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23 Nov 2025 14:40:06
Talks of Utd going for Joao Gomes in the January window, £44m is the fee mentioned. Good addition? Anybody seen him play more than I have? If so, how good is he?
1.) 23 Nov 2025 15:01:08
Very good player (Ed001 agrees too) . He is a good all rounded midfielder with a lot of energy and stamina. I don't want him instead for say Anderson but if we intent to buy three cms and Gomez is one of them i would be happy.
2.) 23 Nov 2025 15:30:18
He's very good. As with what Heaven said, if he's one of 2 or 3 CM additions in the next couple of windows I'd be thrilled.
3.) 23 Nov 2025 21:56:03
He'd be a great signing, can play both the 6 or 8, mobile, energetic, physically commanding, and strong defensively/winning the ball back.
We need at least two midfield signings by the start of next season. João Gomes makes a lot of sense, especially if we then went on to sign Anderson who'd pair really well with him.
4.) 24 Nov 2025 10:21:05
He should give us what we expect from Ugarte and help close our games.
5.) 24 Nov 2025 23:43:02
Agree but I don't think he is great player. Better than we have but nowhere near elite level. I suppose that's where we are but it's depressing when you recall the calibre of top top midfielders we used to have.
25 Oct 2022 12:05:13
Question For ED002.
Is there any truth in United making an offer for Michael Edwards as sporting director ED?
{Ed002's Note - Manchester United want Edwards to lead the recruitment and negotiation side of things - but the relationship with outhers is unclear.}
1.) 25 Oct 2022 13:08:02
ED002,
Would he be a good appointment?
{Ed002's Note - It depends on what he is expected to do.}
2.) 25 Oct 2022 14:09:18
ED002,
Don a clown suit and join the rest of the circus?
3.) 25 Oct 2022 20:32:43
I'm guessing nothing is agreed Ed02 as the report suggests that we've made a 'hugely attractive offer' to him.
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any agreement.}
4.) 25 Oct 2022 21:18:12
Well for a team that wasted over a billion on crap in a few years paying somebody a kings ransom to spend the next billion properly would probably be a sensible choice.
5.) 26 Oct 2022 07:26:04
What a coup it would be to get him.
Hopefully they're not that silly as to not play to his strengths.
6.) 26 Oct 2022 12:19:59
Thanks Ed002.
22 Aug 2022 12:34:50
Hi Ed002, hope you're well.
Is there anything truth in Pedro Neto being offered to United? Would bite their hand off for him, super player!
{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}
1.) 22 Aug 2022 13:43:31
I rate him too. Would be happy to get him, unfortunately don’t think we hold any interest.
2.) 22 Aug 2022 14:15:19
Personally I'd take him over Antony.
{Ed002's Note - Way back there was a discussion with his agent.}
25 May 2020 18:25:10
Nice to know Angel Gomes has signed a new contract. 🔴.
1.) 25 May 2020 21:16:20
Has it been confirmed Scholesy mate?
2.) 25 May 2020 21:40:41
Not that I’ve seen Damon but a lot of chat on twitter so I’d take it with a pinch of salt at the moment. If it’s true and he has signed then hopefully he kicks on. Not developed as we’ve expected when he made his debut. Maybe a loan spell would be good for him.
16 Feb 2019 14:03:45
If you have the time Ed002, which clubs are interested in Jadon Sancho? Rumours of United 'lining up a move'.
{Ed002's Note - Right now no one is interested as he is not for sale. In confirming Manchester City's option when asked this week Watzke also said there has been no approach for the player who is not for sale. When he left MC at least Spurs, Manchester United and Arsenal expressed an interest but he had his heart set on Dortmund that was in 2017.}
1.) 16 Feb 2019 16:25:46
Hardly a word about it till Dortmund came to town.
Complete fabrication i'd say.
Scholes. Just watch between now and the end of the season how often united are linked with players playing in any high profile game.
The easiest way to get clicks and readers is to link united with a player.
2.) 16 Feb 2019 19:56:11
I assume he still has a few years worth of development at dortmund left.
They have already agreed to sell pulisic to chelsea in the summer so no pressure on dortmund to sell him.
3.) 16 Feb 2019 21:47:19
Thanks Ed002.
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01 Feb 2026 20:22:34
What do you think of Lammens so far Ed001? Had someone say he hasn't kept many clean sheets but seems to concede some absolute screamers most week.
{Ed001's Note - he looks decent so far. Not done anything special yet but it is early days. He hasn't made any bad errors that I can think of either. Looks a good, solid all-round keeper.}
1.) 01 Feb 2026 21:14:43
I think he’s quietly been pretty good, hasn’t really made any errors leading to goals, has let a couple in that he maybe should have saved but that’s the same for all keepers. Compared to Onana he’s Schmeichel + Van Der Sar.
2.) 01 Feb 2026 22:10:36
The thing I’d like to see him work on is his aggression coming for crosses.
