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Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 10:38am On Jul 30, 2015 |
Lilprincey: It seems he will not be moving to Old Trafford this season cos the scouting has been shifted to Jones Stones. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by hilsocial(m): 11:43am On Jul 30, 2015 |
Lilprincey: Dont trust Rooney for 38 matches, this is not 2010. Even if we dont get a super striker , we need a super sub like Chicharito of dos days. Lukaku can offer dat. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 12:21pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
hilsocial: Luka what? Being desperate doesn't mean every striker is a top finisher. I rather watch Serie A... |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 12:37pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
hilsocial:Chicharito is a very good striker. He will get a handful of games dis season. Januzaj is qonna be use as a striker too dis season. We don't need Lukaku.. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 12:39pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Brytawon:Stones is over-rated for christ sake. No difference between stones and jones.. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 12:41pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Lilprincey: LVG needs some lashing... |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by hilsocial(m): 12:44pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Brytawon: Hahaha. Watch Seria B too. All i know is that Rooney cant be trusted for 38 matches again. Lets watch sha. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by hilsocial(m): 12:45pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Lilprincey: Chicharito's game depend on the team. If the team plays well den he will if not na marking he go de do. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 12:50pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
hilsocial: I agree with you on the side of Rooney but Lukaku is not an option. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by hilsocial(m): 1:08pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Brytawon:lets watch sha. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 1:13pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
hilsocial: #GGMU |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 1:13pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
hilsocial: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal conceded that uncertainty surrounding David De Gea was "not favorable" as the Premier League giants ended their US tour Wednesday with a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by hilsocial(m): 1:30pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Brytawon:Ya i saw this on goal.com earlier. Dey shd just leave him abeg. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by AikayDaWrapper(m): 1:36pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
I would be sad if De Gea leaves. But we shouldn't accept anything less than £35-40 million. The reported 15 million Madrid offered is not enough. It would be better if he stays and goes on a free because he can help us win more than 15 million in prize money. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Nobody: 1:48pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
AikayDaWrapper:an unhappy goalkeeper would concede goals than stop shots. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by AikayDaWrapper(m): 1:54pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Largas:If he likes let him concede. The Euro Championship is next summer and if he plays nonsense this season he won't be first choice. 1 Like |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 2:35pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
hilsocial:Chicharito is a poacher qive him the pass and he'll score |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by hilsocial(m): 4:17pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Lilprincey: Sometimes, the pass will never come and den u ve to create it urself. In that case, i dont think he can do such. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Jaypea98: 4:21pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Van Gaal As Tactical Genius? Really?
1. Almost none of Europe's top
teams have a left-footed left-centre-
back, barring Juventus who have
Chiellini. Given that, is it still so
important that he plays average
centre-backs (Blind, Rojo, Evans),
over a Jones-Smalling pairing?
2. Our centre-back pairing of
Smalling and Jones, whilst not bad,
is not exactly title-class. Given how
many times De Gea bailed us out last
season and how close he is to
leaving, I simply cannot understand
why he would not think that centre-
back is a priority.
3. This is a guy who was quoted as
saying that Darmian is second choice
to Valencia.
4. Even last night, Luke Shaw
marked Zlatan Ibrahimovic at a
corner while Phil Jones was running
in freely like he was in a PSG shirt -
Are you f**king kidding me? Worse is
the fact that Rafael is not preferred
since he does not have height and
the most common example is that he
missed marking Drogba at a corner.
How is this absurdity accepted by
anyone? A full-back is not
necessarily tall and is most certainly
not expected to be marking the
target men of the opposition.
5. Depay, with all his pace and
acceleration, plays #10 and Mata
plays on the right flank.
6. Which genius plays two deep lying
midfielders in a 4-4-2 formation,
particularly against a 4-3-3?
7. We are going with Rooney as our
main (and sole established) striker
because - hear this carefully - he told
Van Gaal that he will score 25 goals
this season. What did he expect him
to say - "Uh Boss. I dont think I'll
score over 15 goals this time. Please
sign a better striker"?? Rooney is
prone to the occasional dry spell -
Who will get the goals then?
8. Which bungling idiot maintains a
negative tone in public over transfers
for whom you are trying to drive the
price up? Every single I don't know if
De Gea wants to stay and I don't
know where Di Maria is quote
increases the power for the other
party in the negotiation.
This is the guy who designated Phil
Jones to take corners, asked Rooney
to play [defensive] midfield, played
Valencia ahead of Rafael, thought De
Gea was not all that good, took off
Di Maria in THAT Leicester game,
played the dreadful 352, got pi**ed
with Valdes for not playing in the
reserves, got pi**ed with Van Persie
because he wanted to play in the
reserves and perhaps even 'sucked
the joy' of playing for Di Maria (and
much much more.)
