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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 8:20pm On Jul 18
patrickmuf:
We really don't need Rodgers.

I think in Tielemans we have signed a player ready to step into the first team. We have also signed Santos (I have my reservations) and Darlow as deputy for Lammens, even though I won't be surprised if he displaces Lammens as the number one goalie at some stage in the season.

Let's see who the 3rd midfielder will be, and then an experienced CF/winger.
We don’t need Rogers.
Bruno is a much better player in that position and even if you consider him as LW, I still prefer Cunha - but that isn’t the point I was trying to make.

My point was about ambition. If a club with zero European fixtures next season can make British record transfer, why are INEOS running away from signing quality players in the positions we lacked quality?

Every quality player United are linked to is dubbed “overpriced” but United’s rivals with lower revenue are signing these “overpriced” players to compete against United.

Rogers under an astute manager like Xabi Alonso may transform to Bellingham or Olise. United need their own marquee signing. Tielemans and Santos will be facing top teams like PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona, etc next season.

They won’t be enough for the task at hand.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 7:16pm On Jul 18
The ambitious clubs are making smart moves in the market while Man Utd are happy to sign basement bargain players.

When United are stuck in 10th position by Christmas, gullible fans would blame Michael Carrick instead of blaming INEOS for this disaster of a summer window.

If Chelsea without European fixtures can sign £117m asset, what is the point of Man Utd qualifying for Europe?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 2:24pm On Jul 17
Leyqute:
No doubt. But the importance of that match weighs less than the qualifier IMO. Also I feel DeGea was really poor and gifted him the hattrick.
The match was inportant. Ronaldo was facing Ramos & Pique in their prime. De Gea made a huge mistake with the 2nd goal but no goalkeeper is saving that freekick(the 3rd equalizer).

The placement and the execution was insane.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 7:32pm On Jul 16
obonujoker:
Nothing concern me and World Cup, make Ronaldo just score he 1000 goals for us and make my year
It’s not a competition Portugal can win. The fact that they’re even being grouped with other footballing powerhouses demonstrates Ronaldo’s impact on his country.

Messi/Mbappe can both share the Mr World Cup title.

Ronaldo is the ultimate Mr Champions League.

Ronaldo fans should hold on to that title and let someone else wear the WC crown.

You cannot win it all. cheesy
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 7:25pm On Jul 16
Ellexy:
Any charts on passes completed, progressive passes, chances created kinda stuff?
Messi has most of those stats on lock.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable:
Elliot Anderson is a machine. wink

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 7:00pm On Jul 15
nitrogen:
There are some technical players, there are many physical players but very few players that are physical and technical. Pogba sabi, make we no lie. Na my boy for these streets those days. Pogba over Bruno in any position any fuvking time.
I saw Pogba dog-walk Rodri several times.

He was a cheat code. If he played last night, the outcome would have been very different. There’s no way in hell Pogba would surrender like Aurelien and Manu did to Spain.

At a point, Aurelien was hiding. He didn’t want the ball.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 4:36pm On Jul 07
MRTA7:
Bruno Fernandes has had a shocking WC.

But I guess you can say the same for Vitinha and Joao Gomes who so much was expected from.
They had a disgraceful tournament collectively.

I couldn’t believe what my eyes saw.

In 5 games, Neves and Vitinha created ONLY 2 chances each.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 8:14pm On Jul 04
MRTA7:
Lisandro is a real elite ball playing defender.

God knew what he was doing to make Lisandro under 6ft with no pace otherwise.
I was told here by Einsteins that he will never make it in the Premier League.

Carragher did a whole session on MNF for 30 minutes, lying to his minions that Lisandro isn’t fit for the rigors of the Premier League.

Carragher has since apologized for his ignorance. cheesy

LostMyZeal:
Knock knock knock

Who goes there shocked

A good time to remind you that Leeyo Maysee has casted cheesy cheesy cheesy
Bro, what is your beef with Messi?

Did he steal your girlfriend? cheesy cheesy cheesy
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 12:16pm On Jul 04
Illimitable:
United couldn’t have won that game at the Emirates without him.

His line breaking passes from the deep is incredible. Dude can pass a Nike ball through the eye of a needle. He just needs to take care of himself to avoid niggling injuries that is threatening the longevity of his career.

He’s an amazing player.
Lisandro is a cheat code.

The best ball-playing defender on the planet.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 2:31pm On Jul 03
Are we even sure this is the same Man Utd’s Bruno?

Where’s my El Bomba? The player we have been watching is the cloned version of Bruno Fernandes.

That Neto pass that resulted in Ronaldo’s offside goal is what I was expecting from Bruno in Portugal. He’s capable of making 10 passes like that per game.

The Bruno that we mostly love at Man Utd has completely disappeared. He’s not taking any risk with his passes. He just wants 7.7 SofaScore ratings for his irrelevant passing accuracy.

