Paolo Di Canio

Hope this rumour is true. If we only have a few million pounds to spend, I think he would be our best option. He'll add a different dimension to our strike force, won't need time settling into the Premiership and will be great in Europe.
 
I agree. We need a striker and hopefully something different than what we have. I too would prefer a young player, but if all we can spend is few millions, get Di Canio.

Hopefully we'll have bigger money for a striker next summer, if we'll need one then.
 
is this the very same sunday people who said we were in 'talks' with real about carlos?
 
Originally posted by RUDDY:
<strong>is this the very same sunday people who said we were in 'talks' with real about carlos?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I think it's the same Sunday people who said we were signing Rio... ;)
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Di Canio would be the ideal signing for us. We don't need any more youth up front - we have tons of it - we need guile and experience. Di Canio's the man for us, and he's got a bit of the devil in him too - a perfect United player.
 
My sources ( Di Canios agent )
Say that this is definately going to happen subject to a medical and wages
Hope So
He would be a great addition to the squad
 
He's the man we REALLY need!!! Common Fergie move your ass!
 
So, do you think that's why the number 9 shirt hasn't been allocated to anyone? I have to say I'd be surprised if we signed him though. I thought he was coming as a "quick fix" last season, not a long term prospect.
 
Di Canio has stated that after his knee injury he's feeling very fit and will be able to play 3-4 years more!

I think that he'll be the man to get the no.9 shirt.

But...hmmmmm... OLE deserves it more than any other player, maybe OLE taking 10 and Ruud taking 9 ?!? What do you people think? I vote for OLE!
 
Originally posted by dmode:
<strong>But...hmmmmm... OLE deserves it more than any other player, maybe OLE taking 10 and Ruud taking 9 ?!? What do you people think? I vote for OLE!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Nowadays shirt numbers don't mean as much, especially at club level. If you perform well, you're valuable, and that's it. Look at Keane, look at Scholes, of course, look at Ole.
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I disagree with us purchasing Di Canio. We can't be raising our average squad age with all these "quick fixes" when we should really be looking for a younger striker.
 
Originally posted by andy27457:
<strong>I can see this one. It could explain why Dwight went so quick, and so cheap!</strong><hr></blockquote>

The reason Dwight went for so cheap was because Blackburn had to front his 40k p/w wage demands and so united lowere his value. He went so quick because Fergie's been trying to offload him for over a year.
Fantastic signing for Blackburn. I can see them being a force this season. Yorke, cole, jansen, grabbi (admittedly unproven, but good backup) and tugay, dunn and duff in midfield. They really need to spend on defenders though. Can berg really last another season? Methinks not.
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They have just signed Gershon from Israel (who is higly rated) plus Andy Todd. And the do have the execllent younge Swede Nills Eric Johansson, Lucas Neil the Aussie, Martin Taylor and Criag Short as centerback cover. That seems deep enough for their defence since all thes lads play a variety of positions. Beids thier real probelm lies in midfield me thinks. :D
 
They haven't actually signed Gershon yet (he'll talk to Souness tomorrow), but even if they do he's no more than a decent player.

As for Di Canio - you have to have the right mixture between long term thinking and short term. Long term thinking is always number 1, but if we don't have the money for a costly young striker this summer, and we need a striker than can do 'different things' than Ole and Ruud, a 3m Di Canio would be a good fix.

There's no point in saying both that we haven't got the money and we want young players because that would just leave us with three men upfront..
 
Originally posted by lchk:
<strong>I disagree with us purchasing Di Canio. We can't be raising our average squad age with all these "quick fixes" when we should really be looking for a younger striker.</strong><hr></blockquote>But a good, young player would cost a lot of money. Kenyon has already said we won't make any more transfers this summer, so if we do, it would likely not exceed 2 million pounds. Di Canio is the best we can get for that kind of money.
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I'm all for Di Canio. We let Irwin go so for average age we'll remain the same.
Think he'll make a great sub ...ala Teddy.
This guy will play his heart out for us.
 
Originally posted by Huiting:
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Nowadays shirt numbers don't mean as much, especially at club level. If you perform well, you're valuable, and that's it. Look at Keane, look at Scholes, of course, look at Ole.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Although those examples are true, most strikers love being 9 or 10 (I'm getting on a bit but still grab no 10 every chance I get - even at 5 a side ;) )

PDC for No 9 is defo the best, cheap option we'll get - got for it SAF ! <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
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Di Canio is OK, of course if he'll agree with sitting on the bench <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
 
Originally posted by tomi:
<strong>Di Canio is OK, of course if he'll agree with sitting on the bench :confused: </strong><hr></blockquote>Di Canio on the bench? I think not. He'll start alongside van Nistelrooy if we get him. Of course, I'm sure Ole will also get his chances ... But Di Canio would be a great addition to the squad, the best we could hope for.
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Originally posted by Mr_Wood:
<strong>Di Canio on the bench? I think not. He'll start alongside van Nistelrooy if we get him. Of course, I'm sure Ole will also get his chances ...</strong><hr></blockquote>


Yes, that would be a great example of the kind of loyalty expected from the players, but not often returned by management.
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Don't misunderstand me. He would be a great acquisition.

But feckin' insulting to comment "I'm sure Ole will also get his chances....".
 
Originally posted by Livvie20:
<strong>Don't misunderstand me. He would be a great acquisition.
But feckin' insulting to comment "I'm sure Ole will also get his chances....".</strong><hr></blockquote>

Don't take is personally ;)

We need four strikers and whoever is on form and is right for the system needed in certain games should play.
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Originally posted by Amir:
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We need four strikers and whoever is on form and is right for the system needed in certain games should play.</strong><hr></blockquote>


Never had a problem with that. I would just hate to see Di Canio, or anyone else, come into the side and displace any player for no good reason.
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Originally posted by 26 may 1999:
<strong>Give it a rest Livvie...

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26, I feel just the same about Butt and Scholes, probably even more so in fact.

If Butt makes way for a JSV who doesn't warrant selection, I'll be spitting chips.
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Originally posted by 26 may 1999:
<strong>Being fair gets you no where...

I would be made up if Ole was fourth man and accepted it.</strong><hr></blockquote>


It's not just about the players. I support Manchester United, and I get frustrated when there are team changes which means those who have been delivering the goods are replaced without losing form.

I hope we do get di Canio as it happens. I liked the old "mix and match" system when we had four strikers because it meant the opposition never knew who they would be up against.
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Originally posted by Mr_Wood:
<strong>But a good, young player would cost a lot of money. Kenyon has already said we won't make any more transfers this summer, so if we do, it would likely not exceed 2 million pounds. Di Canio is the best we can get for that kind of money.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I'd rather see a youngster being promoted to the first team (provided they are capable enough) than to see an old guy like di canio join us.

Youth is the future, not old farts.
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Supposedly we have no more money for this season, or very little. We have only spent 15 million on Rio, the rest is from next year's budget. Does this mean we have no money for next year?

I would prefer a younger player but still think PDC will deliver.
 
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