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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:33am On Aug 14, 2015

Should Romero continue to give us the kind of performance in the last match, then he has my support as our number 1.

He has a good command of his box. I value that a lot.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:29am On Aug 14, 2015

Did Gaal just confirm Pedro as the Joker he has been waiting for? He must know something very interesting about him. I also rate Pedro very high. But people said he is no longer the Pedro who played under Guardiola.

Let him come jare, so that our association of midgets will start destroying oppositions.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:23am On Aug 14, 2015

RuuDie:
At this stage, I don't think we need a GK!

Are you still counting DDG and Valdes as our goalkeepers?

I only recognize two goalkeepers now. Romero and Johnstone. Gaal doesn't rate Lindegaard. If we bought a new keeper, Johnstone would go on loan.

Only when transfer window close before I can admit we still have DDG and Valdez.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:20am On Aug 14, 2015

TheNonce:

Chaiii! This van gaal sabi pour fuel on top bonfire oh! Oya madrid your move!

www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/13/david-de-gea-louis-van-gaal-manchester-united

The same way I felt he could have handled the Di Maria's case a little better. Gaal is not the patient type. Once his patience is exhausted about a player, that player will need a miracle to turn it around.

But I am liking Gaal the more. cheesy

I like the players he is bringing in. I think we are at 2006 level already.

I think I trust his decisions, when he took Falcao off games last season, many of us complained that he wasn't giving him more than 60mins. Little did we know he had seen him already in training that he was struggling in form. Later Gaal decided to play him normally out of pressure and Falcao was exposed. Then fans wanted him out. If Falcao had some few minutes little by little as Gaal wanted who knows...

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:07am On Aug 14, 2015

liveLongNprospa:
I thought u believed in evidence more than confession...as applied in the court of law

Exactly. The match day live video evidence showed that Memphis did not play as an attacking midfielder. I said this since Saturday.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:58pm On Aug 13, 2015

chrisley024:
that plays where?

Second striker.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:57pm On Aug 13, 2015

RuuDie:
YOUTUBE HIGHLIGHTS s.m.h!!!

Not only youtube. He is rated high. If he were Spanish or Italian or German or English or even a European, he would have been rated far higher and cost £40 million.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:55pm On Aug 13, 2015

Dadehmola:
Everyone knows Gaal's English get as e be so the issue of "you" or "we" shouldn't come into play here.

Let's put it this way - why was he specific about those formations? Why didn't he say ; "....in any formation"?

Gaal analyzed that situation well. He was able to differentiate a second striker from an attacking midfielder.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:57pm On Aug 13, 2015

Dadehmola:
How can Memphis & Rooney be on the same line in the above settings??

When Gaal mentioned the formations he was talking about football generally. He said ".. when YOU play.."

Note the 'you' . He didn't say when United or we..

But he was specific about Memphis.

I didn't have to see this report before I said Memphis played on same line as Rooney.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:53pm On Aug 13, 2015

You guys while you were playing the forerunner to Gaal`s coming, you told us he would sell the donkeys in the team and those who have nothing left to learn or add to their football sense.

May be truly, Gaal is selling the donkeys and those players with frozen brain.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:33pm On Aug 13, 2015

MrTA:
I think your definition of 2nd striker is clearly different to LvG's definition of 2nd striker.

I think Gaal rightly differentiated it. He said Memphis was a second striker and not a third (attacking) midfielder.

And I saw Memphis always on same line or slightly behind Rooney from the blast of the whistle. That left a huge gap between the midfield and attack.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:29pm On Aug 13, 2015

chrisley024:
nah, he plays behind Rooney. Didn't see the 4321 and 4411 formation he mentioned?

Reread it

Gaal said he was a second striker. Not an attacking midfielder.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 5:06pm On Aug 13, 2015

chrisley024:
Van Gaal explains Memphis' position

Louis van Gaal has revealed why he is playing Memphis Depay in a central role as he attempted to explain his tactical system to MUTV.

In an exclusive interview, the Manchester United manager answered a question on whether the formation used on the opening day against Tottenham Hotspur was 4-3-3, 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-3-1, and indicated he prefers a second striker to operate in the spot currently being occupied by Memphis.

"A match is defined in four main moments," said van Gaal. "We call them ball possession, ball possession of the opponent, transition to ball possession and transition to ball possession of the opponent. That you have to see [analyse] in every system at a main moment and then the systems are always different.

