Italian football is far more defensive though to be honest; nearly every team play like that. I'm waiting till we sign him and play him for a while before I'd be making any judgement. Best midfielder we could sign bar the genuine artists at Barcelona
Wesley Sneijder
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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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In an ideal world, we also need someone who can break up play and offers us mobility and some class on the ball but I agree that the priority should be a creative type with great ball retention and technical ability.
I think a fully fit Fletcher would be more than capable of doing "the leg work" alongside Sneijder in midfield. Lets just hope that he can start to recover and be a valuable asset this this.
Paul Scholes: "Yes, Sneijder's brilliant. He's been brilliant for the last year or so with Inter Milan and Holland. I don't think it probably worked out as well as he would have liked at Real Madrid but he's a top player. I'm sure there's a lot of clubs who will be after him if he is available.
But we've got a lot of young talent as well, people like Tom Cleverley coming back from Wigan. Paul Pogba's another good player and another good midfielder in the youth team set-up. Ryan Tunnicliffe was sensational in midfield every time I saw him . He has such a physique and presence about him and hunger and desire, which is what you need to go with quality as well. I know he has gone out on loan now and probably won't be available for us. Morrison, Will Keane, there are a lot of players. Looking at the youth team, next year I think we have a lot of good prospects for the first team."
But we've got a lot of young talent as well, people like Tom Cleverley coming back from Wigan. Paul Pogba's another good player and another good midfielder in the youth team set-up. Ryan Tunnicliffe was sensational in midfield every time I saw him . He has such a physique and presence about him and hunger and desire, which is what you need to go with quality as well. I know he has gone out on loan now and probably won't be available for us. Morrison, Will Keane, there are a lot of players. Looking at the youth team, next year I think we have a lot of good prospects for the first team."
This thread is huge.
In all seriousness is there any chance of us getting him?
I have noticed everywhere seems to be talking about United and Wes, so is it all sensationalist, or is there truth behind it?
In all seriousness is there any chance of us getting him?
I have noticed everywhere seems to be talking about United and Wes, so is it all sensationalist, or is there truth behind it?
Just read it and you'll find that out
For someone so religious, you're awfully averse to putting the time in.
They played this way in Europe also. I would have took Nasri over him if that was an option, but we'll have to see with that one. I'd love to see how Götze would fare in midfield. He's a quality little player and I think he's intelligent enough to play CM. He reminds me a bit of Wilshere.
Ive no doubt that he'd be a hit here. He's one of the worlds best players afterall. He the type of player we need too. Someone who can use the ball and provide that bit if quality and spark when needed. I don't think we have a problem winning the ball back, keeping it though is something which we've struggled at times. Sneijder would help in that department.
I think this is going to go on until the transfer window shuts. Only then will know where he'll be playing next year. Personally, I'd be happy to be able to watch him at OT in the red shirt.
I think this is going to go on until the transfer window shuts. Only then will know where he'll be playing next year. Personally, I'd be happy to be able to watch him at OT in the red shirt.
Mirror claiming Inter have accepted bid but WS still to agree wages.
Just going by availability / price, I would not even have considered Schweinsteiger tbh, as I think we might as well then put in a bid for Fabregas etc - that's how difficult it will be to get him off Bayern. You're right though, ideally it would be him before Modric, Sneijder, Nasri but realistically speaking he should be classified with the Fabregas/Xavi/Iniesta's as unattainable.
I'd agree with your assessment on Sneijder, he doesn't nearly get stuck in enough to play in a 2 man midfield - that's not to say he doesn't have the ability to etc but what's the point in us pointing out the obvious? I'm sure SAF would have sorted this out already - if we are indeed interested.
We can go with a 3 man midfield when needed, we can use Giggs/Park to drop back into midfield off the wing, we can play Sneijder with Carrick against most teams in the prem...whatever - the point being SAF would have options and also a clear idea in mind before stumping up such sums of cash.
Stupid fee.
Oh feck my hopes are officially up.
That story is from a fortnight ago.
Agreed, stupid bump...
Yes, so he needs banning.
If this is true, then it is a huge error. He is not the player required, and a superior player in Rooney will suffer because of this signing.
If only Fergie had the sense to tap the vast array of superior football knowledge that is the Football Manager geeks on Red Cafe.
Yes... he's a bit clueless isn't he?
Fergie is not perfect in the transfer window. No one is.
I believe this will prove to be a costly error. This is simply my opinion, you do not have to share it.
I believe this will prove to be a costly error. This is simply my opinion, you do not have to share it.
I am just interested, why do you think that you know better?
Ok, cheers.
If you aren't allowed to disagree with SAF's decisions on this forum then it might as well be shut down. He's the best manager in football but he's made plenty of poor decisions over the years. Personally I'd be happy with almost any CM at this moment in time so I don't view this particular decision (if indeed one has been made) as a mistake. Nevertheless I don't believe SAF is infallible and neither should any right minded supporter.
Surely we get to have an opinion that doesn't immediately get shot down with the 'Fergie knows better' line? For what it's worth I think we already have a better player playing in the position Sneijder likes to play. I would be a bit concerned we're going to have another Veron on our hands, though I agree he's a class player. Hopefully I'm wrong. But Fergie's not infallible so we should be able to discuss these things.
Yeah, wearing that bobble hat at Upton Park was one.
Of course people are entitled to an opinion. But when you say something like this:
It genuinely amazes me.
Wezza and Wazza. I wonder how they would fit in together.
His long game is very good, which should suit a pacy counter attacking side with good wide men and fast strikers. And his delivery of free kicks and corners is better than anyone already at the club. And he scores from distance.
His long game is very good, which should suit a pacy counter attacking side with good wide men and fast strikers. And his delivery of free kicks and corners is better than anyone already at the club. And he scores from distance.
isnt that what they said when tevez signed???
Why? It's his genuine opinion, from what I can tell. Is it that far out there to suggest buying a player for such a massive sum could go wrong?
"He is going to be shit and he is going to feck up Rooney."
Cocks out time?
Yeah, but he's not said that, has he? You're speaking in absolutes whereas he said he doesn't think Sneijder is the right purchase and Rooney's performances may be affected. I think that's at least an arguable point.
Does it though?
Are you literally amazed at an opinion...on a football issue? And a fairly mundane, commonplace opinion at that?
He didnt say that, Lance.
Lance is reeling!
He's on the ropes!
He's on the ropes!
He just said that Sneijder will try those fancy, arrogant no-look passes that he has no right to try. He'll also celebrate too much.
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