Wait, Messi played? Mind = blown ;-)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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That's what uefa.com says, definitely not myself.
I'd take him over Kroos any day of the week.
Have you seen him central midfield? Each time I have watched him he has played in the left attacking midfield role.
He's played in central midfield more often in the second half of the season. I've never seen him play wide at any level of international football either. I think he plays wide at times hen Atletico want more defensive cover, similarly to when Gerrard used to play on the right for Liverpool with Alonso and Mascherano central. He is still effectively a central midfielder though.
He's a good blend of a Spanish and British midfielder I think, would excel in the Premier League.
Would love to see the peoples thoughts now who thought he was going to join United
Keep calm and leave it to Agent Big Dave.
Thiago mk2Keep calm and leave it to Agent Big Dave.
Watched the game late at night/early morning. Thought he was their best player. Crazy thing about him is not only does he create more chances and has more assists than the likes of Bale, Fabregas etc but defensively his stats are thrice as good. Monster of a player.
And he is very fit/never injured and has a very good stamina. Yesterday was already his 53rd game of the season. I would pay 50 mil to get him, best / most influental young player in the world for me.
We will sell you Cesc and get this guy...
Forget kroos, sign this mofo! Get to work DDG.
You lot are banned from transfers.We will sell you Cesc and get this guy...
Fixed.Bribe - Suspension - Transfers
We will sell you Cesc and get this guy...
LOL! I actually think that's exactly what is going to happen (Koke joining you, not Cesc joining us). I really believe if Koke decides to leave he would like to stay in Spain and wouldn't go to Real for obvious reasons, which only leaves Barcelona. And tbh if it's not us than I would rather see him at Barca than at Chelsea/City or Bayern!
feck Kroos get him. Just watched the whole game yesterday and what a performance that was. Get Simeone and let him tap Koke up
I am a huge fan of Cesc's but the truth is that maybe he will never cut it for us. People were probably right about him being more suited to the Premier League. Many Barcelona fans have lost all faith in him and the club will may be willing to sell to an English club for two main reasons: a) English clubs can afford him, b) the funds can be used to buy someone like Koke or Vidal.
Would love to see the peoples thoughts now who thought he was going to join United
I think you've probably made your point.
Unfortunately for Atletico, money talks the loudest, which it means it will be very hard to hold onto their players in the summer.
If we pay his release clause and DDG agrees to sleep with him (again, probably) - then he's ours. I'm more and more convinced that he is the one we need. Koke and Carvalho would be a great pairing. If we had that two out there last night we'd have won the game.
Would love to see the peoples thoughts now who thought he was going to join United
I can only assume that you're talking about me as I think I was the main perpetrator. Well I guess the honest answer is that I was ignorantly unaware as to how well Atletico were doing, had I realised that they were mounting a real title challenge and champions league fight then obviously I wouldn't have made the comments I did.
Fck it lets get both of them. Lets Kroos on Koke
Kroos, koke, gundogan and carvalho.
. Sell ando, cleverley, fellaini and sack moyes.Never seen much of this lad to me fair but from what im reading, i cant help but think he is being overhyped due to an outstanding performance. I might be wrong.
Let's just try and throw 40-60 millions on him just like we experimented with Fabregas last summer.
Maybe it will happen, maybe not. Worth to try. Guy can play on multiple positions and I don't think Moyes has something to lose as he lost everything already.
Maybe it will happen, maybe not. Worth to try. Guy can play on multiple positions and I don't think Moyes has something to lose as he lost everything already.
He's been outstanding all season to be fair, and should break into the Spanish squad for the World Cup. He is a midfielder, so that puts that achievement into context itself.
It took me a while to realise just how good he was myself, largely because his style is not typically Spanish I don't think. I think when you hear of a top young Spanish central midfielder, you expect him to play like an Iniesta or Thiago etc. Koke is more of an Anglo-Spanish fusion I think, more Gerrard than Iniesta I'd say. Top player though, and would be the ideal choice for United I think.
Then you have to read again I am afraid, ppl are not impressed just because of yesterday, but because of his entire season. He was already very good in the U21 championsship last summer, of course Isco and Thiago got all the headlines as they moved clubs, whereas Koke stayed at Atletico.
Let's just try and throw 40-60 millions on him just like we experimented with Fabregas last summer.
Maybe it will happen, maybe not. Worth to try. Guy can play on multiple positions and I don't think Moyes has something to lose as he lost everything already.
If you had offered 60m for Fabregas you would get him. I think you only offered 25m or so, maybe even less.
I think it was slightly above 30 but Cesc wanted stay home anyway.
I always thought we should sign him for his name alone - Jorge 'Koke' Ressureccion - but he has quality to add to that great name.
That is a good point. He does not have great dribbling or skilful tricks up his sleeve like Isco, Iniesta, Mata, Silva etc so he may not catch your eye immediately. I suppose he's not like a typical spanish technical wizard but his vision, passing range and creativity is right up there. And what gives him an edge over most spanish midfielders is his physical strength and also he is a very good tackler. His style suits the english game really well. No doubt he will be in the world cup squad, he has been a regular spanish international for a while now and one of Atletico's best players for 3 seasons already. I have to agree with the poster who said he is like a fusion between a typical english and a spanish midfielder.
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If Barcelona want to sell him, he will have no choice. And after all he really likes England and the PL.
Perhaps yes, I don't know that much what's going on in a Barcelona camp.
That's why Moyes should show he has a pair and try some Hollywood signings of players that makes the difference. Maybe some of these deals will happen. Who knows.
Yep and I also much prefer him to Thiago. I think Thiago wouldn't be as useful in our "system" whereas Koke could play and excel in every system.
They are skint but we'll have to pay more than £25m for this kid.
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