To his credit though, he did kick out
Cleverley and Welbeck. So, perhaps,
we can call that evens.
F**k it (Still infinitely better than
David Moyes) MUFC
Blind At CB?
So let me get this straight. We're
going to start the season with Daley
Blind in central defence and Di Maria
will be playing for PSG?
All those Ed Woodward memes seem
a bit premature now. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Jaypea98: 4:22pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Van Gaal As Tactical Genius? Really?
1. Almost none of Europe's top
teams have a left-footed left-centre-
back, barring Juventus who have
Chiellini. Given that, is it still so
important that he plays average
centre-backs (Blind, Rojo, Evans),
over a Jones-Smalling pairing?
2. Our centre-back pairing of
Smalling and Jones, whilst not bad,
is not exactly title-class. Given how
many times De Gea bailed us out last
season and how close he is to
leaving, I simply cannot understand
why he would not think that centre-
back is a priority.
3. This is a guy who was quoted as
saying that Darmian is second choice
to Valencia.
4. Even last night, Luke Shaw
marked Zlatan Ibrahimovic at a
corner while Phil Jones was running
in freely like he was in a PSG shirt -
Are you f**king kidding me? Worse is
the fact that Rafael is not preferred
since he does not have height and
the most common example is that he
missed marking Drogba at a corner.
How is this absurdity accepted by
anyone? A full-back is not
necessarily tall and is most certainly
not expected to be marking the
target men of the opposition.
5. Depay, with all his pace and
acceleration, plays #10 and Mata
plays on the right flank.
6. Which genius plays two deep lying
midfielders in a 4-4-2 formation,
particularly against a 4-3-3?
7. We are going with Rooney as our
main (and sole established) striker
because - hear this carefully - he told
Van Gaal that he will score 25 goals
this season. What did he expect him
to say - "Uh Boss. I dont think I'll
score over 15 goals this time. Please
sign a better striker"?? Rooney is
prone to the occasional dry spell -
Who will get the goals then?
8. Which bungling idiot maintains a
negative tone in public over transfers
for whom you are trying to drive the
price up? Every single I don't know if
De Gea wants to stay and I don't
know where Di Maria is quote
increases the power for the other
party in the negotiation.
This is the guy who designated Phil
Jones to take corners, asked Rooney
to play [defensive] midfield, played
Valencia ahead of Rafael, thought De
Gea was not all that good, took off
Di Maria in THAT Leicester game,
played the dreadful 352, got pi**ed
with Valdes for not playing in the
reserves, got pi**ed with Van Persie
because he wanted to play in the
reserves and perhaps even 'sucked
the joy' of playing for Di Maria (and
much much more.)
To his credit though, he did kick out
Cleverley and Welbeck. So, perhaps,
we can call that evens.
F**k it (Still infinitely better than
David Moyes) MUFC
Blind At CB?
So let me get this straight. We're
going to start the season with Daley
Blind in central defence and Di Maria
will be playing for PSG?
All those Ed Woodward memes seem
a bit premature now. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Jaypea98: 4:22pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Van Gaal As Tactical Genius? Really?
1. Almost none of Europe's top
teams have a left-footed left-centre-
back, barring Juventus who have
Chiellini. Given that, is it still so
important that he plays average
centre-backs (Blind, Rojo, Evans),
over a Jones-Smalling pairing?
2. Our centre-back pairing of
Smalling and Jones, whilst not bad,
is not exactly title-class. Given how
many times De Gea bailed us out last
season and how close he is to
leaving, I simply cannot understand
why he would not think that centre-
back is a priority.
3. This is a guy who was quoted as
saying that Darmian is second choice
to Valencia.
4. Even last night, Luke Shaw
marked Zlatan Ibrahimovic at a
corner while Phil Jones was running
in freely like he was in a PSG shirt -
Are you f**king kidding me? Worse is
the fact that Rafael is not preferred
since he does not have height and
the most common example is that he
missed marking Drogba at a corner.
How is this absurdity accepted by
anyone? A full-back is not
necessarily tall and is most certainly
not expected to be marking the
target men of the opposition.
5. Depay, with all his pace and
acceleration, plays #10 and Mata
plays on the right flank.
6. Which genius plays two deep lying
midfielders in a 4-4-2 formation,
particularly against a 4-3-3?
7. We are going with Rooney as our
main (and sole established) striker
because - hear this carefully - he told
Van Gaal that he will score 25 goals
this season. What did he expect him
to say - "Uh Boss. I dont think I'll
score over 15 goals this time. Please
sign a better striker"?? Rooney is
prone to the occasional dry spell -
Who will get the goals then?
