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23 Jul 2026 16:31:48
I am trusting the Utd management to make good signings and am happy to be surprised. But my biggest concerns are we still haven't signed another striker or creative player. Anything happens to Sesko/Bruno and we are in trouble.
1.) 23 Jul 2026 18:30:44
They are obviously key players, but I do think we have some options if they weren't available.
A front four of:
Mbeumo, Amad, Dorgu,
Cunha.
Isn't awful, for example. The problem, though, is that the bench wouldn't be that inspiring: Mount, Lacey, Thompson, Zirkzee, and possibly Rashford.
I don't see us signing someone who can cover Bruno, but we do need another ST who can cover for Sesko, meaning we aren't playing someone else out of position when he isn't available.
I'd be happy if we could get Mateta for 25-30m. EPL proven, good experience, and it would allow us to play in a similar way with either Sesko or Mateta. It would also free up Cunha to play instead of Bruno if we needed.
2.) 23 Jul 2026 19:32:47
Contrary to popular belief, I'm no Rashford fanboy, but if we can't sell him, we ain't buying a new forward, and he will cover the CF position too.
3.) 23 Jul 2026 20:05:08
Eric, if Rashford plays to his potential, he could do well, but will he?
Shappy, Mateta is a big lump and will hold up play to allow players to join attacks, but he is far from clinical with his finishing. None of the other four we already have are replacements for Sesko and able to lead the line and guarantee 20 goals a season playing on that role.
They are all best at coming inside off the wing.
If Bruno is injured, who is so creative? Mount is, but too often injured. Santos and Tielemans will create, but nowhere near the level of Bruno.
4.) 23 Jul 2026 20:46:07
Salford, one of the problems with our players is that they're far too willing to defer to Bruno instead of trying to create themselves. If Bruno gets injured or is rested, other players will have to grow a pair and step up.
I don't care if it's Cunha, Amad, Tielemans, Mount, or whoever. The rest of the squad needs to start taking some responsibility for creating chances.
5.) 23 Jul 2026 21:47:08
Seriously, are you saying Sesko is clinical? Far from it, in my opinion, and he is still injured; shin problems at his age are not great either.
We 100% need an experienced striker.
6.) 24 Jul 2026 00:00:50
I don't think Sesko is clinical, but he is better than Mateta. He's still young and will get better. I agree we need a more clinical one, but who? I would take Vlahovic on a free if he is available. He has played at a high level, and is built for our league.
7.) 24 Jul 2026 08:59:19
I personally think we will see a much improved player in Sesko this season, assuming he stays fit.
He has a season in the PL to get adapted, and looks like he has been working on building strength.
We definitely need an extra striker, whether that is a loan, a cheap older player, or, as some have said, we use Rashford (not ideal) if he is not going anywhere.
Plenty of time still in the window, and most clubs still have to do the bulk of their business.
8.) 24 Jul 2026 11:06:13
Sesko for me has got so much to learn, he seems to lack a striker's intelligence. If you watch him in a game, Bruno and Casemiro were forever telling him where to run, where to be, etc. If someone has to tell you that in a match, it's too late. Strikers make their living on instinct, coupled with shin problems at such an early age, and now not being taken with the squad currently is concerning.
Yes, he may get better, but we can't take a huge gamble with just him as striker, and not much coming through either that appears to be fancied. We 100% need an experienced striker with pace. Hopefully Sesko can learn lots from him.
Mbeumo was poor at number 9 last season, don't see Cunha being much better at it either...
Just hope the club got a plan, better than the other non plans coming out of Manchester!
23 Jun 2026 18:14:12
Eds. Any truth in the online rumours that Mateus prefers to go to Spurs or is it just the usual make up a headline in the summer.
{Ed001's Note - as far as I am aware, he has made no such decision at all. Seems like clickbait.}
1.) 23 Jun 2026 19:05:13
The West Ham itk joyfully said that Fernandes really wants to move to United, but seemingly we are quite a distance away on fee.
2.) 23 Jun 2026 21:10:20
Thanks Ed
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
3.) 23 Jun 2026 22:59:55
His agent, Jorge Mendes, is a very clever man, briefing the media to get United to pay the full fee.
