How can this be happening with the squad we have?
Ashley Young to Inter Milan | Official
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Reiver
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I wish him all the best. He's had some good times with the club and I've never had cause to question his commitment.
RedDevil@84
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The player wants to go. A club wants to buy. He is in last year few months of contract.How can this be happening with the squad we have?
Player convinces manager to let him go.
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Rory 7
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I like Young. But this must mean players incoming. Yes. Players.
Paul_Scholes18
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So we have a super thin squad while being in 4 competitions. Lots of injuries too and we manage to sell a player before we buy anyone.
Shocking management here really.
So basically we have no cover for Wan Bissaka now so he must play every game and get injured now. Or should we test Jones/Lindelöf in that role again?
Shocking management here really.
So basically we have no cover for Wan Bissaka now so he must play every game and get injured now. Or should we test Jones/Lindelöf in that role again?
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I wanted him to leave but now that he actually leaves I can't help feel betrayed. So I'm about to lash out.
I'm joking obviously. He'll have a good time in Italy since he is still Young and quick. I always liked him. Proper United-squad player, from the scapegoating from fans to the bottomless effort he always put in.
I'm joking obviously. He'll have a good time in Italy since he is still Young and quick. I always liked him. Proper United-squad player, from the scapegoating from fans to the bottomless effort he always put in.
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Dalot is back. He was on the bench yesterday.So we have a super thin squad while being in 4 competitions. Lots of injuries too and we manage to sell a player before we buy anyone.
Shocking management here really.
So basically we have no cover for Wan Bissaka now so he must play every game and get injured now. Or should we test Jones/Lindelöf in that role again?
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Yeah hopefully he is ready now. Didn't do well at the end of last year apart from when he played as a winger.Dalot is back. He was on the bench yesterday.
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Great news. I wish him well over there. Not the best player but has been a good servant and model professional. Good leadership too even if the thought of him as captain never quite sounded right, but I guess that's more a reflection of where we're at (he'll be succeeded by a player in his first season!).
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If I'm being honest I feel that when we should have sold him we didn't and now when we need numbers we've sold himConflicted on this
On one hand he's only a squad player now so who cares but on the other he brings some shithousery that no one else in the squad has now and is a very good option to bring on when wanting to win free kicks, break up play and see a game out
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Club captain by seniority rather than leadershipClub captain and he leaves mid season doesn't speak volumes does it?
He was finished as top level footballer for a few seasons and if Ferguson was still manager he would be sold years ago
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Good lord, Ashley Young finally leaves and some want him to stay. He's always tried his hardest but he should have been gone in 2014.
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I have wanted Young out for years now, so I'm not gonna change my tune all of a sudden just because we've got an injury crisis. Dalot, Fosu Mensah, Rojo, Tuanzebe, Shaw could be back at some point and they can contribute a couple games to rest AWB and Williams before going out injured again. They should all be replaced in the summer if they can't stay healthy.
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Really...are you forgetting how horribly mismanaged our club is? We sold Lukaku with no replacement in the summer which hindered our whole season from day 1I like Young. But this must mean players incoming. Yes. Players.
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We've got Shaw, AWB, Williams and Dalot as fullbacks and Laird is a good prospect too. Do we really need more numbers?If I'm being honest I feel that when we should have sold him we didn't and now when we need numbers we've sold him
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Good move for all. Thanks for the service Ashley.
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Honestly Shaw should be next. We really need to shed those wages...I'm fine with DDG Martial and Rashford getting high wages, but the rest of the squad needs a slow and consistent deep clean till the wages either match the value of where we are or even undervalue our squad.Genuinely wish him the best. Was one of the few leaders over last few years. Emergence of Brandon Williams means he wouldn't have got much game time. Saves £110k per week in wage bill.
The fact matic, mata etc who are fringe players are on such large wages we need them off our books.
If you are Brandon Williams and playing so well it would be demoralising to see young on 110k and Luke shaw on 195k a week and that causes things to go pear shaped.
Hopefully a step in the right direction.
