13 Jun 2015 15:40:08
I'm expecting to get hounded for this as he is a former player of city but would anyone take Richards on a free?
I've always rated him and thought it was a real shame he could never get into the city team as I had him down as a potential England star at right back.
With Evans looking set to leave and possibly an exit for Jones I think he could be good cover for center back and possibly start at right back, I haven't seen how he has done on loan so I'm not sure what type of form he is in but if he could keep injury free I feel it could be a decent bit of business.
Lads a united fan too apparently.
Dont worry I'm fully expecting most to disagree and call me crazy.
13 Jun 2015 15:55:56
Not crazy at all.
13 Jun 2015 16:03:28
I've heard crazier pal, believe me.
13 Jun 2015 16:05:44
I used to like him a lot, but for this system we need people comfortable on the ball and he is a bit like Phil Jones on the ball.
City ruined his potential.
13 Jun 2015 16:25:53
Ed001 says he's got a huge attitude problem, he wouldn't really add anything to the squad and would want high wages, best steering clear of him.
13 Jun 2015 16:39:12
You mean the Richards who hates to train, is lazy, has a horrible attitude and thinks too highly of himself. Imo would be a huge mistake
13 Jun 2015 16:44:47
Not good enough
13 Jun 2015 16:38:10
Ed01 would disagree. Unless Richards has changed since moving to Italy
{Ed001's Note - attitude mate. He was last on the training pitch and first off it, never put any effort in and so was never fit.}
13 Jun 2015 16:57:26
Theres a reason he's never fulfilled his potential Imo and I'm sure Ed001 knows more than me on the matter. I always wondered why he never got picked at RB for england after Neville retired and can only assume it was either a lack of application, tactical nous or lazyness. Not the type of player i'd like to have around the squad at all. Would rather someone hungrier/with better application.
{Ed001's Note - he has real attitude problems, Mancini said of him that he was last onto the training pitches and first in the changing room. You really would not want him.}
13 Jun 2015 17:08:55
Would rather bring back Gary Neville.
13 Jun 2015 18:01:32
There must have been issues, if Glen Johnston was getting picked ahead of him for England.
13 Jun 2015 18:20:59
As a title-chasing team that's trying to right the wrongs of the last two years and return to its former glory, Richards really isn't the player we should be looking at.
We often profess that we are the biggest team in the world, renowned across the globe and have a rich history envied most.
As we stood idle, those around us, both domestically and in Europe, kept on marching. They grew their clubs their 'brand' but above all else, their bank balance.
I often read on here; "He's too expensive". " I would rather spend the money elsewhere". When will we realise that the game has changed?
We are very fortunate that, as a club, we are (debts aside) cash rich. To compete with the teams that are winning these trophies both at home and abroad, we have to match them in the market as well as the pitch. Us fans need to stop giving a toss about how much a player costs and how much his wages will be. We have hoards of executives and accountants whom know what they are doing and certainly know how to balance the books.
As MANCHESTER UNITED, we want only the very, very best.
Micah Richards? Not a f$€%ing chance!
Mine.
13 Jun 2015 18:29:19
real shame he look like he had the talent and attributes but there is probably a reason he didn't reach his potential
13 Jun 2015 21:15:40
Ah never really knew about his attitude problems, was just a big fan of his a few years back and thought it was down to injuries that he'd been left out at City, my bad. Yeah after learning that I'd probably steer clear too.
Options are running thin though, no real solid rumours coming out about anyone, all has gone quiet with Clyne after it seemed certain he'd sign a contract with saints, I don't know whether that's good or bad.
I'm unsure on Coleman too, don't really know too much about him bar from the games I've seen Everton play against us, surely being a former winger would suit our system more though, ed's have you heard anything new on his situation?
13 Jun 2015 18:18:53
Thanks for the insight Ed001, can't see Lvg being impressed with that work ethic (or lack of) either, certainly one to steer clear of.