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:LOL: Fletcher has been on great form but I think Fletcher and Carrick together isn't creative enough against smaller sides.
 
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All I can remember of Nani in the last 2 years is a few long distance rockets. Incidentally, Reira has done the same, and has assisted often enough.
 
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Months ago he said to RTP (portuguese tv) that he will be the best player in the world in 1 or 2 seasons.

:LOL:
 
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Nani's got the talent and at United a manager that's known for bringing out the best in youth talent, Riera doesn't have either.
 
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YoungGun_UK said:
Nani's got the talent and at United a manager that's known for bringing out the best in youth talent, Riera doesn't have either.
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Haha!

At least Riera's got the basic ability to keep possession of the ball under pressure. A concept that seems to elude the rather small brain of Nani.
 
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i dont know why people think nanis so bad, ive been pretty impressed with him so far.

he didnt have the best season last year but he wasnt given a chance to thanks to a couple injuries and team selection. i think he'll step up next season and deliver the goods if hes given the chance to.
 
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Fletcher for me as well, and I'd rather play Park than Nani. I think he's a great winger, it's just a shame he doesn't score as much for United as he does when playing for South Korea.
 
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Honestly they are both pretty poor in a neutral aspect, however, I've seen more Riera than Nani last season, and when I think of Riera it reminds me of his beautiful goal against Aston Villa.
 
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Riera is awful in general though, loses the ball way too much, can't cross and looks like a sex offender.

That said, Nani looks like a young MJ, and can't pass for shit. Honestly, everytime I went to OT last year and Nani played, he was gash. Everytime we lost the ball it was Nani's fault. The only thing that saves him is the fact he has a hell of a right foot.
 
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For an awful player, he's doing a good job of keeping Silva out of the Spanish international LM position then.
 
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Any of us here felt short-changed when Sir Alex said that the chequebook is done for this window? I did...its a bit unusual for us not to have a marquee signing,especially pocketing that 80mill.
 
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I think its a good thing that he's not buying for the sake of it. All the best players have been taken right now.
Look at it this way, if everyone spends crazy money this year, they'll most likely not spend so much next year. And if there are any players in the next transfer window that become available, we'll be in a much better position to afford them than anyone else if we save the £80million we recieved.
 
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Agreed, I think it's better that SAF waits to see if young players deliver. If not, then he can always sign someone in the January transfer window. No need to buy anyone at the moment.
 
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I think our squad is in good shape at the moment. It'll be interesting to see how the Rooney/Owen/Berba partnerships work out. Plus we can look forward to how Obertan, Valencia and Nani develop. Anderson's another one that can be important to us providing we play him in the right position.
 
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DagsJT said:
For an awful player, he's doing a good job of keeping Silva out of the Spanish international LM position then.
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Is that the Silva who you've never really seen play and is recognised as being over rated by the British press and therefore over rated by the average Joe?? And the same Spanish team that don't really focus their attacks down the left much at all anyway? If so, well done Albert. ;)

DagsJT said:
Nani has assisted more than Riera? You sure about that? I'm sure Riera assisted more than 4 times last season ...
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Nani season 1: 26 games, 3 goals, 8 assists. (all in the league)

Riera season 1: 28 games, 3 goals, 4 assists. (may be less assists cos that's all comps.)

Last season they both got 4 assists in all competitions despite Nani mainly being a sub and Riera playing more games.


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Ferguson just needs to let Nani play. He bought him from Sporting in a time that he was brought up and was playing every game of the season. He was one of the key players of that time, but if you keep him in the bench he surely won't prove his potential and you won't have your 15M€ you payed for him, thats just wasting money and talent, you guys need to give more time to other players just like you did to ronaldo.

Damn didn't you get it after Pique, Rossi, Forlan? All underrated players by Fergie and every1 bad mouthed them, but now they are worth more then even Manchester can pay for them.

I must say that i admire the way sir alex gives his life for this club, but this flaw from him is just huge, letting talent leave and then they are world stars in a space of 1/2 years thats called having too much money. If you could only afford a great player a season, things like these wouldn't happen that often.

Well my focal point is, give Nani more time, he needs to settle his game and show again (that brilliant game from him 1 year ago against Arsenal) that he deserves to play and be a starter, just give him more time. I saw him a couple years ago, so i know that the kid has potential, not Ronaldo potential but can help you out to win stuff, just not help you to "build a squad around him".
 
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Jumbo_ said:
Is that the Silva who you've never really seen play and is recognised as being over rated by the British press and therefore over rated by the average Joe?? And the same Spanish team that don't really focus their attacks down the left much at all anyway? If so, well done Albert. ;)



Nani season 1: 26 games, 3 goals, 8 assists. (all in the league)

Riera season 1: 28 games, 3 goals, 4 assists. (may be less assists cos that's all comps.)

Last season they both got 4 assists in all competitions despite Nani mainly being a sub and Riera playing more games.


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This is the British press that always tells things how it is, right? And I remember Riera had a LOT of the ball during the Confederations Cup as well.

