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Mantis Toboggan

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Is the Fergie documentary available to watch yet? It's not due to be released until the end of the month but I could've sworn I saw people talk about it (either on here, RedCafe or Reddit, I can't remember).

Maybe I imagined it....

Edit: Sorted, thanks very much.

There's one on Netflix if that's what you're after.

fatherted1969

On another note the young fella starts work today with a company representing premiership clubs in England. Been knocking on the door for the last 6 months and had a few last round interviews knockbacks from some really decent clubs. Never lost faith though which is a credit to him and is now going to be based in Manchester only 5 minutes from his place of worship (he says himself) absolutely delighted for him, he'll never work a day again when he loves what he does. The stopovers for the oul chap has just got a lot easier

Pipmae

fatherted1969 wrote: »

On another note the young fella starts work today with a company representing premiership clubs in England. Been knocking on the door for the last 6 months and had a few last round interviews knockbacks from some really decent clubs. Never lost faith though which is a credit to him and is now going to be based in Manchester only 5 minutes from his place of worship (he says himself) absolutely delighted for him, he'll never work a day again when he loves what he does. The stopovers for the oul chap has just got a lot easier

Good on him and congrats to him. Wishing him well. I'd love to work at something I'm so passionate about.

Julez

fatherted1969 wrote: »

On another note the young fella starts work today with a company representing premiership clubs in England. Been knocking on the door for the last 6 months and had a few last round interviews knockbacks from some really decent clubs. Never lost faith though which is a credit to him and is now going to be based in Manchester only 5 minutes from his place of worship (he says himself) absolutely delighted for him, he'll never work a day again when he loves what he does. The stopovers for the oul chap has just got a lot easier

Deadly, always thought about how good it would be to live in Manchester and have a season ticket... go to every match. Congrats to him.

wanderer100

Confirmed

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1391785339434545154?s=20

jk23

wanderer100 wrote: »

Confirmed

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1391785339434545154?s=20

If one player deserves to play in front of a packed Old Trafford it's him...hope he can keep fit next year

fatherted1969

Julez wrote: »

Deadly, always thought about how good it would be to live in Manchester and have a season ticket... go to every match. Congrats to him.

He absolutely lives and breathes Utd and the other half is equally as bad, match made in heaven. Their first thought was season tickets ha, he'll go to every match underage and senior that he can. Throw in plenty of Salford games as well

PhlegmyMoses

jk23 wrote: »

If one player deserves to play in front of a packed Old Trafford it's him...hope he can keep fit next year

Bruno! Barely got any games in before lockdown so will be amazing to get him in front of the OT crowd week on week

jk23

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Bruno! Barely got any games in before lockdown so will be amazing to get him in front of the OT crowd week on week

Very good point, I completely forgot the covid started soon after he joined...

Adamocovic

Absolutely brilliant news on Cavani!

Fair play to them getting it done. Ole clearly has been trying to convince him for a while and you got the feeling he was close it being done or knew he was going to sign by his comments yesterday.

Adamocovic

jk23 wrote: »

If one player deserves to play in front of a packed Old Trafford it's him...hope he can keep fit next year

That was one of the tactics Ole was rolling out in convincing him. I remember him mentioning that he needs to experience a full crowd in Old Trafford.

jk23

Adamocovic wrote: »

That was one of the tactics Ole was rolling out in convincing him. I remember him mentioning that he needs to experience a full crowd in Old Trafford.

Just a pity he couldn't have been signed a few years ago

PARlance

Here for the payday, they said.

Stole our hearts, he did.

It's a long long time since I've been so excited about a contract extension at United.

jk23

jk23 wrote: »

Just a pity he couldn't have been signed a few years ago

I think we where in for him at Napoli hut psg beat us to it

Bleating Lamb

wadacrack wrote: »

Theirs alot of talent coming through with a much higher ceiling than Perierra. Anthony Elanga, Shoretire, McNeill, Amad.

Useful squad option is not what United need now. You failed to mention that Greenwood is playing their.

I think if you read my initial post you will find I did in last sentence.

jayo26

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

There's one on Netflix if that's what you're after.

That's a few years old now, there is a new one about Sir Alex recounting chapters of his life after and the day he had his brain injury.

Bleating Lamb

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Next two games could be fecking horrid, no idea what Ole is going to do with the side.

He is going to have to make a big number of changes.

Maguire is surely out tomorrow night at least, so I would guess Bailly and Lindelof - Lindelof is going to have to play the next two games imo.

