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Louis van Gaal insists it is not so easy to throw Radamel Falcao back into action, admitting that Wayne Rooney’s form in the striking position is making it tough for him
On Tuesday, he played 71 minutes for United’s under-21 team in front of few spectators, with treports that he was sluggish and twice blocked goalbound shots from a teammate.
Speaking about Falcao, Van Gaal said: “I have read that it was a humiliation, but I don’t think so, It is not a humiliation. It is a professional attitude of the management, the club but especially also for the player.”
“At a club like Man United, it is more difficult. He has competitors, he know Wayne Rooney is playing there and scoring.
“Every player needs match rhythm, That is why we pay a lot for the players, so I think it’s normal that they play football also for us. That can be also in the second team.
“Falcao did not play his best match in the second team but he has tried his utmost best.”
[Source: MUTV]

Paul Scholes says he can see what Louis van Gaal is trying to do with United but he thinks it doesn't suit the players he has.
"Watching United at Old Trafford on Monday, I know what Louis van Gaal is trying to do with this team. I do like the concept. I just question whether he has the players to do it.
"In recent weeks, Van Gaal has tried what I would describe as a more Barcelona-style approach to games. It has worked against the weaker teams but it is against the stronger sides that you have to wonder whether it will be found out.
"To play this way, you really need to be exceptional. Barcelona can do it because they have the players and they have been playing this way for years. United have spent around £220m in the last three transfer windows and yet I would question whether they have the players to operate this system.
"I understand what Van Gaal is trying to do. I like that he is playing with the wide players. I also know that as former players we cannot harp on about the old days for ever. Things change, although I believe that certain principles, of attacking, entertaining football, should always be protected. Like any other match-going fan – I have two season tickets for Old Trafford – I want to see the team play well and win. I just don’t think this system is the best for these players.
"I still believe that Van Gaal is the right man for the job. I don’t think he will change his mind about the way he wants the team to play. He is a stubborn man and that is no bad thing in football. But I am afraid to say that if he wants to play this Barcelona style then the club will have to go back into the transfer market this summer to get the players they need to do it."
[Source: Independent]

Key quotes from Van Gaal's managers press conference:
Players' reaction after the defeat on Monday:
"They've reacted fantastically in the training sessions, I cannot speak more highly about the professional attitude of my players. They are willing to do everything. I have the same confidence as before. I'm very pleased with the (players') reaction & I hope we can show that against Spurs - the first of 10 matches in the rat race. Every game is very important, we must keep the fighting spirit & we have to be more effective in finishing our chances."
On Falcao in the U21s:
"I have read in a lot of papers that it is a humiliation, I don't think so, It's a professional attitude of the management and the club but especially also for the player. Not only has Falcao played but also Valdes and Rafa Da Silva.
"Every player needs match rhythm. We pay a lot for the players, so it is normal they play football for us, that also includes the second team, I have explained already five months ago that every player who doesn't play in the first-team has to play sometimes.
"Falcao didn't play his best game in the second team but he tried to do his utmost best, and I cannot ask more than that from my players. Falcao has not reacted like the media. That is a big difference."
On Rafael in the U21s:
"Rafa played a very good match and scored a wonderful goal and because of that he can grip again his confidence."
On the Spurs game:
"They have a lot of talent because when you see the selection, you see a lot of youngsters playing and a lot of older players with experience who are not. That’s also nice to see, the process of another club. I have to say they are playing well and I hope we can beat them - it shall be very difficult again."
On Injuries:
"Van Persie is United's only confirmed absentee for Spurs but Rojo (minor problem) is a doubt."

double post.

SailorXY:
- - - - - David de Gea - - - - -
Rafael - Smalling - Rojo - Shaw
- - - Herrera - - - Blind - - -
- Valencia - Mata - Young -
- - - - - - Rooney - - - - - -


My preferred line-up for the game!

We are most likely going to see Valencia in front of Rafael. Both helping each other. Hope they give us the performance of 2009-2011.

Is Young fit?

raumdeuter:
For the first time I agree with Mr ayagayagayagayo, elampiro

You can find a man comfortable that would go to his village and marry a University student

How many times have you seen a comfortable woman go and marry a University student, carpenter or mechanic from village when fine and get 6 packs.

