Summer let down

Marcus · 7th July 2008, 18:00

I have the perfect pick-me-up:

1) CQ stays.
2) Ronaldo realises his mistake and declares that he wants to stay at United happily.
3) Cantona returns to coach the United Youth Team
4) Saha declares that he is finally injury free.
5) Neville declares that he is back to 100% fitness.
6) Wellbeck is found to be world-class.
7) Giggs understands that his role next season is to be the next super-sub and is happy about it.
8) PIG becomes third choice goalie with Ben Foster moving up to no.2.

Alex · 7th July 2008, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by MancFanFromManc

Hey Peeps

Is it just me... or this summer turning out to be a major antic-climax

"I" brought trophy back from a glorious trip to Moscow (as instructed!)... We ought to be revelling in our status as EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS... but... why is there a "but"

but... Ronaldo saga aside (and Querioz I guess) what's going on ??

Where's the flood of top notch players beating down the doors of OT to join the band wagon ??

Where's the optimisim of a glorious season to come?

Where's the pumped out chests of gloating Cafe members??

Its all very odd

They did last year, and the transfer window is open for.........almost 2 more months

bbest · 7th July 2008, 18:07

It could also means S.A.F. is cautious in getting the right personnel to the squad. Not a bad thing at all. No more Djemba and Kleberson.

MancFanFromManc · 7th July 2008, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

I have the perfect pick-me-up:

1) CQ stays.
2) Ronaldo realises his mistake and declares that he wants to stay at United happily.
3) Cantona returns to coach the United Youth Team
4) Saha declares that he is finally injury free.
5) Neville declares that he is back to 100% fitness.
6) Wellbeck is found to be world-class.
7) Giggs understands that his role next season is to be the next super-sub and is happy about it.
8) PIG becomes third choice goalie with Ben Foster moving up to no.2.

top man!

this helped too....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JZxdWbgyDB8

MancFanFromManc · 7th July 2008, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnitedRoadRed

A big lack of parade killed the general ecstasy I expect.
It certainly doesn't feel as good as seeing the bus rolling up the A56 in Sale in 1999 and it's not even because it's "only" a double. It's because I feel like United has been sanitised by the thought police where expressions of pleasure that don't toe party line are frowned upon. We don't sing in the North Stand, lad, you'll want the Stretford End for that.

I did wonder about the lack of a parade. But I was there for christ sake, so I've prob have missed it anyway..... still would've been nice

UnitedRoadRed · 7th July 2008, 19:05

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Originally Posted by MancFanFromManc

I did wonder about the lack of a parade. But I was there for christ sake, so I've prob have missed it anyway..... still would've been nice

Remember how much general United fans felt about it though - those that didn't have tickets like myself who were within spitting distance of the players as they rode past and those who have watched from afar after tickets got scarce post-prem title. Everyone suddenly felt part of it, something that hasn't happened this year.

CnutOfAllCnuts · 7th July 2008, 19:14

Do fans realise that we have just finished our SECOND MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON EVER? And they are moaning about us not having signed any players seven days into July! Christ!

reddevilcanada · 7th July 2008, 20:09

I just posted a link to the 1968 European cup final in the video thread, the whole match, go watch that and cheer up you miserable cnuts

Rahul · 7th July 2008, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

I have the perfect pick-me-up:

1) CQ stays.
2) Ronaldo realises his mistake and declares that he wants to stay at United happily.
3) Cantona returns to coach the United Youth Team
4) Saha declares that he is finally injury free.
5) Neville declares that he is back to 100% fitness.
6) Wellbeck is found to be world-class.
7) Giggs understands that his role next season is to be the next super-sub and is happy about it.
8) PIG becomes third choice goalie with Ben Foster moving up to no.2.

1) Its a good offer, wouldn't blame him if he went.
2) Ronaldo has to be "content" with staying at United and we will inevitably have to go through the same bollocks next year
3) Would be nice, but doubt it would happen this season
4) I got more chance of winning the lottery
5) And he'll declare it "2 weeks"..
6) If Rossi can't make it..
7) Agree on this one, can see it happening
8) PIG ain't that bad, just has to improve on his catching from set pieces.

i see your pick me up, and challenge with a put-down

Once we start playing football again, i'll be happy.

MadDogg · 7th July 2008, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

I have the perfect pick-me-up:

1) CQ stays.
2) Ronaldo realises his mistake and declares that he wants to stay at United happily.
3) Cantona returns to coach the United Youth Team
4) Saha declares that he is finally injury free.
5) Neville declares that he is back to 100% fitness.
6) Wellbeck is found to be world-class.
7) Giggs understands that his role next season is to be the next super-sub and is happy about it.
8) PIG becomes third choice goalie with Ben Foster moving up to no.2.

