Not sure that he's worth it. Still, as long as we have enough left for a centre-half and another midfielder, bring it on.
I agree, i don't think he is worth £47.7 Million, if true i think we could of spent the money more wisely but he is still one hell of a player who will improve us. It also looks like the Vermalen deal is getting closer too as he says he doesn't know if he will be at Arsenal next season and a second bid close to the £12 Million Arsenal want is set to be submitted, suppose we will have to wait and see.
This is a little after the Lord Mayor's horse bolted, but we got Herrera and Shaw!
It's always nice to see us sign some players while I'm away on holiday! Combined with a very high-profile demonstration of van Gaal's bottle, I can't wait for the new season, which is saying something because usually in a World Cup year I'm pretty jaded from football at this point!
I really don't fancy di Maria. Maybe I've just not seen him play often enough, but he looks to be from the Nani school of one brilliant moment followed by nine terrible moments.
In the form of Ashley Young we've already got more than enough graduates from that school.
Ronaldo's like a broken down record. Or maybe the press are.
I do sometimes wonder where we'd be now if Ronaldo had never left. An unprecedented four titles in a row surely, and considering we made two Champions League Finals without him I guess it's not daft to think we may have won at least one more before Fergie packed it in. Plus we'd have him and Rooney battling it out head-to-head to be United's all time top scorer.
If what I read is true and Van Gaal has us playing 3-4-3 what will Rooney's role be?
He's not that rigid, seems that he prefers 3-4-3 but he often switches it during games to suit what's happening and for subs. If he starts like that I would see RVP, Rooney and Mata up front and switching as per instructions.
He's not that rigid, seems that he prefers 3-4-3 but he often switches it during games to suit what's happening and for subs. If he starts like that I would see RVP, Rooney and Mata up front and switching as per instructions.
van gaal doesn't prefer 3-4-3, he has used 3-5-2, 3-4-3 with holland to stiffen up the defence because they lack quality there, he has always said he prefers 4-3-3. we don't really have the players to implement van gaal's preferred strategy, you need inside forwards in a 4-3-3 that have pace and can cut in and score goals, all our wide men are old school hug the line wingers, so i am not sure what to expect from van gaal by way of tactics.
our squad is a mish mash of players of different types that don't really fit together, on the one hand we have number 10's like mata, kagawa, januzaj, fellaini. then we have old school hug the line wingers young, valencia, nani, zaha, then we have 4 strikers who all want to play up top. van gaal will have to sell some of that lot and bring in his own players to implement a clear strategy, i don't think it can all be done in one window tho. it may be a year down the line before van gaal can really start to implement his preferred tactics once he has toggled the squad to his requirements.
i don't expect to see 3-4-3, 3-5-2 at united very often, it doesn't solve the problem of fitting mata, rooney and van persie into the line-up, and puts more heavy demands on our centre mids who aside from herrera can barely cope with 4-4-2 let alone a 3-4-3.
van gaal doesn't prefer 3-4-3, he has used 3-5-2, 3-4-3 with holland to stiffen up the defence because they lack quality there, he has always said he prefers 4-3-3. we don't really have the players to implement van gaal's preferred strategy, you need inside forwards in a 4-3-3 that have pace and can cut in and score goals, all our wide men are old school hug the line wingers, so i am not sure what to expect from van gaal by way of tactics.
our squad is a mish mash of players of different types that don't really fit together, on the one hand we have number 10's like mata, kagawa, januzaj, fellaini. then we have old school hug the line wingers young, valencia, nani, zaha, then we have 4 strikers who all want to play up top. van gaal will have to sell some of that lot and bring in his own players to implement a clear strategy, i don't think it can all be done in one window tho. it may be a year down the line before van gaal can really start to implement his preferred tactics once he has toggled the squad to his requirements.
i don't expect to see 3-4-3, 3-5-2 at united very often, it doesn't solve the problem of fitting mata, rooney and van persie into the line-up, and puts more heavy demands on our centre mids who aside from herrera can barely cope with 4-4-2 let alone a 3-4-3.
