The Manchester United Thread

[Mike.]

So what about players coming through for the next 5 years? Like Tuanzebe who has been decent for Villa when he has played, surely we should keep that spot for people like him. Especially as we already have Lindelof, Smalling, Bailly, (Rojo).

Not mentioning the other CB people mostly want this summer, I don't see places for players like Tuanzebe to make it in the squad if you are going to keep players like Jones as well.

Tuanzebe still needs developing anyway. And if he gets ahead of Jones or Smalling, sell one of them to a mid table side. It's the stupidest thing to complain about.

Complaining about Rojo? He's getting sold
Complaining about Darmian? He's getting sold
Complaining about Valencia? He's leaving at the end

Anyone complaining that they are still here when they are either leaving or on the way out is being ridiculous

 

[brunoh]

The most obvious problem is that you have no right wing. And you don't have it for like half a decade already.

I'd say CB too.

 

[Sherkey]

I'd say CB too.

No, not particularly. With CB, there have always been options, from Jones, Smalling and Evans to Lindelof and Bailly now (including the LvG era of Blackett and McNair). With RW, I struggle to remember anyone who was good on that right side (other than Nani, woefully inconsistent, but a joy to watch, mind) in quite a while. I would say RB too, but we had Rafael, and he should never have been allowed to leave (**** you, LvG).

Getting some sort of pace and width on that right side is extremely important. Sancho or Bailey would work, I reckon, and I would rather we gave a concerted push for them now. We can promise First Team status, which is not possible for most of the other top sides who could be interested in them. I reckon Madrid/Bayern would be our potential competition for them, I dunno//

RB/RW and backup LB/CM could be what we target this year (could scrap the backup LB if Young is being rotated with Shaw). And hopefully get rid of Sanchez, if that's at all possible. And extend DDG, FFS.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Sancho would be a my muppets signing of the summer. Lots of papers linking us to him this morning around Europe. Come on Ed

Not sold on Bailly he’s definitely dropped off this season a little when I’ve seen him he reminds me of Nani. Moments of magic then all but falling over himself and stuff.

 

[Sherkey]

Sancho would be a my muppets signing of the summer. Lots of papers linking us to him this morning around Europe. Come on Ed

Not sold on Bailly he’s definitely dropped off this season a little when I’ve seen him he reminds me of Nani. Moments of magic then all but falling over himself and stuff.

Young, so the inconsistency is expected. Nani was wildly inconsistent, even at 28+;; Bailley is young and quick (mind you, haven't seen much more of him to form a more nuanced opinion). But that Leverkusen attack is gold - Volland, Havertz, Brandt and Bailey. Agility and guile.

But that aside, I would love Sancho. A front three of Sancho-Rashford-Martial is enough to give any defence a royal headache - that pace and directness.

 

[Average Joe]

Young, so the inconsistency is expected. Nani was wildly inconsistent, even at 28+;; Bailley is young and quick (mind you, haven't seen much more of him to form a more nuanced opinion). But that Leverkusen attack is gold - Volland, Havertz, Brandt and Bailey. Agility and guile.

But that aside, I would love Sancho. A front three of Sancho-Rashford-Martial is enough to give any defence a royal headache - that pace and directness.

Plus that attack could last for years.

The Sancho price is only going to keep rising, and it'll be a very high starting price anyway!

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Ole: “Call me naive, call me stupid, call me ambitious, call me whatever you want, but ever since I trained the reserves team the dream was to become the manager of United. I have to be my own man. But it so happens United has a way of playing that suits me well.” #mufc [NRK]

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

James Garner stared and captained England U18's to a 4-1 win over Japan today. Ethan Laird also stared. Angel Gomes got 2 assists #mulive

 

[Equilibrio]

What do you guys think is Rashford’s best position?I think he is best in a strike duo in a 442

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Lone STR!

 

[zzeezzy]

He shouldn't even be on international duty, should of had 2 weeks rest been playing games since Liverpool with ankle injury, hasn't looked right since.

