Woodsinho Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Yr man Herrera has changed his twitter profile pic https://twitter.com/anderherrera8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 De Jong is hugely under-rated in my opinion. He'd be a great buy for Utd. A marshalling midfielder who can actually pass forward and rarely goes missing in games unlike Carrick. He has zero quality going forward but wouldn't need to do much attacking with Mata/herrera alongside him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 De Jong is hugely under-rated in my opinion. He'd be a great buy for Utd. A marshalling midfielder who can actually pass forward and rarely goes missing in games unlike Carrick. He has zero quality going forward but wouldn't need to do much attacking with Mata/herrera alongside him De Jong wouldn't offer goals and assists, but he's good at bringing the ball forward, something none of the current United midfield are any good at. He's good at just running in a straight line with the ball and immediately gain 20 or 30 yards. Herrera is very good defensively too. those two behind a #10 (Mata or Kagawa) would be very solid. Herrera definitely needs someone rock hard next to him. Perhaps even Fellaini could prosper in a sitting role with someone like Herrera. I'd have De Jong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm still in the 'don't rule Fellaini out' camp. I still think he could flourish in the right role. Utd fans seem to forget how unplayable he was for periods at Everton. Totally bosses games when he gets into the groove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 When a player leaves, usually the club gives the player a farewell message, even if it's slightly insincere. You know, the usual "We wish him all the best for the future" etc. Nah, not Bilbao. "We aspire to have players whose first choice is to defend our shirt. Ander's decision doesn't match that, which is disappointing. It's not a pleasant moment, but it doesn't alter our philosophy nor our way of working." Basically "Fuck off, Ander, you little cunt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm still in the 'don't rule Fellaini out' camp. I still think he could flourish in the right role. Utd fans seem to forget how unplayable he was for periods at Everton. Totally bosses games when he gets into the groove. With a more tactically astute manager, Fellaini could come alive. Even though Moyes knew him well, I don't think he knew how to get the best out of him, or many other players. Fellaini can be unplayable, but alot of those unplayable performances came from when he played as a forward. He's impossible to stop in the penalty area, as he has excellent ball control, and lethal elbows. I don't think there's much chance of him playing up front ahead of RVP, Rooney, Mata etc, but he's a skilled footballer and if he can adapt fully to a deeper role, he could be a very good player. Especially if Van Gaal goes with a 3 man midfield like he often does, he would probably be more suited to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I like that response. Too much diplomacy in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Yeah, it's difficult to see what that perfect role is for him. It definitely isn't in the center of a 4-man midfield - either deep or forward. Then, playing him further up would stifle RVP. Van Gaal's selections are gonna be fascinating this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I like that response. Too much diplomacy in football. It's good, and to be expected from Athletic. They just live on their own planet and do whatever they want. It's quite admirable, even if they come across as lunatics now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 BBC Sport just tweeted that Shaw is having a medical at United. TRANSFER DAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm not worried Man Utd have spent about 100 million since January if the Shaw deal comes through. Wenger's busy too... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givemeasmile Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 http://www.givemesport.com/477120-alexander-buttner-takes-parting-shot-at-louis-van-gaal?autoplay=on&undertone=off&utm_source=outbrain-rss&utm_medium=outbrain-rss&utm_campaign=outbrain-rss LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 That interview from Buttner has been passed from pillar to post, and his words are getting minced. He was only voted Man of the Match once when at United. The 14 times he originally referred to was when he was at Vitesse. He was great in the home leg against Bayern, and on his debut against Wigan. Then LOLbad inbetween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 aye he was meaning he has won 14 man of the match awards but Van Gaal was not interested in him no matter what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Captain America Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Lallana medical at Liverpool apparently. It's not August yet so nothing at Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Lallana medical at Liverpool apparently. It's not August yet so nothing at Arsenal. Bendtner is off though, no more wage theft/dick waggling/sulking/pink boots is surely the best bit of business you lot could hope for all summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 So Alex Ferguson decided to sign Bebe instead of James Rodriguez? I see that the media is making a lot out of this, but only time will tell who is the better player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Soda Jerk Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 If City flog Yaya, then Vidal would be the man to replace him, and City will outbid anyone, even if it means getting a slap on the wrists from the FFP again. I can't see United luring him in over City, Real Madrid etc with no European football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Lots of reports from France saying we're signing Debuchy from Newcastle. I guess that's an upgrade, younger and keeping Sagna out of the French team with plenty EPL experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 What are people's thoughts on what Strachan says here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Absolutely spot on in my opinion. Jesus though, Chiles is a cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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