Are you ever happy, I never see a happy or upbeat post from you, you always seem so angry and despondent.
van gaal doesn't prefer 3-4-3, he has used 3-5-2, 3-4-3 with holland to stiffen up the defence because they lack quality there, he has always said he prefers 4-3-3. we don't really have the players to implement van gaal's preferred strategy, you need inside forwards in a 4-3-3 that have pace and can cut in and score goals, all our wide men are old school hug the line wingers, so i am not sure what to expect from van gaal by way of tactics.
our squad is a mish mash of players of different types that don't really fit together, on the one hand we have number 10's like mata, kagawa, januzaj, fellaini. then we have old school hug the line wingers young, valencia, nani, zaha, then we have 4 strikers who all want to play up top. van gaal will have to sell some of that lot and bring in his own players to implement a clear strategy, i don't think it can all be done in one window tho. it may be a year down the line before van gaal can really start to implement his preferred tactics once he has toggled the squad to his requirements.
i don't expect to see 3-4-3, 3-5-2 at united very often, it doesn't solve the problem of fitting mata, rooney and van persie into the line-up, and puts more heavy demands on our centre mids who aside from herrera can barely cope with 4-4-2 let alone a 3-4-3.
IMO 3-4-3 would suit Rooney, RVP and Mata very well.
I'm sure we will be signing as least one more CM before the season starts as well
van gaal doesn't prefer 3-4-3, he has used 3-5-2, 3-4-3 with holland to stiffen up the defence because they lack quality there, he has always said he prefers 4-3-3. we don't really have the players to implement van gaal's preferred strategy, you need inside forwards in a 4-3-3 that have pace and can cut in and score goals, all our wide men are old school hug the line wingers, so i am not sure what to expect from van gaal by way of tactics.
our squad is a mish mash of players of different types that don't really fit together, on the one hand we have number 10's like mata, kagawa, januzaj, fellaini. then we have old school hug the line wingers young, valencia, nani, zaha, then we have 4 strikers who all want to play up top. van gaal will have to sell some of that lot and bring in his own players to implement a clear strategy, i don't think it can all be done in one window tho. it may be a year down the line before van gaal can really start to implement his preferred tactics once he has toggled the squad to his requirements.
i don't expect to see 3-4-3, 3-5-2 at united very often, it doesn't solve the problem of fitting mata, rooney and van persie into the line-up, and puts more heavy demands on our centre mids who aside from herrera can barely cope with 4-4-2 let alone a 3-4-3.
Well one of the things Van Gaal has been praised for with this Dutch squad is adapting the tactics to get the best out of what he's got at his disposal. No reason why he can't do that at United. I agree that it might take him some time to get everything as he wants it in order to implement his preferred style, but in the meantime I'm not too concerned, as whatever he does next season will almost certainly be an improvement on what's gone previously.
van gaal doesn't prefer 3-4-3, he has used 3-5-2, 3-4-3 with holland to stiffen up the defence because they lack quality there, he has always said he prefers 4-3-3. we don't really have the players to implement van gaal's preferred strategy, you need inside forwards in a 4-3-3 that have pace and can cut in and score goals, all our wide men are old school hug the line wingers, so i am not sure what to expect from van gaal by way of tactics.
our squad is a mish mash of players of different types that don't really fit together, on the one hand we have number 10's like mata, kagawa, januzaj, fellaini. then we have old school hug the line wingers young, valencia, nani, zaha, then we have 4 strikers who all want to play up top. van gaal will have to sell some of that lot and bring in his own players to implement a clear strategy, i don't think it can all be done in one window tho. it may be a year down the line before van gaal can really start to implement his preferred tactics once he has toggled the squad to his requirements.
i don't expect to see 3-4-3, 3-5-2 at united very often, it doesn't solve the problem of fitting mata, rooney and van persie into the line-up, and puts more heavy demands on our centre mids who aside from herrera can barely cope with 4-4-2 let alone a 3-4-3.
Valencia is the only one of those listed that is an 'old school hug the line winger'. Neither Nani or Young are really that, they've just been forced into playing a style like that at times due to our own tactics and system. Not sure where you got the idea that Nani is some classic hug the line winger. Zaha isn't either. For the record, that's not defending any of those players performance wise, but you've completely described them wrong, which isn't really a surprise.
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Not sure that he's worth it. Still, as long as we have enough left for a centre-half and another midfielder, bring it on.
