Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018/2019 [Mod note 31-Aug-18]

bucketybuck

Julez wrote: »

If we sell Pogba for a big fee and then go chasing a midfielder every chairman worth his salt is gonna Daniel Levy the shout of us.

Do they think United are short of a few bob now?

Drumpot

bucketybuck wrote: »

Do they think United are short of a few bob now?

Yeh I do wonder why people are bothered with this sort of stuff. Liverpool used some of the Coutihno money to break the world record for a keeper and a central defender.

This whole “united has to be careful on how it spends money” narrative is ridiculous. It’s the most valuable club in the world, if there is one club that should be able to spend a few more quid for a primary target it’s united....

Turtwig

You can also outbid any club wage wise because your financials aren't lopsided like many other clubs. Simply put you can easily complete with any club* in spending power and blow them out of the water if needs be.

*Clubs affiliated to nation states not included

Lord TSC

Reality is even if Pogba stays, we'll be charged a small fortune for players. Pogba going or not, SMS is going to cost 100-120m

jayo26

Lord TSC wrote: »

Reality is even if Pogba stays, we'll be charged a small fortune for players. Pogba going or not, SMS is going to cost 100-120m

Bayern probably get him for free

pjohnson

Lord TSC wrote: »

Reality is even if Pogba stays, we'll be charged a small fortune for players. Pogba going or not, SMS is going to cost 100-120m

And we dont want to pay big anymore so yeah. We just have to keep making do.

DARK-KNIGHT

I'm surprised we didn't know about pogba move to us a lot sooner seeing as we have a man on the inside at juve

Just on pogba

Awful shame

When he has kante in the team to do all the hard work he is incredibly good

If he has to make an effort he is awful

Mr.Crinklewood

Happy Birthday Ronnie Wallwork.

J. Marston

bangkok

'Shaw out of Man Utd's Watford clash'

http://www.skysports.com/share/11494866

Toobz

bangkok wrote: »

'Shaw out of Man Utd's Watford clash'

http://www.skysports.com/share/11494866

Was looking forward to seeing him and Dalot tearing down both wings. Hope we see it soon.

Mitch Connor

And this is how we see Young become the first choice LB again. Oh well, was fun have an attacking left footer while it lasted!

bangkok

Mitch Connor wrote: »

And this is how we see Young become the first choice LB again. Oh well, was fun have an attacking left footer while it lasted!

I think its different this time and feels different. Shaw will be straight back in the team the next game

paulbok

bangkok wrote: »

I think its different this time and feels different. Shaw will be straight back in the team the next game

If is isn't, then no chance of him signing any new contract offered.

beno619

bangkok wrote: »

I think its different this time and feels different. Shaw will be straight back in the team the next game

Agreed. You've mentioned his man of the match awards from last season but none of those performances were nearly as good as what he's produced so far this season.

S.M.B.

I don't think that article is correct, features quotes from Southgate after the game on Saturday, is based on no new information so could have been published Saturday night (although I don't think Shaw will play at the weekend).

The mandatory rest period is at least 6 days and not a "mandatory seven-day period recovering" so technically he could be back playing on Saturday

DM_7

Mandatory is not good enough. He should not be playing this weekend, significant head injuries need better care than the mandatory number.

Mitch Connor

DM_7 wrote: »

Mandatory is not good enough. He should not be playing this weekend, significant head injuries need better care than the mandatory number.

I disagree.

He should not play this weekend if the correct tests are performed and he is deemed to require further rest.

If the correct tests are performed and indicates he is suffering no issues and there is no need for him to miss the game at the weekend, then why miss the game at the weekend?

Whether he plays or not should be based on actual medical tests and results, not either mandatory minimums or your opinion that a head injury requires longer by default.

bangkok

De Gea, Pogba, Matic and Lukaku nominated for FIFA Pro world 11

S.M.B.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk wrote:

Luke Shaw is back at Carrington

The left back was pictured arriving at the training ground this morning where he will be assessed by United’s medical staff after his head injury on Saturday night.

Early reports suggest he will miss two games for United which would be Watford away and Young Boys away in the Champions League.

Another report

RobbingBandit

Head injuries specifically concussion aren't really getting the bad press they are in American Football or full contact sports overall I know a few stories are out there of players past and present stating head trauma from heading the ball.

Shaw did get an aweful thump so hopefully proper precautions are taken and he's given a good rest.

DM_7

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I disagree.

He should not play this weekend if the correct tests are performed and he is deemed to require further rest.

If the correct tests are performed and indicates he is suffering no issues and there is no need for him to miss the game at the weekend, then why miss the game at the weekend?

Whether he plays or not should be based on actual medical tests and results, not either mandatory minimums or your opinion that a head injury requires longer by default.

Not going into heavy detail on it as it is not the place but the care related to head injuries in sport, over many years was pathetic. In my opinion it has not improved enough. The mandatory is too short imo.

Two years ago United acted poorly (imo) with Martial when he had a head injury v Watford. Left him on the pitch instead of immediate sub.

