The Manchester United Thread

[Sherkey]

If Lingard’s our first choice right winger going into the season then someone’s ****** up somewhere. James better take to it like a duck to water

Lingard suits it when he is on form. Likes to roam a lot, and likes to close down quite a bit too. He's the energetic presser from the front, which will help the other two get into better spaces. True, he was bad last season, but so was most of the squad. With a proper pre-season, if he can regain his form of old, it'll be good for us. Dalot is most likely back up for both RB and RM. And LB. James backup for both LM and RM.

I'm not that worried with RM, to be honest. Yes, we need a right winger, a proper one. But we sure can't get everyone this season, and if the intention is to wait next season for Sancho, then that's fine.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Bit more good news for @ManUtd. Significant progress made on new contract for Marcus Rashford. Confidence now that deal will be done. Big increase in wage - not as big as reported £350,000 - but reflective of status and OGS's emphasis on youth.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

It's not going to be Chong, Mata or Martial.

I think you will find they will all feature on the right. And I never said which ones would be starters or not!

 

[zzeezzy]

For me RW was the biggest area of weakness, maybe after RB actually but we literally was watching a team attack down one side of the pitch for most the season. Yet we should continue with what we have when there are players like Pepe (and others) available?

Seems bonkers to me really does, I'd prioritise a RW over CB and CM for sure given how stacked we are in those positions. Not that I think we have much quality but we have quantity at least.

 

[RhQQ]

Lingard is not a RW. Works best centrally, whether that’s #10, false 9/tip of a diamond, or part of a pressing front 2 (I.e. how José used him vs Conte a couple seasons back) - he lacks the physical aspects among other things required to be a wideman; he’s nippy off the mark, but his top speed is quite average and he’s basic as **** 1v1. Conversely, he’s very good at carrying in tight, central spaces (e.g. community shield final goal a couple years back) when the onus isn’t on him to burst into space & use physical attributes once a man is beat. Our best RW currently is Lukaku ffs, and I don’t think that’s an exaggeration.
That puts it into perspective. Hopefully James takes to it.

Honestly, sorting the right wing out would benefit he functionality of the team immeasurably. Hopefully James/AWB is that, because it’s not Lingard

 

[zzeezzy]

Lingard is not a RW. Works best centrally, whether that’s #10, false 9/tip of a diamond, or part of a pressing front 2 (I.e. how José used him vs Conte a couple seasons back) - he lacks the physical aspects among other things required to be a wideman; he’s nippy off the mark, but his top speed is quite average and he’s basic as **** 1v1. Conversely, he’s very good at carrying in tight, central spaces (e.g. community shield final goal a couple years back) when the onus isn’t on him to burst into space & use physical attributes once a man is beat. Our best RW currently is Lukaku ffs, and I don’t think that’s an exaggeration.
That puts it into perspective. Hopefully James takes to it.

Honestly, sorting the right wing out would benefit he functionality of the team immeasurably. Hopefully James/AWB is that, because it’s not Lingard

Spot on, I don't know how anyone sees Lingard or Mata as a good option for RW, I really don't. But that's just me, this has been debated for years now and we're still no closer to fixing the issue. Sanchez literally hardly ever plays there for some unknown reason, so I don't even consider him really.

Unless like you say James hits the ground running, here's hoping he does but more than anything I'm happy he will keep first team players like Martial on his toes hopefully......

 

[Vanjagl]

Lingard will be first choice, James second. Sanchez fighting to get back in the squad

Thats sad. Really, really sad. Hope boys can prove me wrong.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

From Ducker: Internal email from Ed Woodward reveals #MUFC plans to sign more “exciting” players who fit club's “long-term vision”. Recognition they’re operating in an “inflated” market but says club are working “calmly” behind scenes amid all the talk

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

LMAO 4 people showed up to the #Glazer out protest today outside OT LOL! When are people going to realise protests and # bollocks on twitter isn’t going to to jot!!! 4 people FFS )))))

 

[RhQQ]

LMAO 4 people showed up to the #Glazer out protest today outside OT LOL! When are people going to realise protests and # bollocks on twitter isn’t going to to jot!!! 4 people FFS )))))

4 people who didn’t get the memo; it was cancelled. Rearranged for first home match

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

4 people who didn’t get the memo; it was cancelled. Rearranged for first home match

Not according to one of the organisers who was there. It’s wasnt postponed just suggested they move it. Still doesn’t change the fact **** all will happen either way.

