Proper fantasy football manager stuff!
(Well I also signed Thiago Silva, Schweinsteiger, Valdes and Romero along with all LVGs news additions during my first transfer window in FM 2015 and won the league by 11 points)
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Proper fantasy football manager stuff!
(Well I also signed Thiago Silva, Schweinsteiger, Valdes and Romero along with all LVGs news additions during my first transfer window in FM 2015 and won the league by 11 points)
I'm thinking the same, his short stay is a thank you / getting himself on the shop window. Either way its a good move for both parties.
I think your observation on the contract is accurate and the reasons you listed accurate. Van Gaal talks a lot of people ethics - it's the kind of thing people like him and SAF do.
Its in the greater interest of world football that a talent like Valdes comes back into the game. But it needed mentor type sponsor to aide that process.
Im surprised Barcelona did not provide him this service given the history they share and everything he did for them - anyone know what that is? Or is it solely Valdes choice to complete his rehabilitation with us?
I'd say that's most definitely the case here.
What a beautiful man - we are building a seriously hot squad.
I might have to invest in a calendar this year.
I might have to invest in a calendar this year.
Pinch me im dreaming. Our first team is becoming more and more star studded by the day. Woodward really is transforming us towards a Gaalactico type team. if you said a year ago we would have Mata, di maria, falcao, victor valdes, and you would bet your life on another 3/4 to come.
Just watching MUTV interview now. Cool as feck to see a Barca stalwart get all giddy about his first day training at Manchester United. A lot of us fans tend to take the status of the club for granted and you'd often get the impression on here that we're in a tier below other big European clubs. Nice to be reminded how we're actually perceived by a player from one of those clubs.
His English is excellent. Has he ever played outside Spain before?
His English is excellent. Has he ever played outside Spain before?
Cracking No.2. But the most important signing we can make this month is DDG. Lets just give the man 200k a week and be done with it.
'Its cold, its so cold and rainy'
"here it's dark at 3pm'
'in spain at 7pm we have sun and on the road with my friends but here that's not possible'.
great interview.The more I think about it the more I wonder why he's here though. Glad we have him but massively wasted as a number 2.
Enjoyed that. Seems like a humble guy.
City have Cabella (spelling?) and chelsea have Cech, also Real have Navas (who could easily take over from Casillas, people seem to forget), and Barca has Ter Stegen developing under Bravo. Top teams have top back up.
The more I think about it the more I wonder why he's here though. Glad we have him but massively wasted as a number 2.
Maybe he learned it at school or in his spare time.
Absolutely top notch news !!
Welcome Victor !
He's so fit !!
Welcome Victor !
He's so fit !!
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What wages is he on? Surely crazy wages for a sub keeper!
Newcastle have Cabella, City have Caballero.
now that he's signed, im absolutely fascinated to see how he performs in the cup competitions id imagine he will start in. he's a world class keeper.
Our #2 is better than both Arsenal and Liverpool's first choice keeper.
Right that's the guyNewcastle have Cabella, City have Caballero.
Looks like we've signed another great personality. We have a few really nice blokes playing for us.
The only like for like situation imo is Chelsea's and I also think Cech is a massive waste on the bench. I'm sure he'll be looking for a new club.
To be fair Valdes said in the interview that it was important to be around friends in his recovery and maybe he just likes being part of the squad. He's achieved everything in football and has suffered a bad injury so maybe he's happy to take a role under less pressure where he can enjoy himself. A move to Monaco was hardly an ambitious one.
Yes, that definitely is a great interview.
One thing that I found interesting is that Valdes always hinted at the fact that he sees his time here as a recovery process more so than a team to continue his career with. He's often hinted at the fact that he wants to fully recover and get back to his best whilst with us, and he's also indicated that he doesn't really want to disrupt the team dynamics that much. The fact that he seemed to understand "competition" as "thinking selfishly" hints to this. It's safe to say that he isn't really here as a replacement for de Gea if he leaves, though if de Gea does leave, I don't think Valdes will mind staying here and playing for us (though I doubt that de Gea will leave the club he currently enjoys playing in).
Its hilarious the amount of people that have mentioned how attractive he is, as if that's some sort of criteria new players have to meet after signing Mata and Blind
Happy for him. Would've preferred that he signed for a team where he'll start, but surprisingly nobody seems interested in a world class goalie.
Seems a great guy. I think also its important we've bought another "winner" to the dressing room. He knows the game inside out and won't be phased by anything. doesnt seem like he is here to snatch de gea's position either, just maybe keep him on his toes.
Liked the interview. Keen to see how he goes in our next cup match.
not really we've gladly embraced Di Maria and let's be honest, he isn't exactly the best looking lad in the squad...Its hilarious the amount of people that have mentioned how attractive he is, as if that's some sort of criteria new players have to meet after signing Mata and Blind
Let him play a game first before we proclaim that lol. Given his age, injury, size and the fact that he's never played outside Spain makes me wonder how well he'll do here. Are there any other 'keepers in the PL as short as Valdes?
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Edit: Scrap that apparently it's Allan McGregor who is the same height as Valdes. Speroni is 6'1" and then it's the likes of Schmeichel and Lloris at 6'2".
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Welcome, you handsome devil.
Great signing by the club. Will look great on posters and increase the female fanbase by 0.0016%
Great signing by the club. Will look great on posters and increase the female fanbase by 0.0016%
Would love if he somehow fought his way back into the Spain squad, although Reina is an excellent cheerleader and Casillas appears untouchable.
Which RedCafe poster said Manuel Almunia was a better keeper than Victor Valdes? Answer here.
*To be fair we're going all the way back to 2009 so I'm not trying to be clever, because at that time Valdes obviously hadn't stepped up his game. It's just fun to read and see some of the words some people used to describe him, now that he's our keeper ("tosswank" was my favourite).
*To be fair we're going all the way back to 2009 so I'm not trying to be clever, because at that time Valdes obviously hadn't stepped up his game. It's just fun to read and see some of the words some people used to describe him, now that he's our keeper ("tosswank" was my favourite).
Jaysus, not a lot of love for Valdes in some of his RedCafe threads alright. Always thought he was a good 'keeper who maybe got underrated as he hadn't much to do during Barcelona's dominance, I could be wrong though.
this. valdes as our no.2 is brilliant stuff.
but the most important thing is sorting out de gea's contract.
Am I the only one who worry De Gea might leave soon?
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