Henrik Larsson

MrMarcello · 13th January 2008, 04:24

Probably should be in the football or transfer forum but I'll leave the mods to decide. And this has probably been brought up a few times so far.

Anyone think SAF might speak to him about signing on through the end season? Beats trying to sign this striker for x million or that striker for xx million. Wages probably wouldn't be high. He's still got the legs and the instinct for goal. Was a key player for two months last season. Rooney and Tevez are going to play most matches but Saha's fitness issues and no other cover in the first team, Larsson is probably the best signing for now. I did read one article from last month that stated he would not be eligible for the Champions League but not sure about that.

Thoughts?

krazyrobus · 13th January 2008, 05:25

No thanks. I blame our Arsenal defeat last season at the Emirates on him. He could barely hold the ball when we needed pressure relieved. Ultimately the constant pressure on our defense tired them and they scored 2 late goals and won the match.

His finishing is top notch so is his build up, but his physical attributes are not up to it, we played worse with him in the team than without him. Rather just try and see what Manucho is all about.

M160RA · 13th January 2008, 05:42

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Originally Posted by krazyrobus

His finishing is top notch so is his build up, but his physical attributes are not up to it, we played worse with him in the team than without him. Rather just try and see what Manucho is all about.

Manucho might have a problem securing his work permit. So we have to count on Rooney, Tevez, Saha, Ronaldo, Giggs and Dong as our strikers/forwards till the end of the season.

krazyrobus · 13th January 2008, 05:47

Rather nothing than acquiring Laarson because that means we will be obligated to play him. I'd rather any of Saha(very shite this season), Rooney or Tevez before him.

Canuckred64 · 13th January 2008, 06:08

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...042806,00.html

According to Sky, Larsson has signed a new contract at Helsingborgs for another year.

Alex · 13th January 2008, 06:10

I've heard Villa/his old manager are interested in him, wouldnt be a bad deal for any side in the Premier League to get him for a few months, thats sayin a lot considering his age

Midfield · 13th January 2008, 07:20

I doubt about that, Alex. Helsingborgs surely need him in the next UEFA Cup encounter.

Alex · 13th January 2008, 07:24

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Originally Posted by midfieldred

I doubt about that, Alex. Helsingborgs surely need him in the next UEFA Cup encounter.

I hope so, screw Villa

massey · 13th January 2008, 08:04

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Originally Posted by krazyrobus

Rather nothing than acquiring Laarson because that means we will be obligated to play him. I'd rather any of Saha(very shite this season), Rooney or Tevez before him.

Agreed,there were times during his loan were I felt he was being played out of sentimentality and not on his form,saha was fit and arguably a better player than a 35 year old larrson.Larsson was a class player and showed flashes of his calibre but to bring him back now wouldn't suit us,much rather a younger player or somone on top of their game.

Nialler · 13th January 2008, 10:06

Celtic were strongly linked with him but he has committed himself to Helsingborgs

don't think it would be a good idea anyway at this stage for both him and Manchester United

Man-United · 13th January 2008, 11:02

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Originally Posted by krazyrobus

No thanks. I blame our Arsenal defeat last season at the Emirates on him. He could barely hold the ball when we needed pressure relieved. Ultimately the constant pressure on our defense tired them and they scored 2 late goals and won the match.

How can you blame him for that? He played 70 min, we had a 1-0 lead when he went off.

lorcanjc · 13th January 2008, 11:08

I doubt it

Crumpsall Red · 13th January 2008, 11:09

Great bloke and all that but .....he's nowhere near good enough for Manchester United. (I didn't think he was last season either and I thought a lot of people went OTT on his average performances).

Mozza · 13th January 2008, 11:44

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Originally Posted by Man-United

How can you blame him for that? He played 70 min, we had a 1-0 lead when he went off.

And we played a 451 where all our strikers have failed to hold the ball well.

Jacob · 14th May 2008, 14:14

The old man has been picked for Sweden's national team for EC.

Dino · 14th May 2008, 15:32

And hes 38.happy to see him back in the Euros.

MrMarcello · 14th May 2008, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Dino

And hes 38.happy to see him back in the Euros.

36... born in Sep 71.

BaldwinLegend · 14th May 2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by krazyrobus

No thanks. I blame our Arsenal defeat last season at the Emirates on him. He could barely hold the ball when we needed pressure relieved. Ultimately the constant pressure on our defense tired them and they scored 2 late goals and won the match.

His finishing is top notch so is his build up, but his physical attributes are not up to it, we played worse with him in the team than without him. Rather just try and see what Manucho is all about.

Nice to see someone with the same opinion as me on this.

I got crucified in the newbies for saying Larsson's contribution is overrated...

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 14th May 2008, 16:53

This Larrson business is a fucking dumb idea

MrMarcello · 14th May 2008, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

This Larrson business is a fucking dumb idea

True, SAF should just view the transfer forum for your expert analysis. He'd never make a mistake. Ever.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 14th May 2008, 17:28

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Originally Posted by MrMarcello

True, SAF should just view the transfer forum for your expert analysis. He'd never make a mistake. Ever.

