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I knew LVG will love Fellaini. He is complete target man, the best in the game. He is big and strong, have very good first touch and vision, he is the best header in the game and his chest control is just :drool:. One of the best players and massively underated. Just joking, he so bad that i don't want to see him in United shirt again. Even his "chest control" and areial play was bad last season.
 
Jerch said:
I knew LVG will love Fellaini. He is complete target man, the best in the game. He is big and strong, have very good first touch and vision, he is the best header in the game and his chest control is just :drool:. One of the best players and massively underated. Just joking, he so bad that i don't want to see him in United shirt again. Even his "chest control" and areial play was bad last season.
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Yea if it was oppisite opposite day
 
ZDwyr said:
I'm sorry but I can't believe people would still take Fletcher or Cleverley over Fellaini. No way would a fit Fellaini ever play that badly, especially against a low opposition (who he has actually performed well against). At this point in his career, he is a better player than Fletcher. I know people will disagree, and that's fine, but after that horrendous midfield showing my mind won't be changed.
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I would not take either, even if someone give me a choice, there is no option, all of them should be gone
 
I can't see him ever breaking into our first XI but I can see him being the first in line for the box-to-box roles in a midfield diamond if Di Maria or Herrera are out.
 
Jamie Jackson on Guardian today:

Marouane Fellaini has vowed to “fight for my place” in Manchester United’s strongest XI, with the midfielder informed by the manager, Louis van Gaal, that he can have a future at the club.

Fellaini has endured a nightmare time at United since David Moyessigned him for £27.5m last summer. Moyes was sacked in April and injuries and unconvincing form had cast serious doubt over the Belgian being part of Van Gaal’s plans.

Yet despite Fellaini coming close to moving to Napoli in the summer, it is understood the Dutchman did not identify the 26-year-old as one of the clutch of players who should head the list of potential departures before the transfer window closed on 1 September.

With Fellaini now at United until the winter window opens, at least, he wants to try to force his way into Van Gaal’s first-choice side. “I want to fight for my place,” he said. “The coach wants to play with the 11 players who make the best team. I want to be part of that.”

He added: “I’ve had a meeting with the coach before the start of the season where he told me that there is a lot of competition in midfield. I told him that I wanted to compete with the other players for a place in the starting XI.

“Louis van Gaal is a good coach. We have a lot of team meetings and he analyses much – other teams, our own players at training, a lot. Everywhere he has been, he was successful.”
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Very happy with his attitude and Im certain we have not seen the best of him in a Unites shirt yet. Would have been great if Welbeck could have shown the same appetite.

For so many reasons, some of them not of his own doing, Fellaini had a shocking season last year, it simply cant get worse. With some encouragement and clear instructions upon his role and what is expected of him, Im sure fellani can do a job for us.

Given that we are anyway lacking in the middle with an injured Carrick, an ineffective Fletcher and a useless Anderson, we could anyway do with the cover.
 
:lol: Honestly, people cry about the entire Caf mourning Welbeck and then we've got to read the same inane bollocks about how he now "hasn't got the appetite." fecking hell, it's horseshit.

It has nothing to do with Fellaini either. And as for his attitude, ay it's cracking. I've been fair to him as a player here and as a central midfielder at Everton, but he's just waiting around on a once in a lifetime wage to get hoyed out, and I struggle to see the nobility in that.
 
Kag said:
:lol: Honestly, people cry about the entire Caf mourning Welbeck and then we've got to read the same inane bollocks about how he now "hasn't got the appetite." fecking hell, it's horseshit.
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I never mourned Welbeck one bit. Always thought he was either over rated or not yet fully developed his potential. Likewise, I'd have preferred he stuck around and proved his worth via performances and not as a virtue of his birthright!

Anyways - this thread is not about Welbeck, its about Fellaini, and Im happy with his attitude to fight for the right to play.
 
I didn't come here to discuss Welbeck. But on your final point, I have more respect for footballers that know when they're not wanted and actively pursue the opportunity to get minutes. Cleverley was crucified for what seemed like turning down the chance to play at a good club like Villa and rightfully so. He isn't here now and it's a good thing for his career.

Fellaini is a better player and is understandably, possibly, more wanted by the manager, but I struggle to see a future for him here given his wages and standing in the pecking order. He'll get another year then I expect him to leave. Fourth and fifth choice midfielders don't earn triple figure sums.
 
It's just standard footballer talk, he'll be off in January if we can manage to find a taker.
 
I seriously think that LVG will turn to him in the final few minutes of games if we are pushing for a win, as he did with Huntelaar in the World Cup. He already tried it against Swansea.

Not saying I approve of the tactic but I can see it happening.
 
Its depressing that we havent gotten rid of him yet.
He, Young and Anderson disgust me.
 
Fully Fledged said:
I seriously think that LVG will turn to him in the final few minutes of games if we are pushing for a win, as he did with Huntelaar in the World Cup. He already tried it against Swansea.

