The Manchester United Thread

[sunilvk7]

I'm factoring in his age as well though, I mean he is not going to be a prime Zlatan coming to the PL. Unless he is some freak of nature which I don't know about.

Like I mentioned to Steve and Mike, this move may very well work out but the implications if it doesn't may be more costly than you think.

Every move is a gamble, even the players at good age and playing in same league are gamble as they might not step up to the level needed.

Likewise Ibra is a gamble but the one we should be taking. He is 35 but scoring for fun. He is incredibly strong player and for a player of his size, his technical ability is just amazing. He lacks pace but again, he has very good game intelligence and playmaking skills. It's very hard to disposes him.

For a year or 2, it's a gamble worth taking.

 

[epic terrorist]

When it comes to goals in any competition the one thing Zlatan has never been a gamble on is providing them. No matter the comp, no matter the league. The PL really isnt as different as people like to make out. It certainly isnt carrying any special quality right now.

It never ceases to amaze me how people think the Premier League is some kind of other worldly being in football.

 

[sunilvk7]

It never ceases to amaze me how people think the Premier League is some kind of other worldly being in football.

We have seen that a lot about having PL experience and all the ****.

It's good to have the experience but the way some posted about how it's so important make you feel as if PL is some European power house or some super league.

Not about zzeezzy, just in general.

 

[sunilvk7]

https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/711983046325436416?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Di Marzio again saying according to his sources Jose is the next ManUtd manager. This time he video recorded it to reply to someone's question.

 

[Mike.]

Zlatan:
2011/2012: 35 goals in 44 appearances
2012/2013: 35 goals in 46 appearances
2013/2014: 41 goals in 46 appearances
2014/2015: 30 goals in 37 appearances
2015/2016: 35 goals in 38 appearances

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If Zlatan hits 20 goals and 10 assists then he's already done his job for us.

 

[steveorobbo]

We'll see in a few weeks if Zlatan tears City a new one. If he does it aginst them, one of the best teams in our league so a pretty good marker, then realistically you wouldnt think he'd have much problem for us. Or will the excuses come about City having Hart/Kompany/Otamendi out so he's only scored against the same defence as Rashford?

Maybe he might not be able to do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke lol.

 

[sunilvk7]

I dont know. It should not be long thinking if Zlatan wants to join your team and for free. Also I think for him, huge decision will be team that can fight or bring him finally that CL trophy.

His best chance of winning CL is by staying at PSG. They are the only CL contenders who can afford him and need him.

I mean clubs like Madrid, Barca, Bayern have strong attackers and a settled strikers.

 

[epic terrorist]

We have seen that a lot about having PL experience and all the ****.

It's good to have the experience but the way some posted about how it's so important make you feel as if PL is some European power house or some super league.

Not about zzeezzy, just in general.

Exactly, like its any different settling from Serie A to La Liga, transfers don't work out all the time PL is no different. Sometimes systems make players look better than they are, sometimes you buy a player and the system he was working in got the absolute maximum out of him and the new system negates his strengths or sometimes he just gets homesick but all these factors apply to all leagues. Sure the PL has some unique characteristics but I certainly do not buy the old chestnut that it is that much more physical than say the Bundesliga/Ligue 1 etc. If anything many teams have forgot how to defend. On Zlatan with his physicality and also his ability to playmake like a 10 he would rip defences open and you would probably see a higher output out of Mata/Depay/Martial. Thinking about it, it is a transfer that makes sense on so many levels really.

 

[zzeezzy]

Zlatan:
2011/2012: 35 goals in 44 appearances
2012/2013: 35 goals in 46 appearances
2013/2014: 41 goals in 46 appearances
2014/2015: 30 goals in 37 appearances
2015/2016: 35 goals in 38 appearances

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Hard to argue against them stats!

 

[Mike.]

If someone said I could have the choice between Zlatan and Rooney next season, i'd send Wayne back to Croxteth in a heartbeat

 

[Mike.]

Lets not get carried away. I think there will be lot of rumors where he will end up. PL money will push the rumor mill crazy...

Would love to have him in PL. As i planning to visit England next season to come and watch some games, seeing him would be the most important.

Free transfer, he can totally control his own destiny and brings you goals, anyone needing any kind of firepower will be paying attention

 

[Vanjagl]

R U C K F O O N E Y

 

[Tyton]

Yeah, next window is gonna be batshit crazy.

New TV deal plus Guardiola, Klopp, Mourinho, possibly Wenger's replacement, and Benitez if he stays up, all making their first shopping? Get out of here. It's gonna be bloodbath.

 

[Mike.]

Real Madrid drop De Gea interest | MARCA English

 

[ninjaskill]

Real Madrid drop De Gea interest | MARCA English

I didnt think I could love a fax machine any more than I already did but, I was wrong

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

Exactly, like its any different settling from Serie A to La Liga, transfers don't work out all the time PL is no different. Sometimes systems make players look better than they are, sometimes you buy a player and the system he was working in got the absolute maximum out of him and the new system negates his strengths or sometimes he just gets homesick but all these factors apply to all leagues. Sure the PL has some unique characteristics but I certainly do not buy the old chestnut that it is that much more physical than say the Bundesliga/Ligue 1 etc. If anything many teams have forgot how to defend. On Zlatan with his physicality and also his ability to playmake like a 10 he would rip defences open and you would probably see a higher output out of Mata/Depay/Martial. Thinking about it, it is a transfer that makes sense on so many levels really.

The intensity of the English game is still the major difference. An extra cup competition. Cup replays. No winter break to refresh. Very few easy games through the course of our season like you get with some of the steamroller scores in other leagues. Then there's the extra press demands and 24/ 7 spotlight extreme focus.

The quality most assuredly isn't there. But the intensity from every aspect still makes the English league physically and mentally like no other.

 

[zzeezzy]

Real Madrid drop De Gea interest | MARCA English

I just can't see that being the case. De Gea if he has that release clause in his contract someone is going to trigger it. I mean he is the best goalkeeper in the world and for £30m is a bargain.

If the release clause is actually there.

 

[Mike.]

I just can't see that being the case. De Gea if he has that release clause in his contract someone is going to trigger it. I mean he is the best goalkeeper in the world and for £30m is a bargain.

If the release clause is actually there.

Normally I would ignore it, but it makes no sense for Marca to put that out there.

Sounds like either a) the clause doesnt exist or b) de Gea really isnt interested.

Or it could be a massive counter bluff.

Navas has been brilliant, and is massively popular. The initial failed move really ****** off the Madrid fans.

 

[Mike.]

The intensity of the English game is still the major difference. An extra cup competition. Cup replays. No winter break to refresh. Very few easy games through the course of our season like you get with some of the steamroller scores in other leagues. Then there's the extra press demands and 24/ 7 spotlight extreme focus.

The quality most assuredly isn't there. But the intensity from every aspect still makes the English league physically and mentally like no other.

Bundesliga is already a more intense league than ours, French very close too. Winter break is the difference, but PL typically has bigger squads.

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

Bundesliga is already a more intense league than ours, French very close too. Winter break is the difference, but PL typically has bigger squads.

Some funny German fella' I kind of like would disagree on the intensity between the Bundesliga and Premiership. In the main down to the extra games here, competitive nature and no mid-season break.