Matthijs de Ligt / signs for Juventus, lowering their average age to 56
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
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What I (want to) read in this
I see it as a challenge : Getting united back on top is definitely a challenge
Logical that one option is better : it’s logical that united is the better option. More money and playing time. But his heart wants barcelona. But he chooses the logical option so he chooses united.
Done dealio
This is all leading to a done dealio! Just as Thiago, Hazard, Bale, Fabregas, Griezmann, Ramos etc etc were!
Come to papa, you beautiful Woodward briefing, you.
Those quotes really do seem to gravitate him towards us more than the others, don't they?
feck this is going to sting extra bad when the inevitable happens
feck this is going to sting extra bad when the inevitable happens
Kermit is ready.
Is it weird that I'm still hurting.
Me too and I'm reminded of it every time I log in with my username that was set while we were odds on to sign him FFS!
No I’m hurting too. I’d have loved to seen him in a United shirt.
Pain is real, just like in that Johnny cash song.
Hazard, Thiago & Moura were hard to take
What I (want to) read in this
I see it as a challenge : Getting united back on top is definitely a challenge
Logical that one option is better : it’s logical that united is the better option. More money and playing time. But his heart wants barcelona. But he chooses the logical option so he chooses united.
Done dealio
Yup. Every quote of his has pointed to him signing for us. Never mentioned trophies and CL football- just development, challenge, playing time, etc.
In an alternate timeline our midfield is currently Pogba, Kroos and Thiago.
Surely the step up from Ajax to Barcelona first team is just as much a "challenge" as joining us and being undisputed first teamer. Think you guys are reading too far into those comments
think of it as a blessing, if he'd have signed everyone would hate him by now for being shit or not trying enough or having too many hair-cuts
of course they are. But deep down they all know he wont be playing here anytime soon.
He's also talking about the "nearest future". When you think of it like that, the kid has a fantastic attitude. He can prove himself even more by joining us and in a very difficult league. Barca is, undoubtedly, the easy way.
Those quotes really do seem to gravitate him towards us more than the others, don't they?
feck this is going to sting extra bad when the inevitable happens
Oi! Don't you dare think like that. He's coming here. No doubt.
That challenge is one thing. The kid said he wants game time. And playing in and mastering the premier league will serve him well in the future for any move to Spain.
I'd also like to point out what happened to Pique. He couldn't get into the starting lineup at United ahead of Rio and Vidic, then walked into the all conquering Barca side and has comfortably stayed there.
What I (want to) read in this
I see it as a challenge : Getting united back on top is definitely a challenge
Logical that one option is better : it’s logical that united is the better option. More money and playing time. But his heart wants barcelona. But he chooses the logical option so he chooses united.
Done dealio
The funny thing is I'm not even sure we are the logical option. Over the past 3 years, we have become a graveyard for players. Schneiderlin, Depay, Darmian, Bailly, Mkhi, Lukaku etc were all doing well at their previous clubs and their reputation has taken a battering since they joined (and in some cases left) us. Of course, the reasons are many, the players being unable to adapt, poor scouting, not talented enough etc...but we stopped being a logical option long ago.
Still, I'm glad if we have pulling power of course.
De Ligt, Fernandes and James in one week
Why are people getting hyped only to end up disappointed, I have no idea
Not to mention the range of holographic hashtag pants.
It's the circle of life, just like in that Elton John's song.
All this excitement and hype about us signing 3 players in one week.
I almost fell for it for one second and then I thought this is Manutd, and Ed Woodward, there is no chance of getting 3 signings in one week.
De Ligt will go Barca or PSG (Neymar Mbappe signed for a challenge)
Fernandez will go City
We will end up spending £15m on James and Rojo a 4 year deal.
I almost fell for it for one second and then I thought this is Manutd, and Ed Woodward, there is no chance of getting 3 signings in one week.
De Ligt will go Barca or PSG (Neymar Mbappe signed for a challenge)
Fernandez will go City
We will end up spending £15m on James and Rojo a 4 year deal.
Utd definitely would be a challenge, however he may well also be saying joining Barca is a challenge due to the step-up in terms of league, the same could be said for Real as they're also in a rebuild, or even PSG as they have established CB's.
For the record, i'm fully invested in him coming to Utd, i'd also prefer we steer clear of Anton. given he seems as much, if not more of a diva than Pogs.
For the record, i'm fully invested in him coming to Utd, i'd also prefer we steer clear of Anton. given he seems as much, if not more of a diva than Pogs.
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I honestly believe we're going to sign him. I'm not particularly confident, I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up elsewhere, but I think he's odds on to come here.
I'm desperate for it to happen so that I can watch Ballague squirm as much as anything else.
I'm desperate for it to happen so that I can watch Ballague squirm as much as anything else.
Gonna be a bigger challenge counting all the money that Riaola is getting him too.
Please come to us
If we're trying to read a deep indication of any kind from his generic, vague declarations, I could also argue going to PSG to help them win the CL is the biggest challenge of them all.
City and Madrid out. It will finalize between United, Barca or PSG.
The obvious choice would be joining Barca, playing with Messi and De Jong, winning trophies every year, and challenge for CL
The 2nd choice would be joining PSG, high salary, playing with Neymar and Mbappe, winning league every year, and challenge for CL
The most challenging choice would be joining Man Utd, playing with Young and Jones, risking his whole career winning nothing, challenge for top 4 spot in the league
With Neymar and Mbappe leading the line that really is a challenge.If we're trying to read a deep indication of any kind from his generic, vague declarations, I could also argue going to PSG to help them win the CL is the biggest challenge of them all.
That’s the sort of decision that clubs can make if they aren’t desperate. Unfortunately, we are and so we have to pay over the odds.
Done delio
Close thread, it’s done dealio
It's part and parcel of modern football. Yes, it's tedious and yes, it makes players look like narcissists but it's agent-driven to boost their client's profile. They're just feeding the muppets.
Hope we sign him. Refuse to get sucked in and hurt like many other times.
But it's obviously on.
But it's obviously on.
Me too. I think he could learn a lot from Ashley and Phil.
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