Sneijder or Modric?

Ekeke · 31st May 2011, 14:53

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Originally Posted by championo

Agenda driven to derail thread or what? See thread title please.

Agenda would be only having 2 options when there are many more possibilities.

Whats the point of a thread about midfield transfers if you cant pick your first choice?

Bryan_Munich · 31st May 2011, 14:59

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

Agenda would be only having 2 options when there are many more possibilities.

Whats the point of a thread about midfield transfers if you cant pick your first choice?

The thread was originally intended to find out who most people preferred between the two, no agenda.

mustaine · 31st May 2011, 15:00

Sneijder, he's just better.

MancFanFromManc · 31st May 2011, 15:03

Sneijder is the better player but I think Modric would be better fit for United

1. I think Modric wouldnt kick up as big a stink when left out
2. Sneijder plays in Rooneys role, whereas Modric is more of a Scholes replacement
3. Modric already up to Prem speed
4. Less expectations on Modric

antihenry · 31st May 2011, 15:07

I'd take Sneijder if I had to choose between those two.

However, I have a feeling Modric may yet reach another level as a player, if he leaves Spurs for MU or Chelsea.

ricky-romeo · 31st May 2011, 15:08

sign both and we mean business!!!!

Blair · 31st May 2011, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

Seriously, imagine them both with Carrick behind.... fuck me! Now that'd rival Barca.

I reckon they'd get fucked up as well tbh.

sammsky1 · 31st May 2011, 15:09

Both? With carrick playing in just behind them in a midfield 3.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Blair

I reckon they'd get fucked up as well tbh.

You think a midfield 3 of:

-------Carrick
Sneijder ----Modric

Would get fucked? I doubt it, I think that midfield would do a great job against Barca's midfield.

We'd still have the problem of a certain Messi though.

Blair · 31st May 2011, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

You think a midfield 3 of:

-------Carrick
Sneijder ----Modric

Would get fucked? I doubt it, I think that midfield would do a great job against Barca's midfield.

We'd still have the problem of a certain Messi though.

Man for man, the Barca trio are way ahead of each man. As a unit, they're also untouchable, we've seen it time and time again. For sure, those three would fair better than Carrick 'the passenger' and a 37 year old Giggs.

ricky-romeo · 31st May 2011, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

You think a midfield 3 of:

-------Carrick
Sneijder ----Modric

Would get fucked? I doubt it, I think that midfield would do a great job against Barca's midfield.

We'd still have the problem of a certain Messi though.

would put up a much better fight..and sneijder has a very good record of facing the barca midfielders..

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:27

Carrick "the passenger"? what are you on about? If Carrick had sat in Biscuits position you'd be lauding him now. He had a fucking impossible job.

Blair · 31st May 2011, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

Carrick "the passenger"? what are you on about? If Carrick had sat in Biscuits position you'd be lauding him now. He had a fucking impossible job.

Carrick was a passenger in the 2 previous finals - I'm not saying his job wasn't impossible though.

For sure he'd look better in the Biscuits position, but he didn't play there so we cant laud him.

Starkie_1 · 31st May 2011, 15:29

Modric all day long, I don't want Sneijder purely because Rooneys a better no 10 than he is. We don't need him.

As for Carrick being a passenger, scapegoating him got boring 2 years ago.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Blair

Carrick was a passenger in the 2 previous finals - I'm not saying his job wasn't impossible though.

A passenger vs. Chelsea?

Blair · 31st May 2011, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

A passenger vs. Chelsea?

We're talking about Barca here, you cant compare facing fucking Chelsea to Barcelona.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Starkie_1

Modric all day long, I don't want Sneijder purely because Rooneys a better no 10 than he is. We don't need him.

Sneijder is much more than just a no. 10, he can play midfield.

The same shit was said about Modric when he arrived in England.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Blair

We're talking about Barca here, you cant compare facing fucking Chelsea to Barcelona.

Eh? You just said "the previous 2 finals"? confused

Blair · 31st May 2011, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

Eh? You just said "the previous 2 finals"? confused

The previous 2 Barcelona finals.

Starkie_1 · 31st May 2011, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

Sneijder is much more than just a no. 10, he can play midfield.

The same shit was said about Modric when he arrived in England.

I've never personally seem Sneijder play well in a 2 man midfield, something he would HAVE to do for us. But I haven't seen him as much as I have Modric.

ricky-romeo · 31st May 2011, 15:38

if we really did sign sneijder then i don't think he will have any problem playing in a 2 man midfield against the fulhams, blackburns or west broms..

when we are playing the big teams then we will change to 4-5-1 and that will suit sneijder as well..

devilish · 31st May 2011, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

You think a midfield 3 of:

-------Carrick
Sneijder ----Modric

Would get fucked? I doubt it, I think that midfield would do a great job against Barca's midfield.

We'd still have the problem of a certain Messi though.

Add Messi to the right, Ronaldo to the left and Jesus upfront.

To bag those two new players you'll need at least 60m

Walrus · 31st May 2011, 15:40

Sneijder is the more talented player, but not the one we need.

Phil · 31st May 2011, 15:40

Who plays in the "10" for Holland then, Sneijder or VDV?

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Blair

The previous 2 Barcelona finals.

Carrick didn't play in the Cup Winners Cup final

The use of the word "previous" isn't working too well with this one.

And I totally disagree with singling Carrick out as a passenger in this final, he did as much as he could I thought. Put him in a 3 alongside players like Modric and Sneijder and you'd really start to see his influence.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:41

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Originally Posted by devilish

Add Messi to the right, Ronaldo to the left and Jesus upfront.

