Ninja
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Hyperbole much.

His volatile style of management has upset numerous star players in the past which is well noted. A couple of bad results and there could be a major backlash from the players, that's all I'm saying.

In terms of his ability he's probably the worst manager out of all the top 4 teams. But he's obviously still very good.


We had a couple of bad results last season -we had more than a couple actually - if anything it seemed to pull the team closer together, like the siege mentality Ferguson used to foster.

Of course he's upset players in the past, he's not supposed to be their friend. Part of 'man-management', or more accurately leadership, is making tough decisions. There's not a successful person in the world who hasn't upset someone in the past.

That doesn't mean he got everything right, I suspect in hindsight he would have handled Rivaldo differently if he could (although even then Rivaldo's antics were bordering on the primadona) but the acrimonious bust ups are few and far between in a managerial career of over 20 years. You're acting like he can't go two weeks without insulting someone's gran and kicking a dog.
Shola
16 years ago
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Jesus

Good to see van Gaal turn into Pardew.



"He can't go two weeks without insulting someone" - He is Dutch tbf. They can't keep their mouths shut.
Based Jorge
11 years ago
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"Ashley Young had a fantastic season last time, but he is not a Neymar, and we have to compete with that kind of class" .

He is a funny fucker I'll give you that, the Dutch are too blunt. I know the above statement is true but he's not one to protect his own players is he.
Ninja
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If it is a surprise to Ashley Young to find out people don't think he's as good as Neymar then god help him.

Wonder if he has anyone in mind, I think he's right that we lack that star quality up front, but I can't think of anyone who is available.
Based Jorge
11 years ago
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I reckon you'll probably sign Pedro but he isn't exactly the superstar that van Gaal seems to crave.

De Gea
Darmian - Jones - Rojo/Otamendi - Shaw/Rojo
Schneiderlin - Schweinsteiger
Pedro - Mata - Depay
Rooney


Is how I'd line up if I were United boss.

Cech
Debuchy - Mertesacker - Koscielny - Monreal
Coquelin - Cazorla
Ramsey - Özil - Alexis
Giroud


Can see Ramsey moving more centrally towards the tail end of the season as I think this is Cazorla's last season in England. I can't see us challenging continuously with someone as average as Giroud up front and I think we're going to place all our eggs in the Benzema basket. Arteta as back-up if Coquelin gets injured is also a massive worry.

Courtois
Ivanovic - Terry - Cahill - Azpilicueta
Matic - Cesc
Willian - Oscar - Hazard
Costa


If I was Mourinho I'd bin Oscar, put Hazard centrally and punt on Pedro. But it's still as solid as you'd expect.

Hart
Zabaleta - Kompany - Mangala? - Clichy
Yaya - Fernandinho/Fernando
Sterling - KDB? - Silva
Agüero


If they get that front four then the attack is probably the best in the League imo. The Fernand's aren't exactly solid, Kompany hasn't been good for years and Mangala is a bit of a liability. Clichy isn't even worth mentioning.

Top 4 will probably end up as the same as last year in the same order or I can see us nicking second. But I still think Chelsea have the minerals to do it back-to-back.
bmg033
10 years ago
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Top 4 will probably end up as the same as last year in the same order or I can see us nicking second. But I still think Chelsea have the minerals to do it back-to-back.

Which is why I hope we actually try and win the Europa League for once. With our squad we wont be getting anywhere near top 4 again for many years to come.

Interesting that you've got no Wilshere or Walcott in that Arsenal team.
Based Jorge
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Which is why I hope we actually try and win the Europa League for once. With our squad we wont be getting anywhere near top 4 again for many years to come.

Interesting that you've got no Wilshere or Walcott in that Arsenal team.


I think it's a testament to our quality in depth. I'd like to see Walcott start up front over Giroud but it's not happening. Wilshere's best games have come on the wing so I'd assume he'd start out there if at all. Having the likes of Bellerin, Chambers, Gabriel, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Wilshere, Welbeck & Rosicky all available as depth is pretty good for us. With Ox & Wilshere being the main two.
Flash.
18 years ago
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People on here talk some amount of shite these days.

Di Maria played in his 'proper' position for the majority of the season. Not being able to take a competent corner or pass the ball 10 yards is irrelevant to where he played.

