Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018 pt. 2

Just seen that Ronaldo and Messi played against each other for the first time 10 years ago today.



10 years hey.

VW 1

Deleted User wrote: »

Anyone else listen to the Michael Owen interview on OTB tonight? It was a good listen, would recommend.

You got the cliff notes before i go get the podcast?

Not usually a fan of listening to him speak, especially if it's united related.

WinnyThePoo

Think I'm gonna boot up a game of championship manager and have Scholes, Keane, Beckham, giggs and Vernon feed ruud.

VW 1

VW 1 wrote: »

You got the cliff notes before i go get the podcast?

Not usually a fan of listening to him speak, especially if it's united related.

He doesn't grate on me as much as he does others, so maybe that's why I didn't think it was a bad listen. It could be like nails screeching on a blackboard to your ears though!

He went into detail on a few things that were interesting but none of it exactly new information - Like him joining United, very easy to look from the outside in and say "How could you do that? You're a Liverpool legend" but for him at that point in his career, he would have been a fool to turn it down.

Some points about fame in general and how it's hard to make a true friend when you become very famous. He has "one mate" apparently.

It was fine but if you're some who finds it particularly hard to listen to him, I'd probably skip it.

bangkok

'Klopp: Strike twice like Fergie's Utd'

http://www.skysports.com/share/11344542

Klopp wants to be like fergies team

hufpc8w3adnk65

After been away since Thursday in Albuferia so.... what did I miss?

MrMac84

MrMac84 wrote: »

After been away since Thursday in Albuferia so.... what did I miss?

Do you like pineapple on your pizza? Do you even like pizza?

How about steak?

Long story, never mind.

Good holidays?

brinty

MrMac84 wrote: »

After been away since Thursday in Albuferia so.... what did I miss?

Had ye steak whilst there? What cut did you go for? How was it cooked? Did you order any sauces and sides with it and if so what ones??

Did ye have a sly late night pizza and if so had ye pineapple on it?

Answers to the above two very important issues will determine whether people on here like you...

In other news, Bangkok tried diverting us off topic by talking about football but (s)he totally failed in their attempt....

BTW look at you with your Albuferia... whats wrong with Villamoura these days!!! Hope it was a good one mate

hufpc8w3adnk65

I think I started the pineapple pizza talk before I went!

No steak, one breakfast and lots of alcohol. I’m hoping to hold something solid down today as I’ve only had 7 up last two days.

brinty

MrMac84 wrote: »

I think I started the pineapple pizza talk before I went!

No steak, one breakfast and lots of alcohol. I’m hoping to hold something solid down today as I’ve only had 7 up last two days.

Stag do or sickened by a pineapple pizza???

hufpc8w3adnk65

brinty wrote: »

Stag do or sickened by a pineapple pizza???

The former!

ElChe32

I missed the whole pineapple on pizza kerfuffle and just to chime in, if you put pineapple on a pizza

Lord TSC

So, how's everyone dealing with tonight? Heavy drinking, pineapple and well done steak pizzas, or a large rock to hide under? :P

brinty

Lord TSC wrote: »

So, how's everyone dealing with tonight? Heavy drinking, pineapple and well done steak pizzas, or a large rock to hide under? :P

Its Tuesday night mate.. is there something important on i don't know about??

Think I'm gonna have a salad tonight....

jayo26

Lord TSC wrote: »

So, how's everyone dealing with tonight? Heavy drinking, pineapple and well done steak pizzas, or a large rock to hide under? :P

It actually should be a good game at this stage now may as well just have a look and hope the worst doesn't happen in may.

pjohnson

Lord TSC wrote: »

So, how's everyone dealing with tonight? Heavy drinking, pineapple and well done steak pizzas, or a large rock to hide under? :P

Mitch Connor

Lord TSC wrote: »

So, how's everyone dealing with tonight? Heavy drinking, pineapple and well done steak pizzas, or a large rock to hide under? :P

Avengers: Infinity War 'premier' in Cineworld.

Lord TSC

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Avengers: Infinity War 'premier' in Cineworld.