The goal against Arsenal was a classic example of a keeper being too meek. He tried to come for the ball, was bullied by opposition players in the box, and got nowhere near the corner, resulting in a goal. If you’re going to come for a cross, you need to drive through the mill of players and make sure you get it. There’s no point in half measures, you either use aggression to get to the ball, or stay on your line. He’s a big lad, he has the strength to push through players, but needs to use the force required to do it.
In general, I think more keepers need to do this against Arsenal. Their setpiece strategy is to put a wall of players in front of the keeper. Keepers can use their hands and shouldn’t be allowing anyone else to control the box. Maybe a few fist first charges for the ball might make Arsenal lads think twice about blocking off keepers.
3.) 01 Feb 2026 22:22:31
He is very solid. Some good reaction saves, good work on crosses - except when he is very badly crowded. Plays well from back generally except that one mistake when he made a recovery save.
What a difference he has made. Very happy with him as the choice. He will keep developing and looks like someone favel and co has got right.
4.) 02 Feb 2026 03:10:34
He is the signing of the summer IMO. He stabilises the back line, whatever the formation.
Imagine if we could have somehow let Ugarte go, and brought in say a Gallagher and Neves for a combined net outlay of circa 20m. we would have improved our midfield cattle, added another option and released the Bruno shackle to play him away from. the No8 role.
Our midfield is crap, even now. Watch against Fulham, we are tore to pieces too often.
5.) 02 Feb 2026 12:48:55
I think he’s an Ok keeper. He’s still young so plenty of room for growth. There’s been a few times he’s been beaten by curling shots from the corner of the box. He could either be unlucky or needs to work on his positioning, not sure which.
However, he can easily be classed as a great signing if for nothing else he’s stopped the constant worry and talk about a dodgy keeper that makes so many mistakes.
6.) 02 Feb 2026 17:56:22
He is Average EPL keeper we think he so good because look what he followed but TBF he handled the pressure well at a young age coming to United as number 1, so with some decent coaching and willing to learn he could progress rapidly but we seriously need a good number 2 to push him on.
7.) 02 Feb 2026 19:43:50
Hes been okay so far, haven't really made a mistake just feel a top keeper would save some of the goals he has conceded. Still youngish that he could improve.
27 Jan 2026 16:22:08
How was the game Ed001? Did Firmino start?
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, great game except for the result. First half was good but second half Firmino turned it on and scored 2, including the winner with the last kick to make it 3-2. I seen something similar happened in the Prem that day too....
I did miss a lot of the first half being interviewed by various TV stations in the region. This season so far I have been interviewed by TV from 5 different countries. I really should figure out a way to advertise the sites while doing them!}
1.) 27 Jan 2026 17:52:34
ED001,
Just wear a football transfers rumours T - Shirt, Hat ?.
{Ed001's Note - good idea, I should get some stuff printed up!}
2.) 27 Jan 2026 20:12:48
A beautiful 'RTFP' t-shirt would be amazing.
{Ed001's Note - yeah we always said we should make them to sell, but after Ed2 passed away I didn't want to profit off his passing. It would be good to have one to wear myself though. Great idea. I will have to take a trip to Dragon Mart I think, you can get anything made there cheap.}
3.) 27 Jan 2026 21:46:05
Maybe you could get a lead to a charity that he may have supported. I'd get one for a start.
4.) 28 Jan 2026 09:20:40
Sounds amazing Ed, plus got 2 goals. Yes, I preferred the last minute winner on Saturday though?. It was the wind.
{Ed001's Note - that was embarrassing. Slot really has completely lost the plot this season and Virgil has gone along for the ride.}
5.) 29 Jan 2026 10:11:23
Yh i'm surprised how bad youve been, you had really winnable fixtures in the last games too. Can see you missing out on the CL spots too if he stays.
{Ed001's Note - I agree, he is taking the club backwards, but he will just have a dig at Klopp for not getting in the Champions League a couple of years ago, like he did in the post-match presser last night. Deflect, deflect, deflect.}
6.) 29 Jan 2026 12:36:46
Sounds like Ten Hag at times, think he'll be gone by the summer though. Hope you get Glasner.
21 Jan 2026 13:21:03
Any chance of the weekend match review ed001?
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, I am doing it now. Sorry been a busy few days sorting out stuff and going to footie here. I probably won't be able to do next weekend's though, as I am going to Qatar to watch Al-Sadd v my local team here in the Asian Champions League. They did a really cheap deal and Al-Sadd have Bobby Firmino playing for them, so I couldn't not jump on it! I love Bobby as a player so much.}
1.) 21 Jan 2026 15:17:24
Amazing ed, only asking since we destroyed city, really upset we didn't score more.
Hope you enjoy the game, top player i must say. Will probably be about 10 steps ahead of his team mates though?.
{Ed001's Note - be great, travelling with the team as well, and get a free team shirt, hotel with brekkie included, all for less than 150 quid! I got the very last place, so well happy. Though I am going to have to remember not to start singing the Firmino song during the game!}
2.) 21 Jan 2026 16:29:20
Sounds like a really good fan experience, not like over here when the players walk past and act like you don't exist.