Telles as a nightmare defensively vs Roma, but have to imagine he starts tomorrow so Shaw can start vs Liverpool.

No real options over AWB, he might have to continue on and Ole might also be reluctant to make too many changes with Maguire out anyway.

maybe Matic, McT and VDB in midfield, with James, Greenwood and Mata the forward players? Keeping Bruno, Pogba, Fred, Rashford, Cavani fresh for Liverpool?

Would think that Williams deserves a start at rb to allow AWB a rest tomorrow night.AWB has clocked up serious minutes so far this season and needs minding before the Euro final.

FinnC

jayo26 wrote: »

That's a few years old now, there is a new one about Sir Alex recounting chapters of his life after and the day he had his brain injury.

Always find it strange when Irish people use the “Sir” title.
I’m assuming you’re Irish of course...

jk23

Naomi Loose Tongs wrote: »

I think we where in for him at Napoli hut psg beat us to it

I say he was on some money at PSG as well...but they let go Tuchel, Cavani and Tiago Silvia who are all in European finals now!

Cavani is the most Ferguson style striker I have seen since Ruud....would have been even better I think under fergie which is scary

jayo26

FinnC wrote: »

Always find it strange when Irish people use the “Sir” title.
I’m assuming you’re Irish of course...

If I think someone is worthy of it I don't have an issue with using it. Not really the place to be discussing that tho ha.

billyhead

Great news about Cavani. A brilliant role model for Rashford and Greenwood.

jayo26

billyhead wrote: »

Great news about Cavani. A brilliant role model for Rashford and Greenwood.

And J.Lingz

Drumpot

billyhead wrote: »

Great news about Cavani. A brilliant role model for Rashford and Greenwood.

And martial and Pogba on how senior players can still contribute substantially even when they aren’t totally happy in life....

The Cavani extension also says a lot about Ole. Does he stay another year at a club of a manager he doesn’t rate? Not for me. I think he believes he could leave Europe with a title or CL.

His age is not a factor, it’s his fitness that may be the problem. He’s not a player that relies on speed , an extra 12 months should make no difference, he will prob be like Zlatan, a player whose ability holds up really well to aging. He’s just so what this squad needed.

FinnC

jayo26 wrote: »

If I think someone is worthy of it I don't have an issue with using it. Not really the place to be discussing that tho ha.

Use it all you want, I just find it very strange is all and not one I’d think most Irish people would be comfortable using for obvious reasons.
You knock yourself out though.

paulbok

Sigh!

Cookiemunster

FinnC wrote: »

Use it all you want, I just find it very strange is all and not one I’d think most Irish people would be comfortable using for obvious reasons.
You knock yourself out though.

Sir Alex is how he's been referred to by the club and in the media for the last 20 years. It's not really surprising that people, no matter where they're from, also use the name.
He's regularly referred to as SAF on here too.

You're honestly the first person I've ever seen make an issue (even if it is minor) out of it.

pjohnson

Best we start calling him Sir Alexander so.

FinnC

I’m not really asking anyone or expecting anyone to care.Like I said to the other young fella knock yourselves out and use it all you want. It’s very odd IMO but then maybe I’m from a different generation.

malinheader

Cavani staying another season brilliant. All I need now is Glaziers to do one now and I can go back to OT a happy man.

v3ttel

FinnC wrote: »

I’m not really asking anyone or expecting anyone to care.Like I said to the other young fella knock yourselves out and use it all you want. It’s very odd IMO but then maybe I’m from a different generation.

For some reason.....

FinnC wrote: »

Cool story bro..

FinnC wrote: »

That’s what she said.

FinnC wrote: »

That’s what she said....

....I don't think its a generational issue.

FinnC

Ok I’ve obviously upset a few of you, which was never my intention.
I’ve many many friends whom are Man United fans and never once have I heard any of them ever say Sir Alex. It’s not something you’d expect anyone outside of British people get excited about. I never hear Roy Keane ever say it for example.
Obviously a lot of you guys have no problem with it so good luck to you.

v3ttel

I've rarely been so happy about a contract extension being signed. His work-rate and movement are just ridiculous.

If we lost Cavani and Pogba, then it would feel like we needed two players to just get back to where we currently are, nevermind the 3 (possibly 4) that we need to genuinely challenge for the title.

Hopefully we can get Pogba's situation sorted before that circus starts up again.

It's probably too much to ask for, but wouldn't it be brilliant that if just one time, the Summer transfer business gets sorted without any sagas.

El Gato De Negocios

FinnC wrote: »

Use it all you want, I just find it very strange is all and not one I’d think most Irish people would be comfortable using for obvious reasons.
You knock yourself out though.

