Recent content by Michael John Doyle

  1. We will never win the league with Lukaku up front

    #Personally i think players like Aguero and Lewy would struggle to shine with the rigid tactics Jose employs in games vs the big 6. Played 8, won 0 and scored 1... that screams tactics and overall team performance as opposed to 1 player. I agree with you about Lukaku playing for one of the elite...
  2. If we sign Alexis, do we still go for Griezmann in the summer?

    Bailly and Lindelof were brought in by Jose himself so you can expect them to be kept, Jones is solid when fit and Smalling & Rojo are average at best. I expect Jose to off load Rojo, Blind, Darmain and prob Smalling over the next 2 windows with quality defenders being brought in. No point in...
  3. If we sign Alexis, do we still go for Griezmann in the summer?

    We dont need him. Id much rather put a bid in for a natural RW because we haven't had one since Nani. Replacing Fellaini with a quality CM and getting a Varane type CB to partner Bailly should be higher priorities.
  4. Martial as a striker and Pogba in CAM is the way forward

    Martial as a striker and Pogba in CAM is the way forward
  5. Lukaku Golden Boot 17/18

    Lukaku Golden Boot 17/18
  6. Lacazette or Abuameyang next please

    Lacazette or Abuameyang next please
  7. Would you want Ronaldo back?

    What Ronaldo achieved at Manchester United was nothing short of remarkable. From 2003 to 2009 he went from unknown quantity to worlds most expensive player. 3 league titles, 08 Champions league winner, Ballon d'or etc etc, won all there was to win and moved on to his "dream" club Madrid. Fair...
  8. "Rio meets Mourinho" - in-depth interview

    Nice to see Jose being portrayed as an intellectual, down to earth guy and not the chauvinistic a-hole the English media have made him out to be. I think what made me warm to him the most was when he described himself as "NOTHING" when compared to Sir Alex and Sir Bobby. It appears that the...
  9. Griezmann, Bale, James, Lindelof and Marquinos please

    Griezmann, Bale, James, Lindelof and Marquinos please
  10. Mourinho - Appreciation Thread

    Great first season for the new gaffer. Done it with 4 of his own players, a few good men and a Moyes/LVG mash up of average injured deadwood. Another transfer window with a top goalscorer leading the line an a few more mercurial additions and I think the league/FA cup combo could be on the cards
  11. Europa League or bust......

    Europa League or bust......
  12. Our wingers: need strengthening?

    In fairness to Mata he's a CAM with limited pace and minimal def qualities (prob why Jose sold him at chelsea). Still an integral part of the squad tho. Very interesting to see who Jose has on his shortlist of wingers. Hazard, Willian, Pedro, Salah & Cuadrado all fine players.
  13. Iago Aspas - Dry your eyes mate

    He's a rodent, so is Guidetti. Shocking carry on that led to Baillys red. I'd like to put a bid in for Sisto, i think the guy has potential
  14. Should DDG start in the EL final?

    A shot at a European trophy and a Champions League group stage place and you want to leave DDG, one of our only world class players on the bench with no Bailly?? Best XI out no exceptions. Jose will look like a dick to Romero, but the board and fans will understand.
  15. Leroy Sane watch | Feb 2020: Returning to fitness with City's U23s

    Id rather take a punt on Sisto, the Celta Vigo player. Young, pacey and at 21 has lots of time and ability to develop. Shouldn't cost more than 20 mill. Also look at Hirving Lozano.... looks deadly