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Is he better or worse than the other Ajax defender who turned us down?
He didn't turn us down that Dutch troll got in his ear about playing timeIs he better or worse than the other Ajax defender who turned us down?
Then he turned us downHe didn't turn us down that Dutch troll got in his ear about playing time
Better to answer your question, Ajax player of the season, however its said Timber has a higher ceilingIs he better or worse than the other Ajax defender who turned us down?
Wonder if he could also play between back four and De Jong or wouldn't that workEirksen Malacia and Martinez before Friday I reckon.
Martinez is already in London right?
Who Martinez?Wonder if he could also play between back four and De Jong or wouldn't that work
He has played in midfield, but Ten Hag was gone on the record to say he sees him very much as a defender. I don't think we're signing him to be our elusive DM.Wonder if he could also play between back four and De Jong or wouldn't that work
Just terrifies me to think of Fred/McTominay partnering him instead of an actual DMHe has played in midfield, but Ten Hag was gone on the record to say he sees him very much as a defender. I don't think we're signing him to be our elusive DM.
Even Martial is a better footballer, if he does that Murtough would veto such moveI honestly wouldnt be suprised to see him target Tadic if Ronaldo really goes. There are no world class strikers available/affordable or even interested in United. Ten Hag knows he can use Tadic as a false 9. I don't think it's likely, but it wouldn't surprise me.
We are looking to move a couple on, also none of the CB's in the squad has the skills of this guyWhy sign another CB when we already have 6 players in the first team? It’s like we are collecting them.
in CDM/CM we have 3 players competing for 2 slots. Major issues here.
What difference does it make how many we have if we don't have enough quality ones?Why sign another CB when we already have 6 of them in the first team? It’s like we are collecting them.
in CDM/CM we have 3 players competing for 2 slots. Major issues here.
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Makes me think we won't be pushing for Antony as well this summer given said excellent relationship
Won't get a RW & CF will be one or the other, see Erik going with existing options at DM to partner De Jong IF it happens. We might sign a RB if we can find someone actually willing to take AWB.Not sure about this signing given our seemingly limited funds. Would rather sign a cf, dm , rb or rw. Added to that, I do worry his height will be an issue
We would imo. It's not really important if we get Antony now or later in the window, he is recovering from an injury until August I think.Tweet
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Makes me think we won't be pushing for Antony as well this summer given said excellent relationship
My only worry is the height, nothing elseOut of the four, still unsure about this one. Really like his ability on the ball, but as a cb he is obviously second choice this window.
How do you not remember his name, it's one letter off yours!Is he better or worse than the other Ajax defender who turned us down?
Agreed.To some extent I agree with you. Ten Hag is also taking a risk only going after Dutch (league) players. On the other hand it's understandable. Let's be honest here, United has been very poorly run in the past decade. Ten Hag knows this and knows he might not get a lot of time to get things going. The club's scouting list is not adjusted to his style of football, cause they've played very differently in the past 10 years. Therefore he can't trust scouting.
I think Ten Hag just wants to make sure he has some kind of foundation to work with by bringing 3-5 players in that he knows he can use and trust in his type of football. By next season the scouting should be well aware of the attributes Ten Hag needs for each position. Hence for next season the scouting should be able to get players from anywhere to fit into the team. Therefore I'd expect more diversity in Uniteds targets next season. For this season it seems like it's mainly about setting up Ten Hag up with a decent enough foundation to start executing his plan. This is fair enough in my opinion, especially considering United does not seem to have an enormous transfer kitty available.
How do you come to that conclusion? Ornstein clearly reported that he is your top defensive priority.It's weird how both clubs want him but both wouldn't be too bothered if they missed out
I mean both sets of fans, hopefully we have other defensive targets if he choose United.How do you come to that conclusion? Ornstein clearly reported that he is your top defensive priority.
Oh, ok then. Looks like both sets of fans have some big reservations about his height. You hear nothing but positive words from Ajax fans though, which is encouraging.I mean both sets of fans, hopefully we have other defensive targets if he choose United.
On the other hand again, the notion that there's a foundational group of 3-5 Dutch/Ajax players who's going to be sort of the backbone of the transition risks the creation of unfortunate cliques in the squad, no? Ditto the perception that the new guys are brought in because of ties to the manager rather than because they're the best players. And then you're not too far from the nagging thought that you're not getting a fair shake and/or the team isn't being selected on merit.To some extent I agree with you. Ten Hag is also taking a risk only going after Dutch (league) players. On the other hand it's understandable. Let's be honest here, United has been very poorly run in the past decade. Ten Hag knows this and knows he might not get a lot of time to get things going. The club's scouting list is not adjusted to his style of football, cause they've played very differently in the past 10 years. Therefore he can't trust scouting.
I think Ten Hag just wants to make sure he has some kind of foundation to work with by bringing 3-5 players in that he knows he can use and trust in his type of football. By next season the scouting should be well aware of the attributes Ten Hag needs for each position. Hence for next season the scouting should be able to get players from anywhere to fit into the team. Therefore I'd expect more diversity in Uniteds targets next season. For this season it seems like it's mainly about setting up Ten Hag up with a decent enough foundation to start executing his plan. This is fair enough in my opinion, especially considering United does not seem to have an enormous transfer kitty available.
