The Manchester United Thread VIII

"I have an arrangement with the chairman. When I signed my new contract, he said that, if another club came to sign me, they would consider the offer." (Modric)

And now Levy is saying no one is up for sale. Someones clearly telling lies

Reply 184

KumailN

Original post by Kevmeister

He's had one decent season. I don't rate him, neither do I think that Arsenal's defensive problems are down to the players, moreso the coaching they receive or don't receive as the case may be. I think Arsenal's problems are due to lacking a decisive ball-winner in midfield, as Song has started to roam more.

I agree, he definately isnt much better than their current centre backs, and gervinhos been playing for lille, this is the epl, hes got alot to prove yet. :smile:

Reply 185

Original post by MoMatrix

Sanchez is a direct skillful and quick winger, Sneijder is 3/4 player in the sense he plays behind the strikers with no defensive duties like Van der Vaart. Pastore is like Cesc Fabregas with more skill.

Sneijder was often used on the wing at Real Madrid, but when Mourinho took him to Inter, the side was built around him. Its hard to think of playing a team with Rooney, Sneijder and Hernandez without losing a bit of balance to the team.

Sanchez and even A.Young are obviously seen as wingers but have been played in the central playmaking role in the past season and thats where they've performed. Sanchez made his eye catching performances playing behind Di Natale, he scored 10 goals in 12 games in that role. As with most wingers when moved infield, Sánchez tends to drift across the front line.

Reply 186

OP

jack_wilshere via twitter: Don't see all the fuss about Modric wanting a move..he has done welll at #Spurs but he needs to play #champions league! '#inmyopinion

Reply 187

xDave-

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Original post by Da_hopeful_1

jack_wilshere via twitter: Don't see all the fuss about Modric wanting a move..he has done welll at #Spurs but he needs to play #champions league! '#inmyopinion

Of course an Arsenal fan/player would say that! I do like the way Chelsea are trying to buy players without a manager there, Abramovic runs that club so badly. Though it has worked for them somewhat, they'd have been so much better if he gave the manager control.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 188

OP

Original post by xDave-

Of course an Arsenal fan/player would say that! I do like the way Chelsea are trying to buy players without a manager there, Abramovic runs that club so badly. Though it has worked for them somewhat, they'd have been so much better if he gave the manager control.

Him saying that, would be the same as someone else saying don't see the fuss about Nasri going to Man United, he wants to win the league.

Jack is an idiot for saying that tbh.

Reply 189

username129099

Wilshere doesn't strike me a particularly smart.

ManUtdStuff on twitter is reporting Varane bid for £9.2m. Seems like a lot of money, if Jones is being used as a CB. Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Jones?, Varane? Thats a fair few CB's.

Reply 190

OP

Original post by doggyfizzel

Wilshere doesn't strike me a particularly smart.

ManUtdStuff on twitter is reporting Varane bid for £9.2m. Seems like a lot of money, if Jones is being used as a CB. Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Jones?, Varane? Thats a fair few CB's.

Wow, didn't think we'd be in for him after getting Jones. Thought it would be one or the other.

Reply 191

IGregg

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Seems like we are going on quite a spending trip this summer, which was needed.

Reply 192

OP

Original post by IGregg

Seems like we are going on quite a spending trip this summer, which was needed.

Agreed.

Reply 193

Original post by doggyfizzel

Wilshere doesn't strike me a particularly smart.

ManUtdStuff on twitter is reporting Varane bid for £9.2m. Seems like a lot of money, if Jones is being used as a CB. Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Jones?, Varane? Thats a fair few CB's.

Hes bascially the french version of Rodwell/Jones. Able to play anywhere in defence or as a DM. Must be a top talent for Fergie to go in for him so soon but im guessing its the same case as it was for Jones, reacting to interest from other clubs

Reply 194

Lizzzle

I'd like Varane, he has great physical presence and agility about him.
He can play DM and sweeper also iirc
We have a lot of defenders, but most are versatile and not just play in one position.

Reply 195

member159703

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Smalling Jones and Varane, if all are as versatile across the back 4 as suggested, I can see playing as a 3 at the back in future against crap teams. Sometimes i really do wonder why we need 4 at the back against the west broms, birminghams and wolves's of this world. We generally only concede from set plays against poor teams, and then it would mean were likely to score more.
Bit of a drastic point from me I suppose, but anyone else think the same? Like I say, really don't see the point of 4 at the back against teams with 8/9 behind the ball.

Reply 196

Kevmeister

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Real are in for Varane, I reckon he'll join them - more money and Zidane is there. What French player wouldn't want to work with Zidane? Also, at CB they have less options than we do, so he's likely to get more game time there.

Reply 197

If you have a defualt system where the players are comfortable playing, why change it? "If it aint broken, dont fix it" as they say. Undefeated at home just backs the point further. Not sure what will be acheived by playing a back 3 that cant be done with a back 4?

If Varane is bought i seriously hope it doesnt effect Pogbas chance of getting first team action, Hes the real deal. And thats me referring to Varane as a DM, not sure how you can have 4 young defenders at the club competing for a place in defence

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 198

OP

Harry Redknapp about to go on talksport in the next couple minutes and talk about Modric.

This should be interesting.

Reply 199

HilariousNinja