"So when you play in ball possession of the opponent it can be 4-3-2-1 but it can also be 4-4-1-1. It is dependable of how you play against an opponent. I hope the spectators are still aware of what I’ve said but it is like that."

In terms of Memphis' place in the line-up, he stated: "I prefer that position to be more a second striker than a third midfielder. I want to see Memphis in that role, of course.

"It is also, for him, maybe more difficult because he has to make the step to the Premier League, to Manchester United, a new club. Maybe I shall use him also at the left-wing position because he knows that much better."

This confirms my post match observation. Memphis was playing on same line as Rooney.

Gaal`s comment that Memphis was a second striker has rubbished opta/whoscored and all formation sites out there who sourced from opta.

What elampiro can see, opta cannot see.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 1:06pm On Aug 13, 2015

On Cilesson :

Exclusive - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal 'doesn't trust' transfer target Jasper Cillessen, claims Peter Schmiechel

Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Peter Schmeichel has told talkSPORT he doesn’t believe Louis van Gaal has “100 per cent trust" in transfer target Jasper Cillessen.

The Ajax goalkeeper is one of the names being linked with the north-west giants as a replacement for David De Gea if, as expected, the Spaniard returns to Spain to join Real Madrid.

But Old Trafford legend Schmeichel has cast doubts on that move, and believes his old club should target Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris if they do lose De Gea.

The great Dane told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast: “Cillesen is a good goalkeeper but, if you go back to the World Cup, they [Holland] took him off ahead of a penalty shoot-out [against Costa Rica].

“That tells you there is something there and that [Dutch manager at the time] Van Gaal doesn’t trust him 100 per cent. I wouldn’t like a goalkeeper like that at Manchester United.”

Instead, Schmeichel has joined the chorus hailing Frenchman Lloris as the man to replace De Gea.

“I’d like Lloris to go there,” he added. “He fits the bill. He’s exactly what Man United needs, someone who’s brave enough to sweep up. With [Thibaut] Courtois he is one of only two keepers who controls their box and that’s what United need more than anything.

“And he’s proven in the Premier League and that’s very important.”

Read more at http://talksport.com/football/exclusive-manchester-united-manager-louis-van-gaal-doesnt-trust-transfer-target-jasper#z8PWHSdy1AVFTqi0.99

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 12:07pm On Aug 13, 2015

chrisley024:
he has problem with one catch

I didn't see that. Those situations are extremely dangerous situations goalkeepers ordinarily concede from. Did you see the countless one on one he saved? Or were you expecting him to pin penalties. Or pin those double saves from close range?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 11:45am On Aug 13, 2015

This is an article written about him in February 2012.

FERNANDO MUSLERA - THE GREAT WALL OF INSTABUL
...El Nene got off to a shaky start and the inexperienced, young keeper struggled to make the starting 11 until his breakthrough in January 2009 which markeda turning point in his career. Muslera grew in confidence and within a year he had cemented himself as the 7th best goalkeeperin the world according to the IFFHS and had won the Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, finished 4th in the World Cup and helped Uruguay lift the 2011 Copa America cup.

Muslera shocked many in the footballing world with his decision to join Galatasaray in 2011. The Lions signed him for a €12 million fee and a part exchange deal with Albanian international Lorik Cana. The transfer earnedhim the title of becoming the most expensivekeeper to ever grave the Turkish game and the 5th most expensive keeper in the world. Nando upon arriving in Istanbul, in an interview on the 'Son Pas' program on Galatasaray TV told the supporters, "Fatih Terim & Taffarel are huge characters, I'm proud to be playing at this club and am reallypleased at being here".Galatasaray had not mounted a serious title challenge for the past three seasons and were in the midst of a crisis.

One of their key weaknesses had been in the goalkeeping department. The Lions had struggled with keepers since the departure of Faryd Mondragon and were desperate to put an end to their goalkeeping miseries. Galatasaray had a major reshuffle last summer, Unal Aysal was elected chairman, legendary manager Fatih Terim was reinstated and Brazilian world cup hero Claudio Taffarel was bought back to the clubas goalkeeping coach. The Lions followed this up by investing heavily in building a team which would bring the glory years.