We've been collecting average ones yes. Thats why we signed 1 last summer and need another 1 this summer. We looked more vulnerable than ever at CB last season with a huge amount of goals conceded and despite not having the most attacking fullbacks you would see in today's game.Why sign another CB when we already have 6 of them in the first team? It’s like we are collecting them.
in CDM/CM we have 3 players competing for 2 slots. Major issues here.
I think the clique risk is quite small, because for one not all players potentially coming in are one nationality and next to not all of them are already proven world class players. Eriksen and Frenkie are, but the guys coming from the Dutch league are not yet. They are all very talented players, but they need to prove themselves and fight for their spot and to make their name. The clique risk is much bigger when it's much more experencied players that have less to prove. If Ten Hag would be bringing Memphis, Wijnaldum, Bergwijn and Dumfries that may be a bigger risk, but with this set of players that are now being rumoured to make the move I don't think you should worry about that. These players are eager to just prove themselves.On the other hand again, the notion that there's a foundational group of 3-5 Dutch/Ajax players who's going to be sort of the backbone of the transition risks the creation of unfortunate cliques in the squad, no? Ditto the perception that the new guys are brought in because of ties to the manager rather than because they're the best players. And then you're not too far from the nagging thought that you're not getting a fair shake and/or the team isn't being selected on merit.
Whichever way I twist it, this level of focus on Dutch/Ajax players in recruitment just doesn't sit well. It inevitably says something very bad about something.
Errrr.....not many situations there where he gets into a physical tussle with either of them - and on the few occasions he does, he looks a bit lucky not to create a penalty or a foul? More impressed by the positioning, steady calmness, timing of interventions and passing.I have said before. He is not the tallest CB. But you don't bully with a guy call "A buther"
Both Nunez and Haaland got buthered by Martinez.
Don't bully with this guys. And both Haaland and Nunez knows it. Both of the can smell it.
You never know.
United CB duo can be this:
McTom "The Terminator"= beast both physical and mentaliy - Martinez "The butcher"
McTom has play CB for Scottland. McTom is really quick in the first metres and hard to beat one against one.
You never know. Under Ten Hag drilling and practising ball and passing skill. Over and over again. Repetition to max theirs ball and pass skill. I see the potential there. Never say never.
Bissaka - McTom "The Terminator"= beast both physical and mentaliy - Martinez "The butcher" - Malacia
It will hard and difficult to pass and break the Terminator and the Butcher. And no joking.
Timber or another world class CB to partner Martinez. Until that. I easily will pick McTom over Varane, Lindelof and Maguire.
McTom is just natural physical beast. Same as his mentality. Ball and passing will get drill and train by Ten Hag. Over and over again. Everyone.
Are you Scott's brother?I have said before. He is not the tallest CB. But you don't bully with a guy call "A buther"
Both Nunez and Haaland got buthered by Martinez.
Don't bully with this guys. And both Haaland and Nunez knows it. Both of the can smell it.
You never know.
United CB duo can be this:
McTom "The Terminator"= beast both physical and mentaliy - Martinez "The butcher"
McTom has play CB for Scottland. McTom is really quick in the first metres and hard to beat one against one.
You never know. Under Ten Hag drilling and practising ball and passing skill. Over and over again. Repetition to max theirs ball and pass skill. I see the potential there. Never say never.
Bissaka - McTom "The Terminator"= beast both physical and mentaliy - Martinez "The butcher" - Malacia
It will hard and difficult to pass and break the Terminator and the Butcher. And no joking.
Timber or another world class CB to partner Martinez. Until that. I easily will pick McTom over Varane, Lindelof and Maguire.
McTom is just natural physical beast. Same as his mentality. Ball and passing will get drill and train by Ten Hag. Over and over again. Everyone.
Having too many players not playing in the same position is a sure recipe for discontent. Not that we need any more of that?What difference does it make how many we have if we don't have enough quality ones?
Your worst postI have said before. He is not the tallest CB. But you don't bully with a guy call "A buther"
Both Nunez and Haaland got buthered by Martinez.
Don't bully with this guys. And both Haaland and Nunez knows it. Both of the can smell it.
You never know.
United CB duo can be this:
McTom "The Terminator"= beast both physical and mentaliy - Martinez "The butcher"
McTom has play CB for Scottland. McTom is really quick in the first metres and hard to beat one against one.
You never know. Under Ten Hag drilling and practising ball and passing skill. Over and over again. Repetition to max theirs ball and pass skill. I see the potential there. Never say never.
Bissaka - McTom "The Terminator"= beast both physical and mentaliy - Martinez "The butcher" - Malacia
It will hard and difficult to pass and break the Terminator and the Butcher. And no joking.
Timber or another world class CB to partner Martinez. Until that. I easily will pick McTom over Varane, Lindelof and Maguire.
McTom is just natural physical beast. Same as his mentality. Ball and passing will get drill and train by Ten Hag. Over and over again. Everyone.
I think he/she's got to be an elaborate WUM at this point? Consistently ridiculous takesYour worst post