Hes not left yet, he's still packing
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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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It's only a number but when Valencia decided to give it up because the pressure was too much I was disgusted. No problem taking the captaincy though. Then it's given to Owen. The number has been devalued since CR, not because of him. I want someone to request the number not for it to be used as a bargaining chip.
I am sure he can provide us some goals from midfield this season. He is by far the best goal-scoring midfielder last season after all, despite playing in Portugal.
We are getting some squad player, Not heard of him. Ney-somethingWhat's he doing in Paris ?
Why were people tracking flights at 12:00 when most sources said he will arrive tonight with a medical scheduled tomorrow.
Most sources yesterday were saying he'd be on a flight at 12, that's why.
Ah.. I see
Well, I think his flight will most likely be at around 17:00. He would reach Manchester around 20:00.
If he ends up costing us £68m, he'll have led us to a Champions League win, taking the Ballon D'or in the process, and become the best value signing of all time!
Yeah the media always chuck those add-ons onto a fee to make it sound huge. Every club would happily pay them as it means the club must be doing a bit on the pitch.
Quick medical then bring him on for the last 30 mins?
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Christ! Get him signed up before he witnesses this game tonight and changes his mind.
Yep, Followed by a long range cracker and assists to Martial and Greenwood
My portugese friend who follows the portugese league says he will be able to improve us but that the fee is high for what we are getting. He scores a lot but he says Bruno shoots a lot.
Anyone know how good Bruno really is?
Anyone know how good Bruno really is?
Flip reverse we don’t need Ronaldo/Messi etc to be a good time.
I don’t know the point your trying to get across. That is the midfield I was like to see and I expect that midfield to perform. If it does Not perform; like our defence.. questions need to be asked and not we require a new shinny toy.
Wrong. That is exactly the position Pogba played alongsidr Kante (DMF) during the world cup and he was neither a liability, nor a waste - he was brilliant in the same 4-2-3-1 formation that we are trying to play.
Playing deep in the midfield doesn't mean he was defending, it means he was jump-starting the attacks from the deep. Considering he can dribble and make amazing long passes - he can be very effective in that position, and actually was for France. Not so much for us because we don't have a strong DMF to support him when he sometimes loses the ball.
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The last thing we need is shots of him wide-eyed and worried as City are 4-0 up.
Keep him away from that match.
Well if he shoots a lot and scores a lot he’s what we want.
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Can’t wait for the Player Performance thread to come up!
Followed by the inevitable “he’s just a poor man’s Lingard” comments.
Followed by the inevitable “he’s just a poor man’s Lingard” comments.
This deal represents fantastic value considering we bought Fred from Shaktar for roughly the same amount. Also his salary is also with the current trend of performance related incentives which shows we have learnt our lesson. With better scouting network in place ( ground work on this has been done in last 3 years), things might start getting better in next few years.
Some really good passes. The best thing is he is good with both his feet and doesn't take too much time on the ball. Looking forward to see how he does here.
Flight tracker time?
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His passing seems to be perfect the kind of counter attacks we keep starting, so hoping he's a good fit.
Victor -- Fred -- Pogba -- Bruno -- Rashford -- Martial
Victor -- Fred -- Pogba -- Bruno -- Rashford -- Martial
This!
This is exactly what I would expect from him.
We need someone who can deliver good quality passes and can hold the ball well.
Enough shooting from range with just Rashford imo, imagine both making a contest who can shoot more ...
Actually it was Grealish we were debating playing deeper, I don't see Bruno playing deeper as he's too careless in possession, he's going to operate as a #10 IMO, regardless of who is the manager.
Actually that is wrong, it's a common misconception that has created a false narrative, if you watched France play you can see Matuidi playing as the supposed left side of the 3 behind the striker actually tucks inside and makes up a midfield 3 with Pogba and Kante, offering extra defensive cover, we play with actual attackers on the LW so it isn't the same and he'd be a liability no matter who the midfield partner is.
A midfield trio of Fred/McT, Pogba and Bruno looks good than what we had for last few years.
Hope they can assist and score more goals.
Hope they can assist and score more goals.
Watching the caf waiting for a new signing is adorable. It's like watching a six year old waiting for opening his presents.
It’s happening
The thing every one of those passes in that video have in common is the runs being made by the recipients. We just don't make those runs at United - in fact, if you look at lads like James when they came first compared to now, we appear to be actively coaching it out of players.
one who'll then smash the new toy against the wall before the end of the year though
The pass at 1:07 is unreal
Our fast players are going to benefit from his passing range. Hopefully Pogba stays, that would make our midfield solid.
The runs are not coming because neither Pereira or Lingard is capable of spraying those passes.
I really hope it's a proper plane!
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Sometimes one player can turn the luck of a club. Cantona did it for us all those years ago. Salah has done it for Liverpool over the last few years. I hope Bruno is that man.
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