As a neutral, was thinking the same. £50m or so for another attacking player (whose record isn't exactly eye-wateringly good for that money) is a bit questionable IF it's at the expense of buying some much needed defensive resource in midfield/defence.
It's not that much different to Arsenal's signing of Ozil and Sanchez - exciting but almost done to satisfy the fans rather than the needs of the team?
Ok, Di Maria is a creative force but was it £60m that could have been better spent on areas of the team that are paper thin
Di Maria? Great but not a priority. Same goes for Falcao. Shaw, Herrera, Blind and Rojo are either young, have no PL experience or both. It could be argued that a commanding and proven PL central defender and an experienced holding midfielder costing a fraction of the Di Maria fee or Falcao salary would have addressed United's two biggest issues whilst allowing the likes of Mata, Rooney and RVP to win games.
Had to listen to so much nonsense about how we don't need a player like Di Maria.
We didn't/don't need him as much as we needed someone like Blind.
We could of done with both. Di Maria is a world class player with blistering pace that we needed going forward. Can play in the midfield or out wide. It's still laughable that people tried to put the signing down with a "but you don't need that kind of player".
For the record, i said Blind would be a quality signing. People have been targeting our defence but on quite a few occasions the issue has been the midfield sitting in front of it which makes the defence look sh*tter than it actually is. Stick a proper midfield in front (even more so somebody who will sit right in front of them like Blind) and we'll start seeing a more calm and confident defence.
The instant level of bitterness in the "neutrals" thread, is hilarious..
You expect that from the haters as they can't stand seeing United do well, hence why so many were lapping it up under Moyes's reign. Whatever United do, they get hated on for whatever reason. They can't really win. But I'm not gonna lie, I love supporting the most hated club in the country .
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Had to listen to so much nonsense about how we don't need a player like Di Maria.
We didn't/don't need him as much as we needed someone like Blind.
Blind has been awesome. Rojo has been great too. I actually think Rojo will do really well at CB, he's bigger and stronger than I expected him to be.
Hererra has been very good, but has given the ball away a few times. Probably early nerves. Well taken goal though.
Blind reminds me of another long-locked DM we used to have (I can't mention his name, as it might now be considered a swear word).
We could of done with both. Di Maria is a world class player with blistering pace that we needed going forward. Can play in the midfield or out wide. It's still laughable that people tried to put the signing down with a "but you don't need that kind of player".
For the record, i said Blind would be a quality signing. People have been targeting our defence but on quite a few occasions the issue has been the midfield sitting in front of it which makes the defence look sh*tter than it actually is. Stick a proper midfield in front (even more so somebody who will sit right in front of them like Blind) and we'll start seeing a more calm and confident defence.
Just a bunch of bitters
But isn't it nice to finally see us do a job on a team that is clearly there for the taking?
Oh Di Maira you backheeling beauty you!
Great save De Gea.
Definitely.
Di Maria is fast becoming one of my favourite United players, and it's only his second game!
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Our Falcao is warming up and we're 4-0 up!
Spot on, sir
Good to see the lads defending like their lives depend on it, despite the score.
Poor Rio lol.
You expect that from the haters as they can't stand seeing United do well, hence why so many were lapping it up under Moyes's reign. Whatever United do, they get hated on for whatever reason. They can't really win. But I'm not gonna lie, I love supporting the most hated club in the country