Then you might as well stop watching football altogether. In fact don’t you dare sing about Georgie Best or celebrate the iconic 99 fa cup goal against Arsenal. What’s repulsive is the hypocrisy.
I suggest we calm down a bit in here. The charges have been dropped. The internal investigation is probably finished. The lad's own attitude will -- by now -- have been well and truly aired and questioned and explored. Social media is not a forum for justice, and neither is the Caf. We are not in possesson of even half the information needed to make a judgement; not the background, not the detailed story, not the current situation. The issue being debated here is tricky for the moderators. No doubt an official announcement will come soon, and things will gradually become clearer then. Whatever decision the club makes, I will support. There is surely a possibility of redemption; who knows. I wish Greenwood, his partner and their new arrival all the best; healing and peace; wisdom and sanity.
I can watch and enjoy football without describing attempted rape and physical abuse as "womenizing".
Anyway I won't be continuing the discussion as I'm not sure what is allowed re that player. You're going on ignore, I'd suggest taking a look at yourself or at the very least how you word things.
I suggest we calm down a bit in here. The charges have been dropped. The internal investigation is probably finished. The lad's own attitude will -- by now -- have been well and truly aired and questioned and explored. Social media is not a forum for justice, and neither is the Caf. We are not in possesson of even half the information needed to make a judgement; not the background, not the detailed story, not the current situation. The issue being debated here is tricky for the moderators. No doubt an official announcement will come soon, and things will gradually become clearer then. Whatever decision the club makes, I will support. There is surely a possibility of redemption; who knows. I wish Greenwood, his partner and their new arrival all the best; healing and peace; wisdom and sanity.
If he is coming back then I think there will be a carefully crafted interview of some kind, in-house likely makes senseDo you think there is any truth in him doing an interview most likely with MUTV. Was rumoured but haven't heard it from any of the reliable sources so remain skeptical
I suggest we calm down a bit in here. The charges have been dropped. The internal investigation is probably finished. The lad's own attitude will -- by now -- have been well and truly aired and questioned and explored. Social media is not a forum for justice, and neither is the Caf. We are not in possesson of even half the information needed to make a judgement; not the background, not the detailed story, not the current situation. The issue being debated here is tricky for the moderators. No doubt an official announcement will come soon, and things will gradually become clearer then. Whatever decision the club makes, I will support. There is surely a possibility of redemption; who knows. I wish Greenwood, his partner and their new arrival all the best; healing and peace; wisdom and sanity.
It won't hurt to get a player in his thirties to support Højlund and the team in the next 2-3 years. Especially given Martial's injuries and Rashford's strenght on the left wing.
A few players above 30 years old and who has contracts expiring in 2024 could be considered as backup forwards:
- Borja Igleasis (30) of Real Betis. Played 43 games last year: 15G + 5A
- Alvaro Morata (30) of Atletico Madrid. Played 45 games last year: 15G + 3A
- Mehdi Taremi (31) of Porto. Played 51 games last year: 31G + 14A
- Callum Wilson (31) of Newcastle. Played 36 games last year: 18G + 5A
- Wissam Ben Yeddar (32) of Monaco. Played 43 games last year: 25g + 7A
After Hojlund seems injury prone another striker would not be bad. Ten Hag wanted to buy Brobbey from Ajax. Good would also Iheanacho (1 year left on his contract, PL experience, cheap). someone should still come.
Those players are all quite valuable to their teams though. Not sure how cheap their fee/wages package would be in the round.It won't hurt to get a player in his thirties to support Højlund and the team in the next 2-3 years. Especially given Martial's injuries and Rashford's strenght on the left wing.
A few players above 30 years old and who has contracts expiring in 2024 could be considered as backup forwards:
- Borja Igleasis (30) of Real Betis. Played 43 games last year: 15G + 5A
- Alvaro Morata (30) of Atletico Madrid. Played 45 games last year: 15G + 3A
- Mehdi Taremi (31) of Porto. Played 51 games last year: 31G + 14A
- Callum Wilson (31) of Newcastle. Played 36 games last year: 18G + 5A
- Wissam Ben Yeddar (32) of Monaco. Played 43 games last year: 25g + 7A
Those players are all quite valuable to their teams though. Not sure how cheap their fee/wages package would be in the round.
@OverratedOpinion best not to quote such posts. Makes the job of mods to clean up harder! Terrible post (the one you quoted) especially as it's been made clear repeatedly not to discuss him!
I suggest we calm down a bit in here. The charges have been dropped. The internal investigation is probably finished. The lad's own attitude will -- by now -- have been well and truly aired and questioned and explored. Social media is not a forum for justice, and neither is the Caf. We are not in possesson of even half the information needed to make a judgement; not the background, not the detailed story, not the current situation. The issue being debated here is tricky for the moderators. No doubt an official announcement will come soon, and things will gradually become clearer then. Whatever decision the club makes, I will support. There is surely a possibility of redemption; who knows. I wish Greenwood, his partner and their new arrival all the best; healing and peace; wisdom and sanity.