Why'd you have to go and make it unrealistic?

MancFanFromManc · 7th July 2008, 23:25

Maybe what I'm after is unrealistic. I love Man United FC and want everyone in the world to bow down and admit that we're the best. It aint gonna happen.

Three out of 4 semi finalist supports the fact that the Prem is the best league in Europe, and Man United won it AND the Champions League.

And yet the best players prefer to go to Real Madrid. I havent been to Madrid but a friend of mine has been loads and reckons its a dump, so all they have is the weather.... surely its time we recieved some cap doffing from Europe

I reckon I'll just shut the feck up and blame Sep Blatter for everything instead

togg · 8th July 2008, 11:36

I've actually felt really good this summer. I mean..what a fantastic season, and what a pleasure its been watching United. I haven't let the Ronnie thing annoy me, since it was always on the cards. Whenever a team is really successful, there is always speculation about the teams best players. Ronnie has always stated he eventually wants to play for Real, so I knew that this summer would be all about him. Also, when teams win big, there is always this speculation in the media, especially the British media, that successful teams are going to break up - that players want5 new challenges. Its back page bullshit most of the time. Have you seen how many different journalists have been reporting about United in the sun this summer?. Not just the usual Cuntis borthers, or the odd other one..but around 12!!!!! Just shows that these coloumns must be filled.

As for new signings. Well, first I agree with someone else on here. This summer is a more normal summer for United. Last summer was an anomaly. We hardly ever act like that. However, the transfer deadline still have around 6 or 7 weeks to go. There has been very little activity from ANY of the clubs so far, including the European ones. I reckon late July and August will be buzzing....

Not sure what to expect next season. Perhpas we won't reach the heights of last season, but I'm going to love to watch us try!!

Nem 7 · 8th July 2008, 11:39

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Originally Posted by MancFanFromManc

I'll just shut the feck up

Do that.

MancFanFromManc · 8th July 2008, 16:10

excellent post Togg. good points each!

What you've made me realise is that after such a massive high there's usually a low. We raised our own bar. We could win the Prem and lose in the ECL semi's and consider it a poor season (which it obviously wouldnt be!)

We have a young side that can only get better. I need to be realistic and just enjoy watching us develop.

dmode · 9th July 2008, 09:12

Hang on!!! We are the Champion in the best league in the world and we are Champion of Europe... means that we already have the best group of players on earth...

Those players who don't want to give us a try are frightened of not playing at all and crash like Djemba^2, Bellion, Veron etc. They are totally right I mean who would thought that Veron would crash at MUFC?

It's simple as that!

Eto'odinho · 9th July 2008, 13:16

I blame Ronaldo for all the summer's ills. I have temporarily banned myself from exposing my male genitalia and stroking it until further worthy announcements involving transactions come my way.

kanchelskis14 · 9th July 2008, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by MancFanFromManc

Hey Peeps

Is it just me... or this summer turning out to be a major antic-climax

"I" brought trophy back from a glorious trip to Moscow (as instructed!)... We ought to be revelling in our status as EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS... but... why is there a "but"

but... Ronaldo saga aside (and Querioz I guess) what's going on ??

Where's the flood of top notch players beating down the doors of OT to join the band wagon ??

Where's the optimisim of a glorious season to come?

Where's the pumped out chests of gloating Cafe members??

Its all very odd

I think because we have not yet played a match as Double Winners, it hasn't sunk in just yet. It usually takes for the new season to begin for me to properly appreciate that we are the champions.

Rednails · 9th July 2008, 14:16

ManU fans are naturally pessimistic, I dont know why. Sometimes at OT you can feel the tension in the air and this often transfers to the pitch and players.

Is this because of our unrivaled success and our high expectations? Is it because of all the jealousy out there and the certain knowledge that the media and football world in general pounce on anything about us they can criticise?

The media and non-MUFC fans have had a field day this summer - and we've let them.

Pimpy the Magic Elf · 9th July 2008, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rednails

ManU fans are naturally pessimistic,

All football fans are.

Kelvin · 10th July 2008, 19:23

a complete farce to our pre-season, all the constant ronaldo and queiroz leaving stories dominated the press headlines, nobody talking about us being king of europe.

