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Started by full back, November 10, 2006, 08:13:49 AM

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Armagh18

Massive loss. Suppose Mazouri could play as one of the 3, move Dalot to the right and play this new fella at lb?

What is wrong with that Shaw tosser? Any chance he gives us anything this year?

gawa316

Is it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least

Milltown Row2

Would have said it was massive a few weeks ago but he's actually played better
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

Armagh18

Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2025, 06:36:01 PMIs it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least
Fecker of an injury to come back from and thats not the first long term injury he's had. Any player United lose from the starting this definitely a blow at this stage when you're going to be relying on a man pushing 40 and Lindelof now to give us something

Captain Scarlet

So now will there be any change of formation?
Like when you see how adaptable other teams are, surely there needs to be some scope for tweaks.

Are there any decent short term loan options or the likes to fill the gap.
them mysterons are always killing me but im grand after a few days.sickenin aul dose all the same.

gawa316

Quote from: Armagh18 on February 03, 2025, 08:26:24 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2025, 06:36:01 PMIs it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least
Fecker of an injury to come back from and thats not the first long term injury he's had. Any player United lose from the starting this definitely a blow at this stage when you're going to be relying on a man pushing 40 and Lindelof now to give us something

But sure there are losing with him in the team so then briing in backs up and they lose, is hardly a massive loss

NAG1

Quote from: gawa316 on February 04, 2025, 01:58:15 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 03, 2025, 08:26:24 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2025, 06:36:01 PMIs it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least
Fecker of an injury to come back from and thats not the first long term injury he's had. Any player United lose from the starting this definitely a blow at this stage when you're going to be relying on a man pushing 40 and Lindelof now to give us something

But sure there are losing with him in the team so then briing in backs up and they lose, is hardly a massive loss

Problem seems to be that they have a ready made replacement with Yoro just to step in. But this means playing Maguire and De Ligt in together which exposes the team to pacey attacks down that side of the defence.
Maguire looked like he was running with lead boots on chasing back for the second goal at the weekend and to be fair he is one of the better performers recently.

Milltown Row2

Quote from: NAG1 on February 04, 2025, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 04, 2025, 01:58:15 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 03, 2025, 08:26:24 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2025, 06:36:01 PMIs it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least
Fecker of an injury to come back from and thats not the first long term injury he's had. Any player United lose from the starting this definitely a blow at this stage when you're going to be relying on a man pushing 40 and Lindelof now to give us something

But sure there are losing with him in the team so then briing in backs up and they lose, is hardly a massive loss

Problem seems to be that they have a ready made replacement with Yoro just to step in. But this means playing Maguire and De Ligt in together which exposes the team to pacey attacks down that side of the defence.
Maguire looked like he was running with lead boots on chasing back for the second goal at the weekend and to be fair he is one of the better performers recently.

Not impressed with Yoro at all, still a bit raw and doesn't look confident at times
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

NAG1

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2025, 09:05:20 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 04, 2025, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 04, 2025, 01:58:15 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 03, 2025, 08:26:24 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2025, 06:36:01 PMIs it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least
Fecker of an injury to come back from and thats not the first long term injury he's had. Any player United lose from the starting this definitely a blow at this stage when you're going to be relying on a man pushing 40 and Lindelof now to give us something

But sure there are losing with him in the team so then briing in backs up and they lose, is hardly a massive loss

Problem seems to be that they have a ready made replacement with Yoro just to step in. But this means playing Maguire and De Ligt in together which exposes the team to pacey attacks down that side of the defence.
Maguire looked like he was running with lead boots on chasing back for the second goal at the weekend and to be fair he is one of the better performers recently.

Not impressed with Yoro at all, still a bit raw and doesn't look confident at times

Yeah bit rough around the edges but think there is definitely a player in there. Hopefully he will develop.

