Wesley Sneijder
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SATA
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“I do not have any intentions to leave Real Madrid,” he told AS in an interview while on vacation back in the Netherlands .
OO Shit what happened there?
I think it was Real who actually wanted to sell him and he had no choice but to go, no? Inter aren't going to sell him if he's happy there
scottish_red
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Well Sneijder was not going to come out and say he wants to leave just 3 days before a Cup final...
This.
If he's still saying that come the end of July, that would be a bit more definitive.
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Italian Cup Final
Sneijder just set up a goal for the brilliant Samuel Eto'o. Thank gawd Barca didn't have him in their ranks yesterday...
Sneijder just set up a goal for the brilliant Samuel Eto'o. Thank gawd Barca didn't have him in their ranks yesterday...
He's the best player we could sign, bar Fabregas
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come on Wesley join United and BE CHAMPION.
Kaos
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Two assists in the cup final so far.
Spoony
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I suspect we're going to be like that poor little Jew kid, again, this summer.
He plays in exactly the same role as Rooney with very little defensive responsibility.
For that and many other reasons, we won't be signing him.
For that and many other reasons, we won't be signing him.
Spoony
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He plays in exactly the same role as Rooney with very little defensive responsibility.
For that and many other reasons, we won't be signing him.
And what role is that then?
Lance Uppercut
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He plays in exactly the same role as Rooney with very little defensive responsibility.
For that and many other reasons, we won't be signing him.
Why do you do this to me?
Kaos
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He plays in exactly the same role as Rooney with very little defensive responsibility.
For that and many other reasons, we won't be signing him.
I'm inclined to agree. Sneijder likes to play in the hole behind the frontman just like how Rooney likes to play off Hernandez. He could play as a CM in 4-4-2 at a stretch but I suspect it would be a waste of his talents, and someone like Modric would be a lot more effective there.
I think the muppets are just desperate for a blockbuster signing to which the most realistic option we have is Sneijder, but tactically it makes no sense to sign him.
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Spoony
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I'm inclined to agree. Sneijder likes to play in the hole behind the frontman just like how Rooney likes to play off Hernandez. He could play as a CM in 4-4-2 at a stretch but I suspect it would be a waste of his talents, and someone like Modric would be a lot more effective there.
I think the muppets are just desperate for a blockbuster signing to which the most realistic option we have is Sneijder, but tactically it makes no sense to sign him.
Where does he play for Holland?
Why do you do this to me?
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I suspect we're going to be like that poor little Jew kid, again, this summer.
enough about that jew kid. he got me 2 infractions already i dont want to get third.
Where does he play for Holland?
In the hole, in front of two sitting midfielders.
I agree, hes a no10 type player, and we already have that.
Spoony, even if youre right and he can play in a 2 man midfield (thats what it seems like youre suggesting), defensively hes not great. We need a midfielder in the keane mold IMO, box to box enforcer, can defend and attack.
Modric isnt aggressive and small player in physique, but ive seen him put in a good few tackles and i reckon would be a better buy then wesley.
Spoony, even if youre right and he can play in a 2 man midfield (thats what it seems like youre suggesting), defensively hes not great. We need a midfielder in the keane mold IMO, box to box enforcer, can defend and attack.
Modric isnt aggressive and small player in physique, but ive seen him put in a good few tackles and i reckon would be a better buy then wesley.
Lance Uppercut
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It's for your own good.
They all say that. I thought you were different.
Spoony
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I don't think we need a combative midfielder. We need players who can keep possession and spray the ball around. Basically Scholes types as opposed to Gerrard types.
Kaos
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I don't think we need a combative midfielder. We need players that can keep possession and spray the ball around. Basically Scholes' types as opposed to Gerrard types.
Then we go for Modric not Sneijder.
marcus agrippa
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I don't think we need a combative midfielder. We need players who can keep possession and spray the ball around. Basically Scholes types as opposed to Gerrard types.
Completely agreed.
