Been in full training for 7 weeks. Guess we have no reason to rush him back. *shrugs*
Press conference - Stoke
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Even unto Rooney!
Sorry but that is just great great man-management! Love it.
Agreed. I bet upon reading that Antonio might even raise a slight smirk!
After one of the Spanish guys has translated that.
Smooth presser from Jose, he's looking more and more comfortable as United manager.
Why is nobody asking why Shaw hasn't had a look even as a sub in a cup game when he has been full training ?
To Spanish or Ecuadorian? Does he speak both?
Ask Bluemoon.
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...because they learnt their lessons from Mkhi episode.
If José considers Rooney as a winger then we might have a problem
He was making the point that there were too many players who have played that position to keep Memphis.
Stop reading Chris Winterburn's tweets and watch the actual video of the presser.
I'm sure this guy is elated you are giving him this much free exposure.
Whats in it for him to do that?
We've left the door open for him to come back if he proves himself. What does Mourinho gain from burning his bridges by saying anything other than 'Memphis was a good bloke'?
He mentioned him as an extra. And he's already played a couple of matches out wide, iirc the Swansea game, too, in which he was really good. I'd say we don't have a problem.
He's the quickest tweeter of 'em all. And he is a journo.Was thinking about this as well.
Rooney's best moments this season have come from the left side. It's where he's most effective.
I'd prefer to have him playing as an inside forward instead of fecking up everything through the middle.
I don't think he is, all he's stating is that in the event of an injury crisis Rooney could play there.
Rooney has played on the wing once or twice already without an injury crisis mainly just to give him game time.
Rooney played on the left cutting in under Ferguson. I distinctly remember being at St James Park one cold evening and Rooney was superb in that position. Obviously wouldn't be as effective now have lost a yard but in a front 3 can do a job.
Rooney started in the leftwing Crystal Palace away and West Brom away three days later to have playing minutes? Why is it so hard for people to accept Mourinho might think he's a good option from there, in certain (namely, away) games?
Because he is in decline and his limited appearances this year along with being left out completely in inporyant matches despite not being injured is further proof.
Nothing malicious in my posts just recognising he won't be here for much longer he himself will want more game time something we can't give him if we are serious about trying to compete on all fronts next year.
Given the spot he mentions him in the list, it would seem more of an emergency measure then first choice don't you think? He's had a couple of games there, but not like it seems he is first choice there.
Jose is now in a very good "press conference" shape when you compare it with his pressers in october or november.
To be honest, it's got nothing to do with Memphis. It's man-management clear and simple. He said the same about Schneiderlin.
It's about how future players will perceive Mourinho. If he goes off and slags a player, anyone Mourinho looks at signing might think twice because then Mourinho could be looked upon as someone who doesn't look after players. This way a new signing can see Mourinho doesn't throw players under the bus and will sign easily enough if they like him and his management style.
Yes, that too. He gains nothing from slagging him off.
He also talked about Memphis talent and potential in the same conference, and at times you'd be forgiven for thinking we'd just signed him.
I've never bought the bad attitude stories, but its silly to place too much stock on what Mourinho said today.
Press conferences are always easy when you're winning games. 16 unbeaten and on the verge of a cup final.
There's not much that the press can hit him with at the moment.
I think it just shows his mindset. He hates not winning and it makes him miserable.
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Ta, was looking for that.
Nice shitstriring question and even better response from Jose on De Gea/Romero.
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