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01 Sep 2022 23:13:12
Just want to thank Ed002 and all the other Ed's for another window full of information and updates. I know you get asked repeated questions over and over by fans desperate to get blow by blow updates. We really do appreciate the time spent and knowledge shared each window.
Hope you get a well earned rest before the first post asking for lists for January start showing up!
{Ed002's Note - Thanks. We appreciate it.}
1.) 01 Sep 2022 23:23:04
Never a truer word spoken DB.
Thank you ed002 and the entire editing team. Top stuff. Some dodgy opinions but lots of good banter. ?.
{Ed002's Note - Everyone has done well on the MU pages. Club is doing OK.}
2.) 01 Sep 2022 23:32:00
Ed002 if i am ever in Cornwall dinner and drinks on me, you pick the venue :) and if you ever get to Dubai same goes. thank you. we did okay I agree. Long way to go.
{Ed002's Note - I am not allowed to visit Dubai, but thanks.}
3.) 02 Sep 2022 00:08:47
Too works Eds, top site, love it.
Decent work by Utd too all in all. New manager and 6 good new signings.
{Ed002's Note - Thanks Eric.}
4.) 02 Sep 2022 06:21:55
Thanks EDs.
Thankyou all for the time and effort you put into all of the sites.
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5.) 02 Sep 2022 08:37:52
Yeah, a big well done and thank you to all the Ed's who give up their time to run this site and divulge excellent information.
Thank you all.
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6.) 02 Sep 2022 10:45:27
A huge thanks to all the eds. Some amount of work to edit all the pages.
This place is like a little cosy home on my phone.
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7.) 02 Sep 2022 12:37:45
I agree that ypu very much to all the Eds for their uodates and work to keep the site alive.
A specoal thanks for Ed14 for his constant championing of the brilliant way United are run and support for all their well thought out and planned moves.
{Ed014's Note - thank you mate and I’m sure they’ll get it right one day!
8.) 02 Sep 2022 15:16:47
Echo that. Thanks for all the input eds ?.
9.) 02 Sep 2022 16:23:08
Ed002 - thanks so much for all your time during the window. First class, accurate info as always. Really appreciate your bright insight amongst what is often a dark cloud of uncertainty and confusion.
10.) 02 Sep 2022 21:06:44
Couldn’t agree more thanks to all involved, really look forward to scanning this site daily fantastic feedback back constantly, all the years I’ve been on here I trust nothing without you lot confirming.
11.) 04 Sep 2022 19:46:26
So, Ed002. January. what's happening? ?.
21 Mar 2020 22:26:27
Rumours of Auba to Utd. No idea if this is now just crazy time due to lack of content. But I have to say, that would be an excellent signing for us. Last year with Arsenal, so they may be tempted to cash in. Almost has the feels of an RVP but he's not quite so deep into his career.
He would be an upgrade on Martial as a 9. Scores goals for fun. What do you all think, would you take him?
1.) 22 Mar 2020 10:38:16
Rumours started last summer when Andy Goldstein from talksport said he was told Utd were in for him so maybe there is something in it who knows. Good player though wish he wasnt as old as he is.
2.) 22 Mar 2020 10:54:42
I think we're done buying older players on high wages. He's a fantastic player but you'd imagine he'd demand Sanchez type salary. Just doesn't seem to go along with Solskjaer's plan.
3.) 22 Mar 2020 12:02:02
I'd prefer lacazette to be honest. Although he's seemed a bit off this season.
4.) 23 Mar 2020 11:10:01
I would rather save the money and buy ighalo and spend the big money on right wing, cm, pogba replacement and pacey centre back.
5.) 23 Mar 2020 12:03:35
Thanks for replies guys. I think that Auba allows us to play how we have been playing, direct and very dangerous on the break, but hs also makes runs in the 6 yard area like a striker. He can score headers with more consistency. Depending on fee he could be interesting. Not for silly money either in transfer or wages.
6.) 26 Mar 2020 16:05:39
who is Auba?
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05 Nov 2026 14:56:24
So looks like JJ might be off to Real.
I think we are well rid of that family to be honest. Wish him well, but worry that without a strong mentor to take care of him at this young age he could struggle.