4.) 24 Jun 2026 11:32:49
Why would Mendes care what fee was paid? If anything, it makes it less likely his client ends up at United, which means way less exposure for sponsorship and image rights.
5.) 24 Jun 2026 13:06:09
The higher the transfer fee the higher the agent fee in general. Sometimes agents are also paid by the selling club for sorting the deal. If you're getting 20% of the fee (10% from each buyer & seller), then, as an agent, you're likely to try to get the highest value.
6.) 24 Jun 2026 22:05:31
85 million for a player who has been relegated two years running and not been a stand out in either team.
Ridiculous how he's been priced at that.
Move on, let Spurs have him.
Rather get the lad from Bournemouth.
7.) 24 Jun 2026 22:20:54
I'm with you, Bolger.
8.) 25 Jun 2026 13:23:50
Scott is a good player. Mateus Fernandes looks to have really extraordinary potential, though. I said it elsewhere: if we were paying 70M for him (60M+10M add ons), I suspect most would view that as good value. To then say 80M or 85M is a massive overpay doesn't seem very consistent to me.
I'd also chill out on it a bit. I hope we get him, but if we don't, I'm liking some of the other names we're linked to. Like Scott. Or Nmecha. Or Wharton.
9.) 25 Jun 2026 13:45:53
Of all the mids at the World Cup, I'd be keen to see Nmecha at Utd. He would be a great addition, imo.
10.) 25 Jun 2026 15:45:18
Wharton would be interesting for me. Not sure how he's not made that England squad. Great passer of the ball, and sets the tempo well. Something we've not had since Carrick.
11.) 25 Jun 2026 18:10:00
Carrick used to sit a bit deeper than Wharton. I tried to watch him as much as I could towards the end of last season. Some of his passes were very incisive, but I never felt he dominated midfield.
12.) 25 Jun 2026 18:51:40
He's 22, Salford. He'll only get better. And I think that's just where Palace played him, their 3-5-2.
13.) 25 Jun 2026 21:18:07
Unfortunately for Wharton, he just didn't have the vibes that Jordan Henderson brings to the squad. Good midfielders are ten a penny, but if you find someone with good vibes, you've hit the jackpot.
14.) 25 Jun 2026 23:04:11
Stiller and Frankfurt would be a good buy.
15.) 26 Jun 2026 08:28:59
Do we have to buy all of Frankfurt? Some parts aren't that great.
16.) 26 Jun 2026 11:40:53
The thought of Mainoo and Scott against an elite CL midfield fills me with terror.
17.) 26 Jun 2026 12:04:18
Mainoo was outstanding towards the end of the season, and there are rumours that Carrick may play a 3, so I think it would work.
18.) 26 Jun 2026 21:58:02
AJH, how would you see a 3 working? Bruno and Cunha surely both play, and presumably Mbeumo.
19.) 27 Jun 2026 05:26:15
I've no idea, Don, just a rumour I read. It would give us more control up front, but reduces the attacking threats.
20.) 27 Jun 2026 09:25:52
Upfront? I meant in the middle.
21.) 27 Jun 2026 16:00:31
For 80+ million, let him go. We could get a much better player for that outlay. He's not a bad player, but never in a million years an 80 million player. 2 relegations in 2 seasons. Not the winner we need. I'd take Camavinga or Tchouameni over him, and likely for less money. Wharton would be a better option for similar money.
22.) 27 Jun 2026 17:48:12
I don't think Tchouameni would be cheaper, and I suspect there'd be higher wages and signing on fee.
23.) 28 Jun 2026 09:14:55
Maybe Spenno. But undoubtedly a better player than Fernandes.
24.) 28 Jun 2026 19:01:12
Eric, that very much depends on what the manager wants that player to do.
Touchi is better at some aspects of the game and very weak at others (highest level context).
If Carrick wants that type of defensive midfielder, he is one of the best. But if he wants a player to control the tempo, good range of passing, then there are many better than Touchi at that.
The problem with football fans is we all want what we want, and compare what we get to what we imagine it should be like.
It's about what Carrick wants from his no 6.
If he wants someone in his own mould then Touchi is not it.
