The Manchester United Thread

[zzeezzy]

I don't think Martial will be used as a striker, particularly at first. I'd imagine he will fight for a spot on the left or right. Apparently he can play both but the left is where he is more suited to cut onto his stronger foot.

 

[sunilvk7]

I don't think Martial will be used as a striker, particularly at first. I'd imagine he will fight for a spot on the left or right. Apparently he can play both but the left is where he is more suited to cut onto his stronger foot.

I think it will be Rooney - Martial combination, one as 9 and other behind him.

 

[zzeezzy]

I think it will be Rooney - Martial combination, one as 9 and other behind him.

At least he'll actually offer us pace and movement which will be refreshing! We were way too static against Swansea and other teams as well like Newcastle, so easy to defend.

Anthony Martial Is Exactly the Kind of Player Manchester United Should Sign - RantSports

Good article on Martial.

Interesting read, I literally had no idea Ronaldo only had scored 3 goals before he came to us, crazy!

 

[dasty]

I'm completely with him there. That would be my philosophy as regards squad building as a coach/ manager. 22/23 players with adequate cover for each position is ideal supplemented if possible by the best youth you think has a realistic chance of making it.

Squad size and rotation has gotten nuts in the modern game.

Well that's actually the squad size I work with in FM. Never had any problems with it despite playing for close to a decade (H).

 

[wkdsoul]

Interesting read, I literally had no idea Ronaldo only had scored 3 goals before he came to us, crazy!

only in league appearances, he was 2 in 3 games in the cup.. #deadly.

 

[dasty]

https://twitter.com/europe1/status/639003723939737601

Nabil Fekir: “Why not play for Manchester United one day? This is a club of dreams. I want to have a good season at Lyon, then we'll see.

 

[sunilvk7]

New signing.

MANCHESTER UNITED ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH HCL TECHNOLOGIES


– Club's First Official Digital Transformation Partner


(NYSE:MANU) Manchester United has today announced a ground-breaking global partnership with leading IT services company HCL Technologies.


As part of this partnership, HCL and Manchester United will work together to explore and unveil a number of digital initiatives to transform the experience of the club's 659 million global followers.


As the first step, HCL will create a state-of-the-art United Xperience Lab to be housed within the iconic Old Trafford stadium, which will make it the seventh such lab across the world. Within the lab, HCL and Manchester United will explore revolutionary ways in which the club uses technology to create a unified fan experience for supporters; and in the process set a new engagement benchmark in the world of sport.


Manchester United's group managing director, Richard Arnold, comments: "Our partnership with HCL is a first for Manchester United. With the introduction of the United Xperience lab at Old Trafford, we hope to demonstrate best practices within the industry to generate new ideas that leverage the latest technology available in the evolving digital landscape.


“It is a very exciting prospect and the possibilities of what we can achieve are endless. Through digital transformation we hope to change the way in which our fans experience and interact with Manchester United. Together with HCL we aim to develop innovative ways to connect with our fans around the world, providing a blueprint for other global organisations."


“This partnership is unique and creates value not just for Manchester United and its fans, but also for all forward-looking organisations across the world,” said Anant Gupta, President & CEO, HCL Technologies.


“With enterprises facing an explosion of digital content and experience interfaces there is a growing need for a partner who can orchestrate these value chains and harness them for business benefits. Our partnership will enable HCL to create and manage these digital assets at a scale which will make it a prototype for successful digital co-innovation in any industry/organization in the world. We are very excited to be part of this partnership that aims to pioneer the 21st century enterprise experience,” he added

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Manchester United announces global partnership with HCL Technologies - Official Manchester United Website

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

Martial the Liverpool fan makes me chuckle.

And remind me not to play video games against him. This is only half time from the translation! ha ha:

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[zzeezzy]

I've just noticed Del Bosque has said that De Gea needs to play for us this season to be in contention for Euro's playing for Spain.

We could be total coconuts about this and say to him sign a new contract or you're not playing. Tough but firm stance. ^.^

Not that I'd want us to, but still.

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

I've just noticed Del Bosque has said that De Gea needs to play for us this season to be in contention for Euro's playing for Spain.

We could be total coconuts about this and say to him sign a new contract or you're not playing. Tough but firm stance. ^.^

Not that I'd want us to, but still.

Meh, he'll be in that squad regardless. Spain are exceptionally loyal to 'keepers.

He won't start even if he has another superhuman season down to that and Casillas. But I'd be shocked if he wasn't one of the three.