Forever Red · 10th July 2008, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

I have the perfect pick-me-up:

1) CQ stays.
2) Ronaldo realises his mistake and declares that he wants to stay at United happily.
3) Cantona returns to coach the United Youth Team
4) Saha declares that he is finally injury free.
5) Neville declares that he is back to 100% fitness.
6) Wellbeck is found to be world-class.
7) Giggs understands that his role next season is to be the next super-sub and is happy about it.
8) PIG becomes third choice goalie with Ben Foster moving up to no.2.

1) CQ leaves for Portugal keeps him away from the managers job at Utd
2) So we can do all this again next season
3) Will never happen
4) Needs shipping out
5) Might do but even at 100% will struggle to get back in the team
7) Giggsy will do whatever the Gaffer asks him to do
8) Hope so too

Kelvin · 11th July 2008, 19:05

I think this summer has been EXTREMELY disappointing so far.

The whole Ronaldo saga has dragged and dragged, and I believe, thanks to the press in England and Spain, he's leaving. Sepp Blatter is a absolute vile man - who doesn't understand anything that comes out of his mouth. And so is Mr. Calderon of Madrid. Some of the things these so called 'respectful elders' come out with, sounds like stuff on the school playing field that 8 year olds would say. I mean, the whole 'Slave' thing is an utter disgrace. £100k a week = A slave? It'd take me 5 years to make that. Some people don't realise what they've got.

Nex point is, we haven't actually signed anyone - and SAF has come out and said we're only going to sign one player...? We missed out on Ramsey... Big disappointment again. This is while David Gill is halfway round the world, so he gets a squad member to show the player round. Great commitment there mate. Whereas, Arsene Wenger himself, flies over to Austria and gives him a pep talk. We should be pushing the boat out much more than we seem to be... I don't get it.

We've now lost Queeroz - no matter how many people dislike or like him, he brought a portuguese/brazilian influence to United, and it could start to fade away now he's gone... So no ASM for the first 3 months, and we'll probably end up sticking with an U18 manager, with a few years exp.

We sold a bright prospect like Pique for bananas to one of our biggest European rivals.

Nothin this summer has made business sense. I'm disappointed. Unless there's more activity, then I can't see us winning much next year.

I have a really bad feeling, the Ronaldo saga will drag on until the last week of August, and we'll be left with a huge pot of gold and not enough time to spend it and suffer for it. I really hope it doesn't come to that

Marcus · 11th July 2008, 19:09

CQ leaves. Ronaldo agrees with Blatter.

I'm ok.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF9UB_xrhMI

7th July 2008, 18:00	#41 (permalink)
Marcus Couldn't buy a clue Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Dream Team: Ole - reserve coach, Cantona - Asst Manager, Schmikes - Goalie coach Posts: 2,420	I have the perfect pick-me-up: 1) CQ stays. 2) Ronaldo realises his mistake and declares that he wants to stay at United happily. 3) Cantona returns to coach the United Youth Team 4) Saha declares that he is finally injury free. 5) Neville declares that he is back to 100% fitness. 6) Wellbeck is found to be world-class. 7) Giggs understands that his role next season is to be the next super-sub and is happy about it. 8) PIG becomes third choice goalie with Ben Foster moving up to no.2.

7th July 2008, 18:07	#43 (permalink)
bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 7,949	It could also means S.A.F. is cautious in getting the right personnel to the squad. Not a bad thing at all. No more Djemba and Kleberson.

7th July 2008, 19:14	#47 (permalink)
CnutOfAllCnuts Bald Boring Cnut Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,959	Do fans realise that we have just finished our SECOND MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON EVER? And they are moaning about us not having signed any players seven days into July! Christ!

7th July 2008, 20:09	#48 (permalink)
reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,679	I just posted a link to the 1968 European cup final in the video thread, the whole match, go watch that and cheer up you miserable cnuts

7th July 2008, 23:25	#51 (permalink)
MancFanFromManc Red Rascal Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Was in the Nou Camp, and was in Moscow... Anyone for Rome :-) ?? Posts: 5,847	Maybe what I'm after is unrealistic. I love Man United FC and want everyone in the world to bow down and admit that we're the best. It aint gonna happen. Three out of 4 semi finalist supports the fact that the Prem is the best league in Europe, and Man United won it AND the Champions League. And yet the best players prefer to go to Real Madrid. I havent been to Madrid but a friend of mine has been loads and reckons its a dump, so all they have is the weather.... surely its time we recieved some cap doffing from Europe I reckon I'll just shut the feck up and blame Sep Blatter for everything instead

