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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.
02 Mar 2022 23:34:16
Ancelotti is being touted as a possible Utd manager. What are peoples thoughts about him?
1.) 02 Mar 2022 23:39:31
He’s great.
2.) 03 Mar 2022 05:16:06
Good manager but seems unrealistic. That he’d leave Madrid. Feel like it’s just links to make it seem like we looked other than Poch.
3.) 03 Mar 2022 08:35:54
im still in shock he went everton, they had a top manager and didn't use him.
he could have with some investment and time made them a decent team.
4.) 03 Mar 2022 08:58:58
No thanks, for the job we need done he'd be completely the wrong man.
5.) 03 Mar 2022 10:16:31
Good manager, but I would put him in the same category as Zidane. Someone who is tactically flexible and is good at getting the best out of a team of talented ego's who may have lost a little drive or direction.
Not the kind of manager to perform a rebuild, develop young players, create a distinct style of play etc.
6.) 03 Mar 2022 13:08:42
agree shappy, he's a decent manager but he's a manager of 10-15 years ago
hopefully he's not one of the choices.
7.) 03 Mar 2022 16:53:30
He wasn't on the list of managers that ED002 provided us with.
8.) 04 Mar 2022 23:57:57
Shappy, Good manager, but I would put him in the same category as Zidane. Someone who is tactically flexible and is good at getting the best out of a team of talented ego's. Isn't that exactly what you need?
02 Dec 2021 22:36:29
So Carrick departs. suggests either he has a potential job offer or that the new manager wants a clean sweep.
1.) 03 Dec 2021 02:11:10
I think it’s possible he just wanted a break. He got a ton of stick for the last few months under Ole and probably didn’t see the fans accepting him. Or maybe he was in line for assistant after Phelan and now there’s no chance of that.
2.) 03 Dec 2021 06:41:33
We should applaud Carrick, he is not waiting around to be paid off, had the courage to go before pushed. Well done Michael. If only Phelan, McKenna and co had the same conviction.
I watched Carrick and the player was quality, his way of leaving quality.
3.) 03 Dec 2021 07:39:57
Agree Red Man. Did a great job at keeping us on track once Ole was sacked, and leaves with his had held high. Fine midfielder for us too in his day and think he will be in demand when he decides to return to the dugout for a decent championship club.
4.) 03 Dec 2021 08:27:42
15 years service to the club. He will be as disappointed as any of us with the last few years but stuck around to help the club in the last 3 games. Great player and classy guy.
5.) 03 Dec 2021 08:57:22
Agree Redman. Plus not wanting a long emotional goodbye shows the class of the guy.
6.) 03 Dec 2021 09:33:13
Class act in every respect and very underrated as a player by many. How we could do with him in the team today. Seems he genuinely just wanted a break and after 15 years service nobody can begrudge him.
7.) 03 Dec 2021 09:39:30
The guy deserves a flag or maybe even a statute ?
On a serious note I think it just makes sense that he walks away while his stock is at it's highest. As a caretaker he won in Spain against Villarreal, drew at Stamford bridge against top to the table Chelsea, and beat Arsenal at home.
I mean 10 days ago we'd have snatched their hand off if we were offered those results given how we had played so far this season.
Results wise I don't think he could have done any better.
Maybe a few other sides might look at that and think he's worth a gamble.
Whereas if he stayed until the end of the season and then Rangnick and the club decided he wasn't good enough and he was sacked, it'd make getting his next job much harder.
Or maybe he feels his friend and former boss was unfairly sacked and is simply walking away on principal.
Who knows, but he was a fantastic player for us, and he has no doubt tried his best as a coach. It's hard to tell how good he is as the whole set up just wasn't working. Maybe he's a better coach than many give him credit for, or maybe he isn't good enough for the highest level.
I do wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours and he will always be welcomed back at Old Trafford.
8.) 03 Dec 2021 10:13:27
How embarrassing it was to read so many continually slagging him off as a player. You know who you are. Good luck Michael. Thank you.
9.) 03 Dec 2021 10:48:42
i doubt he's got any jobs in line.
dont forget him and the others that were with ole are just as to blame for the poor season so far. why mkenna is still there and phelan i do not know.
10.) 03 Dec 2021 11:02:42
Bolger,
We literally have no idea what jobs the staff were doing or whether Ole was listening to them or delegating or just making all the big decisions himself. McKenna is highly rated and working with the right manager will hopefully so well at the club. I’m not sure phelan will last too much longer.
Carrick has done a good job in the last couple of weeks, it can’t have been easy and he’s managed to steady what was very much a sinking ship at Watford, so fair play. It gives Ralf something to work with straight away and a bit of confidence going into Sunday. He will then have a week on the training ground with the players, hopefully he plays kids against Young Boys and sees if any of them are ready, Fernandez, Amad, Hannibal, Mengi, Elanga perhaps, just to take a look at them and give the first team a week of coaching in his new system before the mad Christmas run.