I've already made the the decision to cut off 90% of the internet to avoid spoilers till I can get to it on Saturday

Trigger

Lord TSC wrote: »

I've already made the the decision to cut off 90% of the internet to avoid spoilers till I can get to it on Saturday

He dies

pjohnson

astradave wrote: »

He dies

brinty

Damn it y'all beat me to it cos that is my exact train of thought....

pjohnson

brinty wrote: »

Damn it y'all beat me to it cos that is my exact train of thought....

I know its not the MCU Quicksilver but its Quicksilver all the same

brinty

Lord TSC wrote: »

I've already made the the decision to cut off 90% of the internet to avoid spoilers till I can get to it on Saturday

pjohnson wrote: »

I know its not the MCU Quicksilver but its Quicksilver all the same

Wheres Black Widow numpty....
Quicksilver can dash on for all i care

threein99

Lord TSC wrote: »

So, how's everyone dealing with tonight? Heavy drinking, pineapple and well done steak pizzas, or a large rock to hide under? :P

Wont watch a second of it, I think they will blow away Roma.

threein99

threein99 wrote: »

Wont watch a second of it, I think they will blow away Roma.

At least watch until they score you never know

threein99

Deleted User wrote: »

At least watch until they score you never know

I'm afraid I might lose control with their famous atmosphere.

Mitch Connor

Lord TSC wrote: »

I've already made the the decision to cut off 90% of the internet to avoid spoilers till I can get to it on Saturday

That is gonna be tough.

I reckon you will get loads of spoilers from places that should know better.

Remember GamesRadar doing an article before Batman vs Superman "Why Batman breaks his golden rule in BvsS". Jerks.

Bet you will get loads of 'reactions' crap that doesn't quite say what the spoiler is, but gives away way too much anyway. "What is next for the remaining Avengers!?" or some crap like that.

pjohnson

Mitch Connor wrote: »

That is gonna be tough.

I reckon you will get loads of spoilers from places that should know better.

Remember GamesRadar doing an article before Batman vs Superman "Why Batman breaks his golden rule in BvsS". Jerks.

Bet you will get loads of 'reactions' crap that doesn't quite say what the spoiler is, but gives away way too much anyway. "What is next for the remaining Avengers!?" or some crap like that.

Theres been practically no actual leaks (bar a few minor on set filming bits which was mostly just "ohhh look its character x") which is amazing in this day and age. People will be dying to "break" the news. Some gob****és will probably go far as to "live-tweet" in the hopes of clickbait/infamy.

The Russos themselves have already told people to avoid social media if they wish to remain unspoiled.

Liam McPoyle

Lord TSC wrote: »

So, how's everyone dealing with tonight? Heavy drinking, pineapple and well done steak pizzas, or a large rock to hide under? :P

Resident Evil 7 and tea.

I think LFC will go through comfortably enough over the two legs anyway.

The dream situation is them getting Madrid in the final, Ronaldo diving in the 94th minute to win a penalty then converting it to win the cup with the last kick of the game.

That would be awesome.

However I reckon if they get past Roma they will win it.

Lord TSC

Mitch Connor wrote: »

That is gonna be tough.

I reckon you will get loads of spoilers from places that should know better.

Yeah. I had Game of Thrones spoiled last year when some asshat went onto the United subreddit and started spamming topics with spoilers in the title

I'm hoping this thread will be a nice safe haven of sorts anyway Enjoy it tonight

Adamocovic

Bringing back an old one here but remember during LVG reign a lot of talk was about possible transfer for De Vrij, well just noticed today his contract is up at end of the season.

I can't see us pursuing him, considering we have a lot of CBs and recently splashed cash on Lindelof but just hit knocked me down memory lane seeing him linked to teams.

Despite him doing well with Lazio I think the links with City and Barcelona are just clickbait, can see him staying in Italy and moving to another club there.

paulbok

Lord TSC wrote: »

I've already made the the decision to cut off 90% of the internet to avoid spoilers till I can get to it on Saturday

Apparently test audiences lost their minds when Dr Who swooped in to save Harry Potter from Darth Vader

J. Marston

Watch until Salah scores. Clench teeth in anger and turn it off.

Why lie?

Cantona's Collars

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Avengers: Infinity War 'premier' in Cineworld.

I mean this in the nicest possible way. You bastard.

