Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2017

adox · 28-10-2017 2:51pm

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Biggest investment we can make in Lukaku is getting him a quality 10 to play behind him and create space for him. Was watching Eriksen and hinking that he is everything we need, not that Levy would sell him to us.

But that’s where the usual problems then crop up further back. Playing a 10 makes us play with two only in MF and we don’t have any players good enough to play that role alongside Matic.

I’d drop the traditional 10 idea and have Pogba somewhere deeper than that but ahead of the two behind him. That’s the formation I think that will solve a lot(not all) of the problems that keep cropping up with the balance of the team.

Unearthly · 28-10-2017 2:54pm

limnam wrote: »

Considering recent posters stating he' not good enough and shoudln't be in the team

MOTM for me

Ashley Young is one of those players who gets singled out if a bad result happens, regardless of his performance. Annoying

J. Marston · 28-10-2017 2:55pm

Young has been so good and there's such a difference in intent between him and Valencia

LeeJM · 28-10-2017 2:57pm

adox wrote: »

But that’s where the usual problems then crop up further back. Playing a 10 makes us play with two only in MF and we don’t have any players good enough to play that role alongside Matic.

I’d drop the traditional 10 idea and have Pogba somewhere deeper than that but ahead of the two behind him. That’s the formation I think that will solve a lot(not all) of the problems that keep cropping up with the balance of the team.

I actually think a 442 diamond formation would suit our players.

DDG

Valencia Bailly Rojo Young

Matic

Fellaini Pogba

Mata/Lingard/Mkhi

Lukaku/Ibra Rashford/Martial

Thepoet85 · 28-10-2017 3:06pm

astradave wrote: »

Also, how good has Ashley Young been since coming into the team.. ****in hell.

Have to put my hand up and say I criticized him when he first came back into the team, but he was excellent today.

bucketybuck · 28-10-2017 3:31pm

adox wrote: »

I’d drop the traditional 10 idea and have Pogba somewhere deeper than that but ahead of the two behind him. That’s the formation I think that will solve a lot(not all) of the problems that keep cropping up with the balance of the team.

If Mata doesn't step up and Mkhitaryan continues to play to play at this level I'd say its coming eventually. I wouldn't be all that opposed to it, the silky number 10 works in many formations but it isn't a requirement.

Thepoet85 wrote: »

Have to put my hand up and say I criticized him when he first came back into the team, but he was excellent today.

Where did he play today?

Liam McPoyle · 28-10-2017 3:32pm

First game against actual top 4 contenders and we get 3 points.

Can't be disappointed with that.

Mikhi very poor in first half but better in the second.

Young, much like Rocko last year, has been a revelation since getting a chance, hopefully he can keep it up.

Pogs back will make a huge difference with the link up play between DM & Rom.

Far from perfect but a great response to two lacklustre league outings.

50 million down the drain,

Tony Martial scores again!

jayo26 · 28-10-2017 3:38pm

Business Cat wrote: »

First game against actual top 4 contenders and we get 3 points.

Can't be disappointed with that.

Mikhi very poor in first half but better in the second.

Young, much like Rocko last year, has been a revelation since getting a chance, hopefully he can keep it up.

Pogs back will make a huge difference with the link up play between DM & Rom.

Far from perfect but a great response to two lacklustre league outings.

50 million down the drain,

Tony Martial scores again!

Tom.D.BJJ · 28-10-2017 3:55pm

Much better second half performance. Bit worried by Herreras and Mikis form though...

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 4:01pm

Unearthly wrote: »

Ashley Young is one of those players who gets singled out if a bad result happens, regardless of his performance. Annoying

Played very well today and got into Alli's head. Speaking of Alli,why wasn't he booked for persistent acting the bollix. Got away with a clear dive at one stage,took Young out of it later on and still nothing.

Jayop · 28-10-2017 4:02pm

Hood win that. Big three points and if we get something from Chelsea we'll be laughing.

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 4:06pm

37 games at home without a loss. 26 wins 11 draws. 0 conceded in 5 EPL games at home.

bangkok · 28-10-2017 4:39pm

Massive 3 points today.

still lacking a creative spark in the team, pogbas loss has been massive

also, has it rained at old trafford for every single home game this season??

J. Marston · 28-10-2017 4:44pm

Every big side likely to win today. Very bad weekend for Spurs.

limnam · 28-10-2017 5:26pm

J. Marston wrote: »

Every big side likely to win today. Very bad weekend for Spurs.

Liverpool won too.

Zico · 28-10-2017 5:34pm

limnam wrote: »

Liverpool won too.

So did Stoke.

Beat the Spurs though.:)

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 5:45pm

limnam wrote: »

Liverpool won too.

Whoop dee doo. They are now actually moved up from negative figures in goal difference.

Zico · 28-10-2017 5:45pm

Mourinho though..

..Utd would be very popular with the media if he wasn't such a character.

It's something the PR team need to work on.

Rossi IRL · 28-10-2017 5:47pm

There is a player who I would love to see in the match day squads especially in the champions league where the group is nearly done mathematically.

Angel Gomes

U20 World Cup is now over with him lifting and trophy as captain. I'd have him on the bench although with the big players coming back I doubt he will.

Lord TSC · 28-10-2017 5:51pm

Zico wrote: »

Mourinho though..

..Utd would be very popular with the media if he wasn't such a character.

It's something the PR team need to work on.

No. No we wouldn't be.

And besides, given how easily Woody gets sponsorship deals, I don't think he's worried about pr.

S.M.B. · 28-10-2017 6:22pm

Rossi IRL wrote: »

There is a player who I would love to see in the match day squads especially in the champions league where the group is nearly done mathematically.

