You can tell Blind is a very clever footballer though, and he benefited from big Chris beside him. I did see him get ragdolled by the likes Lukaku and even Troy Deeney this season though, knew Mourinho wouldn't accept that in a centre back, they have to be able to bully the opposition.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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Sounds like he's another Jones in terms of playing style. Hopefully without the injuries.
Welcome to United Mr. Bailly.
Considering he'd played 53 games for United before Euro 92, I'd certainly hope you "knew of him" @sunama
Ah yes cheers!
That depends on whether he becomes great or fails either way oppos will say no he's not worth the £250M fee plus £100M add-ons
We don't need WWE wrestler types in our team. We need athletes with a good footballing brain.
77KG is more than enough to be a top defender. How heavy is J.Terry? Rio was/is skinny, too.
What I liked about Rio is his footballing brain. Yes, he was fast (athletic), but he could read the game very well.
For those fans who like the bodybuilder types - Memphis is just that, but all that muscle has compromised his athleticism.
Same. I'm still trying to figure out how an Ivorian ends up with a name like Eric Bailly.
Exactly what's needed.
If he's shite I told you he would be if he's great I told you he would be
You heard it here first
You heard it here first
Bailly, Bailly, give me your answer do. Were half crazy all for the tackles you do 
2 or 24 like he had at Villareal
I'm a bit skeptical but he played a good second half season with Villareal, and he's way more talented than Mangala. So I think he's a good signing.
If you knew how to pronounce it properly you might not be wondering.
Ahh! I see...
Build a strong defense and then build up the rest of the team. I don't think we'll keep on buying tall, quick, strong and athletic players as for midfielders and so forth.
Refreshing to see this Bayern like ruthlessness in transfers. It was only a few days ago it was rumoured and he's already in the shirt!
To be honest I have no idea if he's any good or not. He's only young but he sounds like exactly what Mourinho likes in a player.
DDG, Darmian/Valencia, Smalling/Jones (when fit), Bailly/Rojo,Shaw (when fit)/Blind sounds pretty good to me.
Thank God this obsession over Stones that Mourinho was meant to have was just paper talk.
To be honest I have no idea if he's any good or not. He's only young but he sounds like exactly what Mourinho likes in a player.
DDG, Darmian/Valencia, Smalling/Jones (when fit), Bailly/Rojo,Shaw (when fit)/Blind sounds pretty good to me.
Thank God this obsession over Stones that Mourinho was meant to have was just paper talk.
You support United as well as Juve then?
I'm in but think it should be West ham.
A lot of people over the moon about us signing him.
Not gonna lie, don't really know much about him..
Why such hype etc?
Not gonna lie, don't really know much about him..
Why such hype etc?
if we go with West Ham then it should be 'Can he do it on a cold night in East London while the team coach is being smashed up?'
Will be interesting to see Jose playing a high line seeing the rapid pace of a back 4 of Shaw.Smalling,Bailly and Valencia (Dave's no slowpoke either!)
No one here knows shit about him. Everyone is excited we are getting a defender and that we are doing our business quick and early. Thats it.
Yes, I've grown up with some epic clashes between Juve and United in the 90s. If I use 'we', I mean 'we United supporters'.
Wonderful news
Stick to your day job
Okay. Sadly not much chance of another of those, this year, unless Juve make a mess of the group stages and end up in the Europa...
Isn't he a bit too young to be a "Mourinho signing" ? I hope that this indicates Blind is going back to squad player status on full-back and/or midfield positions.
Exactly. Playing with smashed glass in your eyes reply separates the men from the boys.
That's a good point, I'd forgotten about him, yes good news if it means we've sidestepped that landmine.
Have no idea who this guy is, but love the fact that it was wrapped up without a saga. Through and through a Mou Signing in every aspect.
I'm not sure of their weights at 22 years of age but in their prime playing years John Terry was around 90kg and Rio around 88kg. That's where I suggest Bailly be aiming for with a strength and conditioning programme and diet tailored to his needs.
Welcome Bailly.
I have no idea who you were before you were linked with us but: Welcome!
I have no idea who you were before you were linked with us but: Welcome!
Get in!
Welcome to Old Trafford, Eric!
Welcome to Old Trafford, Eric!
I had never heard of him but I'm glad we're getting some business done quickly. A central defender was a priority, so nice one.
He'd have been bailly old enough to play for our u13s let along our first team.
Damn you Woodward! I'm being completely roasted in chat because of that Torres mistake.
But anyways, he should be a solid signing for us. I think Woodward's negotiation skills have dropped though 30M!
But anyways, he should be a solid signing for us. I think Woodward's negotiation skills have dropped though 30M!
Welcome to mufc ERIC. Good signing and he looks tall fast and well suited to PL. Good signing first on from mourinho. On to sorting out our midfield and attack now.
I'm guessing Blind will play when we want experience and Bailly when we want strength.
I am rather fond of the idea of Blind becoming our new O'Shea and getting plenty of games playing 11 different positions.
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