In terms of getting some balance back in the squad, I think Blind may be the key signing. With him, and hard runners like Di Maria and Herrera in midfield, hopefully the days of other teams waltzing through our midfield are over.
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Of all the summer signings, I want him to succeed the most, because, I feel like if he clicks, both our defensive and forward problems will be diminished.
He could be like the final piece of the puzzle, ala carrick in 2006. A shrewd signing.
He could be like the final piece of the puzzle, ala carrick in 2006. A shrewd signing.
This is my thinking. Despite the big names we signed I think Blind could be the best signing.
I always feel he was a backup option, that is why we went for him so late despite him being available all summer. I think we were trying to go for other players like Vidal and it didn't work out. That is why we turn to him. However, he is still an upgrade to what we have in our current squad so i think it is a important signing.
Agree 100%. He will quite simply provide the spine and coherence while others still get to grips with the setup.
-----Di Maria-------Herrera
---------------Blind
with Strootman likely on his way later...
The forwards/wingbacks will sort themselves out, the quality is definitely there. Back three will take some time settling, maybe another singing later, but will be far better protected than they have been recently.
Oh wow, he is gorgeous.
Ye, agree with most of the posters on here. The least 'glamorous' signing of the Summer (apart from looks wise) could well be the most important signing of the summer. Hopefully our new unsung hero.
Only racked up 4 pages. Hopefully the start of a great time at United.
Personally havent seen him too much, my Ajax supporting mate though, raves about him. Thinks he'll do really well here. Lets hope so!
Pleased we got him in, think and hope he will become a vital piece of the squad.
Could be the vital cog that finally makes this team tick pending the possible arrival of Strootman.
Versatile as well so hopefully won't take long to establish himself.
Versatile as well so hopefully won't take long to establish himself.
Has he worn the 17 before or something? I'm a little surprised United gave him that when 15 was properly available, but I guess nobody expects Nani to return, so it might not matter.
17 was his number in Ajax
Agreed. I think LVG figures at least he can provide cover at LCB, LB (we really have no backup for Shaw whether or not we're playing 3 or 4 at the back) and DM. 16 million isn't insane to pay for the first option as Shaw's backup and the backup DM to whoever we buy (Strootman) once Carrick (who is 33) moves on next summer or the year after.
A smarter, better passing O'Shea who is familiar with the formation Van Gaal is trying to implement (which I'm not really a fan of), has improved massively in recent years and is only 24.
The big question mark for me, having only seen him play 10-15 times, is if he has the athleticism for the Prem. He seems to have trouble with power and pace (like Evans). He got beaten for a goal last week in this way, and certain fast wingers might give him trouble when he's out left for us.
2 birds with one stone; give Blinder his preferred number and make Nani feel there's no number for him if he comes back
Blind and herrera are technical good options and good passers but both lack the physical presence we miss to stand up against the likes of Toure.
Still hope we sign Carvalho one day, he seems to be the next midfield powerhouse but for the Moment we have players good at interceptions by reading the game well in Carrick and Blind rather than tackler.
Still hope we sign Carvalho one day, he seems to be the next midfield powerhouse but for the Moment we have players good at interceptions by reading the game well in Carrick and Blind rather than tackler.
Why did he play as a WB and not a DM for Holland during the summer?
Same as Rojo's reason, his countries other(actual) wingback options were shite. When he didn't play, wasn't it Kyut at LWB?
That might be just wondering you wouldn't play him as a DM if that's his best position. I've never seen him play in midfield so i'm eager to see
I agree with quite a few posts on this thread in thinking that this could be the signing we need to work the most .
I would love us to play with a diamond in the middle with blind in front of the back 4 , rooney at the top and di Maria left and Herrera right . Shaw and rafa giving us the width on the flanks .
Impretty sure blind will play the holding role until ,in my opinion strootman comes in be it January or next summer or carrick can regain the form of 2/3 years ago when he returns to full fitness .
It looks like LVG will be sticking with this 3 5 2 so if thats the case then blind knows whats going to be asked of him so its better the devil you know in that position as hes played there before under LVG .
My guess is young will be flogged off in the summer and blind will then provide competition for shaw on the left hand side of defence unless he does enough to cement the holding midfield berth himself.
I would love us to play with a diamond in the middle with blind in front of the back 4 , rooney at the top and di Maria left and Herrera right . Shaw and rafa giving us the width on the flanks .
Impretty sure blind will play the holding role until ,in my opinion strootman comes in be it January or next summer or carrick can regain the form of 2/3 years ago when he returns to full fitness .
It looks like LVG will be sticking with this 3 5 2 so if thats the case then blind knows whats going to be asked of him so its better the devil you know in that position as hes played there before under LVG .
My guess is young will be flogged off in the summer and blind will then provide competition for shaw on the left hand side of defence unless he does enough to cement the holding midfield berth himself.
Daley Blind is a useful versatile player but which is his natural position? DM? LB? CB?
Plus can he become better or is he a temporary solution and will be on the bench as soon as LVG gets the players he needs?
Plus can he become better or is he a temporary solution and will be on the bench as soon as LVG gets the players he needs?
Blind played DM last season in Ajax, for which he was awarded player of the year in Holland. His agent said that Blind were told that he will play in tha position in United. He played LB the year before though, he has hardly played as CB I believe.
OK, but I hardly believe he is the world class player LVG wanted to integrate in the squad. More like a good sub.
