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19 Mar 2024 16:13:20
Jesus l hope the media chatter about Southgate being serious managerial option is rubbish, l really don't rate him at all.

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19 Mar 2024 16:53:41
Apparently he is the overwhelming first choice of everybody at the club. If that’s true, we are all doomed.

Again, if true, this new football department they are putting together are no better than what came before.

I read they want an English manager, there’s far better choices out there than Southgate if that’s what they want.

Maybe they are leaking this story so when they appoint who they really want, i imagine Potter, there’s not as much of a backlash as at least it’s not Southgate.

I can’t figure out what Southgate has done to even be close to being considered. He’s not won anything. Struggles to beat any of the top teams. Doesn’t really coach players as he only sees them for a week or two. Hardly an in game taxtical genious, goes 1-0 up and then tries to hold on to it, to eventually lose.

Southgate’s first signing would probably be Jordan Henderson!

Rant over.

19 Mar 2024 17:55:58
Recent quote from SJR that he admires the patience arsenal showed with arteta.

I think they would be mad to get rid of EtH, they need to stick with him for a year and see how we do. Plenty done to deserve another season in my eyes.

19 Mar 2024 18:02:50
Southgate would be a disaster.
Had a feeling it would be him for a while, thought he'd get the job before Ten Hag.
Seems the sort of stupid decision utd make.

19 Mar 2024 18:08:20
Fek me Sam Allerdyce, Redknapp, et al are all better options than Southgate. Jeez Tumbleweed is a better option and none of us need worry about celebrating win. ?.

19 Mar 2024 18:28:49
I’m not a huge fan of ETH. But I’ll happily give him a 10 year contract if it means we can avoid Southgate!

19 Mar 2024 19:19:32
People know my opinion of Ole Gunnar Southgate, he must not be anywhere near this club. Our rivals have just stopped laughing at Moyes, at Ole, if Ratcliffe brings in Southgate, then maybe some of you will come around to a full sale only.

Laughing stock if we appoint Southgate, that simple.

19 Mar 2024 19:21:15
Who do they mean by "everyone at the club"?

Would that be the CEO who is on gardening leave from his previous post and cannot work for the club currently?

Or would that be the new DoF who is also currently unable to work for the club?

Or do they mean Doris the tea lady and Dave the groundsman?

Who is it at the club who likes him? What are they basing that on? Have they even met him or had a football discussion with him? And finally what sort of impact would these people even have in hiring the next manager (whenever that might be)?

Because to me, it seems that the two most important people in terms of hiring a new manager (the CEO and the DoF) are currently not in their roles at the club.

I'd chalk this down to typical media BS written during the footballing lull which is an international break.

19 Mar 2024 20:14:52
Speaking of SJR, Another tidbit from the interview if you take it at face value is he does not think its smart to splash crazy money on players who are already there and wants to find the next big thing before they are big.

Obviously every club wants that and easier said than done but players like two Benfica boys Neves and Silva would be out of the question if that's the direction they want to go given their price tags. Shame really like both of them.

19 Mar 2024 20:18:39
Well debunked Shappy.

There’s a lot of red top rubbish being posted, can we bring back the posts celebrating Sunday's win? ?.

19 Mar 2024 19:31:52
A disaster if this is even remotely true…. Just when we hoped that things post Glazers would improve.

20 Mar 2024 09:37:52
I will eat my hat if we appoint Southgate, it won't happen. Just a slow news week because it's internationals.

20 Mar 2024 09:49:09
Lads it’s the Daily Star. Yesterday’s headline was, “Nude with big tits bites dog! ” Come on!

20 Mar 2024 09:57:15
I'm sure Berrada hasn't so much as taken a call from SJR in the last two months. He's probably sat at home playing Roadblox right now, rather than planning United's summer :D
In all seriousness though the man himself Sir Jim has called out how several great managers have already failed over the past decade, therefore it must be the system around them. If Utd fail to qualify for even the Europa I guess there's a chance he goes but otherwise I'd be surprised if he isn't given the chance to go again under this new regime.

20 Mar 2024 09:59:52
Zidane, Inzaghi, De Zerbi, Potter, Lopetegui, Amorim now Southgate. All have been stated as the favourite of the people at the club over the past month or so. Give it time and and the list will grow infinitum.
I guess the written press need to keep producing reports and as it is international week it was just Southgates turn. Connect the dots that he has a relationship with Dan Ashworth and it all makes sense!