11.) 03 Dec 2021 12:11:08
i have respect for Carrick for his handling of the last couple of weeks and his playing career especially.
Am just a little disappointed he didn't decide to learn from Rangnick for 6 months and then take his break.
It would have been completely different philosophy and training ideas compared to Jose and Ole and he could have benefited from that immensely.
On the other hand I can understand why he feels it is the right time to leave.
Probably a huge learning curve involved and thus even less time for his family and probably would still have had to endure the stick from the fans.
All the best, let's hope he does evolve into a more expansive style of play before he comes back to the club as manager.
12.) 03 Dec 2021 13:12:01
Jonny, I think that's a really great point. Many of the world's top managers have learned a lot from Rangnick. Carrick may have just passed up the learning opportunity of a life time.
13.) 03 Dec 2021 19:13:19
Classy player and even more of a classy man. He leaves with his held high to spend some quality time with his family. i wish him the best in whatever the future holds for him.
14.) 04 Dec 2021 09:32:18
Ralf wanted to keep him but sometimes you just need a break from the intensity of it all I guess. Who knows after a 6 month sabbatical the new manager may want to bring him back on board.
Personally I think if he does want to pursue a career in coaching it would do him no harm to search for a role abroad in Spain, Germany or Italy and learn away from the spotlight.
15.) 07 Dec 2021 05:36:51
Every post about MC is spot on but to be honest I think he also feels responsible for the slump and decided a clean break and fresh start for everyone was best.
22 Nov 2020 23:43:25
If there are any legs in the press stories about Juve wanting Pogba and Inter wanting to swap Fred with Ericsson I would be up for that. Then I would go all out to get Declan Rice to be the new Matic.
{Ed002's Note - (a) They might be interested at the right price. (b) Inter want Eriksen moved on as soon as possible, preferably in January. If Manchester United were interested it would be as a Bruno Fernandes replacement.}
1.) 23 Nov 2020 10:19:05
Last year I was hoping United would sign Eriksen as we need an attacking midfielder. However, Bruno is our best player by a mile and VDB (while not getting much game time so far) is a great replacement for him as well as others in our midfield.
I'd much rather see us sign a defensive midfielder who is an improvement on Fred and Matic. The issue is we have too many players already so adding to that would be a problem.
2.) 23 Nov 2020 10:27:36
What happened with Eriksen Ed? Seems to have lost his way?
{Ed002's Note - It has not worked out and he is not a natural fit in the side and has asked to leave.}
3.) 23 Nov 2020 11:24:25
I like Eriksson. But now with bruno they fill the same role essentially so no need to go for him now.
Although there could all be clubs in for bruno soon enough and he may well get tempted to leave so maybe not a futile link.
4.) 23 Nov 2020 11:31:24
Not to sound too cryptic Ed but do we need to be looking at Bruno Fernandes replacements?
{Ed002's Note - It is not a position Manchester United are looking to add to right now as far as I understand.}
5.) 23 Nov 2020 11:34:44
Ed002 that is probably the second or third time you have mentioned a player being a Bruno Fernandes replacement. Is something going on with Bruno behind the scenes with him may be leaving the club soon?
{Ed002's Note - People keep asking about AM players who would be first choice - the only way that would work is if BF were moving on.}
6.) 23 Nov 2020 12:00:09
Ah ok, understood. Thanks Ed.
7.) 23 Nov 2020 12:39:45
Grass isn't always greener Eric79.
8.) 23 Nov 2020 21:06:54
I’d Eriksen for Pogba.
9.) 24 Nov 2020 00:46:36
Thanks Ed 02 for your reply. Could not Bruno and Ericsson work together a bit like De Bruyne and Silva did for City?
{Ed002's Note - I think it unlikely.}
10.) 26 Nov 2020 11:26:56
He’s even slower than Matic. Finished as a decent player years ago.
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23 May 2025 10:17:33
Not one Utd player in the new England squad. Kinda sums up things.
1.) 23 May 2025 11:47:56
We only really have 4 players that had England potential. Maguire, Shaw, Mount and Mainoo.
The latter 3 have been injured most of the season.
{Ed025's Note - if any of them are anywhere near the England squad Kurtis, it would make for a very poor England side mate..
20 May 2025 22:17:29
Just want to say as much as I hated that he played for the noisy neighbours it has been a pleasure (except when playing against us) to watch De Bruyne. Top professional and midfield genius.
1.) 20 May 2025 23:58:46
Agreed one of the greats. They'll struggle to replace him but it's time.
2.) 21 May 2025 01:07:36
Super fantastic player, been absolutely fantastic for them and the EPL, it’s been a pleasure to watch him.
3.) 21 May 2025 09:35:22
Fair play to De Bruyne, great player and really has cemented his place in all time top premier league midfielders behind Scholes, Keane, Carrick, Anderson, Fletcher, Fernandes, Gerrard, Lampard, Vieira, Fabregas, Toure, Kante.
4.) 21 May 2025 10:12:16
You surely you don’t mean, behind as in not as good as that list ports! ?
