27 Mar 2015 22:43:01
I would like to raise the contentious issue of a certain Mr RVP. Robin has came in for a lot of stick this season for his performances and rightly so but does that mean its time to show him the door? or are we being a little hasty?
When you look at his season so far you have to keep in mind for the bulk of the games he played in he was supported by a sub standard midfield consisting of a poor Di Maria, a left back and a striker in the middle of the park and Felliani who isn't going to exactly open up a defence.
Yes he is now 31 years old but does that negate his ability to put the ball in the net? He hasn't depended on pace his whole career but rather instinct. Sure it would be nice to get in a new frontman, some are still clambering for an overpriced Falcao but they are expensive and RVP can still do a job given the right support in my opinion.
The problem then becomes Rooney as captain. Yes I like Rooney and he deserves the armband for the years of service he has given us but when the manager says Rooney will always be in the team as he 'has that privilege as he is captain' then no matter which striker we have we are going to have a problem accommodating Rooney when he isn't choose to play up top. It will be interesting to see if Wayne will continue as a frontman next season.
28 Mar 2015 00:01:20
I'd play Rooney as a 2nd striker. Behind someone like Cavani. Keep RvP and Wilson and give up on Falcao.
28 Mar 2015 00:10:20
I'm hoping Rooney continues to play as a striker for the most part next season. I would keep RVP. Yes he's old and has had a poor season, but he's premier league proven and is quality technique-wise. Unfortunately Falcao hasn't lived up to expectations and given the price I would not sign him. I would be content with a strike force of Rooney, RVP, Wilson, and maybe a younger, lesser-known forward brought in as well.
I don't see the forward line needing much investment right away. Hernandez will probably be offloaded and Wilson needs to start getting some games. Another centre back, right back, and possibly midfielder and wide player are all positions I would expect United to look at, and also GK if DeGea does end up joining Madrid.
28 Mar 2015 08:20:51
Sydney that's all well and good but then who do you drop? Felliani and Carrick are pretty nailed onto the team sheet so that essentially means dropping Herrera.
Ruud - I completely agree with you mate. I feel there are areas in the squad that we need to give more attention to than the striking department.
28 Mar 2015 09:41:58
Agree with jmb here, Rooney 1st choice with Rvp and Wilson for back up and rotation. Splash the cash on a lethal wide man instead, as well as a CM, RB and CB of course.
28 Mar 2015 12:24:57
I'd drop Fellaini of course. Fellaini isn't a MU type player despite his good form.
28 Mar 2015 12:55:08
Sydney Felliani is the only reason we are in the top four. Like it or not he will be the first name on the team sheet for the foreseeable future. I'd rather have him on my side than come up against him to be honest.