Same. A lot of people who can’t wait to see him play for us again are underestimating this. I will write more once it’s confirmed that he will be back.No I don’t think I think anyone should calm down there’s enough information to get a fairly decent idea of type of person he is. If people want to welcome him back that’s up to them as well of course.
The reality is he’s coming back whether we
like it or not though, personally I don’t think he’ll last long as I see him having a miserable time on and off the pitch.
He doesn’t strike me as someone who will be able to deal with what is about to come his way and it’s a huge assumption on my part but I don’t expect him to stay out of trouble.
Don't think I'd want us spending big money on lads that would only contribute effectively for a short-while and have no sell on value when they need replacing.Surely we could still get it done though
Same. A lot of people who can’t wait to see him play for us again are underestimating this. I will write more once it’s confirmed that he will be back.
I am sure Erik will keep Bruno and Rashford on GW duty and will do everything himself he can to keep him out of trouble, but they are not going to spend 24 hours every day, month and year with him.I would totally agree but genuinely think Erik will be determined to keep him out of trouble for the foreseeable. Whether he succeeds in that is a totally different matter of course.
Ben Yedder's been mentioned a couple of times here..
Yeah I wasn’t aware of this when I suggested him
If united think they can just sweep the audio and his actions under the rug with a bit of PR and some photos of his new baby they are out of their minds. It is going to be in the news, all over media, questions to Erik all the time, people seeking quotes from family, etc.No I don’t think I think anyone should calm down there’s enough information to get a fairly decent idea of type of person he is. If people want to welcome him back that’s up to them as well of course.
The reality is he’s coming back whether we
like it or not though, personally I don’t think he’ll last long as I see him having a miserable time on and off the pitch.
He doesn’t strike me as someone who will be able to deal with what is about to come his way and it’s a huge assumption on my part but I don’t expect him to stay out of trouble.
The 'golden generation' included players who managed to get involved in some decidedly problematic sexual behaviour when they were the same age, including questionable consent around both acts and filming of them considering the amount of alcohol involved, as well as drunkenly abusing American tourists after 9/11, amongst other forms of loutishness, and they managed to 'keep their noses' clean' after that ( more or less). Giggs was known to be pretty wild at the start of his career on the sly, but then settled down and, at least throughout the bulk of his time at United, stayed out of the front pages ( the subsequent headlines were more of an early middle-age scandal). People aren't stuck in amber, particularly after a potentially career-ending scandal like this so early on in their life and then getting engaged and having a child (part of the reason SAF encouraged players to marry early was obviously that anchoring element... and inhibiting influence).I am sure Erik will keep Bruno and Rashford on GW duty and will do everything himself he can to keep him out of trouble, but they are not going to spend 24 hours every day, month and year with him.
It will capture the attention span of the media until the next story arrives, I hate to break it to you but United are not the focus of the rest of the world, most people couldn't give a flying feck about usIf united think they can just sweep the audio and his actions under the rug with a bit of PR and some photos of his new baby they are out of their minds. It is going to be in the news, all over media, questions to Erik all the time, people seeking quotes from family, etc.
Add in the fact that any of our female players who leave when he returns will be a pr disaster.
Fans can go on about how he is innocent, or should be given a second chance, but he won’t get them from the rest of the world. This is United.
I doubt it's of late tbh. Players have been getting away with a lot for a long time,I think you suggested him before the story broke. And what's up with these footballers as of late.
Thats not how this one will go in the UK, ex girlfriends, family, friends, this one won't go away no matter how many pics of him and his loverly baby the united pr team push outIt will capture the attention span of the media until the next story arrives, I hate to break it to you but United are not the focus of the rest of the world, most people couldn't give a flying feck about us
The next royal or celebrity scandal and nobody will be following it, the media, and people in general, have a short attention span, they just move on, sure it'll get brought up every so often but it'll disappear just as quicklyThats not how this one will go in the UK, ex girlfriends, family, friends, this one won't go away no matter how many pics of him and his loverly baby the united pr team push out
Murmurs of West Ham interest in Martial, what if we decide to let him go (should have, at least save the wages), who could we get as late signing or loan?
How is Koita now he's back after his big injury? We were linked with him prior to it, I believe.Konate scored again 2 (missed one pen.) against Inter in 45 minutes, Salzburgs final friendly. 19 years 6 goals 2 assists in his last 4 matches.
Not good enough, so much potential, but after his suspension and his injury he has to fight for his starting spot, not at his highest level at the moment. Tries to force it on the pitch. At the moment he is injured again.How is Koita now he's back after his big injury? We were linked with him prior to it, I believe.
Real shame, he looked like a real player when he first came through.Not good enough, so much potential, but after his suspension and his injury he has to fight for his starting spot, not at his highest level at the moment. Tries to force it on the pitch. At the moment he is injured again.