I agree, i don't think he is worth £47.7 Million, if true i think we could of spent the money more wisely but he is still one hell of a player who will improve us. It also looks like the Vermalen deal is getting closer too as he says he doesn't know if he will be at Arsenal next season and a second bid close to the £12 Million Arsenal want is set to be submitted, suppose we will have to wait and see.
It's always nice to see us sign some players while I'm away on holiday! Combined with a very high-profile demonstration of van Gaal's bottle, I can't wait for the new season, which is saying something because usually in a World Cup year I'm pretty jaded from football at this point!
In the form of Ashley Young we've already got more than enough graduates from that school.
Sod Di Maria, this is the one that we really want.
"Yes I really miss English football.
"For me it was one of the best years in my career when I was there at Manchester United. Everyone knows that.
"It is the club that is still in my heart. I really miss (the club).
"But now my life is in Spain. I'm enjoying playing there too. Part of my life is there. The future we never know.
"I'm really, really happy in the Spanish league at the moment."
Ah, Ron. Just think, if you'd have stayed then you too could have experienced the 'wonder' of Moyes.
A deep regret for him, I'm sure.
Don't forget playing with Tom Cleverley, what more could a man want.
I do sometimes wonder where we'd be now if Ronaldo had never left. An unprecedented four titles in a row surely, and considering we made two Champions League Finals without him I guess it's not daft to think we may have won at least one more before Fergie packed it in. Plus we'd have him and Rooney battling it out head-to-head to be United's all time top scorer.
He's not that rigid, seems that he prefers 3-4-3 but he often switches it during games to suit what's happening and for subs. If he starts like that I would see RVP, Rooney and Mata up front and switching as per instructions.
So he was. In which case he's not good enough.
Oh well Adidas will pay the money, so long nike:)
Nike hated since destroying Umbro
van gaal doesn't prefer 3-4-3, he has used 3-5-2, 3-4-3 with holland to stiffen up the defence because they lack quality there, he has always said he prefers 4-3-3. we don't really have the players to implement van gaal's preferred strategy, you need inside forwards in a 4-3-3 that have pace and can cut in and score goals, all our wide men are old school hug the line wingers, so i am not sure what to expect from van gaal by way of tactics.
our squad is a mish mash of players of different types that don't really fit together, on the one hand we have number 10's like mata, kagawa, januzaj, fellaini. then we have old school hug the line wingers young, valencia, nani, zaha, then we have 4 strikers who all want to play up top. van gaal will have to sell some of that lot and bring in his own players to implement a clear strategy, i don't think it can all be done in one window tho. it may be a year down the line before van gaal can really start to implement his preferred tactics once he has toggled the squad to his requirements.
i don't expect to see 3-4-3, 3-5-2 at united very often, it doesn't solve the problem of fitting mata, rooney and van persie into the line-up, and puts more heavy demands on our centre mids who aside from herrera can barely cope with 4-4-2 let alone a 3-4-3.
It's almost as if Uncle Malcom was sitting on the funds :eek:
Are you ever happy, I never see a happy or upbeat post from you, you always seem so angry and despondent.
Not a critisisam of you just an observation.
I had a rainbow outside my window today, its been tipping down and sunny, must have been a pot of gold at the end of it.
IMO 3-4-3 would suit Rooney, RVP and Mata very well.
I'm sure we will be signing as least one more CM before the season starts as well
Wonder how they'll recoup the losses. More expensive shirts?
The latest shirt prices at £50 are nothing short of shocking.
But Adidas is definitely the way forward. 10 years of beautiful looking kits.
Well one of the things Van Gaal has been praised for with this Dutch squad is adapting the tactics to get the best out of what he's got at his disposal. No reason why he can't do that at United. I agree that it might take him some time to get everything as he wants it in order to implement his preferred style, but in the meantime I'm not too concerned, as whatever he does next season will almost certainly be an improvement on what's gone previously.
Valencia is the only one of those listed that is an 'old school hug the line winger'. Neither Nani or Young are really that, they've just been forced into playing a style like that at times due to our own tactics and system. Not sure where you got the idea that Nani is some classic hug the line winger. Zaha isn't either. For the record, that's not defending any of those players performance wise, but you've completely described them wrong, which isn't really a surprise.
Stripes it is then. :cool: