Gizzy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 how long until basti completely takes over from carrick then? As soon as he is fit enough for 90 minutes. Smalling excellent again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_T Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I think he needs to be more central. Seems to be staying wider than last season but comes to life when he does drift in. Problem is when he gets the ball to feet out there you know he's going to come in on his left and he doesn't have the pace to put his marker on the back foot most of the time. yeah he's too slow to be playing that far out, hopefully that's why we're looking at pedro. he'd be utterly perfect for linking up with a more central mata. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid1984 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Schweiny has got to start from now on, guy installs composure in the team. Glad for Memphis, superb game. Fellaini excellent in his 5 minute cameo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Schweiny has got to start from now on, guy installs composure in the team. Glad for Memphis, superb game. Fellaini excellent in his 5 minute cameo. Not sure having to use a sub after 30 minutes is a great plan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott MUFC Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Fellaini did more in 5 minutes then Rooney in 3 games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSB Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 So the big question if we sign Pedro is --Schneiderlin-Schweinstiger Pedro-------Mata---------Depay ------------Rooney or ----------Schneiderlin ---Herrera--Schweinsteiger Pedro------------------Depay -----------Rooney Either way one of our lovable Spaniards is going to miss out. Horses for courses. Should be going to a proper midfield three for the 'big' games (though we have for years without bothering; helps to have midfielders mind) and will need Mata to unlock stubborn defences. Not sure having to use a sub after 30 minutes is a great plan Delta's making an Anderson joke somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_T Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 So the big question if we sign Pedro is --Schneiderlin-Schweinstiger Pedro-------Mata---------Depay ------------Rooney or ----------Schneiderlin ---Herrera--Schweinsteiger Pedro------------------Depay -----------Rooney Either way one of our lovable Spaniards is going to miss out. the first, given van gaal's recent comments. and also he's just completely not bothered about herrera until about the mid second half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid1984 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Not sure having to use a sub after 30 minutes is a great plan Exactly, that's why Carrick can't start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Might have got missed on the last page but a lot of the top journos are reporting Chelsea are in for Pedro now and believe they can get him. Ed's haggling will see him go from hero to zero if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Spiral Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 drop mata and you won't get top 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Good win after a poor start. Thank god we got that third goal in the last minute, makes the second leg so much easier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pago Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 At least we are playing Newcastle this weekend. Rooney loves playing against them and will hopefully kick on with a bit of confidence if he gets a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_T Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 hope hernandez starts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Might have got missed on the last page but a lot of the top journos are reporting Chelsea are in for Pedro now and believe they can get him. Ed's haggling will see him go from hero to zero if true. They are running that off one guy in spain tweeting it tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 They are running that off one guy in spain tweeting it tbf. Probably just Barce trying to hurry us along also. I see Romero hasn't been mentioned yet, would have been interesting to see if he'd be in goal for the return leg had it remained 2-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
akura Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I reckon Rooney could go goal crazy against newcastle if he gets the right service, set them up for another long lasting losing streak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio_V Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Just finished watching match. The Late, Late Show! What a game Smalling is having. He's monstrous. That is the exact word I was thinking of watching him. He ate that alphabet named guy. He is abusive to all who come near him atm. Keep it up! Our fullbacks, just yes. What a difference a year makes. The defense had one or two bumpy moments, but overall we are looking very strong at the back. I am still concerned about Blind. Can he stay with a player like Aguero or Costa? Not so sure. Lastly, so that is why we signed Memphis. More please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott MUFC Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Shaw runs fast for a fat bloke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio_V Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 At least he changed his hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham_aka_stam Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 The missus even said "who's that to?!" when someone played the ball out wide "He's never going to get there" I said... then Shaw turned it on and blipped past... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 I really am loving Smalling, Blind has done well but like has been said, will he be good enough v the likes of Aguero? I doubt it. Just wish we'd sign a solid CB to play next to Smalling. Shaw and Darmian have been brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I've been thinking recently Smalling might really mature a bit later than others. With him having less footballing education than everyone else in the squad the mental side of the game might take longer to catch up. Technically and physically he has it all to be great and since the major ****up vs City last year he has been very good.Im less convinced Jones will do the same at the moment, I thought it would have started to take effect with him by now. Disagree re Jones. Smalling showing the benefit of being played consistently at CB rather than RB or not at all. Jones needs the same without getting injured. Remember they were a superb u21 partnership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Blind doesn't seem to fit into the team. He's doing ok at the back there but just doesn't seem like this is a plan. Odd seeing as he was signed last season and then Herrera was great last season and not featuring either I think Januzaj is not really a first team player atm. I think definate role for Hernandez this season though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Pedro to Chelsea is done. Deal was completed this morning, less than two days after Manchester United missed their opportunity on Monday. Well played Ed, well played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 It's also reported that the treatment of Valdes and DDG has had a part to play in Pedro's decision. However, had we just stopped messing around with a few million euros, in what is an already cheap deal, that wouldn't have been a factor anyway. I bet it will be released that we were never interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 You need another pacey winger desperately imo as the lack of pace if you don't buy one will show as the season progresses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Well played Ed, well played. It's only a 'missed opportunity' if Pedro had a preference for United, which we don't know. Maybe he fancied Chelsea all along Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Almost every outlet has reported over the past month that personal terms had been agreed, just not the fee with Barce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 LvG apparently pulled the plug on the deal, wasn't sure if Pedro was right for us... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Similarly, I dropped my interest in a girl when she went for another guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Almost every outlet has reported over the past month that personal terms had been agreed, just not the fee with Barce. I wonder who is then as I think it is clear you could do with another winger who has pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I wonder who is then as I think it is clear you could do with another winger who has pace. We've got one of them, he just can't beat anybody or cross the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Similarly, I dropped my interest in a girl when she went for another guy. Tbf at that point I'm sure she wasn't quite right for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Button Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 van Gaal clearly didn't want Pedro if we're not getting him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 We've got one of them, he just can't beat anybody or cross the ball. Valencia? But then there is Young and Depay and Valencia, that is it. Valencia plays RB more often anyway. Reports say you have made a huge bid for Muller but he would play behind Rooney or compete up front surely? ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 van Gaal clearly didn't want Pedro if we're not getting him. Then why did he send Woodward off to Barcelona on Monday? What's changed his mind, Januzaj's scintillating form? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 We really should have got Pedro tied up sooner. If we don't have someone else coming in then I feel it's a mistake. Come on Ed, go get us Muller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdevil Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I hope they sign Thomas Müller (fingers crossed) I've been a fan since 2010 when I thought he was Germany's best player at the World Cup. He could play from the right hand side or anywhere across the front really. His movement and work rate are his biggest strengths in my opinion and he's no slough when it comes to finishing chances too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_T Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 it can't be money that's the issue if we're offering €85m for muller (so says bild who seem generally reliable with bayern). woodward can't be THAT stupid surely? we've been told €30m and not a penny less for months now. then again i can't see why van gaal wouldn't want pedro, unless he's got something better in mind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Howard Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Maybe, seeing Rooney's form, LVG changed his priorities. Out wide we're doing a lot better than up top - maybe a Striker has become more of an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleanor_Rigby Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Would Muller even leave Bayern? The staunch affinity these German born Bayern players seem to hold for the club aside, Bayern are the better team at the moment and he stands a better chance winning something of note staying where he is than with Man U. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohanzee Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Honestly don't see what the fuzz is about. Pedro would be a nice option to have, but I'd much rather we spend money on a proper front man and a central defender. As for Woodward being in Barcelona, there was another team playing as well, and they have a very talented young central defender. I'm not sure I see it happening, but I'd be absolutely thrilled to see him join us. Oh, and if we actually have a chance of getting Müller we should just pay what ever they want. Of the highly rated footballers in the world he's still one of the most underrated imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Honestly don't see what the fuzz is about. They fight crime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdevil Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Fixed They allow crime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Muller not even that old. I really don't see why he'd leave Bayern right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Would Muller even leave Bayern? The staunch affinity these German born Bayern players seem to hold for the club aside, Bayern are the better team at the moment and he stands a better chance winning something of note staying where he is than with Man U. New challenge maybe. He has won everything at Bayern. There is no realistic challenge for the league and moving to the best league in the world might just tempt him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Good thing imo, will give Januzaj more opportunities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_T Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Would Muller even leave Bayern? The staunch affinity these German born Bayern players seem to hold for the club aside, Bayern are the better team at the moment and he stands a better chance winning something of note staying where he is than with Man U. he might fancy something new like schweinsteiger, the premier league, probably european football, money etc etc, and he'd be working with van gaal. but i think the issue is more with bayern not wanting to let him (another icon) go, and muller would probably just go along with bayern in the end and stay there. i don't think he's that desperate to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 he might fancy something new like schweinsteiger, the premier league, probably european football, money etc etc, and he'd be working with van gaal. but i think the issue is more with bayern not wanting to let him (another icon) go, and muller would probably just go along with bayern in the end and stay there. i don't think he's that desperate to leave. I agree with this. I'm sure Bayern aren't struggling for money but just whack £100m on the table and see if they take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waria Ahmed Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Maybe were giving De Gea £22m as a signing on bonus? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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