20 Mar 2024 10:31:03
Exactly Brad, no doubt the media will link us with Klopp before the end of the summer!

20 Mar 2024 12:46:38
Patrick, can you please upload the images for proof?

20 Mar 2024 18:40:56
Brad76

I would agree with you but the press have had a field day with our manager getting sacked or replaced for weeks now.
Ineos have been quite vocal about many things but not a single statement of support on this topic.

The sad thing is Klop finished 5th last year dealing with plenty of injuries and an aging midfield that leaked goals. They went out and bought 4 mids in the summer and dealt with it.

Eth is getting crucified for the same thing this year with us. People will say klop had a lot of credit in the bank and in my view this managers first season was also credit in the bank as he achieved more than I expected or Klop in his first season.

Ineos have gone through 4 managers in 5 years at nice and admit to having made mistakes but have learnt from it. let's hope if we make a change its not a melon coming in and more importantly he does not stunt the development of the younger players in the squad.

19 Mar 2024 14:31:03
Mainoo added to the England squad for the upcoming friendlies. really happy for the kid and praying he doesn't get injured ??.

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19 Mar 2024 16:04:07
Agreed Tim, definitely warranted addition and good experience for him but with the way our season has gone I do worry he gets injured!
Would love to see a midfield 3 of Rice, Mainoo and Bellingham even if it does give us a view of what could have been for us.

19 Mar 2024 19:08:15
The kid has clearly tired past the hour mark in the last few matches. It's sad that we have to rely so much on an 18yr old and the priority should be to protect him from burn out especially because of the position he plays.

As much as I will be supporting him and willing him to do well if he plays for England right now I wish he stayed home and had some rest so is fit for a pivotal few months for Utd.

19 Mar 2024 20:22:39
Very well deserved for the kid. He’s been excellent, and is very quickly becoming my favourite United player. I’ve watched his personal highlights from Sunday, he’s so quick footed, it looks like he can do everything.

19 Mar 2024 10:40:03
Thank you for the great update Ed 002. It is much more detailed that what i have been able to gather, so it is very much appreciated.
From what i have read and heard; it appears our main targets are RW, 1-2 midfielders and 1-2 CBs (which of course is a subset of Eds valuable info)
Varane's future seems in the balance a bit. Olise, Branthwaite are names that keep popping up.

We are told usually during this international break there's a fair bit of work done on really nailing down plans for the next steps in recruitment. As between now and May, contacts will be made confirm interests and start talks, get prices and begin approaching the subject.
My only concern in all these targets I see is the lack of a striker, won't that make us over reliant on Hojlund?

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19 Mar 2024 13:26:43
Feels like we will be looking at HM/ CB/ RW as starters with possible additional players for development/ rotation at CB/ CM/ Striker.
Depending on outgoings could be places up for grabs from the youth set up or more ins.

Can't all be solved in one window so expect the plan to cover 2 summers with winter window any pickups that may come available but would sooner we don't need to do that.

19 Mar 2024 14:38:41
mbd, I'm fairly sure the club will look to bring in a striker. However, despite the lack of options currently at the club at CF we do have Højlund who is and will be first choice. While we have several other areas in the first 11 that needs to be up graded.

It'd be madness for the club to focus on bringing in a player to sit on the bench over bringing in a player to improve the first 11 and start most weeks.

Therefore, a CB partner for Martinez, a midfield partner for Mainoo and a RW starter to replace Sancho/ Greenwood/ Antony must be the priorities. If Onana leaves then GK becomes an obvious priority as well.

Once those deals are done then we can look at what other areas of the squad need improving. With ST, CM, CB and possibly fullback. All dependent on departures, players available and finances of course.

19 Mar 2024 15:31:02
It's so hard to know Brad.
So much depends on who leaves and what fees we get.
The eds list is pretty comprehensive but there are so many unknowns.
Can't wait for 31st Aug tbh.

19 Mar 2024 17:57:55
Why do you think Onana will leave?

19 Mar 2024 19:22:22
Dodgy, I hope he doesn't but Ed002 said that it's a possibility this summer.

19 Mar 2024 21:23:50
Shappy,

When did ed002 say that? that's a strange one. I actually like him more and more every passing game now and think he is going to be really good for us in a better team.

There is so much stuff everyday about united and latest being about Greenwood coming back. Hard to make sense of what true and what's just bs.

One thing for sure, we will have a better team/ squad after the summer and let's see what happens.

