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18 Aug 2020 16:10:25
I know a guy who's hair dresser looks like Paul Scholes and he promises me that our new Director of football is going to be none other then Djemba Djemba!

Does anyone have any of this type of rumour anymore or has twitter stolen this away from us completely?

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1.) 18 Aug 2020 18:25:38
How dare you! I posted a club shop post in January re Bruno. Some fella took me seriously and ridiculed me for buying something from that shop.

Be careful mate. There’s a few numpties knocking about.


 

 

 

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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 ?.

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1.) 18 Mar 2024 00:05:15
Or a 5-0-5.


 

 

11 Oct 2023 23:43:31
Just seen England and Ireland will host Euro 2028 and Old Trafford has not been selected as a venue.

If you wanted proof of how badly run we are, this is another needle in a haystack made entirely of needles.

How hard should it be to sell this to Uefa. 'Sup, we're the most famous club in the UK and millions of millions of tourists from around the world would love the excuse to visit United's ground to further enhance the Euros'

Uefa: 'Oh yeah definitely a shoe in, I'm sure you'll have as good facilities as the likes of relegation fodder Evert. oh'

We are beyond a joke. Vampires, leeches, Liverpool supporters are all far too kind words for the owners and there disregard for not only United's history but the entire league's.

. and breathe. GGMU (someday)

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1.) 12 Oct 2023 06:46:50
The UK has much better stadiums than OT. It’s not the 90’s any more, which was the last time you could argue it was the vast stadium for such an event. The roof leaks. What sort of impression does that give to people who have travelled to watch their national side if they get wet through in a stadium that has a roof on?


2.) 12 Oct 2023 06:55:44
Obi

Been saying this for many years on here. Until the leeches are gone we are the laughing stock. Can’t spend money on fixing the roof. Full sale only, it must be Qatar not Ratcliffe Glazer light option.


3.) 12 Oct 2023 07:19:49
No it was taken of the list because projected building works MAYBE in the process then….


4.) 12 Oct 2023 08:45:00
Just a couple of things on the possible sale. The western Media is really clueless when it comes to stuff from this part of the world as there is no formal taxation or reporting on income and no one advertises what they own and where they are spending money or investing.

I used to work for a gentleman for 12 years god bless his sole and may he rest in peace, who's net worth used to be reported by forbes to be around USD 5.5. His actual net worth was north of 20b and that's how inaccurate the reporting can be.

Sheikh Jasem's dad net worth imo is north of 50bill maybe a lot more as I am being very conservative imo and he is the oldest son and quite a serious guy and they have plenty of money if they want to go up to get this deal done.

Unfortunately they are adamant that SJR is being used as a stalking horse to get them to up their bid and refusing to do so and the glazers playing games with them. Time will tell I guess.

They are also a bit offended by some of the people from Raine and their approach. In this part of the world, building relationships over a dinner and chit chat gets you a lot further than being very business like and a square peg.


5.) 12 Oct 2023 09:52:03
The club has stagnated for years now and the ground is just a visual representation of this. Hopefully we will see movement on the sale and whoever takes over gives us a clear view of how this will be resolved (new statium or major development) .

I am hopeful that a lot is going on behind the scenes to get this close to completion and we will get an announcement soon. Is the delay in releasing the financial reports (compared to when usually released) a sign of this? Expectation is that we will report a healthy revenue return I am not sure the overall picture will be positive with the debt, spending etc.

{Ed002's Note - There is no "nearly done" scenario.}


6.) 12 Oct 2023 10:09:23
It was announced months ago they wouldn’t be using Old Trafford.

No need to get our knickers in a twist now. We all know the club is falling behind, but United even released a statement saying there did potential renovations in the pipeline so they couldn’t commit.


7.) 12 Oct 2023 17:53:18
United removed OT from the list as they are unsure what will be happening with the stadium then.


8.) 12 Oct 2023 19:27:22
GDS2, we could’ve answered that for them… nothing!


9.) 13 Oct 2023 00:46:26
GDS, that smacks of getting their excuse in first, knowing OT was never getting picked.


 

 

22 Aug 2022 10:50:15
Quick question:

Would you rather over pay on Antony by 40m or pay De Jong the 14+m he is owed as an additional signing bonus.

