The Manchester United Thread

[zzeezzy]

Is he or is he not still at Monaco despite two clubs moving in on him?

And the Vice President has said he is not for sale.

You can talk about promises, but no one has been able to get him.

Tbf no one is able to get M'Bappe... but he'll still go if the price is right this summer. Same with Mendy and co.

If we're paying £50m for a 28 year old, I don't know as an investment, we can't go a bit higher than that for Fabinho. Who we would most likely have in our team for the 8-10yrs.

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Matic is quite mobile, and not sure what you mean by DLP over DM. He closes down, he intercepts, he protects the back 4, and he moves the ball forwards quickly and accurately, and hes a talkative figure.

Precisely what we need.

Im sure people don't actually watch Matic play!

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Tbf no one is able to get M'Bappe... but he'll still go if the price is right this summer. Same with Mendy and co.

If we're paying £50m for a 28 year old, I don't know as an investment, we can't go a bit higher than that for Fabinho. Who we would most likely have in our team for the 8-10yrs.

Fabinho ain't for sale at any cost this Summer same for Lemar. The Vice President said this. They've sold enough players and made a **** load of money, and invested wisely again to rebuild next season while still being competitive. Not sure Mbappe will move, they seem pretty sure he will sign a new contract. Those 3 will likely move next Summer.

 

[Mike.]

Tbf no one is able to get M'Bappe... but he'll still go if the price is right this summer. Same with Mendy and co.

If we're paying £50m for a 28 year old, I don't know as an investment, we can't go a bit higher than that for Fabinho. Who we would most likely have in our team for the 8-10yrs.

He is looking for a experienced figure in that position

 

[djs1]

in pogba we have one of the most athletic central mids in the game,matic would compliment him and herrera perfectly imo

 

[zzeezzy]

Listening to the post press conference after yesterdays game, Mourinho really doesn't sound happy with this squad.

 

[djs1]

Listening to the post press conference after yesterdays game, Mourinho really doesn't sound happy with this squad.

its far from what he wants and will take time which i think he will get.we will certainly be closer to the eventual champions this time around

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Listening to the post press conference after yesterdays game, Mourinho really doesn't sound happy with this squad.

Why because he said it's not on the level of Madrid or Barca. Most managers think the same. Think we've have a good squad atm. Just need a couple more.

 

[zzeezzy]

Why because he said it's not on the level of Madrid or Barca. Most managers think the same. Think we've have a good squad atm. Just need a couple more.

Not only that, he basically just earmarked Pogba as our only truly elite player. I just got the overall impression that he doesn't rate this squad at all.

I agree we're not on the level of Madrid or Barca, but the way he was saying it, just didn't sound right to do in public.

But, we really need to address these issues in this window, not another season of mediocrity and finishing outside top 4.

Get the DM in now, or else our season could be in tatters.

 

[Mike.]

Not only that, he basically just earmarked Pogba as our only truly elite player. I just got the overall impression that he doesn't rate this squad at all.

I agree we're not on the level of Madrid or Barca, but the way he was saying it, just didn't sound right to do in public.

But, we really need to address these issues in this window, not another season of mediocrity and finishing outside top 4.

Get the DM in now, or else our season could be in tatters.

Is it possible for you to not overreact to every comment made by any manager?

He needs a couple more players, but he is happy getting just one more. He really wants a holding mid

 

[zzeezzy]

Is it possible for you to not overreact to every comment made by any manager?

He needs a couple more players, but he is happy getting just one more. He really wants a holding mid

Mourinho isn't happy with the squad, then do something about it, don't whinge in public and expect much to change. We have plenty of good players in the squad, it's wrong just to earmark Pogba.

It doesn't help that we're keeping deadwood, Jones, Young, Fellaini etc. I get the whole buy first and sell later ethos, but not practical really. They all need to go.

Another thing that bugged me about this pre-season tour, is the little amount of minutes Mitchel, TFM and Tuanzebe got. For example yesterday Fellaini got a half of football as well as playing the whole game before against Madrid. Why on earth bring Fellaini on again and not give Tuanzebe a full half or TFM? They mayswell leave now if they are going to be treated like that.

They all showed more with their limited minutes than Fellaini ever did in a whole game. It's a joke really.

 

[Mike.]

Mourinho isn't happy with the squad, then do something about it, don't whinge in public and expect much to change. We have plenty of good players in the squad, it's wrong just to earmark Pogba.

It doesn't help that we're keeping deadwood, Jones, Young, Fellaini etc. I get the whole buy first and sell later ethos, but not practical really. They all need to go.

Another thing that bugged me about this pre-season tour, is the little amount of minutes Mitchel, TFM and Tuanzebe got. For example yesterday Fellaini got a half of football as well as playing the whole game before against Madrid. Why on earth bring Fellaini on again and not give Tuanzebe a full half or TFM? They mayswell leave now if they are going to be treated like that.

They all showed more with their limited minutes than Fellaini ever did in a whole game. It's a joke really.

You know he's already given all his targets to Woodward. There is very little he can do now.

The three are squad players, one of whom is injured.

I did wonder how long we'd have to wait before your classic meltdown

Didnt even get into the start of the season

 

[Mike.]

I mean, theres still 3 pre season games left FFS

 

[zzeezzy]

I mean, theres still 3 pre season games left FFS

Plenty of time for another 'meltdown' yet then.

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Never got the impression once tbh he ain't happy with the squad. Just that he wants a couple more. Nothing to see here!

 

[Mike.]

"With Messi and Neymar, there is only one [of each], there are not two," he said. "Suarez, Iniesta, Pique, Ronaldo, Bale, Modric, Toni Kroos, there is only one of them. So they can only play for one club and not two.
"We cannot have them. They belong to the clubs. You can be working very hard tactically to improve your team, to improve your players, but some players are special and against that nature there is nothing you can do. In the real matches you try to compensate for the difference in quality with a certain tactical organisation, and with that you can win.
"In football it is possible for a team to be better than the sum of the parts. But the parts are amazing. Their [Barcelona's] relationship with the ball is amazing. You can argue about the occupation of space, tactics and compact blocks, but the player's relationship with the ball is still the most important thing.
"Even as an opponent on the bench like I am, it is beautiful to see the guys' relationship with the ball. Today, one of my players, Paul Pogba, showed the level. He showed that he belongs at that level."

Now I might be wrong, but this is more about Pogba than anything

 

[zzeezzy]

Tbh the only thing I get from that is what I mentioned just now. Pogba is our only player fit to lace Barcelona's boots when it comes to on the ball ability, in Mourinho's opinion.

 

[Theatre of dreams]

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Another top young talent to join the ranks this Summer

 

[Mike.]

Tbh the only thing I get from that is what I mentioned just now. Pogba is our only player fit to lace Barcelona's boots when it comes to on the ball ability, in Mourinho's opinion.

Between this and your view on Conte/Kane you have seriously skewed reading comprehension.

 

[zzeezzy]

Between this and your view on Conte/Kane you have seriously skewed reading comprehension.

I don't know how I'm missing anything. This clearly is pointing to the fact that Pogba is our only great player along the lines of all those Barca players he mentioned.

I just don't agree with it personally, but each to their own I guess.