Dabota Lawson Miss Nigeria no see any cute 6 packs conductor, driver, University student or unemployed youth to marry na her ancestor fine pass for her to marry

Its the mentality. WOmen always seek to marry UP and go for men who are older, richer, and generally above them

The funny thing is that she might have had a serious boyfriend before the billionaire appeared. Then the following Sunday she would already be giving testimony on answered prayers.





Ukwu!!!

SailorXY:
excusé moi
while this may be true, it may not exactly be in the majority. It's true nobody likes to suffer, man/woman, celebrity or not; but don't patrol the streets thinking every "thinks they are beautiful" lady will eventually settle into a rich bed - these things are circumstantial. They are many men who are not exactly good looking & rich getting married to pretty ladies left right & center.

Virtually all girls go for comfort first. Don't be deceived. Learn from the words of elders. This is a material world we live in our time.

Only those who don't get the opportunity settle for less.

SailorXY:
Jay & Bey may be in love. neither is broke, neither is not famous - you can't know from 1000 miles away dude.

Women no get love. You will tell me that one cute gym instructor has not toasted Beyonce before she met JZ or one cute up coming actor in Hollywood? Financial security wins first before anything else. Our Genevieve for instance, said she is waiting for Mr Right not just anybody. All those guys making her hair in the salon, her gym instructors who may be toasting her, she no gree. lol

I remember one of our cute handsome gym instructors with the finest of bodies. Girls and even women would use body to tap current from him, but it doesn't go beyond there.

SailorXY:
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sponsoring a chic doesn't guarantee she ends up with you. I hope this is not where you are stacking up your treasures cuz if you go get HBP

You have completely twisted this. I only pointed out to you that generally guys can love and follow through to the end without any attachment. But women love conditionally. They are ever ready to step up once a great opportunity comes.

SailorXY:
its left for the couple to decide

Nothing like proper foundation jor. Our world is just upside down. Our grand parents did not have any proper foundation. Many of them did not even date their wives to be, or involved in courtship yet they stayed married forever.

SailorXY:
no think am @ all werin don loss don loss

Wetin don loss? lol Some 23 years old don loss pass some 32 years old.

The more you live and work in life the more you are experienced in life, the more you come to meet people, yes great people, the more your temptation increase. Also, sometimes, there are some older girls who have taken care of themselves well and look far more juicy and fit than young girls. And many of them are successful and are ready to chase you into the hole.

parrotibaba:
she is trying to save face! n also put herself for sale in d market of money again.It's not like de r married or something were d opinion would hv been dat she hung on cos of dia child but she was just a gf ,do u know how many girls cr7 hv dated? most of dem no de last six months but dis one lasted 4 bloody years! ,for me ,she's bitter about d breakup cos I don't think any super rich guy will be interested in a woman with a kid ,na small boys go d try dia luck to win lottery ,d case of Jennifer Lopez comes to mind ,up n coming boys r now using her fame as a springboard to success hence d premature breakups ,no omo oba would want to spend on a girl with a kid n issues(so when de breakup ,she will go n ruin his market for interview ba?) when fresh chicks full market

Does she have a kid or you are talking about CR7 son?

SIRcumalot:
I think his contract ends after this season.
If we can get him we should.
The look of disappointment on Chelsea fans face, alone is enuf for me to want make e happen.

He's on 120k/week, we can offer him 150k.

He's been better than Victor Valdes all these years, except being the 11th player. And Cech is far taller than Valdes.

parrotibaba:
some women amaze me ,so she's perfect herself ba? don't worry by d age of 35 when no magazine or model agency seeks her attention ,she will now look for any guy ,

At that stage she will be ready to accommodate some 'nonsense' from a man. She will then love a man for who he is.

parrotibaba:
What could be more humiliating to cr7 than her woman missing his ballon d'or award ceremony because she has modeling to do?

hmmm

parrotibaba:
As everybody knows ,cr7 does not reply to dis kind of messages unless he feels he has to defend himself ,

Perhaps CR7 was already tired and hoping she was gone. You know sometimes you don't known how to tell someone you are tired because of your prior promises and sweet words.

parrotibaba:
,a man made u feel ugly but yet u stayed with him for over 4 years ,chopping his money n reveling under his fame

When you think you can tame a most famous handsome billionaire so that you can have all in one.

parrotibaba:
to think she is even claiming dat she broke up with him when cr7 tried to close dia affair in a mature way by saying it was a mutual breakup

My suspicion is confirmed. CR7 was even tired. She has been the longest serving girl friend. The likes of Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Maria Sarapova did not last beyond a football season, there are some that did not last beyond a transfer window while there were some who were just occasional dates.

