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United have confirmed that Kirstie Smith is joining West Ham. She was very important to us in those first exciting seasons with Casey but didn't get much playing time last year. After being replaced by better signings. Good luck to her.
 
Bujakaa92 said:

⬆It is not **** :D no idea why it only allows watching on youtube site

Will be interesting to see if he fix some aspects in his game. Talent and raw potential is there with physicality, dont think he will be flying coming season so will see how fans will agree with mediocre first season considering his price tag.
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I think you need to understand the inherent difference between the on-line, SM L'pool 'fan' (term used VERY loosely), and those that actually go to the match. Not least from the City.

Just like the manager is under no pressure to play anybody from those that paid it, the price tag means nothing with the support.

I'm struggling to think of the last player that didn't receive full backing regardless. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Mignolet maybe? But he had laid his own bed long before Klopp inherited him.

I'd expect Díaz, Salah and Bobby now Jota is out of the rest of pre-season with his hammy, to start the season. (Although Núñez is forming a really good understanding with Mo already which could see him early.). Which is both standard for Klopp as it's a rarity for a new signing to go straight in. (Díaz was an exception last year rather than the norm for example.). Not least one who's old-school position we haven't had since what, maybe the inherited Benteke?

With the only meltdown in that scenario being from divvy's on-line and the mediates trying to create a non-story.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
I think you need to understand the inherent difference between the on-line, SM L'pool 'fan' (term used VERY loosely), and those that actually go to the match. Not least from the City.

Just like the manager is under no pressure to play anybody from those that paid it, the price tag means nothing with the support.

I'm struggling to think of the last player that didn't receive full backing regardless. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Mignolet maybe? But he had laid his own bed long before Klopp inherited him.

I'd expect Díaz, Salah and Bobby now Jota is out of the rest of pre-season with his hammy, to start the season. (Although Núñez is forming a really good understanding with Mo already which could see him early.). Which is both standard for Klopp as it's a rarity for a new signing to go straight in. (Díaz was an exception last year rather than the norm for example.). Not least one who's old-school position we haven't had since what, maybe the inherited Benteke?

With the only meltdown in that scenario being from divvy's on-line and the mediates trying to create a non-story.
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This is what I meant when I said United do not have the luxury to sign a unfinished article like Liverpool can. You spent big money but you can afford to give him whole season to settle in, because of the depth of talent.
 
Talking forwards, with the big Pole looking like he’s getting boxed to Barcelona, that opens up Munich for Ronaldo. Which would leave United what at this stage? Dybala?

Is it today Barcelona go on tour BTW? Anxious day if it is to see if he makes the plane.
 
Who knows, Dybala does not fit at all, but who am I to judge? I'd be fairly happy if Ronaldo went to Bayern.
 
Oh, I completely agree on the Argentinian. I wouldn’t touch him with a bargepole.

Just thinking of the limited options this late in the window. Given theres Martial and thats pretty much it, Ronaldo going leaves ten Hag with another problem he shouldn't have been handed.

#11 has messed any depth up there but that is what it is.
 
I assume one of Elanga or Diallo (if not both) will stay and try to fill the gap if there's nothing on the market. There are some talks about Bruno or DvdB being used like Tadić was, as a false 9. Wouldnt be against it short term.

If EtH can fix the midfield it will be much easier for everyone else to do their job. That midfield is so f. unbalanced.
 
Martial is staying. Then if we don’t bring anyone in it will be up Amad and Elanga, Garnacho to fill in or Rashford if we sign another winger.
 
Vanjagl said:
I assume one of Elanga or Diallo (if not both) will stay and try to fill the gap if there's nothing on the market. …..
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I can’t speak on Elanga, but Diallo didn’t look anywhere near ready for the SPL last season when I watched Rangers. He defo needs another loan based off that first experience.

Don’t be fooled by the few goals he scored. He was naturally well out of his depth in Scotland so the PL would eat him alive right now.
 
No one of Martial, Rashford, Elanga and Diallo havent shown anything to warrant a starting position. But its better to have Diallo or Elanga as a makeshift striker then to have none.

Diallo is a strange one. Wonderful ball control, great acceleration and positive on the ball. But he lacks physicallity. Maybe he'll do better at PL, who knows.
 
Vanjagl said:
No one of Martial, Rashford, Elanga and Diallo havent shown anything to warrant a starting position. But its better to have Diallo or Elanga as a makeshift striker then to have none.

Diallo is a strange one. Wonderful ball control, great acceleration and positive on the ball. But he lacks physicallity. Maybe he'll do better at PL, who knows.
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While true in a way on current form. But Martial has definately show he can be a starting STR for us. His ability isn’t the problem. Like ETH said yesterday about him. If he keeps his focus and determination he can be a great contributor for us.
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
While true in a way on current form. But Martial has definately show he can be a starting STR for us. His ability isn’t the problem. Like ETH said yesterday about him. If he keeps his focus and determination he can be a great contributor for us.
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Sure, but those are big ifs. If he can fulfill his talent, Monaco will get hefty Ballon d'Or bonus.
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
Id rather get rid on Ronnie and his circus. Give Martial a shot. …..
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Which is sound until Martial gets injured or fatigues. It’s like when Rafa thought it would be a good idea to go into a season with a raw 19-year-old kid backing up Torres. And then ‘Nando went down and N’Gog, through no faiult of his own, was thrust into a situation he never should have been. And looked woefully out of his depth and the season went South with it.

You have to feel for ten Hag as this window has been managed woefully.
 
But thats the situation though isn’t it?

You can’t not discuss it any other way than looking at why ten Hag’s being left with a worryingly small squad.
 
It needs a couple more quality additions but I wouldn’t say worryingly small. If anything it’s been to big previous seasons
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
But thats the situation though isn’t it?

You can’t not discuss it any other way than looking at why ten Hag’s being left with a worryingly small squad.
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It is not a small squad, it's unbalanced. He got his 3 transfers already and all 3 of them he knows very well. And there will be more probably. Almost impossible to fill all the gaps in one window, that is Tom Cruz level impossible. If anything, this window was fairly decent. United managed to beat tough opposition in Lyon, Arsenal and Bretford.

Joking aside, too many issues to be fixed quickly. It was always going to be like that the first season. He'll get few players and he'll need to make do with the rest of them, and its not like they are some scubs, all of them are full internationals. If EtH is half as good as we think he is, he'll do fine with them. Main issue with most of United players is motivation. There's no hunger, there's no one to push them. If allowed, he'll do that, he doesn't take anyones bullsh!t.

And again, who knows whats happening behind the doors.

Its far too early to say he'll be successful. we'll have to wait and see. Oh btw, Frenkie is with Barca's traveling squad.
 
Vanjagl said:
It is not a small squad, it's unbalanced. He got his 3 transfers already and all 3 of them he knows very well. And there will be more probably. Almost impossible to fill all the gaps in one window, that is Tom Cruz level impossible. If anything, this window was fairly decent. United managed to beat tough opposition in Lyon, Arsenal and Bretford.

Joking aside, too many issues to be fixed quickly. It was always going to be like that the first season. He'll get few players and he'll need to make do with the rest of them, and its not like they are some scubs, all of them are full internationals. If EtH is half as good as we think he is, he'll do fine with them. Main issue with most of United players is motivation. There's no hunger, there's no one to push them. If allowed, he'll do that, he doesn't take anyones bullsh!t.

And again, who knows whats happening behind the doors.

Its far too early to say he'll be successful. we'll have to wait and see. Oh btw, Frenkie is with Barca's traveling squad.
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Was always going
 
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