Very sadly, this is true, and the Caf will very likely overlook this post. It is the no.1 definitely reason why we are where we are despite spending so much money.
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Very sadly, this is true, and the Caf will very likely overlook this post. It is the no.1 definitely reason why we are where we are despite spending so much money.
People talking about "myths" and then saying the Glazers have spent money in the same sentence. 
i would argue you are misinterpreting the first comment. He's meaning that the tour squad is made up of players from the first team, the u19s and u17s, not that the players he has in the first team squad are all mentally playing for other clubs.
What exactly are those actions towards Martial? I just don't get it. Shaw, Fellaini, Dermian, Rojo, Romero, Blind, Rashford, etc. can all complain about the same treatment. In every top team, there are good players who don't play as much as they want. The list is endless. B.Silva at City, Willian and Fabregas at Chelsea, Kavicic, James and Bale at Madrid, Dembele at Barcelona Etc. What exactly is the big deal with Martial?
It's all getting so tiring. If he wants to leave, let him leave. Good luck to him. He can succeed wherever he goes but that won't stop United from being United or Jose from being Jose. It is what it is. Football goes on.
I don’t disagree, I think we could benefit from having a DoF. But I think they were spoilt with a manager like SAF who could do it all.
But that’s veeribg from the point that I was making to the other chap about lack of investment. At what point do we stop banging on about that? There’s been enough investment to build 3 teams since!
Probably being too optimistic, but there's still time to turn this transfer window into a good one. Until it's shut, I remain hopeful.
Also, I agree with previous comments about a Director of Football, or someone acting in that role.
Also, I agree with previous comments about a Director of Football, or someone acting in that role.
There’s a huge difference between who owns city and their resources and united. United have to self-finance through marketing etc (how it should be) whereas city have a bottomless pit of cash. We need to play smarter with what we have rather than look enviously in their direction all the time.
We are holding back for some reason. Either we are hoping to sign a big name (Bale?) or there is some other issue that we are unaware of.
José Mourinho on the remainder of the transfer window: “One thing is what I want and another thing is what is going to happen.” #mulive [men]
Getting his excuses in early I see
Getting his excuses in early I see
Already been posted, do keep up.
Is the board going to back the manager or not? I feel they are starting to get cold feet.
I've been firmly in the 'lets wait and see's camp throughout this transfer window, expecting dealings to be done eventually, however it's now looking like we're done, or if not done, definitely not getting as many players in as Jose would like.
The issue is that we, as fans, can't accept this because if we end up signing no one then they will just give us the BS line of "we tried to sign a big name star, but were unable to reach an agreement" if its the other issues then we could be well and truly fecked, we need to add to our squad, not with useless positions like a new CB, we have 5 already, we need a new LB at least, possibly a new striker/RW but I'm convinced either Rashford or Martial can make the RW their own this season.
In any case, something has to change. personally I would take transfer dealings away from Woodward and bring someone in specifically for that purpose, I think that's what DoF's do but not too sure, let them work with the scouts and come summer or January, no time off, get the deals done.
I complained the other day at Woodward watching the tennis when the WC final was on and I still believe I was right to do so, we should have had a member of staff at every single game of the WC, scouting the best players around, but we didn't, we let the man in charge of transfers watch fecking tennis instead of the biggest game of the year. We need someone to take some duties off Woodward because, although he's good at what he does, he's too involved in the clubs business, we cant have one man doing everything.
What’s the problem though? Why can’t he have what he wants to happen? Just getting his excuses in.
The thing I cant seem to understand is how simple the solution is. These players about to be mentioned might not be our first choice but its so so so easily done and the players are very much available RW - Arnautovic (also back up striker) / CB - Maguire / if needed LB - Alex Sandro or Bernat.
The question I ask myself - if I was a world-class player - why would I sign for United to play under Mourinho ? So yes I can understand why we are struggling
Considering the meltdown on here about the lack of activity then its a pretty valid excuse really isn't it.
I can't really see that Jose would be the one to blame for a lack of activity
If they were playing for a big club already, then it's just money. Which is a bit depressing.
Just maybe the club don’t want to buy in the current market or they don’t want to support the manager to the same extent as in previous summers. Not saying that’s right or wrong but conceivable that it is the case.
I completely agree. Matic is by far the best we have. Would be good to see Angel Gomez get a few games this season having watched him over previous months he plays without fear and is always facing the defender. I hate it when our player are looking over in De Gea's direction. Hopefully Carrick can get them to push forward first and pass sideways second.
Valencia went off injured very early. Preseason aside, who is his backup? Darmian.
If the same thing happens to Young, who is his backup? Shaw.
Granted Dalot has not played yet, but there is no evidence one way or the other he will be good enough to start for United.
Add that to the fact we're playing with two converted wingers who happen to be in their 30's. Did an okay job last season but how long is that going to last? Do we wait until they retire to sign their replacements?
Way too much discussion and very few tweets
Yeah, any prominent player would have to question the current project. Is Jose getting the best out or improving his current group? For most, you would have to say "No". Only Matic (already close to peak anyway & even near the downsided) or Lingard, and that's questionable. The handbrake he applies to just about everyone on this squad surely chafes, and I doubt there are any on the squad who actively helps recruit other top players now. We had Agent P, but he's switched sides, while someone who would bleed for United (Herrera) was punted by Jose.
At this point, Jose seems to be trumping ''Money', as it doesn't seem anyone wants to join.
something has obviously gone on behind closed doors, whether Ed has told Jose he isn't having any more cash is maybe one of them, he has spent a fortune already in 2 years and not really worked out
It is clear now. He wants new players, ed does not want or can't buy them.
Again how is this the Glazer's fault? Sir Alex and Sir Bobby are on the board to help them make decisions on football matters like who should be the next manager. There is a whole host of people that need blaming at the top of the club but to simply lay it all on the Glazers is unfair.
Or 4. There is no value in the market, which could be true if every signing doesn't make sense at the cost being suggested.
Your comment on Wimbledon is nonsense. Woodward is a money man, not a football man. He doesn't need to watch any football! His job is to negotiate and structure deals, whether that is a commercial deal or a player contract.
Also he could easily watch the recorded world cup to ensure he is at least able to hold sensible football conversations, but if you think he should have any opinion on who we should or shouldn't sign based on watching a few games then you are sadly mistaken. That's not his area of expertise.
Who da feck is Richarlison and why da feck is someone paying 50 mln GBP for him
No Way Chelsea are selling Courtois, Hazard and Kante. It will just be Courtois and if he pushes for it, Hazard
Yes because failing to sign players is an excuse. Good one.
"United remain interested in Toby Alderweireld....United prioritised a centre-back and attacker earlier this summer and could only make a left-back addition if they have funds remaining from other dealings...."
Imagine believing everything that is written. feck me wise up
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