But if he wants a Makelele type then Touchi is that.
imo, Touchi is an old school 6. Ederson is primarily that type of player.
Fernandes is not as good a player or as strong defensively but plays the 6 role differently, as did Carrick himself. He can also play 8 or 10.
I think both are very good players, very different.
Touchi is excellent in his way. Fernandes has the potential to do the same in his way.
Ideally you'd take both. ?
25.) 28 Jun 2026 21:35:56
Time will tell, hopefully, Ken. We've not made a signing officially yet.
26.) 29 Jun 2026 11:26:44
For the record, Eric, I'm not a fan of Touchi and there are others id personally prefer to both of those, but that's irrelevant. It's what Carrick wants. Kone from Roma is more suited to the EPL than Touchi, imo.
I'm hugely impressed by the young Moroccan lad, but he is only a kid and not ready for the EPL for another year at least.
id like to sign him and loan him back to Lille for another year, which is their request, I think, but we don't have the money for that.
I like Bruno at Newcastle, Baleba at Brighton, and Scott. Fernandes looks like he is about to blossom too. So I think we will get at least one of those, id be hoping for 2.
27.) 29 Jun 2026 21:50:14
Bruno G at Newcastle would be fabulous. Huge fan of his.
28.) 30 Jun 2026 18:22:07
Well, he's signing for Spurs. £85m is a ridiculous fee. A relegated team doubling their money on a player they had for one season. Plus, his willingness to join Spurs says a lot about his ambition.
29.) 30 Jun 2026 18:50:14
He's dead to me. ??
30.) 30 Jun 2026 20:06:49
3 relegations in 3 years incoming. That must be some kind of record. ?
31.) 30 Jun 2026 20:42:59
There does indeed appear to be something in that rumour. ?
32.) 01 Jul 2026 11:37:23
Brendon81,
That would be funny!
21 Jul 2025 21:22:07
Is it true that Rashford has signed but may be banned from registering and so unable to play? If so what's the point of him signing?
1.) 21 Jul 2025 22:06:11
Its a possibility he might not get registered.
I don't care what the point is as long a he is gone.
They couldn't register olmo until jan last year in la liga.
They have sold a few so it might not happen this year. It is the reason Williams didn't sign because they could not Guarantee his registration would go through.
2.) 22 Jul 2025 09:17:06
Whether they register him or not they still have to pay his wages.
3.) 22 Jul 2025 11:06:51
Barca’s financial challenges continue to impact their ability to register new players. Rashford has agreed to a wage reduction to help free up space on their wage bill and comply with La Liga’s financial regulations. However, Barcelona may still need to offload current players to create enough room to register him.
A similar issue occurred last season with Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, whose registrations were initially blocked due to Barça exceeding La Liga’s salary cap.
The Spanish Sports Council temporarily allowed their registrations despite La Liga’s objections, and although La Liga appealed the decision, the court upheld the CSD’s ruling, allowing Olmo and Víctor to play for the remainder of the season.
La Liga maintains that Barcelona violated financial fair play regulations by failing to meet the 1:1 salary-to-revenue ratio required for player registrations.
4.) 22 Jul 2025 15:34:48
Funnily enough I think that would be karma biting him in the ass.
5.) 22 Jul 2025 18:26:16
Do you seriously think this not already been addressed! Yes it happened last seasons, but now players and agents are aware of this potential problem, it amazes me you think this been overlooked…. unbelievable.
6.) 22 Jul 2025 19:05:22
German, Tebas recently warned that Barça still lacks sufficient cap space to register new signings like Joan García or Nico Williams, sales or salary savings were needed, that is why the Williams deal fell through.
7.) 22 Jul 2025 19:06:33
German I realise that there must be a point but what I was trying to get at is how they can sign knowing that there is such an issue. For example do you think Rashford would be prepared if nec to sit on the sidelines for six months if nec before his registration was allowed.? Or more cynically do Barcelona just have the clout or connections to flout the law?
8.) 22 Jul 2025 21:33:21
German, its the reason Williams didn't sign. He was not guaranteed to be registered it bairns last season to olmo.
They have sold a few but according to their league they still have to do more to comply.
Im sure they will but there is no clearance from la liga yet.
So you are right agents and players are aware Williams and his agent were aware and decided not to take the risk.