Milltown Row2

Quote from: NAG1 on February 04, 2025, 09:11:44 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2025, 09:05:20 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 04, 2025, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 04, 2025, 01:58:15 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 03, 2025, 08:26:24 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2025, 06:36:01 PMIs it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least
Fecker of an injury to come back from and thats not the first long term injury he's had. Any player United lose from the starting this definitely a blow at this stage when you're going to be relying on a man pushing 40 and Lindelof now to give us something

But sure there are losing with him in the team so then briing in backs up and they lose, is hardly a massive loss

Problem seems to be that they have a ready made replacement with Yoro just to step in. But this means playing Maguire and De Ligt in together which exposes the team to pacey attacks down that side of the defence.
Maguire looked like he was running with lead boots on chasing back for the second goal at the weekend and to be fair he is one of the better performers recently.

Not impressed with Yoro at all, still a bit raw and doesn't look confident at times

Yeah bit rough around the edges but think there is definitely a player in there. Hopefully he will develop.

Yeah maybe, I just think they have Stevie Wonder as their head scout for the past 10 years
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

AustinPowers

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2025, 09:05:20 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 04, 2025, 08:44:24 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 04, 2025, 01:58:15 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 03, 2025, 08:26:24 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2025, 06:36:01 PMIs it a massive loss though? Not like results have been good with him in there and his own form has been sketchy to say the least
Fecker of an injury to come back from and thats not the first long term injury he's had. Any player United lose from the starting this definitely a blow at this stage when you're going to be relying on a man pushing 40 and Lindelof now to give us something

But sure there are losing with him in the team so then briing in backs up and they lose, is hardly a massive loss

Problem seems to be that they have a ready made replacement with Yoro just to step in. But this means playing Maguire and De Ligt in together which exposes the team to pacey attacks down that side of the defence.
Maguire looked like he was running with lead boots on chasing back for the second goal at the weekend and to be fair he is one of the better performers recently.

Not impressed with Yoro at all, still a bit raw and doesn't look confident at times

Me neither. Only a youngster , but  United need  established, proven performers, not   potentially good players  in two or three years time.

trueblue1234

They're not in a position to buy established stars unless they overpay to make up for where the team is at currently. They're not in CL, not going to be in it next year either. That makes it harder to attract the big names. And runs the risk of huge overpaid flops for which they've been hounded for. It's not a nice position. Liverpool were in it for years, buying either young hype players like El Hadji Diouf or older players on the wane like Jari Litmanen, Morientes who'll only last a year or two.
They should look to go a tier down and get hungry players that have potential and the right work ethic with a longer term plan. Easy to say I know. But the only big name United will get at the minute is someone who isnt wanted by the other big clubs in Europe. And that should fly a red flag in itself. While not setting world alight, I think someone like Declan rice would have been a fantastic addition, not just for on the pitch but seems to have the right attitude. If they had bought him and made him captain, it might start changing the culture a bit. I think Bruno as captain is wrong choice. He's a good player and tries most of the time but not a leader for me.
I know this is hugely simplistic but just my opinion on what
Grammar: the difference between knowing your shit

tiempo

Liverpool picked up players from relegated Hull Newcastle and Stoke who went on to play a key role in PL and CL wins, some of them becoming mainstays. Juventus had a good thing going picking up out of contract players for a while, they even landed Pirlo who went on to have a few great seasons. Utd have been burnt badly buying mercenaries too often, they need to cut their cloth differently now, the cash splurge can't continue, they simply haven't got the money. They're clearly budgeting for a season without European football next year. The elephant in the room is the stadium, you can't spend a billion on a stadium and continue to spend at the rate the have in recent years, throwing further billions away. I think the stadium will be a noose around their neck.

Utd should be in a position similar to Real Madrid but for SAF and a horse, crazy when you think of it

gallsman

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Quote from: AustinPowers on February 04, 2025, 09:27:17 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2025, 09:05:20 AMNot impressed with Yoro at all, still a bit raw and doesn't look confident at times

Me neither. Only a youngster , but  United need  established, proven performers, not   potentially good players  in two or three years time.

Wasn't long after his 30 minute debut or whatever it was and lads here were talking about him "looking the part" or similar. He's only a kid but has been very underwhelming any time I've seen him.

JPGJOHNNYG

He was shown up big time against southampton