Do you live in Qatar atm or still in UAE?
{Ed001's Note - still in Dubai mate. To be fair the team here has a Klopp-like manager in Paulo Sousa, so they have to consider the fans, he wouldn't let them do otherwise. To be fair, most of the other lads watching probably have more money than the players, this is Dubai and it is locals that support the team....}
3.) 22 Jan 2026 18:25:06
Well i hope you enjoy it; got to make the most of your younger years ?.
{Ed001's Note - yeah, luckily I am still young.}
18 Jan 2026 12:08:29
Shootout to the one who shows what it means to be a Utd player, and that is Amad. Unbelievable, genuinely the perfect man utd player, the desire, effort, he doesn't stop running; technically brilliant. 11 Amads is all we need.
1.) 18 Jan 2026 13:04:14
Might be a bit short for a keeper ?.
2.) 18 Jan 2026 15:41:42
Cant be worse than Onana?.
3.) 18 Jan 2026 20:01:36
Who we still own ?.
09 Nov 2025 21:31:15
Regarding Ugarte, not sure if its been mentioned on here, but his reading and anticipation is really poor. Gave him a pass since it was his first season in a new league, more intensity, pace etc, but he just doesn't seem to have learnt, crazy how many times he dives into challenges and doesn't win the ball, even duels that are blatantly obvious he won't win, he still goes in for them and we're a man down on the opposition counter.
But the team looks to be getting better, his subs are sketchy to say the least but let's see if he learns, we have got better as the seasons gone on. However we do obviously need more signings; lack in quality from the bench is costing us points atm. Lwb is a priority, hear Mendes hasn't agreed a contract at PSG?, would be a hell of a signing but i'm dreaming.
Would really like to see a midfielder come in who can just control the game to put it simply, just pass and hold, we never have a good grip of the game when we have a lead, it's way too end to end but also unfair imo to ask Case and Bruno to do something they've never done.
Got some winnable fixtures after the break so onwards and upwards. Note, Mbeumo is bloody brilliant; so good. Will be a huge plus once its clicks for Cunha too.
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06 Jan 2026 18:35:13
Probably fits Nevilles idea of "Utd Dna", whatever the f that is! Genuinely embarrassing when they say this.
12 Oct 2025 17:38:34
That’s not what I said at all. I never told you not to take sportswashing seriously, I said don’t act like the Glazers are some moral alternative. And no, that’s not whataboutism, pointing out that both sides are rotten isn’t deflection, it’s context.
11 Oct 2025 16:18:45
And no, that’s not whataboutism, that’s just called having a memory. You don’t get to downplay one set of rotten politics just because it’s wrapped in a different flag.
If we’re talking morals, the Glazers have happily bankrolled people who create the mess, while the other lot are using football to cover theirs. One’s direct, one’s indirect, both are still rotten to the core.
One stinks less loud, that’s all. Still stinks.
11 Oct 2025 16:14:38
"Some prats I don’t like" is doing a lot of heavy lifting there and i’m not saying the UAE investors and the Glazers are identical, one’s a state trying to polish its image. But let’s not act like the Glazers are some neutral ‘just business’ owners either. Their money’s been tied up in nasty sh1t
If the point is moral high ground, there isn’t one. It’s picking between a sportswashing operation and parasites who’ve bled the club dry while funding war-mongers. Different flavours of the same ? sandwich. I just don’t want either anywhere near United. ”.
11 Oct 2025 14:30:01
You mention sportswashing but conveniently forget to mention the awful history of the glazer family in American politics DonRed?
Extremely large contributors to the Bush presidental campaign, which eventually led to an illegal war that killed millions?
Its only fair to mention both, two cheeks of the same arse as far as I care, but you must be fair. Again, I absolutely do not agree with sport washing nor would I endorse for any of these c**** to own the club, who are undoubtedly involved in atrocities across planet. No to both!
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29 Jan 2026 12:36:46
Sounds like Ten Hag at times, think he'll be gone by the summer though. Hope you get Glasner.
29 Jan 2026 10:11:23
Yh i'm surprised how bad youve been, you had really winnable fixtures in the last games too. Can see you missing out on the CL spots too if he stays.
{Ed001's Note - I agree, he is taking the club backwards, but he will just have a dig at Klopp for not getting in the Champions League a couple of years ago, like he did in the post-match presser last night. Deflect, deflect, deflect.}
28 Jan 2026 09:20:40
Sounds amazing Ed, plus got 2 goals. Yes, I preferred the last minute winner on Saturday though?. It was the wind.
{Ed001's Note - that was embarrassing. Slot really has completely lost the plot this season and Virgil has gone along for the ride.}
23 Jan 2026 10:18:39
Can see why Casemiro is leaving but hurts seeing him go before a few of the absolute crap here to be honest. wouldn't have opposed to a one year rolling deal for him.
22 Jan 2026 20:51:29
It was, genuinely not being an arse licker but I find your analysis to be top, better than what you seen on sky etc.
{Ed001's Note - now I am blushing! I look like the card Rodri got this week....}