Or they are badly trained by Van gaal and the next manager trains them to perfection.
have a feeling that his laughing and the goal aren't actually related
Is he not laughing at the guy the stewards got ?There's a video circulating on the net of him laughing when Real conceded their second against Wolfsburg.
It's not the best thing to do when you're 2-0 down
Overdoing the partying, heavy drinking and getting pulled over by the cops for speeding and driving recklessly.
have a feeling that his laughing and the goal aren't actually related
Really hope the Di Maria transfer hasn't put off the decision makers in the club. In a Mourinho 4231 I reckon he'd make a brilliant #10. Having said all that, an upgrade on Mata in that position isn't really a priority but if these players become available at the right price I think you have to go for them.
If it were an either/or situation I'd much rather have a pacey tricky right winger but if we're serious about splashing cash then he'd be a marvellous signing.
Don't even think the whole wanted PSG thing would have been a factor if Di Maria's career had continued in the same vein it started. His celebration after scoring against Everton was enough to convince me he relished being the main man. But like you said he was played out of position in a system which didn't suit him anyway before eventually being dropped. He was in no way blameless for the failure, his personality seemed to be down tools when the going gets tough but there were other factors.Has to be on people's minds now.
But surely it's not that hard to take safeguards, like for starters, playing the player in the one position they excel in. And earlier, making sure they actually want to play for you, and aren't just making do until their real ideal team comes along.
Don't even think the whole wanted PSG thing would have been a factor if Di Maria's career had continued in the same vein it started. His celebration after scoring against Everton was enough to convince me he relished being the main man. But like you said he was played out of position in a system which didn't suit him anyway before eventually being dropped. He was in no way blameless for the failure, his personality seemed to be down tools when the going gets tough but there were other factors.
Van Gaal's man managment leaves a lot to be desired but with Mourinho I doubt we'd have a problem making James comfortable at the club, could understand why Woodward would (lol) be wary of splashing out big on another Madrid "reject" though.
How is it not? Mata isn't good enough.Really hope the Di Maria transfer hasn't put off the decision makers in the club. In a Mourinho 4231 I reckon he'd make a brilliant #10. Having said all that, an upgrade on Mata in that position isn't really a priority but if these players become available at the right price I think you have to go for them.
If it were an either/or situation I'd much rather have a pacey tricky right winger but if we're serious about splashing cash then he'd be a marvellous signing.
Of all the players not-good-enough, Mata is the closest to being good enough. Right winger, central defence and striker are all way more important.How is it not? Mata isn't good enough.
The focal central hub of creativity within the side is equally as important as all of those bar maybe a no.9. Mata's replacement ought to be addressed with as much significance as a new CB or a top quality winger.Of all the players not-good-enough, Mata is the closest to being good enough. Right winger, central defence and striker are all way more important.
The positions themselves maybe, but Mata is a hell of a lot closer to the ideal player at AM than Lingard is at RW. Surrounding him with pace and quality and he'll do well, we're not getting anywhere without a proper wide right player, central defender and probably a Carrick replacement.The focal central hub of creativity within the side is equally as important as all of those bar maybe a no.9. Mata's replacement ought to be addressed with as much significance as a new CB or a top quality winger.
I agree, what Mata has done so far in his United career hasn't been enough.How is it not? Mata isn't good enough.
New striker, new right winger and arguably new centre mid are all more pressing issues.It definitely is, but okay.
The Number 10 role is key to creativity and we are severely lacking in thatNew striker, new right winger and arguably new centre mid are all more pressing issues.
Would you rather have a new number 10 and Rooney up front with Mata out wide or replace one of them 2 with an upgrade say Mahrez or Ibra and play Mata in number 10?The Number 10 role is key to creativity and we are severely lacking in that
I don't see Rooney figuring in our plans at all so we need a new striker and an upgrade on MataWould you rather have a new number 10 and Rooney up front with Mata out wide or replace one of them 2 with an upgrade say Mahrez or Ibra and play Mata in number 10?
Would you rather have a new number 10 and Rooney up front with Mata out wide or replace one of them 2 with an upgrade say Mahrez or Ibra and play Mata in number 10?
Between James and Griezmann, who would you prefer and who would be more realistic to sign?
Between James and Griezmann, who would you prefer and who would be more realistic to sign?
Can't think of any CM who is available (other than Gundogan who wont come here) who will improve as as much as Griezmann would by replacing Mata/Rooney in the second striker position. Pressing issues shouldn't merely be determined by peeking at what we have. It should have also be seen as to how much we can improve.New striker, new right winger and arguably new centre mid are all more pressing issues.