9.) 23 Jul 2025 06:31:13
Oh so Williams said oh I would have signed for Barcelona but now I just go and stay where I am and whilst I am at it, I will sign a 10 year contract…Williams and his agent just flirted with Barcelona to get a 10 year huge contract, the papers have jumped on same bandwagon about he could not be registered
I can’t get my head around why you think it’s only the press in U. K. who go after United and make every story be sensationalised it happens in every country towards there biggest team, having lived in spain for considerable amount of years I would say it’s much more vicious in Spain and you also have to remember it’s very political, you are talking effectively 2 countries within 1
Rashford will be registered, Rashford will play and Rashford will do very well.
10.) 23 Jul 2025 18:41:01
It’s a matter of public record that Nico Williams’ agent approached La Liga to inquire whether Barcelona would be able to register the player in the event of a transfer. La Liga reportedly informed them that Barcelona would need to resolve certain financial limitations before being able to do so.
Subsequently, Barcelona lodged a formal complaint regarding that approach. The exact nature of the complaint hasn’t been made public in full detail, but it’s understood to relate to the way Williams’ camp sought clarity on registration viability.
This suggests that there was genuine interest from both sides, but also that Williams’ camp were not given a positive answer.
{Ed077's Note - Barcelona need some FFPR room in both transfer and wage funds. Remember all the trouble they had to actually register OLMO last summer ? Have they even gotten the green light to register Garcia (new GK) they signed earlier in the window? They can cry all they want but Nico and Bilbao (and the actual people involved) were right to seek clarity and assurances on the viability of the whole deal before completing it, in my view at least.
11.) 23 Jul 2025 19:30:31
Of course they were right to do so. They did check with the league as the league have gone public on it. i'm sure they will sort it before the end of the window and have given rashford their word. But I'm sure they have olmo their word last year.
12.) 24 Jul 2025 10:13:14
Ed077, I don't think William's camp did anything wrong in speaking with the league over Barcelona's ability to register him if he was signed. They were after all working in their clients best interests. They had probably seen how Olmo spent the first half of last season sitting out as he couldn't be registered and they didn't want the same thing to happen to their client, especially with it being a world cup year.
I'd imagine Barcelona's annoyance is based in whether the league disclosed anything specific about Barcelona's financial position. Which if they did then I think Barcelona have a right to complain about private details on their accounts being disclosed.
It's a tricky situation, and without knowing exactly what happened it's hard to judge the situation. Like always we probably only know about 20%, at best, of what has actually gone on.
Either way Williams not joining them has probably worked in our favour as they definitely wouldn't have signed Rashford if they got Williams. While him signing a new deal also works in our favour as it makes it less likely that Barcelona will go back for Williams next summer when Rashford's loan has ended, which should increase the chances of them making his loan a permanent move if he's successful there (which I think he will be) .
The biggest issue we will have now is if Rashford is successful it'll be constantly used as a stick to beat us throughout the season. Much like his mild success at Villa was.
Ultimately Rashford is a good player, and is actually one of our best. The problem is that the relationship between him and the club has broken down to the point where the only positive solution for both parties is a parting of the ways.
As a fan I'm not really interested in whose fault it is, I expect both parties have to share a proportion of the blame. It's just sad that one of our own has got to the point where he has to leave despite being fairly successful with us (he is our 11th all time leading goal scorer, and he did it during a real downturn in our history) .
He is at least three times the player Antony is, and Antony was very successful at Real Betis in Spain. So I'd imagine Rashford being a better player and playing in a much better team in La Liga will do very well. And I genuinely hope he does. The only positive he can provide us now is by showing off how well we produce players. Which hopefully creates more competition for our players and inflates the money we receive for them.
{Ed077's Note - shouldn't the clubs FFPR situation be open information? Afterall their financial reports are publicly posted ?
29 Jan 2025 23:23:57
What about Jonathan David from Lille. Anyone heard any potential interest from Utd bearing in mind he is out of contract in the summer so should be relatively cheap this transfer wundow.
1.) 30 Jan 2025 12:43:55
They were debating him on MOTD last night. Supposedly not ready for a top side was the consensus, which we're not, but he will be available free come the end of the season and therefore maybe on the cheap for a few days so maybe a good option for someone.