Fergie already views the transfer market far better than I ever could. Something that escaped your dumb ass while you where thinking up that shit post.

MrMarcello · 14th May 2008, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Fergie already views the transfer market far better than I ever could. Something that escaped your dumb ass while you where thinking up that shit post.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 14th May 2008, 17:59

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Originally Posted by MrMarcello

Sultan · 14th May 2008, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

This Larrson business is a fucking dumb idea

I agree

A bizzare suggestion.

BaldwinLegend · 15th May 2008, 07:50

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Fergie already views the transfer market far better than I ever could.

No shit Sherlock.

golden_blunder · 15th May 2008, 13:47

No

and i think his first spell at United was overrated

Godfather · 15th May 2008, 14:46

Him young = exactly what we need.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 15th May 2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by BaldwinLegend

No shit Sherlock.

Kindly tell that to MrMarcello

FranklyVulgar · 16th May 2008, 09:29

In his prime you would take larsson as he was a class act. Now? come on he is 36 and not the player he once was however he could still have in inpact at a smaller club or a lesser league or even a lesser club at a top league. But i think he might retire, he went to his how town club in sweden and that is a mark of the man he is. A true gent.

MrMarcello · 16th May 2008, 15:10

Jesus Christ people, this post was in January for a loan spell to cover Saha's constant injuries. Not a fucking summer signing for next season.

13th January 2008, 04:24	#1 (permalink)
MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 18,330	Henrik Larsson Probably should be in the football or transfer forum but I'll leave the mods to decide. And this has probably been brought up a few times so far. Anyone think SAF might speak to him about signing on through the end season? Beats trying to sign this striker for x million or that striker for xx million. Wages probably wouldn't be high. He's still got the legs and the instinct for goal. Was a key player for two months last season. Rooney and Tevez are going to play most matches but Saha's fitness issues and no other cover in the first team, Larsson is probably the best signing for now. I did read one article from last month that stated he would not be eligible for the Champions League but not sure about that. Thoughts?

13th January 2008, 05:25	#2 (permalink)
krazyrobus Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, USA Posts: 906	No thanks. I blame our Arsenal defeat last season at the Emirates on him. He could barely hold the ball when we needed pressure relieved. Ultimately the constant pressure on our defense tired them and they scored 2 late goals and won the match. His finishing is top notch so is his build up, but his physical attributes are not up to it, we played worse with him in the team than without him. Rather just try and see what Manucho is all about.

13th January 2008, 05:47	#4 (permalink)
krazyrobus Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, USA Posts: 906	Rather nothing than acquiring Laarson because that means we will be obligated to play him. I'd rather any of Saha(very shite this season), Rooney or Tevez before him.

13th January 2008, 06:08	#5 (permalink)
Canuckred64 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 682	http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...042806,00.html According to Sky, Larsson has signed a new contract at Helsingborgs for another year.

13th January 2008, 06:10	#6 (permalink)
Alex First team crossdresser Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 39°44′21″N 104°59′5″W Posts: 12,852	I've heard Villa/his old manager are interested in him, wouldnt be a bad deal for any side in the Premier League to get him for a few months, thats sayin a lot considering his age

13th January 2008, 07:20	#7 (permalink)
Midfield Red Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Upstairs Posts: 2,563	I doubt about that, Alex. Helsingborgs surely need him in the next UEFA Cup encounter.

13th January 2008, 10:06	#10 (permalink)
Nialler Alex's Dad Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nyler Posts: 8,786	Celtic were strongly linked with him but he has committed himself to Helsingborgs don't think it would be a good idea anyway at this stage for both him and Manchester United

13th January 2008, 11:08	#12 (permalink)
lorcanjc First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,592	I doubt it

13th January 2008, 11:09	#13 (permalink)
Crumpsall Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Folkestone Posts: 737	Great bloke and all that but .....he's nowhere near good enough for Manchester United. (I didn't think he was last season either and I thought a lot of people went OTT on his average performances).

14th May 2008, 14:14	#15 (permalink)
Jacob ralugeR maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ***** Posts: 10,064	The old man has been picked for Sweden's national team for EC.

14th May 2008, 15:32	#16 (permalink)
Dino Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,303	And hes 38.happy to see him back in the Euros.

14th May 2008, 16:53	#19 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..new member of the kill Sjarkus club Posts: 18,376	This Larrson business is a fucking dumb idea

15th May 2008, 13:47	#26 (permalink)
golden_blunder Admin Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Swimming against a tide of shite Posts: 42,918	No and i think his first spell at United was overrated

15th May 2008, 14:46	#27 (permalink)
Godfather Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 3,329	Him young = exactly what we need.

16th May 2008, 09:29	#29 (permalink)
FranklyVulgar Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In amoungst the pigs raising hell Posts: 1,622	In his prime you would take larsson as he was a class act. Now? come on he is 36 and not the player he once was however he could still have in inpact at a smaller club or a lesser league or even a lesser club at a top league. But i think he might retire, he went to his how town club in sweden and that is a mark of the man he is. A true gent.

16th May 2008, 15:10	#30 (permalink)
MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 18,330	Jesus Christ people, this post was in January for a loan spell to cover Saha's constant injuries. Not a fucking summer signing for next season.