19 Mar 2024 22:07:20
I am coming round to Onana but he does faff about with it when he has clear outlets. The frustration was tangible on a number of occasions at the weekend.

20 Mar 2024 10:03:30
It could be any number of things with Onana. The new people in charge might not rate him. It could be the uncertainty surrounding manager who signed him. Ability of the squad to compete for trophies. Not liking the atmosphere in the dressing room. Or possibly not liking Manchester.

I think he has shown a lot of character in fighting his way back to form. But players leave clubs, so wadda ya going to do huh?

20 Mar 2024 10:05:10
Onana is improving as the season goes on and I don't think we will see the best of him until next season. The risk is if EtH does leave does the new manager like him.

He has a unique style that can look ugly when it goes wrong which does not help and he has been playing in a system with players that do not suit his best atributes.

I am looking forward to next season when we will hopefully have another CB comfortable on the ball, Martinez back from injury and a settled back 4 with Dalot/ Shaw. Alongside that a developing Mainoo who is comfortable playing out from the base of midfield. We will then see the benefit of his ball playing atributes alongside him being more comfotable with the premier league.

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19 Mar 2024 07:39:06
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, PSR Regulations

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19 Mar 2024 07:32:26
There are some very funny stuff on X that will have you laugh and worth seeing. there is one with all the different Live Liverpool channels and the reaction to dialo's goal is priceless.

I was thinking no wonder we are despised and hated by so many fans as what we did on Sunday will sting for years and not normal stuff and we have this incredible desire to do that to so many teams over the years.

Can't stop watching clips of the goal and how the place erupted. something so special about that moment.

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19 Mar 2024 09:18:37
I'd rather be taking that defeat and be sitting where they are sitting and have been sitting for the last 10 years.
We won a cup match in exciting fashion let's not get carried away.
If indeed we are despised and hated its because of big mouth supporters stupid gloating over 1 match when the reality is we are light years behind them and have been for 10 years.
We won an exciting game but let's not start getting carried away with nonsense like that until we actually win something of note and are performing like that regularly.
Enjoy the win but with a bit of humility.
Ahmad how many times did you watch the 5 nil or 7 nil defeats and watch the mutv reactions?
We have a long way to climb before we gloat too much it's a particularly nasty trait imo to be laughing at others I'm sure you have not liked being laughed at by others for past 10 years.
Great to see old Trafford jumping like that and it's the way it should be weekly. Enjoy the win and day but until it becomes a habit and we actually win competitions it's probably best to keep your powder dry.

19 Mar 2024 10:59:09
So, today's sermon is about humility. It's called banter, bragging rights over an 'enemy'. It's Liverpool fs so why not enjoy a few days of gloating and bragging? Some people just suck the nice right out of you.
Although, yes we are light years behind, a bit of immediate gloating is therapeutic.

19 Mar 2024 12:00:49
Gloating about a 1/ 4 final win is for Coventry fans imo who are over achieving.
Some fans have followed ole to the small club mentality it seems.

19 Mar 2024 12:24:40
Why is there a celebration police all of a sudden? A win over bitter rivals should always be celebrated and gloating comes with it. Hell, we gloated and made fun of you guys for the 5-0 and 7-0 wins even until today. As long as it doesn't turn hostile or nasty, there's nothing wrong with gloating. You have your day in the sun after our loss so gloating rights go to you for now. But we'd definitely want it back on 7 April :)

19 Mar 2024 12:44:15
That's one we need to win again hopefully.
Not gloating police at all I just find it better to keep mouths shut until you we have something to gloat about.
Beating Liverpool is always nice but until it means something it's a bit hollow imo.
If we win in the league in April and secures us a place in cl great and even better if it helps prevent you winning the league.
A 1/ 4 final win is meaningless unless we go on to win it no matter who you knock out on the way.
Bragging rights are for the school play ground really.
Win or lose the bad feelings go after an hour or so just like the good feelings.
I get that for some it lingers longer, win or lose, but we have zero 'bragging rights' or gloating opportunities when your miles better imo.
Great to beat Liverpool it always is but until it actually means something significant its still means little. Takes ye down a peg or 2 for a couple of hours but the reality is that unless we win the cup it's worthless imo.
The fact is you are well above us in too many aspects for us to singing about a singular victory.
Hopefully we will see an upturn in our form between now and the end of the season so Sundays victory is not just a one off.
Sunday was great because the only thing better than Liverpool losing is when they nearly win but then lose?.

