Ander Herrera is a Manchester United Player!

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Annahnomoss said:
I agree. The thing with LVG is that it isn't a 100% sure he has pulled similar rabbits out of his hats before for most teams he managed. Davids, Seedorf and Schweinsteiger are good examples. As easy as it is now to say "but those had great abilities for a CM" there was a time where nobody saw those abilities and everybody said they were wingers.
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Nani and Valencia at CM. :drool:
 
Earthquake said:
Nani and Valencia at CM. :drool:
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Wouldn't surprise me either. Just because I can't see someone being suited for another position doesn't mean LVG can't either. ;) The longer you follow him the more you realize that for good and bad he can work his magic.
 
mufcwarm92 said:
They update it on a weekly basis nowadays so I wouldn't bet on it given they haven't budged his stats for the entire year.
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I dont think there are any more roster updates for FIFA14... unless you are playing FUT.
 
Very pleased if this deal goes through. I think he will surprise many on here, in my opinion he is much more than the 'at least he's better than our current options' that some are describing him as. I think he genuinely has the talent to be real top class.

As for his lack of international recognition, I am sure that will come. Spain have pretty much had their midfield fixed for the past few years. People said the same about Fernandinho last summer, and he is one of the best midfielders in the league. Herrera will get his chance with Spain.

Without wanting to name names, there are bigger name midfielders we have been linked with this summer that I wouldn't have before Ander.

Now all we need is a player who can beat people up next to him and we will be set.
 
Many of the comments in the comments sections of the Spanish sports sites say that he is shit and is not worth what United paid.

I don't watch Spanish football, so I don't know. Are these comments accurate?
 
Rozay said:
Very pleased if this deal goes through. I think he will surprise many on here, in my opinion he is much more than the 'at least he's better than our current options' that some are describing him as. I think he genuinely has the talent to be real top class.

As for his lack of international recognition, I am sure that will come. Spain have pretty much had their midfield fixed for the past few years. People said the same about Fernandinho last summer, and he is one of the best midfielders in the league. Herrera will get his chance with Spain.

Without wanting to name names, there are bigger name midfielders we have been linked with this summer that I wouldn't have before Ander.

Now all we need is a player who can beat people up next to him and we will be set.
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i dont think we need and a destroyer. its tough identifyng a player who can bring the ball up the pitch and distribute it but can also get stuck in. if we do find a player like that, he would be ideal for partnering herrera in a 2-man midfield. you want herrera to have the ball in the opposition half, not in your own half, therefore we need somone who can distribute (but someone who has a high tempo off the ball as well).
 
CantonaGiggs1 said:
Many of the comments in the comments sections of the Spanish sports sites say that he is shit and is not worth what United paid.

I don't watch Spanish football, so I don't know. Are these comments accurate?
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Yes, LvG is a scouse double-agent and is going to spend as much money as possible to buy poor players.
 
CantonaGiggs1 said:
Many of the comments in the comments sections of the Spanish sports sites say that he is shit and is not worth what United paid.

I don't watch Spanish football, so I don't know. Are these comments accurate?
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Which ones mate ? Probably some bitterness on their part ?
 
CantonaGiggs1 said:
Many of the comments in the comments sections of the Spanish sports sites say that he is shit and is not worth what United paid.

I don't watch Spanish football, so I don't know. Are these comments accurate?
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no. bilbao are in the champions league and have played well against teams like barca and madrid last season. i made it a point to watch those games and i felt herrera played a big role in those games. he isnt suited to the spanish game (like fabregas), maybe thats why he isnt appreciated as much.
 
EasyJet 1878 has landed :devil:

Sorry, couldn't resist.

I'm now awaiting PhotoShop montages from the airport.
 
The "could this day get any better?" posts:

Surarez probably banned from the World Cup and possibly facing a lengthy ban from football - is that even better still?
 
CantonaGiggs1 said:
Many of the comments in the comments sections of the Spanish sports sites say that he is shit and is not worth what United paid.

I don't watch Spanish football, so I don't know. Are these comments accurate?
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He's good and probably not worth the money.

