Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2017

Pete Moss

bangkok wrote: »

Linked with willian and toby alderweild, would be 2 excellent signings

I'm still amazed he was signed for only £11.5m by Spurs. Arguably the best CB in the league, or at least the potential to become the best.

Considering the fees paid for many other CBs by top clubs - David Luiz, Otemendi, Mustafi. Sure even Daley Blind was signed for £13m. Nothing against Blind, but it's a no contest on the better business between him and Alderweireld

Korat

Mitch Connor wrote: »

As a wing forward, I could see us going for, and signing, Willian far more easily.

I'm not a Willian fan myself. He'd cost a bomb and he'd be a modest upgrade on Lingard in my opinion. Better off finding ' a Willian' who isn't already at a high paying club.

Liam McPoyle

Arsenal should sell us Sanchez.

We sold them Wele so its only fair.

Mitch Connor

Korat wrote: »

I'm not a Willian fan myself. He'd cost a bomb and he'd be a modest upgrade on Lingard in my opinion. Better off finding ' a Willian' who isn't already at a high paying club.

Under Mourinho I thought Willian was one of the more dependable players in the league. Quick, very hard working, good on the ball, good set piece delivery, versatile. the season they won the league under Mourinho he was a star of the league imo.

Also, I feel Mourinho had a great working relationship with Willian (and vice versa) and that would be a big reason behind any move for him too - a player Mourinho trusts.

Lord TSC

Can we still consider Martial a forward when he has barely, if even, played there in two years? He's a left winger for me, and at some stage, we need to remove him from the list at strikers....

TheDoc

Korat wrote: »

Eto'o?

Played alongside Milito no? OR am I mixing up seasons again.

I just don't remember him playing as a sole striker, and I don't see from Mourinho's history, a poacher style striker leading the line for him, in a one striker setup

TheDoc

TheDoc wrote: »

Played alongside Milito no? OR am I mixing up seasons again.

I just don't remember him playing as a sole striker, and I don't see from Mourinho's history, a poacher style striker leading the line for him, in a one striker setup

I asked somewhere here (forum) about that when we got jose and was told Milto was mainly a striker and eto used on the wing i cant confirm it mind

Cantona's Collars

Jose did say that "signing players from other EPL clubs would be difficult for United". Maybe it's a hint that there has been approaches behind the scenes for players already.

Simeone on Greizmann today:

"That's what he told me [last year] – if you stay, I'll stay. And I said yes, why would I not stay? And they began to work with the representatives for everything that had to be signed. And he stayed.

"And from now on I do not know what can happen. He would never let me tell him to stay. I did not do it with [Diego] Costa or [Radamel] Falcao.

"To the players who have given me life I accompany them in the decisions that they make. But it is clear that for as long as he stays, the team and the club will continue to grow."

Mitch Connor

Lord TSC wrote: »

Can we still consider Martial a forward when he has barely, if even, played there in two years? He's a left winger for me, and at some stage, we need to remove him from the list at strikers....

to me we play 3 forwards, with Marital and Mata or Mkhitaryan or Lingard off Ibrahimovic. I certainly wouldn't see Martial as a left sided midfielder. Rashford has played the same position loads.

IMO we haven't used martial as a central striker, but I do think he is still a forward. Same way Sanchez has played as a left sided forward for Arsenal a lot, with Giroud up front. Sanchez is still considered a forward.

Korat

TheDoc wrote: »

Played alongside Milito no? OR am I mixing up seasons again.

I just don't remember him playing as a sole striker, and I don't see from Mourinho's history, a poacher style striker leading the line for him, in a one striker setup

I think you're just the man to research that.

I do have some memory of, as Micksjaguar says, him being used as a winger rather that a focal point striker.

But that may just have been in certain games where his Inter side were trying to contain the opposition. A bit like when Fergie used Solskjaer or Rooney as a winger at times.

Korat

Korat wrote: »

I think you're just the man to research that.

I do have some memory of, as Micksjaguar says, him being used as a winger rather that a focal point striker.

