He sounds like a bit of a knob head. Needs to pick up his game the little noodle feck.
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I don't think he needs to play central like some have claimed I just think he needs to play deeper - in the midfield three rather than the front three. The difference is that in the midfield three he gets the ball from the defenders or Blind with little pressure on him and he is then able to run at the opposition which is his biggest strength, the opposition either has to keep backing off or foul him and give away a free kick. In the front three he is receiving the ball in a more congested area, the opposition full back is tighter to him and he's often doubled up on and as soon as he tried to dribble he is more likely to lose the ball. We're effectively nullifying his biggest threat by playing him on the wing. I understand why LvG tried it though, to try to improve the balance which was necessary, but I just don't think we've solved the conundrum yet. We might be conceding less but we are less threatening. We need to have Di Maria back in the midfield three but have someone cover when he bombs forward otherwise Shaw will be too exposed.
He was talking on a French TV show to be fair
Its no surprise that players dont give a toss about what badge they play for, but he could at least pretend hes not going anywhere, instead of trying to set himself a new transfer in a few years, its a bit early to be courting clubs already
No big deal with what he said really, can't expect all our players to fall in love with the club as soon as they sign for us, and as has already been said he was talking to French TV, if he had signed for PSG and then been interviewed by the English TV i've no doubt he would have said similar things about us.
Reality is he signed a 5 year contract, worst case we can keep him for 3-4 years and then flog him on to some semi retirement club and replace.
Reality is he signed a 5 year contract, worst case we can keep him for 3-4 years and then flog him on to some semi retirement club and replace.
Considering his form in the last few games, maybe he should focus more on his game at United than talking about PSG in interviews.
He's on a long-term deal and if he gets sold for a high fee maybe 3-4 years down the road, I won't really mind. Anyways, he only came to us after Madrid purchased Rodriguez, don't really think he has passion for our club besides wanting to win and gain honours.
Get used to it. If we're not in the CL again expect a few more talking like this. These players aren't fans of this club, if they can be paid the same and compete for trophies and play CL football every season they'll leave wet and windy Manchester in a heart beat.
The days of player loyalty are dead.
The days of player loyalty are dead.
It's not that much that days of player loyalty are dead, they were actually never there in recent decades (at least not in the last 20-25 years since money started dominating football).
It's only that at United we usually had British star players who didn't dream about foreign clubs. But go to Italy/Spain even one or two decades back and a lot of their clubs' players (especially South Americans) have played for various Italian/Spanish clubs. If we have had Figo or the Brazilian Ronaldo back then, we would have had similar stuff in every international break. It was the same with our Ronaldo, almost every international break he gave interviews or there were rumours.
It's really natural and understandable, when they are in England their home media don't get many opportunities to interview, so once they are on international duty the interviews/questions keep coming and the players who are neither English nor have they been in England long enough are not going to keep their mouth shut all the time.
I said this before we were linked with all those foreign superstars: We want them? Fair enough! But then also get used to all the talk which comes with them and which the English players usually don't talk about.
It's only that at United we usually had British star players who didn't dream about foreign clubs. But go to Italy/Spain even one or two decades back and a lot of their clubs' players (especially South Americans) have played for various Italian/Spanish clubs. If we have had Figo or the Brazilian Ronaldo back then, we would have had similar stuff in every international break. It was the same with our Ronaldo, almost every international break he gave interviews or there were rumours.
It's really natural and understandable, when they are in England their home media don't get many opportunities to interview, so once they are on international duty the interviews/questions keep coming and the players who are neither English nor have they been in England long enough are not going to keep their mouth shut all the time.
I said this before we were linked with all those foreign superstars: We want them? Fair enough! But then also get used to all the talk which comes with them and which the English players usually don't talk about.
Care to explain this part?
Fecking hell. Talk about being diplomatic. He's lucky he gets to play for such a big club like Utd, and wear the iconic number 7 shirt.
He's been here for 7 matches or so and he's already starting this crap?! 
Manchester weather must already be getting to him
Manchester weather must already be getting to him
are we sure that interview is legit? sometimes words get lost in translation...
I'm not sure people need to be having hissy fits over that interview. He and his wife have said numerous times that he's happy here. I don't know why he was being interviewed on French TV but it simply seemed as if he was just trying to be diplomatic, not looking to force an exit.
Very unimpressed from his latest interview. Came here for record money, played 5 good games and another 3 shit ones and already whining.
Well, next year ask Paris for the money we paid to Madrid if he really wants to enjoy Ligue 1.
Well, next year ask Paris for the money we paid to Madrid if he really wants to enjoy Ligue 1.
Not bothered. We're entering a new era where players will come and go. Just like other clubs. De Gea, Shaw Januzaj and Wilson will be the ones who should be a part of future United teams to come. Young, determined, full of potential. Others like Herrera, Rafael, Di Maria, Jones ideally will progress and still be key parts of our squad at least. RVP, Rooney, Carrick entering their final stages. Mata, Rojo, Smalling, Evans, Blind, Fellaini I feel will be phased out the door.
