izec
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Like a new signing
Only if it meant that we were going to give Perreira and Tuanzebe a proper shot. I'd rather we didn't reduce our numbers only to replace him with someone like Dier. Knowing Mourinho there's no way he's going to trust either of those kids, so I'd rather we kept Fellaini around.A few reports in Turkey have said he's on his way to Galatasaray. Would be unreal news but I can't see Jose selling.
Hopefully not true.
Only if it meant that we were going to give Perreira and Tuanzebe a proper shot. I'd rather we didn't reduce our numbers only to replace him with someone like Dier. Knowing Mourinho there's no way he's going to trust either of those kids, so I'd rather we kept Fellaini around.
Fellaini has contributed a hell of a lot more than Smalling has.
MOTM in the Europa League final, scored in the semi final, scored in the CL Qualifier last season and scored three times in the road to the FA Cup we won.
Smalling... I can't think of any good moments he's had. Maybe the header against City a few seasons back. That's it.
He has his uses. He is not a regular starter. He is happy playing that kind of role. Manager is happy to give him chances based on the match.
I don't see why fans should complain.
I can understand if he was like the first name on the sheet, but he isn't.
Neither he or his manager will want to end his United career.There's no better moment for Fellaini to end his United career than to do it now on a high after EL win. His standing within our fanbase has never been higher and let's be honest, when new season starts the only way for him is downwards.
It's the same news every Summer.
Same outcome
Pereira is unproven in the league. In a crucial season for us, I wouldn't want to rely on kids in midfield. The kids can be gradually introduced but I'd rather we rely on Pogba, Herrera, Fellaini and Carrick and a new signing to push us to a title challenge.Might be good for Pereira
Neither he or his manager will want to end his United career.
He's dealt with the mindless abuse rather well so it wont bother him.
Like a new signing
Pereira is unproven in the league. In a crucial season for us, I wouldn't want to rely on kids in midfield. The kids can be gradually introduced but I'd rather we rely on Pogba, Herrera, Fellaini and Carrick and a new signing to push us to a title challenge.
Doesn't say much tbh. He's an utterly average player, no point in spending what would be a fee in the region of £60m on him, only to then complain that we're still miles behind the top teams. Would rather promote youth and then wait to find a player whose truly top class that we can bring in.Dier is a much better player. I hope United finally get rid
I don't agree with any of that.Yeah most probably, but the pains... Pains of thousands observing him play, the pains of player not performing on a satisfying level especially if you take into account significantly higher level of the upcoming challenges awaiting us from August, the pains coming from bruises and all those sore heads. We should all agree to end it in this transfer window.
Cause we had De Gea. Simple as that.So you're comparing a CB and a midfielder based on goals scored? Alrighty. Lets just forget the 'Mike' Smalling season when he played 50 plus games, was voted player of the season by his teammates and United conceded the joint least goals and had the most clean sheets.
Cause we had De Gea. Simple as that.
And Fellaini had a good 12/13 at Everton. Even getting himself into the Team of the Season.It's not as simple as that though. There were numerous factors why we were solid at the back that season beyond De Gea.
De Gea was outstanding, but both Smalling and Blind had very good seasons. Individually they had very good performances against the league's best strikers. We had numerous games where we only allowed 1 or 2 shots on goal, sometimes zero, where Smalling and Blind were excellent. Whatever has happened either side of that year doesn't change that Smalling had a very good 15/16.
And Fellaini had a good 12/13 at Everton. Even getting himself into the Team of the Season.
Not sure what your point is here. Fellaini has been a better player for us than Smalling has and the evidence is there to be seen. Look at our last 3 cup wins and Fellaini is involved massively. I'm struggling to think of a Chris Smalling highlight.
And those awards are pure popularity contests. Herrera won it over Zlatan this season ffs.
And Fellaini had a good 12/13 at Everton. Even getting himself into the Team of the Season.
Not sure what your point is here. Fellaini has been a better player for us than Smalling has and the evidence is there to be seen. Look at our last 3 cup wins and Fellaini is involved massively. I'm struggling to think of a Chris Smalling highlight.
And those awards are pure popularity contests. Herrera won it over Zlatan this season ffs.
So you're comparing a CB and a midfielder based on goals scored? Alrighty. Lets just forget the 'Mike' Smalling season when he played 50 plus games, was voted player of the season by his teammates and United conceded the joint least goals and had the most clean sheets.
Might be good for Pereira
I expect we'd replace Fellaini with a player that's definitely ready for 30/40 games in the first team as he's a player that was trusted a lot last season, not to say Pereira isn't ready but there's still a real chance it might not work out for him. I hope he can step up but he's got a lot to prove as even Herrera wasn't an automatic starter for Mourinho, he had to work his way into the team.
If we could have brought someone in first before replacing Fellaini we'd be in a much stronger position to bargain, we're already struggling to make moves. Felli's been an important player for us in recent years so hopefully, we'll get someone good in.
I'd go as far to say that we wouldn't have won those trophies without him.Yep, whether he stays or goes, he deserves credit for that. Semi-final goals in all three competitions is a very important contribution.
Never gonna happen this summer, no chance.
I'd go as far to say that we wouldn't have won those trophies without him.
He's a big game player. But because he can't do a defence splitting through ball, people hate on him. Newsflash: that's not what he's instructed to do. Every manager we've had has favoured him. These are coaches with decades of experience but apparently John from Salford knows better than fecking Mourinho.
Can't stand our fans sometimes. You have the right to your opinion and all but don't celebrate his fecking exit. He's been a good servant for us, better than most. He deserves respect for putting up with the shit our fans give him and putting in 100% every time. This is a guy who got BOOED by our own fans ffs. How can you not support him after that? If he was bought by Ferguson, he would be a cult hero like Anderson and Forlan.
Never gonna happen this summer, no chance.
I agree, it would be a good sign if it did though. A new midfielder would be certain and a chance for Andreas.
There seems to be a lot of noise around it, all of a sudden if there's nothing to it.
But of course, it'd be ridiculous to sell a midfielder without as an absolute minimum a replacement coming in.
And we were after one before this situation!
Cause we had De Gea. Simple as that.
And I'm not comparing them. Someone asked me how I could rate Fellaini and not rate Smalling and I explained. Smalling is a donkey and a liability at the back whereas Fellaini has stepped up on the big stage numerous times.
2016/17He is a regular starter. In fact, I can barely recall him coming off the bench. He started the season as first choice, lost his place for a bit when we switched to a 3, then ended the season starting every game again.