Correct, i actually meant that whenever a player shines at a club like Manchester United, the exposure will be immense and therefore clubs like Madrid and Barcelona will be sniffing around for the 'best'. I totally agree that United is on the same list as the above mentioned clubs.
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Ok, without meaning to sound patronising (genuinely), it's really important to remember that De Gea hasn't been sold to Real Madrid (or anyone), he's a Utd player.
So the answer to my question of when was the last time we sold a player to Real Madrid, is 2009. That's 6 seasons ago...
The last time we signed one of their best players was about 9 months ago.
Fair enough if that annoys you, but it's just fans talking - it has no bearing on the club's actual dealings.
David de Gea is from Madrid, his family lives in Madrid, his girlfriend mainly lives in Madrid. If he goes there, these factors will obviously play a MASSIVE part in his decision.
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I love how Herrera has a mini-net in his garden. Imagine him routing around in your back yard looking for his ball. The little rascal!
I love how Herrera has a mini-net in his garden. Imagine him routing around in your back yard looking for his ball. The little rascal!
25 years old.
26 years old.
26 years old.
What has happened with Ander really does seem like the perfect meshing of an experienced coach and talented player finding a middle ground and the player coming out an even better one on the other end. For me Ander has to be one of the corner stones we build this next United team around.
25 years old.
26 years old.
Remember Rio tweeting them to complain about his pace?
did he really?He feckin' did!
In a sadder variant, I remember Fletch mentioning that it was hard to explain to his sons why his card wasn't as good as other Man Utd midfielders.
He's also worse than Quaresma. That is enough proof to say that those ranking are pure joke.
Do we need a box-to-box midfielder now that Ander is adapting to this position? LvG said he is becoming a 60 meter midfielder and suddently the need for balance is no more.
Carrick/Blind besides Herrera with Rooney in front of them would provide enough defensive stability.
Carrick/Blind besides Herrera with Rooney in front of them would provide enough defensive stability.
If you count Mata as a midfielder we've got 5 in total, Carrick will be 34 and Blind is sometimes needed at LB. Herrera can't play every match, plus we'd have no backup (Rooney) if he or Fellaini can't play. I'm sure he still wants another midfielder.
We have Peirera though who has been involved with the first team this year, seems like LvG rates him so he could be the backup.
Of course it depends on how Herrera performs in the last games of the season.
The last time Pereira played was as a right winger, we need depth and we also need to upgrade at every opportunity, if Mata is a midfielder we need a winger, if Mata is a winger we need a CM.
We need defensive midfielders cover, not attacking. Don't think Peirera is that.
It was funny because i thought he was an AM aswell, but people who follow the youth teams say he can play as an #8 aswell.
I haven't seen enough of him personally so I wouldn't know. If he's a genuine 8 that could be an option, if not we're buying a CM. I don't think in a year with Europe he wants to rely on Pereira as the only cover for Herrera/Fellaini though, especially since he's not physical (something which he said he underestimated about the PL).
Question is whether we're better off going for cover or do we instead bring in someone for the first 11 and relegate either Herrera or Fellaini to the bench.
Some unsurprising but to the point stats :
Started CM 9 times, 5 goals and 2 assists
Started AM (in the hole) 1 times, 0 goals and 1 assist
Started DM (in a deeper midfield duo) 2 times, 0 goals and 0 assists
Subbed on 7 times, 0 goals and 1 assist
Now imagine if he had started as a CM every week. Also, thats just in terms of productivity. He still did a decentish job in the hole, did well in a 2 man midfield with Blind and has still more often than not had a good effect off the bench. But starting him in a lineup that gives him the freedom to get forward like the 4-1-4-1 sees him have an impact on the scoreline
Started CM 9 times, 5 goals and 2 assists
Started AM (in the hole) 1 times, 0 goals and 1 assist
Started DM (in a deeper midfield duo) 2 times, 0 goals and 0 assists
Subbed on 7 times, 0 goals and 1 assist
Now imagine if he had started as a CM every week. Also, thats just in terms of productivity. He still did a decentish job in the hole, did well in a 2 man midfield with Blind and has still more often than not had a good effect off the bench. But starting him in a lineup that gives him the freedom to get forward like the 4-1-4-1 sees him have an impact on the scoreline
What I like about Ander is that he scores goals with both feet, against Villa, one left footed, one right. There is no point in trying to drive him onto his wrong side as he doesn't seem to have one.
Really hope he continues to develop the 'Lampard' arrival on the edge of the box. Thinking back to some of his goals this season like QPR, Swansea and the second vs Villa he's a great weapon to have for cut backs as his finishes are controlled and deadly accurate. Consistent goals from midfield next season would be .
.Really big game for him today. Needs to do it against a team like City for people to really respect him as one of the best in the League and in Europe.
Souness saying he doesn't know what he is good at apart from scoring the odd goal. What a cnut.
Yep, clearly doesn't know what he's talking about. Embarrassing.
Was just about to say this. "Assists?". " yeah but you'd expect that from a midfielder"
What the feck?
haha i don't think he's going to be considered as one of the best in europe no matter how well he plays
Well not because of one game, no. But that is what he should attain to. International recognition and CL and big game performances will put his name in such conversations.
Man Utd 4:2 Man City
Superb 1st half. Reminds me of Modric.
He's been excellent so far.
Top class midfielder.
He's so good
I love'em. Completely owning that midfield today on the ground while Fellaini dominates in the air, leaving Carrick to tie things together with ease. Great stuff.
He is such a smart little player, isn't he?His footwork is sex
So silky in possessionOne of two players early in the half that didn't shit himself at the prospect of playing City.
Ridiculously composed. We've finally found that CM to give us some movement in the middle. So pleased
He's just a spanish Cleverley. 
Very much this. I thought he was a dead ringer in terms of style of play in that first half.
Those are great stats for a CM.
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