5.) 21 May 2025 11:41:33
I think Fletcher gives de Bruyne a good run for his money any day :D.
20 May 2025 00:24:47
Wonder why West Ham Bowen doesn't seem to be a target for bigger clubs. He is very consistent. Works hard and has loads of talent plus he scores a decent amount.
1.) 20 May 2025 01:40:30
Please let’s not look at that level of player, plus could not stand the mouth of his wife, we would have the wannabe Beckhams without the quality on our hands… might as well have the Vardys too! And become a real circus we all ready have the ringmaster Onana.
2.) 20 May 2025 02:03:52
Iirc, Liverpool were linked with him quite strongly a few seasons ago, but a deal never materialized. Perhaps he’s happy where he is?
3.) 20 May 2025 09:43:09
There are a few solid performers about who never seem to push on. Maybe this is the season he does, he can definitely move up a notch. Kudos also capable of a step up.
Bit of a tangent but for all the fuss in a few Crystal Palace, Munoz doesn't seem to get much applause, think a few top clubs could use his energy down that right flank.
4.) 20 May 2025 14:13:33
Munoz would be the perfect fit for the RWB spot. I’d love to see him sign. But won’t happen unfortunately.
19 May 2025 00:59:31
I want Utd to win on Wednesday not least to shut up Martin Keown.
1.) 19 May 2025 08:40:54
It’s funny how much uproar there was over savage and Rio and their commentary during the Europa league, yet known is the most biased pundit out there, and his bitterness to anything United is clearly evident yet nobody says anything. Jordan is the only one who points it’s out quite regularly to keowns annoyance ?.
13 May 2025 21:19:59
Contrast the shabby way Utd is being run with the way Everton are moving to a new stadium but deciding to retain Goodison for their women's team in view of the grounds history.
1.) 13 May 2025 22:50:10
Ineos would tear down Old Trafford, sell the metal for scrap and charge fans £100 per brick.
2.) 14 May 2025 06:54:28
They're only moving them into Goodison because it would have cost more to renovate their current stadium to meet WSL requirements.
3.) 14 May 2025 08:17:45
Yes this is such a weird flex for Everton, they were all got knocking it down until yesterday.
21 May 2025 16:10:59
We need a physical presence to keep their centre backs occupied. I know he is not great but Hoijlund harries and it makes space for the midfielders and wingers.
Also it's almost certain that Spurs will aim for a high press with intensity and we need to escape the press at times by playing balls long.
20 May 2025 21:06:07
I would start with Hoijlund. He runs his socks off and latterly has begun to show a better performance in holding the ball up. Spurs are a big physical unit.
Zirkzee is a cleverer more technical player and I would have him on the bench to bring on maybe after 60mins or so.
19 May 2025 18:34:50
Martinez is not old in goalkeeper terms. Played at the highest level. Proven quality. Would demand a lot of our defenders and is not himself going to make anywhere near as many stupid mistakes as Onana. Even if he is with Utd for two years he should prove to be a steady influence and the challenge from him might even make Onana a up his game.
18 May 2025 00:03:09
Garnacho needs to stay.
15 May 2025 22:20:55
Jimbo red. Really Semenyo over Cunha? Cunha is far more talented and can play in many positions. He would be able to play in any of the top teams. Semenyo is a good player but I could never see him play as a number 8 or number 10 to the same level if at all. Cunha is a little bit Cantonaesque.
23 May 2025 17:45:44
Why don't the players earning £200k + A WEEK do the decent thing and step in and cover the wages of the lowly paid workers who are losing their jobs because those players are underperforming.
23 May 2025 00:40:56
Mumbles the problem is that realistically it's never going to happen that half the fans will leave on 10mins every game
More fundamental are the Glazers really to blame for the dross we see on the pitch. They don't pick the team nor do they pick which new players are bought.
The managers decide who to buy and it's the managers who have bought badly wasting 100s of millions of pounds. In the last ten years there are a handful of players who have made a significant positive impact. That's where the real problem is.
22 May 2025 19:52:34
Downsie I hope that was written tongue in cheek. Utd had no imagination no passion no cutting edge and tactically were poor.
Yoro had a decent game
Maguire was no more than ok
Amad was reasonable first half but faded almost into obscurity second half.
22 May 2025 19:49:28
Agree AJH and what chances has he had to get any rhythm since coming back from injury. People have short memories.
22 May 2025 19:48:02
Understand your point about the fans but as we have seen whatever we do carries little weight with the board.
I would hope that the team feel embarrassed enough after last night to have a real go on Sunday to say sorry to all who made the journey to Bilbao. not holding my breath though.
Its clear the squad lack confidence so us booing is not going to help them. The manager had been saying all season that he knows the team is not good enough so I think we just have to wait and see who he is able to bring in during the summer. Given that there won't be many takers for our players and that potential buyers will know of our poor finances it's going to be very tough to sell and sign anyone for decent money.
I would like RA to play the kids on Sunday. We have nothing to play for except pride and we might as well start the rebuild now.