Manchester United Thread

Still think the motion to sell McTominay is daft.

In a good side that boy can be a quality utility man off the bench. Need that during a transition phase more than bloody Mason Mount!
 
Mako88 said:
Still think the motion to sell McTominay is daft.

In a good side that boy can be a quality utility man off the bench. Need that during a transition phase more than bloody Mason Mount!
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I’m inclined to agree about Mctominay. He’s obviously proved he’s an impact player when comes on as sub and he’s a goal threat. The problem is that we have to adhere to fair play rules so we’ve got to sell some players.
For me the jury is still out on Mount. He’s barely played all season. He will be judged on this season. Let’s see if he can break into the team.
Exciting stuff in the transfer market though and for once we’re not over paying for players (probably buy someone for 200m now I’ve said that)
 
In the midst of watching Rangers vs United pre-season. I know it’s a friendly but we’re playing some really good football. Yoro has been playing very well and sent a magnificent long range pass to the flank earlier. Amad is causing them all sorts of problems. Quite entertaining for a friendly.
Half time Rangers 0 - 1 Man Utd

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2nd half was a dull affair. Hugill smashed the ball in the back of the net to make it 2 but nothing really stood out in the 2nd half.

Rangers 0 - 2 Man Utd
 
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PES4eva said:
In the midst of watching Rangers vs United pre-season. I know it’s a friendly but we’re playing some really good football. Yoro has been playing very well and sent a magnificent long range pass to the flank earlier. Amad is causing them all sorts of problems. Quite entertaining for a friendly.
Half time Rangers 0 - 1 Man Utd

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2nd half was a dull affair. Hugill smashed the ball in the back of the net to make it 2 but nothing really stood out in the 2nd half.

Rangers 0 - 2 Man Utd
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The "magnificent long rage pass to the flank" was a pretty standard pass into a mile of open space, nothing against you but I find these comments show how far our standards have fallen as United fans.
 
Jowson said:
The "magnificent long rage pass to the flank" was a pretty standard pass into a mile of open space, nothing against you but I find these comments show how far our standards have fallen as United fans.
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Nothing against you but you don’t know what you’re talking about
 
PES4eva said:


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Nothing against you but you don’t know what you’re talking about
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Well if you've got Best, Cantona, Beckham and Ronaldo in your bio then you should know what I'm talking about. Did you grow up watching the football we used to play? If so, then that's a standard pass. In any top side no one gets excited about that and it doesn't stand out. I'm not saying it's not good to see, but just calm down.
 
Jowson said:
Well if you've got Best, Cantona, Beckham and Ronaldo in your bio then you should know what I'm talking about. Did you grow up watching the football we used to play? If so, then that's a standard pass. In any top side no one gets excited about that and it doesn't stand out. I'm not saying it's not good to see, but just calm down.
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Do you think any Utd fan isn’t aware that we haven’t been as good as we used to be? It’s been like this for over a decade, you’re eluding to nothing new here.
It was a magnificent pass. Just because my wording wasn’t suitable for you doesn’t make it any less of a pass.
Edit: I’ll say whatever I like about things. I’ll be calm or not calm.
 
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There’s talk of PSG making a double deal for Sancho and Bruno.
Should Bruno Fernandes leave for PSG I’d expect us to make a move for Dani Olmo. I know there’s keen interest from Liverpool and Man City but if we can gazump Real Madrid for Yoro then we could pull off the Olmo transfer. That would be a real coup.
 
United in “advanced” talks with Mazraoui
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/2949...azraoui-transfer-collapse-man-utd-bayern/amp/
 
Mazraoui! I remember him from Morocco's magical World Cup run! :RSCARF:
I haven't seen him play too much other than in the National Team, I think he's been a rotation player at Bayern.
But I really liked him in the WC! :TU:
 
millossobek said:
Mazraoui! I remember him from Morocco's magical World Cup run! :RSCARF:
I haven't seen him play too much other than in the National Team, I think he's been a rotation player at Bayern.
But I really liked him in the WC! :TU:
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We desperately need a partner for Yoro. I’d prefer Branthwaite or De Ligt but Mazraoui is still a quality player so I’d be happy with him. We need to start selling players if we are going to continue to buy otherwise we will have to deal with FFP.
 