8. Which bungling idiot maintains a
negative tone in public over transfers
for whom you are trying to drive the
price up? Every single I don't know if
De Gea wants to stay and I don't
know where Di Maria is quote
increases the power for the other
party in the negotiation.
This is the guy who designated Phil
Jones to take corners, asked Rooney
to play [defensive] midfield, played
Valencia ahead of Rafael, thought De
Gea was not all that good, took off
Di Maria in THAT Leicester game,
played the dreadful 352, got pi**ed
with Valdes for not playing in the
reserves, got pi**ed with Van Persie
because he wanted to play in the
reserves and perhaps even 'sucked
the joy' of playing for Di Maria (and
much much more.)
To his credit though, he did kick out
Cleverley and Welbeck. So, perhaps,
we can call that evens.
F**k it (Still infinitely better than
David Moyes) MUFC
Blind At CB?
So let me get this straight. We're
going to start the season with Daley
Blind in central defence and Di Maria
will be playing for PSG?
All those Ed Woodward memes seem
a bit premature now. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by dubylhover(m): 4:38pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Jaypea98: bro i dont totally agree with you,but dr are somv points you brought out that im in support with...playing depay not as a winger is a big big problem its obvious we cant play 2 carrick and schweini in d same match against a tough and fast opposition,they wud just run us down from yesterdays game i hope its now obvious how lvg thinks of ander herrera im sure that comment abt damian being a backup was to spur him,cos so far,d guy has impressed and lvg has singled him out as our best player during d prv season....but im assuring manu fans that if we use rooney alone as our striker,no epl for us |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 5:35pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
VAN GAAL CONFIRMS PREFERRED FORMATION Louis van Gaal has confirmed he intends to use a 4-3-3 formation with Manchester United in the new Barclays Premier League season. The Reds appeared to operate with a system resembling 4-2-3-1 on Tour 2015 presented by AON as Memphis Depay performed in a no.10 role behind centre-forward Wayne Rooney with Ashley Young and Juan Mata on the flanks. However, it would seem from the manager's latest comments that he sees the position occupied in pre-season by his fellow Dutchman as being part of the midfield three. "That the midfielder is [sometimes] in front of the striker is not bad because I think you do need variation in your attack," said van Gaal, in a press conference following the final tour match against PSG. "I like that and I ask for that, especially from Memphis. It can also be Carrick or Schweinsteiger or Schneiderlin once in a while but mostly Memphis. It depends on our opponents." When asked which formation he will deploy in the Barclays Premier League, van Gaal replied: "More or less 4-3-3. We played that already last season, in the second half of the season, and I have said that is the system I want to use. We played in our shape [on tour] and played how we have to play. That's also where I have been very satisfied.” From a tactical perspective, the key is probably the attacking central midfield position where Memphis, Adnan Januzaj and Andreas Pereira were stationed at various times in the United States. There could also be an opportunity for Juan Mata or Ander Herrera to prove their suitability to play alongside more defensive-minded colleagues such as Michael Carrick, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin. Memphis, who is also a candidate for the wider roles in the front three, has been entrusted with the job in each of the four starting line-ups in the US and could be considered the favourite to start there against Tottenham. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Nobody: 5:49pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
AikayDaWrapper:Haha good news. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by AikayDaWrapper(m): 6:18pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
Jaypea98:I can't start arguing all your points but let me say this. 1. LVG never said he's not looking for a new center back. The problem is how many world class center halves in their prime are available. The only one I can think of right now is Otamendi (who is a very good defender but not world class) feel free to add any one you can think of. The problem with Otamendi now is the fee. because we have the money doesn't mean we should spend it uselessly. 2. We are playing 4231 and not 442. The only problem is that Schweini and Carrick can't play together since they are both slow and less dynamic. The formation will work and has worked when we used either Herera or Schneiderlin alongside one of them. 3. Mata playing on the wing is totally understandable. Mata is a playmaker and nowadays Central attacking playmakers are getting marked out of games because of the presence of defensive midfielders. Mata playing on the wing means now he has more space and time on the ball to pick out a deadly pass. You can't fault LVG because I feel Mata plays too safe at times and needs to start taking some more risks with his passing. Deepay is also playing a good role because now defenders won't know whether to mark him or not since he's not the main striker. 4. yes Rooney is past it but there's no need spending money on a striker if we're not getting an upgrade. The only upgrade I can think of right now is Lacazette and he recently stated he's not leaving Marseile. Benzema might be available but let's see what happens. 5. Luke Shaw is equal height with Phil Jones. Go and check it. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 9:18pm On Jul 30, 2015 |
hilsocial: He's a poacher, they don't have to create the pass. They bring the qoals |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Brytawon(m): 7:48am On Jul 31, 2015 |