Then you get 100s of fans complaining no one turned up today lol on twitter.

 

[Mike.]

Lingard is not a RW. Works best centrally, whether that’s #10, false 9/tip of a diamond, or part of a pressing front 2 (I.e. how José used him vs Conte a couple seasons back) - he lacks the physical aspects among other things required to be a wideman; he’s nippy off the mark, but his top speed is quite average and he’s basic as **** 1v1. Conversely, he’s very good at carrying in tight, central spaces (e.g. community shield final goal a couple years back) when the onus isn’t on him to burst into space & use physical attributes once a man is beat. Our best RW currently is Lukaku ffs, and I don’t think that’s an exaggeration.
That puts it into perspective. Hopefully James takes to it.

Honestly, sorting the right wing out would benefit he functionality of the team immeasurably. Hopefully James/AWB is that, because it’s not Lingard

Lingard will start the season there. Whether he finishes the season there is another debate entirely.

But we're not going to sign a winger this window. Because he wants Sancho there next season. Unless Lukaku goes. Then you'll see a flexible forward come in (Pepe)

 

[Mike.]

For me RW was the biggest area of weakness, maybe after RB actually but we literally was watching a team attack down one side of the pitch for most the season. Yet we should continue with what we have when there are players like Pepe (and others) available?

Seems bonkers to me really does, I'd prioritise a RW over CB and CM for sure given how stacked we are in those positions. Not that I think we have much quality but we have quantity at least.

Right wing was never the biggest weakness. It's the least of all the issues.

 

[Mike.]

4 people who didn’t get the memo; it was cancelled. Rearranged for first home match

LMAO 4 people showed up to the #Glazer out protest today outside OT LOL! When are people going to realise protests and # bollocks on twitter isn’t going to to jot!!! 4 people FFS )))))

Honestly **** em, they're legit complaining because of who we didn't sign. It's embarrassing

 

[Mike.]

I think it's going to be lingard first and dalot 2nd

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I'd like to see Dalot there two. Great pace, decent dribble and delivery

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Honestly **** em, they're legit complaining because of who we didn't sign. It's embarrassing

A local reporter tweeted there was more people going in and out the megastore lol. I said exactly the same Mike about it starting because of lack of signings from impatient kids. And twitter attention seeking idiots. Jeez the absolute pelters of abuse I got was ridiculous lol.

On RW yeah it’s not a priority for me over a top CM or CB. They are a must this window. 2 CMs infact!

 

[RhQQ]

What was he on now? 75k? Expect that to double, with some bonuses on top

By the sounds of it, almost quadrupled

 

[steveorobbo]

Lingard will start the season there. Whether he finishes the season there is another debate entirely.

But we're not going to sign a winger this window. Because he wants Sancho there next season. Unless Lukaku goes. Then you'll see a flexible forward come in (Pepe)

To be honest I don't even think we'll sign anyone there if Lukaku goes. Especially if Sanchez keeps up this form. I honestly believe it's lingard and dalot on the right. Martial and James on the left, and rashford and Sanchez up top if Lukaku goes. And they are all pretty much interchangable. They key is Sanchez keeping his formthen we should have enough regardless of Lukaku. If he stays you move dalot to RB, James to RW and Sanchez LW to keep Lukaku up top

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[Scouseinthehouse]

By the sounds of it, almost quadrupled

Who's that mate?

 

[RhQQ]

Who's that mate?

Rashford. Rewarding him 250K when he hasn't even moulded into what he's supposed to be yet 4-5 seasons in is silly. What happens if & when he develops into what he's supposed to be? What does he earn then? Is he going to demand another raise?

Benzema is on 150K at Madrid.

Wage structure is a circus, this isn't sustainable. Only players at the club who should be earning more than 200k are De Gea & Pogba. If you want world class wages, become a world class player.