Haha, came here to post these news! 🏟️ :LOL:

I kinda have mixed feelings on this, though.. To say that Old Trafford is mythical would be an understatement..
 
I don't follow English football much, let alone Man Utd. But as a football fan it pisses me off that they've lost two players for a total of about five months because of dicking about in America in order to build their brand. Sure they might've sustained those injuries if they'd stayed at home and played Wigan, but still. I look forward to the FA Cup taking the blame in January.
 
Flipper the Priest said:
I don't follow English football much, let alone Man Utd. But as a football fan it pisses me off that they've lost two players for a total of about five months because of dicking about in America in order to build their brand. Sure they might've sustained those injuries if they'd stayed at home and played Wigan, but still. I look forward to the FA Cup taking the blame in January.
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We’ve previously gone to the US and hadn’t had a problem. We were one of the first English clubs to promote our brand around the world with tours like this, it’s why we still have a massive worldwide fan base today. The country isn’t the problem, it’s the Astroturf it seems. I think Hojlund is expected to be back in about 3 weeks but Yoro will be about 2-3 months apparently. The latter is a massive blow because we’re currently lacking defensive cover.
 
PES4eva said:
We’ve previously gone to the US and hadn’t had a problem. We were one of the first English clubs to promote our brand around the world with tours like this, it’s why we still have a massive worldwide fan base today. The country isn’t the problem, it’s the Astroturf it seems. I think Hojlund is expected to be back in about 3 weeks but Yoro will be about 2-3 months apparently. The latter is a massive blow because we’re currently lacking defensive cover.
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I reckon the tours are a drop in the ocean in terms of brand building. My ire, really, is all this talk of player fatigue that's rife in football. England in particular. It's often historic, long-standing fixtures that take the heat. UEFA and FIFA have questions to answer with the expansion of the CL and CWC, but these tours are absurd and managers and players should deflect some anger at their own clubs.
 
Flipper the Priest said:
I reckon the tours are a drop in the ocean in terms of brand building. My ire, really, is all this talk of player fatigue that's rife in football. England in particular. It's often historic, long-standing fixtures that take the heat. UEFA and FIFA have questions to answer with the expansion of the CL and CWC, but these tours are absurd and managers and players should deflect some anger at their own clubs.
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These pre season tours have been happening for years and years. There’s no difference with us playing pre season matches in England or abroad other than on this occasion the Astro turf. Plus, playing these tours generates more revenue than playing the friendly tour at home. Clubs need friendly matches before a season starts to try out players, tactics and whatever else they need to get right before the season begins. That’s never going to change.
I’m honestly a bit fed up with this whole players getting tired rubbish that seems to be common place today. If a player can’t play 90 minutes of football and then recover after a 2,3,4 or even 5 day break then the issue is with the player.
 
PES4eva said:
These pre season tours have been happening for years and years. There’s no difference with us playing pre season matches in England or abroad other than on this occasion the Astro turf. Plus, playing these tours generates more revenue than playing the friendly tour at home. Clubs need friendly matches before a season starts to try out players, tactics and whatever else they need to get right before the season begins. That’s never going to change.
I’m honestly a bit fed up with this whole players getting tired rubbish that seems to be common place today. If a player can’t play 90 minutes of football and then recover after a 2,3,4 or even 5 day break then the issue is with the player.
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I agree with the notion of preseason. Similarly, I don't understand how players can claim to get tired. But they - and their managers - claim they do. Yet these tours - something that the clubs fully elect to do or not - only get more intense and elaborate.
 
Flipper the Priest said:
I agree with the notion of preseason. Similarly, I don't understand how players can claim to get tired. But they - and their managers - claim they do. Yet these tours - something that the clubs fully elect to do or not - only get more intense and elaborate.
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Managers and players can moan all they like about fatigue. It’s just an excuse they use in the media when they lose or perform badly. When I was younger I used to play football 7 days a week for about 3 hours. This is not an exaggeration. Granted it wasn’t at professional level but I didn’t do any less running and I wasn’t being paid a bunch of money either! They all just need to stop moaning about how tired they are and accept the fact that it’s their job… their very very very well paid job.
 