Because he's capable of being good in both positions and they had a good DM, better put Blind at LB and De Jong at DM than Blind at DM with De Jong on the bench and someone who doesn't have a clue at LB.
He's stunning, him with Herrera and Mata in midfield would be drop dead gorgeous. Hopefully we won't stick Di Maria next to them.
He's stunning, him with Herrera and Mata in midfield would be drop dead gorgeous. Hopefully we won't stick Di Maria next to them.
Sexy XI:
-------------DDG---------------
-Rafael--Evans--Rojo----Shaw
-----------Blind------------------
-----Herrera---Pereira-------
-----------Mata---------------
-----RVP---------Falcao------
Wow RvP and Falcao up front, that's just mental. I don't like the defence though.
Wrote about him in the newbie section as I attended 10 live games last year so ill post here aswell.
A lot of people on here and rival fans will be surprised by this guy as he is the balance to our unbalanced team. He plays the Carrick role as it plays to his strengths. He is the builder of the team always looks for the ball off the Cb's and moves it on. His main asset is that he has great passer of the ball whether it is long or only 10 yards, he is no passenger always available and wanting the ball. He is underrated on here as the passes he did in the WC is what he can do as a CDM.
IMO this guy is our most important signing he will give licence for Di Maria and Herrera to be a bit more advanced where they are more comfortable without being left wide open. His reading on the game is also top class. Not the best or the biggest signing but defiantly the most important. If you want to know how good he is he got POTY as a CDM which is extremely hard due to the position but everything Ajax did started with him and he was instrumental and is a good tackler will be loved here I just know it.
A lot of people on here and rival fans will be surprised by this guy as he is the balance to our unbalanced team. He plays the Carrick role as it plays to his strengths. He is the builder of the team always looks for the ball off the Cb's and moves it on. His main asset is that he has great passer of the ball whether it is long or only 10 yards, he is no passenger always available and wanting the ball. He is underrated on here as the passes he did in the WC is what he can do as a CDM.
IMO this guy is our most important signing he will give licence for Di Maria and Herrera to be a bit more advanced where they are more comfortable without being left wide open. His reading on the game is also top class. Not the best or the biggest signing but defiantly the most important. If you want to know how good he is he got POTY as a CDM which is extremely hard due to the position but everything Ajax did started with him and he was instrumental and is a good tackler will be loved here I just know it.
LVG also had Nigel de Jong available for DM while there were no other quality left (wing) backs.
Is he better than Carrick in that holding role? Last season's Carrick was a mess, tbf.Wrote about him in the newbie section as I attended 10 live games last year so ill post here aswell.
A lot of people on here and rival fans will be surprised by this guy as he is the balance to our unbalanced team. He plays the Carrick role as it plays to his strengths. He is the builder of the team always looks for the ball off the Cb's and moves it on. His main asset is that he has great passer of the ball whether it is long or only 10 yards, he is no passenger always available and wanting the ball. He is underrated on here as the passes he did in the WC is what he can do as a CDM.
IMO this guy is our most important signing he will give licence for Di Maria and Herrera to be a bit more advanced where they are more comfortable without being left wide open. His reading on the game is also top class. Not the best or the biggest signing but defiantly the most important. If you want to know how good he is he got POTY as a CDM which is extremely hard due to the position but everything Ajax did started with him and he was instrumental and is a good tackler will be loved here I just know it.
Last season by far it was Blind stellar season and Carricks worst but 2 seasons ago when Carrick was one of our best players it be close. Blind has better passing overall much quicker and will always know he is playing as he is always stuck in and wants the ball. Carrick is probably better at reading the game but has 10 years more experience. Blind will turn out a better player IMO and come QPR a lot of people will get a shock at how good he is.
------------Lindergaard-------------
--Rafael---Evans---Shaw----James--
---------------Blind------------------
---Januzaj-----Herrera----Pereira-----
---------Mata---------------
--------------RVP---------
This needs to go to a poll.
I'm really looking forward to see him in action. Versatile to play DM or Left Back or a Left CB, he adds a lot of critical value to the team. I think, with him and Rojo we will become a lot more solid at the back and that translates into stability all over the pitch!
Yea agree. To begin with I wasn't sure about him but along with the other signings we have made he adds the defensive balance we will need and I can see him becoming a very valuable player for us. We bought him for a good price too. When there were quotes for over £20 million I thought it was a lot but we got him for a good price in today's market.
for those of you mentioning that he won the player of the year in Netherlands. Kagawa won the player of the year in Bundesliga and failed to impress at old trafford. Even at his preffered role he didnt impress and say whatever you want. Premier League is just different level phisicaly. Also Ajax dominates the league. We will struggle to get to top four and will be robbed of points from the "weakest" of sides. The intensity of away matches is intense and a lot of oppositions tend to press us higher than ever even at Old Trafford because they know we will be struggling to keep possession. He looked like Cleverley in that role maybe better composed but I hardly seen of him more than this world cup and couple of u2be vids to be honest. He didnt impressed me at all and I dont think he is the player on the level who whould be broght in, if he was 20 Id say okay hes got time.. but yeah hes almost 25.. anyway I'll be surprised if he turns out to be better than squad player in the future but certainly his role this year is huge and he must perform and I wish him good luck to positively surprise me. If anything I dont want to see Fletcher starting for us for more than cameos so Im glad with this signing because we obviously cant bring everyone in one window..