Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2017

S.M.B.

I'd love for Jose to find a way of playing both either side of Lukaku with Mkhitaryan behind and see how they get on interchanging for 90 minutes.

It would be interesting to see Martials quick feet being utilised on the right bringing him away from goal towards the byline as opposed to always cutting in to potential traffic.

RobertKK

Reading twitter and I see one Chelsea fan saying they sold Costa to Atletico so United can sign Griezmann.

I wonder if the Griezmann release clause which was changed to €200 million up to the end of December is so he can be sold in January? I wouldn't be surprised if United and Atletico had an agreement based on the outcome of the possible transfer ban. That they had agreed a deal and that Griezmann would stay if the ban was enforced, and sold after the ban was lifted to United.

Talk too that United are looking to sign Sanchez on a free next summer. United have been quoted a signing on fee of £25 million for his transfer next summer according to Neil Custis who despite being a Sun sport's journalist, he does appear on MUTV from time to time and was correct when he announced two years ago United were interested Neymar when he was ridiculed - later confirmed by Neymar sr.

Might not be great for Mata if we do get both.

brinty

RobertKK wrote: »

Reading twitter and I see one Chelsea fan saying they sold Costa to Atletico so United can sign Griezmann.

I wonder if the Griezmann release clause which was changed to €200 million up to the end of December is so he can be sold in January? I wouldn't be surprised if United and Atletico had an agreement based on the outcome of the possible transfer ban. That they had agreed a deal and that Griezmann would stay if the ban was enforced, and sold after the ban was lifted to United.

Talk too that United are looking to sign Sanchez on a free next summer. United have been quoted a signing on fee of £25 million for his transfer next summer according to Neil Custis who despite being a Sun sport's journalist, he does appear on MUTV from time to time and was correct when he announced two years ago United were interested Neymar when he was ridiculed - later confirmed by Neymar sr.

Might not be great for Mata if we do get both.

Mata is not a spring chicken (hits 30 in March) so if they're good deals for the club he would understand. But saying that Greizemann and Sanchez are not that young either ; 27 in March and 29 in December respectively. If that hinders the progress of Martial and Rashford I'm not sure how happy i'd be about it..

I think it'd be a case of either or rather than both

Liam O

I know it was only Burton but thought Mata looked far better than Mkhi has in the previous games. Put the pacy lads around him and make hay imo. Even if it means Mkhi gets less gametime.

Mr.Crinklewood

Liam O wrote: »

I know it was only Burton but thought Mata looked far better than Mkhi has in the previous games. Put the pacy lads around him and make hay imo. Even if it means Mkhi gets less gametime.

Same thing happens after marriage.

J. Marston

Surprisingly, Lukaku has asked people to stop singing about his dick...

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/910896413537644551

jayo26

J. Marston wrote: »

Surprisingly, Lukaku has asked people to stop singing about his dick...

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/910896413537644551

He is our Belgian scoring genius,
He may have a penis,
Scoring loads of goals,
He has ten toes..

Fixed it for them easy.

To the tune of 'To Be With You' by Mr. Big...

Scoring 5 in 5, it's Romelu
Playing Rashford through, it's Romelu
We saved him from a job down with the Blues
Now it's raining goals, it's Lukaku


What d'ya think lads, have I found my calling?:pac:

Minderbinder

RobertKK wrote: »

Reading twitter and I see one Chelsea fan saying they sold Costa to Atletico so United can sign Griezmann.

I wonder if the Griezmann release clause which was changed to €200 million up to the end of December is so he can be sold in January? I wouldn't be surprised if United and Atletico had an agreement based on the outcome of the possible transfer ban. That they had agreed a deal and that Griezmann would stay if the ban was enforced, and sold after the ban was lifted to United.

Talk too that United are looking to sign Sanchez on a free next summer. United have been quoted a signing on fee of £25 million for his transfer next summer according to Neil Custis who despite being a Sun sport's journalist, he does appear on MUTV from time to time and was correct when he announced two years ago United were interested Neymar when he was ridiculed - later confirmed by Neymar sr.

Might not be great for Mata if we do get both.

I'd be pretty disgusted if we signed Sanchez to be honest, especially if we were giving him that kind of signing on fee. I think he has started his decline and he would definitely cause issues in terms of squad harmony. He gives away an awful lot of possession trying to do it all too. He is the exact opposite of the kind of player we need. I'd actually rather Lingard over Sanchez even if the cost was the same.

Griezmann would be great. I think he could easily come into the group we have without ruffling any feathers. He isn't an abrasive character and he doesn't seem to have a big ego.

Jayop

Aye Sanchez has gone way down in my opinion. His behavior on the bench is a joke from a highly paid professional footballer.

bangkok

Jayop wrote: »

Aye Sanchez has gone way down in my opinion. His behavior on the bench is a joke from a highly paid professional footballer.

And welbecks has gone up another level. Excellent start to the season and would have kept sanchez out of the team only for injury

jayo26

[Deleted User] wrote: »

To the tune of 'To Be With You' by Mr. Big...

