Manchester United Discussion

[Stan]

7 minutes ago, Redcanuck said:

United need somebody to play in between Matic and Pogba, someone to take Pogba's defensive responsibilities.  The defence is not good enough to have Matic as the only cover.  

should have Herrera and Matic as the defensive midfielders (if you even need 2) then have Pogba in front of them and Rashford/Lingard either side of him, Lukaku up top. 

[The Liquidator]

22 minutes ago, Redcanuck said:

United need somebody to play in between Matic and Pogba, someone to take Pogba's defensive responsibilities.  The defence is not good enough to have Matic as the only cover.  

So is this an acceptance that Matic isnt good enough to do the roll he was supposed to have been bought for? Afterall, former United muppets have been accusing my club of being crazy of allowing our last seasons weakest player to leave for double his value to us who was the answer to making Pogba the free midfielder, yet here we are reading United still have to add more to allow the almost a 100m player to be able to play.

Some might say whoever is doing the buying at your club has his head up his ass (We already know your ex muppets have their heads there)...... Alas, that buying description tends to be a common theme for a few proper clubs 

[Redcanuck]

1 hour ago, Stan said:

should have Herrera and Matic as the defensive midfielders (if you even need 2) then have Pogba in front of them and Rashford/Lingard either side of him, Lukaku up top. 

I don't know why Herrera isn't used more by Mourinho.  He does do the job defensively, but probably likes something going forward.

[Redcanuck]

1 hour ago, The Liquidator said:

So is this an acceptance that Matic isnt good enough to do the roll he was supposed to have been bought for? Afterall, former United muppets have been accusing my club of being crazy of allowing our last seasons weakest player to leave for double his value to us who was the answer to making Pogba the free midfielder, yet here we are reading United still have to add more to allow the almost a 100m player to be able to play.

Some might say whoever is doing the buying at your club has his head up his ass (We already know your ex muppets have their heads there)...... Alas, that buying description tends to be a common theme for a few proper clubs 

I think it is more down to the CB's not being good enough, other than maybe Bailly.  Plus having two converted wingers in their mid 30's as full backs.

Though I would admit Matic lacks the speed to do the job on his own, hence Pogba having more defensive responsibilities than I would like. But I do think Matic was a good pick up and dont think we would have made top 4 with out him.

[Stan]

1 hour ago, Teso dos Bichos said:

Fact: In the 1999 season United lost 5 games the whole season, this City side has now lost 3 games in 6 days.

LMAO, did someone say greatest PL team ever?

we only lost 3 games the whole season in 15/16.

[Cicero]

6 minutes ago, Stan said:

we only lost 3 games the whole season in 15/16.

We only lost 1 in 04/05 

Conceded the fewest in history, most wins in history and got the most points in history. 

All before Mourinho and his heritage nonsence. 

Edited April 11, 2018 by Cicero

[Dr. Gonzo]

One time Arsenal lost 0 league games.

[LFCMadLad]

2 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said:

How’s your Champions League run going? 

[Stan]

Old Trafford expansion plans put on hold

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43740013

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Manchester United have been put off expanding the capacity of Old Trafford "in the near future" because of logistical problems.

Plans have been drawn up three times in the last decade with a view to redeveloping the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. That would take the capacity of England's biggest club ground to over 80,000.

However, with a railway line running directly behind it, and houses just beyond that, work on that stand is considered hugely complicated.

Unlike Liverpool, who last year increased the capacity of Anfield to more than 54,000 while continuing to host matches, United would probably have to vacate their stadium to allow the work to take place.

Both Tottenham and Chelsea - who will move into 60,000-capacity stadiums over the next few years - have the neutral option of Wembley as a home while work is in progress, but the only feasible local alternatives to Old Trafford are owned by rival clubs.

"It's a very complex engineering challenge to deliver," Manchester United managing director Richard Arnold said.

"It would be a multi-season challenge and it isn't certain that there's a way of doing it which doesn't render us homeless."

From the start of next season, Old Trafford's capacity will fall from just under 75,000 to 73,300 because of work required to accommodate higher numbers of disabled supporters.

Expansion of Old Trafford has been on the agenda for a number of years. Indeed, former manager Sir Alex Ferguson joked a higher roof on the main stand would be "somewhere to hang the press from".

The costs involved are enormous, though - probably in excess of £200m for around 10,000 extra seats with limited additional corporate facilities.

Improved technology means there is no longer a requirement to build over the main Manchester-Liverpool railway line that runs along the back of the south stand. But major logistical issues remain.

There is no space behind the stand, so the heavy machinery required for the project has no obvious place to go. Obviously, the pitch is out of bounds and the spaces at the sides of the stand are heavily populated by fans on matchdays. Furthermore, the stand itself holds the changing rooms, the TV gantry, press box and studios, all of which would need to be relocated.

 

bloody train lines. 

[The Liquidator]

 

United Fan thrilled with Jose's United, losing to West Brom Yesterday.

Not a Prawn Sarnie in sight!!

 

[Redcanuck]

2 hours ago, The Liquidator said:

 

United Fan thrilled with Jose's United, losing to West Brom Yesterday.

Not a Prawn Sarnie in sight!!

 

At least he got a few pints, I had to sit through that dross sober.

[Danny]

Does Mourinho speak to the press without moaning at one of his players?

[True Blue]

7 hours ago, Danny said:

Does Mourinho speak to the press without moaning at one of his players?

He then wonders why players turn against him. I am all for criticism but not in public and not on presses. There is a time and place for everything.

[LFCMadLad]

7 hours ago, Danny said:

Does Mourinho speak to the press without moaning at one of his players?

Who’s he slaughtered now? 

[Danny]

18 minutes ago, LFCMadLad said:

Who’s he slaughtered now? 

No one specifically but whoever he leaves out of the FA Cup game will be the recipient. Probably carry on the workplace bullying of Luke Shaw 

[Storts]

Likely to be Pogba and Sanchez they think.

Mind games of course from Jose

[Dr. Gonzo]

Their U23s got relegated.

[Cicero]

5 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Their U23s got relegated.

Trust the process

[DeadLinesman]

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Their U23s got relegated.

 No real surprise. We put far more emphasis into the U17 and U20’s. We don’t even play fringe squad players in that reserve team.

[Dr. Gonzo]

2 hours ago, DeadLinesman said:

 No real surprise. We put far more emphasis into the U17 and U20’s. We don’t even play fringe squad players in that reserve team.

Bit strange, though when you consider 3 of the last 5 years the United reserves won that league. But obviously they don't give a fuck about the U23s when the manager they brought in for them is Ricky Sbragia.

[DeadLinesman]

20 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Bit strange, though when you consider 3 of the last 5 years the United reserves won that league. But obviously they don't give a fuck about the U23s when the manager they brought in for them is Ricky Sbragia.

Darmian has played about twice in 5 months for the seniors and isn’t injured, yet has sat on his arse and not been called up to the reserves, even for match practice. Tells you everything you need to know.

[Dave]

Andreas Pereira has confirmed Valencia have informed his agent they want to buy him this summer but says his preference is to return to Manchester United next season.

Pereira is coming to the end of a season-long loan with Valencia, where he has made 28 appearances this season, scoring once and adding four assists.

[Cicero]

Martial leaving confirmed 

[LFCMadLad]

2 minutes ago, Cicero said:

Martial leaving confirmed 

Where? 

[Cicero]

Just now, LFCMadLad said:

Where? 

I'm not even baiting you ffs. Do you always have to nibble?