For me I'd prefer to see us finally have a fixed midfield of Casemiro De Jong and Fernandez/ Erikson then bring in Antony for 100m.

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1.) 22 Aug 2022 11:09:30
Once again it's the old 'it's not my money so why should I care' perspective.
But I see no reason why we should pay this wage thing. Clubs are taking the p*ss now, they can see us coming a mile off.
I haven't seen an awful amount of Antony. He's a box of tricks, many of which won't wash against better fullbacks. I see no reason for him to have justified this price tag - even when the great Ajax side was broken up a few seasons ago, none of them approached this figure. However the side is crying out for a tricky player who can take risks. I just feel we could be buying two very solid players with that.


2.) 22 Aug 2022 11:22:52
I'd rather bring in FDJ than massively overpay on Antony.


3.) 22 Aug 2022 12:03:43
I’m not an ETH, don’t think he should have actually got the job, and been a very underwhelming start, and not a great buy in Martinez, BUT I am really pleased to see he seems to have learned from the first two games which clearly shocked him, what’s needed for the premier and gone and got a DM in Casermiro.

Hopefully he also learned enough to see that Anthony might not suit the premier, but by all means give him a go if ETH thinks he can get something from him but only if he ships out Sancho or Rashford both who actually gone backwards.

I don’t get the FDJ chase, but then again I don’t get the usual suspects on here who keep popping up with Random names! Half of them unobtainable, someone keeps banging on about Teilimans Jesus if ETH wanted him he may have already done that deal, clearly he don’t impress ETH so give it a rest along with the fandoms you keep spouting about and even stating how much they should be, it’s like a broken record.

{Ed014's Note - here we go again. Are the chances of you getting a life truly this slim?

You remind me of that character in the 6th sense but it’s not being dead you don’t switch onto it’s being an utter moron that’s constantly escaped you. ??‍♂️


4.) 22 Aug 2022 12:04:50
Closing in on the last week of the transfer window and people are still pretending that the only thing preventing the FDJ is the £14m he’s owed.

Levels of delusion through the roof. The player simply does not want to leave one of the best sides in Spain for a team that looks like it could be fighting a relegation battle if something doesn’t change.


5.) 22 Aug 2022 12:17:46
Bring a player who wants to play for utd or one who does NOT want to come to United. Easy answer! Always go for those who want to come!


6.) 22 Aug 2022 12:29:43
I want to play for Man Utd MBD, but trust me. no-one needs to see that.


7.) 22 Aug 2022 13:19:46
Really don't care as long as it translates onto the pitch with winning games and some signs of us making progress.


8.) 22 Aug 2022 15:34:03
Would rather bring in a midfielder SMS, and Maximin (he's wanted out of Newcastle and absolutely tore City to shreds) . Maximin is a very unpredictable player and can win matches on his own. I doubt he'll cost half what Ajax want for Antony.
I've seen Antony play and I'm not sure he'll find it easy in the PL.
He is not a direct type winger, Maximin on the other hand, loves running at defences. If I was United, I'll be doing all I can to bring SMS and Maximin in.


 

 

15 Aug 2022 18:15:12
Got to say I'm quite embarrassed with part of our fan base who are giving up on our new manager already when he was the Messiah a few weeks ago.

If anyone thinks our current woes have anything to do with the manager is the biggest joke I've heard.

He has walked into a club where the highest profile player is throwing his toys out the pram, he can't change the team around because our squad is too weak (and no you don't throw kids into a toxic atmosphere like this), half the team don't want to run and our negotiating team is as useful as Luke Shaw's dietitian!

It's 2 games in and it's been dreadful and will get worse when the Scousers come knocking but we wanted modern football and that is what ETH plays. These players are not going to learn technique overnight and we can't buy a whole new 11 (seemingly we can barely buy a first team player) so he needs time.

Direct the blame where it needs to go and protest on Monday against our scumbag owners and stop blaming the manager. That's what they want.

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1.) 15 Aug 2022 18:44:59
LFC fan coming in peace.

While I agree with what you’re saying Obi surely you have to place some blame at the feet of ETH. He needs time of course, but the response from the players hasn’t been there and IMO you need to hold the manager responsible for that ?‍♂️.

