'Confident of adding players to current squad'
Press Conference Thread 2013/2014
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
Yes, I agree. And if you buy young, then what seemed "lower grade" might yet turn out to be very good indeed.
If we sign two young, potentially very good central midfielders, I'd be over the moon. It might be a gamble but less of a gamble that starting the season with midfield in its current state.
And who would that be? Verrati, who's not gettable neither? Or are you talking of complete unknowns?
McCarthy and AN Other.
I'd like to see McCarthy brought in if the price is right because he's just a United type of signing. Good, young, midfielder with the potential to be a fairly high level player in the Premier League. He's not however the solution for right now - so I'd still be looking for us to sign someone else as well.
He is a nice player to be fair. Get's stuck in and likes to drop deep and look for the ball. He has the grit and bollocks we have lacked there for awhile. A box to box midfielder in a way, the way we have tried to play Ando at times.
Moyes hinting at no players coming in immanently, although he had hoped to by now. "we have until the 6th of September. but dont forget, we already have a really good squad of players here".
Oh god, that's just a prelude to "I'm happy with what I've got" and "there's no value in the market".
Of course if Carrick maintains his godlike form and holds the midfield on his own for another full season what we've got might just be enough.
Well, I think he is saying he is happy to start the season without purchases. He did say he was confident of adding to the squad earlier. We do have a good core squad, he isn't wrong there. We just need stability and reliability in central midfield.
Er, isn't it until the 2nd of September?
My impression is that we are not looking for young midfielders with potential "to be a fairly high level player"but rather someone with more experience. We do have a couple of promising central midfielders - Pearson and Powell - but we want someone to fill the gap between those two and Carrick.
Technical ability is needed in central midfield. He can get stucked in as much as he wants but at United with the football we play we also need someone who is good on the ball. Martinez is the perfect example of what we need. If McCarthy he's good on the ball as well then why not.
McCarthy is very comfortable on the ball so is technically strong. Tidy little player to be fair, he is well rounded. His thread covers it well.
Absolutely, couldn't agree more.
However, I don't think that means we should pass up the opportunity to bring in those 'potential' type players still. Ideally I'd like us to bring in a midfielder in the mould of Fabregas, or Modric, or maybe even Veratti or Gundogan if we're able to sign someone like that, as well as McCarthy if he's available for a decent price.
I'd rather not have to go for an experienced, yet not that high quality a player unless we have no other option. For example, Cabaye and Fellaini should be last resorts pretty much.
That's what I thought. It's only the 2nd as that's the Monday so deals don't have to be rushed through over the weekend.
Why the hell would it be the 6th which is a Friday? Another week to the August transfer window?!
Fellaini is 25 year old! He would be a fantastic bu IMO I'd rather have him than Cabaye or McCarthy! Very under rated on this forum. As much as we need a technical player like Fabregas or Modric we are also crying out for a Fellaini type just as much.
when is the next one?
I dunno, tomorrow? Surely Moyes and the club know the fan base arent happy with the lack of action in the transfer market.
is there one today?
Sunny Jim, i would like to point out that tapatalk seems to think your post was made on January 1st 1970...
Haven't heard anything to suggest there is one today.
Yeah nothing on the official site or Twitter. We're flying out to Sweden today afternoon. May be we'll get one tomorrow.
I get that all the time; loads of people seem to have posted on January 1st 1970 when using the Tapatalk app.
Seriously?
One tomorrow morning then hopefully?
I don't think there is a press conference. The official site usually mention it on their live blog if there is one.
Why are you all expecting one? Pre game? I'd imagine there would be one Friday as usual... rather they spend their time preparing 
There is no press conference for the game in Sweden. Doubt their will be 1 for Rios game either as its not an official match really?
I think we'll probably see one the day of Rio's game. Bit of discussion about that, but it'd be more focused on the Wigan game.
Did Moyes make a.post game.interview?? Did he say anything intresting??
See twitter thread
So he didn't then.
Probably hanged himself
Manutd.com isn't best club site in the world, but you always have interviews there:
http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2013/Tour2013News/2013/Aug/David-Moyes-pleased-with-AIK-workout.aspx
http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2013/Tour2013News/2013/Aug/David-Moyes-pleased-with-AIK-workout.aspx
So are we going to get a presser today? You'd think that there would be one with the charity shield at the weekend...
I saw something from Daniel Taylor a few days ago suggesting that Moyes wasn't doing one today because he was sick of answering questions about Rooney.