This.
Rafael da Silva
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Rafael won as many Premier League titles than Man City. Probably got more fans as well.
Yeah. I would.
Always nice to hear ex-players speaking do fondly about the club. Wish we had players being so passionate about United like Evra, Rio and Raf. Mata comes close.
its important to have players that love the club around so they can instil that into other players. plus, he was a good player, maybe not elite, but certainly good, or at the very least, better than some of our current options
Would still be the best right-back at the club if he was still here, just as he was when he was sold.
When LVG sold him Giggs argued with him to keep Rafael, Evans and Welbeck. He said "they bleed United through and through" and wasn't happy they were sold. He also told them to sign M'Bappe and Jesus. But nobody listened...sigh
https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/news-...-he-thinks-man-united-should-never-have-sold/
https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/news-...-he-thinks-man-united-should-never-have-sold/
We dodged a bullet with that Jesus fella. With the injuries he sustained by the Italians to his hands and in particular his feet, I doubt if he would be able to beat his man. Maybe a stepover or two but otherwise...
Sadly, his footie career ended way too early. The Alan Brazil of Nazareth.
Both were unlucky.
Never should have been sold. Lots of people moan about Moyes but I think the Van Gaal period is where serious damage was done to the team.
I don't think Jesus is as good as City supporters make him out to be. Aguero is and always has been the man there. But he is still a very good player and I'm not sure how you can say "we dodged a bullet"...
Ok. We dodged a nail or two to be more precise.
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He's always been so likable! 
I do miss him. I watch plenty of Lyon and he generally underwhelms, but I still miss him. T'was, in my opinion, one of our top 4 performers in our last league title win alongside RvP, Carrick and de Gea.
I never knew he was undefeated at the Etihad, though. Nice record to have.
I do miss him. I watch plenty of Lyon and he generally underwhelms, but I still miss him. T'was, in my opinion, one of our top 4 performers in our last league title win alongside RvP, Carrick and de Gea.
I never knew he was undefeated at the Etihad, though. Nice record to have.
He didn't get it, did he?
Nope.He didn't get it, did he?
I am not sure how more subtle I needed to be without putting up the picture. 
What I loved about Rafael is probably what hurt him. He had this amazing intensity to attach extending into minute 91 of match even if we were leading 4- 0.
Him and Even at the time were true embodiments of utd team. The constant need to entertain with an indomitable spirit.
Him and Even at the time were true embodiments of utd team. The constant need to entertain with an indomitable spirit.
This.
Loved him to bits, made absolutely no sense to get rid of him, Nani or Hernandez.
Van Gaal destroyed the squad.
Still don't see what you're getting at. Are you suggesting Jesus isn't good enough for United???
He is a nail on starter for City but I doubt if he is good enough for The Special One.
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Should absolutely never have been sold, had more than enough credit in the bank to stay that summer and beyond.
I'd prefer Barabbas over Jesus tbh.
Karl Pilkington of The Caf.
If this is deliberate, you should get into writing sitcoms
"Welease Wafael!"
And Jamie Vardy. That pointy chinned little shite.
Moyes totally broke our mentality and the invincible aura we had. LVG butchered the squad.
Where is his brother playing now?
Left Boro for Nantes.
Absolutely never should’ve sold Rafael though. Even with injuries he would’ve at least been a very good squad player and saved us a lot of hassle on the right side.
Thanks - I forgot he had a spell at Boro
At least he's got a deadly Cross on him ..
I'll show myself out...
Great player to have on board. Totally committed to the cause and gave everything in every game. Compensated his small frame through his tenacity and strong will. Strong going forward and could put a good cross in. As many have already said his injuries became a problem. A great servant for the club.
The Chosen One meets The Special One.
Loved Rafa. Regardless of how good he has been since he's left United, always thought he was a good fit for the culture of the club. Always positive in his play and a warrior spirit.
Over the last few years we'd have killed for a RB performance like this.
Over the last few years we'd have killed for a RB performance like this.