Sneijder or Modric?

Bryan_Munich · 30th January 2012, 18:40

gulli_G · 30th January 2012, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Bryan_Munich

so did we sign the real de gea this time?

acrebo · 30th January 2012, 19:45

Haha! When's that photo from?

SteveJ · 30th January 2012, 19:48

From the day of DDG's medical, mate.

KM · 30th January 2012, 19:53

Actually their are no rumors on twitter. A simple Sneijder search brings out that only this account (https://twitter.com/#!/JanuaryWindow) is saying something and it's clear as hell that it's a fucking WUM.

Btw Howard Nurse is following this account for some reason

Sean_RedDevil · 31st January 2012, 00:00

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Originally Posted by ha_rooney

(I'm still not convinced he can play 4-4-2)

Ranieri says Sneijder isn't a player for 4-4-2.

Maajid · 31st January 2012, 08:45

Actually he's said it himself a few times in the past:

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With that in mind Tottenham’s Luka Modric has always seemed a better fit for United’s midfield than Sneijder, who made no secret of where his preferred position lies on the pitch following the dismissal of Gian Piero Gasperini. “I told him immediately: ‘I don’t like playing in central midfield at all’. I am an attacking player not a central midfielder… I always had the ball, it’s true, but I like to be further forward closer to goal… Better a second striker than a central midfielder. But in all I prefer to be behind two strikers.”

Strange answer of Wesley Sneijder for Manchester United - Serie A News | FOX Sports on MSN

dev1l · 7th February 2012, 18:55

m.calciomercato.com/286259.html
Sneijder wanted by Anzhi

England1966 · 7th February 2012, 19:00

between the above excellent players I would chose Tom

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 7th February 2012, 19:01

A formation with a Sneijder behind 2 strikers is still 4-4-2.

pocco · 7th February 2012, 19:07

Apparently Inter have changed their formation recently and are struggling to fit Sneijder in. Is this true? Just what I've been told.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 7th February 2012, 19:48

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Originally Posted by pocco

Apparently Inter have changed their formation recently and are struggling to fit Sneijder in. Is this true? Just what I've been told.

Yes.

pocco · 7th February 2012, 20:44

So is it also true that this formation is similar to a 4-4-2 and that their manager doesn't think Sneijder can play in a 2 man midfield?

Cheesy · 7th February 2012, 20:51

If we're looking for an out and out central midfielder, then there's not even a question to be had. It would undoubtedly be Modric.

Sneijder hasn't been playing well as of late, and it's clear that he wouldn't fit into our midfield, because he doesn't play well in a two man midfield and is usually deployed in a more attacking role.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 7th February 2012, 21:29

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Originally Posted by pocco

So is it also true that this formation is similar to a 4-4-2 and that their manager doesn't think Sneijder can play in a 2 man midfield?

I think it's a bit more complicated than that in all honesty. Ranieri's problem is trying to play 4-4-2 when he has 2 play makers in Alvarez and Sneidjer who all want to play behind the 2 forwards. Yet he seems ATM to prefer playing two toughies down the middle, with one being a passer. Their revolving injury list it seems to me has also been crippling any options for him to try something else formation wise.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 7th February 2012, 21:34

ESPN Soccernet - Correspondents - FC Inter Milan - Milito's poker

This dude above can explain all inters current issues best.

surf · 8th February 2012, 00:18

Going back to Modric, unless the money offered is insanely good will he still want to move to Chelsea at the end of the season? They need him but does he need them? Or is it about wanting to stay in London?

peterstorey · 8th February 2012, 01:07

Ker-ching!

Cheesy · 8th February 2012, 17:19

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Originally Posted by surf

Going back to Modric, unless the money offered is insanely good will he still want to move to Chelsea at the end of the season? They need him but does he need them? Or is it about wanting to stay in London?

I think it will all depend on whether they qualify for the Champions League or not. If they don't, then I think that completely rules out the possibility of him going to Chelsea. If they do, then there could still be a chance of him going, if Chelsea are willing to offer a lot of money. He'd definitely go if Tottenham failed to make the Champions League and Chelsea did, but as time goes on, Tottenham are now looking like certainties to at least qualify.

To be honest though, if he did leave, then the only winners would be Tottenham. Modric may be a very good central midfielder, however £40m is still grossly overpricing him. He's good, but not as good as some claim.

On the other hand, Spurs would benefit because they've already got Parker who I feel has been just as good for them this season, as well as having a lot of money to go out and spend on a quality replacement. They'd be able to lure in a top class midfielder if they were in the Champions League.

Varun_Utd · 8th February 2012, 17:38

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Originally Posted by cheesy

I think it will all depend on whether they qualify for the Champions League or not. If they don't, then I think that completely rules out the possibility of him going to Chelsea. If they do, then there could still be a chance of him going, if Chelsea are willing to offer a lot of money. He'd definitely go if Tottenham failed to make the Champions League and Chelsea did, but as time goes on, Tottenham are now looking like certainties to at least qualify.

To be honest though, if he did leave, then the only winners would be Tottenham. Modric may be a very good central midfielder, however £40m is still grossly overpricing him. He's good, but not as good as some claim.