19 Mar 2024 12:44:54
Tumbler when did you become the arbiter of happiness and when it's allowed? Small club mentality? What a dozy thing to say.

19 Mar 2024 12:45:13
I agree with Ken here.

It shows how far we have fallen with all the posts on here after Sunday. It was a great win no doubt, the likes we rarely see these days, but let’s not act like it was a real David vs Goliath moment.

Enjoy it, it was brilliant, but don’t settle for it being the highlight of our season.

19 Mar 2024 12:48:23
Tbf, Tumbleweed, gloating when you beat rivals is one of the best things about football, bragging rights in a particular fixture is always the sweetest when you've won the most recent fixture.

I was born in '97 and just old enough to remember the good times, Liverpool fans certainly still enjoyed their wins and took the P when they beat us in those years.

My local team is Hearts, our rivalry with Hibs is ridiculously one sided for two clubs of a similar size, but you better believe Hibs fans still gloat when they beat us, they don't worry about the historical record in those moments.

19 Mar 2024 13:14:46
I agree with weed too. He never said don't celebrate but we are a long way off bragging rights over Liverpool. The original post was childish and ridiculous in my opinion.

19 Mar 2024 13:22:37
Think it was mentioned on here before but the Alternative Manchester United account on twitter/ X is definitely worth a look from Sunday's game. especially the final goal with all it's emotions.

19 Mar 2024 13:34:04
There are are few here who have hijacked this site with continuous gibberish and nonsense and have their knives out for this manager and many of the players.

Beating our biggest rival in an epic game, which had everything, will be remembered for the ages is not to be celebrated is just toxic bs.

Nothing to moan about for a couple of weeks folks:)

I don't remember who won or who scored 4 seasons ago vs Liverpool in the league and would have to look it up but I remember Cantona's goal from 96 and still get goosebumps when I see it. Its all about the mindset of celebrating victories or being bitter about sh. that's happened and nothing can change that.

Its karma and almost scripted for United being the team that ruins Klop's retirement parade by knocking them out of the FA cup and barring any key injuries we will beat them in the league too and dash their hopes on that one too.

The away games to Brentford and Chelsea are tricky imo as we tend to do poorly after most international breaks and Chelsea away has never been a good ground for us historically. Would take 4 points from those 2 fixtures and be happy.

19 Mar 2024 14:06:56
When did I say don't celebrate?
I celebrated after the game and was delighted. But the context is its just 1 game. We won nothing except for one game.
Nobody hijacking anything ahmad don't be a drama queen.
Ahmad you have called me out for being bitter about ole but you seem to be bitter about klopp.
If you think for 1 second us beating them will ruin his retirement parade you are completely delusional?
Why would you want to ruin his retirement parade anyway? Have you no respect for what he's done there?

19 Mar 2024 14:11:23
John if you think that's one of the best things about football we are poles apart in how we get it enjoyment from supporting our teams.

19 Mar 2024 17:42:12
Jesus f***ing wept lads. You’re bickering about how to celebrate a win. If Ahmad finds it funny to see the scousers upset then let him. If TW prefers to sit on the live chat and moan throughout a game then so be it.
Tumbleweed, you jump on everyone’s posts, trying to put them right. Just let them enjoy the moment. From what I gather Ahmad was at OT and is obviously still buzzing from the atmosphere. Nothing beats it.
Going to work on a Monday to have a bit of banter with fellow fans is just a bit of fun. There’s nothing sinister behind it.
If you’re too grown up for that then fine. Go back to your Ole dartboard in your basement and get your kicks from that.

19 Mar 2024 18:12:43
Great posr2toms ???.

19 Mar 2024 18:50:31
Brad - I posted about Alternative MUFC a few weeks ago. I watched the Liverpool video last night, 10 minutes of brilliance. Watching them after each game they get better as you notice the consistency of the jokes, "pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, pass" ? The guy behind it deserves an award for the creativity.

19 Mar 2024 19:11:31
We should celebrate after such a fantastic game especially as I can see the scouser playing us in a few weeks time and they will be out for revenge and will def celebrate if they beat us.

19 Mar 2024 19:39:41
I was at Maine Road in 1985 when Hughes and Robson scored, beat the unbeatable Scousers with two great goals. Buzzed for a couple of days, as I have done since Sunday. Loved Sunday, nothing like a last minute winner in what was probably the greatest FA Cup tie of all time and that is what it was. Thing is, as with 1985 it has to mean something, it has to mean a step or it is just the same as as Coventry scoring their last minute winner. They will have been on a high for days too.