But that may just have been in certain games where his Inter side were trying to contain the opposition. A bit like when Fergie used Solskjaer or Rooney as a winger at times.

Ya I think Ive the champions league semi finals in mind for it against barcelona?

ItsHoggie

I think if Sanchez goes to anyone it'll be Bayern, he's already played in Spain, Italy and England so maybe either Germany or France but I'd say he'd prefer Germany. Also, Robben and Ribery aren't getting any younger and Costa looks to be out of favour this season too so they could use a new winger.

Korat

Talking about past Mourinho teams there are some glaring vacancies in the current Utd squad for a commanding CB like Carvalho, Terry or Lucio and defensive midfielder like Makelele, Essien or Cambiasso.

Whether or not Mourinho sticks to a rigid blueprint they are areas that need to be fixed if Utd are going to challenge for the big trophies.

HONKEY TONK

How are our injuries this season compared to the past seasons .


I remember Chelsea under Jose seem to get away with very little injuries.

Cantona's Collars

Jordi Alba anyone? http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-alba-12773914

0gac3yjefb5sv7

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

How are our injuries this season compared to the past seasons .


I remember Chelsea under Jose seem to get away with very little injuries.

Very curious to see this. They are definitely massively reduced. Would love to see what methods he implements to stop this.

J. Marston

zerks wrote: »

Jordi Alba anyone? http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-alba-12773914

Would instantly top my list of my most disliked United players ever.

PhlegmyMoses

ItsHoggie wrote: »

I think if Sanchez goes to anyone it'll be Bayern, he's already played in Spain, Italy and England so maybe either Germany or France but I'd say he'd prefer Germany. Also, Robben and Ribery aren't getting any younger and Costa looks to be out of favour this season too so they could use a new winger.

Do you see Bayern shelling out the transfer fee and wages it would take? I feel like they'd be the best fit for him, but they have nobody at the club even near 200k per week and he'll cost 50m even with his contract running out.

Nalz

ItsHoggie wrote: »

I think if Sanchez goes to anyone it'll be Bayern, he's already played in Spain, Italy and England so maybe either Germany or France but I'd say he'd prefer Germany. Also, Robben and Ribery aren't getting any younger and Costa looks to be out of favour this season too so they could use a new winger.

He played for Udinese in Italy... Why would that stop or disinterest him playing for Juve? I think he'll end up at PSG, Juve or Munich.

Never coming to us.

Lukker-

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Very curious to see this. They are definitely massively reduced. Would love to see what methods he implements to stop this.

PED's :P

jayo26

MEN sources have told them that the deal to sign Griezmann is nearly done and united will pay the release clause.

Also Diego Simeone says that Griezmann could leave in the summer because he has a release clause and he won't stand in his way.


So basically what we are looking at is Griezman to get another bumper new contract at athletico with a 150 million release clause.

Headshot

jayo26 wrote: »

MEN sources have told them that the deal to sign Griezmann is nearly done and united will pay the release clause.

Also Diego Simeone says that Griezmann could leave in the summer because he has a release clause and he won't stand in his way.


So basically what we are looking at is Griezman to get another bumper new contract at athletico with a 150 million release clause.

mmmmmwwwwahahahahahaha

jayo26

I'd eat my new hat if we signed Griezmann

Jayop

I just had a skim through the Liverpool vs United thread there having seen ye talking about the game earlier. Oh my what a pleasure that was reliving that game.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057397856

Liam McPoyle

Jayop wrote: »

I just had a skim through the Liverpool vs United thread there having seen ye talking about the game earlier. Oh my what a pleasure that was reliving that game.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057397856

Great day for the parish that was.

PhlegmyMoses

Jayop wrote: »

I just had a skim through the Liverpool vs United thread there having seen ye talking about the game earlier. Oh my what a pleasure that was reliving that game.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057397856

Shadowcomplex was posting in there! Totally forgot about him.

Jayop

Is it OK to criticize modding decisions made 3 years ago??

Jayop

Jayop wrote: »

I just had a skim through the Liverpool vs United thread there having seen ye talking about the game earlier. Oh my what a pleasure that was reliving that game.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057397856

Great thread, just read again

duffman13

J. Marston wrote: »

Would instantly top my list of my most disliked United players ever.