Why've you brought out the big guns with the rolleyes? It was hypothetical if you're trying to be a clever arse

Amir · 31st May 2011, 15:42

Sneijder. Maybe riskier, but he has more to his game.

devilish · 31st May 2011, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

Why've you brought out the big guns with the rolleyes? It was hypothetical if you're trying to be a clever arse

I like your posts but you'll have to admit that that formation smells alot of football manager. We wont be able to get those 2 midfielders that's for sure

BTW in such circumstances Id rather play Fletch then Carrick.

Red Hand Devil · 31st May 2011, 15:46

To be greedy, i'd like to see Sneider & Modric signed, aswell as Lass Diarra. I think Diarra is perfect for us aswell as those two..

mariachi-19 · 31st May 2011, 15:46

The lack of Eboue disappoints me.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:47

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Originally Posted by devilish

I like your posts but you'll have to admit that that formation smells alot of football manager. We wont be able to get those 2 midfielders that's for sure

Who said we would? What the fuck are you on?

Was totally hypothetical to ask, what would we need to match Barca. I'm 31, I don't play football manager.

Nate Dogg · 31st May 2011, 15:49

Snejder, the fact he has a wicked shot and free kick sways it for me.

devilish · 31st May 2011, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

Who said we would? What the fuck are you on?

Was totally hypothetical to ask, what would we need to match Barca. I'm 31, I don't play football manager.

Well hypothetically speaking we can always sign Messi, Iniesta and Xavi. That would surely stop them.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:53

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Originally Posted by devilish

Well hypothetically speaking we can always sign Messi, Iniesta and Xavi. That would surely stop them.

Nar that's retarded because no team COULD buy them, the truth is, Sneijder is available at the right price, no doubt Modric is too.

Stop trying to be a clever dick, it doesn't suit you.

WeasteDevil · 31st May 2011, 15:54

Neither, the money asked for both is nowhere near their true value. There's no point spunking money out just for the sake of it. Give some of the kids a go.

I'm always right · 31st May 2011, 15:56

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Neither, the money asked for both is nowhere near their true value. There's no point spunking money out just for the sake of it. Give some of the kids a go.

SAF said he hates being second best, he'll want to close the gap on Barca, do you really think Pogba and Morrison will help plug that gap?

Godfather · 31st May 2011, 15:57

Both

ricky-romeo · 31st May 2011, 15:57

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Originally Posted by Phil

Who plays in the "10" for Holland then, Sneijder or VDV?

sneijder...

WeasteDevil · 31st May 2011, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

SAF said he hates being second best, he'll want to close the gap on Barca, do you really think Pogba and Morrison will help plug that gap?

Did anyone think that Scholes would plug the gap? Go on, back in the day? Did you?

That's not the point I'm making. Spending big money on something that's second best isn't going to plug the gap either, it's pissing in the wind.

devilish · 31st May 2011, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Sharky7

Nar that's retarded because no team COULD buy them, the truth is, Sneijder is available at the right price, no doubt Modric is too.

Stop trying to be a clever dick, it doesn't suit you.

Sneijder and Modric are available at the right price, that's true but we can't afford them both. You're talking here about at least 60m. One shouldn't forget their salaries, their signing on fee AND the fact that we need to bring in a new keeper. Its nearly as realistic as getting Iniesta or Xavi.

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31st May 2011, 15:00	#43 (permalink)
mustaine Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Posts: 813	Sneijder, he's just better.

31st May 2011, 15:03	#44 (permalink)
MancFanFromManc First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: RedCafe Ninja. Stalks the forum undercover, then wham, throws in a line or two of common sense just to confuse everyone :-P Posts: 6,808	Sneijder is the better player but I think Modric would be better fit for United 1. I think Modric wouldnt kick up as big a stink when left out 2. Sneijder plays in Rooneys role, whereas Modric is more of a Scholes replacement 3. Modric already up to Prem speed 4. Less expectations on Modric

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antihenry Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Blue Heaven Posts: 4,350	I'd take Sneijder if I had to choose between those two. However, I have a feeling Modric may yet reach another level as a player, if he leaves Spurs for MU or Chelsea.

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ricky-romeo First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kota bharu Posts: 6,674	sign both and we mean business!!!!

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sammsky1 First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Behind my  Posts: 12,650	Both? With carrick playing in just behind them in a midfield 3.

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I'm always right Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mêlée Island Posts: 15,933	Carrick "the passenger"? what are you on about? If Carrick had sat in Biscuits position you'd be lauding him now. He had a fucking impossible job.

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Starkie_1 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Failing a Jib anywhere, anyhow Posts: 2,318	Modric all day long, I don't want Sneijder purely because Rooneys a better no 10 than he is. We don't need him. As for Carrick being a passenger, scapegoating him got boring 2 years ago.

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ricky-romeo First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kota bharu Posts: 6,674	if we really did sign sneijder then i don't think he will have any problem playing in a 2 man midfield against the fulhams, blackburns or west broms.. when we are playing the big teams then we will change to 4-5-1 and that will suit sneijder as well..

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Walrus Oppressed White Male Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,567	Sneijder is the more talented player, but not the one we need.

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Amir First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 17,338	Sneijder. Maybe riskier, but he has more to his game.

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Nate Dogg Don't Make Me Angry Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,588	Snejder, the fact he has a wicked shot and free kick sways it for me.

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