At some point we have to face reality as you do after a high. You can all chose when that is, in a day, a week or a month. That reality is the team still lack cohesion, planning and a structure and ETH didn’t have or coach that. Yes we threw caution to the wind, rode our luck and had the ride of the season, probably the best ride since RVP hit his hattrick in 2013.

If pundits saying it was the best cup tie, the most exciting gives you the high it’s just harking back to the eighties, it will pass on, highs do. We must win the semi, the cup and must see structure, cohesion on the pitch, nothing wrong with thinking that now like Tumble does.

19 Mar 2024 20:03:30
Wazza

The alternative United stuff is brilliant and whoever does tham has some serious talent. watched that too and can't stop laughing. its good to not take things so serious and have a laugh. The nicknames for players is brilliant lmaof.

19 Mar 2024 21:13:34
Redman,

Its not 80's mentality if I am buzzing with that game and I would expect nothing less than a final. We were the better team on Sunday imo and if anything we conceded two goals from deflections and one that some will argue Bruno got fouled and some will say not a foul. We had by far the better chances.

I know I might be in a very, very small minority. If we take a fit squad into that final I don't fear city and expect us to get it done this time and hoping its a city/ united final. I bet United 14/ 5 on Sunday, which was ridiculous odds and Lost money.

I also don't expect Coventry to be a cake walk and they must be playing well to get this far and will celebrate a 1-0 win the same as 5-1 win. Its passage to a cup final and another possible trophy, that's all I care for.

20 Mar 2024 06:31:44
Ahmad

In the 80’s we lived out on occasional cup successes, amazing moments, whilst the scousers were winning leagues and European Cups. Buzz for Sundays game yet reality has to dawn about what real success is.

We were not the better team, rewatch the game, we heavily gambled and got lucky. Great to watch because of it.

Coventry will not be straightforward and it’s not often we are strong favourites these days. Win the cup we must, like the 80’s whilst watching the Scouse and City likely waltz off with the big prizes. That will only change when we have a strong structure.

18 Mar 2024 21:58:44
Anybody (hic) sobered up, yet? ?.

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18 Mar 2024 08:55:11
Hey Ahmad.

What a game for your lads first at OT!

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18 Mar 2024 11:02:06
Incredible experience and told him its a once every 25 years type game. He lost his voice:)

First time seeing mainoo live very impressive and better live than what you see on TV. Dalot is an exceptional player imo, if he added more goals and more assists to his game he would be one of the best anywhere.

Good reslity check going to a game. Very different vibe to what gets posted here. The fans 98% all behind this manager and players. You get the odd one but asection of the stretford end guys who were waiting to go in together and almost camp outside with flags showing were singing erics army as they started to move towards the stadium. Pretty awesome to look at.

Had a few drinks on the train that was packed with united supporters and a few before the game:) Very very different vibe. Truth be told many thought we would lose and were pessimistic but nothing like the dislike for players or manager that gets posted here. None.

Will be back for both semi and hopefully finals at wembley and maybe arsenal game at OT.

18 Mar 2024 11:47:32
I don't think there is any doubt that Dalot is decent going forward and he is improving all the time.
It's his defending at times which is terrible, that's what he needs the mostly work on.

18 Mar 2024 12:36:17
Dalot's defending is not terrible at all. He is excellent in fact. He does have a slight weakness on the back post on some crosses, but his all around play, both attacking and defending are very strong these days. He is close to our player of the season this year.

18 Mar 2024 16:25:50
Dalot has been very good recently.

He's one of the players who can hold his head up this season and say that he gave it everything. I've said this before that I think he's become steady, and I mean that as a compliment. You know what you're going to get from him. As Ahmad says, a few goals and assists will make a big difference.

18 Mar 2024 18:09:22
Glad you enjoyed the game Ahmad, and what a game to go to! Also great to read about where a lot of the fans heads are at, rather some of the usual negativity from pundits and online fans.

Agree with you and Wazza re Dalot. Definitely in our best defenders list with Licha, Varane and Shaw.

18 Mar 2024 21:45:53
Dalot has done well of late and his confidence is clearly high. However, he has a mistake or two in him and does not appear to be a natural defender.

18 Mar 2024 22:00:26
I'm still to be convinced by Dalot, but no doubt he's improved a lot. What I will say for him, is he 'gets' United.