2.) 30 Jan 2025 14:47:38
He is another one of those players that seems to get a lot of mention in the transfer window and we get linked to as a slightly cheaper option who scores a good amount of goals. For some reason nothing from any team ever comes close to him leaving which suggests he is either happy where he is or teams do not think he will make the step up.
Not sure what the truth is but with our current forward line I would be willing to take a punt on him.
3.) 30 Jan 2025 15:33:28
Can he put the ball in the onion bag?
4.) 30 Jan 2025 15:36:34
The latest Media Mumbles about us involve Mathys Tel, 19yo, Bayern Munich forward who wants away for more game time. His stats this season are a virtual flatline.
I know bringing on our Academy/ u21's has been done to death over the past week or so but has anyone seen the highlights of the u21's v Oldham last night? 5-0, all in the second half and quite easily could have been 8.
Obi was everywhere, same for Kone - the whole team running their tripes out for each other the whole 90.
I hope RA gives one or two of them the last ten minutes towards the end of the season.
Whatever, but on last nights showing, the future looks bright.
5.) 30 Jan 2025 17:07:38
I think a few of us hoped that Ten Hag would look to the academy, but it never happened. Hopefully Amorim will take a different approach.
6.) 30 Jan 2025 20:12:15
Grim
Collyer, Mainoo, Garnacho all came from there and were promoted by ETH. I mean that's pretty decent going if you ask me. I think it's a case of players in the academy not being ready. Amorim has been here for months and hasn't promoted one yet.
7.) 30 Jan 2025 22:27:14
Tel off to Spurs apparently NTTL.
8.) 31 Jan 2025 09:30:02
I think we need an experienced striker loan if possible. Getting another youngster in on loan, when we have plenty already seems pointless.
9.) 31 Jan 2025 11:43:54
I wouldn't be against signing Jonathan David, I think he's a good player who could potentially fit into a couple of positions in Amorim's system.
However, I'd only want him signed if he was a genuine target based on his skill set and with a specific role in the team in mind. I don't want us to sign square pegs for round holes just because they are cheap or available.
10.) 31 Jan 2025 12:37:40
. read Zirkzee.
18 Dec 2024 19:15:11
Rumours of Rashford to Barcelona as part of a poss exchange deal. Might just be lazy journalism but I can see him thriving in tbe Spanish league with a team like Barca.
1.) 18 Dec 2024 21:43:55
They don't have the finances to register him.
Would Olmo though, perfect for the 10 and Barcelona seem unable to register him.
2.) 18 Dec 2024 22:27:03
Having a player on extortionate wages very nearly bankrupted them a few years ago lol.
3.) 19 Dec 2024 15:24:01
Didn't they sell off a lot of future incomes for cash up front last year? I can't see the problems easing for them at all.
4.) 20 Dec 2024 05:53:21
Barca do a lot financial engineering just to keep going. Their finances are a mess and their wage bill is huge. They need to get some players off their books. Its crazy given the talent that they produce from their academy which is the best in football but still manage to get themselves into this kind of trouble.
5.) 20 Dec 2024 15:59:25
When a club are having to use the wage space of injured players just to register their summer signing for another 6 months, you cannot see them going for a high wage player like Rashfodd.
But it's Barcelona and they like kicking the financial can down road, so who knows.
6.) 21 Dec 2024 08:10:42
Well Barcelona have a few players we’d do well to look at if true. Let’s see.
As for Rashford, I think his ate was finally sealed after he came on against Arsenal. The “performance” he put in was the worst I’ve seen anybody in a Utd shirt.
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04 Aug 2026 23:23:48
With Sancho finding it hard to get a new club and realising he isn't as great as he thought he was. I wonder how much that will be playing on Rashford's mind.
1.) 05 Aug 2026 07:48:07
I think Sancho could find a club tomorrow if he and his agents weren’t expecting 100-200k per week.
Rashford must be now thinking that, with the only concrete interest coming from Turkey, knocking down and staying at Utd and playing in a better league is surely the only way forward for him.