I’m not starting the slagging cause I’ve supported Liverpool long enough to know how it feels. and I fully expect you guys to respond with a performance at old Trafford next week. If these lads getting paid serious money can’t be fired up for that game you’ll know somethig is seriously wrong!


2.) 15 Aug 2022 18:53:14
From what I'm reading on the site we have a couple of regulars who aren't writing EtH off but reserving judgement until they see more from him. While also saying the last two games have been a bit of a disaster. Which I think is fair.

Then there are a few new posters (or solitary poster with several accounts) who seem to be trying to beat the drum and start an anti-EtH sentiment.

Anyone who has judged a manager after 2 games, especially in the context of us coming off the back of our worst ever EPL season and the utter shambles that is the rest of the club. Then Frankly they are either a WUM or not playing with a full deck.

There are well respected posters who are able to say they aren't blown away with EtH's first couple of team selections, or that they hoped he would have the side playing better already without writing the guy off.

A sensible approach. Nothing wrong with being skeptical, we have had several false dawns after all.

Personally I think he's a very good manager and seemingly everyone who works within the game really rate him as a top manager. Whether he's a success at United remains to be seen. If he's properly backed and well supported I think he can be a success. My concerns lie more with the club that have consistently undermined managers and not backed them as they should, making their job practically untenable.

Will their actions throw another manager to the wolves? Hopefully not, but let's wait and see.


3.) 15 Aug 2022 18:56:03
Top post Obi.


4.) 15 Aug 2022 19:20:04
Not sure anyone is blaming EtH, we all know the situation he has walked into though.

Having said that I do believe he has made a couple of miscalculations, thinking he could coach the shower that is our team to be better players (part of the resson they gave him the job) not listening to Ralf or taking any of his advice and continuing with Maguire as captain.

These are early days for him, he is finding his feet in a toxic situation. We all expected a bumpy season, at some point if he is the strong character we all believe he is he will drop Bruno, McFred, Rashford, Maguire and DDG and start playing the kids.

For me a midfield of Rabiot, DvB/ Iqbal and Eriksen, upfront Garnacho, Sancho and Ronaldo/ Martial, assuming we make no more signings after Mrs V son, would make a decent base on which to build next year.


5.) 15 Aug 2022 19:28:59
Im not giving up on him, its everything around him I've lost faith in. Alao know that those responsible will blame eth and he will ultimately pay the price for their mistakes. Its an all too familiar story for us.


6.) 15 Aug 2022 19:39:12
I agree but getting our as . handed to us by brentford off all teams is hard to swallow. We need to show some spine and fight. the manager need to bench guys who don't have the stomach for it. lose showing some fight. sending out the same wet noodles and some questionable team selection and tactics is not winning him any new fans.


7.) 15 Aug 2022 20:13:36
Nonsense, what is with this virtue signalling or policing of other peoples opinions.

Were not allowed to question Ten Hags decsions until a set date.

Were not allowed to question DDG vs Henderson because DDG was okay last season and henderson was outspoken in the media etc.

The fact is as ed001 suggested underneath, ETH looks like a fish out of water in the premier league:

1.) he says he's been surprised by how Brighton played long balls because they normally keep posessions, well that's the premier league, teams can adapt and play more than one way.

2.) he's signed a 5ft 9 centre back and the only people who bring up when his height is questioned are Fabio Cannavaro (one of the few CBs to win the balon d’or) and javier mascherano (played in arguably the great club side in football history) .

3.) in the past two games he's played eriksen as a striker and a holding midfielder when he's played 95% of his career as an advanced midfielder or out wide.

4.) He proposed the signing of Marko Arnautovic having worked with him at FC Twente, what was he thinking?

He needs to step up his game big time and make some big decisions.

If he's not getting the backing from the board he agreed to when he signed then he should walk come september like Antonio Conte would.


8.) 15 Aug 2022 20:38:35
I just can’t believe how a managers supposed to come in and be 100% switched on to a league that he’s never managed in. Pep looked like a fish out of water for crying out loud.

Give ten hag a chance. And aim all your toys at the poor poor ****** poor recruitment team throwing ten hag under a bus, headed by a woodwards ex right hand man buddy whos headed by parasite ownerS that make calls on something they have no idea what they are doing and sucking the club dry of every ounce of life it once had. Once them leeches have gone then this club will move forwards, until then winge about the manager and next manager all you like, they can't all be bad. This lot could make pep and klopp joint managership look like a sunday league outfit.


