That’s a setback
Amad Diallo signs for Manchester United
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Yes, 1 or 2 of them would be slotted in with the pre-established starting XI meaning there's little change to the overall make-up of the team. You don't rotate in 7 non-regular players and expect a result against one of the best teams in Spain, a country whose teams we've got an appalling record against.
Tell your friend to cop themselves on.
Yes but we haven’t paid the full amount yet. Diallo will only cost that if he’s a huge success and those payment will come in increments over a number of years thereby not really impacting our transfer budget massively.
Saying they are excited will be understatement.
Can't help thinking it would be a waste if he doesn't have a song to Wyclef Jean's Diallo (even if admittedly, it's quite a serious political song)
Diallo Diallo - can you hear the anticipation
Diallo Diallo - when Diallo's in transition
You said he's quick yes
But he doesn't have experience
Now your net's in vibration
Its a Diallo celebration
Diallo Diallo - can you hear the anticipation
Diallo Diallo - when Diallo's in transition
You said he's quick yes
But he doesn't have experience
Now your net's in vibration
Its a Diallo celebration
Geezer was creaming himself.
All that guff and he says he's right footed?
I sighed but he did correct himself.All that guff and he says he's right footed?
Haha I think he was just overly excited and got a bit muddled up, fair enough he actually sounded like he did more research than most for Sky!
Strange to hear somebody so excited about a young player but he obviously feels strongly to go off like that, most people just play it safe and say "he's young and learnin'"
He is good but nerves seemed to get the better of him when he made an appearance for the first team. Old Trafford has been a difficult place for a lot of players with the weight of expectation and especially playing in front of a crowd
Yeh I wonder if it's easier to bed young players in under these circumstances. Far less pressure when you're out on the pitch and after half a season and when fans hopefully come back youll be used to the speed and quality of first team football
It's not a setback, it's a formality
Yeah it was a nice change hearing somebody stick his neck out and seriously back the player rather than hearing the same old stuff. His excitement was rubbing off on me I cant wait for his debut now!
I am too - but at the same time I know he isn't going to set the world alight straight away, and even if he does people will start expecting performances like that every match.
The coaches obviously believe in him so that's enough for me - somebody whos quick but also technically gifted and seems to have a sharp mind, what's not to like?
why did we pay 60m for him if he cant even play in the cup tomorrow?
Ageeed.
Although I thought we paid £90m for him. the reported value of his fee goes up £5m per week. If he doesn’t play in the cup, or the next 2 games then he’s a flop like DVDB. The club is a shambles... blah blah blah.
£110m for this kid and we passed on Sancho 
Ogden used to be on the United beat years ago. Then he was banned by Fergie for reporting (correctly) that Rio was injured. Day to day sports journalism requires you to be on good terms with the people you cover. It requires access but sometimes you risk annoying the people you cover. A manager's interest in keeping tactics, lineups and transfers secret is diametrically opposed to a journalist's interest. 'Getting the truth out' regarding matchday lineups is not quite the same as reporting on the Pentagon Papers, a fact that Ogden's colleague (and superior journalist) Daniel Taylor seemed to grasp: A football club isn't a democracy.
Still, Ogden makes a fair point no? Lot of money for a guy who has barely played.
Once in a generation player.
Hadn't realised that he's faced English oppposition before.
He really did torment that left back.
Not sure if this has already been posted, but apparently, the official United website publish an article about Amad Diallo using a picture of his Atalanta teamate Caleb Okoli.
Not good, especially after the recent Cavani situation. They've now corrected the photo.
Not good, especially after the recent Cavani situation. They've now corrected the photo.
Surprised you didn't pull something making that stretch
Ogden behaves like a modern day Man Utd fan. Dumps on the club at every opportunity.
I've no doubt it is. Look at the array of talented kids and adult players who for one reason or another have not performed.
Gary Nev stated that quite recently that it's a daunting place for players while underplaying the strength of character the likes of himself and Becks,Butt,Rooney, Ronaldo had to take ownership of the place.
It's not the exact translation but Italian has a lot of romantic verses that do not translate well in English.
From Parma to Sassuolo it would have been a family affair with the two brothers (Hamed and Amad) playing close to one another. It wasn't meant to be. At Sassuolo Traore (Hamed not our Amed) is doing well. Amed Diallo on the other hand will be showing his skills in England. His move was quite e surprise and done at the very end of the Summer transfer window. It's an incredible opportunity for the Ivorian Right wing. Diallo had been training with the first team for quite some time but had yet to feature in the first team on a regular basis.
Diallo will leave to England today. He seemed destined for Manchester as City were interested in him as well. It was a transfer derby kept in high secrecy and won by United with City signing Filip Stevanovic (same age, same position, same transfer arrangement). Gasparini tried to keep him on loan till June but in vain. We'll hear very good things about him in the near future. Actually we're hearing good things about him already
This is what we should be getting excite about.
The madness over Caicedo is really out of perspective. We have signed a real talent here, and we should be buzzing about it
The madness over Caicedo is really out of perspective. We have signed a real talent here, and we should be buzzing about it
Ronaldo was a bit like Pogba in his early years at Juventus. The talent was clearly there and once on the pitch he would instantly improve the first team (whom at the time was devoid of a quality RW having lost Beckham). However if we really needed to improve the boy then we had to take it slow by rewarding him when he's doing the right thing while punishing him (ie sending him on the bench) when his immaturity took over his better sense. This is where United succeeded and Juventus failed. United focused on the kid. They did what its best for him and he ultimately became the best player in the world. Juventus built the team around a young Pogba which meant that he didn't need to bother to remove his bad habits at all. Who gives a feck about Pogba dilly dallying when you had a prime Vidal winning the ball left right and centre and Pirlo's magic that could make the impossible happen?
Regarding Caicedo I was not totally convinced whether we're interested in him or not. Rumours were coming in but from all the wrong outlets (Ecuador media, Sun, Mirror etc). Then prophet obvious (Romano) picked it up and the rest is history.
However I agree, there's plenty to look forward in Diallo. He seem to be a real deal.
What I do particularly like, skill apart, is the ability to know when to release the ball, and it's perfectly weighted
I disagree, you could tell that Ronaldo was going to be one of the best in the world from his very first game. After his first game no one was upset about Beckham leaving any more.
Great as it was, you couldn't really. He showed rawness coupled with his ability and so many thought he was a one trick pony. Took him a couple of seasons to become the monster he is
That's an interesting take. Still, Juventus did well for themselves and sold him for a world record fee.
With regard to Amad I'm hopeful he will be something special.
They did and tbf it reflects what modern football operate. Pogba was there, he was doing well and it fitted their system. Why should they risk losing a game or two just to teach him a lesson that would improve him in long term? Sir Alex was different though and kudos to Ole is doing the very same thing with Greenwood. I am not Ole's biggest fan as a manager (not as a player) but you have to give credit when its due.
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Cheers mate.