Not saying I approve of the tactic but I can see it happening.
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Why the hell would we turn to Fellaini as an impact sub, when on most occasions the bench will probably comprise of Januzaj, van Persie/Mata and Wilson. Far more dangerous players in an attacking sense and it means we don't have to resort to long punts up the pitch in search of victory. No doubt, van Gaal would favour an alternative approach to the long-ball game.
 
ravi2 said:
Its depressing that we havent gotten rid of him yet.
He, Young and Anderson disgust me.
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Really? Fecking hell the things that disgust me dont involve footballers who dont live up to expectations! Think you need some perspective in life!
 
Glanville95 said:
Why the hell would we turn to Fellaini as an impact sub, when on most occasions the bench will probably comprise of Januzaj, van Persie/Mata and Wilson. Far more dangerous players in an attacking sense and it means we don't have to resort to long punts up the pitch in search of victory. No doubt, van Gaal would favour an alternative approach to the long-ball game.
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He did it at the world cup.
 
Kag said:
I didn't come here to discuss Welbeck. But on your final point, I have more respect for footballers that know when they're not wanted and actively pursue the opportunity to get minutes. Cleverley was crucified for what seemed like turning down the chance to play at a good club like Villa and rightfully so. He isn't here now and it's a good thing for his career.

Fellaini is a better player and is understandably, possibly, more wanted by the manager, but I struggle to see a future for him here given his wages and standing in the pecking order. He'll get another year then I expect him to leave. Fourth and fifth choice midfielders don't earn triple figure sums.
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Respect for players who want to leave the club because the fans don't want them and are giving them a hard time? I'd fecking detest any Untied player who shits himself because the fans are giving him a hard time. If LVG has said he has a place in the team, and as a plan B I don't see why not, him wanting to move forward is exactly the right thing he should be thinking.
 
He may or may not prove himself worthy of a place at United, but I can't say he's ever given me a reason to doubt his professionalism, and for that reason I don't begrudge him his wages, nor his decision to stay and fight for a spot. He signed a contract, he's doing what's best for his life and family. Fair fecks to him, if we have bad feelings about the money "wasted" on him we shouldn't have signed him in the first place.

On the other hand I can respect Welbeck for pushing a move to a big club where he is guaranteed a genuine chance in his proper position to fight for a starting position. It depends on the specific player's circumstance.
 
Red_toad said:
Really? Fecking hell the things that disgust me dont involve footballers who dont live up to expectations! Think you need some perspective in life!
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It disgusts me as well. Fvck Felliani!

I'd rather give Powelll a chance in midfield than make do with toilet brush
 
Perhaps we could give him a full season under a competent manager before we write him off as disgusting, or whatever. I don't think he got a fair crack of the whip, as the whole team bar DDG was shite last season.

Give the big lunatic a chance.
 
Blue always red said:
Respect for players who want to leave the club because the fans don't want them and are giving them a hard time? I'd fecking detest any Untied player who shits himself because the fans are giving him a hard time. If LVG has said he has a place in the team, and as a plan B I don't see why not, him wanting to move forward is exactly the right thing he should be thinking.
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The fans have nothing to do with it. It was Van Gaal who told Cleverley he would struggle for minutes and that he could leave. I'd sooner see him do that than sit on his arse like Ando and I'm sure you would too. I still believe that Fellaini would have been on his way had he not succumbed to injury, albeit that's just a theory.

Either way, all I'm saying is that I don't think Fellaini's attitude is any more noble than any other player, whether they have left the club or not.
 
It will be interesting to see what happens. If Strootman is signed in January then that would change the whole dynamic too. Glad he wants to stay and fight for a spot though. Too harshly judged on here.
 
I loved him when he was at Everton- obviously, he's been found out technically with United but I still think he can do a job for us.
 
Marouane Fellaini has been on something of a see-saw this week in the Belgian press. There's been all kinds of things reported about him and many contradictions. First there were claims that Louis van Gaal had assured the player he had a big part to play at Manchester United this season, and that's why he turned down a move to Napoli in Serie A. Then there were reports that in fact Fellaini had been told he'd find it very hard going this season at Manchester United. Now there are quotes from the midfielder insisting he's not being forced out.

In between all of that was a claim Fellaini had been ostracised from a family meet-up of the Belgium national squad because Manchester United wouldn't release him for the squad, and also stories about Fellaini being in trouble for appearing in a TV advert in Belgium which was accused of mocking fat people. Also in that advert Fellaini apparently put on a very odd accent to speak Dutch, which humoured much of the country.

A busy week, and that's without mentioning the nude pictures doing the internet rounds which are said to be either the Manchester United player or his brother. It's not been a quiet international break for Marouane Fellaini, that's for sure.

His latest quotes mark out that Louis van Gaal didn't tell Fellaini to find a new club but it doesn't sound like the Dutchman was hugely enthusiastic either. Fellaini is quoted by Sport Wereld as saying "I talked to Van Gaal, and he has never said that I had to leave. He said I had a lot of competition, but that I get the chance to prove it.