18 Mar 2024 22:35:34
Can’t say I’ve been a big fan of dalot over the years, but this season I see big improvements and since the turn of the year he’s been excellent.

All the attributes you want, just needs to polish his game and he will be a very good player.

19 Mar 2024 00:11:41
He has really tried and definitely improved but I can never see him being a top top defender. He still is drawn out of position too often and doesn't spot danger instinctively. Awb is a better defender but Dalot contributes much more in attack.

19 Mar 2024 01:33:45
Dalot is technically excellent. Has pace and he defended liverpool breakaways unbelievably well when we looked in trouble. Engine that never stopped watched him go up and down the pitch all game. In extra time he had nunez one on one and never gave him anything. For me its our player of the season given his minutes and performances.

If we had a better midfield he would look even better and can stay high up the pitch. We have seen glimses of his crossing and i think he has a lot more assists in him.

Mainoo is some player i have to admit and no idea what his ceiling will be. If szoboslai is worth 69 mill, this kid double that and not kidding.

i like bruno but he is defensively a liability and far too easy to get past him and would do better if he just sat in pockets and was more patient defensively or offensively, But not going to participate in hate or toxic stuff about our captain. Bruno is a difficult one and divides opinions.

19 Mar 2024 12:49:14
Dalot has been steady and that is a compliment I agree.
One of our more consistent players this year and personally in my top 3 or 4 players this session for us along with mainoo garnacho and rasmus.
I don't think he is a top class right back at the moment. But has become a steady Eddie.
Would perhaps do better with better players around him.
His partnership with garnacho on the right is developing to a degree but for me a lot of his supporting runs are I'll timed, inconsistent and too often we end up with a poor cross or final ball. That's been evident for 2 years so better coaching required imo.

18 Mar 2024 08:02:35
What a match that was yesterday. Old Trafford was rocking. I think Garnacho and Mainoo were exceptional. Garnacho ran his socks off. He covered every blade of grass, tracking back and attacking. Mainoo is different class. I give Erik his due, he looks like he's managing him very well.
If we can build a team around some of theee youngsters we're in for an exciting future at OT.

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18 Mar 2024 10:48:14
Manioo and Garnacho exemplify the kind of attitude a Manchester United player should have. Never gave up. Never looked like they were beaten. Garnacho still running as hard at 120 minutes, as he had been after 5 minutes.

But some special credit needs to go to Maguire. He has been stripped of the captaincy, ridiculed in the press, criticised by everyone (me included), and accused of being more interested in money than football. When he came on, he showed leadership. He pushed for goals, gave their defence a physical battle, and drove the young players on. Much will be made of Bruno playing through injury, but Maguire showed more leadership qualities in his cameo than Bruno did all game. He might not be good enough to play the high line needed to win consistently at the top level, but he has character.

18 Mar 2024 13:51:05
Agreed Danny, there’s been a lot of doom and gloom around the club this season so to see so many decent performances is a relief. I think the last time I enjoyed a match that much was the away tie vs PSG. Rashford scoring the penalty.

18 Mar 2024 06:51:26
Guys, Liverpool fan in peace

Tell ya what, that was a proper Cup tie that! Great game, for the neutrals and Utd fans lol, gutted to have lost as we had chances but hey, that's a Cup tie isn't it.

One thing I'll say is that kid Mainoo looks a cracker for you, had a great game to his credit

Spurs and Villa too look like they are actually trying to give up points in the places above you too, and you get Coventry then in the draw - good weekend for Utd in in all!

Serious question lads, would you keep ETH next season? I mean, say you win the FA Cup and finish 4th, would that be a successful enough season? Especially given the ownership issues you have had?

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18 Mar 2024 07:33:31
I would like to see him given a chance to see what he can do without all the chaos above him and with people upstairs who actually know what they are doing regarding player recruitment.
Less injuries would help too as you know yourselves.

18 Mar 2024 08:28:28
Morning Bill! Great game, I think this has been the best quarter finals in FA Cup History. Last minute winner for us, the Coventry game was a great and Chelsea also snatched it in the last.

Being from Coventry and following their games, they aren't a team I am taking for granted. They can score goals and we don't look the best at the back. Their following is also unbelievable so fully expect their fans to be the 12th man at Wembley!