Trying to get too much too fast, and thinking he's bigger than the club. Massive massive step to uproute and go to Spain. Likely delay his introduction to the first team further while he adjusts.
Runours were that he didn't show up for U21 pre season this year because it was beneath him, he came a week later with the first team. Tells you everything you need to know about him if true. He could have got an extra week of training in and been ahead of the first team.
We are well rid of him.
1.) 05 Nov 2026 19:12:37
He's a child.
But frankly I'd sign for Real Madrid over us. We're a basket case.
2.) 05 Nov 2026 20:48:39
Can't wait for his dad to tell Jose to pick him.
3.) 05 Nov 2026 22:58:14
He is a young man and being advised by his father. Most youngsters his age would naturally be influenced by a parent.
I don't wish him ill. If he can fulfill the talent that he is said to have then wherever he plays it will be a pleasure to watch him albeit with a fair degree of regret if he isn't playing for us
The one caveat I have is that how many young players were toured as generational stars and ultimately failed to live up to the hype.
4.) 05 Nov 2026 22:36:35
It takes a lot more than talent to make it as a professional footballer, I wish him the best of luck, I really do. Because with family like his, he doesn't need any enemies.
He will find it infinitely harder to break into the first team at Real Madrid. Expect him to be sent out on loan as soon as he is legally allowed, and to probably spend several years out on loan, probably before being sold for a modest amount with a buy back and/or sell on clause.
5.) 06 Nov 2026 10:17:30
So he supposedly can't see a route into our first team, ahead of the players we have and even though he was going to be called up for the League Cup game, but he's happy to play for Castilla in the Spanish third division in the hope that in god knows how many years, he'll force his way past the Real Madrid players?
Aye, dead on.
31 Oct 2026 18:30:55
I think Carrick just has no authority at all with the squad. He thinks he is protecting them, but he is making things worse.
He speaks like there is some other thing that is doing this to them, and that they were doing well until things went against them.
Jeez, grow a pair will you!
We did some good things in the first half, but we gave up to much at our own end and we weren't clinical enough in attack. Toothless you might say.
Energy levels were flat and not at the level required, and at least the levels he should require.
Coming out after half time and playing like that is not okay. Low energy, lack of passion and sharpness. Rogers goal was like watching U10's. Poor decisions by Martinez for both cards, which you can't do at his level.
Body language doesn't look good. Lack of intensity and players not able to create chances.
Club must stick together and do better.
This is the standard message. No one thrown under bus. Truth told. Must do better. Will stick together and work harder.
You are doing this to yourselves, there is no boogeyman man. You are in control of this show. So you can also be in control of making it better. Or you can't, and you should leave.
03 Sep 2026 17:33:45
We invested all our money in one position - because Mainoo has shown that he will be started unless we are resting him.
So what we spent in fees is for one new starter, plus 3 backups (2 midfield and 1 keeper) - which critically provide depth in a year where our games total will increase dramatically.
We then invested in another backup left winger who will possibly barely ever play.
Then there is Rashford. He undoubtedly has talent, but the club could look weak if it blows up with him during the season.
Frustration abound from many fans, but I think the most obvious issue is that we look over stocked in some areas of the squad and threadbare in others.
Many hoped this would be addressed, but without outgoing we seem stuck.
I think Zirkzee and Rashford staying shows us our current issues. So too the pathetic fees we took for those who left - see Toby Collier as an example.
Some interesting benches to come, where some players are going to miss the match day squad because we need balance on the bench. Can Carrick keep everyone happy and harmonious? Will Rashford and Amad, or Cuhna and Sesko happily sit on the bench?
We do look more stable in the team due to lack of movement in the squad. For our season I feel this 3 or 4 month period we need to be pushing towards the top of the table, before other teams settle down.
1.) 03 Sep 2026 18:34:11
I have no problem with bringing in 3 mids. You need a minimum of four good options to compete in more than one competition. Midfielders need the most rest, so rotation is key to avoiding injuries.
I think that one or more of the attacking players will get frustrated before Christmas.
We have 5 players that expect to be starters competing for 3 positions, and Dorgu in the mix too.