Cantona's Collars

paulbok wrote: »

Apparently test audiences lost their minds when Dr Who swooped in to save Harry Potter from Darth Vader

You forgot the bit where Chuck Norris kicked Thanos so hard in the nuts that he flew through the sun.

Anyhow. Forza Roma!!!

Cantona's Collars

https://twitter.com/samuelluckhurst/status/988765556210847744

Michael Oliver to ref the FA Cup final..
Great,just great.

Trigger

jacool

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

https://twitter.com/samuelluckhurst/status/988765556210847744

Michael Oliver to ref the FA Cup final..
Great,just great.

Only gigs available for English refs this summer. PPs must be lining up some "referee specials".
and there's VAR!

Adamocovic

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

https://twitter.com/samuelluckhurst/status/988765556210847744

Michael Oliver to ref the FA Cup final..
Great,just great.

Interesting fact, at least in my eyes.

Oliver has only ref'd us twice in the FA Cup. Both times we've seen a player sent off.

Let's see if he keeps the record on! (Ander again?)

bangkok

Arsenal game this weekend should be a straight forward victory. They will have their eyes on athletico

bangkok

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

https://twitter.com/samuelluckhurst/status/988765556210847744

Michael Oliver to ref the FA Cup final..
Great,just great.

Meh, hes probably the best ref in england

Adamocovic

More facts (I love em)

The previous 4 seasons has seen us finish:
64 points
70 points
66 points
69 points

So 3 out of the 4 seasons we failed to break 70 points. The last time we did that was 1990/1991


We are currently on 74 points. If we manage to break 80 points (which is to be expected) it will be the first time since 2012/2013 (Fergie's last season) since we have. The last time in Fergies reign that we failed to reached less than 80 points was 2004/2005.

Despite City running away with it and my concerns and questions about José at times there is clear reason to be happy with how this season has played out. Obviously reasons for disappointment and frustration but overall positive progress.

Mitch Connor

I don't pay much attention to refs, unless it is Martin Atkinson who's rubbish or corrupt performances have cost us more than once vs Chelsea specifically.

Is there actually a ref who could be named, that people would not moan about?

jayo26

bangkok wrote: »

Arsenal game this weekend should be a straight forward victory. They will have their eyes on athletico

Why would you even think this like.

Do you think he will take his eye off a game that will probably be his final game against his most hated club managed by his most hated manager?

The players are all fired up to give him a big send off they will want to win it. Yes they might rest a few players but they will still be dangerous when you see westbroms and the likes taking points off top teams well then why should it be a walk in the park versus arsenal minus one or two first teamers.

bangkok

jayo26 wrote: »

Why would you even think this like.

Do you think he will take his eye off a game that will probably be his final game against his most hated club managed by his most hated manager?

The players are all fired up to give him a big send off they will want to win it. Yes they might rest a few players but they will still be dangerous when you see westbroms and the likes taking points off top teams well then why should it be a walk in the park versus arsenal minus one or two first teamers.

Because top 4 is gone for them. All their effort will be on europa league just like us last season.

Also wenger has huge respect for man utd. We are far from his most hated club

Trigger

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I don't pay much attention to refs, unless it is Martin Atkinson who's rubbish or corrupt performances have cost us more than once vs Chelsea specifically.

Is there actually a ref who could be named, that people would not moan about?

Pierluigi Collina

bangkok

astradave wrote: »

Peirluigi Collina

Too old

Mars Bar

I really hope Roma win. Any excuse to wear the Roma jersey at work tomorrow and wind up a load of little Liverpool supporting children!

*evil laugh*

brinty

Mars Bar wrote: »

I really hope Roma win. Any excuse to wear the Roma jersey at work tomorrow and wind up a load of little Liverpool supporting children!

*evil laugh*

Mars Bar you little terror

but i frikkin love it

paulbok

bangkok wrote: »

Arsenal game this weekend should be a straight forward victory. They will have their eyes on athletico

Would be nice to add them to our recent top 6 scalp collection (I know we beat the earlier in the year), then add Chelsea again in May.

Hopefully the get a bad result on Thursday so have to rest players at the weekend.

Also would be nice to p1ss in Wenger cornflakes one last time.