Because nobody gives a shit about what he does in the French league.
The guy's a violent alleged rapist. Class is a long way from what he is. Simple.
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In the latest edition of the United Hour Podcast, we interview Duncan Drasdo of MUST - covering ticket prices, new stadium, INEOS and what fans should be demanding from our club.
Also, due to technical issues we couldn't put a notice up for the previous episode which was about the game against Bournemouth and other stuff. If you'd like to listen to it, click here.
The guy's a violent alleged rapist. Class is a long way from what he is. Simple.
He's not from Manchester. But it would be hard to see the fans accepting him as an ex United player and hopefully also due to his personal history.
A replacement for Salah who also doesn't track back might not work in footballing terms either.
Didn't watch but my best mate who's a Liverpool fan was updating me during the game. Was saying that he sees him getting picked up by a bigger team this summer for sure.
People were saying that last season.
I do think its inevitable that one of the bigger teams eventually goes for him thinking enough time has gone by and the negativitiy has blown over. I expect it'll be a foreign team though, Serie A or something
At that point I hope theres enough blowback that it doesnt happen
At that point I hope theres enough blowback that it doesnt happen
He had a nearly guaranteed assist right?
Yeah, I would be surprised if a bigger team doesn't come in for him. I then hope the fanbase revolts, forces them to 180 and it frightens others off from trying the same.
Probably not the right thread for it, but this does raise an interesting point of discussion about fans accepting a player from their biggest rival club, and to what extent fans would be willing to accept. Someone who has been directly confrontational towards us, like say Gerrard, or someone who has done stuff like Suarez, that would be a no. But someone like say Mane or Rodri, I would have been happy to take.
I watched the first half and whilst Greenwood is good in certain areas of the pitch.. off the ball he is very poor.
Even off the ball when Marseille had it, he wasn't making runs, coming short and passing it off.
Even off the ball when Marseille had it, he wasn't making runs, coming short and passing it off.
He’s always had those deficiencies
Yep. Couldn't be less arsed when he doesn't have the ball at his feet and it's not all about him.
Don’t think it would happen for European clubs. Seems their tolerance on this is a lot lower than English clubs. Wouldn’t even be surprised if an English club take his back.
Wouldn't be worth it for an English club, you'd hope. The booing, the media talk it would be never ending
Really? Ironic given we’re talking about a player shipped out of an English club to sign for a European one.
He was ok, that's about it.
I personally never understood the massive amount of hype around him, though I obviously didn't watch him each and every game. I always took it that hopes were pinned on him more, due to the state of the team at the time.
I personally never understood the massive amount of hype around him, though I obviously didn't watch him each and every game. I always took it that hopes were pinned on him more, due to the state of the team at the time.
Weird thing to hope for - not least because of the negative impact on his partner, kids etc
What's best for Manchester United is a big move for the sell on clause, that's what I'm hoping for
Nah. Technically sound, both feet, good dribbler, great finisher.
He’s a wrong’un but he’s very good at football - special player. He’s not in the company he's in terms of teenage top scorers in the prem by happenstance. He also went like +2 years without even training, let alone play, at a pro level - at a crucial stage of his development - and still managed to come back and he’s currently one of the best forwards in Europe.
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Don't think it's particularly weird not to want positive things to happen to him - and I don't see how not moving from his current situation (in which some people seem intent on insisting his family are very happy) would be a negative for his partner or kids but maybe you could explain?
You know what else has negatively impacted his partner and family?
Who is @SportsPeteO?
That would be a great thread in itself! And a discussion of how all of it changed after the 1970s (which came to mind when people discussed Alonso as a potential United manager, following a similar path to Busby, but in a very different environment).
There is no surprise that he is doing well. There was a star quality about him even in the first few games he played. How easily he was able to find some space and put the ball in the net - you appreciate it more when you no longer have that.
Pathetic that he blew up everything (*I added this line to avoid being accused of condoning his actions*).
Pathetic that he blew up everything (*I added this line to avoid being accused of condoning his actions*).
Rather listen to Mickey Rourke, and that's saying something.
Get in the bin.
feck no.
Would rather have Harry Maguire up top for 38 games a season than bring him back.
It was his exceptional finishing with both feet that stood out at his age when he was at United. All other aspects of his game weren't special, but the way he struck a ball was ridiculously effective and was a different level to most footballers.
The hype around him had nothing to do with the state of the team at the time. He was at United when we had Bruno, Cavani and peak Rashford.
Wouldn't be surprising, the cnuts already tried it once and only backed off after massive pressure from fans and apparently advertisers. Maybe the think that 2 years later there will be less outcry.
I still don't want that violent rapist shitehead anywhere near my club.
Jesus Christ no ffs
Things are bad enough as it is without bringing him back
Things are bad enough as it is without bringing him back
I hope people don't panic and add like +10 pages to this thread because random "SportsPeteO" said XYZ
It’s ok, Trump has already announced that he’s done a deal for Greenwood
Oh for feck’s sake.
De Zerbi as manager
Greenwood on the wing
Dalot still as right back.
Can it get any worse?
Greenwood on the wing
Dalot still as right back.
Can it get any worse?
This would be a new low for the club. Let's all hope it's nothing but clickbait.
Nah, it sounds like SportsSheeto was at the internal meetings where it was discussed.
I was thinking more about the impact on the family of the level of discontent needed for a club to agree a deal and then backtrack - it would have to be huge levels of fan protest, media scrutiny, paparazzi etc
And if you think it through, let's say Marseille fail to sell him in summer - he'll probably get a free transfer a year down the line with an even bigger payday
Anyway like I said, I'm mostly bothered about what's best for Manchester United and that's a big sale this year with sell on clause
I don't expect him to come back at this point