As far as winning the ball is concerned, I think the emphasis should be on midfielders that can read the game and make interception. As far as keeping the ball, it should be on touch and control in tight spaces under pressure, and movement on or off the ball.
Very effective performance from him tonight, but he doesn't half whine and go to ground easy. Even the slightest of touches were enough to make him roll around like a hurt pig.
Pastore had some brilliant moments and showed a lot of flair, but lacked Sneijder's cynicism.
Pastore had some brilliant moments and showed a lot of flair, but lacked Sneijder's cynicism.
Spoony
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Completely agreed.
As far as winning the ball is concerned, I think the emphasis should be on midfielders that can read the game and make interception. As far as keeping the ball, it should be on touch and control in tight spaces under pressure, and movement on or off the ball.
Yep. Thing is, Marcus, it's virtually a non contact sport thesedays... eventually combative midfielders will become pretty much redundant.
Then we go for Modric not Sneijder.
I don't think we're going to be able to get Modric unfortunately. So it will have to be someone else. I could see us going for Rodwell. If we don't get him now, before he starts making a huge impression in the PL (which I think he will) then we probably won't have a realistic opportunity to sign him again.
Kaos
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I don't think we're going to be able to get Modric unfortunately. So it will have to be someone else. I could see us going for Rodwell. If we don't get him now, before he starts making a huge impression in the PL (which I think he will) then we probably won't have a realistic opportunity to sign him again.
Why not? He'll be costly but if Sir Alex really wants him then he might feel inclined to break the bank. I'm pretty sure Modric would have an opinion on the matter too.
I really don't see the hype in Rodwell, would much rather give one of our younger lads a go instead of him.
Prophet_of_Doom
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I don't think we need a combative midfielder. We need players who can keep possession and spray the ball around. Basically Scholes types as opposed to Gerrard types.
But you could have replaced any of the midfield yesterday with just such a player and it wouldn't have made an iota of difference, simply because our players were unable to find space. A lot has been made of Barcelona's passing and movement, but they were very successful in ensuring that the moment a United player got the ball, all channels were cut out.
Our only true moment of brilliance was a goal (offside) which was all about simple one-touch passing and movement.
Sneijder would be superb. He could play the Rooney role with Rooney pushing up top as the loan Striker. Hernandez could compete for the loan striker role and Rooney could compete with Sneijder for the number 10 role also. Plus We would have the options to go2 up top with Rooney/Hernandez.
Kaos
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Sneijder would be superb. He could play the Rooney role with Rooney pushing up top as the loan Striker. Hernandez could compete for the loan striker role and Rooney could compete with Sneijder for the number 10 role also. Plus We would have the options to go2 up top with Rooney/Hernandez.
Thats great and all....but what do we do about our midfield?
Why not? He'll be costly but if Sir Alex really wants him then he might feel inclined to break the bank. I'm pretty sure Modric would have an opinion on the matter too.
I really don't see the hype in Rodwell, would much rather give one of our younger lads a go instead of him.
I think Spurs will demand an incredibly silly figure, even if Modric kicks up a fuss, and we won't see that as representing anything like good value for money.
Rodwell's development has been hampered by injuries (which is admittedly a concern in itself) but I've seen enough of him to appreciate that he has huge potential. I don't think signing him would prevent either Pogba or Tunnicliffe from securing a first team squad place provided they're good enough.
marcus agrippa
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But you could have replaced any of the midfield yesterday with just such a player and it wouldn't have made an iota of difference, simply because our players were unable to find space. A lot has been made of Barcelona's passing and movement, but they were very successful in ensuring that the moment a United player got the ball, all channels were cut out.
Our only true moment of brilliance was a goal (offside) which was all about simple one-touch passing and movement.
A player who can run with the ball ALWAYS opens up space for others. ALWAYS.
Doesn't have to go 20 yards. Ten will be enough. Or even a step. After all, we did close Barca players down several times yesterday, to little or no effect simply because they can dribble from central areas.