Shaw left the field on a stretcher, needed oxygen, he needs time to return to full impact training or games to avoid secondary trauma. Imo such cases need longer respite as you can't scan or test for concussion, it is examination based so the idea of tests clearing him do not add up.

bangkok

https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/i-never-wanted-to-leave-spurs/152296

Toby never wanted to leave spurs

Mitch Connor

bangkok wrote: »

https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/i-never-wanted-to-leave-spurs/152296

Toby never wanted to leave spurs

Oh, well if he says it after staying, then it must be true.

No way United could have signed him, clearly.

And LOL, you've even misquoted him to run your agenda. Brilliant.

yabadabado

Yet he still hasn't signed a new contract. Clearly he loves the club and will never move.

DM_7

Good on Toby, he accepted Spurs wanted him to stay, didn't cause public problems or name drop teams, turned up very well at OT when back in the team, showed a desire to make sure his performance was up to the correct level.

Others could learn from him.

Trigger

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Oh, well if he says it after staying, then it must be true.

No way United could have signed him, clearly.

And LOL, you've even misquoted him to run your agenda. Brilliant.

In fairness he probably only read the headline, I notice he never actually offers an opinion just link dumps. If he actually read the article it shows that he didn't actually say what the headline does. The headline, like himself, are putting the words in Toby's mouth

Drumpot

yabadabado wrote: »

Yet he still hasn't signed a new contract. Clearly he loves the club and will never move.

I think part of the problem is that Spurs have never been stung by a top player walking away for free after saying all season they would sign on an extension.

DM_7

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/08/paul-pogba-what-exactly-is-his-problem



What exactly is Paul Pogba's problem?


Did I do it right?

Trigger

DM_7 wrote: »

www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/08/paul-pogba-what-exactly-is-his-problem


What exactly is Paul Pogba's problem?


Did I do it right?

It would help if your link worked and a 404 message wasn't popping up on touch anyways

DM_7

astradave wrote: »

It would help if your link worked and a 404 message wasn't popping up on touch anyways

So No?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/08/paul-pogba-what-exactly-is-his-problem

bangkok

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Oh, well if he says it after staying, then it must be true.

No way United could have signed him, clearly.

And LOL, you've even misquoted him to run your agenda. Brilliant.

What agenda is that??

bangkok

astradave wrote: »

In fairness he probably only read the headline, I notice he never actually offers an opinion just link dumps. If he actually read the article it shows that he didn't actually say what the headline does. The headline, like himself, are putting the words in Toby's mouth

"Everyone was saying everywhere that I absolutely wanted to leave Tottenham," Alderweireld said. That's not true."

Mitch Connor

bangkok wrote: »

What agenda is that??

That there is no way anyone could place any blame on woodward for any aspect of the summer transfer window. No one could have done any better in his position. it was impossible to make the signings United needed.

That agenda.

Mitch Connor

bangkok wrote: »

"Everyone was saying everywhere that I absolutely wanted to leave Tottenham," Alderweireld said. That's not true."

That doesn't translate to "Never wanted to leave", and anyone not pushing an agenda would recognise that.

But you go ahead. We all see you.

bangkok

Mitch Connor wrote: »

That there is no way anyone could place any blame on woodward for any aspect of the summer transfer window. No one could have done any better in his position. it was impossible to make the signings United needed.

That agenda.

I have no agenda on that. I did say it was hard to sign players at that time. At the end of the day its not fifa or championship manager

Trigger

Here's a true statement:

"We can do things in the transfer market, that other clubs can only dream of" - Ed Woodward

Will I Am Not

astradave wrote: »

Here's a true statement:

"We can do things in the transfer market, that other clubs can only dream of" - Ed Woodward

Maybe he was talking about Drogheda United?

bangkok

astradave wrote: »

Here's a true statement:

"We can do things in the transfer market, that other clubs can only dream of" - Ed Woodward

Spending over half a billion since fergie retired backs that statement up

PhlegmyMoses

bangkok wrote: »

Spending over half a billion since fergie retired backs that statement up

Actually, that makes his stupid, hyperbolic statement factually incorrect because clubs like PSG and City have spent much more.

Lord TSC

United are considering Atletico Madrid's Andrea Berta for the director of football role. Juventus' Fabio Paratici has been recommended. RB Leipzig's Paul Mitchell is also on the radar (Evening Standard)

bangkok

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Actually, that makes his stupid, hyperbolic statement factually incorrect because clubs like PSG and City have spent much more.

City and PSG are backed by countries. Not a fair comparison.

PhlegmyMoses

bangkok wrote: »

City and PSG are backed by countries. Not a fair comparison.

Read his statement again...

bangkok

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Read his statement again...

Yes... "other clubs"

probably every team in world football apart from city and psg

Will I Am Not

Big Rom scores his 42nd international goal tonight.

bangkok

Rashford goal england

bangkok

Lukaku 2nd goal

Will I Am Not

43 international goals by the age of 25. By the time he retires he could easily have 3 million.

bangkok

Will I Am Not wrote: »

43 international goals by the age of 25. By the time he retires he could easily have 3 million.

He is retiring in 2 years prob wont even get 60

jimmytwotimes 2013

bangkok wrote: »

He is retiring in 2 years prob wont even get 60

DJ Carey retiring I'd say