They took Casillas as number 1 to the WC having barely played for Madrid leading upto it (to disastrous results) for a glaring recent example.

 

[razielioux]

I've just noticed Del Bosque has said that De Gea needs to play for us this season to be in contention for Euro's playing for Spain.

We could be total coconuts about this and say to him sign a new contract or you're not playing. Tough but firm stance. ^.^

Not that I'd want us to, but still.

That would be far too Madridish...

 

[Puddz]

That would be far too Madridish...

Get him ready for it.

But no, I wouldn't want that. Just offer him a huge contract, One that fits his status as a key player and one of the best goalkeepers. Then give him a £10million or so signing bonus. See if we can't test his resolve about going to Madrid.

 

[damola3]

Wenger didn't rate him enough to pay 40 mil back when he went to Napoli so I'd bet everything on the fact he wouldn't be bidding almost twice that now. Benzema was the main target with late talks with PSG about Cavani who would have cost 50 mil pounds which again Wenger thought excessive and brief inquiry about Zaza from Juventus, but again demands too high for Wenger.

Arsenal's €60m bid for striker Gonzalo Higuain dismissed by Napoli

Napoli in fact did reject a huge offer of 43.3 million pounds. The Telegraph reported that Arsenal just made an enquiry which was likely rejected and weren't prepared to bid well over 50 million because of his age. Real were never going to sell Benzema and at most, I've seen Metro 'reports' on Zaza, so I'm not sure on the the validity of the rumour. Remember that Juve pulled a plug on him going to West Ham a few days ago because they wanted to keep him.

 

[damola3]

Get him ready for it.

But no, I wouldn't want that. Just offer him a huge contract, One that fits his status as a key player and one of the best goalkeepers. Then give him a £10million or so signing bonus. See if we can't test his resolve about going to Madrid.

Not that that hasn't already been done...

 

[wkdsoul]

Get him ready for it.

But no, I wouldn't want that. Just offer him a huge contract, One that fits his status as a key player and one of the best goalkeepers. Then give him a £10million or so signing bonus. See if we can't test his resolve about going to Madrid.

Him spending the next couple of weeks with the squad prob wont help. He'll come back calmer and less ****** off about the move debacle, but surely talked more into, 'dont worry just wait till jan/next summer' - Mata can fight them off with a stick...

 

[razielioux]

Get him ready for it.

But no, I wouldn't want that. Just offer him a huge contract, One that fits his status as a key player and one of the best goalkeepers. Then give him a £10million or so signing bonus. See if we can't test his resolve about going to Madrid.

Yeah, but the problem is that it's not the money why he wants that Madrid move so badly.

 

[Tyton]

Arsenal's €60m bid for striker Gonzalo Higuain dismissed by Napoli

Napoli in fact did reject a huge offer of 43.3 million pounds. The Telegraph reported that Arsenal just made an enquiry which was likely rejected and weren't prepared to bid well over 50 million because of his age. Real were never going to sell Benzema and at most, I've seen Metro 'reports' on Zaza, so I'm not sure on the the validity of the rumour. Remember that Juve pulled a plug on him going to West Ham a few days ago because they wanted to keep him.

Media reports about "bids" are about as reliable as Wilshere's ankles.

Unless Arsenal or Napoli openly confirm there was a bid, this is all just fluff.

 

[zzeezzy]

Him spending the next couple of weeks with the squad prob wont help. He'll come back calmer and less ****** off about the move debacle, but surely talked more into, 'dont worry just wait till jan/next summer' - Mata can fight them off with a stick...

Will two weeks (well less really because we play in less then that), say 8/9 days until he comes back will really make him forget how idiotically Madrid and Mendes have negotiated this transfer that they promised? He must easily forgive people if that's the case.

 

[sunilvk7]

Martial the Liverpool fan makes me chuckle.

And remind me not to play video games against him. This is only half time from the translation! ha ha:

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Eh? He was just playing with Liverpool on FIFA. That doesn't mean he is Liverpool fan.

He is Lyon fan.

Despite being from Paris, Martial admits that he's a big Lyon fan, which should come as no surprise bearing in mind that he started his career there

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[wkdsoul]

Will two weeks (well less really because we play in less then that), say 8/9 days until he comes back will really make him forget how idiotically Madrid and Mendes have negotiated this transfer that they promised? He must easily forgive people if that's the case.

That's management/office, he's spending the time with teammates and potential future teammates who want to see him come home to Madrid. Makes all the difference.