In fairness to Woody there has been a more ins and outs in this half window than in the last few combined. Business is getting done (or appears about to be done) at a steady rate.
Alexander Buttner | 2013/14 Performances
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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?
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Good luck Buttner, you were a bit shit, but so what? You always gave 100%, even if it wasn't enough most of the times. Cheers and have a good career at Moscow. Now for Anderson and Young too? That's most of the deadweight gone.
We're definitely signing an LB now.
We're definitely signing an LB now.
I liked him. Not so much for anything he did on the field mind, despite the 14 MOM performances 
not a bad footballer but he is just an awful defender. wish him all the luck in russia.
almost sounds like a wee swipe at United. Good luck lad. Never good enough for a top top side.
"LVG didn't give me a chance with the NT, even though I was voted motm 14 times for MUFC"
Dinamo finished 4th in the Russian league, they will be in Europa League next season.
I liked him and his attitude. Just not good enough it seems.
Even he found a buyer and Young will still be here.
He has just posted a few images on Instagram saying thanks and will always love this club etc, I think the Champions league comment was hardly a dig, sad to see him leave but we surely must be signing Shaw now with Buttner gone now.
We didn't spend on him fortunes, luckily. Van Gaal doesn't rate him despite him being Dutch - Good sign.
Like I said, the Champions League stuff is bang standard for a new signing to say, Fellaini, Van Persie, Mata all said the same when joining us.
If the club has half a chance of of winning something, "I want to win things, I want to play in CL, Europa, etc", if they don't have a chance, "I believe in the project here, bright future, etc, etc".
bastardDynamo don't even play in the CL, hopefully he realises that. They haven't even made it to qualifiers in God knows how long.
Fits right in with his 14 MOTM's. Heh.
I wonder does he mean he expects them to get in the CL the season after?
They should, tbf, they have second best squad in the league
Not that it matters though, Slutsky has proved that much
"I want to play in the Champions League, win trophies."
Thats hilarious
Thats hilarious
Gonna miss him, that champions league bit is general shite they all say. He kept Robben quiet, that's an achievement.
if eddie managed to make this deal then we are on our way back to top .. hope hes gone, he was awfull, determination is not enough
Why? What has he got to be bitter about? He's shite and he got to play for United. He has United on his CV now when his ability doesn't warrant it.
Good luck to him and that, but he won't be missed. He was fecking useless.
I know it's at our own expense but that line is fantastic.
I appear to be one of the only ones that didn't think he was THAT bad, although I don't care that he's gone. Good luck to him.
I appear to be one of the only ones that didn't think he was THAT bad, although I don't care that he's gone. Good luck to him.
TBH i'm glad to see him go. He never really looked like he would ever be able to replace Evra and people calling for him to play further up the pitch were misguided i felt. Makes me sad that we didn't hold onto Fabio and get rid of Buttner earlier. Would rather have him as cover as a fall back than Buttner thats for sure
Yeah, Fabio was much better as well defensively than Buttner was who was a major risk in most games.
Good luck to him. Wasn't quite at the level we required and it showed. Defensively he was suspect at the worst of times and he just kept getting caught out of position. We just didn't think he was good enough to trouble an overworked Evra.
But at least we should be a step closer to the Shaw deal now. We definitely need reinforcements at LB.
But at least we should be a step closer to the Shaw deal now. We definitely need reinforcements at LB.
I hope he does well in Moscow. Not at the level required here, but he's clearly talented, and I always quite liked him even if he was a bit mental. His debut against Wigan was a right laugh. Cruyff-turns and stepovers in your own half? Superb.
He was closely linked with Celtic last year. Would have liked to have seen him go there. I think he would have taken the piss at SPL level. He wouldn't really have to do much defending anyway.
He was closely linked with Celtic last year. Would have liked to have seen him go there. I think he would have taken the piss at SPL level. He wouldn't really have to do much defending anyway.
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And thanks for being 14 times MOTM
And thanks for being 14 times MOTM
Good riddance. Horrible player. We have to stop being sentimental to poor footballers who didn't do well at the club.
Why shouldn't we be sentimental, we're not the ones who make the decisions are we, we're fans. Without sentimentality we'd all be better off supporting Chelsea/City/PSG etc who doesn't give a shit about it's players unless they're producing.
I just find it difficult to be sentimental to someone who was crucial to the success of the football club. Especially of one who was a poor standard of footballer for the likes on Manchester United.
Im not saying we should not be sentimental to players, only those who were not good enough nor did they contribute largely to any success the club may have had.
On that note I wish him all the best in Russia.
Im not really fussed either way about Buttner - thought he was a decent backup but thats about it.
More exciting is the fact that with him leaving, we must be supremely confident of getting Shaw/other (or already tied the deal up).
More exciting is the fact that with him leaving, we must be supremely confident of getting Shaw/other (or already tied the deal up).
I'm surprised by the hate tbh, apart from one diabolical defensive display away to Chelsea in the Capitol One Cup he's been more than steady in all his games that I can remember not least his last one against Bayern
Fair enough, but just because you didn't like him doesn't mean that other people shouldn't be allowed to express appreciation for someone.
no hate for the guy, but he said he left to win trophies. I wish him luck and if he wins the Moscow and district league then fair play to him
I think his main aim should be to first become a better footballer and worry about champions league or trophies later.
I am sure he gave his best when he was at United, but he is just not good enough. No surprise to see him leaving. And I wish him good luck.
Glad he's gone, wasn't good enough to play for United. He played well against Munich and scored the odd goal when it didn't matter. The problem with Buttner was his defensive positioning. He played so many people onside that it was embarrassing at times. I always felt he was a liability and was never that likable. His parting dig was strange about playing Champions League football. That man of the match 14 times was odd as well. Fair play to some of the fans in here leaving nice messages, unfortunately he meant nothing to me.
Like most, happy to see him leave. All the best to him but christ, he is a bad left back.
I'm still pissed off that he was chosen over Fabio and led to him being sold. That said, I hope he improves elsewhere. Would not be surprised to see him as a wing in the future.
I would
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