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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss three 1-1 draws.
The first got us knocked out of the FA Cup, the next puts us in a good position in our Round of 16 Europa League game, and the latest was an actual decent performance against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
All hopes for the season now rest on the Europa League - does Amorim have the squad to win it?
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Looking at the tactics board too, it's interesting how LVG has set it out.
He has done his 3-5-2 with a CDM rather than a CAM, which we currently operate with.
I think this shows he would prefer a deeper playmaker, in the style of how juventus play rather our setup so far.
He has done his 3-5-2 with a CDM rather than a CAM, which we currently operate with.
I think this shows he would prefer a deeper playmaker, in the style of how juventus play rather our setup so far.
That's the thing that reassures me with van Gaal. If you asked Moyes where do you see your team in 3 years, he wouldn't have been able to reply. van Gaal on the other hand has a goal which he wants to reach, a system he wants to implement, a philosophy to introduce to our club while making continuous progress towards reaching those goals. This is what makes van Gaal special.
Seems to be committed to 3-5-2 judging from that for the time being.
From what I can gather :-
He intimated that he believes that wing backs have more freedom to attack, whereas, full backs have to think about defensive duties more. Having the three cb's compensates for any advancement of either wing back and therefore allows more freedom.
He intimated that he believes that wing backs have more freedom to attack, whereas, full backs have to think about defensive duties more. Having the three cb's compensates for any advancement of either wing back and therefore allows more freedom.
Nice interview. Van Gaal knows what he's doing. I hope the club and fans give him the time he deserves and back him completely. I'm almost certain he'll make the club better.
Looks like LVG really wants to play the 352. Not glad with that at all.
Still think we need a top CB to replace vidic's commanding aura and a top CM as a minimum, optionally a good right sided winger if we want the option to play 4-3-3 effectively, without that, imo, we won't get in the top 4, it's the premier league, not la liga or bundesliga where you have 3 or 4 competitive teams and the rest are cannon fodder, the teams we are competing with for the top 4 are already settled, strong and have strengthened further.
Is van gaal saying he is putting faith in youngsters, or is it a special coding to everyone the club will not spend anymore, even though Khedira and di Maria will solve so many problems with the midfield
I disagree with van gaals wingback Theory, it's just a defensive system
I disagree with van gaals wingback Theory, it's just a defensive system
No offense, but I'm going to go with one of the most decorated coaches in history on this one.
And his track record very much backs up the claim that he genuinely puts his faith in youngsters if they are good enough. I don't think it's a way to soften the blow if we don't get anyone else in. I honestly don't think Van Gaal gives a shit about the transfer muppets.
Transfer muppets? What is united's midfield? None of the current batch of youngsters have proved or look like they are the next scholes, didn't scholes himself say outright the team needs signings. Many say give youngsters a chance, if they are good enough. all I see starting is young smalling jones Cleverley fletcher Rooney, our experience players are doing nothing special, and our youngsters ok players, a recipe For disaster, and at this level the club will be found out
This model of giving so called youngsters a chance, is not going too get us competing with the best, that is the reality
My point is that Van Gaal won't give a shit what the fans think about our transfer window, so why would he be saying things just to soften the blow? He's proven again and again that he likes to rely on the young players, so it's ridiculous of you to suggest that he only said that to appease fans who wanted more signings.
I'm not actually commenting about how much we do or don't need signings, so save your hysteria for someone else.
This model got fergie so far, 80% of what fergie built was very good signings, Rooney and Ronaldo were money signings, so it proves the transfer market was what made fergie that successful. Not since the 60's has this model of using academy players for most of the positions got a club to that level, even barca spend more than they bring through, that is just the reality not transfer muppets wet dreams.
In this era of football, I do not see the MUFC academy getting united to that level, and he will not be given that time. The money involved in football will leave united behind the elite, if they think youngsters from the academy can get too that level of a man city Chelsea and Madrid
You're still totally ignoring my point.
I'm not arguing about whether or not he's right. I'm saying that he said what he said because he believes it, not to try and appease the fans or 'soften the blow'. He doesn't care what the fans think about our transfers.
Well if he believes this works, we will be left behind, the reality of this modern era of football. The big clubs can just snap up a ready made footballer, why we are developing players if they come good, the big clubs are already ready why we experience a so called transition. And unless they are special youngsters, it's never going to end well
Hmmm, the end of that interview seems to indicate that he's defiantly just here for the 3 years. Would be a massive shame (if he's successful of course)
That's what they all said about United every year under Sir Alex. Did we fall behind? No. Van Gaal has had the same philosophy wherever he's gone, he finds players for the right system. He doesn't promote youth for the sake of it, but he also buys the right players if they become available. He's not going to panic buy for the sake of it, he's far too experienced to know better then that.
Considering his track record, I'd say he knows what he's doing and I'm not worried.
Jesus, you're failing the Turing Test hard here, mate.
