portugal. He's to be 3rd choicekeeper behind David De Gea & Sergio Romero while Sam Johnstone goes out on loan.

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2017/Jan/manchester-united-goalkeeper-joel-pereira-recalled-from-loan-spell-at-belenenses.aspx

Mitch Connor

Bitterly disappointed with how Schneiderlin has not worked out. Was ecstatic when we signed him - thought he would take over from Carrick. Thought himself, Herrera and Pogba could be an excellent midfield for us this season.

I worry about the lack of depth in midfield.

Mitch Connor

Lovely Bloke wrote: »

A team of fringe players with little to no actual game time is good enough to beat a team riding high in the championship?

What kind of red tinted glasses do you own?

If that team was put out, and lost to Reading - it would still be considered a terrible loss for United. That side should be good enough to beat a Championship side, yes. The gap between the Championship and PL is huge.

Lovely Bloke

Mitch Connor wrote: »

If that team was put out, and lost to Reading - it would still be considered a terrible loss for United. That side should be good enough to beat a Championship side, yes. The gap between the Championship and PL is huge.

If they were all playing regularly together as a squad, I'd agree with that.

But they aren't, so there's be a lack of understanding between players for a start, then you've got the other issues like form keeping the players out of the actual first team, they won't magically turn that back on for a one off cup game for example.

It's not as simple as saying "these players are good", on paper it looks a lot better than it would in reality.

Mitch Connor

Lovely Bloke wrote: »

If they were all playing regularly together as a squad, I'd agree with that.

But they aren't, so there's be a lack of understanding between players for a start, then you've got the other issues like form keeping the players out of the actual first team, they won't magically turn that back on for a one off cup game for example.

It's not as simple as saying "these players are good", on paper it looks a lot better than it would in reality.

The only area of concern (imo - and it would be a huge one, has me siding with you) is the central midfield of TFM and BS - can see that being utterly walked over.

Again, it shows up the lack of depth at CM.

jayo26

Mitch Connor wrote: »

The only area of concern (imo - and it would be a huge one, has me siding with you) is the central midfield of TFM and BS - can see that being utterly walked over.

Again, it shows up the lack of depth at CM.

It doesn't really when your talking about leaving our four midfielders from Carrick, pogba, Herrera and Fellaini your down to fit and sixth choice midfielders of tfm who is a top talent we all want to see play more and a world cup winning midfielder most wanted to see play more.

Crimson King

Can see Jose take this game seriously. He knows the League is gone, so top 4 and at LEAST one trophy would be seen as a decent if not great season. The League Cup is of course the easier one to win but far less prestigious so the EL and FA Cup are the other options and a defeat this weekend would knock the progress back over the last month somewhat.

Then again it is at OT and no point hiding it, that's a HUGE advantage over smaller teams, or at least should be. Excited to see a possible Martial/ Rashford pairing also.

bangkok

stankratz wrote: »

Gianluca Di Marzio is now reporting that the club could be working a move to bring Evra back in January...

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/evra-could-return-to-manchester-united-in-january-kolasinac-could-replace-him-at-juventus

Really hope this happens, even if he only plays 10 games between now and end of season, a bit like henrik Larson.

Hococop

bangkok wrote: »

Really hope this happens, even if he only plays 10 games between now and end of season, a bit like henrik Larson.

God would have loved if he played a full season with us, class act

RobertKK

Crimson King wrote: »

Can see Jose take this game seriously. He knows the League is gone, so top 4 and at LEAST one trophy would be seen as a decent if not great season. The League Cup is of course the easier one to win but far less prestigious so the EL and FA Cup are the other options and a defeat this weekend would knock the progress back over the last month somewhat.

Then again it is at OT and no point hiding it, that's a HUGE advantage over smaller teams, or at least should be. Excited to see a possible Martial/ Rashford pairing also.

Jose doesn't know if the league is gone, and will continue to try and win one game at a time and see where it takes United.

Chelsea's defense recently has started to look more suspect. It is a 10 point lead over us in January, not March.

Jayop

Nalz wrote: »

Chatting bollocks! As a joke. We're all happy... I think

Btw I've never heard the term "chatting bollocks" before

It's like the Irish version of the Jamie Vardy thing.

Chat bollocks, get rode.

Cantona's Collars

https://twitter.com/samuelluckhurst/status/817326374230835200

Fee yet to be agreed but Schneiderlin could be at Everton in time to play against City.

Pro. F

I'm not a big fan of Schneiderlin's but it's odd how quickly he is seemingly being cast aside by Jose. Maybe it's that Schneiderlin himself has been kicking up a fuss about being a squad player or something.

If Jose is sticking with the the three central midfielder formation, then if Schneiderlin is sold we might need two new CMs brought in. I suppose it partly depends on whether Jose sees Blind as a CM option and what he plans to do with Schweinsteiger.

adox

Pro. F wrote: »

I'm not a big fan of Schneiderlin's but it's odd how quickly he is seemingly being cast aside by Jose. Maybe it's that Schneiderlin himself has been kicking up a fuss about being a squad player or something.

If Jose is sticking with the the three central midfielder formation, then if Schneiderlin is sold we might need two new CMs brought in. I suppose it partly depends on whether Jose sees Blind as a CM option and what he plans to do with Schweinsteiger.

I reckon Jose will definitely bring in his own DM, either this month or in the summer. He hasnt shown any faith in Blind or Schweinsteiger thus far in that role so I dont think he will going forward.