I don't think you can understate how fucking dreadful he was for the last 6 months of the season. At least when Falcao was struggling you could still see he was working his ass off, and it was hurting him that he wasn't performing. Di Maria didn't seem to care.

Look at Mata, he didn't play in his 'proper' position for most of the season, but ended up finishing it being one of Utd's best performers due to him having a good attitude and working hard. Same for Young, Rooney etc.
Sam
18 years ago
2 years ago
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We've signed Romero on a three year deal, our Valdes replacement.

L'Equipe say Di Maria to PSG isn't done due to Di Maria wanting more money than they're willing to offer. Seems like the burglars didn't scare him enough to take a slight cut on wages.
peterpetrelli
12 years ago
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As a Liverpool fan, I'm not fancy with the Benteke signing. Though he's quite good, but I don't think he will suit with the style of play. We can't afford to have another big flop as Balotelli or Carroll.

I would say that Liverpool should look out for the much better penalty box killer. Names such as Huntelaar, Higuain or Austin could possibly fit the bill. Despite the fact its difficult to convince the former two player to join Liverpool for the time being, its worth an effort to try to pursuit them. I mean, with the likes of Coutinho, Firminho, Lallana behind the striker, we just need someone to finish the move. Why bother to have good link of play if you can't finish the move?
Based Jorge
11 years ago
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Romero is probably the worst first choice national team keeper I've ever seen. He is absolutely abysmal.
Grimnir
16 years ago
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Romero is probably the worst first choice national team keeper I've ever seen. He is absolutely abysmal.


It's not like he'll play except in the odd League Cup game!
Sam
18 years ago
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Romero is probably the worst first choice national team keeper I've ever seen. He is absolutely abysmal.


Hyperbole much.
Ninja
15 years ago
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Romero is probably the worst first choice national team keeper I've ever seen. He is absolutely abysmal.


Yeah, you can't complain on a free but he's never impressed me.

I hope Van Gaal's comments about him and De Gea are little more than bigging up a new signing because if he is intended as a De Gea replacement I'm worried.
Based Jorge
11 years ago
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I'd assume DDG is staying for a year, leaving on a free and you'd be getting a replacement. I can't think of a goalkeeper less suited to the Prem than Romero in all honesty.
Sam
18 years ago
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I imagine he is just a Valdes replacement. He won't be a DdG one.

Still hoping we get Lloris to replace him when he eventually goes.
Sam
18 years ago
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The Guardian say PSG have bidded £24.5M for Di Maria.

If that is true, PSG can fuck themselves tbh.
.verse
13 years ago
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I imagine he is just a Valdes replacement. He won't be a DdG one.

Still hoping we get Lloris to replace him when he eventually goes.

Levy will absolutely milk you lot for all that he can.

Also looks like Ramos has played United well and will be rewarded with a new contact, surprise surprise.
Sam
18 years ago
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Levy will absolutely milk you lot for all that he can.


Haha, he definitely will.
Jonas
18 years ago
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James Chester from Hull to WBA for £8M. Another confirmation on how overpriced English players are...
BR.
18 years ago
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James Chester from Hull to WBA for £8M. Another confirmation on how overpriced English players are...


He only had one year left on his contract as well. Unbelievable.
bmg033
10 years ago
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James Chester from Hull to WBA for £8M. Another confirmation on how overpriced English players are...

I think Man City paid less than that for Kompany
BR.
18 years ago
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Gestede off to Villa
Vercoe
12 years ago
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Good signing for Villa?
bmg033
10 years ago
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Chiriches is leaving, off to Napoli apparenty.
Grimnir
16 years ago
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Good signing for Villa?


Yeah for next season, when they are in the Championship.
Ninja
15 years ago
7 years ago
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Di Maria to PSG for around £44m and then spending half of that on Pedro.

Not bad business in all honesty, imagine we'll make a saving on wages as well.

Hopefully one big name to come up top as well.
Sam
18 years ago
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Balague said it, so that means he's staying.

But yeah, glad we got a good fee for him.
Based Jorge
11 years ago
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How much was di Maria bought for in the first place?
BR.
18 years ago
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Good signing for Villa?


Yeah I reckon he'll do alright. Frightening in the air. Scored v Swansea and Stoke (two top half teams) in the FA Cup last season and put in a good shift at Anfield against Liverpool.

More suited to the PL than Rhodes.

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