xG has got to be one of the worst things added to "stats" in the last few years. Such tiresome sh*t
Matheus Cunha | Official | signed the first day of the window
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Our record with Brazilians is shocking. Awful. However, the major plus point with Cunha compared to everyone (I think) on that list is that he has at least proven himself in the Premier League. There's a stronger case for him being more suited to us than most, if not all, of those other players. Another plus is that we know exactly the sort of player we're getting, whereas the likes of Anderson, Pereira, and Fred never really nailed down their roles with us. Anderson's goal tally with us is simply shocking. We couldn't decide whether he was defensive mid, attacking mid, box-to-box, playmaker, so he ended up doing none of those roles particularly well.
I'm still not sure what to feel with this signing, but if we were to rank him before he even kicks a ball for us, he's already in the top half of that table based on what we have seen of him in the league.
Can he play as a striker?
Better than Hojlund, but not really his game and not worth signing for that role
Difference being, neither of them massively outperformed xG at their former clubs...so pretty bad examples, but i get your point, to an extent.
Well sorry not sure if that's aimed at myself for bringing up a podcast view. It wasn't mine and i did suggest xG so something i can take or leave.
However, i know from my other hobby, horse racing, that adding statistical analysis and things such as stride analysis, a sport can become more interesting. But you can always stick to your Youtube highlight reels.
I think there are far too many people emotionally invested in this transfer just willing to shout down people who are nervous about it in this thread. It's fine to be excited about a transfer, but that doesn't mean you should be having a go at people who aren't. Especially when it comes with the whole troglodyte "stats are boring" stuff.
If you wanna find something wrong with any transfer (which a lot of United fans seem to want to do these days) you can always dig out an opinion from somewhere thanks to social media. I choose to believe what not just my own eyes have told me but numerous other wolves fans too, he’s a good player and in my opinion United fans will love him. There’s enough negativity and toxicity around at the moment. How about some old fashioned belief?
With united its always the same - you will only hear bad news as that sells better (also on SM). Cunha is quite a player and thats for everyone to see. Just relax and let the crazy season commence
Can you cite examples? All I’ve seen is people on this thread share their opinion. And don’t cite twitter/X which evidently has numerous trolls and bots.
Couldn't agree more, on all counts
But stats are boring when they are overused as they have been
Any more boring than the constant posts about how he's guaranteed to be a success? I guess that's a matter of perspective.
Then you haven't been paying attention, won't quote people because I think it's kind of rude but I can link their posts for you
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/mat...transfer-being-finalised.487541/post-33153523
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/mat...transfer-being-finalised.487541/post-33239103
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/mat...transfer-being-finalised.487541/post-33154070
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/mat...transfer-being-finalised.487541/post-33153523
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/mat...transfer-being-finalised.487541/post-33165461
And those are just the ones I recognised when I searched this thread for the word "boring".
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It hasn’t just been me saying we’ve had enough of Xg stuff being in every conversation, multiple posters have been saying it
I didn't say it was, you're only 2 of the links and that's only because I picked the most recent ones
I was just pointing out they exist to the poster who asked. It's academic anyway, and not really for this thread. I just think people complaining about other peoples posts being boring (and again, not just you, it's plenty of people across loads of topics) is a bit toxic and self-defeating. It's a discussion forum, if I went round calling out every post and thread I found boring it'd be a full time job! I just skim over it until I find something interesting.Pretty much. What kills me about this transfer is that we finally look set to rid ourselves of Rashford and Sancho only to replace them with a player with many of the same flaws.
I love a tidy Brazilian.
I hope we're not really in for him. Even if we can't get better we should certainly be able to at least find similar quality cheaper.
In for him? The deal is done.
Sorry to disappoint but it’s basically a done deal and a very good one. He’ll add goals and creativity to an attack that desperately needs it
I hate finalized deals. You'd think finalized means it'd take 2 days to finish but in reality it's 1 month+.
Over-analyzing players has killed pretty much every excitement I have over transfers. We could sign Yamal for 2m and there would be armchair tacticos pointing to his over-performance and weak physique based on underlying stats.
No, if you signed Lamine the armchair tacticos would point out that his underlying stats say he's either the best player in the world or will be very soon, and if you can only add a guy who can actually finish his dinner as well, Lamine can elevate you into the top 5
Why would when the first installment is paid matter? So much nonsense from these 'journalists'.
It explains why in the tweet.
It says in the tweet why.
Does it? To place the next installment in the next financial year is not a reason that makes any sense by the way.
Are you okay? You've asked does it and then answered yourself.
I read the tweet perfectly fine the first time. There's no explanation of why it makes a difference to whether cash leaves our bank on 30th June or 1st July. Can you enlighten me?
If his contract starts before July 1 that means you signed him in the current season, so his transfer cost starts going into your books in the 24/25 season
It's sort of redundant point to make from the journo because obviously teams don't sign new players at the end of their season usually, as there's no reason for it
I don't think you did, and you still haven't if you think there's no explanation why.
to allow United to place the first instalment on the next financial year.
to allow United to place the first instalment on the next financial year.
to allow United to place the first instalment on the next financial year.
The bigger question should be why he needs a visa for the medical.
You need to change employer in the visa to go for the medical I guess.
I don’t see why he would even if he had changed employer but he hasn’t yet and can’t until after the medical anyway.
He is already playing in UK and already has a valid visa, why does he need a new one?
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