Looks like we might be making an impromptu bid for Evan Ferguson so Chelsea don’t get him. I’d be extremely happy adding Evan Ferguson to our ranks. He’s got the potential to break into the first team and be a mainstay at the club for many years
 
  • Joshua Zirkzee - Bologna (Permanent)
  • Leny Yoro - Lille (Permanent)
  • Matthijs De Ligt - Bayern Munich (Permanent)
  • Noussair Mazraoui - Bayern Munich (Permanent)
  • Manuel Ugarte - Paris Saint-Germain (Permanent)
  • Sekou Kone - Guidars FC (Permanent)
  • James Overy - Perth Glory (Permanent)
  • Chido Obi-Martin - Arsenal (Permanent)
  • Hubert Graczyk - Arsenal (Permanent)

Is this good enough business to get into a champions league place? It’s certainly not good enough to win the league that’s for sure. Let’s hope for some luck
 
PES4eva said:
  • Joshua Zirkzee - Bologna (Permanent)
  • Leny Yoro - Lille (Permanent)
  • Matthijs De Ligt - Bayern Munich (Permanent)
  • Noussair Mazraoui - Bayern Munich (Permanent)
  • Manuel Ugarte - Paris Saint-Germain (Permanent)
  • Sekou Kone - Guidars FC (Permanent)
  • James Overy - Perth Glory (Permanent)
  • Chido Obi-Martin - Arsenal (Permanent)
  • Hubert Graczyk - Arsenal (Permanent)

Is this good enough business to get into a champions league place? It’s certainly not good enough to win the league that’s for sure. Let’s hope for some luck
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Depends on how fitness all players they had, especially the injuries. Sadly though, Yoro will be out for at least 3 months due to the injury he picked during the preseason. I think if this squad keeps healthy without notable injuries, they will probably secure at least the Champions League place.

Even that squad isn't good enough to win the Europa League this season. Just like Champions League, it's a completely new format with league phase and more games that will certainly increase the risk of injuries. The ties against Porto, Rangers, and Fenerbahce (with Jose Mourinho as a coach) might be a big tests for this club (and EtH, of course). Failing to win all of those, even against lesser teams such as Bodo/Glimt (they had infamous 6-1 win against Roma not long ago in the Conference League), will surely put EtH's job into jeopardy. And just like Champions League, all teams in Europa League are more balanced. Even Tottenham Hotspurs (another PL club playing in this competition) gets a tougher draw in form of Roma, who were the finalist of this competition two seasons prior. Personally, I want to predict Manchester United to finish Top 4 in Premier League and reach Europa League quarterfinals this season.
 
I mean we’ve already lost against Brighton and todays match vs Liverpool who will probably be favourites to beat us could potentially give us 2 losses out of 3 games. As far as how we’ve played I’ve not really seen anything massively change from last season. We’ve got to really go at them if we’re going to win today. Anyway not long to go!!

Edit: a continuation of last season. Yet again we crumble. Setting aside the individual mistakes that lead to them scoring their goals… how the f**k does Rashford keep getting chosen to play?! We should have got him out the club in the summer. He’s the highest paid player at the club on a whopping 300k a week. His performances for over a year now are worth about 10k a week and I’m being generous. I’m tired of people talking about him like he’s a young kid that needs time too. He’s 26! That’s almost a seasoned veteran in football terms!
Ten Hag is in his third season at the club and we’re playing exactly the same as when he first started. We’re a weak and undisciplined squad that crumble when the game gets tough. Sir Jim Ratcliffe better be going hell for leather to find a replacement for him because I’ve had enough of Ten Hag and his excuses. Unless a miracle happens we’re going to end up finishing in the same place as last season or worse
 
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No excuses about what happened last night at Old Trafford (that loss against Liverpool). This team were so mediocre, overall. Ten Hag's time seems to be running out. Same old team with LOTS of big issues, on and off the pitch.

The only team that could match the same Manchester United's mediocrity in this season were Everton. This club were nowhere to be found in terms of the success. 3 losses in the first 3 PL games, including that painful one against Bournemouth, where they let Bournemouth scored 3 goals in the last minutes despite being 2-0 up at first. What happened for Everton more recently really followed Manchester United when it replied to club management struggles in the past decade, as they fought against relegation survival three times, including the one where they had points got docked due to the financial troubles.
 
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