Again I hope I'm wrong but watching him huff & puff his way through matches aswell as not actually providing much quality makes me feel we should've cashed in like Beckham!
Rooney's an excellent striker. He provides loads of quality.
Of course, it depends on the formation that we play, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to get rid.
£60m in one day and according to some reports £40m offered to Juve for Vidal also.
Add Sanchez and Hummels (pref) or Vermaelen and I'd be happy.
Happier than last years market anyway.
Some quality players there, if we get any of them then they will improve us next season that is for sure, but lets not get carried away we may get none of them, Woodward has already done better in the transfer market then he did last summer but there is still a long way to go yet.
I believe we may end up playing a 3-5-2 formation as that is Van Gaal's preferred formation we will just have to wait and see on that score.
Some quality players there, if we get any of them then they will improve us next season that is for sure, but lets not get carried away we may get none of them, Woodward has already done better in the transfer market then he did last summer but there is still a long way to go yet.
I believe we may end up playing a 3-5-2 formation as that is Van Gaal's preferred formation we will just have to wait and see on that score.
van gaal prefers 4-3-3, or 4-2-3-1 which van gaal considers to be the same thing, just with an am instead of a dm...
I'd be happy seeing Rafael on the right wing proper. It's something I've longed to see and rekon he'd take much better to.
that reminds me of that fa cup game against arsenal a few years ago almost the whole team consisting of players playing in unfamiliar positions, and we still beat them
In regards to defensive signings. Bruno Martins Indi would be a nice easy addition and quite cheap too. We'll most likely enquire for Hummels as well, if we haven't already. But that will be a tough deal to pull off and very much a luxury signing given the defenders already at the club.
van gaal prefers 4-3-3, or 4-2-3-1 which van gaal considers to be the same thing, just with an am instead of a dm...
Fair enough, i will take your word for it, i'm not really bothered what system Van Gaal plays as long as he get United winning football games again on a regular basis.
In regards to defensive signings. Bruno Martins Indi would be a nice easy addition and quite cheap too. We'll most likely enquire for Hummels as well, if we haven't already. But that will be a tough deal to pull off and very much a luxury signing given the defenders already at the club.
Smalling, Evans and Jones? I would say a new central defender was imperative, not a luxury.
what a day, herrera signed, shaw having a medical, awesome stuff,
two centre defenders? surely one is enough with evans, smalling and jones. i think we are fine for strikers, we have james wilson coming up who could be given opportunities. i think another centre mid to partner herrera should be priority, carrick is getting on a bit. i agree on the winger, griezmann or sanchez would be nice...
Considering in 2 seasons we've had times when due to injuries midfielders had to go in defence, I'd say atleast the ones who have left need replacing.
Smalling, Evans and Jones? I would say a new central defender was imperative, not a luxury.
I didn't say we don't need ANY new centre-backs . I think we all agree that we need to make defensive signings to make up for the loss of Ferdinand/Vidic. But my view is one good centre-back like Martins Indi or Mangala would be sufficient enough. If we can get a marquee name like Hummels as well - then great, that's a bonus. I would happily take him too.
I do think Jones would be fine as a first-choice centre-half though if the guy just stayed fit and got a consistent number of games under his belt IMO. I don't think playing Jones in midfield has helped him either. I will be interested to see how Van Gaal handles Jones and Smalling's development along with many other players.
Not the best, not impervious to drops in form, but when he's 'on it', he's terrific.
And his goals-per-game record would suggest that I'm right.
I was always happy to defend him but his pace went at least 4 seasons ago & admittedly he does put a shift in half the time but recently he looks shot!
Forget his other misdemeanours to dislike him I just want a decent striker up front for us!
I was always happy to defend him but his pace went at least 4 seasons ago & admittedly he does put a shift in half the time but recently he looks shot!
Forget his other misdemeanours to dislike him I just want a decent striker up front for us!
I was always happy to defend him but his pace went at least 4 seasons ago & admittedly he does put a shift in half the time but recently he looks shot!
Forget his other misdemeanours to dislike him I just want a decent striker up front for us!
i agree with you on rooney, i wouldn't mind seeing him sold, with hernandez possibly going there will be a lack of pace with strikers, welbeck has the pace but not a good finisher. james wilson has pace so he could be the answer to that, wouldn't mind seeing him get more chances. mata should be our number 10 and van persie should be our striker, so i don't know what van gaal will do with rooney...
i agree with you on rooney, i wouldn't mind seeing him sold, with hernandez possibly going there will be a lack of pace with strikers, welbeck has the pace but not a good finisher. james wilson has pace so he could be the answer to that, wouldn't mind seeing him get more chances. mata should be our number 10 and van persie should be our striker, so i don't know what van gaal will do with rooney...