9.) 15 Aug 2022 21:16:24
He’s found himself smack bang in the middle of an almighty mess. DSG, you make some valid points regarding Eriksen and his selections but I very much doubt he could envisage that shambles on Saturday.
I have honestly never seen such a weak group of players. They crumble instantly something goes against them. Ten Hag would’ve spoken with Maguire before making the decision of captaincy and probably heard all the right things, he now has to grow some giant bollocks and switch things up or the pressure from media and some fans will be unbearable.
Shaw needs dropping, he’s a weak individual, and I’m not being cruel, he is just not up to it. Maguire the same. All his shouting and fist pumping AFTER a goal has been conceded kills me. I can’t bear to watch him one more game.
Bruno’s ineffective in this team, he’s a luxury player who would flourish again at PSG or Bayern. Rashford I’m lost for words how bad he’s become. McTominay and Fred no more needs to be said about them.
Lastly De Gea, he is past his peak unfortunately. He’s never been mentally strong, although he’s had some outstanding individual games over the 12 years. He comes out, speaks to the media, says sorry and puts his hands up (more so than at corners) which is admirable but we need to looking for a replacement.


10.) 15 Aug 2022 21:17:09
DSG, I don't think anyone is saying people can't question things.

It's more the people who have made up their mind that EtH isn't good enough and will fail after just two games.

Be skeptical, have your opinions, question decisions, tactics etc.

But surely it's too soon to have come to a definitive conclusion that EtH is a failure.


11.) 15 Aug 2022 21:31:42
he fought to keep VDB at Ajax- and yet he doesn't play him.

He played Eriksen as a defensive midfileder.

He bought and played a 5ft 9 CH against 6.ft 3 striker . plenty more of that to come btw . Brentford manager said of course we targetted him

He bought Malacia and doenst start him.

No, i'm not convinced.


12.) 16 Aug 2022 07:02:28
I said on appointment I will need to be convinced about ETH. No experience in a top league, it has shown in both his initial games and recruitment so far. It’s naive and displaying the same traits as Ole and Moyes, in thinking like they did at Everton and Cardiff. This is a different level and ETH needs to quickly up his game, 5 foot central defender shows a lack of understanding of what he has set foot into. Going after playmakers when we need something stronger in midfield and a lack of goal threat is very worrying.
First impressions are not good so far, the heralded coach must improve, look beyond players he has trusted before. I remain to be convinced and that has been my position since appointment.


13.) 16 Aug 2022 07:28:37
Red man. Utd are not shopping for the worlds best. Deal with it and let the manager do his job first.


14.) 16 Aug 2022 08:24:04
fzz

56 mill for central defender and 5 years guranteed contract is up there with the most expensive transfers for a defender in this window. You are right though he is not world class.


 

 

13 Jul 2022 08:21:37
The enigma that is Martial. Only one game but he looked leaner and fitter then we have seen him for years.

Maybe not being picked by Sevilla has made him realise that he needs to work harder to save his career.

One other thing to note is that we saw his best form when he worked under LVG, another possession based manager that gave clear instructions of what was needed.

Fingers crossed he turns things around as he could save us 50m on a replacement.

Obi Chong Kenobi

1.) 13 Jul 2022 09:04:32
He's so frustrating because he has everything in his locker.
This is a player that could score 20 goals a season if his application and attitude was right.
Lets hope that Ten Hag can get a tune out of him.


2.) 13 Jul 2022 09:30:49
90% of it will be down to him. ETH will coach him, give him instructions, ask him to work hard, make runs, chase back. that's all ETH can do . the rest is up to him and I hope but not confidently he will want to do it.


3.) 13 Jul 2022 09:37:51
Been here before and doubt it will be any different to what we have seen before. He is lazy and uninterested and only at the club because nobody is daft enough to buy him. Love to be proved wrong but doubt it.


4.) 13 Jul 2022 10:04:59
With chorlton on this one, I see nothing different. Always looks good in preseason. If he takes on board the very sound advice and instructions the coaching staff will look to give him then who knows. Don't get your hopes up though lads.


5.) 13 Jul 2022 10:21:11
I don't see why he can't have a role in the squad either up top or on the left, certainly has the technical attributes to do well under Ten Hag.