SailorXY:
I'm not available, long gone - don't be deceived.

It'd not over until it's all over.

SailorXY:
Shayk is not even broke, so I'm sure she's not really chasing money @ this stage.

Do you need to be broke to chase more money? Our beautiful actresses marrying pot belly grand daddies aren't broke. Na Jayz handsome pass to attract Beyonce? Money is never enough. Money and fame are part of the deal for these people. Don't ever make the mistake of thinking a woman is into a relationship just for love. Especially a woman who thinks she's beautiful. It's a trade somewhat for women. The first thing a woman looks for is her comfort. If you are very rich and not stingy you can marry 30 ex-MBGN winners one after another- each seeking her comfort and financial security.

A man can pick up a girl from a very poor home who is in SS3 or 100L, turn her life around and marry her eventually. A 100L girl dating a final year student will gladly dump that boy once a man who is 'ready' comes around.

SailorXY:
They hardly marry on proper foundations, little wonder many break up & repeat like its nothing.

What is proper foundation?

SailorXY:
Besides where I'm from, its not so cool to date older women

You never jam

SailorXY:
Relationships shouldn't be about money. if they don't share same values, its just a waste of time.

I will tell shayk you are available. I am sure you are trustworthy, faithful and gentle. Let's see if she would come.

Nihilist:
I'm a big fan of Ronaldo but it should be pretty obvious that Ronaldo is gay.

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How can he be a gay when he has dated over 34 women in the last 7 years?

'Ronaldo is not the perfect man' - Shayk

The Russian model says she ended their five-year relationship, insinuating that the Real Madrid star is unfaithful, dishonest and does not respect women

Mar 12, 2015 16:36:00
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the perfect man, according to ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk, who says the Real Madrid superstar made her feel "ugly and insecure".

The pair began dating in January 2010 but split up in January, with Ronaldo explaining that he and the Russian model had mutually agreed that a parting of the ways was best for both parties.

However, Shayk has now intimated that it was she who decided to end the relationship, insinuating that Ronaldo is a "child" who is unfaithful, dishonest and does not respect women.

"I feel positive and strong," the 29-year-old said of the break-up in an interview with the Spanish edition of Hello magazine. "If you're in a relationship, it should be good. Otherwise, it's best to leave.

"Relationships are hard so one has to be clear about what kind of man you want beside you and what your values are; what is important in your life.

"If you stay with someone, one must walk in the same direction and look at things the same. Both must share the same concept of what a relationship means and both must believe in a monogamous relationship.

"I want a faithful, honest man; a gentleman who knows how to respect women. I do not believe in men that make us fall and be unhappy. That is not the behaviour of a man, but a child.

"I thought that I had the perfect man, but no... I think a woman feels ugly when she has the wrong man. I felt ugly and insecure beside him."

Ronald's form and demeanour since his split with Shayk have been the subject of much debate, with the forward having struggled to maintain his remarkable rate of goalscoring from the start of the season, while the 30-year-old announced on Wednesday that he will not be speaking to the press for the rest of the 2014-15 campaign.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2015/03/12/9756322/ronaldo-is-not-the-perfect-man-shayk?ICID=HP_HN_1



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No be you wan date billionaire?

How about us getting Cech should DDG leaves? But we should be careful not to get extorted by Mourinho. That guy na tough business man these days.

I couldn't believe it when Mourinho removed Ramires for Drogba. Too bad EPL teams have failed but good for Chelsea fans who were quoting me two nights ago. If I got angry when I wake up, they would see me in their thread.

EPL teams don't get motivated when Man United is not in Europe.

If Falcao will be returned to Monaco, I will want us to get Harry Kane. He is used to the EPL and he will bring something different. Ability to take on defenders.