My opinion is that, when everyone is fit, Rashford should stay on the bench unless his form is world class. He has already checked out of the club, and we need to make sure that the players who are part of the long term plan are kept happy.
2.) 03 Sep 2026 19:33:55
The midfield options we have now are going to change this team imo. More control and more ability to progress the ball to our top 4, who have enough quality to do damage.
I know it was only Ipswich, but 5 goals scored last weekend is something we haven't had in 5 years, and I believe more shots than we have had in 10 years or something.
We will be okay, I think.
This is a gradual build. Unfortunately.
3.) 03 Sep 2026 19:35:24
Would give the window a 6/7 out 10. Signed 3 good to very good midfielders for reasonable prices, and I assume reasonable wages.
The strategy of fixing the attack last summer, midfield this summer, and defence next summer makes sense and is logical.
Just think not signing a backup left back is pretty ridiculous, tbh.
It was only two years ago we had to start Andrew Tate at left back in the Champions League. Also, I do not believe any of Martinez, Dorgu or Baleba could play there for a significant period if Shaw gets injured.
4.) 03 Sep 2026 19:37:54
I think I read somewhere, in the limited minutes Rashford has played so far, he has already given the 2nd best stats for chances created in the league.
Not a chance that Dorgu gets in front of Rashford, that's for sure. I don't see anyone else in this squad dislodging Rashford either.
If you like him or not is irrelevant, really, and is clearly clouding judgement. If he is producing, he plays, no matter if world class performances or not. That's ridiculous.
5.) 03 Sep 2026 21:22:36
Dorgu scored a great goal for Denmark, coming off the right. He might be more versatile than some give him credit for. Thus far this season, including during the friendlies, he seems to have stopped playing with his head up, but hopefully that will change. He's been going for the spectacular every time, when a pass would be the better option.
The issues around the transfer window have been done to death. There's pretty much unanimous agreement that we needed to strengthen the LB and possibly the right back. There's some who doubt the relative quality of our new midfielders. I guess all of this will be settled one way or another by what goes on on the field.
6.) 03 Sep 2026 21:35:19
I said we should trust in the management and listen when Wilco said judge us at the end of the window. Whilst I disagree with the vitriol of Red Man and Twenty, I agree they let us down badly.
Yes, I agree we needed three midfielders, because Carrick had tested a whole range of the academy players several times and, sadly, they're not up to the task as of yet. That doesn't mean another fringe year won't see improvements, but those who were coming through like Collyer, Moorhouse and Fletcher aren't there yet. Collyer missed his chance.
But to ignore a back up for Sesko and a left back is just negligent, and I do have to concede that those who claimed that we made the ECL and the owners would wing it — I have to begrudgingly agree that's definitely the result. It's a 4 out of ten for me and no more. We sorted the midfield and I don't agree we needed showstopping megabuys, as we have seen across the window; it so very rarely works out that the top price was the bargain. We saw that with Pogba. It seems to bring arrogance, complacency and a lack of desire, a mentality of 'ah, I've made it', and there's a drop-off almost always before any catch up and especially for any advance.
But that aside, they absolutely could afford to and should have sought another striker and another LB. They let us down badly. Very badly. And proved they're not to be trusted. I believe they improved in approach and negotiation to bullying and also applaud not to repaying, but our sales unit is utter garbage, incompetent still, and the owners failed to support the manager and have set up yet another manager to fail who made great strides. Same errors. One thing they categorically do still fail at despite the claims of having a plan, bcde is to have a failsafe loan with option negotiated for key positions earlier in the window to take the pressure off and maintain momentum. Failing to do so does seem to support the idea they talk a good game and don't back it up. Making Rashford and Zirkzee the fall guys for their own lack of competence or diligence is cowardly. I'm no fan of either, but our woes are not of their making; it's entirely on Wilcox and Barrada.
7.) 04 Sep 2026 00:37:11
They should drop Shaw and have Dorgu operating as a hybrid LB/WB.
That probably works well with Cunha in front of him, as between them they'd cover the yards required in both directions.
Rashford has to prove he is up to that.
If he is not, we end up with having Rashford as an out and put LW and Shaw as a dedicated LB. That is very predictable to play against, and limits our attacks to the centre and right hand side, to a degree.
