Wasn't too fond of this one, mind. Felt more like what fans analyse and put forward than anything else (the article, I mean). That aside, we do have a strong core of players. Martial, Rashford, Greenwood, Pogba (if he stays), Fernandes, Henderson, Maguire, AwB, vDB - will be prominent. Need to improve on them further and get better players/replacements in.
That was before I knew we gifted him a 500k a week contract. If I knew before hand, I would've said "no thanks". I cannot believe Woodward thought it was okay to put a player on that kind of money. Sums him up quite nicely.
Then he has the cheek to say he was unhappy and wanted his contract torn up after his first day training with the club. Being on that wage. Sanchez cry me a ******* river!
Don't forget Smalling also looked good for Roma which doesn't say much for a league which has always been a defenders dream.
Really? I would honestly keep him out of the lot. Unless we are getting a CB in (and Badiashile seems to be a no-go), Smalling could be useful (although I suspect he wouldn't want to be rotation). But definitely the preferred option between him, Jones and Rojo. (and considering the fact that Bailly always seems one game away from either injury or a reckless challenge).
I most look at PL and love the league. But sorry the hate in understanding that other leagues are **** and theyr guys who leave and perform better is only down to the league not the surrounding environment in PL.
Pretty much what I said? We need four senior CBs, considering the fact that among the three regular ones we have, one is injury/suspension prone. And out of the remaining lot, I would definitely keep Smalling. I'm not talking about this basis his Italy performances, either. Jones is the better defender, but he has spent more time injured than he has on the pitch, probably. So, yeah, Smalling. He's a decent defender.
Also CBs we have been linked with have all been good with there feet which Smalling is not the best.
I'm not saying the Italian League is bad but when you consider the number of Italians who have played in the Premiership and the number of ones who have been successful you will notice that it is the more attack minded (the likes of Zola, Ravenelli, Di Matteo etc) who have adapted best. The Italian league is more defensive and slower there is nothing wrong with that but it would appear that more mature players from across Europe are now moving there and having an element of success.
Yeah, but all links seem fruitless now. Had been linked with Upamecano, Gabriel and Badiashile. None seem happening at the moment, basis reports. Also, Upamecano is a right footed CB, so that was somewhat puzzling, since we ideally need someone to play on the left. Some reports have us linked to Torres and Skriniar, but unsure of the veracity of the same.
Disruptive patterning (or more exactly dazzle camouflage) at it's best designed to make it harder for the opposition to judge distance and speed(used during WW2 on ships to confuse the enemy). If they are going to wear it in games I would recommend the squad practises wearing it in training otherwise it will be consigned to the same bin as the grey abomination of a while back...
