Manchester United, that didn't last long. Seven up

[david3103]

lol course Im kidding

Phew

[david3103]

how can MUFC can spend $475M on new players since Sir Alex left, & have 1 senior striker (if Hernandez leaves)?

It's incredible.

If you find out the answer to this question, please share it with me. I am at a loss to understand what LVG is attempting.



Wish I knew the answer to Tikay's question about Giggs too.

[hhyftrftdr]

Do LvG & Ryan Giggs not get on?

Their body language on the bench today very much suggests as much.

Does the role of "Assistant Manager" mean much?

Pat Rice held that title at Arsenal for many years, & he seemed a lovely chap, but it was hard to see what he bought to the party.

Brian Kidd is the "Co-Assistant Manager" (Ha!) @ Man C, does he really yield much influence?

Watching them today, I could not help but think of what a difference a Keane, Bruce or Schmichael would have made, there does not seem to be any dominant characters there.

In case anyone gets uppity, I'm neither pro nor anti Man U. I used to relish the prospect of a Man U game though, there was always an excitement, a buzz, the knowledge that they would batter almost any team, & fight tooth & nail to the bitter end. Now it all seems a bit mundane, somehow.

I hope they eventually get back on track, but they seem destined for a good few years in the relative doldrums yet.    

Influence? Probably not a huge amount, no. But it speaks volumes that when Pellegrini came in and cleared the decks for his own staff, Kidd is still there. Highly regarded amongst the players, whilst he may not have a big say on who plays week in week out, he is a great bridge between the senior management and the players. He knows the league inside out, you can't put a price on that kind of stuff.

If it's not remiss of me to say, it is probably quite a comparable relationship between Kidd and City and you and Sky poker. And I mean that in a very complimentary way.

Apart from Kidd doesn't fuck up UKOPs promos and have to explain that to the powers that be

[TightEnd]

What is van Gaal up to? MUFC now really short of top-class 1. strikers; 2. defenders; 3. goalkeepers. Still plenty of midfielders & wingers


not trolling, just trying to understand what his strategy is Man U fans

[BorntoBubble]

What is van Gaal up to? MUFC now really short of top-class 1. strikers; 2. defenders; 3. goalkeepers. Still plenty of midfielders & wingers


not trolling, just trying to understand what his strategy is Man U fans

I dont know, I just simply to get it.

If we had bought one top class striker and one top class CB I would have been happy this summer, we seemed to have sold everything and bought things we dont need. Madness

[david3103]

What is van Gaal up to? MUFC now really short of top-class 1. strikers; 2. defenders; 3. goalkeepers. Still plenty of midfielders & wingers


not trolling, just trying to understand what his strategy is Man U fans

I dont know, I just simply to get it.

If we had bought one top class striker and one top class CB I would have been happy this summer, we seemed to have sold everything and bought things we dont need. Madness

 

[77dave]

Saturday could be the first time Liverpool and Manchester United have ever play with neither team fielding a locally grown player.

[George2Loose]

De Gea in contract talks now. Surely not?!?

[tikay]

De Gea in contract talks now. Surely not?!?

That's what the media seem to be suggesting. If true, a most unexpected turn of events, which invites an array of speculation as to what may or may not happen next year.

All very odd.

[tikay]

What is van Gaal up to? MUFC now really short of top-class 1. strikers; 2. defenders; 3. goalkeepers. Still plenty of midfielders & wingers


not trolling, just trying to understand what his strategy is Man U fans

Maybe that was his plan all along?

What I find quite interesting is how prickly & defensive he is getting already with the Media. They are on his case, & he is biting. If he is the top class Manager Man U need, he should be able to rise above that. Don't think SAF was ever too defensive in such matters, he was very much a front foot man. He just banned any aggressive Media types, bless him.

[david3103]

De Gea in contract talks now. Surely not?!?

That's what the media seem to be suggesting. If true, a most unexpected turn of events, which invites an array of speculation as to what may or may not happen next year.

All very odd.

No doubt the Release Clause will form a key part of the negotiations.

[david3103]

Tikay, you asked why Martial wouldn't play against Liverpool.

I'm more inclined to ask why he would. He's 19, has only played a comparatively small number of games in a very different league. Would you throw him into a game of the stature of this when he's only had a few days to train with his new colleagues?

I'd expect to see the stronger players selected for this.

Something like...

De Gea
Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw
Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger
Mata, Herrera, Fellaini/Rooney
Rooney/Depay

Think Carrick plays instead of one of the Sch's if he has recovered from the knock that kept him out of the England squad.

[tikay]

De Gea in contract talks now. Surely not?!?

That's what the media seem to be suggesting. If true, a most unexpected turn of events, which invites an array of speculation as to what may or may not happen next year.

All very odd.

No doubt the Release Clause will form a key part of the negotiations.

That was exactly my first thought.

[The Camel]

Tikay, you asked why Martial wouldn't play against Liverpool.

I'm more inclined to ask why he would. He's 19, has only played a comparatively small number of games in a very different league. Would you throw him into a game of the stature of this when he's only had a few days to train with his new colleagues?

I'd expect to see the stronger players selected for this.

Something like...

De Gea
Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw
Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger
Mata, Herrera, Fellaini/Rooney
Rooney/Depay

Think Carrick plays instead of one of the Sch's if he has recovered from the knock that kept him out of the England squad.

You can see why United fans are unhappy.

With the notable exception of Mata, there isn't much creativity in that side considering all the money that's been spent.

[tikay]

Tikay, you asked why Martial wouldn't play against Liverpool.

I'm more inclined to ask why he would. He's 19, has only played a comparatively small number of games in a very different league. Would you throw him into a game of the stature of this when he's only had a few days to train with his new colleagues?

I'd expect to see the stronger players selected for this.

Something like...

De Gea
Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw
Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger
Mata, Herrera, Fellaini/Rooney
Rooney/Depay

Think Carrick plays instead of one of the Sch's if he has recovered from the knock that kept him out of the England squad.

Me? I'd play him, yes. They paid an arm & a leg for him, best thing since sliced bread, & even with my rudimentary knowledge of football, Man U are desperately in need of someone who can score goals, to assist Rooney & Co.

When Malcolm Macdonald signed for Newcastle he was just 20 or 21 as I recall, & scored a hat trick on his very first game - against, spookily, Liverpool. 

Really, considering what they paid, I'd want him to be in the team from the get go. At that price, he's not supposed to be a work in progress, surely?