The Manchester United Thread

zzeezzy said:
The Aurier rumours seem to be picking up, an odd signing for me, this summer. But he is the heir to the Valencia throne no doubt, so I'll be happily enough with it. Just didn't think it would be a priority this summer. However he seems acquirable at a decent fee so why not. Still need that winger though.
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Perfect replacement for Tony V. Could also give Mourinho the option of playing Valencia as a defencive winger in some games ahead of him. Plus played LB at Tolouse at times. 17m would be a steal!
 
Theatre of dreams said:
Perfect replacement for Tony V. Could also give Mourinho the option of playing Valencia as a defencive winger in some games ahead of him. Plus played LB at Tolouse at times. 17m would be a steal!
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Aurier also played CB a few times, hope him and Bailly can form a great RCB - RB partnership, if he joins!
 
My take on Matic:

Okay so we got matic and paid 40 million but i pretty much feel chelsea got the better deal and sold us their trash.

Matic was a beast the season before mourinho's last at chelsea. He was the best DM in the league by a mile but he has dropped off massively in terms of performances. He looks a shell of that matic of 2014/2015. He won only 1 tackle and 1.5 interceptions per game last season. Decent stats but no where near the level we need at united.

I would've reacted to this a lot more optimistically if it mean't the belgian mop was leaving.
 
Legend Incredimaria said:
My take on Matic:

Okay so we got matic and paid 40 million but i pretty much feel chelsea got the better deal and sold us their trash.

Matic was a beast the season before mourinho's last at chelsea. He was the best DM in the league by a mile but he has dropped off massively in terms of performances. He looks a shell of that matic of 2014/2015. He won only 1 tackle and 1.5 interceptions per game last season. Decent stats but no where near the level we need at united.

I would've reacted to this a lot more optimistically if it mean't the belgian mop was leaving.
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Tbh his tackle and interceptions stats from his first and second season aren't that different despite being worse. And can't really compare last season due to different system/role in the team. To say he's massively dropped off is a bit premeture tbh.
 
Yeah, this sudden revisionism about Matic being some superbly consistent performer is rather amusing. Last time he had a good season was 3 years ago. He's certainly talented enough to turn his fortunes around again, but Chelsea have sold him for a reason.
 
Tyton said:
Yeah, this sudden revisionism about Matic being some superbly consistent performer is rather amusing. Last time he had a good season was 3 years ago. He's certainly talented enough to turn his fortunes around again, but Chelsea have sold him for a reason.
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Tbh they didn't really want to sell by the sounds it. Matic had to ask for the move and was made to train alone
 
Legend Incredimaria said:
My take on Matic:

Okay so we got matic and paid 40 million but i pretty much feel chelsea got the better deal and sold us their trash.

Matic was a beast the season before mourinho's last at chelsea. He was the best DM in the league by a mile but he has dropped off massively in terms of performances. He looks a shell of that matic of 2014/2015. He won only 1 tackle and 1.5 interceptions per game last season. Decent stats but no where near the level we need at united.

I would've reacted to this a lot more optimistically if it mean't the belgian mop was leaving.
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What the **** has Matic arriving got to do with Fellaini?
 
Theatre of dreams said:
Tbh his tackle and interceptions stats from his first and second season aren't that different despite being worse. And can't really compare last season due to different system/role in the team. To say he's massively dropped off is a bit premeture tbh.
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Different setups and different personell
 
Tyton said:
Yeah, this sudden revisionism about Matic being some superbly consistent performer is rather amusing. Last time he had a good season was 3 years ago. He's certainly talented enough to turn his fortunes around again, but Chelsea have sold him for a reason.
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No one said he was superbly consistent. He us however consistent. He wasnt at his best latst season but he was consistent and still did a job. Even if he plays at the same level Pogba and Herrera can do far more damage. If he plays to his best, that midfield becomes very hard to beat.
 
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Theatre of dreams said:
A good source that usually is spot on with PSG transfer stuff as well as a few others have reported. Riola has acted with Aurier and his agent to agree a deal to join Utd. All depends on how his trial goes next week.
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Reminds me of the Father Jack joke from Father Ted in the football episode

Dougal "Didn't you once tell me Father Jack had a trial for Liverpool?"

Ted "No...no, he was ON trial, IN Liverpool"
 
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