Boom. It is as simple as that.
If Bale is this bad at the best counter attacking team of the last few years, then how people will expect him to shine ina posession team is beyond my logic.
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If Bale is this bad at the best counter attacking team of the last few years, then how people will expect him to shine ina posession team is beyond my logic.
Real are different to us though, they already have Ronaldo, Rodriguez etc their worldwide supporters will likely go for these players before Bale, so no he may not make them much money.
We have more fans but no stand out player for them to put on their backs, Bale for me would be this guy, just the fact we would pay that sort of money for him would make him very appealing, the fit is just perfect imo.
For all the 'He can be our Hazard/Sanchez' nonsense, the thing that makes both of those so good, is you can't read them. They can go left or right, they're unpredictable and both fantastic dribblers in tight spaces.
Bale is none of that. Just like all our other 'wingers', he's extremely one footed and easy to read. He's always going to go on his left basically. Yes, he can be effective if you set the team up around him, but thats not going to happen at United. What we need is a winger who is very two footed, can play in tight spaces, and can beat a man without needing space to run into. A peak Nani would be ideal tbh.
Bale is none of that. Just like all our other 'wingers', he's extremely one footed and easy to read. He's always going to go on his left basically. Yes, he can be effective if you set the team up around him, but thats not going to happen at United. What we need is a winger who is very two footed, can play in tight spaces, and can beat a man without needing space to run into. A peak Nani would be ideal tbh.
Who by the way was dumped by our new sponsor Adidas....
Di Maria's is the most frequently printed shirt in the league.
I was going to say the same, a far, FAR bigger name worldwide than Bale.
I hear you. But having listened to Bale, he's so boring I'm sorry. In any case, I'd rather we put this £100m towards our still massive debt. Also, if Bale comes here it's because he was pushed by Madrid - not because he's dying to play for us - I don't think I want United spending that kind of money for only half a commitment...
No,I've never directly called Di Maria a flop, i've however been highlighting his average performances for the last 7 months, i comment on his thread just like i do with Rooney,Falcao,Herrera,Blind etc. I don't think Di Maria is an EPL player same way i don't think Bale's potential would be fully maximised in Madrid, Bale for what its worth is getting the criticism he deserves, Di Maria is NOT.... i have criticised Bale a lot this season, i even reduced his price tag by 50%, i don't see people making excuses for Bale and all that crap like they do with Di Maria.
We also need goals in the team. Someone getting them from wide and making diagonal runs late would be quite effective as well.
Bale even in a relatively poor season and not being the main man or playing in his best position regularly is giving about 20 goals and 30 goals + assists. None of our other players give that except maybe Rooney if he isn't used all over the place.
feck me, opinions have changed on here. The majority would have given their left but for him not long back. These limitations of his are nothing new either.
You didn't want the Di Maria signing then?
I think all fans want this too! But why can't we get someone else whose far less expensive and added to that very good technically? The big issue is he's just not worth that kind of money for what he might produce....
Half the point I'm making, Di Maria was a big signing and to this point a huge flop, in Bale we would have a United type player that would most likely cut it on the pitch aswell, combine that with the razzmatazz of the fee we would pay, he would become the stand out name we need.
Let me ask you - why would you want another 'half-committed' player here on big wages after witnessing Di Maria's stint so far? It doesn't matter whether or not we wanted him in the first place - the point is we've learned what half a commitment brings - not much. So why go and spend money on more of that?
How many players can offer what Bale can? (terrible form aside).
The fact that he is British too probably will mean he won't want to go anywhere once he joins. It will be his last big move. For some reason I really think this will happen and I think he can help us win the league right away
I don't care if he's about as interesting as a staple; I'm hardly Oscar Bloody Wilde myself. Therefore, I want him naoooooo.
Pedro could give United quite a bit for 15-17 million pounds can't run like Bale but Pedro is technically gifted.
Really? Where will that get us?
The interest fees are now at around £20 m p/y, we clear another 100 million of the debt we'll save ourselves about £5-£6 million, yet we don't have a team that can get us CL football comfortably at the moment, we miss that and it costs us £50 m, miss it next year it costs us the thick end of £100 m, getting a proper team together has to come first for a good while yet.
I rate Pedro believe it or not, don't think he is a "franchise" player though.
Gah! There's that bloody phrase again. How would Reus be any different if that's your way of judging??
That i agree with that he isn't worth 100 million or near that and wouldn't pay that much.
But if we are looking to throw cash and attempt at a quick fix in terms of lifting us back to the top again then he is probably the best bet that maybe available. Who else is there ?
was a terrible night though, no denying that.
They wouldn't know a good player if he jumped up and bit them on the arse.
We dont need him, period. For 50m, i could understand it, but not for 70m or even 100. We know that wont happen, so lets leave it. He is the exact type of player we dont need.
How is Bale worth 60m MORE than Alexis Sanchez...?
If we're gonna bid 100m lets just bid it for Sanchez! Arsenal would sell for that much.
There's no way we should make a habit of overpaying for Real Madrid's cast offs.
Bale isn't even suited to possession football so it'd be an odd move (but then di Maria was an odd move also who doesn't suit possession football in the slightest).
If we're gonna bid 100m lets just bid it for Sanchez! Arsenal would sell for that much.
There's no way we should make a habit of overpaying for Real Madrid's cast offs.
Bale isn't even suited to possession football so it'd be an odd move (but then di Maria was an odd move also who doesn't suit possession football in the slightest).
Why are people talking about £100m?
Nobody seriously thinks any club would have to offer anything anywhere that amount for Real to sell.
Nobody seriously thinks any club would have to offer anything anywhere that amount for Real to sell.
Bale suits it more than Di Maria as he can be the output to all the posession. Especially when team is centred to creating for him or feeding his diagonal runs. Even create 10 yards for him and he can rifle it into the net.
Because that's the figure the papers were fed.
I agree we need a proper team. But a good team doesn't mean they have to cost an arm and a leg - that's my point. Evra and Vidic didn't cost us much but look what they gave us. Going for so-called superstars also bring their own set of problems. I just want a good team of players who are committed and know what the they're supposed to do on the pitch. That's all I'm wanting really and I do believe we can get that without spending loads of money on one player. Also, Bale tends to have a bit of injury problems and I can see them getting worse as time goes on. I'm just not sold on him for that money - sorry.
The papers always inflate figures. Everyone knows this.
in theory. Bale is overrated. One season wonder
It was but in all fairness he only got the ball 14 times in the first half and 18 in the second. That's not enough to make an impact either.
32 touches and 18 passes is ridiculously low
Needs a strong manager to put a loving arm around him and make him feel like a pivotal and important player again. José did the exact same thing with Fabregas who was in a similar position as Bale is in. Played in the wrong position and overshadowed by superstars.
Sign him up, José!
Sign him up, José!
That's a criticism you could fairly attach to Bale for the entire season though, he hides from the ball.
It's a bit rubbish if his teammates won't pass to him though. Ever player deserves a chance to improve - Andy Cole made me n' my cat weep like melodrama heroines at first but he came good in the end. Cole, that is, not my cat.
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