But hopefully he'll improve
 
Uniquim said:
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Anders riding the small horse...
 
CantonaGiggs1 said:
Many of the comments in the comments sections of the Spanish sports sites say that he is shit and is not worth what United paid.

I don't watch Spanish football, so I don't know. Are these comments accurate?
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Piece of the puzzle. Martinez wasn't worth what Bayern paid either, but he was what they needed to go forward.
 
Gopher Brown said:
The medical is carried out under United's instructions. It's not like a 3rd party comes along and tells us whether he's passed or not. We can sign injured players as long as their recovery is going well.

Heck, we can sign injured players even if they recovery is going badly.
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Or we can sign a player who was born injured.. ala Hargreaves. We really dropped the ball with that one :wenger:
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Since when has Martinez ever went forward? :smirk:
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Actually believe Schweinsteiger was the one who stayed back more often than Martinez did but a Bayern fan may correct me. Even though they took turns as they were both capable as the more offensive and more defensive central midfielder. That is what you get if you buy the best. :drool:
 
shivab said:
But thats exactly my point. Having someone like Carrick next to Herrera would be a waste. even though he thrives in a 3-man midfield, if we were to play him in a double pivot or just as a box to box player next to a playmaker, his partner in the middle has to be a player who has similar energy levels and enjoys getting stuck in as much as herrera does (in fact the whole team must play that way) or else one of the best parts of his game, which is his pressing and winning the ball will be lost. theres no use in only few players pressing and others not doing it. carricks style is not to press but to block angles of passing from further away. I dont think that would compliment herrera. Im just trying to emphasize that we need another central midfield singning.
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Just the one?

If thats the case, then all we'll have is Carrick, Fletch, Cleverely, Fellaini & Herrera in CM. If last season is anything to go by - we're fecked with those 1st 4 CM's. I'd like a Defensive CM that can play & a box to box CM also. Its not just about the starting 11 - we need quality back-ups too.

I'm absolutely sick of seeing the same faces in our mid-field, who arent up to it for varying reasons..
 
"Is he any good?"

If form was a factor for Spains starting squad, he should of been starting, along with Koke and Busy, the most consistent and freshest throughout the year. You gotta remember Real Madrid have £70m worth of Spanish talent didn't go either, and neither of them were in imo overvalued, they just got them while they had to, which was a year too soon maybe.
 
I keep hoping this thread title will change to deal done everything I refresh and then I can click on to see him holding a United shirt after signing a 5 year deal.
 
Zen said:
"Is he any good?"

If form was a factor for Spains starting squad, he should of been starting, along with Koke and Busy, the most consistent and freshest throughout the year. You gotta remember Real Madrid have £70m worth of Spanish talent didn't go either, and neither of them were in imo overvalued, they just got them while they had to, which was a year too soon maybe.
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Yup. He was also a target of Barcelona, although they managed to get Rakitic for cheaper.
 
Annahnomoss said:
Actually believe Schweinsteiger was the one who stayed back more often than Martinez did but a Bayern fan may correct me. Even though they took turns as they were both capable as the more offensive and more defensive central midfielder. That is what you get if you buy the best. :drool:
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Exactly Moss, but it doesnt always turn out that way sometimes though. If the homework is done well, then the risks are less!

Get rid of the deadwood & get massive upgrades is my opinion..
 
Plugsy said:
The "could this day get any better?" posts:

Surarez probably banned from the World Cup and possibly facing a lengthy ban from football - is that even better still?
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Could you imagine if he got a worldwide ban and Liverpool couldn't play him and couldn't sell him either.
 
Although it's fantastic we're adding to the squad, another Spainish contingent, in centre fecking mid!! But I can't help but feel a little underwhelmed by this, with all the names floating about. I hope the lad does well, it's a big price tag. Got to be better than Cleverley and Fellaini
 
DomesticTadpole said:
Could you imagine if he got a worldwide ban and Liverpool couldn't play him and couldn't sell him either.
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But he'd come back after his lengthly ban to bang Liverpool up the league. Keep it an international ban so he can still be sold this summer
 
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