Let me help you. Here's the bit of your post which has anything to do with mine:
And here's the bit which is just you repeating the same irrelevant shit you've posted three times now:
Let me help you. Here's the bit of your post which has anything to do with mine:
And here's the bit which is just you repeating the same irrelevant shit you've posted three times now:
Moyes kept saying he has a vision but then wouldn't talk more about it, it's as if he was just trying to figure it out as he went along.
Yeah because players like Paul Scholes grow on trees...
It is not irrelevant when our competition are getting stronger every year with allot of money, if he gets it right I'm happy to be wrong . I have a hard time seeing us becoming the team we once were under these conditions, until the glazers hand the club to people who can take this club forward, it's going to be hard to compete
The AZ players asked him to stay on so he did, if he is successful and both the players and the fans want him for a few more years then who knows. I think he will be successful and I think he will enjoy it loads because he will have absolute freedom to execute his vision therefore he might want to stay on for a few more years because it makes him so happy.
I think we will see some interesting departures and a few key additions in January and more next summer after van Gaal sees who has the capacity to adapt to his methods and who does not. The thing that impresses me about van Gaal is his clarity of vision. He seems to know exactly what he wants out of the players and the team in the long-term and is willing to sacrifice his short-term goals to bring that vision to fruition. Moyes kept harping on about his long term contract and vision, but you couldn't see any evidence of it.
I think the 3-5-2 is necessary in the short-term due to the unbalanced squad and the fact that van Gaal wants to have a squad with more tactical intelligence in the long run. He had an average Dutch side at the World Cup, but the team's tactical intelligence was the difference between third place and a group stage/round of 16 exit.
The self proclaimed Devil of Manchester 
To me, this man can have all the time he wants.
Why?
Because he has a clear plan and vision! This isn't like last year where, not one of us had a notion what was going on.
LVG will be a success here and will lay a successful foundation for the future. We are very lucky
Why?
Because he has a clear plan and vision! This isn't like last year where, not one of us had a notion what was going on.
LVG will be a success here and will lay a successful foundation for the future. We are very lucky
Preparing for the Stroot in January clearly.
Reading the biography, I'm really struck by how in the past he has always taken a very holistic view of a club and seen the first team as merely one part, even if it is the most senior part, of a larger group.
I keep thinking about his first press conference when he talked about how his focus was on the first team, that is a huge job and he wasn't focusing on the youth or the reserves as much. I can't remember exactly what he said but it was something to that effect. If true it seems to run counter to all his basic managerial instincts and process. I hope it won't be too inhibiting on him and his ability to transform the club the way he wants to.
I keep thinking about his first press conference when he talked about how his focus was on the first team, that is a huge job and he wasn't focusing on the youth or the reserves as much. I can't remember exactly what he said but it was something to that effect. If true it seems to run counter to all his basic managerial instincts and process. I hope it won't be too inhibiting on him and his ability to transform the club the way he wants to.
Yep. Feeling a hell of a lot more relaxed now compared to the Moyes reign. Even with a poor start, confidence is solid. He just gives of the sense that its a matter of when, not if we start performing and winning. There's already a few doubters out there so will be sweet to see the shock come December, January time (or however long it takes) when we start playing some beautiful football.
And I don't think it'll surprise many if the next man to come in reaps the rewards of LvG's work & achieves even more, trophy-wise.
Can someone answer me this?
It seems Louis Van Gaal has a 3 year contract I wonder if he is banking on staying for any longer? What if he does well is there a chance of extending it.... all of the articles I have read recently its spoke about a 3 year project, I like the idea of him being here for longer than that if things go well, so I am hoping he is flexible with this plan.
It seems Louis Van Gaal has a 3 year contract I wonder if he is banking on staying for any longer? What if he does well is there a chance of extending it.... all of the articles I have read recently its spoke about a 3 year project, I like the idea of him being here for longer than that if things go well, so I am hoping he is flexible with this plan.
I think that interview sums up what we've got, he commands respect. Look at Neville, he didn't know what had fecking hit him. Don't think we'll be hearing him bang on about the United way for a while.
I'm sure he'd be open to staying longer if he is asked and health permits.
He does look darn good for 63, but I think he's there to get United back on track for three seasons for somebody else (Giggs or in my opinion Frank De Boer) to continue the legacy.
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I don't have a problem with LvG at all. We all knew changes were needed and weirdly not being in europe might help as he needs a smaller squad. There is now no justification for the deadwood to be here. They were only being kept around for squad rotation. I just wish if we aren't buying anyone they would say. I hope the fact they haven't said that is good news. I wouldn't want them to be just playing games with the press. Because in doing that they are stringing the supporters along as well and we don't deserve that.
I think we will. We know we have a proven quality guy there now.
Er, it's happened before for us. That's the reality.
I'm not saying we don't need to sign and I don't think he is either – in certain areas. But putting your faith in young players can work. Look at Bayern. Or us in the past.
If he brings success to the club i don't see any reason why he shouldn't extend his contract, the club certainly would want to keep a successful manager around as long as possible.
Are there a few biographies mate, or just one? Thinking of buying it too.
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