8th July 2008, 11:36	#52 (permalink)
togg Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 726	I've actually felt really good this summer. I mean..what a fantastic season, and what a pleasure its been watching United. I haven't let the Ronnie thing annoy me, since it was always on the cards. Whenever a team is really successful, there is always speculation about the teams best players. Ronnie has always stated he eventually wants to play for Real, so I knew that this summer would be all about him. Also, when teams win big, there is always this speculation in the media, especially the British media, that successful teams are going to break up - that players want5 new challenges. Its back page bullshit most of the time. Have you seen how many different journalists have been reporting about United in the sun this summer?. Not just the usual Cuntis borthers, or the odd other one..but around 12!!!!! Just shows that these coloumns must be filled. As for new signings. Well, first I agree with someone else on here. This summer is a more normal summer for United. Last summer was an anomaly. We hardly ever act like that. However, the transfer deadline still have around 6 or 7 weeks to go. There has been very little activity from ANY of the clubs so far, including the European ones. I reckon late July and August will be buzzing.... Not sure what to expect next season. Perhpas we won't reach the heights of last season, but I'm going to love to watch us try!!

8th July 2008, 16:10	#54 (permalink)
MancFanFromManc Red Rascal Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Was in the Nou Camp, and was in Moscow... Anyone for Rome :-) ?? Posts: 5,847	excellent post Togg. good points each! What you've made me realise is that after such a massive high there's usually a low. We raised our own bar. We could win the Prem and lose in the ECL semi's and consider it a poor season (which it obviously wouldnt be!) We have a young side that can only get better. I need to be realistic and just enjoy watching us develop.

9th July 2008, 09:12	#55 (permalink)
dmode Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: vega Posts: 2,494	Hang on!!! We are the Champion in the best league in the world and we are Champion of Europe... means that we already have the best group of players on earth... Those players who don't want to give us a try are frightened of not playing at all and crash like Djemba^2, Bellion, Veron etc. They are totally right I mean who would thought that Veron would crash at MUFC? It's simple as that!

9th July 2008, 13:16	#56 (permalink)
Eto'odinho Retard magnet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cirith Ungol Posts: 8,794	I blame Ronaldo for all the summer's ills. I have temporarily banned myself from exposing my male genitalia and stroking it until further worthy announcements involving transactions come my way.

9th July 2008, 14:16	#58 (permalink)
Rednails Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lancashire Posts: 555	ManU fans are naturally pessimistic, I dont know why. Sometimes at OT you can feel the tension in the air and this often transfers to the pitch and players. Is this because of our unrivaled success and our high expectations? Is it because of all the jealousy out there and the certain knowledge that the media and football world in general pounce on anything about us they can criticise? The media and non-MUFC fans have had a field day this summer - and we've let them.

10th July 2008, 19:23	#60 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,021	a complete farce to our pre-season, all the constant ronaldo and queiroz leaving stories dominated the press headlines, nobody talking about us being king of europe.

11th July 2008, 19:05	#62 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,021	I think this summer has been EXTREMELY disappointing so far. The whole Ronaldo saga has dragged and dragged, and I believe, thanks to the press in England and Spain, he's leaving. Sepp Blatter is a absolute vile man - who doesn't understand anything that comes out of his mouth. And so is Mr. Calderon of Madrid. Some of the things these so called 'respectful elders' come out with, sounds like stuff on the school playing field that 8 year olds would say. I mean, the whole 'Slave' thing is an utter disgrace. £100k a week = A slave? It'd take me 5 years to make that. Some people don't realise what they've got. Nex point is, we haven't actually signed anyone - and SAF has come out and said we're only going to sign one player...? We missed out on Ramsey... Big disappointment again. This is while David Gill is halfway round the world, so he gets a squad member to show the player round. Great commitment there mate. Whereas, Arsene Wenger himself, flies over to Austria and gives him a pep talk. We should be pushing the boat out much more than we seem to be... I don't get it. We've now lost Queeroz - no matter how many people dislike or like him, he brought a portuguese/brazilian influence to United, and it could start to fade away now he's gone... So no ASM for the first 3 months, and we'll probably end up sticking with an U18 manager, with a few years exp. We sold a bright prospect like Pique for bananas to one of our biggest European rivals. Nothin this summer has made business sense. I'm disappointed. Unless there's more activity, then I can't see us winning much next year. I have a really bad feeling, the Ronaldo saga will drag on until the last week of August, and we'll be left with a huge pot of gold and not enough time to spend it and suffer for it. I really hope it doesn't come to that

11th July 2008, 19:09	#63 (permalink)
Marcus Couldn't buy a clue Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Dream Team: Ole - reserve coach, Cantona - Asst Manager, Schmikes - Goalie coach Posts: 2,420	CQ leaves. Ronaldo agrees with Blatter. I'm ok. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF9UB_xrhMI