8.) 04 Sep 2026 09:10:38
We can all agree that we could have done with bringing in LB/ST, whether as cover or first team.
That being said, I think the additions that we have brought in, alongside the players from last summer, will give us a good core to the squad, and, assuming they gel and we see the second half of the Ipswich game as the norm, we should have a good season.
Midfield - we definitely needed 3 additions, and now have a core that can rotate and offer different options.
Rashford - I did not want him back, but now he is here he needs to be viewed as an option to start/sub the same as the other players.
If he is performing and we are better with him in, play him... If not, have others play. We will see how he goes, and if it does not work out, he will be moved on next year.
LB - I am hopeful that Amass will be our cup LB and we get to see if he can develop. Whether he sees much league action over Shaw/Mazroui/Dalot, I am not sure.
Zirkzee - I hope he gets his head down and we can utilise his obvious talents. Whether this is as Sesko replacement (will need runners) or as a second striker in games.
9.) 04 Sep 2026 12:19:05
Fwiw, we were unable to move as many players as we thought (Ugarte, Rashford, Zirkzee) and got a pittance (as usual) for many that we did. That meant the club couldn't do more, and made some choices re prioritization. We may agree or disagree, but it's what it is and won't change stuff.
What I am looking forward to is whether the coaching and medical teams can make a difference in how much we can get out of this squad. I am (still) cautiously hopeful. ?
10.) 04 Sep 2026 18:09:12
Urgarte and Zirkzee - we wouldn't have bought additional. With amortised book value it wouldn't have brought much in profit.
Rashford is pure profit. So his wages gone and 20-25 million wouldn't get you much.
11.) 04 Sep 2026 18:54:45
I really don't buy the argument that the lack of sales financially prevented us from making further signings. Our net spend was lower than two of the promoted sides. I don't believe for a single second that adding a left back would have tipped us over the ffp line.
Our spending in this window is completely down to the decisions of the club and nothing to do with falling foul of the rules.
The club decided that their top targets, Anderson and Fernandes, were overpriced. They shifted to cheaper targets. Fair enough, good players were brought in. I have no problem with that.
My issue is that the club completely f'ed up the left back signing. I think they expected to sign Hall, and didn't prioritise negotiations for him. By the time they decided to make their approach, Newcastle had already sold a number of key players and were under no financial pressure to sell Hall. Despite the club deciding that Newcastle's valuation was too high, they dithered about bringing in an alternative. By the sound of things they only looked at loans without an obligation to buy. The expectation being that they'd sign Hall next year. This strategy didn't work, and the window closed without a left back.
Last weekend, even Carrick was saying that our transfer business wasn't done. Despite all the noise about having proper football people in charge, we ended up scrambling about on deadline day trying to solve problems that were evident before the window opened. This isn't to do with concerns over breaching rules, it's solely about what the people running the club are willing to spend, and this summer says a lot about their inability to back their talk of title challenges with cash.
12.) 04 Sep 2026 19:28:25
Who cares, the windows shut. This is the squad at least until January.
Let's get on with it and hopefully some of them might surprise us.
18 Jul 2026 23:54:37
Sign Spense for leftback!
1.) 19 Jul 2026 07:45:04
World Cup fever, unfortunately. He was dodgy and really, really poor last year for Spurs.
28 Apr 2026 01:34:20
Good win at this stage of the season. Brentford play some good football, and I'm sure if we had a half decent center midfielder we would have added a player in there to help clog up their play.
They scored a worldy, but you can't argue they deserved at least one goal given their chances. Lammens was superb. Casemiro superb. My god, how do we replace him?
1.) 28 Apr 2026 09:07:12
Good win, as in it's 3 vital points. However, there's no escaping the fact that, at times, we were very poor, and could just as easily have lost that match. We need a very good summer window!
2.) 28 Apr 2026 09:19:15
I thought Mainoo had a really good game as well. His tackling was first class last night.
3.) 28 Apr 2026 09:35:25
Agreed, DB.
We just keep getting results, thankfully. Big game v Liverpool next week.
