DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 36 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Thoughts on the upcoming season mate?? I know it's only pre-season but you have started well enough, that absolute mauling of Liverpool must have been satisfying.. What's the general feeling so far.. has to be a bit more positive surely It’s only pre season but the style of play is so much better to watch. Sancho, Rashford, Martial. It really should work. I’m hopeful but we’ll see. If we have the calming presence of De Jong in that midfield, I’ll start to feel hopeful. Until then, it’ll be another false dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: If we have the calming presence of De Jong in that midfield, I’ll start to feel hopeful. Been reading that we were trying to rob him, or at least made inquiries to that end... If Barca want to clear the decks for more incoming then they will have to concede on the asking price at some point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,400 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Palace's first team are playing Gillingham today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Bluewolf said: Been reading that we were trying to rob him, or at least made inquiries to that end... If Barca want to clear the decks for more incoming then they will have to concede on the asking price at some point.. We made no such inquiries. Just Barca correspondents trying to get United to act fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, DeadLinesman said: It’s only pre season but the style of play is so much better to watch. Sancho, Rashford, Martial. It really should work. I’m hopeful but we’ll see. If we have the calming presence of De Jong in that midfield, I’ll start to feel hopeful. Until then, it’ll be another false dawn Eriksen should be good alongside Martinez no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Just now, Danny said: Eriksen should be good alongside Martinez no? In a pivot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 971 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 48 minutes ago, The Palace Fan said: Palace's first team are playing Gillingham today. Just seen the line ups haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 32 minutes ago, Cicero said: In a pivot? 3 man midfield, Fernandes push forward and Eriksen drift to the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Danny said: 3 man midfield, Fernandes push forward and Eriksen drift to the left. Asking an awful lot from Martinez there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Cicero said: We made no such inquiries. Just Barca correspondents trying to get United to act fast. To be honest mate, unless you have a seat on the board I don't think you know anymore about what our plans are than anyone else... It's just the usual pre-season guff that no-one really cares about until they actually sign... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: To be honest mate, unless you have a seat on the board I don't think you know anymore about what our plans are than anyone else... It's just the usual pre-season guff that no-one really cares about until they actually sign... Believe me when I say that I would love De Jong and I think he's perfect in our set up, but no one reputable is claiming we have any interest. Shitehouse Romero is the only one saying we do because of Boehly's meeting with Laporta a couple weeks back, but this was just a formal introduction for future business. Everything about it screams putting pressure on United to buy De Jong and to take on the deferred wages owed to De Jong, because registering their new signings are completely dependent on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,178 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 hours ago, DeadLinesman said: It’s only pre season but the style of play is so much better to watch. Sancho, Rashford, Martial. It really should work. I’m hopeful but we’ll see. If we have the calming presence of De Jong in that midfield, I’ll start to feel hopeful. Until then, it’ll be another false dawn Hasn't Martial generally been better for you in matches where you've played some sort of possession football, but also generally looked shite when you play counterattacking stuff? So I think the new manager will end up making him look a hell of a lot better than he has for the past few seasons. I guess the worry for Manchester United fans is how much of this is just enthusiasm for their players from not having Rangnick around and once they get a bit tired of him will the momentum fall like it did for Solksjaer and how much of it is actually because of the new manager with a new system? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Cicero said: Asking an awful lot from Martinez there. Right back or left back drops in to a back 3 if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Cicero said: Believe me when I say that I would love De Jong and I think he's perfect in our set up, but no one reputable is claiming we have any interest. Shitehouse Romero is the only one saying we do because of Boehly's meeting with Laporta a couple weeks back, but this was just a formal introduction for future business. Everything about it screams putting pressure on United to buy De Jong and to take on the deferred wages owed to De Jong, because registering their new signings are completely dependent on it. In fairness you said similar about Bayern not being favourites for De Ligt and he’s joining now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Danny said: In fairness you said similar about Bayern not being favourites for De Ligt and he’s joining now I think in that case reputable sources were saying Bayern had interest. No one is saying we've approached Barcelona for De Jong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,497 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Martinez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,178 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 11 hours ago, MUFC said: Martinez. I agree, let's get Ten Hag out and get Roberto Martinez in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 What's the chances of Eriksen starting often for Man U? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander 166 Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Either regularly or every time they find themselves going behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Redcanuck 175 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Stan said: That's odd because there are other reports that say he had Ten Hag's permission to leave. Either way it doesn't look good and he should have stayed til the end of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,178 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I think the way Ronaldo's acted this summer has been very poor. If he wanted out of Man Utd, he could and should have let them know earlier. Everyone knew they were getting a new manager, he could have done the new guy and the club a favour by letting him know he wants to move on this summer before the season ended. Then his suggestion that he signs a new contract, goes on loan this season to a CL club, and returns to United once they've qualified for the CL... floated by Mendes... is just an absurd suggestion. Tie him to the club for a year longer and have him return a year older and a year's worth of wear and tear... so he gets a chance to play for United in the CL again... even though he's part of that side that failed to qualify for it this year. It's a bit appalling after returning a year ago to a lot of fanfare, to turn on the clubs, fans, and players like that acting like he's too big to help them fight to where he wants them to be. He's as responsible as any other United player for them not being a CL club this season. He fought hard for this move - he didn't have to turn down City for United - and now he's back at a club he's considered a legend and he's really pissing over his whole legacy on his return. Now they're going to be starting a new season and it's not clear whether his heart is even in it... even though he's probably going to go into the season as United's most important attacking player. It's not great to go into a season with important players not believing in their teammates or in the new manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I also think the way Ronaldo's acted this summer has been very poor. If he wanted out of Man Utd, he could and should have let them know earlier. Everyone knew they were getting a new manager, he could have done the new guy and the club a favour by letting him know he wants to move on this summer before the season ended. Then his suggestion that he signs a new contract, goes on loan this season to a CL club, and returns to United once they've qualified for the CL... floated by Mendes... is just an absurd suggestion. Tie him to the club for a year longer and have him return a year older and a year's worth of wear and tear... so he gets a chance to play for United in the CL again... even though he's part of that side that failed to qualify for it this year. It's a bit appalling after returning a year ago to a lot of fanfare, to turn on the clubs, fans, and players like that acting like he's too big to help them fight to where he wants them to be. He's as responsible as any other United player for them not being a CL club this season. He fought hard for this move - he didn't have to turn down City for United - and now he's back at a club he's considered a legend and he's really pissing over his whole legacy on his return. Now they're going to be starting a new season and it's not clear whether his heart is even in it... even though he's probably going to go into the season as United's most important attacking player. It's not great to go into a season with important players not believing in their teammates or in the new manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,178 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 53 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: I also think the way Ronaldo's acted this summer has been very poor. If he wanted out of Man Utd, he could and should have let them know earlier. Everyone knew they were getting a new manager, he could have done the new guy and the club a favour by letting him know he wants to move on this summer before the season ended. Then his suggestion that he signs a new contract, goes on loan this season to a CL club, and returns to United once they've qualified for the CL... floated by Mendes... is just an absurd suggestion. Tie him to the club for a year longer and have him return a year older and a year's worth of wear and tear... so he gets a chance to play for United in the CL again... even though he's part of that side that failed to qualify for it this year. It's a bit appalling after returning a year ago to a lot of fanfare, to turn on the clubs, fans, and players like that acting like he's too big to help them fight to where he wants them to be. He's as responsible as any other United player for them not being a CL club this season. He fought hard for this move - he didn't have to turn down City for United - and now he's back at a club he's considered a legend and he's really pissing over his whole legacy on his return. Now they're going to be starting a new season and it's not clear whether his heart is even in it... even though he's probably going to go into the season as United's most important attacking player. It's not great to go into a season with important players not believing in their teammates or in the new manager. Crazy how much you and I are alike! Fuck, does that mean I'm older than Gandalf too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcanuck 175 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Strange that your posts are almost identical, but who ever the author is you are right. Ronaldo should have let United know he wanted out as soon as we eliminated from last year's top four. United may have been able to have sold him, who to I have no idea, and had more time to bring in a replacement. His attitude has certainly destroyed his reputation with a lot of Unjted fans and the way this is ending its a shame he came back at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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