Schneiderlins career has been one big fat meh since he signed. Hugely underwhelming. I cant remember one performance where he impressed me.
I would guess he has asked for a move due to lack of opportunities.

Lovely Bloke

Chicharito on the way out of Leverkusen

Link

Bayer Leverkusen will not extend Javier Hernández’s contract and are planning to sell the player this summer. The Mexico striker’s deal runs until June 2018 but the Guardian understands the Bundesliga club are expected to cash in on the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player in the next transfer window.

yabadabado

Unless Blind or Basti are in Jose's plans for cm then a player needs to be bought this month.
Jose hasnt used either so far so it's safe to say neither have a future at cm.That leaves 4 cm's who he uses ,one or 2 injuries and things are ****ed.

jayo26

Lovely Bloke wrote: »

Chicharito on the way out of Leverkusen

Link

Seems to be after falling out with them over there he started off well scoring goals but hasn't scored on few months now.

While he is one player I wish we never sold I donno if he is a player I'd love to see come back either of we signed him we would have no room for another top class striker in the summer so I'd pass also I don't think he is a jose forward he will not contribute in anyway outside the box.

But I still love him.

jayo26

yabadabado wrote: »

Unless Blind or Basti are in Jose's plans for cm then a player needs to be bought this month.
Jose hasnt used either so far so it's safe to say neither have a future at cm.That leaves 4 cm's who he uses ,one or 2 injuries and things are ****ed.

Id safely say he will sign a cm if he is sold. He is of no use whatsoever if jose doesn't rate him and if that'd the case we are better with someone like diarra coming in if jose wants him and will give him game time.

wanderer100

I don't see why Morgan needs to be replaced if he wasn't even part of Jose's plans in the first place!! I'd much rather prefer if Jose promoted a youth player from the Reserves and gave him the chance to play with the first team.

Yes eventually someone will have to come in to replace Carrick but atm I hope he waits until summer to do so.

Mitch Connor

wanderer100 wrote: »

I don't see why Morgan needs to be replaced if he wasn't even part of Jose's plans in the first place!! I'd much rather prefer if Jose promoted a youth player from the Reserves and gave him the chance to play with the first team.

Yes eventually someone will have to come in to replace Carrick but atm I hope he waits until summer to do so.

there isn't a youth player good enough, imo.

The further into the season we go, the more fitness can become an issue and the more your squad needs to be used.

racso1975

Hey can I ask a quick match day question. Bringing young fella to our first game (both of us) got tickets to WBA on April 1st wanna get flights and hotel sorted ASAP to cut down on costs but match is yet to be confirmed but what is the likelihood of it being changed from a 3pm ko on Sat and at what stage will it be confirmed.

Cypher_sounds

wanderer100 wrote: »

I don't see why Morgan needs to be replaced if he wasn't even part of Jose's plans in the first place!! I'd much rather prefer if Jose promoted a youth player from the Reserves and gave him the chance to play with the first team.

Yes eventually someone will have to come in to replace Carrick but atm I hope he waits until summer to do so.

An injury or two to Pogba and Herrera/Carrick and we would be in trouble for the rest of the season. Fine for a game or two but if it's a few games we would need decent experienced back up.

Will probably never happen now but would still love to see Fábergas in this United team, don't think he is past it yet.

bucketybuck

wanderer100 wrote: »

I don't see why Morgan needs to be replaced if he wasn't even part of Jose's plans in the first place!!

Schneiderlin has played as often as Romero has this season, what would you say if you heard Romero was about to leave the club? Would you say that we need to sort some goalkeeping cover, or would you say that he wasn't part of the plans anyway so no need to replace him?

Morgan was part of the plans, the part that said he was a senior player available for selection if needed. That we got away without using him so far does not guarantee we will not need to use him or his replacement later in the season.

Rayne Wooney

Not sure if it's a negative or positive that Schneiderlin will be debuting against City

Rainman16

Lovely Bloke wrote: »

Won't happen, Jose wants a trophy.

I'm not so sure. We are challenging for the Premier league title and Europa League this season. It would probably be beneficial to our season to get an early exit from the FA Cup this season.

We don't need it, and our squad could use some rest.

We are still on for a Treble winning season, without the FA Cup

castletownman

Michael Essien is a free agent. A Jose favourite at Chelsea, who he also brought in on loan at Real.

34 now but if he is in good shape, could surely provide adequate cover until the end of the season.

Lord TSC

Jose confirms Romero and Rooney start against Reading.

yabadabado

wanderer100 wrote: »

I don't see why Morgan needs to be replaced if he wasn't even part of Jose's plans in the first place!! I'd much rather prefer if Jose promoted a youth player from the Reserves and gave him the chance to play with the first team.

Yes eventually someone will have to come in to replace Carrick but atm I hope he waits until summer to do so.

Only have 4 senior cm's at the club unless Jose uses Blind and Basti. One bad injury and there is no one to cover.

I think United need 3 cm's now that Morgan is going.A longterm replacement for Carrick and 2 more for cover/competition.
Need to get those bought over the next 2 windows in my opinion and if someone is available now they should be bought.

Unearthly

castletownman wrote: »

Michael Essien is a free agent. A Jose favourite at Chelsea, who he also brought in on loan at Real.

34 now but if he is in good shape, could surely provide adequate cover until the end of the season.

Nah Essien has been past it for about 7 years now

Flint Fredstone

Evra? Essien? Who's next? Drogba?

Jayop

Romero, Rooney and Schweinsteiger all to start tomorrow by the sounds of it.