Where’s the real Bruno Fernandes?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Illimitable: 5:36pm On Jul 02
Spy360:
You absolutely correct in your assertions. For me to expect an incompetent government like APC to develop anything meaningful is crazy.

Even the Coastal road project is a farce.

By the way, I was simply explaining why Lagos is congested. Perhaps if we indeed want Lagos decongested, we can start by asking an incompetent APC government to improve port facilities in other regions.

Thank you
You are playing a game of draught with the truth. grin

The main limitation is inconsistent water levels and siltation on the River Niger, requiring regular dredging for reliable year-round access.

The concessionaire has stated the port infrastructure is ready, but without sustained dredging it remains a “seasonal stopgap” rather than a full multimodal hub. 

This shows the Federal Government (via NPA concessions) have tried, but maintaining navigability on major rivers is expensive and technically demanding.

Ports are among the most capital-intensive infrastructure projects. They need constant dredging(billions of Naira monthly), quay walls, handling equipment, terminals, access channels, and environmental safeguards.

Attracting private investment (PPP models) requires strong feasibility studies, clear ROI projections, and de-risked environments. Many proposals to have an Inland Port in the SE stall at the study/approval stage because full funding and technical partnerships are hard to secure without proven cargo volumes and supporting infrastructure. 

To cut the long story short, a fully-functional SE port is NOT feasible.
Politics › Re: Tinubu Should Be Disqualified! by Illimitable: 1:13am On Jul 02

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Illimitable:
Spy360:
Port concession means that the government can restrict the development of ports.

There is a reason FG over the years have been unwilling to allow the upgrade the ports in the SE.

They know that Lagos will lose it relevance.
Why can’t your Governors put hands together and develop their own port? You people speak as if foreigners are ruling the South East.

You people have collectively elected bandits, armed robbers and rogues as Governors since 1999. Lagos State government in collaboration with some private stake holders have constructed Lekki Deep Sea Port and it’s currently at 50% operational capacity.

What are your own Governors doing in the SE that they cannot replicate this sort of project?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 9:17pm On Jul 01
Mrviktor:
Tonali and Fernandez Is what they promised us

Now Tottenham will lineup with a midfield3 of tonali. Maddison and Fernandez.

God


Van dear ven. Porro.. Spence and van heka

The only weak link on paper is their injury prone striker..

I'm just imagining them going for Greenwood.. den omor
This is why some United fans didn’t want Carrick to get the job. It’s not like they don’t love Carrick, it’s because they know he won’t be able to confront INEOS for reinforcements like a proper manager.

De Zerbi must have looked at Tottenham’s board in the eye and told them there must be signings before he put pen to paper. He’s a proper manager and most of his wishes would be respected.

Carrick is too happy to have the job. He will never complain no matter the caliber of players INEOS sign for him and this can only end in a disaster.

The results Carrick got last season was mostly because he had one competition to play per week. He could afford to play the same team for most parts.

He will not get the same luxury next season.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 8:52pm On Jul 01
Jamiuokolaa:
While it’s interesting that you had to dig 33 years into football history to find a single comparable case, the example still doesn’t hold.

Roy Keane wasn’t some random relegated punt ; he had already dragged lowly Nottingham Forest to two Wembley finals (1991 FA Cup, 1992 League Cup) and was a recognised, influential figure across Britain before United paid the British‑record fee for him.

Matheus Fernandes is nowhere near that profile. He’s been a standout in relegated Southampton and relegated West Ham, which is a completely different résumé.

He may develop into something valuable, but right now Spurs are taking a massive gamble - the type that United can’t be criticised for choosing not to participate in.
United paid British transfer record for Keane.

The £85m West Ham was asking isn’t the British transfer record. Elliot Anderson’s £130m is the British transfer record.

West Ham asked for £85m. That’s 65% of the British transfer record which is very very fair for a talent like Mateus Fernandes.

Keane of 92/93 is not different from Mateus Fernandes of 25/26. 21 years of age, the shining light in a relegated club that was seeking a move to a bigger club.

If United could pay a British transfer record for Keane, £85m should be a stroll in the park for Fernandes - especially for a club like United with a huge midfield problem.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable:
Jamiuokolaa:
Status wise, Matteus is the midfield Version of Delap and he's going for 85m cheesy

I am all for spending / investing wisely and reasonably.

85m for a 21yr old from Relegated West Ham looks somehow tbh. The 250k/week rumoured salary even makes it worse.

I trust that our scouts would do their job well.
Roy Keane relegated Nottingham Forest in 92/93 season.

Alex Ferguson still had to convince him to sign for Man Utd instead of Blackburn FC(the moneybags of Premier League) back then.