Scoring 5 in 5, it's Romelu
Playing Rashford through, it's Romelu
We saved him from a job down with the Blues
Now it's raining goals, it's Lukaku


What d'ya think lads, have I found my calling?:pac:

Better then my effort anyway Stu ha.

Nalz

Lukaku
He is brilliant
We love him
He scores goals
Lukaku


Instant hit

yabadabado

Catchy

Liam O

Obviously Rom-el-u Lu-kaku to the tune of We Will Rock You is the way to go.

Liam McPoyle

To the tune of Agadoo.

Rom - eh - lu - lu - lu

He's from Belgium, he gets goals

Rom - eh - lu - lu - lu

Shove Morata up yer holes

NoviGlitzko

It's a **** chant anyway.

Nalz wrote: »

Lukaku
He is brilliant
We love him
He scores goals
Lukaku


Instant hit

Liam O wrote: »

Obviously Rom-el-u Lu-kaku to the tune of We Will Rock You is the way to go.

Winners.

Mitch Connor

Rom-eh-lu - won't sing bout your penis though some want to do.
Rom-eh-lu - you score goals and we love you too!

(Waterloo)

TheDoctor

jayo26 wrote: »

He is our Belgian scoring genius,
He may have a penis,
Scoring loads of goals,
He has ten toes..

Fixed it for them easy.

He's our Belgian scoring genius
We can't sing about his penis
Cause we're politically correct
Offside when erect

^Pure Gold

jayo26

TheDoctor wrote: »

He's our Belgian scoring genius
We can't sing about his penis
Cause we're politically correct
Offside when erect

Seen that a few days ago on United chants it's pretty funny.

bangkok

So who starts tomorrow, rashford or martial?

NoviGlitzko

Rashford will start.

jayo26

bangkok wrote: »

So who starts tomorrow, rashford or martial?

Ashley young ha

ElChe32

I liked the adapted Falcao chant that we had at the start of the season for big Rom

jayo26

Jose just saying that martial is a happier person this year his mood is better.

It really looks like a lot if his off the field troubles impact him a lot last year.

J. Marston

Andy Mitten says Old Trafford needs to be spruced up...

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/andy-mitten-manchester-united-must-13657766.amp

What do people think? Probably blasphemy to some but I think knocking it and building something state-of-the-art like Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium would be class...

Giggsy11

J. Marston wrote: »

Andy Mitten says Old Trafford needs to be spruced up...

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/andy-mitten-manchester-united-must-13657766.amp

What do people think? Probably blasphemy to some but I think knocking it and building something state-of-the-art like Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium would be class...

Never going to happen, at least in the near future.

bucketybuck

J. Marston wrote: »

Andy Mitten says Old Trafford needs to be spruced up...

I don't disagree with his point that development needs to always be in the clubs mind. However, if the club were to develop the stadium further I hope they retain a lot of its current aesthetic rather than going for whatever fashion is in vogue these days. There is something iconic about Old Trafford that will be lost by replacing it with some knobend arthouse style fanciness.

Yes make improvements to the facilities and add seats, but keep that imposing, simple style.

hufpc8w3adnk65

J. Marston wrote: »

Andy Mitten says Old Trafford needs to be spruced up...

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/andy-mitten-manchester-united-must-13657766.amp

What do people think? Probably blasphemy to some but I think knocking it and building something state-of-the-art like Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium would be class...

Agree it defo needs investment but a redevelopment rather then knocking would be my preferred choice

Mitch Connor

i'd have no issue with United building a new stadium - can be built right beside the current stadium on land the club already own.

As far as I have read, it is something that has been looked at by United/Glazers a number of times.

If a new stadium was build, I do think it would be very important to retain the history of the club. a new Munich Tunnel, pride of place for the trinity statue, fergie statue - maybe keeping the Fergie/Bobby/Busby/Stretford End stand names etc.

I reckon a new stadium is quite likely - OT isn't able to host concerts due to current config as far as I know. A new stadium could better incorporate exec boxes, host other events etc.

GSPfan

I disagree with his opinion of the sloping roof being a mistake or whatever way he put it. I think the South stand would look ridiculous if the roofs from the 3 other stands went straight outward. St James Park is an example of a horrible mismatch of roof heights.

In saying that I would be in favour of them taking the roofs off completely, building up the South stand, and then re roofing the whole thing with a better looking roof.

I haven’t been to Old Trafford in a good few years but I’ve always loved the atmosphere and the roof sloping down always kept my focus on the pitch instead of looking skyward.

Jayop

I'd be desperately sad to lose old Trafford.

Nalz

Business Cat wrote: »

To the tune of Agadoo.

Rom - eh - lu - lu - lu

He's from Belgium, he gets goals

Rom - eh - lu - lu - lu

Shove Morata up yer holes

Liam O wrote: »

Obviously Rom-el-u Lu-kaku to the tune of We Will Rock You is the way to go.

Not bad lads, not bad!

GSPfan

Jayop wrote: »

I'd be desperately sad to lose old Trafford.

I share the sentiment but with a new stadium being built within spitting distance I think it softens the blow much like Arsenal done and Spurs are doing.