On the other hand, Spurs would benefit because they've already got Parker who I feel has been just as good for them this season, as well as having a lot of money to go out and spend on a quality replacement. They'd be able to lure in a top class midfielder if they were in the Champions League.

Grossly underrating Modric and his importance to spurs here. not that i believe he's worth 40mil but comparing him to parker is insane. They have completely different roles and though both do their job very well, a scott parker can be replaced much easier than a modric.

If they let him go, i dont see them getting someone of similar quality at all. He's a very good CM.

fwiw, i dont see chelsea bidding more than 40mil and i dont see spurs accepting anything less, so its all a moot point really unless there's a real disaster at WHL and they somehow dont qualify for the CL.

Cheesy · 8th February 2012, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Varun_Utd

Grossly underrating Modric and his importance to spurs here. not that i believe he's worth 40mil but comparing him to parker is insane. They have completely different roles and though both do their job very well, a scott parker can be replaced much easier than a modric.

If they let him go, i dont see them getting someone of similar quality at all. He's a very good CM.

fwiw, i dont see chelsea bidding more than 40mil and i dont see spurs accepting anything less, so its all a moot point really unless there's a real disaster at WHL and they somehow dont qualify for the CL.

I'm not underrating Modric at all. He's a very good midfielder, and is better than Parker, but not by much. I think the best way to describe him is as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. He's a good all-round midfielder, however there's nothing about that makes me watch him in awe at all, and nothing to justify a £40m price tag either.

Varun_Utd · 8th February 2012, 18:23

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Originally Posted by cheesy

I'm not underrating Modric at all. He's a very good midfielder, and is better than Parker, but not by much. I think the best way to describe him is as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. He's a good all-round midfielder, however there's nothing about that makes me watch him in awe at all, and nothing to justify a £40m price tag either.

surprised to hear all that tbh. He's on a different league to parker really. and he is not what you'd call a jack of all trades... at all. that is what i'd call someone like fletch not modric.

am surprised you dont see the quality in modric. definitely not worth 40mil but price of a player is relative not an absolute so no point going there imo. he is a class act though. runs and dictates game from the centre of the park, creative player. top drawer in my book.

::sonny:: · 9th February 2012, 11:26

No one wants Sneijder, Inter Milan too.

africanspur · 9th February 2012, 11:29

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Originally Posted by surf

Going back to Modric, unless the money offered is insanely good will he still want to move to Chelsea at the end of the season? They need him but does he need them? Or is it about wanting to stay in London?

135-150k>45k or the 90/100k we've offered in his new contract, which is the absolute max we can go to.

And Modric>>>>>>>>>>Parker.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 9th February 2012, 11:36

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Originally Posted by ::sonny::

No one wants Sneijder, Inter Milan too.

Anzhi hates this post

Denis' cuff · 10th February 2012, 09:08

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Originally Posted by Bryan_Munich

clean sheets?

Maajid · 10th February 2012, 09:19

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“There have never been any concrete contacts with Manchester United,” said the 27-year-old (right). “I see everything, I am not blind, but there is nothing concrete right now. “I am happy at Inter, but we will see. I currently have no contacts with other clubs and I am living day by day.

“If, on the last day of the transfer window, an offer had arrived, maybe I would have left. “The truth is that I feel at home at Inter, but I do not know where I will play next season.”

Sir Alex Ferguson is on Wesley Sneijder red alert | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk

Zarlak · 10th February 2012, 09:47

Well there's a come and get me if I ever saw one.

Denis' cuff · 10th February 2012, 09:56

not a chance

Varun_Utd · 10th February 2012, 10:48

I hope we steer clear.

Jimy_Hills_Chin · 10th February 2012, 10:50

Sneijder missed the boat, there will be no Titanic 'I am king of the world' moment for you now Wesley.

Stretch · 10th February 2012, 10:51

Funny, a few months ago I wanted him but now, DO NOT WANT! I'd rather have Modric. Come on 'Arry, go and take that England job. It will open the door for us on Luka.

Varun_Utd · 10th February 2012, 10:54

With chelsea interested, we'd never get him. not with spurs already value'ing him at 40mil or so with Levy still there.

Stretch · 10th February 2012, 11:11

You never know. He might not want to end up at CFC with all their issues. And who knows, maybe ol' Unc Malc won't mind breaking the bank on this one if it's SAF's wish...wishful thinking eh? Though all hope's not lost.

wr8_utd · 10th February 2012, 11:26

This summer should be fun. Sneijder

He wants to come!

Varun_Utd · 10th February 2012, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Stretch

You never know. He might not want to end up at CFC with all their issues. And who knows, maybe ol' Unc Malc won't mind breaking the bank on this one if it's SAF's wish...wishful thinking eh? Though all hope's not lost.

Well, lets hope Chelsea dont finish 4th then because we cant possibly match their bid if they do..

Zen · 10th February 2012, 12:26

Well he wants CL football....which was the whole point of him wanting to go to Chelsea.

Eyepopper · 10th February 2012, 12:49

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Originally Posted by wr8_utd

This summer should be fun. Sneijder

He wants to come!

I was eager to sign him last summer but given how his seasons been going I wouldn't be keen anymore... I also think he's acted like a bit of a dickhead over the whole thing.

R_Kelly · 10th February 2012, 13:50

Has he done anything to suggest he can regain his level of his 09/10?

Garethw · 10th February 2012, 14:14

Modric would be an absolutely superb signing for us.

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30th January 2012, 18:40	#361 (permalink)
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30th January 2012, 19:45	#363 (permalink)
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SteveJ Nicest fella on the Caf and Newbie of the Year 2011 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The Divided Kingdom Posts: 11,927	From the day of DDG's medical, mate.

30th January 2012, 19:53	#365 (permalink)
KM First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Q.P.R Posts: 14,862	Actually their are no rumors on twitter. A simple Sneijder search brings out that only this account (https://twitter.com/#!/JanuaryWindow) is saying something and it's clear as hell that it's a fucking WUM. Btw Howard Nurse is following this account for some reason

7th February 2012, 18:55	#368 (permalink)
dev1l Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,509	m.calciomercato.com/286259.html Sneijder wanted by Anzhi

7th February 2012, 19:00	#369 (permalink)
England1966 Cuckoo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada, Posts: 1,709	between the above excellent players I would chose Tom

7th February 2012, 19:01	#370 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,441	A formation with a Sneijder behind 2 strikers is still 4-4-2.

7th February 2012, 19:07	#371 (permalink)
pocco loco Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3,608	Apparently Inter have changed their formation recently and are struggling to fit Sneijder in. Is this true? Just what I've been told.

7th February 2012, 20:44	#373 (permalink)
pocco loco Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3,608	So is it also true that this formation is similar to a 4-4-2 and that their manager doesn't think Sneijder can play in a 2 man midfield?

7th February 2012, 20:51	#374 (permalink)
Cheesy Smells Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,316	If we're looking for an out and out central midfielder, then there's not even a question to be had. It would undoubtedly be Modric. Sneijder hasn't been playing well as of late, and it's clear that he wouldn't fit into our midfield, because he doesn't play well in a two man midfield and is usually deployed in a more attacking role.

8th February 2012, 01:07	#378 (permalink)
peterstorey Bitter Arse hole Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 26,003	Ker-ching!

7th February 2012, 21:34	#376 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,441	ESPN Soccernet - Correspondents - FC Inter Milan - Milito's poker This dude above can explain all inters current issues best.

8th February 2012, 00:18	#377 (permalink)
surf Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the wilderness Posts: 3,914	Going back to Modric, unless the money offered is insanely good will he still want to move to Chelsea at the end of the season? They need him but does he need them? Or is it about wanting to stay in London?

9th February 2012, 11:26	#383 (permalink)
::sonny:: First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milan Posts: 5,469	No one wants Sneijder, Inter Milan too.

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Zarlak 3-0 and you messed it up! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 'I see the line, in the sand.... time to find out, who I am...' Soccer Manager - Manchester United. Posts: 15,844	Well there's a come and get me if I ever saw one.

10th February 2012, 09:56	#389 (permalink)
Denis' cuff First Team Sub Join Date: May 2007 Location: here Posts: 5,496	not a chance

10th February 2012, 10:48	#390 (permalink)
Varun_Utd First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Villa Posts: 5,145	I hope we steer clear.

10th February 2012, 10:50	#391 (permalink)
Jimy_Hills_Chin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,646	Sneijder missed the boat, there will be no Titanic 'I am king of the world' moment for you now Wesley.

10th February 2012, 10:51	#392 (permalink)
Stretch First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Berbs...'Like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair' Posts: 5,176	Funny, a few months ago I wanted him but now, DO NOT WANT! I'd rather have Modric. Come on 'Arry, go and take that England job. It will open the door for us on Luka.

10th February 2012, 10:54	#393 (permalink)
Varun_Utd First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Villa Posts: 5,145	With chelsea interested, we'd never get him. not with spurs already value'ing him at 40mil or so with Levy still there.

10th February 2012, 11:11	#394 (permalink)
Stretch First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Berbs...'Like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair' Posts: 5,176	You never know. He might not want to end up at CFC with all their issues. And who knows, maybe ol' Unc Malc won't mind breaking the bank on this one if it's SAF's wish...wishful thinking eh? Though all hope's not lost.

10th February 2012, 11:26	#395 (permalink)
wr8_utd 1st wr8_muppetry Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25,310	This summer should be fun. Sneijder He wants to come!

10th February 2012, 12:26	#397 (permalink)
Zen First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Prophetville! Posts: 6,383	Well he wants CL football....which was the whole point of him wanting to go to Chelsea.

10th February 2012, 13:50	#399 (permalink)
R_Kelly No Lifer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: How do you expect to run with the wolves come night, when you spend all day sparring with the puppies? Posts: 38,660	Has he done anything to suggest he can regain his level of his 09/10?

10th February 2012, 14:14	#400 (permalink)
Garethw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England; The home of James Bond, Fish and chips and Chavs! Posts: 4,826	Modric would be an absolutely superb signing for us.