Not surprising and it's better to be honest. Atleast it was clear to me while the transfer unfolded that he indeed wanted Psg at the beginning for whatever reason and it's perfectly normal. But even in this interview he does mention the perseverance of United actually made him choose us. I don't see much wrong really, he is not a united fan like you and I who dreamt of only playing here. We are also not giving him European football which a player like him deserves. He is a smashing player and we should get the best out of him for however long he stays. When he moves, he moves. Things change fast in modern football, a year or two down the line Adm could completely be a united through and through or looking to change clubs. But, it's hardly out of the ordinary.
To think EVERY player signing for us (especially foreigners) has a passion for the club is another myth! In fact, it is naive to think that way. My point was how United has now let players say out loud like that, and LvG is one reason this happened.
Why? Well, Sir Alex would always always instil into players the notion that playing for United was a privilege and anything other than winning was not acceptable and they are here to taste medals. United players in the past would almost always regard (and want) United as their last club (As long as they keep playing for medals). Winning should be in their bones and going elsewhere is never on the card unless they are not good enough. That's my point.
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IS it not fair to describe Chelsea as the club who has first started to be spending obscene money to buy players and managers since Abramovich's purchase of the club?
Firstly, United started spending obscene amounts to buy players like Rio, Veron, Rooney, etc.
Secondly, this was not what was said above. What you said is that Chelsea players play for money and not for passion for the club.
It's hardly surprising, do people really think we can keep hold of players like Di Maria if we stay out of the champions league? A couple of years maybe, but in order to have the best players you have to be one of the best teams, simple as. We'll be fine though, seems like a nothing interview.
My point still stands, because in comparison (at least during SAF era) we had players who are more passionate than Chelsea.
So you are telling me that players like Terry, Carvalho, Lampard, Drogba, Cech, Essein, Ballack, etc played for Chelsea for all those years without passion?
I truly believe that if United there and then offered these players more monies to play under SAF at United, they would all have switched some point or another in a heart beat.
But you can't say it about our players the other way round
I truly believe that if United there and then offered these players more monies to play under SAF at United, they would all have switched some point or another in a heart beat.
But you can't say it about our players the other way round
You are overestimating our players loyalty, United pay very well and was a very successful club under SAF. They were no reasons for them to go anywhere.
Hang on... is ADM not injured?
This is great news!
I saw his thread had been bumped and just assumed...
This is great news!
I saw his thread had been bumped and just assumed...
You can never be too sure at this point
Being just one of the best teams wouldn't be enough for a lot of the best players either though and many will start getting itchy feet if they aren't doing laps of a pitch parading a big trophy at the end of the season and Di Maria strikes me as one of these lads so it'll probably take more than qualifying for champions leagues when it comes to holding onto him. Not an interview I'd be taking with a pinch of salt.
That's what I mean, one of the best teams as in competing and winning trophies. Otherwise the best players will look to go to a club where they will be winning trophies.
Should be fined for these comments, why are footballers so thick. I'm not going to pretend I thought he would be loyal but 3 months in and he whoring himself to PSG already...
Shut the feck up and practice your corners because they are absolutely toss.
Shut the feck up and practice your corners because they are absolutely toss.
I don't dispute that. But overestimating or not, it doesn't negate my statement about city and Chelsea. Also bearing in mind some of those loyalty were towards SAF and since his retirement, those loyalty has become shaky. I feel dreaded to think this "loyalty" thing is gradually leaving us, and it will be naive to think LvG can even replicate a tiny fraction of SAF's charisma and winning mentality that have retained confidence and loyalty from players all these years.
RvP's "loyalty" would have lost since the day SAF's retirement and this year he's still playing for us only because of his special relationship with LvG. Otherwise, he might have moved already
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Well said!!!
And of course I can't find any justification for him to take our corners anymore if he's not improved.
On a different note, just saw this headline and was feeling so down beat. Carrick just got back in the side and he quickly made some very damning observation. Made us miss SAF even more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/michael-carrick-warns-manchester-uniteds-4637364
Michael Carrick warns Manchester United's attacking legacy is a thing of the past under Louis van Gaal
Read his whole interview. I can live with it, up to you if you feel so bad, nothings going to change.
It was obvious in the summer he wanted to go to PSG, and that FFP was the stumbling block. This was widely reported. I'm surprised he admitted it but as long as he gets back to doing the business for us then I don't really care.
Get a grip fellas. At least let's all look at the actual interview and the context of the whole thing before passing judgement. The guy has just moved to MCR and still finding his feet - Interviews that have the interviewer fishing for these kinds of answers are always going to end this way if a guy isn't feeling 100% with the move. Chill the hell out.
Unlike you with your classy posts.
That's why I would prefer to still have Welbeck not him.
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