Recent content by SapperBRed75

Don't think they were played by BD, think they are fools. Was it last summer that we were holding firm because Real wanted Pogba but wouldn't match our valuation? How is it different? Issuing a timeframe (protecting yourself from standing a last minute gap in your squad which you cannot fill...

Prices have inflated dramatically, but in relative terms big buys have worked - when they were the right ones. Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand both seemed like ridiculous money at the time - but they went straight into our starting line up and improved us. I don't disagree that we should also be...

I think for the level of investment, the board expect Ole to achieve another top 4 finish with the playing squad available to him. We're clearly not looking to compete with Liverpool and City in the short term, and a run in a domestic cup in addition to qualification from our UCL group should be...

Owen, Depay, Sanchez... Cavani. Don't really want to hear it referred to as "the famous/legendary/iconic number 7 shirt" from this point onwards.

Joke. If I was one of Sancho's representatives, I'd be steering well clear of us next summer and talking to the other suitors that will inevitably back up their interest with decisive action. Sancho to United is finished. If we wanted him, we had our chance, we knew the price and BD made their...

Ibrahimovic was brought in prior to our supposed 'cultural shift', under another manager with very distinct objectives from those we're apparently pursuing now. Aware of our recent history regarding 'experienced' players - don't think it's relevant to say 'we've done it before and it was ok'...

Are we serious? What are we building? Where's the strategy? Underwhelmed.

Man Utd doesn't depress me. The club's ownership frustrate me because their priority is clearly to exploit the club for financial gain. They, via their employee Mr Woodward, are saying one thing and doing another. This makes them dishonest or incompetent or both. We know that football works in...

Guile, great touch, finds space and wants the ball. This boy could be a great bit of business, really enjoy watching him.

Sound performance, no errors - good positionally, tried to pass forward, strong in the challenges and blocks. Would love him to get a run in the team.

Lack of squad depth completely exposed - that starting eleven looked short. Woeful 25 mins after Bernardo goal - entirely unacceptable for a United side at home to lose all composure. Decent reaction in second half however; Fred and Williams both acquitted themselves well and we seemed better...

With respect, behave yourself. Cole scored over 120 goals across 7 or 8 seasons, despite a long spell out with a broken leg, playing against the best teams in Europe. His touch, speed, versatility and instinct (3 consecutive seasons scoring 20+ in all comps despite being rotated) were only...

Cracking debut. To play that way with all the expectation upon him, is a clear indication of his quality. He made everyone in that back 5 grow an inch (Lindelof has the confidence to express himself knowing Maguire can cover), and led by example. Didn’t overplay, released the ball quickly, isn’t...

I expect us to compete for top 4. We need some luck given squad depth (quality/experience beyond first eleven) but I believe we will compete. Transfers we got over the line definitely improve us, although I concede we are potentially exposed both in the midfield and having lost a 20+ goals per...

5/10. Accepting that we couldn’t have resolved all of our issues in a single window, and our buys so far have been solid. Not enough ‘outs’ to date and our midfield is some way off with the Pogba circus enduring. City start the season with Rodri having joined a fit De Bruyne, Silvas D & B...