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24 Nov 2025 12:25:43
Shea Lacey apparently with the squad tonight.
1.) 24 Nov 2025 15:53:54
Been quite a bit of talk that RA has been impressed by his performances this season and that he was close to a call up.
Think he may well get an opportunity come Afcon time, he play's right side so could get a chance to see if he can step up and maybe getting him in the first team squad now is a precursor to this.
Seen him a few times this season and he has looked pretty impressive, would really like to see him show what he can do. Would not be surprised to see Jack Fletcher also get a call up, his performances have been good as well.
2.) 24 Nov 2025 21:59:19
Pointless as this idiot of a coach won't play him.3 more years of this dross, oh what joy.
3.) 24 Nov 2025 22:31:40
Should have stayed at home and gone to bed on time lol.
4.) 24 Nov 2025 23:40:59
When we laboured without ever looking likely to score it does make you wonder why he was on the bench. It seems that RA is risk averse.
07 Jun 2025 14:23:52
Ed1,
Hope you're doing well mate.
Just wondering if you've heard much on any transfer activity for us in or out?
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - I haven't mate, sorry.}
1.) 07 Jun 2025 14:50:31
No worries at all fella!
What you think about Wirtz? Crazy money but from the few times I’ve saw him he looks different gravy.
{Ed001's Note - I absolutely love Wirtz. Myself and Ed77 have often talked about how great he is and how much we would love to see him in the Prem, even more exciting for me to get him in my team as well. It is one of those dream signings that you never expect to happen.}
2.) 07 Jun 2025 16:15:20
Wirtz, Joao Neves and Mainoo would have been a pretty good midfield, shame we were never in a good position to put it together.
3.) 07 Jun 2025 16:32:17
Looking forward to watching him Ed, only really saw highlights and the odd game and he was very impressive.
Do you mind if I ask your thoughts on Mbeumo? Think he could be a good fit for what we need atm? Personally pretty excited by him if it gets over the line.
{Ed001's Note - very good player, excellent for the right sided 10 role in Amiron's system. Pacey, hard working, skilful, scores and creates goals. He is about as good as you are going to get.}
4.) 07 Jun 2025 17:37:42
Are Liverpool going to be able to sign a striker ed001?
I suspect that they’re going to offload a few players too, but with spending close to £200m sorting out Wirtz and the fullbacks, do they have enough to sign a top striker too?
{Ed001's Note - there has always been money available, Klopp was too loyal to his players to replace them until too late. Slot just doesn't have that loyalty right now.}
5.) 07 Jun 2025 17:45:17
Huge window so, with Liverpool and City spending big, I can see Arsenal falling further behind. Feels like Arteta has missed his chance to win a league title.
United are going to really struggle to get anywhere near top four too.
6.) 07 Jun 2025 20:25:40
Thanks Ed. Really really hoping he can add a spark that we are missing.
{Ed001's Note - on paper he is a huge step, leap even, forward for your team.}
7.) 07 Jun 2025 23:51:29
Ed001 thanks for your replay. Given we have no midweek european games and some good transfers, and if we can buy a better keeper, can you see us have a chance for top 5?
{Ed001's Note - yes.}
13 Apr 2025 13:21:22
Reports going round that Harry Amass is starting today.
1.) 13 Apr 2025 13:31:57
Just going to post same thing, a very good prospect, hope it's true.
2.) 14 Apr 2025 10:30:10
Ironically, finally Well-stocked for LB now: Amass, Dorgu, Leon and Shaw.
Now for the other positions….
3.) 16 Apr 2025 09:13:27
Wallace, technical Malacia is still a United player as well.
11 Dec 2024 09:46:50
Sounds like Diego Leon, a 17 year old left back from Paraguay will be joining.
1.) 12 Dec 2024 12:59:51
Interesting signing. Seen some clips of him. Not sure what they feed 17 year olds in Paraguay ? be interesting to know Ashworths influence on that signing because he was involved in some South American signings for Brighton I believe.
