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This would kill me, especially when Jim White who is usually reliable gave me the impression he was ours.
Easy to say that now! But his twitter was spot on with transfers before that, regardless if he broke it first.
I said beforehand he wasnt reliable. It's easy to be spot on if the news is solid already. That's not being reliable, that's just relaying someone else's info. I've never been convinced he has his own independent sources.
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Would you be happy if you got Blind and Depay this month, if you can't get Di Maria, and maybe a CM in January?
Imo, January would give alot more clearity about your CM targets injury wise (Vidal and Strootman).
I haven't been around on the forums for a long time, but I felt I had to post something after Rojo signed for you guys.
The first thing I'll say is that I used to hate Rojo. Before the WC I would quickly name him as the weakest link in the team without blinking. He wasn't bad for Estudiantes in Argentina but he wasn't anywhere near NT standard. When he moved to Europe he was played as a CB, doing pretty well, but for some reason he was still being played as a LWB for Argentina and I just couldn't see why. His performances weren't good enough, either. Nobody had any faith in Rojo, and it's safe to say thay every single time he stepped on the pitch he was playing againt 11 players and 40 million Argentina fans.
I think it's safe to say that when the WC came everyone in Argentina thought we were going to get killed down our left flank. But what happened was the exact opposite - he thrived under the pressure. I guess any man capable of playing for years while being hated and insulted by his own countrymen without flinching has to have a very strong resolve but his performances when under the spotlight were completely unexpected. He was good going forward, very sound defensively, but most importantly, he showed he has balls, arguably the most valued attribute this side of the pond.
Everyone here expected our front line to shine, and our back line to falter. What actually happened was quite the opposite. Messi may have been voted as the best player of the tournament but in my eyes he wasn't even the best in the team, that title goes to either Mascherano or Rojo. While our stars were little more than anonymous, men like Rojo shone and made us proud. I'm not one to usually jump on the bandwagon but I'm now a zealous Rojo-ist.
I doubt he'll ever replicate his world cup form, but I certainly hope he can. Not because I like United, but rather because I'd like to see him succeed. And because someone with the surname "Rojo" (Spanish for Red) can hardly feel any more at home than playing for the Red Devils, right?
Best of lucks to him, and I guess that means best of lucks to you.
The first thing I'll say is that I used to hate Rojo. Before the WC I would quickly name him as the weakest link in the team without blinking. He wasn't bad for Estudiantes in Argentina but he wasn't anywhere near NT standard. When he moved to Europe he was played as a CB, doing pretty well, but for some reason he was still being played as a LWB for Argentina and I just couldn't see why. His performances weren't good enough, either. Nobody had any faith in Rojo, and it's safe to say thay every single time he stepped on the pitch he was playing againt 11 players and 40 million Argentina fans.
I think it's safe to say that when the WC came everyone in Argentina thought we were going to get killed down our left flank. But what happened was the exact opposite - he thrived under the pressure. I guess any man capable of playing for years while being hated and insulted by his own countrymen without flinching has to have a very strong resolve but his performances when under the spotlight were completely unexpected. He was good going forward, very sound defensively, but most importantly, he showed he has balls, arguably the most valued attribute this side of the pond.
Everyone here expected our front line to shine, and our back line to falter. What actually happened was quite the opposite. Messi may have been voted as the best player of the tournament but in my eyes he wasn't even the best in the team, that title goes to either Mascherano or Rojo. While our stars were little more than anonymous, men like Rojo shone and made us proud. I'm not one to usually jump on the bandwagon but I'm now a zealous Rojo-ist.
I doubt he'll ever replicate his world cup form, but I certainly hope he can. Not because I like United, but rather because I'd like to see him succeed. And because someone with the surname "Rojo" (Spanish for Red) can hardly feel any more at home than playing for the Red Devils, right?
Best of lucks to him, and I guess that means best of lucks to you.
I agree with most of what he said.
Made valid point about wanting to sign players who can walk into first 11. He named many unrealistic names like Hummels, Alonso, Varane but solid points like Di Maria bringing excitement back, Khedira's energy levels.
Also while many see this transfer window as failure IMO in a long term this will be considered as very important transfer window.
Shaw might go on to become the best LB in the league.
Herrera looked quality.
Rojo at least going by opinions of those who watched him regularly will become fan favorite.
If we can sign 1 CM and 1 winger like Di Maria then this window will be remembered for long time.
MRMUJAC (guy who keeps track of youth teams) posted that we haven't signed Borg yet, some differences in the transfer fee. West Ham wants 220K for a player out of contract so it will end up in arbitration. Borg will still play for ManUtd U18s just like he played against Norwich.
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"I'm sick of having to criticise the club to which I gave my life as a player," he said. "But United need to arrest their decline."
Paul Scholes: Manchester United need five experienced players who can turn round a desperate situation - Premier League - Football - The Independent
Paul Scholes: Manchester United need five experienced players who can turn round a desperate situation - Premier League - Football - The Independent
I just read the full Paul Scholes article, whilst I don't agree that we need 5 experienced players, he does make a lot of good points throughout and I think it's good to have such an influential figure like him actually telling the situation like it is.
I'd argue his targets are unrealistic as well... but Di Maria and especially Khedira must surely be gettable. How many times have we missed out or passed on great Central Midfielders.
But Scholes has talked a lot of sense in this article, but a misleading headline because it's kind of unrealistic to expect 5 in and Varane, Alonso and Hummels are probably not even able to get.
Ancelotti: "Di María has asked to leave & rejected offer from club. [But] if he does not find future solution he stays no problem"
Public admission he wants out by Madrid. Van Gaal publicly name checked him last month. Woodward has publicly said we have money. No excuses now.
Public admission he wants out by Madrid. Van Gaal publicly name checked him last month. Woodward has publicly said we have money. No excuses now.