2.) 05 Aug 2026 10:06:36
If Rashford looked for a salary that he could justify, then there would be plenty of clubs interested in signing him despite his reputation.
3.) 05 Aug 2026 10:18:19
We have no idea as to what salary Rashford is looking for, Ken.
4.) 05 Aug 2026 10:32:18
Sancho is enjoying his freedom.
5.) 05 Aug 2026 10:34:54
I know he is trying to maintain his current salary for a loan deal, as that's widely reported and was the case in the deal he had at Barcelona.
I'm not sure what he wants for a permanent move, but it's too much to incite any offers from tier 1 or tier 2 clubs so far.
6.) 05 Aug 2026 11:45:29
I wonder if Barca come in late on with a low-ball bid if he hasn't moved to another club.
02 Aug 2026 23:13:59
I can't see where Zirksee fits into our team but I can't help feeling that he is very underrated. Is an intelligent player and in the right team will do very well. In many ways he reminds me of Berbatov.
1.) 03 Aug 2026 08:10:15
5 goals in 56 appearances in the Premier League.
He is very clearly not good enough.
2.) 03 Aug 2026 08:43:50
He reminds you of Berbatov. Gemma Collins reminds me of Kylie, in that they are both female.
3.) 03 Aug 2026 09:04:28
Not fit to lace Dimitar's boots, and I doubt he ever will be.
But I stand to be corrected, at which point I will happily eat humble pie.
4.) 03 Aug 2026 11:32:36
He reminds me more of Sideshow Bob.
5.) 03 Aug 2026 12:37:34
Quite like Zirkzee. Clearly has good feet, and is technically strong. But, for the life of me, I don't know what kind of player he is?
He could have knuckled down and said right, I'll play No9 back up and learn the craft, but he's shown neither the ability nor the willingness to do so.
6.) 03 Aug 2026 17:44:55
I think Zirkzee is a good player in the wrong league. He has bags of ability, but that ability, imo, is better for a different league to the Premier League.
30 Jul 2026 10:04:30
Howe's gone at Newcastle. Would guess Arsenal will get Bruno G. Will they then sell Lewis Hall? And are Utd seriously interested in him anyway.
Got to feel for the toon supporters who see their best players and a gd manager going.
1.) 30 Jul 2026 12:09:37
The rumoured new manager is an underwhelming choice, too. I remember the fans all celebrating the change of ownership. Not looking too special now, is it?
2.) 30 Jul 2026 12:46:41
Ajh,
Judge them at the end of the season. They still might surprise a few teams.
3.) 30 Jul 2026 12:49:54
It's got the vibes of when Rosenior was appointed at Chelsea, with the club opting for a younger hip manager from a sister club. If Bruno G leaves, they've literally ripped up years of good work and will look like a mid-table team very quickly.
4.) 30 Jul 2026 12:52:45
I really don't see the Eddie Howe hype, other than the fact that he is English. He had a couple of good seasons with Newcastle, but overall, his tenure has been underwhelming - especially given the massive financial backing he received.
For a bit of perspective, look at the managers we have moved on from. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jose Mourinho, and Erik Ten Hag all outperformed Howe on paper, yet they were sacked for less.
We were completely right to move on from our previous managers, but if their records weren't deemed good enough for a top club, Howe's record certainly shouldn't be hyped up as elite. When you strip away the 'tactical mastermind' media narrative, his underlying numbers just don't match the heavy investment.
5.) 30 Jul 2026 13:49:23
Thank Christ Tuchel extended his contract. :D
6.) 30 Jul 2026 19:40:18
I think he did well. You could argue it was the best spell since Keegan, and a stint a bit like Keegan, although he did win a trophy. They had good times with him. He then gave them hope, and a first trophy for decades. That's a great achievement.
A bit like Spurs with the Bale money, they bought badly after selling star players. He should sit tight and wait for his next role, as I think his stock is still high enough for a tilt at one of the bigger clubs.
7.) 31 Jul 2026 08:11:39
He looked tired in his last interview. That Newcastle job is a tough one.
Sit tight, get some rest, wait for Tuchel to self implode and voila, he'll be the new England head coach in 2027.
20 Jul 2026 15:46:06
Sad news about Keegan. Great player, passionate about the game. Mighty mouse indeed, small in size but a huge personality.