Any particular reason? Just curious as he doesn't have a bad rep or anything as far as I know

ItsHoggie

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Do you see Bayern shelling out the transfer fee and wages it would take? I feel like they'd be the best fit for him, but they have nobody at the club even near 200k per week and he'll cost 50m even with his contract running out.

If they offload one of Ribery, Costa or Robben they could easily afford him. They could even afford without getting rid of one of them.

sigmundv

Mitch Connor wrote:

Also, I feel Mourinho had a great working relationship with Willian (and vice versa) and that would be a big reason behind any move for him too - a player Mourinho trusts.

This. I remember towards the end of José's time at Chelsea it seemed like Willian was the only player to make an effort, and that's something José will never forget. Whether Chelsea would still is a different question.

jayo26 wrote:

I'd eat my new hat if we signed Griezmann

Remember to upload a video to YouTube of yourself eating the hat!

J. Marston

duffman13 wrote: »

Any particular reason? Just curious as he doesn't have a bad rep or anything as far as I know

He does, or should. Horrible little cheat...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWMtXAgKf0g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIwKOOMett0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPe1UYY8cxk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBwE-eKSiqg

He's at stuff like that in every single game he plays.

jayo26

jayo26 wrote: »

I'd eat my new hat if we signed Griezmann

Jayo's version of FutureGuy's "We are not signing...", I like it.

So Jayo, will Griezmann be arriving early in the window or will it get dragged out over the Summer?

Liam McPoyle

This absolute belter showed up in my Facebook memories this morning.

Jayop

Ah memories.

TheDoc

J. Marston wrote: »

He does, or should. Horrible little cheat...



He's at stuff like that in every single game he plays.

Yeah he's a horrible little cretin and I wouldn't want him anywhere near a United shirt.

StringerBell

Korat wrote: »

Eto'o?

Not sure I can envisage Hernandez as right winger/wing forward, working up and down the field.

v3ttel

J. Marston wrote: »

He does, or should. Horrible little cheat...

He's at stuff like that in every single game he plays.

He surely does have a reputation, along with Busquets and Suarez.

I have really lost a lot of respect for Barcelona.

GSPfan

v3ttel wrote: »

He surely does have a reputation, along with Busquets and Suarez.

I have really lost a lot of respect for Barcelona.

I've never had any respect for them. On and off the field they are a disgrace.

Kerrydude1981

Looking forward to this,Neville and Carragher having a go at reffing

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10811273/gary-neville-and-jamie-carragher-tested-in-the-referees-onside-with-carragher-and-neville

Lucas Hood

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Looking forward to this,Neville and Carragher having a go at reffing

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10811273/gary-neville-and-jamie-carragher-tested-in-the-referees-onside-with-carragher-and-neville

NBC did something similar 2 years ago with Graeme Le Saux & Arlo White.
Behind the Whistle it was called.
Very good watch if you can find it.

Lucas Hood

Chris Smalling sent home from England squad with an injury.

Hococop

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Chris Smalling sent home from England squad with an injury.

Not only does he injure Jones he injures himself

Cantona's Collars

v3ttel wrote: »

He surely does have a reputation, along with Busquets and Suarez.

I have really lost a lot of respect for Barcelona.

I can't remember exactly where it was said that playing against Barca all that was heard was "players screaming at every little tackle". They are masters at it.

Liam McPoyle

zerks wrote: »

I can't remember exactly where it was said that playing against Barca all that was heard was "players screaming at every little tackle". They are masters at it.

No mas de una puta.

Jayop

Aye, I loved the Barca of old but from the start of the Pep days they are for me the most unlikable club on the continent. Diving whingebags with a huge chip on their shoulder and claiming to be something special.

TheDoctor

Rod Munch wrote: »

No mas de una puta.

Now if I remember Narcos....

Liam McPoyle

TheDoctor wrote: »

Now if I remember Narcos....

bucketybuck

I'm not sure who disgusts me more, Barcelona players or Real Madrid fans.