Just said on SSN that his ankle injury means he won't be playing tomorrow for England most likely, just send him home ffs.

Out of all United players he defo shouldn't be on international duty.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

He shouldn't even be on international duty, should of had 2 weeks rest been playing games since Liverpool with ankle injury, hasn't looked right since.

Just said on SSN that his ankle injury means he won't be playing tomorrow for England most likely, just send him home ffs.

Out of all United players he defo shouldn't be on international duty.

He won’t play either game. Don’t worry about it and stop stressing lol. Let him enjoy a 2 week brake with his international buddies.

Plus then him and Lingard can tag team on Sancho

 

[zzeezzy]

He won’t play either game. Don’t worry about it and stop stressing lol. Let him enjoy a 2 week brake with his international buddies.

Plus then him and Lingard can tag team on Sancho

Be interesting if both Hudson-Odoi and Sancho play for England, tbh got to say we've got some cracking talent now in international setup. A lot more coming through next few seasons as well, England looks in good shape if they progress well.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Be interesting if both Hudson-Odoi and Sancho play for England, tbh got to say we've got some cracking talent now in international setup. A lot more coming through next few seasons as well, England looks in good shape if they progress well.

Agree there mate! Some real talent and I actually look forward to watching them now. Took long enough but got there in the end structure wise with the national team.

And in other news **** Barca and there ticket prices. I’m glad we have returned the favour.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

From Solsjkaer today.

“It is clear now I’m working as I will survive. I am thinking about plans for this club for the next five to ten years.”

 

[zzeezzy]

Bit annoyed with Pogba tbh and his comments about Madrid once again, the timing of it considering just been made 'captain' once again. I don't know why he has to say stuff like this. In my opinion Pogba should be brushing that question off rather than answering it openly in a France press conference knowing full well it will go full circle in the media. He doesn't deserve the United captaincy, I thought that even before these comments tbf, but even moire now.

If Madrid came in the summer and offered £200m I'd be tempted to let him go, his head clearly isn't here anyway for the future. So we could get a few quality replacements for a player who has been largely frustrating rather than good for us.

Unpopular opinion sorry guys, but I just can't have a captain of a club saying that kind of ****. It's very unprofessional. Stirring the pot, terrible timing with how things are going as well.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Couldn’t care what he says tbh. As long as he’s performing that’s all I care about. Not surprised that nearly everyone reporting about it are conveniently missing out the part about how he’s happy at Utd. And happy to be working with the new coach and happy the steps the club are making.

Hey but that wouldn’t get as many clicks.

 

[zzeezzy]

Couldn’t care what he says tbh. As long as he’s performing that’s all I care about. Not surprised that nearly everyone reporting about it are conveniently missing out the part about how he’s happy at Utd. And happy to be working with the new coach and happy the steps the club are making.

Hey but that wouldn’t get as many clicks.

Yeah but he should know as soon as he says 'Madrid is a dream' it will go out like that. He has been good for us mostly last few months. can't deny that but been pretty disappointed with him against Arsenal and Wolves looked more like the Mourinho Pogba.

I know he supposedly has this leadership presence but for me when he's on the pitch you don't see it enough. Like for example against Wolves, we're not playing well and rather than him looking to stay his authority on the team/game, he just lets the game drift him by.

If we keep Pogba great, but I just don't see why we give him the captaincy. He just doesn't perform well with it and puts extra scrutiny on him. The better candidates for captain next season for me are: Lindelof or Herrera. Preferably the latter.

 

[zzeezzy]

What you reckon to the Bruno Fernandez links TOD? Is he a type of player you think we need?

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

What you reckon to the Bruno Fernandez links TOD? Is he a type of player you think we need?

My fiancé sisters boyfriend is Portuguese and a Benfica fan. But he really likes Fernandes and says he’s easily one of the best players in the league.

From what ive seen and been told he has a similar game to Pogba but I would say has a more rounded BTB game. So like Herrera but more attacking qualities. Scores some great free kicks and long distance shots. Could easily play next to Pogba or be back up. Would be a good signing imo.