Angel Gomes

U20 World Cup is now over with him lifting and trophy as captain. I'd have him on the bench although with the big players coming back I doubt he will.

The under 17s?

Is he just back from injury because he didn't have much involvement in the business end of the tournament?

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 6:32pm

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 6:50pm

jayo26 · 28-10-2017 6:57pm

limnam wrote: »

Liverpool won too.

I'd say the encouragement of the booing at half time did the job there.

limnam · 28-10-2017 7:00pm

jayo26 wrote: »

I'd say the encouragement of the booing at half time did the job there.

Pool fans booing their own?

But..But...:D

jayo26 · 28-10-2017 7:02pm

Zico wrote: »

Mourinho though..

..Utd would be very popular with the media if he wasn't such a character.

It's something the PR team need to work on.

Who wants to be popular with the media?

Jose is a match made in heaven for United both are hated for been so successful...

I wouldn't change how he handles the media same way as it was the only thing I loved about LVG was the way he treated the media ohh and his Christmas dinner speech.

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 7:02pm

jayo26 wrote: »

I'd say the encouragement of the booing at half time did the job there.

Is that not part of "the famous Anfield atmosphere"?;)

jayo26 · 28-10-2017 7:04pm

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Is that not part of "the famous Anfield atmosphere"?;)

Best in the world.

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 7:17pm

Lot's of saltiness today over Sky's commentary when Martial scored.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-fixtures-martial-tyler-13825376

https://twitter.com/MarkTilley10/status/924269286121787392

Zico · 28-10-2017 7:28pm

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Wouldn't even swap him for Ancellotti at the moment.

No one does Utd like he does these days.

Zico · 28-10-2017 7:40pm

jayo26 wrote: »

Who wants to be popular with the media?

If you're talking the talk that's all that matters in some places.

Utd are about results as ugly as they may be.:rolleyes:

Rossi IRL · 28-10-2017 8:33pm

S.M.B. wrote: »

The under 17s?

Is he just back from injury because he didn't have much involvement in the business end of the tournament?

I'm not sure, he was either subbed on or off in the games I seen.

He is still a great prospect all the same

Lithium93_ · 28-10-2017 8:54pm

Match thread shall be worth reading.

Coffee mug (was empty) went flying when Martial scored, ecstatic maybe an understatement.

Lithium93_ · 28-10-2017 9:26pm

M!Ck^'s post with the lemon gif.

Just brilliant.

Donnielighto · 28-10-2017 9:28pm

LeeJM wrote: »

I actually think a 442 diamond formation would suit our players.

DDG

Valencia Bailly Rojo Young

Matic

Fellaini Pogba

Mata/Lingard/Mkhi

Lukaku/Ibra Rashford/Martial

Yeah and could easily move to a three in game if you did the two split like that

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 9:28pm

Zlatan messing around with Anthony Joshua before his fight tonight.

Discodog · 28-10-2017 9:34pm

https://twitter.com/offtheball/status/924371381109870592?s=09

Cantona's Collars · 28-10-2017 9:52pm

Discodog wrote: »

https://twitter.com/offtheball/status/924371381109870592?s=09

He went to swing one of his head kicks at him and stopped half way through when he spotted the cameras.

:):)

wanderer100 · 28-10-2017 10:19pm

https://twitter.com/anthonyfjoshua/status/924375754879787009

J. Marston · 28-10-2017 10:52pm

Young definitely got the better of this exchange today. A win, MOTM and a verbal smackdown...

https://streamable.com/joe6s

VW 1 · 28-10-2017 10:56pm

J. Marston wrote:

Young definitely got the better of this exchange today. A win, MOTM and a verbal smackdown...

What did he say I couldn't make it out?

AidoEirE · 28-10-2017 10:58pm

VW 1 wrote: »

What did he say I couldn't make it out?

'When you win the prem let me know'

J. Marston · 28-10-2017 10:59pm

VW 1 wrote: »

What did he say I couldn't make it out?

"When you win the Prem, let me know."

MagicIRL · 29-10-2017 12:48am

Yes Young boy!! Looking real good at LB these last few games

Liam McPoyle · 29-10-2017 6:46am

Lithium93_ wrote: »

M!Ck^'s post with the lemon gif.

Just brilliant.

Well deserved POTD n all.

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 29-10-2017 11:07am

MagicIRL wrote: »

Yes Young boy!! Looking real good at LB these last few games

Thought he was excellent yesterday

jayo26 · 29-10-2017 12:24pm

Ander played better yesterday too in the second half it was a big improvement on his recent performances.

clubberlang12 · 29-10-2017 1:49pm

Perhaps I am being a bit harsh on him, but the more I watch Ander lately i fail to see what he is bringing to the team, what purpose he serves this season. I'm not even sure he is bringing the energy and drive he showed the last couple of seasons. He just seems to be too safe now, even with Matic playing along side him. He doesn't look to bring the ball forward enough. For me Matic, is far more effective at initiating forward play, by ether carrying the ball forward or looking for a forward pass. I would have thought Matic would have freed Ander up more. I only seem to recall him having 2 or 3 attempts on goal this season. Maybe it's a confidence thing, i don't know but i struggle to see him remaining an important player for us in any regard.

JamboMac · 29-10-2017 2:05pm

If Neymar keeps up this attitude, do you think this summer we make an offer. He doesn't seem happy. Wonder if we could do a deal, he wants to be king somewhere, but somehow just ends up a spoiled brat.

Hococop · 29-10-2017 2:17pm

JamboMac wrote: »

If Neymar keeps up this attitude, do you think this summer we make an offer. He doesn't seem happy. Wonder if we could do a deal, he wants to be king somewhere, but somehow just ends up a spoiled brat.

Based on his attitude if hate if we took him, people say Ronaldo was a prima donna, neymar is way worse

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