As Mitch said, you could take some stuff from the old stadium and bring it to the new like the red bricked dugout, reinstate the old players tunnel too.

Call it New Trafford.

Jayop

Let's be honest The Chevrolet Arena is much more likely.

Cookiemunster

Mitch Connor wrote: »

A new stadium could better incorporate exec boxes, host other events etc.

Pretty sure OT still has some of the best corporate facilities in football. Utd have the highest matchday income in the Premier League. Are Utd really bothered with hosting concerts? Can't imagine it'd that much of a money spinner for a club the size of Utd.

bucketybuck

Jayop wrote: »

Let's be honest The Chevrolet Arena is much more likely.

The Chevrolet Movie Theatre of dreams.

You kids won't get the reference though.

bucketybuck

Cookiemunster wrote: »

Can't imagine it'd that much of a money spinner for a club the size of Utd.

Manchester United have an official global mattress and pillow partner, they are very much into maximising the spinning of money wherever they can.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Mitch Connor wrote: »

i'd have no issue with United building a new stadium - can be built right beside the current stadium on land the club already own.

As far as I have read, it is something that has been looked at by United/Glazers a number of times.

If a new stadium was build, I do think it would be very important to retain the history of the club. a new Munich Tunnel, pride of place for the trinity statue, fergie statue - maybe keeping the Fergie/Bobby/Busby/Stretford End stand names etc.

I reckon a new stadium is quite likely - OT isn't able to host concerts due to current config as far as I know. A new stadium could better incorporate exec boxes, host other events etc.

Was going to ask this actually...you allways hear of United buying land around OT so if they could build a new stadium and then demolish the old one would be a great idea

GSPfan

MrMac84 wrote: »

Was going to ask this actually...you allways hear of United buying land around OT so if they could build a new stadium and then demolish the old one would be a great idea

I was actually just about to ask if Old Trafford would be demolished or if it could be used for another purpose such as a redeveloped indoor concert arena or something? If the new stadium wasn’t going to be built within a few hundred metres then maybe keeping it alive would be an option?

A brand new stadium a few hundred metres away would be unreal. My only worries with new stadiums are the distance of fans from the pitch and the general blandness of designs inside and out.

HONKEY TONK

I wouldnt think it needs to be demolished

I would like to see the South Stand mirroring the North Stand so the Stadium is enclosed.

StringerBell

OFF TOPIC POST INCOMING!!!

Apologies, from seeing something on Facebook earlier I got and idea. I have just returned to college this September, well when I say return I mean I am going to 3rd level for the first time ever at the grand old age of 31. As part of one of modules I have to start and maintain a weekly blog, I will be putting the link to it in my sig as soon as it becomes live as I think it would be great to get feedback and share it around among you lot as that is one of the main aims of it. All feedback welcome, positive and negative, but do go easy on an oul fella if ye do give it a look!

Hope ye enjoy it also obviously, but it will not be sport related, mostly it will be informal blogs about the financial sector and business world in general. Sorry for the off topic

OFF TOPIC POST OUTGOING!!!

Jayop

Man City, Werewolf games and now financial blogs. What has this thread come to??

GSPfan

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

I would like to see the South Stand mirroring the North Stand so the Stadium is enclosed.

I think the cost associated with doing that is being weighed against just building a brand new stadium 100 metres away with a larger capacity. My guess is United would go for a stadium that would hold 100k if they were to do it.

My only concern about redeveloping the South stand is the change in tv camera angle! Its been in that position my entite life, it’d be weird if it changed. Anfields change is better as theirs was too low down before, but ours is perfect.

jayo26

Best of luck stringer hope it goes well for you pal.

Maybe you could base some of it around the financial status and setup of a business like man United.... that would keep us interested

Mars Bar

StringerBell wrote: »

OFF TOPIC POST INCOMING!!!

Apologies, from seeing something on Facebook earlier I got and idea. I have just returned to college this September, well when I say return I mean I am going to 3rd level for the first time ever at the grand old age of 31. As part of one of modules I have to start and maintain a weekly blog, I will be putting the link to it in my sig as soon as it becomes live as I think it would be great to get feedback and share it around among you lot as that is one of the main aims of it. All feedback welcome, positive and negative, but do go easy on an oul fella if ye do give it a look!

Hope ye enjoy it also obviously, but it will not be sport related, mostly it will be informal blogs about the financial sector and business world in general. Sorry for the off topic

OFF TOPIC POST OUTGOING!!!

Piggy backing off this post. I have also started a blog that went live today about coaching football abroad. You can find it on the soccer coaching forum.

yabadabado

What would a new stadium cost ? £1 billion -2b ?
Wembley cost 800m tens years ago and Spurs 61k stadium is projected to be 750m

jayo26

Mars Bar wrote: »

Piggy backing off this post. I have also started a blog that went live today about coaching football abroad. You can find it on the soccer coaching forum.

Cool sounds interesting

S.M.B.

Doesn't the railway not mean that the cost to develop the south stand far outweigh the benefits we'd get so a new development might be the best option?