As for ETH, I personally want to see him given another year or two with the correct structure in place. I think he is a good coach and his record at Ajax and with us last season proved that, its not been down to luck. He has the highest win percentage of any previous manager since Ferguson and had a good first season. If he struggles to improve the team under a clear play style and the right recruitment then I would agree to move him on. It seems like we are going to be pushing towards younger players in the transfer market and I think ETH has shown his ability to coach and progress younger players. Mainoo, Garnacho and Hojlund all being prime examples of players who have improved under him .

There have been posters question his leadership capabilities which I personally haven't seen any issues with. He has made big decisions when needed too. Looking at the Ronaldo, Sancho and various Rashford situations, he has handled them well. There are issues at the club that run deeper than the manager and he is handling them the best he can.

Its always the same fans throwing the manager under the bus when the going gets a little tough. They want results here and now and don't look at the bigger picture. I liken our situation to Klopp and Arteta. Both took 2-3 years to settle in the Premier League and build a team - both had worst starts than ETH. They were given time and look at what they are achieving.

There is a lot of noise on this page about how ETH should be replaced, but I am yet to see a valid argument by the same fans on who is realistically available to replace him and would be an improvement. There are circa 11 players I would move on before I even looked to move ETH on.

All the best for the rest of the season. It will be interesting to see who Liverpool replace Klopp with.

18 Mar 2024 09:08:05
I've always said ETH needs 1 more season under a better regime and still think that. But I'm even more convinced after yesterday because players at United since SAF left have been guilty of downing tools, not playing for the manager, yesterday they did not look like a team that weren't prepared to play for the manager.

18 Mar 2024 09:12:09
Good man Bill. Great game and you are right, the youngster Mainoo is something.

For obvious reasons I hope you lose all your remaining games till end of the season though lol.

18 Mar 2024 09:19:58
Morning Bill
I’d keep him for another season and see what he can do under a proper management structure.

There’s a few interesting people available but all unproven.

I’m not sure there’s a better choice out there.

18 Mar 2024 11:16:39
Hi Bill.
No I wouldn't.
Great game yesterday and a great victory. Eth did well yesterday buy 1 game and a good run in would not change my opinion.
I don't want to take anything from yesterday and mention any negative today as it would be churlish imo.
Everybody united wise should just be enjoying the win and thankfully our season is still alive.

18 Mar 2024 11:29:17
I think the opening 15 mins was the best I've seen all season from Utd, at least in terms of a style. You can see what the boss is trying to do and wonder at the possibility of how it could be with a couple of upgrades in the first XI.
Slowly lost control throughout the first half and duly punished, and probably should have gone further behind in the second half.
But what resilience to end up winning and nice to have a smile on my face after watching them. Too often our wins this season have felt a little flat or 'lucky' but could definitely see some shoots of growth.

18 Mar 2024 12:54:22
lol Unruly, I get that - my whole family are Utd and it was tough from the 90s onwards haha

With ETH, I get the 2 sides of the argument -
1. not sure what style he has implemented so far / have players genuinely improved? / has he spent well? He has spent quite a bit
2. lot of uncertainty around the club / owners are toxic - I remember Hicks and Gillette for us, pure awful / dressing room issues with a couple of players?

Think you got to ask though how would he do now the ownership looks better etc - perhaps give him next season and see how he does? Although does a good result against your rivals gloss over other performances? Honestly tough to judge the guy, be interesting if you make (or even win) the final and perhaps make top 4 though.

For the match, you started really well - we were poor and not sure why Bradley didn't start but credit you started well. Rest of the match was a typical Cup tie though wasn't it, cheers and groans from both sets of fans but a cracking game for neutrals.

18 Mar 2024 16:28:45
Good post Bill, fair summary.

On ETH, I think he's already done enough to earn a season under a better structure, but it's become clear he won't get that.

As I keep saying, people easily forget where we were when he took over, and the dire off-field issues he's had to work through.

Season 1: League cup win, FA cup final, Europa semi-final, CL qualification
Season 2: FA cup final (likely)? CL qualification (hopeful)?

This after finishing 6th and standards dropping to levels not seen for 30+ years.

17 Mar 2024 21:31:31
Had a quick look at the Liverpool page because it's always good for a laugh all bemoaning their missed chances.

XG was 3.4-2.1 so they actually outperformed it and so did we. Incredible game and still buzzing!

Hopefully we go with a 2-3-5 formation again in the next game as well ?.

Agree3 Disagree0

18 Mar 2024 00:05:15
Or a 5-0-5.

 


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