hardman my ass
That's right forgot about Nani. Not many players have taken on Ivanovic and came out on top.
Pedro | Agreed terms with Chelsea
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran discuss a horrific month of December and a depressing FOUR defeats in a row - the latest coming against Wolves and Newcastle.
They discuss how much blame is on Ruben Amorim and rank our squad against other Premier League teams.
Do we have any chance of avoiding defeat at Anfield?
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That's right forgot about Nani. Not many players have taken on Ivanovic and came out on top.
Ivanovic is definitely one of the strongest players i have seen. That guy must be made of concrete or something. He's not even a dirty player constantly making cynical fouls like Arbeloa, people just bounce off him.
He makes plenty of cynical fouls. Don't think any defender in the league gets away with more shirt pulling, punching, elbowing etc than Ivanović.
Hmm maybe i haven't been paying close attention then. He seems to have a clean game from my memory but im not entirely sure about that side now that you've put doubt into my mind.
He is, of course.
They want 30 million euros, regardless of the buyout fee which is more a tactic to scare window shoppers
So if we get him how will we line up?
Please no : Knowing LVG, the charlatan and a cretin, he'll probably turn him into __________ (insert position).
Please no : Knowing LVG, the charlatan and a cretin, he'll probably turn him into __________ (insert position).
I would guess (or hope) that in the end it would be something like:
Back 5
Carrick/Schweinsteiger Schneiderlin
Mata/Pedro Herrera/Mata Depay
Rooney
Carrick/Schweinsteiger Schneiderlin
Mata/Pedro Herrera/Mata Depay
Rooney
Was thinking the same.
My hope would be:
Rooney
Memphis Herrera/Mata Pedro
Carrick/Schweiny Herrera/Schneiderlin
More likely will be Mata right, Pedro left and Memphis through the middle which can work as well.Memphis Herrera/Mata Pedro
Carrick/Schweiny Herrera/Schneiderlin
LW: Memphis, Young, Pedro
CAM: Herrera, Memphis
RW: Pedro, Mata
Memphis - Herrera - Pedro.. would be my ideal trio.
Young - Memphis - Pedro.. is what I'd expect from LVG though.
Pedro - Memphis - Mata.. might also appear quite frequently.
CAM: Herrera, Memphis
RW: Pedro, Mata
Memphis - Herrera - Pedro.. would be my ideal trio.
Young - Memphis - Pedro.. is what I'd expect from LVG though.
Pedro - Memphis - Mata.. might also appear quite frequently.
Yes please.
Messi and Neymar have only returned to to Barcelona today. Pedro, Suarez and Rafinha are the only first team forwards they have available that are fit and conditioned to last a match. They want him available til that match is done at least..
Honestly seems like the only viable option to replace ADM if we really lose him.
Bale is unavailable and Reus doesn't want to leave.
Bale is unavailable and Reus doesn't want to leave.
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Wouldn't mind but isn't he more of an attacking midfielder than winger?
Faus is not in the new board. He left the club before the elections.
Barca being stubborn over that worthless Supercup is ridiculous, they have more than enough to destroy Sevilla without Pedro.
Less to do with Supercups, no official bids made
Impressive people still underrating Sevilla in general but more so due to the fantastic transfers courtesy of the genius, Monchi
Do you think Pedro is going to leave, sorry if you've given your 2 cents before just curious..
That's not what the latest article said, but ok.
I'm not underrating them, It's more a case of how devastating the Barca frontline is that I don't care who they play, 9 times out of 10 they'll win.
With the 4-3-3 I think he would fit right in tbh
Tailor made for a van Gaal wing forward.
Super cups are a big deal in spain.
Just because it is disregarded by some doesnt mean it is by all
In Spain and Italy it is a bid deal
For me it would be too
I think the club wants a repeat of 2009 and six trophies in a year, the club feels Pedro playing in that will enhance the chances of winning against Sevilla. Messi won't be at his best after a limited pre season, Pedro would be. Neither here nor there for me if we win the Super Cup's in August.
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I do think this will happen, and for those moaning about Pedro I 100% guarantee you will see more effort in 5 mins of Pedro than you saw an entire season ADM. And he certainly wont piss off moaning in 12 months either
Really warning to the idea of him replacing Di Maria.
What other obvious choice is there?
Not bothered even if we don't get him. Would like to give Januzaj a chance. Still don't think striker is his best position.
Having seen Pereira play a bit more I do not see the point in spending a great deal of money on a player that would likely prevent Pereira's development. Prefer to get a Rooney replacement or at least competition as I do not think Wilson, Adnan or Hernandez are the answer.
How about Depay through the middle? Has the pace and strength to cope with the EPL, we bring in Pedro and that frees up the RW for him and moves Mata into the No.10 position if Rooney is struggling to do it for us or gets injured.
How many of the top teams play with a 10 and have a Mata or Silva playing in there. Are they not both shunted wide most of time...just curious?
I barely watch Barca, what's Pedro's main assets?
In the PL those little fellas with slight builds are often shunted out wide to try and protect them, it's only if they have that low center of gravity combined with pace and power like Sanchez and Aguero that managers risk them centrally.
Good link up play in terms of their give and go's like their whole team and a great finisher with very good movement to get in those chances. Also he has great pace which would help. Also a hard worker off the ball and very smart tactically speaking.
He's not the most creative of passers, or hasn't been for Barca, and doesn't go past players at will like Hazard (but he's not a bad dribbler, just plays a different style). He's very much a team player.
Finishing, movement, linking up with the striker, team ethic.
I thought as much. Dont think Mata will ever be our 10. In a 4-3-3 you dont actually have a 10 right?? So how are we going to sacrifice someone obviously suited to that system and have a 10 in behind a 9...I'm confused!
Whenever I watch these kind of videos of Madrid/Barca players I always think how bad the defending seems in the Spanish League.
In fairness the PL is pretty shite as well in that respect...
It's depressing when you see that footballers that have seemingly been around for ages are actually younger than you...
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