What's the obvious reasons? He got his title for the 99 treble, not for starving us out or taking our lands. He's also a Scot who are not exactly known for their enamourment with the crown. Bizarre thing to question tbh.

pjohnson

FinnC wrote: »

Ok I’ve obviously upset a few of you, which was never my intention.
I’ve many many friends whom are Man United fans and never once have I heard any of them ever say Sir Alex. It’s not something you’d expect anyone outside of British people get excited about. I never hear Roy Keane ever say it for example.
Obviously a lot of you guys have no problem with it so good luck to you.

I get about as excited calling him Sir Alex as I do calling you FinnC.

I dont think anyone is upset either by just using someones name. Its not like he is called **** ******* ******* ****** III.

Its just a very unique angle for conversation starter.

Lord TSC

pjohnson wrote: »

Best we start calling him Sir Alexander so.

Alexander Ferguson
We are waiting on the wings for you.
You could never back down.
You never learned to take your tiiiiiime!
Oooooh Alexander Ferguson!

RobbingBandit

Most ex players call Fergie Boss or the gaffer most supporters call him Fergie

The_Kew_Tour

fatherted1969 wrote: »

He absolutely lives and breathes Utd and the other half is equally as bad, match made in heaven. Their first thought was season tickets ha, he'll go to every match underage and senior that he can. Throw in plenty of Salford games as well

If he can get the season ticket he should go all out to get it.

He won’t regret it

EltonJohn69

Sir Edison Cavani

jayo26

And to our finest fan sir Rachel Riley we salute you.

Adamocovic

Sir Luke Chadwick

StringerBell

Adamocovic wrote: »

Sir Luke Chadwick

Ahem, use his proper title please

"Sir Lucas of Chadwick"

Mitch Connor

StringerBell wrote: »

Ahem, use his proper title please

"Sir Lucas of Chadwick"

chadwickshire.

dave_o_brien

FWIW, I find it odd too, but have no issue with it and wouldn't call anyone up on it.

Geldof, however...

PARlance

Fulham relegated, might as well go for the annual suggestion of signing (the I can't believe he's only 26 year old) Mitrovic.

Personally I'd have him over Martial and just have a feeling that he'd be a player that would improve / rise to playing for us... As a squad player obviously.

We're a much better team with a traditional CF. Cavani has shown that, heck, even Igahlo showed it for a brief spell when playing.

Lithium93_

py2006

Wait....what.....just in from work...did I hear right???

Cavani is staying?!?!?

Lithium93_

py2006 wrote: »

Wait....what.....just in from work...did I hear right???

Cavani is staying?!?!?

Yeah he's staying for another season.

Mitch Connor

PARlance wrote: »

Fulham relegated, might as well go for the annual suggestion of signing (the I can't believe he's only 26 year old) Mitrovic.

Personally I'd have him over Martial and just have a feeling that he'd be a player that would improve / rise to playing for us... As a squad player obviously.

We're a much better team with a traditional CF. Cavani has shown that, heck, even Igahlo showed it for a brief spell when playing.

Was thinking the sane earlier, I've championed him previous summers too. But looking back over his numbers I just couldn't bring myself to write the post.

py2006

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Yeah he's staying for another season.

Sounds like we won't be signing Haaland or Kane this summer then? I doubt Cavani would sign if he was reduced to 10 games for the season.

piplip87

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Getting rid of martial would mean we need to add a striker to your list of signings.

Not really if you think about it. Rashford, Greenwood and Cavani along with am acemedy graduate can cover striking duties all far better than Martial. That leaves Pogba, James and Diallo along with Rashford and Greenwood to cover the wings.

Given Telles assists numbers for the past few seasons in Portugal I see no reason why he could not cover on the wings if needed.

Thus window should be about improving defence, getting cover for AWB and getting a holding midfielder who can set the tempo and link attack and defence. Fred cannot and will not be upto standard for this. A good squad player but will never win the league with him as first chioce..A good DM will also allow McTomaniny to get forward more he has added goals to his game this season could also allow Donny to get a run of games.

The thing is after all the fan protests the owners are terrified of more especially next season when it could affect ticket revenue and attendance at games. I have no doubt they will hand Ole a massive budget to work with this summer and give him more of an input to the negotiations.

I'd expect to see one big big signing like Sancho, possibly a big CB signing I'd say Varane as for a DM I'd like to see Parades as he has that aggression and passing that's needed but doubt very much he is available.. possibly Nididi