"I have known difficult moments last season, but there is a stronger player afterwards. I have confidence in myself and in my game again. I played a good World Cup and also during the preparation, I was good. It is unfortunate that this injury now... but at the end of the month I will be back."

Sport Wereld said that Fellaini was 'remarkably confident'. He'll need to be.
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- http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/...e-manchester-united-star-says-he-s-staying-de

Nude photos? Interesting international break. Doesn't sound like that previous article about LvG "needing" him was accurate - not that that is a shock.
 
He will either become a first team starter under LVG or he'll leave in the coming windows on loan or permanently.

Bought as our record signing at the time, he'll have wages to reflect that and if LVG wants more faces coming in like this summer, he'll be getting rid of players on wages like Fellaini's to make room for them. Thats just how it is with expensive buys, they are paid well for the pressures of living up to their pricetag and if they come nowhere close like Fellaini has its going to be a problem. He's certainly capable of being a squad player but he'll be getting paid twice as much as a squad player and at some point something will have to give.

I expect he'll go out on loan in Jan or next summer as the months tick down on his long contract. Then in a year to 18 months time when he still isn't in our first team plans and his contract is down to 3 years or so we'll eventually bite the bullet and accept low offers for him and he'll find somewhere he can start each week.
 
As much as I don't like him, he's saying the right stuff. He can do a job, for now. Said last summer I would have welcomed the signing should another midfielder be brought in beside him. Anyway, he's no worse than Fletcher or Anderson. He's behind Herrera, di Maria, Blind and Carrick though.
 
One has to seriously question the proficiency of the medical staff. Ourselves and Arsenal are the worst when it comes to dealing with player fitness in the whole league - despite splurging millions on cutting edge rehab facilities and partnering up with Toshiba. Reckon these mass recurrences cost us atleast a dozen points each season.
 
Reading between the lines it seems LVG has told him he won’t be playing but he can fight for a place and fair play to Fellaini he wants to try. He probably realises he will have to take a big step down if he leaves so he may as well give it a go, he got injured at a bad time though because by the time he is fit so is everyone else and it might be a while before he gets a chance in the first team or possibly he might not even get a chance and go in January. Ultimately I think he is doomed and it is a case of when not if he goes because to get the best out of him he needs to play in an advanced role or in a midfield three where he is the player with the most freedom and I do not see that happening here.

I know there is an argument he can do as a defensive midfielder but I think he needs a lot of games there to improve his positioning, discipline and tackling and I don’t think he will get the chance nor can we afford to really give him it. And let’s be honest no matter how good or bad a player anyone thinks he is at his best making a nuisance of himself, using his physicality and aerial ability in or around the opponents box and as a defensive player he won’t get much chance to do that.
 
His future will be decided by the end of January. Either he'll play himself into LVG's plans or he'll leave for a decent but not top tier club. I think the latter scenario is more likely but, in any case, I see him as someone with pride and self-respect and can't imagine him doing a Bogarde (or an Ando, as it should now be called).
 
Roboc7 said:
Reading between the lines it seems LVG has told him he won’t be playing but he can fight for a place and fair play to Fellaini he wants to try. He probably realises he will have to take a big step down if he leaves so he may as well give it a go, he got injured at a bad time though because by the time he is fit so is everyone else and it might be a while before he gets a chance in the first team or possibly he might not even get a chance and go in January. Ultimately I think he is doomed and it is a case of when not if he goes because to get the best out of him he needs to play in an advanced role or in a midfield three where he is the player with the most freedom and I do not see that happening here.

I know there is an argument he can do as a defensive midfielder but I think he needs a lot of games there to improve his positioning, discipline and tackling and I don’t think he will get the chance nor can we afford to really give him it. And let’s be honest no matter how good or bad a player anyone thinks he is at his best making a nuisance of himself, using his physicality and aerial ability in or around the opponents box and as a defensive player he won’t get much chance to do that.
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A good summary. I think he may stick around for quite a while. From what Phil Neville said in one interview, Fellaini and his father regarded the move as achieving one of his ambitions, so I can't imagine he will want to go unless it is clear-cut that he won't feature in the medium term. With Fletcher, Anderson and Carrick all out of contract in the summer 2015, a squad place might well be available next season. His wages are out of line with his current standing, which would be problematic for any clubs interested in buying him.
 
I believe that Napoli ridiculous demands were the reason why Fellaini didn't move. For such conditions (a loan with right to buy him up for half the fee we bought him in the first place + we have to pay much of his salary) its only natural that the club refused to let him go.
 
Whats ridiculous about that?

Napoli were the only club that showed any real interest. He didn't play well enough to justify paying half what we paid for him and he's on wages to reflect being our record signing last summer.

He only stayed because he got injured. Loaning him out makes more sense than loaning Nani
 
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