But relying on him to be a starter in the premier league would be foolish imo.


6.) 13 Jul 2022 10:39:06
A number of factors will impact Martial this season and hopefully in a positive way. He knows that he is on his last chance with the club and that his loan move to Sevilla did not work out so he has to take responsibility for where he currently is. Now been 3/ 4 managers that have questioned his attitude etc.
No club has come calling for him so there is no easy route out.
I think that he will work well with EtH and his style, yes he is not the most hard working but I think like Berbatov this can be over played by his appearance of not caring (dont get me wrong he has to change attitude) .
If he switches on and buys into the new system I think he can have a big part to play this season as part of a rotational front 3. The high press will require interchangable players otherwise they will be warn out so he will have plenty of opportunities up top or wide left.
If he can kick on then we have a very good player and will speed up our development.


7.) 13 Jul 2022 10:55:34
I've said many times over the past 10 days every player gets a clean slate from me.
Nobody in their right mind could have put up with ole or RR for that matter 2 of the worst managers in our entire history.
That said there a a few with clean slates that have very short rope with me.
Martial is 1
Maguire Shaw and Fred are the others who will be on my radar.
Rashford would be next
Can't stand martial Shaw or Fred to be honest. All for different reasons. But if eth gets them playing well all will be forgiven?
A bit like a couple of lads said above I'm very sceltical of martial and won't be holding my breath for consistent performances.
If ronaldo stays and we sign Anthony (yes neither far from certain) I'd be happy if martial never wore the Jersey again.


8.) 13 Jul 2022 15:55:33
Good list that Ken and i reckon you might have added Dalot to it by the end of August ?.


 

 

 

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31 Aug 2023 22:00:43
Defensively frail but was good against us in the Europa League when he played for Seville.

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09 Aug 2023 10:21:36
Feels like a relief for all parties involved. 30m is more then I thought we'd get considering his form and our selling record.

West Ham are a perfect team for him as they sit deep with no high line.

Not right for this system but all the best to him.

Hopefully we can get Amrabat in to give us decent cover for Casamiro.

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22 Mar 2023 09:20:18
@redwhisky plus, that's Fred's job.

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08 Mar 2023 23:22:43
Incredible news if true!

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27 Dec 2022 12:49:30
Red Man, Shappy is explaining that they can have more money but it wouldn't make sense from a business point of view.

I. e they cannot make more transfers without getting another loan and adding more debt. Therefore making less from any potential sale.

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31 Oct 2023 19:17:39
I was worried the second I heard ETH saying he wanted to play 'the United way' in pre-season. Citing fast counter attacks and quick transitions as the United way.

If we wanted that then we should never have sacked Ole as that was all he played (counter attack)

The fact is we wanted the Eric Ten Haag way/ playing style as we wanted to step out of the past to a modern style and that's why we hired him.

He needs to stick to his values as other wise all we have is uncertainty and that's translating to our (lack of) playing style on the pitch.

His comments sound like he has no belief in his players and unfortunately that becomes a two way street very quickly.

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16 Sep 2023 15:29:59
Donny was a ballon d'Or nominee at the time tbf @united addict.

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14 Dec 2022 20:40:52
Hard not to agree with that tbh.

Playing staff though you can't get more disappointing then Alexis Sanchez.

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29 Aug 2022 11:27:40
We seem to have quite a few Portuguese speaking players suddenly which will help Casemiro and Antony settle.

And am totally with you, having some Brazilian flare if nothing else will be entertaining.

I think there were some consurns about his strength but, as we've seen from Martinez, he seems a fighter and the more of those we get in the team the better.

Suddenly looking like a good window (many could've been signed earlier though) but we have addressed many problem positions and even found a couple of bargains in Erikson and Malacia.

More work to be done but it's a good start.

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11 Jul 2022 09:48:09
Even with the signings Tottenham have a far inferior squad to both Liverpool and City so cannot see them being consistent enough to challenge for the league.

Whether we can get above either of them will not be an easy task but the upside to having so many players on bad form is that form isn't permanent.

Now that we have a hands on manager giving them detailed tactics and instructions (neither Ole or Rangnick were present in training sessions) I am hoping the players will look less lost on the field and we will see resurgent form from at least a few of them.

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