Ashley Young could miss Manchester United's clash with Tottenham on Sunday.
The winger limped out of Old Trafford following United's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal after taking a knock.
When asked how bad the problem was, Young would only say: "We'll see."
Van Gaal recently said of Young: “He is a player who wants to perform what you say. I think he fits good in my profile.
“We have played also with wing-backs and I think that is his best position. Now I use him as a winger and he does a very good job. I am pleased with him.”
[Source: Mirror]
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Angel Di Maria will silence his doubters and become a success at Manchester United in the long term, Rio Ferdinand insists.
Ferdinand sees no reason to doubt the Argentina international and has urged the fans to give Di Maria the time he needs to fully adapt to the Premier League.
"I thought Di Maria was a great signing for United and I still think he was a good signing because he is a top player,
"He was arguably Madrid’s best player last year, him and Ronaldo were their standout players. I think he is a highly talented player.
"But it always takes time for a player to adapt to his new surroundings, especially when you go to a foreign league. Not every player can be like Ronaldo and just turn up and instantly become a superstar. Maybe it will take Di Maria a bit longer. It might take him a year, you never know.
"But his style does suit the Premier League. He is quick, runs at people, hungry to create chances and commit people. I think he is a very talented player and I like him."
Rio also had his say on United's defensive frailties this term, but stressed that bringing in fresh blood is not necessarily the answer.
"I think they just need to settle their defence. They have not been able to pick the same defence for two or three games on the bounce and I think that has hurt them."
[Source: goal.com]

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Louis van Gaal will be given the funds to recruit at least four new players at Manchester United this summer, but uncertainty hangs over as many as 10 members of the first-team squad.
United have regularly scouted Nathaniel Clyne, with the 23-year-old's progress over the past 18 months seeing him emerge as a target.
Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte - a 20-year-old France Under-21 international - has also been repeatedly monitored by United, and Van Gaal always remains a firm admirer of Mats Hummels.
Van Gaal's long-term desire to take Kevin Strootman to Old Trafford has suffered a setback with the Roma midfielder now sidelined until pre-season following knee surgery.
United's attacking options will be addressed this summer and the likelihood for Radamel Falcao is being sent back to Monaco, and that would ensure that Robin van Persie remains at Old Trafford to see out the final year of his contract.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani has been scouted by United for the past two seasons, while Van Gaal is also considering Burnley forward Danny Ings, who will be available for a compensation figure of around £5 million when his Turf Moor contract expires in June.
The prospect of signing a new goalkeeper is also a possibility if David de Gea forces a move to Real Madrid.
Having allowed 14 players to leave Old Trafford last summer, Van Gaal must decide the futures of several players whose contracts expire in June or at the end of next season.
Michael Carrick will be offered a new contract, with Ashley Young also considered for a new deal, but the likes of Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans, Javier Hernandez and Rafael da Silva are all under threat of being sold.
[Source: Telegraph]

I don't think Mata will be able to do for the team what Fellaini does in fist half of games. Fellaini's only failing is his second half. Fellaini wins virtually all contest in the final third, in first half of games. That's where every of our player has been bullied this season. Fellaini does the reverse by bullying the oppositions in contest. He lacks creativity but he is the reason we are able to hold the ball in that part of the field.

chrisley024:
Just like how good Ozil has been.

United must be the reason he copped red, was falling around like a toddler and can't use chances created for him well. Di maria is another player with fluctuating form which everyone knows.

Di Maria will be fine. Just look at that guy Chelsea bought from Fiorentina. What's is name sef? Coldrum?

Parker is angry with Gaal's slow game, he's trying to pass a message to Gaal.

Casilas is past it jor.

Verane is worse than Jones and Smalling. Although he's still young.

ElFenomeno1:
Where is Coogar......

I heard your 280k a week striker was made to play for the under-21 side yesterday and he couldn't manage a shot on target against a bunch of kids after 72 minutes

Coogar, look at what you have brought upon this thread with your shot on target stats. Carry your cross alone here.

Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker believes Angel Di Maria should leave Old Trafford to be the "player he was before" and suggested Arsenal or Chelsea would suit the Argentine best.
"The only way it is going to work out for Di Maria, the only way he is going to get back to being the player he was before, is to move on,
"The way things are going at Manchester United, he is not going to progress as a player because the team are playing horribly and you can’t see how that situation is going to change.
"PSG would suit him nicely, as would going back to Real Madrid.
"In England, Arsenal are the best fit for the way they shift the ball around quickly in midfield, but even Chelsea would be a better home for him than United as they are a bit more expressive now, while United have gone from being one of the most flamboyant teams in the Premier League to being in the bottom half of the table for excitement."
[Source: Eurosport, Express]

Valencia apologised to team mates and fans.

coogar:
he needs game time.....
anderson, drogba, torres, etc have all played for under-21 to maintain match fitness. it's nothing.

But you disagreed with me when I said Pogba was okay to have played in the reserve under SAF in a keenly contested title race of 2011/12 season. Remember, United was filled with tested midfielders .

coogar:
https://giant.gfycat.com/ZestyAridCero.gif

how did hart get away with this? why is this a lesser offence than what di maria did? see how hart charged at the ref? ordinary bangïng the ball to the ground is considered dissent but hart got away with this?

If you were the ref you would make same mistake twice? After your colleague would have put you under the knife......

coogar:
we will finish strongly.
schoolboy defending cost us - the general play was very good. however, even if you are Bayern and you give away goals like the welbeck goal then you would be punished.

our hope of levelling up was dashed when di maria got himself sent off. when hart buttheaded the same referee, he didn't book him. the xenophobia in the english game is nauseating. if that was rooney or gerrard, the ref wouldn't have done anything.

More lies

Gerald that got sent off against us even without having a contact with our player he tackled?

I saw a more serious kick from a foreign player than the one Rooney did against West Ham and the player was not even booked. I think it was an Arsenal game the next day after Rooney was sent off.

coogar:
our position was rotten all season. there were 6-7 teams ahead of us. at least 5 of them would match or better our results for the remainder of the season. you cannot concentrate on points & ignore position.

i would rather be 20 points from the top and finish 2nd than be 5 points from the top and finish 5th. we were zero points from the top in 11/12 and still didn't win the league. if the teams ahead of you match your results - you will never leapfrog them.

Our position was good after 19 games. We lost and drew some easy games in the remaining fixtures even at Old Trafford.

Our principal actors to our run of wins in December were all injured before New Year 2014. Jones, Rooney and Welbeck. But Jones was the one in the midfield when we got our best results last season. All the big wins had Jones in them. Norwich 4-0, Leverkusen 5-0, Villa 3-0.

The boy is good. That's all.

coogar:
the point gap is irrelevant - position trounces points any day of the week. only amateurs look at points.

a club could be 3 points from the top and still find themselves outside the top 4. we were never going to usurp the 7 teams ahead of us cos not all of them would slip up & allow us run through.

that's how the league system works. 65 points might win you the league & 89 points may not even win you the league. the position wins the league!

We had lost hope after the Newcastle or Everton game. Then Phil Jones in midfield, although Rooney and Welbeck played a great role too, helped us with a run of wins including beating Leverkusen 5-0, Stoke 2-0, Villa 3-0 and the confidence had returned.

The hope was high and we all expressed our optimism here. With just 8 points from the top, it was game opened for us. But Carrcik and co came to dash all our hope in February and beyond.

Liverpool were 5th with just two point above us, at the end the finished 20 points above us after we even spent 37 million pounds. They almost won the league. How did Liverpool with just two points better moved from 5th to 2nd ?

Our position was good in December.

coogar:
as at the time phil jones got injured last season(gameweek 17), we were 8th on the table.

How many point from the top?

The argument is not the position. The argument is about whether we stood a chance of finishing top 4.

coogar:
stop lying....
we were never in the position to finish in the top 3 last season. we were between 7th & 9th for 7 months of the league campaign.

phil jones is a failure!

After 19 games as at Christmas, we were:

8 point from the top team- Arsenal.
3 points from the 4th team- Everton
6 points from the 3rd team- Chelsea
2 points from the 5th team- Liverpool.

After another 19 matches, at the end of the season, we were 20 points below Liverpool.