Muslera was under huge pressure to live up to his reputation and didn't get off to the best start, a few mistakes and blunders raised a few question marks in his first gamefor the club which they lost 2-0 to IBB however, he soon silenced his critics.[b]What Muslera has achieved in his short time at the club has been nothing short of amazing, he has turned one of the leagues worst defensive sides into a team which has conceded the fewest goals in league so far. Muslera has only conceded 18 goals in 25 games, 8 fewer than the experienced Turkishinternational Fenerbahçe's Volkan Demirel. Even more impressively he has kept 12 cleansheets already this season. The 6ft 2 keeper has been in outstanding form for Galatasaray, he commands the defense, deals well with aerial balls, is a brilliant close range shot stopper and has wonderful reflexes. [/b]He has played a key role in the Lions impressive season and is an importantfactor as to why they currently sit 6 points clear at the top of the table. Muslera is also great at judging play, his positional awareness is impressive, he knows when to leave his goal and when to stay put. His one weakness is his occasional lapses in concentration, he did make a few mistakes and rash charges out of goal during his first few games however, he has been more focused since then.Fernando Muslera has already became the sweetheart of the Galatasaray faithful, the supporters love him, the ultras have written chants in his name and he appears to be enjoying his time in Istanbul. In a recent postmatch interview he said, "I'm very hapy at Galatasary, Fatin Terim is a manager respected worldwide. He is a fantastic motivator and our supporters passion is unbelievable." Nando is also relishing the opportunity of working with childhood hero Taffarel, "I remember Taffarel as a player and was lucky enough to watch him play. We have the same aims, everyday I try to learn something new from him."Muslera has gone from strength to strength in the past few seasons and has only just turned 25. With Galatasaray building one of their strongest teams in recent years he could be the goalkeeper to lead the Lions to the successes which have eluded them sincethey rocketed to fame in the late 90's.

He is definitely one to a keep an eye on and we believe that he could break into the world's top 5 goalkeepers by the end of the year.
http://footballspeak.com/post/2012/02/25/Muslera-The-Great-Wall-of-Istanbul.aspx

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I think we should make investigation before passing judgement. Gaal and Woodward are not kids. They have an advisor in SAF. So far their signings have been okay. Particular Darmian who was unknown to many English fans.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:52am On Aug 13, 2015*

SIRcumalot:
Now, this keeper I can get behind though I still want the spurs guy.
Not trying to convince me, and yourself by the way that we just found some diamond in the rough in Romero.

See for yourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxDmOXP5zJA

He is an alien. He commands his game like Buffon. He has the reflexes of DDG.

Remember Gaal said Romero is a back up even if DDG leaves. So if this guy is hunted to be our number one ahead of Romero, it only meant he is very good.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:40am On Aug 13, 2015

RuuDie:
All this one na story... Muslera isn't even as good as Valdes. Some of these our transfer dealings / prospective dealings are not just encouraging at all!

Did you just wright for writing sake? I just saw a 12 minutes highlight of his saves. That guy is a magician. No goalkeeper can have such a highlight. The league he plays in is what keeps him low.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:41pm On Aug 12, 2015*

He has plenty of highlights on youtube. I will watch some later.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 10:39pm On Aug 12, 2015*

chrisley024:
so apparently they want to sell half of this team also.

Muslera Who be that one sef and from which league

Galatasaray and Uruguayan first choice.

Has the record for the longest clean sheet in the FIFA world cup. He achieved it in 2010 world cup.

He has a personal record of 19 straight clean sheets. It's all time record in the Turkish league.

He was one of the guys who made Uruguay thick in the FIFA world cup 2010.

He is a penalty specialist. Saved vital penalties in world cup 2010, for his club Copa America 2011. He was named MoTM when Uruguay beat Argentina in q/final of Copa 2011. He saved penalty from Tevez. He played a vital role as Uruguay won 2011 COPA America cup.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:59pm On Aug 12, 2015

We have changed our first eleven and even changing the first eleven that took over from our first eleven. Fellaini and Janujaz in the market? shocked

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:52pm On Aug 12, 2015

Wednesday 12 Aug 2015 4:27 pm
Manchester United have been given the all clear to sign Fernando Muslera.
However, Galatasaray manager Hamza Hamzaoglu stated the Turkish outfit would only be willing to sell the goalkeeper under certain conditions.
He told reporters in Turkey: ‘We will only consider selling one of our players if a good offer comes in and if we can find a replacement.
‘If we are able to find a replacement for Muslera we may consider letting him go.’
United boss Louis van Gaal is reportedly lining up a move for the Super Lig player of the season, as he prepares for the potential transfer of David de Gea to Real Madrid.