Sir Alex paid British record transfer fee for Keane in 1993 to sign him. Imagine if United had this INEOS attitude in 1993, Keane would never have played for Man Utd. Did Keane perform or not? cheesy

If your rivals are getting these players, you have no other choice than to get them too so you can compete. These players are going to make United’s rivals better and United will not be able to compete.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable:
odizeey:
Buy Tonali, una say no, e too cost. 😃
Buy Fernandez, e too cost for am.
We go see who them go buy
One universal law I know is:- if you buy cheap, you will pay thrice.

When Rice was available at £105m, United board concluded he was too expensive for that price and they settled for cheaper options.

They recruited bargain basement players like Ugarte(£50m), Mount(£60m), Amrabat(£10m loan fee). Those 3 options have not solved the midfield problem till date. The folks that paid £105m are the current PL champions.

When Kane was available for £100m in 2023, United also decided he was too expensive. They went for the cheaper options paying moderate fee on Hojlund(£70m), Zirkzee(£36m), Seško(£74m). United ended up spending £180m on a problem £100m Harry Kane could have solved.

Kane has won multiple titles while United have resold Hojlund and Zirkzee is on the chopping block. His growth has stagnated.

Man Utd is the epitome of Penny Wise Pound Foolish. cheesy

The club is doomed.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 6:34pm On Jun 30
chrisley024:
this seems to often come with higher probability of flopping. I'm curious to see the midfielders they'll get
It’s a high risk, low reward venture.

Arteta has turned the PL into WWE or UFC. Premier League proven players come with lower risk of adaptation.

It took Sesko 6 months to adjust but Cunha and Mbeumo clicked like they have been playing at Old Trafford for several years.

There’s a reason for that.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable:
odizeey:
Hmmm. Because this idea of only going for people who want to be here purely for passion will leave us with scrubs.
It’s what unambitious people do.

Imagine a guy saying I only want to woo girls that want me.

But but but - you have to persuade the woman too.

United don’t want to compete at all - they just want to wait for players who are only interested in United. cheesy.

Majority of these players have agents whose income is tied to the transfer fees and other bonuses. How won’t they sway their clients to go for the bigger pay day?

Who has love helped? cheesy grin

I just pity Carrick.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 6:10pm On Jun 30
odizeey:
We don't want to spend money like serious clubs but want serious results.
(Adjusted for inflation) - This list is the highest transfer fees paid in the history of the English Premier League(1992-2026).

Man Utd featured 12 times in a list of 44 names.

Yet people wonder why SAF was super successful over the years despite making use of many academy players.

It’s because he buys the best talents in the market and mix them with brilliant academy players.

INEOS strategy will make United a mid table team for years to come.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 6:04pm On Jun 30
MRTA7:
Its disappointing to lose out on the player to Spurs but its also important to stand firm on wages and transfer fees.
So if a Messi regen emerges today and everyone can see the talents and the high ceiling, United should not touch him because of high transfer fees and high wages?

How will United ever win a MAJOR trophy again with that attitude?

Mediocre players win mediocre trophies

Elite players win elite trophies.

INEOS are such a disgrace.

They have lost 2 of their prime targets to their rivals.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Illimitable: 5:56pm On Jun 30
Ellexy:
Ornstein bomber. 85 million pounds is crazy.
Carrick will be sacked within the next 18 months.

Man Utd have betrayed another manager.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 5:52pm On Jun 30
A40:
5 players from a possible 250 or more. Why are you now saying it like it's the norm rather than the exception. I do not understand your argument. This is football not marathon race

Humans have only grown by about 3inches over the last 150 years

Between the 90s and today that is infinitesmal. So I don't know why you keep harping on such insignificant gains
You moved the goalpost from nobody has crossed 11KM on the pitch to only 5 players have done 13KM. That leap is hilarious.

Why are you people so immune to simple facts? Instead of you to concede to the superior argument, you double down on your ignorance that the gains are insignificant?

I will wait and see how you untie yourself from this deep rooted ignorance.

Over to you. grin

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:45am On Jun 30
Shegzdave:
Go and check his penalties stats please and leave these blame apportionments

You didn’t blame waltermade who lost his penalty despite playing fewer minutes than Harvertz but you blamed the player that scored the equalizer

Weldone
It was the first shootout. You have to set the tone with that first kick. If he scored that particular kick, Germany would have won.

His miss transmitted panic to the rest of his team mates.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:32am On Jun 30
Shegzdave:
This worldcup get as e be sha grin

Harvertz pack your load Dey come emirates joor
No manager should be letting an Arsenal player take part in a shootout.

Havertz brought his bad luck to Germany.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:30am On Jun 30
This is the worst German team in history.

Germany are usually very reliable from 12 yards.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:29am On Jun 30
raumdeuter:
Germany didn't deserve to qualify
They scored a legit goal that was disallowed.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:28am On Jun 30
Germany OUT!!!!
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:28am On Jun 30
Jonathan Tah has sold Germany.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:27am On Jun 30
Another miss!

Germany have a God in heaven.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Illimitable: 12:26am On Jun 30
Neuer has to save this last penalty.

He has to!

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