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We have no chance of getting sneijder
Well United at least won't sign him. Veron is the only world class player already playing for a then elite team that Fergie has brought in over the years. The rest have come from smaller clubs. Rio from Leeds, Rooney from Everton, Berba from Tottenham etc etc. United can't/won't compete with the likes of Real and Chelsea when it comes to players that already are on top money at top clubs. Modric for example got United written all over him, he's young, proven and is ready for a elite club like United. Sure he would cost £30-35 million but his wages wouldn't even be half of what Sneijder would demand.
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Modric would improve us no end.
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I would far rather Modric than Sneijder.
As others have said, we already have Rooney as the #10 "in the hole" player. Some of the suggestions here that we should break up the flourishing Rooney/Hernandez partnership, push Rooney up top and bench Hernandez just to accomodate Sneijder into the team are utterly ludicrous, and played this way it still wouldnt address our midfield.
What we need is a proper "CM". A balanced player with both attacking and defensive qualities, who can play in a 2-man midfield behind Rooney. Admittedly it is difficult to fill that gap, and considering that this player could well be playing alongside Anderson, it would ideally need to be a bit more of a playmaker.
I know he is a big FM wonderkid and all that - but whatever happened to Miguel Veloso? He was quite highly hyped at one point.
If Barca sign Fabregas I could see us making a cheeky bid for Xavi, although its not the normal kind of player we would go for. Other than that, De Rossi and Schweinsteiger are decent options.
Frankly though, we should be seriously considering signing not one but TWO top midfielders to give that section of the pitch a proper overhaul.
As others have said, we already have Rooney as the #10 "in the hole" player. Some of the suggestions here that we should break up the flourishing Rooney/Hernandez partnership, push Rooney up top and bench Hernandez just to accomodate Sneijder into the team are utterly ludicrous, and played this way it still wouldnt address our midfield.
What we need is a proper "CM". A balanced player with both attacking and defensive qualities, who can play in a 2-man midfield behind Rooney. Admittedly it is difficult to fill that gap, and considering that this player could well be playing alongside Anderson, it would ideally need to be a bit more of a playmaker.
I know he is a big FM wonderkid and all that - but whatever happened to Miguel Veloso? He was quite highly hyped at one point.
If Barca sign Fabregas I could see us making a cheeky bid for Xavi, although its not the normal kind of player we would go for. Other than that, De Rossi and Schweinsteiger are decent options.
Frankly though, we should be seriously considering signing not one but TWO top midfielders to give that section of the pitch a proper overhaul.
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Schweinsteiger would be the one I'd really like. Doubt he'll leave Bayern though.
could we buy fabregas for big money with the understanding that we'd sell him in 3 years to barca when he's 27 and xavi is 34?
afterall...we are all about 'sell on value' these days.
i fear city is going to lodge a silly bid for fabregas with that kind of promise.
afterall...we are all about 'sell on value' these days.
i fear city is going to lodge a silly bid for fabregas with that kind of promise.
Franq
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Frankly though, we should be seriously considering signing not one but TWO top midfielders to give that section of the pitch a proper overhaul.
Dutch media is reporting gibson will be allowed to leave. Hargreaves is leaving. Scholes is reportedly retiring. IMO Giggs cant cut it in central midfield against the top sides at 37/38 years of age... That leaves us with Carrick, Fletcher and Anderson for the central midfield spots. If we want to be able to play a midfield 3, we need at least 4 quality midfielders and 2 youngsters coming through the ranks... I'd say one quality signing should be enough as that will leave room to give youngsters a chance in league cup games etc...
Dutch media is reporting gibson will be allowed to leave. Hargreaves is leaving. Scholes is reportedly retiring. IMO Giggs cant cut it in central midfield against the top sides at 37/38 years of age... That leaves us with Carrick, Fletcher and Anderson for the central midfield spots. If we want to be able to play a midfield 3, we need at least 4 quality midfielders and 2 youngsters coming through the ranks... I'd say one quality signing should be enough as that will leave room to give youngsters a chance in league cup games etc...
To be honest if we need 4 quality midfielders then we probably need to buy three, on the basis of current season at least.
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