Quoted the wrong person, sorry!I never said it would?
James Rodriguez
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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This guys a joy to watch. Super player.
Erm, you said they didn't have as good tournament as James did. I said I would much rather judge player on his club performances. And both Di Maria and Sanchez outshine him in last 3 seasons. So yea.
He's apparently stated that he doesn't want to play in the PL. For those who want us to go after him, we already have Mata who's a very similar player based on what I've seen of Rodriguez so far. His decisions in the final third failed him today for the most part, granted it's not easy to not get affected by all the beatings he took today. The way he took the penalty was very impressive though.
First I heard of him was Tim Vickery raving about him on the World Football Phone in about 4 or 5 years ago, safe to say he was right.
This. I've hardly seen him before this tournament but he really is one of the few players that makes you sit forward in your seat every time he gets the ball.
I actually said i have never seen either Alexis or Di Maria play as well as i have witnessed James play in this tournament.
I rate both Alexis and Di Maria very highly too, just think James is/will be a better player.
They don't have sugar daddies but are given significant help in that area with favourable interest rates on bank loans & a TV deal that favours them (and Barcelona) more than any other clubs in the world - to the detriment of their other competitors.
Without this they'd struggle to buy their galacticos every summer.
Fair enough.
You can't deny he is a very exciting player to watch.
I'd hate to see Barca/Real scoop him up and throw him onto the pile of stars they already have...I'd prefer to see him in the champions league with Monaco next season.
Its a tired discussion, much like the Pogba thread, BUT i still can't believe United gave Rooney £300k a week to play no.10 when they are so many good no.10's in world football at this time.
I'd hate to see Barca/Real scoop him up and throw him onto the pile of stars they already have...I'd prefer to see him in the champions league with Monaco next season.
Its a tired discussion, much like the Pogba thread, BUT i still can't believe United gave Rooney £300k a week to play no.10 when they are so many good no.10's in world football at this time.
Come on, Florentino. Work your magic!
And what of Isco, the must have #10 from last summer?Come on, Florentino. Work your magic!
Give us your AngelCome on, Florentino. Work your magic!
Can't see Madrid reverting from three midfielders to two on the back of an amazing season, unless they make space in the squad for James. Khedira is the most likely to be shipped out and it might be Alonso's last season for them. If James does go there, they'll have to go back to the 4-2-3-1 and that might actually prompt them to sell di Maria.
Dunno, I just want more flashy players. Moarrr!! I want them all!
Greedy git!
Have our Ando.
Ok then! I want us to play with 11 attackers one day.
Didn't they played that system last season. Rodriguez will just replace Di Maria in the No.10 role IMO, so no need to change the system.
They played a lop-sided 433 with Di Maria in midfield (where he excelled) later in the season. He's never been a No.10.
Nope, they played a 4-3-3 with di Maria playing as a hybrid winger/CM along with Alonso and Modric and Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema up front. If James comes, I doubt he can play di Maria's role and he's not ousting Ronnie or Bale from the wings so he'll play behind the striker as a #10 and they'll have to sacrifice one from the midfield.
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Bottled it at the crucial moment. he had his chance, and he blew it.
no longer in the tournament. Shame.
I get that, but he bottled it?
Had his chance and blew it?
Guy has been the stand out player of the tournament and is currently top scorer.
Yeah, bit over the top. Columbia didn't live upto their expectation. It pains me a bit, that.
I thought they were very good to be honest, have loved watching them this tournament.
They didn't let themselves down, i just expected more.
That was an excellent show. Used to tune in religiously years back. Is it still on?
Real Madrid will pay top dollar for a tournament player, and be upset when it doesnt go to plan.
You can't say James didn't perform though, he was the best attacking player on the pitch again.
And we denied him for 6 mil because SAF wanted bebe /facepalm
We had the chance to sign him for cheap price so did other clubs and where were they? They just ignored him like us, I don't see what's the point blaming Fergie here.
Even when he was at Porto, noone rated him as a 45m player, not even close.
Should have signed him when he was at Porto.
This guy is super talented. What a joy to watch.
Someone photoshop him in a United shirt and add number 10/7 on his back. Send it to him
Excellent player he is very similar to mata even the way he passes puts alot of curve on them he hits them with the inside of the left foot, where i think he excels even more than mata does, he has a great turn of pace there was soo many times he turned and went after players and left them for dead, his touch, his awareness his vision, and the weight on the pass he puts is perfect, he's going to be some player but we shouldn't be greedy as we are overloaded with players in his position with Kagawa, mata, Rooney even Adnan can play in that position so lets concentrate on a Cm , a Winger and a CB.
Just watching the highlights. He did remarkably well to keep his composure whilst getting lumps kicked out of him. I haven't seen his club form, so on the face of things RM are signing a good player.
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