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Add to that CBJ being back at the club and Bailly, Jones and Rojo being able to cover full-back position.We've got Shaw, AWB, Williams and Dalot as fullbacks and Laird is a good prospect too. Do we really need more numbers?
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Surprised that we've allowed him to go this window, but we have Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Dalot and Williams, who has really stepped up. Actually, the brilliance of Williams probably made the decision for Ole a lot easier.
From Young's perspective, at his age, it's a really good move for him. A chance to play in a different country and for a team in Inter, who look like they're going places.
He's been a good servant for United. He's never been a world class player, but he's done what he's had to do without moaning.
Wish him the best of luck!
From Young's perspective, at his age, it's a really good move for him. A chance to play in a different country and for a team in Inter, who look like they're going places.
He's been a good servant for United. He's never been a world class player, but he's done what he's had to do without moaning.
Wish him the best of luck!
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Yeah we are a mess. Is our rebuild to sell everyone and let our academy do the job? We at least got a good academy though.Really...are you forgetting how horribly mismanaged our club is? We sold Lukaku with no replacement in the summer which hindered our whole season from day 1
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I'd bet good money half the people that wanted him gone are now the people saying the squads thin. While the squad is thin this is great news. He's been awful for years. Average player. I'd rather struggle with yougsters than watch his shit throw ins.
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Great news. Bye.
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Yeah just like in the summer.I like Young. But this must mean players incoming. Yes. Players.
We're not looking at having a balanced squad this season clearly.
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Barely worth raising the effort to comment on him, so I won't, but people assuming this opens the door to 'players' coming in now going to be disappointed, the only winner is here is our balance sheet, and Ashley Young, who might actually win something this season now.
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I wish him all the best. He's got a lot of stick from United fans over the years but he's been nothing but a top professional regularly out of position and still being the favoured full back for several managers.
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Woody robbed them
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Well, he was good against City, I'm not sure we win that game with Shaw or Williams in there. I'd rather get rid of Shaw.
But that being said, he's well past it and he should move where he can get more games. He's been a good servant to the club, best of luck except against United!
But that being said, he's well past it and he should move where he can get more games. He's been a good servant to the club, best of luck except against United!
DomesticTadpole
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Well those names just prove why we are in such a bad state.Add to that CBJ being back at the club and Bailly, Jones and Rojo being able to cover full-back position.
RedTiger
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That's very true, but it also shows that we can manage the absence of Ashley.Well those names just prove why we are in such a bad state.
Judas
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Not really. Young has played plenty. Jones is dreadful, Bailly is pointless, Rojo is often injured and a literal mad man bless him.That's very true, but it also shows that we can manage the absence of Ashley.
DomesticTadpole
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Maybe, but I would be seriously worried if AWB or Brandon Williams got injured if they are our options.That's very true, but it also shows that we can manage the absence of Ashley.
DomesticTadpole
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Rojo is absolutely useless as a LB. If he is in the right mood he can pass as a CB.Not really. Young has played plenty. Jones is dreadful, Bailly is pointless, Rojo is often injured and a literal mad man bless him.
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Good luck Smashley
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To be fair I find him at least entertaining at LB, rampaging forward and unleashing ridiculous shots. Probably more useful in an attacking sense than Shaw.Rojo is absolutely useless as a LB. If he is in the right mood he can pass as a CB.
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We have decent options that are not worse/much worse than Young. TFM can play right back, Rojo can play left-back. Laird can play on both flanks and is a great prospect. Reece Devine is a decent left-back too. I'm not worried.Maybe, but I would be seriously worried if AWB or Brandon Williams got injured if they are our options.
He's been here 9 years in fairness, I think that qualifies as loyal. How do you know this is the first opportunity.I do find it hilarious how a player described as a loyal servant by many jumped ship at the first opportunity. Our club captain as well
I can imagine the furore if certain other players had attempted to force through a move in January
He doesnt play much, is 34 and has one last chance to play in a foreign league, good luck to him and thanks for being a good professional. I never felt he gave less than he was capable of.
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Hes been a good servant to the club. Wish him well
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