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/12/manchester-united-cleared-to-complete-fernando-muslera-transfer-5339814/#ixzz3idVB0847

Report has it that we are looking at 25million pounds.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:49pm On Aug 12, 2015

So we are really in for Muslena? One of those rumours no body took any serious. Reported by metro since May/June.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:41pm On Aug 12, 2015*

-SAF would have won the UCL many more times if he invested in players. Like the way we almost signed Ronaldinho but we dillydallied.

- I saw that Rafael's interview since morning. I think he is just pained. I dont believe that Brazil nonsense.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:38pm On Aug 12, 2015

Ed Woodward thanked former player Luis Nani in a recent interview with Turkish website Fotospor and admitted that 3 Turkish clubs have bid for Chicharito, Valencia, Januzaj and Fellaini this summer.

Woodward revealed that as was in the case for fellow United star Robin van Persie, Louis van Gaal made the decision to part ways with Nani.
"The manager made the same decision regarding Nani as he did with Robin van Persie. As a club we also want to thank him for his services, Nani left our team after a report by the manager. I say thank you to him.
"The Robin van Persie decision was made also by our manager. He has made a very large contribution to out club and we thank him.

"We received an offer from Galatasaray for Januzaj, so we bid for Muslera. Rafael and Antonio Valencia also had bids from Galatasaray. They do not meet our demands.
"We had conversations with Beşiktaş for Chicarito, Fellaini was also asked for by Fenerbahce, but we found the demand for our players not enough. Talks were broken off."
[Source: fotospor.com]

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:31pm On Aug 12, 2015

TheNonce:
Lol! Okay! Well once he kicks a ball or makes an appearance on the day of the tie! Its over! So real need 2 show us the money NOW!

Squawka says until group stage.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:09pm On Aug 12, 2015

TheNonce:

Bruv! As a player on current form! If rooney was in barca, he would be behind messi, neymar and suarez! Even nepotism no go make me lie about this one! Its all hypothetical anyway!

I was actually talking about DDG's cup tie. Does he get tied by mere listing for UCL or when he kicks a ball in UCL?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:47pm On Aug 12, 2015

TheNonce:

Even rooney go wack bench 4 barca in all honesty! But I like this pedro chap! He looks the biz! Abeg no dey bother with this "elf the pillow biter of a goner"! He's still pained by the anal rape served up by west ham 2 his mediocre club!

Is it when he is listed or when he plays?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:46pm On Aug 12, 2015

‪#‎BREAKING‬!!! Valencia based TV channel SillasGol have said that Nicolas Otamendi is on the verge of joining Manchester United.

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Education › Re: My Junior Bros Waec Result by elampiro(m): 12:26pm On Aug 12, 2015

UncleGunner:
The boy has done well to pass his WAEC. Kudos to him. If you want to see an exceptional result though, take a look at this (from https://twitter.com/James_Bamisaye)

This is what should be on front page to inspire people.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 11:51am On Aug 12, 2015

Mourinho finally sacked that woman doctor. No more match day actions. Mourinho said she doesn't understand the game. She ran to treat Hazard in stoppage time when Chelsea needed a winning goal.

Haha, woman wan feel Hazard. Na who first fine trouble to hire woman to treat football stars. grin

......

Why is Barca delaying this Pedro's deal. He should be in our UCL play off squad. I like his agility. I like the guy.

Education › Re: My Junior Bros Waec Result by elampiro(m): 11:38am On Aug 12, 2015

anitank:
That is nonsense!! It's not a rare thing in secondary schools to have a student having straight A's in all waec courses. I had B3, B2, B3, B2 in maths, biology, chemistry and physics respectively. My lowest grade was Agricultural science which was C5. It was a strict Catholic school and so there was nothing like runs!! I studied and passed!!

Stop thwarting the efforts the boy made to pass his exams and congratulate him.

By the way, that's my waec result from June 2004 incase u're still doubting. How much more young people from this generation who have become more brilliant and exposed

Kudos. That's a result you got there.

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