1.) 20 Jul 2026 17:44:24
Very sad.
RIP Kevin Keegan.
2.) 20 Jul 2026 22:56:49
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner, and I think he is still incredibly underrated in English football history. For me, he suffers because he is always compared to King Kenny in the minds of many, but he was a truly magnificent player when I was growing up. RIP.
3.) 20 Jul 2026 23:02:19
And he always played with a smile on his face.
4.) 21 Jul 2026 07:23:02
Never liked him as a player whilst he was playing for "them", but greatly admired the way he carried himself during and after his career.
Loved him when he was not in red.
A great ambassador for the game, and, by all accounts, a great bloke who will be sadly missed.
RIP Kev.
19 Jul 2026 23:16:22
Congrats to Spain, deserved winners. I love the Argentina will to win, just not how they go about it with dirty fouls.
More saliently for England and Utd, it shows once again how important it is to have really top technical players, especially in midfield.
Players who keep the ball, don't give it away and definitely not just lump it. Players who have composure and the confidence in their ability to retain possession and probe and have a bit of creativity too.
1.) 20 Jul 2026 00:53:01
The referees were instructed to keep the game flowing and not card for petty fouls. That led to a team like Argentina showing the world how poor football can really be. In their last 3 matches, they had so many bad challenges that should have resulted in yellows. Some of which were reds. When they finally do get a second yellow for launching a player into the stratosphere, they still have the audacity to complain about it.
They have surrounded refs. Surrounded injured players on the floor. Punched, elbowed, thrown to the ground. Even at the end, Paredes punched a player in the throat after the final whistle - he should get a retro ban. There is nothing at all impressive about that squad.
Would have been a disgrace if they had won.
Spain just did what Spain do. They cherish the ball and look for good opportunities. Pretty simple really.
2.) 20 Jul 2026 04:18:57
I'm sure the vast majority of other nationals were hoping Spain would win.
Argentina actually have some excellent players. When they go behind, they play some exciting football. Until then, their games are the antithesis of the beautiful game.
I understand how FIFA may want the games to flow, but there's two approaches to make that happen. If referees don't give out cards when justified, then the dirty play just gets worse.
Players will take advantage. If referees give out cards for bad fouls, holding and constant talking back to the referees, and preventing free kicks and penalties from being taken expeditiously, then the players will stop doing it, and the game will flow better. Take that France Panama game. How could one possibly maintain that the game flowed better with the way that game was managed?
28 Jul 2026 21:04:05
If you were the parent of such a young boy, would you not be protective, knowing how clubs tend to look after their own interests first and foremost?
27 Jul 2026 23:59:51
Thanks for the insight.
24 Jul 2026 00:00:50
I don't think Sesko is clinical, but he is better than Mateta. He's still young and will get better. I agree we need a more clinical one, but who? I would take Vlahovic on a free if he is available. He has played at a high level, and is built for our league.
23 Jul 2026 20:05:08
Eric, if Rashford plays to his potential, he could do well, but will he?
Shappy, Mateta is a big lump and will hold up play to allow players to join attacks, but he is far from clinical with his finishing. None of the other four we already have are replacements for Sesko and able to lead the line and guarantee 20 goals a season playing on that role.
They are all best at coming inside off the wing.
If Bruno is injured, who is so creative? Mount is, but too often injured. Santos and Tielemans will create, but nowhere near the level of Bruno.
20 Jul 2026 19:10:32
I hope you are right, and the move works, but I would have thought that a totally focused young player would just make sure to stay away from negative influences in their locale rather than move city.
05 Aug 2026 11:45:29
I wonder if Barca come in late on with a low-ball bid if he hasn't moved to another club.
05 Aug 2026 11:44:02
In today's inflated market it's money well spent. He is a quality player who will make Arsenal stronger. They are doing what a top team should do. Sign better, please, as much as possible, to consolidate their position.
05 Aug 2026 11:42:12
Hope there is a buy back clause.
04 Aug 2026 12:39:18
Mount as backup striker??? Really??
03 Aug 2026 15:21:06
I don't think getting the huge figures they sold Isaak Tonali and prob Bruno G is shambolic.