Manchester United are facing a dilemma over what to do with goalkeeper David de Gea, 24, just a week before the start of the new season after their hopes of signing Sergio Ramos were ended. Barcelona will allow Spain striker Pedro, 28, to join Manchester United, but only after their Uefa Super Cup against Sevilla on August 11. Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria, 27, will join Paris St-Germain in the next 48 hours for £44m. United have also fined the Argentine two weeks' wages worth £360,000 for failing to attend their US tour. Di Maria's exit will pave the way for United to sign Pedro for £22m. United will offer Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, 27, plus cash in their attempts to sign Stones. England winger Ashley Young could leave Manchester United if they do not extend his contract, with Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle all interested in the 30-year-old. 'Missing' posters have been placed around Manchester after Louis van Gaal admitted that he didn't know where Angel Di Maria was. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 10:40am On Aug 01, 2015 |
Man.utd launch new adidas home kits for the 2015 season. The deal with Nike ended on 31st july. |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by AikayDaWrapper(m): 3:21pm On Aug 01, 2015 |
new kits are beautiful. Best Man utd kits I've seen in a few years |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 10:37pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
Rafael leaves man.utd for olympique lyon. We all wish him success in his new adventure..#GGMU |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 8:41am On Aug 05, 2015 |
Manchester united winger Angel di maria joins paris st Germain after undergoing a medical in Doha..#Goodluck angel |
Re: Manchester United Transfers And Discussions.. by Lilprincey(m): 9:17am On Aug 07, 2015 |
What to expect from man.utd and LVG Last season Van Gaal was given something of a free pass, but that was always likely to be the case after the club’s tumultuous term under David Moyes in 2013-14. The Scot’s speedy demise educated fans in the need for patience in the post-Sir Alex era, but the Dutchman cannot count on unwavering support forever, particularly against the backdrop of a busy summer in the transfer market. Whereas much of the £150 million of summer spending in 2014 happened over Van Gaal’s head, the £100m-plus remodelling of the first-team squad this time around has the 63- year-old’s fingerprints all over it. Memphis Depay, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin, Matteo Darmian and Sergio Romero have all been signed. If United don’t have a proper tilt at title glory this time around, serious questions will be asked. There should be a more familiar feel about their calendar this term, with the prospect of European football bringing regular midweek dates back to Old Trafford. Yet that brings with it further pressures for Van Gaal as he attempts to get his troops firing with greater consistency and frequency than in his debut season. The manager himself pointed to the poor start to his tenure as the main reason for their failure to challenge. After 10 games, United had recorded just three wins and sat in ninth place. They had shipped five goals to Leicester, lost a local derby against Manchester City and been humiliated in Milton Keynes on their way out of the League Cup at the first hurdle. Even as their form improved, Van Gaal seemed unsure as to his best formation and ideal starting XI, and his varying use of Wayne Rooney across the forward and midfield lines also spoke of uncertainty. Greater conviction will be necessary if United are to become contenders again. A faster start is imperative this term, but they don’t seem all together prepared for such an eventuality right now. Whereas in previous summers their last-minute transfer business has generally centred around a potential big- money purchase to boost the spirits, it is the significant exits of record signing Angel Di Maria and two-time Player of the Year David De Gea which are overshadowing the beginning of this season. Should they lose their No.1, another goalkeeping addition beyond Sergio Romero will doubtless be sought, but Van Gaal has at least identified and addressed weaknesses elsewhere. He spoke of his concerns for Luke Shaw’s fitness early last term and the England left- back has been significantly motivated to display his ideal fighting weight and peak form in pre-season, while transfer activity has seen him find resolutions to United’s issues at right-back and in central midfield in the shape of Darmian, Schneiderlin and Schweinsteiger. Van Gaal hasn’t quite been able to complete the set though. “We need a balance in the selection and I think we still need to improve at least two positions and we shall do that when it is possible,” he said in mid-July. But since then they have added only Romero and lost Di Maria. De Gea’s potential exit leaves them shorter still. Late moves in the market before September 2 could plug the holes, but this is now, to all intents and purposes, a United squad of Van Gaal’s design. The new arrivals have been hand-picked by the Dutchman, while those to depart he has either turfed out by choice or waved away at the first sign of disaffection. And that’s the way he needs it to be. Having promised his wife he’ll retire when his three-year contract runs out in 2017, time for him to leave a lasting impression is running short. Success this season, and he will forever remain the man who pointed United towards the future in the post-Ferguson era. Failure, and Truus might get her man to herself 12 months earlier than planned. Van Gaal’s judgement day is upon us. |
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