4.) 28 Apr 2026 12:13:29
Big game in what way? We will finish in the top 5 now. Even if we didn't get another point, the job is done. It's against Liverpool, and we always want to beat them, but realistically both teams are finishing 3rd - 5th, so there will be as little pressure on a United v Liverpool game as there ever could be.
5.) 28 Apr 2026 15:33:18
It's a big game in energy, easy, gds2. It's Manchester United v Liverpool. There is no bigger game, imo. Huge game no matter what the circumstance is in the table.
6.) 28 Apr 2026 15:47:58
It's the most viewed match in the world from time to time, GDS. Some years even more than the Champions League final. It's a huge match.
7.) 28 Apr 2026 17:36:39
GDS, surely you are pulling our chain, right? It's the dippers, you can't be serious. ?
8.) 28 Apr 2026 17:44:23
Aww c'mon, GDS2. It's Liverpool.
Had a mare there, fella. ?
9.) 28 Apr 2026 18:20:25
Sorry GDS, not a big game at all. Only against Liverpool. ?
23 Sep 2026 16:17:37
Record revenue for club announced. I dare say the owners think he is doing a great job. Director football is the role to address.
23 Sep 2026 16:14:38
Wilcox should go. We should start there. Sack carrick now and you will not get a good manager to come in. You cannot keep treating managers like a disposable single use item. What you can do it look at the success or otherwise of Wilcox decisions and ask whether the club need a fresh best in class point of view in that role.
01 Aug 2026 00:42:49
Lucky for us all that Shappy has it all figured out. ?
14 Jul 2026 00:24:50
We have our CB projects in Heaven and Yoro. Won't bring in another without moving one of them on.
23 Jun 2026 14:34:25
Or Strootman.
04 Nov 2026 00:44:51
This aged well!
03 Nov 2026 13:05:30
He is not demonstrating that he is in charge.
Maybe removing all the senior players would help him with that, but it is a huge risk when I ddint feel he has shown enough to diserve that backing. Maybe if he played a few more younger players and showed that he was improving them. Amad, cunha both look worse under carrick for example.
03 Nov 2026 02:56:15
You have to find the right one. We need to develop the stomach for the long haul.
I think amorim was that guy. But the change in formations was just too much, which made him inconpatable. Playing bruno in a 2 man midfield was not working, he needed to be braver and sell bruno and get the right 8s and the right wingbacks.
Ten hag could have been a success, but he did get longer and it didn't work. The players he brought in were obviously poor. Anthony alone I think is what did for any belief in him.
I think the manager need to be a dissaplinarian, it needs to be clear that he rules the roost. I honestly only think that will come about from major change. Look at Arteta, all his supposed stars were sold and new players, team players, brought in. I don't believe a manager can come in and be a big success without removing the core of the team that came before.
So the plan would be a strong manager who is tactically similar to how United want to play. Trusts in youth, modern ideas. Is absolutely in charge and expects players to meet his standards or they don't play. No matter what. No interference from above. We should be ball dominant, but not tiki taka, mixing quick offense with game control. Crosses and threaded through balls. I would say the old team needs to be dismantled. So, bruno, McGuire, Martinez, shaw, rashford, dalot all gone in quick succession. So that probably means playing heaven and yoro with 2 new fullbacks. Maybe 433 would work, given more midfield protection to the back 4 and giving good width. Cunha, mainoo and a defensive monster (baleba? ) In a midfield 3. Lacy, sesko, mbuemo in front 3 - but missing that killer 9 to lead the attack. Desperate need for 2 real fullbacks and depth all over the pitch. But with that squad makeup, plus careful additions, I think a manager would gain control of the toxicity in the dressing room. w would be a young team learning on the job and hopefully the fans would have some patience.
It honestly can't be worse than what we have.
31 Oct 2026 20:18:29
Maybe fans should wear paperbags over their heads in the crowd. Would send a message!
30 Oct 2026 20:53:23
Barada paid to get a director of football out of Newcastle. Then sacked him because he disagreed with Wilcox and promoted Wilcox. Now Wilcox appears to be recommending the same manager he disagreed with first time round.
So there is that.
He also fired lots of pretty inexpensive employees and is upsetting lots of season ticket holder and gouging match day fans (same revenue from fewer games shows this).
But we have no view under the hood so to speak.