So you'd bin Rooney, and replace him with James Wilson?
So you'd bin Rooney, and replace him with James Wilson?
This kid must be something special...
i don't think rooney can justify his massive wages, his pace has gone and we have better players then him both at number 10 with mata and up top with van persie. i want a striker with pace as an alternative to van persie to stretch defences, i think this will be valuable against a lot of teams. rooney and van persie as a partnership doesn't work well, we have seen this over the two seasons they have played together. i would sell rooney and maybe buy a fast striker, like luis muriel from udinese, or keep hernandez and give him more game time to keep him happy, with wilson getting chances too.
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The most important one already has been.
And I'm not talking about Buttner.
Charlton is in the picture with Herrera.
Part of me thinks it's he and not Woodward who's got it all done
Rooney's an excellent striker. He provides loads of quality.
Of course, it depends on the formation that we play, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to get rid.
Some quality players there, if we get any of them then they will improve us next season that is for sure, but lets not get carried away we may get none of them, Woodward has already done better in the transfer market then he did last summer but there is still a long way to go yet.
I believe we may end up playing a 3-5-2 formation as that is Van Gaal's preferred formation we will just have to wait and see on that score.
van gaal prefers 4-3-3, or 4-2-3-1 which van gaal considers to be the same thing, just with an am instead of a dm...
that reminds me of that fa cup game against arsenal a few years ago almost the whole team consisting of players playing in unfamiliar positions, and we still beat them
In regards to defensive signings. Bruno Martins Indi would be a nice easy addition and quite cheap too. We'll most likely enquire for Hummels as well, if we haven't already. But that will be a tough deal to pull off and very much a luxury signing given the defenders already at the club.
Fair enough, i will take your word for it, i'm not really bothered what system Van Gaal plays as long as he get United winning football games again on a regular basis.
Smalling, Evans and Jones? I would say a new central defender was imperative, not a luxury.
Considering in 2 seasons we've had times when due to injuries midfielders had to go in defence, I'd say atleast the ones who have left need replacing.
Too right
Personally, I think we need a defensive midfielder, a central defender and a winger, then we are good to go.
Yikes! Not sure which half assed scouser you've been watching?
Before ya get defensive I'm being serious but not in an let's argue way! Appreciate your view but don't agree...
Which is fair enough. However, Rooney is a top quality striker.
Not the best, not impervious to drops in form, but when he's 'on it', he's terrific.
And his goals-per-game record would suggest that I'm right.
I didn't say we don't need ANY new centre-backs
I do think Jones would be fine as a first-choice centre-half though if the guy just stayed fit and got a consistent number of games under his belt IMO. I don't think playing Jones in midfield has helped him either. I will be interested to see how Van Gaal handles Jones and Smalling's development along with many other players.
I was always happy to defend him but his pace went at least 4 seasons ago & admittedly he does put a shift in half the time but recently he looks shot!
Forget his other misdemeanours to dislike him I just want a decent striker up front for us!
Van Persie and Rooney not good enough for you?
Christ, you're a hard man to please!
i agree with you on rooney, i wouldn't mind seeing him sold, with hernandez possibly going there will be a lack of pace with strikers, welbeck has the pace but not a good finisher. james wilson has pace so he could be the answer to that, wouldn't mind seeing him get more chances. mata should be our number 10 and van persie should be our striker, so i don't know what van gaal will do with rooney...
So you'd bin Rooney, and replace him with James Wilson?
This kid must be something special...
Poor Macheda...
i don't think rooney can justify his massive wages, his pace has gone and we have better players then him both at number 10 with mata and up top with van persie. i want a striker with pace as an alternative to van persie to stretch defences, i think this will be valuable against a lot of teams. rooney and van persie as a partnership doesn't work well, we have seen this over the two seasons they have played together. i would sell rooney and maybe buy a fast striker, like luis muriel from udinese, or keep hernandez and give him more game time to keep him happy, with wilson getting chances too.
Macheda?! I thought he was talking about Wee Jimmy Lumsden..
Just as small correction "Smalling, Evans, Jones and Keane".......
Perhaps one more experienced quality centre back would be helpful.