2.) 13 Dec 2024 01:48:22
His departure makes sense now. Wilcox just wanted to clone his USB.
26 Nov 2024 09:45:47
Further links to Alphonso Davies and now Theo Hernandez today.
Both would suit that left wing back perfectly, but I'd imagine little chance of signing either.
1.) 26 Nov 2024 10:24:07
Caolan_2
Unfortunately I can't see either playing for Utd. I'd love Utd to pip to Davies on a pre contract.
2.) 26 Nov 2024 10:28:25
There will be lots of links to wing backs and will be interesting to see which side (left/ right) Amorim wants to put a full back and which more winger.
Ait Norie/ Alvaro and the Sporting ones.
Will be interesting to see which way we go.
3.) 26 Nov 2024 10:44:17
A recent link I saw for LWB was Nuno Mendes at PSG. Whether it's just an easy Portoguese link or there's something there who knows.
4.) 26 Nov 2024 18:57:56
Shaw is not suited to the role now even if fit he is more a lcb now i think malacia does suit it a little more so.
I think it might be a role garnacho should be aspiring to fill in the same way amad has on the right.
I don't think there will be much to spend this winter without selling to generate amy substantial funds.
With maz and amad on right and garnacho and malacia on right plus dalot there are options until the summer at least. Not ideal but if the players apply themselves and stay fit they are OK options for a few months I think.
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12 Jun 2026 21:16:01
Hi Ed001 I was wondering what your thoughts are on Matheus Fernandes? Seems like we are pushing to sign him, sounds pricey though!
{Ed001's Note - ability wise he is excellent, but I do have some worries over his attitude when things are not going well. At both Southampton and West Ham, during bad patches he would just throw his arms up in the air and stand around stropping, when you really want them to work harder when things are not going well. But he has got excellent ability on the ball and does usually work hard and get about the pitch well.}
1.) 12 Jun 2026 21:46:38
Thanks Ed, hopefully we can get that out of him!
Hopefully he can do a solid job for us
2.) 12 Jun 2026 22:16:22
His captain will sort that out. ?
3.) 12 Jun 2026 22:38:15
Ed001, do you think he can better than Elliot Anderson, ability wise? I think they are similar with similar atributes, Elliot is more of a leader but maybe, just maybe, Fernandez has a higher celling
{Ed001's Note - different types of players, he is more creative but Anderson is more mobile and is better all-round. Fernandez is more of a Wharton type upgrade,}
4.) 12 Jun 2026 22:51:46
Thanks as always Ed001. I think (and is just me thinking) that longterm he will be Brunos successor. The times i have seen Mateus, he has the creativity with both legs, a very good shoot, good set pieces and he is an excelent passer. He has all the atributes to succed Bruno, even the moaning.
I would say he can become even better than bruno because i think he is faster with better driving on the ball, a better version of Bruno. Do you think it is a possibility or i am too far in my thinking?
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure he can become better, that is a high bar, Bruno may not be the most likeable player, but he is truly elite.}
5.) 13 Jun 2026 04:14:37
Better than Bruno, maybe wishful thinking or even foolish thinking, but of course we never know. If he gets anywhere near, that would be great for him...
Totally different player than Anderson.
6.) 12 Jun 2026 23:55:57
Thanks Ed001
7.) 13 Jun 2026 12:18:10
Think he has all the attributes to be a great, top-tier midfielder. Still disappointed on missing out on Anderson, but if he wants City then not much can be done. Think the moaning could be something that might be different in a better team, where he won't get away with it.
8.) 13 Jun 2026 13:06:37
Who would be your pick of the players we should sign Ed1?
{Ed001's Note - Anderson is the standout, but other than him I would say Gomes from Wolves looks ideal as he can play a couple of roles.}
9.) 15 Jun 2026 09:35:49
Thanks Ed, i think i have said it here before, those Wolves MFs Gomes and even Andre are worth a look.
16 Dec 2025 10:07:45
How are you all lads? Hope the build up to Christmas is going well.
Last night was enjoyable and frustrating as hell for me, going forward we looked like a united team of old. Direct, pacy and creating chances at will. We should have been out of sight by half time.
Defensively was a bit more like soccer aid, but missing some players and young lads who will hopefully learn. The game however just sums us up perfectly right now, a consistently inconsistent team. We badly need a couple of central midfielders over the next couple of windows and probably reinforcements at full back.
We will get there, but at least from an attacking perspective, I’m very encouraged with the numbers and last nights performance.
11 Aug 2025 14:08:28
Ed001 would it be possible to get a profile on Baleba please?
Had a search there and couldn't see him so apologies if I've missed it!
{Ed001's Note - yes mate he is on the list anyway but I will push him up and do him either today or tomorrow for you.}
1.) 11 Aug 2025 16:15:46
Thanks Ed, would love you see him join.
Hope you’re well.
2.) 11 Aug 2025 18:09:20
He's a game changer and someone I never thought we even had a remote chance of getting. I'll be in complete shock if he is bought this window, like really, jaw on the floor type shocked.
The club are really unrecogniseable to the club of the last few years.
3.) 11 Aug 2025 20:36:14
Unbelabale, Jeff!
4.) 11 Aug 2025 21:31:41
Baleba and Ugarte together would make us so solid in midfield, Ugarte is massively underrated by United fans, his defensive actions per 90 sats across the board are better than Caicedo, Macallister, Enzo Fernandez, and even Baleba I believe. Playing the two man pivot in Amourim’s system both CM need to cover a load of ground. I can see a place for Mainoo, I can’t see where Bruno fits in though, he lacks discipline to play the CM right pivot position. Could we see Bruno out Baleba in?
Having left footed Baleba with right footed Ugarte gives balance, they both cover a lot of ground and are defensively excellent. Their attacking Sats have great synergy too. If we get Baleba we will not be getting over run in midfield this season.
5.) 11 Aug 2025 21:52:10
From what I’ve watched the club need to make this the statement.
I’m loving the intent about signing someone of his quality. Would be an incredible signing imo.
6.) 12 Aug 2025 01:43:33
No Rewz! Why did you have to mention Ugarte?! Now the miserable German will appear spouting his absolute nonsense.
15 Jun 2025 16:53:11
Ed1- do you know much about Ekitike who we are being linked too this weekend.
I saw Chelsea and Liverpool mentioned.
Never seen him play myself but the fee quoted seems pretty huge.
{Ed001's Note - I was never impressed by him, but he apparently made huge strides forward last season. I would be wary about buying from Frankfurt, they seem to sell high and the player fails to live up to expectations. He has potential, but it is only just starting to build into actual.}
1.) 15 Jun 2025 17:42:37
Kolo Muani springs to mind when you say that actually.
2.) 15 Jun 2025 19:28:38
I'd be pretty worried if we sign him. £85m is the apparent price for a centre forward who's best attributes aren't anything to do with goalscoring, that is very concerning. Runs with the ball well, presses well, is able to link up well too. Bit like a quicker Zirkzee. However, doesn't strike me as a player who's going to get 20 plus goals in the PL anytime soon.
He'd do well in a side like Liverpool who have plenty of goals in their team anyway and a lot of attacking movement as well as others to take some of the attention of defenders off him. The options they have could allow him to ease in and develop. He wouldn't have that luxury for us and at that price he would have a lot of pressure on him.
3.) 16 Jun 2025 18:19:05
A firm swerve for me. One season wonder. Stay clear.
19 Apr 2025 13:16:14
I'm sure like everyone else i must've watched the highlights about 100 times since Thursday.
What a rollercoaster. I still don't really have the words to sum it up.
Looking forward to the next couple of league games to see if we get some debuts and rest into key players. I think we will see Mantanto before the end of the season and with some luck one of our young attackers will step up and be an option in Europe.
Have a great Easter weekend chaps.
1.) 19 Apr 2025 15:48:41
We wouldn’t be able to register anyone else in Europe.
2.) 19 Apr 2025 20:08:19
Spenno,
I’m not 100% sure but I think the B list is anyone trained by the club.
3.) 20 Apr 2025 11:57:04
Club trained players can play in Europe from the B List.
It’s why Chido can’t play in Europe.
22 Apr 2026 11:39:24
Simon Stone linked him as well today.
22 Dec 2025 11:53:47
Thanks Ed, appreciate that.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
21 Dec 2025 12:23:44
Ed, if you don't mind. Who do you think we should be looking at? I know that’s not an easy one to answer, but I’d be interested in what type of player/players you think we really need?
{Ed001's Note - your biggest priority, imo, is central midfield. Especially as you are often outnumbered in there due to the tactical shape you employ. So I would go for a Bruno Guimaraes type. I don't think he is going to leave Newcastle, but you need someone like him with drive and desire. Elliott Anderson seems the next best option. I do like Ederson of Atalanta too and Santos of Chelsea I think would grow into an excellent player given a run of games, rather than dicked about like he has been there. I still think Gomes or Andre would step up a level if rescued from Wolves and would both be excellent options. A player like Gallagher could be a useful option - if cheap - as a rotation option. His energy could help make up for the lack of numbers in there, but it would depend on who is next to him. You could get away with a Bruno Fernandes better with Gallagher there, as he wouldn't need to be creative and would do a lot of the legwork to allow the Portugese to play more. The two that have particularly impressed me this season are Miley and Sadiki, though Miley has been playing right-back lately, he has still been a standout for the Toon. Sadiki just always impresses me.
Wing-back is a difficult one, really depends how attacking Amorim wants to go. It is a left sided one you need imo, as Dorgu is dreadful. The problem is that there are so few left-sided options, which is why Citeh ended up with the entirely average Ait-Nouri. Maatsen would be good if he could be prized away from Villa. Lewis-Skelly would be good too - might be worth an ask as he is not getting much game time this season.
Centre-back, the obvious are ones like Schlotterbeck, Murillo and Bastoni. Esteve of Burnley has been impressive this season, I have to say. He might be worth a look at.}
06 Aug 2025 12:06:55
This could be wrong, but he’s scored 13 headed goals in his career and that’s the most out of any centre forward in his age category and more than Gyokeres and some other big names.
04 Jul 2025 20:43:22
Calling Sancho a knob is being kind.
12 Jun 2026 21:46:38
Thanks Ed, hopefully we can get that out of him!
Hopefully he can do a solid job for us
09 May 2026 11:59:10
I get a feeling that's something we are going to see more of now, given the influences of players on this current generation coming through.
Anyway, mate, thanks for responding. Hopefully next season we can both be more competitive towards the top.
09 May 2026 11:38:17
I think that will come with greater exposure Ed, personally I feel like he should've featured a bit more for you guys this year?
Is slot staying or do you not know? I've seen reports he is but some Liverpool supporting mates say no chance
{Ed001's Note - not for me, doesn't track back and doesn't do enough on the ball. It is all leg waving nonsense so far. Lots of hype but little actual end product. I am not sure with Slot, he is not settled in England so might well leave of his own accord. I hope.}
09 May 2026 09:50:11
Have to say Ed, it looks like you've a hell of a prospect in young Rio.
{Ed001's Note - lot to prove for me. Very flashy but not a lot of substance yet. He needs good coaching, which means not working with Slot!}
24 Apr 2026 10:02:26
Ajh, as we know, Jj is considered the most talented, but I'm always impressed a lot by Thwaites, Healfu and, more recently, Ajayi. It's a very good bunch of players in that group, and I'm hopeful a handful might make it here.