How is it that you all slagged Nani off only a couple of weeks ago but now Ferguson has said you wont be buying anyone, suddenly he's turned into a good player, you're all happy with your squad and suddenly you all think your youth should be given a chance instead of buying the likes of Ribery, Villa, Eto'o, Benzema etc?

Such a change of attitude from you within these last few weeks :LOL:

RuneEdge said:
Anderson is definately a great player. Its just a question of finding the right position/system for him.
Nani on the other hand is a big doubt. You're right, its a big season for him assuming we dont sell him. We were saying it was a big season for Anderson and Nani this time last year too so I dont know how many chances we'll want to give 'em.
Anderson actually started the CL final ahead of Scholes so he definately has a future with us. Its just Nani thats the problem right now.
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Jumbo_ said:
There's a story on The Guardian website suggesting Sporting are trying to negotiate a deal to take Nani back on loan involving us getting Joao Moutinho! I'd take that in a second, and it would add weight to the rumours about Antonio Valencia. It's probably come from the tiniest bit of truth and been exaggerated though. I mean I'd trust The Guardian not to make up sensationalist bollocks more than most other papers but it's still probably not completely true.
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matherto said:
Anyways, it's sunk in that we won't have Ronnie next year, and that just gives me ideas.

Well, we need to go 4-4-2, play Berbatov right up top like he did at Spurs, and play Rooney behind him where he's clearly at his most effective. Finally play our front line with designated positions and not just a free for all.

If we could build the team around Rooney (assuming he's actually played in the correct position) then we'll be alright, Wazza is one of the best players in the world when played right and given responsibilities.

A winger or two would do nicely and that'll be that. Either that or actually push Nani and Tosic to become decent players. Though I bet with Ronaldo gone, Nani will be even shittier next season.
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Bingham67 said:
I hope so to would love to get Benzema wanted him for ages not a fan of Valencia really but at least he better then Nani.
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Sounds like you guys had no confidence in Nani at all not so long ago, now he's your big hope along with Owen. Brilliant ;)
 
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Dags, look what I said after that though...Nani is still shite, there's no doubting that fact.

And yeah Riera had a lot of the ball during the Confederations Cup, and did absolutely shit all with it.

He's rubbish!

DagsJT said:
For an awful player, he's doing a good job of keeping Silva out of the Spanish international LM position then.
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The same Silva who was injured for the Confederations Cup and therefore they had to play Riera cause they've got noone else?
 
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DagsJT said:
Sounds like you guys had no confidence in Nani at all not so long ago, now he's your big hope along with Owen. Brilliant ;)
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When did anyone here ever say he's our "big hope"? We just went out and bought Obertan and Valencia who are both wingers and we still have Giggs and Park as well.
As for Owen, he's only 3rd choice behind Rooney and Berbatov. I wouldnt exactly call him our big hope.
 
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Just out of interest, wasn't so long ago that you guys thought Riera was a good player. Now he's being compared to one of your players, he's gone rubbish?

Jumbo_ said:
Mate, don't shit stir, it's obvious their team is improved.

Keane, Riera, Dossena are all very good players and then there's the younger players they've signed and they've got rid of deadwood like Kewell, Voronin and Riise.
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YoungGun_UK said:
Riera is class...Keane looks out of his depth when playing for you.
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YoungGun_UK said:
Riera is good to be fair, the 2nd best result we could of got today that, Not bad.
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Either way, Riera for £8m or Nani for £17m? Hmmmm .... :LOL:

jaygrim said:
I'm with Dags Nani is wank.
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Even funnier still is reading back to when you were linked with Valencia and there was a feeling of "oh no" basically, and he'd only ever be any good as a squad player and not a first choice. As it happens, he's £17m and he's got to take Ronaldo's spot in the team. No wonder you're all thrilled having signed a player you didn't really want and an ex-Liverpool player where you had to read over injury records and goals/games ratios to try and convice yourselves that you've made some good signings.

Still, you've still got that £80m to spend? Oh yeah, no more signings, right? ;)

Incidently, I VERY much doubt there wont be any signings from Ferguson now. More than likely a smokescreen to get the media away from Utd and to stop them leaking any further stories.

Long post from me there. Yep, I am that bored :LOL:
 
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Nani has the potential to far surpass Riera's ability, it's just a case of whether he will and become a useful player for us in the future.

I hope he takes his opportunities this season and establishes himself in the team.
 
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Here's the stats for Spain v South Africa at the Confed Cup.

http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tou.../45/66/10_0620_esp-rsa_esp_teamstatistics.pdf

Spain attacked down the left a massive 10% of the time :LOL:, 40% down the centre and 50% down the right and they won 2-0 in a fairly tricky match.

Here's the stats for the match against USA, where they lost 2-0.

http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tou.../62/31/13_0624_esp-usa_esp_teamstatistics.pdf

They spent more time down Riera's side, and couldnt score.... coincidence?????? Surely not. ;)
 
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