Makes so much sense this. Let's see him posing with the shirt Woody. 
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Us muppets are hungry from watching the spaceMarcos Rojo | Manchester United Player Pending Medical
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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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The new Gabriel Heinze?
He certainly wasn't brilliant. One good season, one bang average one. Even at his best, his main attribute was workrate, Didn't look anything like the player he was for City, that's for sure.
On the plus side, he had a knack for scoring important goals, in big games. He was a bit like Heinze in the way he relished a challenge and the drama of a derby. If that's an Argie national trait, then this Rojo dude could be a great signing.
Wow I hope not!
There's a fella on here who supports Sporting and gave the rundown on him. Said he's a nutter with plenty passion. Seems like Heinze type character to me if that's true
A useful signing. Left foot and also can play as a left back. Just what we need if we play 3 CB. I can't trust Blackett. Evans is an injury prone and Keane is a right footer. I didn't pay attention on him that much. We will see what quality he can bring.
So was Hienze
How good is Rojo compared to say Benatia? I honestly haven't seen much of him.
He´s left footed mate. Our President is going to give an interview in our club channel at 9.30pm and will probably talk about the Rojo issue. I´ll tell all the updates here.
I'm quite surprised at this signing actually. I thought he was decent without being outstanding at the World Cup but I remember Sly's assessment above (Sly lives in Lisbon) from P1, and thought he doesn't sound too promising ... a lot of responsibility for his development now on LvG's shoulders.
Pleased with this if it goes through, him and Blackett in that LCB role.. position of strength.
Benatia is the better player. Rojo is still a very good player though, younger and much cheaper.
I will agree.
I don't see why we couldn't get both but I find Rojo a much better athlete and similar quality technically.
Search "Rojo" on twitter everyone's going on like we're signing the next Titus Bramble for gods sake.
The majority of United fans have only seen him play at the World Cup, where he was actually decent. Let him kick a ball for us first!
everyone's going on like we're signing the next Titus Bramble for gods sake.The majority of United fans have only seen him play at the World Cup, where he was actually decent. Let him kick a ball for us first!
Now I know...
Argie silvestre
Fair comparison.
As it's Bramble > Zidane, I wouldn't worry about RojoSearch "Rojo" on twitter
The majority of United fans have only seen him play at the World Cup, where he was actually decent. Let him kick a ball for us first!
So that Sporting guy reckons he's a very talented defender who makes the odd error (not unusual for young defenders) but who has a shocking disciplinary record. I imagine that playing in a winning team and with a strict manager should help that aspect but it's nonetheless a bit of a concern. On the plus side we could have the most lunatic defence in the Prem if we can line up something like Shaw Rojo Jones Rafael!
Look forward to seeing him in our shirt.
Look forward to seeing him in our shirt.
Probably been posted already but:
Are we forgetting the part where Tevez went to Manchester City?
Heinze was good too in the beginning and a fan favorite until he tried to go to Liverpool.
There's no denying the quality of Veron, Heinze and Tevez, but they always seemed more mercenary than your average professional footballer.
Heinze was good too in the beginning and a fan favorite until he tried to go to Liverpool.
There's no denying the quality of Veron, Heinze and Tevez, but they always seemed more mercenary than your average professional footballer.
I haven't seen him play since he left - but he was absolutely woeful for Spartak. Up there with Insaurralde as the worst centre back they've had for a long while. He made error after error after error and became a laughing stock. Obviously his reputation has been rebuilt since then but I have major reservations.
So i´ve watched our President´s interview and he said that Rojo has a contract and that we aren´t pressured by funds or other interests. Because of Rojo´s unprofessional behaviour in the last two days he will be subjected to a disciplinary procedure (not relegated to the B team like some media outlets said). He also said that Sporting is willing to discuss transfers but in the appropriate terms and not by media, agent or fund pressure. Interest of the club above all. That´s it.
Oh and he still has 3 years of contract after all.
watching the WC i thought he was very good at LB. Very tough and fast
I'm satisfied with his world cup performance,solid at the back,good at tackles.But shy going forward.
At15.9m, he seems to be decent signing.
At15.9m, he seems to be decent signing.
At least he would be a better choice than Vermaelen.
that was the argentina tactics. The manager told both FBs to stay back at all times
This hasn't really filled it though has itMakes so much sense this. Let's see him posing with the shirt Woody.
It's rough out here. I'd love a muppet signing or 2 but as long as the player fits the managers requirements I will be happy. Oh and signing Vidal of course
Just saw LvG's interview where he says Evans and Shaw might not be fit for the Swansea game. Made me even happier that we didn't sign another injury plagued defender. Rojo might not be amazing but at least he has a chance of being fit enough to play regularly.
Bet Woodward's eager to pay the release clause so he can stick the cheque book back into the safe and pat himself on the back.
Can you really see that happening though?It's rough out here. I'd love a muppet signing or 2 but as long as the player fits the managers requirements I will be happy. Oh and signing Vidal of course
Is he just a left back or a centre half also?
I think he's mainly a centre half who is also a left back.
Just so I understand correctly... the reason we're signing the underwhelming / disappointing first choice Argentina defender, fresh from the final of the world cup, in which he was named in the team of the tournament, is because he will only be back-up to Evans, Jones and Smalling?
I love those three as much as anybody, but people need to get a grip - this is a very high level player we're buying here. He's between Jones and Smalling in age, but has more caps for Argentina than both of those two have for England put together... he's got nearly as many caps as Evans has for Northern Ireland, in fact.
I love those three as much as anybody, but people need to get a grip - this is a very high level player we're buying here. He's between Jones and Smalling in age, but has more caps for Argentina than both of those two have for England put together... he's got nearly as many caps as Evans has for Northern Ireland, in fact.
Oh it's happening alright. Don't reject my optimism. It's happening.
Without the trait of a cnut, hopefully.
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