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21 Jul 2016 10:15:48
United in advance, talks with fabinho.
1.) 21 Jul 2016 14:34:22
Good player.
2.) 21 Jul 2016 15:42:33
The names a clue ;)
3.) 21 Jul 2016 19:29:22
Never realised he is 6 ft 2 - always handy in a defender.
4.) 24 Jul 2016 01:06:12
What's an advance talk consist of? Seems to be taking a while.
5.) 24 Jul 2016 09:23:16
It means there is somebody there who can actually pronounce words yo.
17 Jul 2016 19:55:52
Man utd to make a move for fabinho.
1.) 18 Jul 2016 10:45:38
Looks like Jose wants the width to come from his full backs, Shaw provides that we know but Darmian isn't the type who can get up and down like Shaw so can see sense in a move for Fabinho, I wouldn't be surprised to see Darmian moved into central defence with his height.
2.) 18 Jul 2016 11:45:52
TFM at RB, he would definitely provide width and pace. I'd rather see him given a chance at RB than sign Fabinho.
3.) 18 Jul 2016 11:59:45
Tfm I have very high hopes for but he is not a right back imo. He constantly gets dragged into the centre where he is much more comfortable. He will play in midfiekd long term I feel.
So I would taster Get a specialist rb if jose does not want darmian.
4.) 18 Jul 2016 17:50:04
I really hope we are after fabinho he's excellent going forward him and matuidi i think would make more sense than pogba i know matuidi us nearly 29 but he has the best engine I've seen in a long time and in TFM he has the potential to be just as good as pogba if not better.
5.) 18 Jul 2016 17:50:11
Agree TFM isn't really a RB, I noticed in the Wigan game how he came central often and on a few occasions there was a ball to be played on the right but he was not in a good position to take it. He should be played centrally either CB or holding mid/ box to box.
6.) 18 Jul 2016 20:09:12
Think Damian will be our first choice right back and if he plays how he started the season with us that is more than fine with me. Injuries and LVG were a major factor in his dip of form last year. Also don't think him being 6ft qualifies him to moved into centre back either Welsh red devil.
7.) 18 Jul 2016 21:28:18
I like darmian but he has constantly been linked with a move away so if he does go wet NEC to replace him. Tfm is not the answer there. Varela is not the answer for sure so we do need a rb but only if darmian leaves.
8.) 18 Jul 2016 21:57:31
Why not, he can play anywhere across the back four, ivanovic was a centre back who then was right back. Jose likes tall players and I don't think he's been too bad, personally hope he stays.
9.) 19 Jul 2016 08:52:38
Personally I believe Fabinho won't come to anything. The player Mourinho deep down wants as his right back is Kyle Walker. As mentioned before Mourinho likes his width to come from the full backs and with Shaw and Walker we have a deadly wide attacking force. Watch this space.
10.) 19 Jul 2016 08:52:38
Personally I believe Fabinho won't come to anything. The player Mourinho deep down wants as his right back is Kyle Walker. As mentioned before Mourinho likes his width to come from the full backs and with Shaw and Walker we have a deadly wide attacking force. Watch this space.
11.) 19 Jul 2016 17:17:22
LVG I'm deeply concerned you know what Jose wants deep down.
03 Jul 2016 14:10:22
Mata, very close to joining Everton.
1.) 03 Jul 2016 15:25:56
For a club reason it makes sense yet I think as a person he is one of the nicest guys out there so I wish him the best of luck if it happens. Please please please sell Rojo.
2.) 03 Jul 2016 17:21:53
He isn't a player that should be leaving, its disgusting the way he gets treated by Mourinho. Mata has been a vital player for us since coming here. Fellaini Schweiny Adnan even Schneiderlin should be sold before Mata. None of them havery had any sort of impact since being here.
Maybe Fellaini, but still Mata deserves his chance under Mourinho.
3.) 03 Jul 2016 17:47:43
Vital? To finishing 5th and playing negative football?
4.) 03 Jul 2016 18:35:22
I don't want mata to play for us but i also don't want him playing for another premier league club. Maybe fenerbache could come to the rescue again.
5.) 03 Jul 2016 19:00:43
To scoring goals and winning an FA cup. The season before his goals and assists helped the team cement a top 4 finish. Did you forget he scored in the FA cup. Can you please tell me how many vital goals Rooney has for the club in the last 2 seasons and how many have been as vital as Mata's? Do you remember the double he got against Liverpool, scoring that cracking bicycle kick? Now from our Midfield, who has scored or assisted more? I don't actually know but I'm guessing it's Mata.
{Ed004's Note - I would like him to be kept. Mata, Memphis and Lingard will be brilliant competition for Martial and Mkhitaryan}
6.) 03 Jul 2016 19:23:10
Don't think he is strong or fast enough, he wasn't last year and definitely won't be this year, top bloke and hope he has a great career elsewhere but I won't be shedding any tears if he goes.
7.) 03 Jul 2016 20:37:29
Id only sell for what we paid.
8.) 03 Jul 2016 20:44:03
Because playing Mata on the wings isn't his strong point and it certainly isn't his position. You can play him out if position soo much and then wonder why he isn't playing games to his best. He is to weak and definitely hasn't got enough pace on the wings, but he was one out of less then a handful of players who could actually counter for us. He is our quickest Mid, why not sell Rooney (will never happen) or fella or even Schweiny or Schneidy (let's try it) lol? . And Ed, that's exactly how I see it other than have Mata rotate with Pogba ;) lool.
9.) 03 Jul 2016 20:51:04
I would keep Mata as I think he is a brilliant player. however I have said before if he is not a Mourinho player then both parties are best going there separate ways so long as money re invested.
10.) 03 Jul 2016 20:59:08
I can see the logic from a tactical perspective, but I think he is such a good player it would be a real shame to see him go.
Beckham was no faster than Mata, but we managed to play fast attacking football with him in the team. He couldn't keep up with our counter-attacks, but his diagonal passes flew faster than even Giggsy could run, and he'd catch up if the attack stalled. I think Mata could do the same.
11.) 03 Jul 2016 21:52:21
On secon thoughts, I don't think Bexkham was as slow as Mata, but he wasn't much faster, so I think Mata could do the same job.
12.) 03 Jul 2016 21:57:34
@CR92 - Our quickest midfielder? Rooney is still quicker than Mata, so is Herrera, I think Schneiderlin is (for some reason I just can't seem to remember hom running over any distance) . Even Fellaini is faster once he (eventually) gets up to speed.
13.) 03 Jul 2016 21:56:00
Well it was obvious that Mata was likely for the chop if Mourinho came in. He has, and now Mata is likely to leave.
He hasn't got the pace to be a treat out wide, meaning the team becomes lopsided when he plays wide. When he plays centrally he hasn't got the physicality to be of any real use when the team hasn't got the ball.
So effectively it means more often than not when defending there will only be two defending players centrally which will normally he out numbered.
Mata is a luxury player, the ideal player if your going to dominate the opposition, and have little to worry about defensively.
14.) 03 Jul 2016 23:01:07
But isn't that exactly the position we should be in against 3/ 4 of the teams in our league Shappy? We need someone like him to break down sides that sit back, even if he isn't going to play all the time.
I also don't think the attack being lopsided is neccesarily a problem. He can help launch attacks with diagonal balls from deep in the flank, and if the attack stalls he can catch up and help pick apart the defence.
Like I said before, Beckham often did that, and I think Mata is a better player than Beckham ever was, so he could do the same.
15.) 03 Jul 2016 23:34:55
@Thorne, that maybe but none of them could break on the counter like Mata. And when it comes to technique and ball control Matas the best. His feet and first touch is quicker then the rest of the midfield. Rooney's been sluggish and Hererra hasn't got the ball control.
16.) 03 Jul 2016 23:58:10
Sorry maybe I should be a bit more clearer, Matas the most skillful in the middle. His feet are quicker than the rests and he has a superb turn. The ball sticks to his feet naturally like many of the short gifted Spanish players. He may not have the pace to run in a straight line but he attacks the goal with acceleration. Within seconds he can change a game, something thas been lacking from Rooney's game for a bit nowm.
17.) 04 Jul 2016 00:01:43
Ok my Q to you is this? Do you think it's all about running in a straight line in the middle of the pitch? Mata twist in n out of players, when it comes to him Fellaini or even shcneidy going for a 50/ 50 ball ON the floor, who gets the ball? Mata, because his touch is too quick and deft, they wouldn't see him come or go!
18.) 04 Jul 2016 06:44:13
Did you really just say mata is better than beckham? Beckham could have walked into any team in the world and played week in week out, mata is being looked at by Everton (apparently) lol, no disrespect to Everton but they are hardly RM, PSG or Milan.
19.) 04 Jul 2016 07:09:03
I loved Beckham as a player, but he was never really that good.
He had a great cross, very good free kicks (although there were far better free kick takers around, even 2 or 3 just at Madrid), a good long range shot, a great work ethic and was one of the best I have ever seen at extreme range "Hollywood" passes.
Mata has significantly better touch and control, shooting, dribbling, crossing, short-to-mid range passing, and off the ball movement.
20.) 04 Jul 2016 07:47:31
Beckham put in 8 out of 10 performances twice a week for us, a class act and a United legend for me. Don't talk about 'ability', talk about consistent output, in which Beckham was second to none.
Mata is a class act too but he's no Beckham in my view.
21.) 04 Jul 2016 08:43:25
Why would anyone compare Beckham and Mata, they are two completely different players.
As for us selling Mata, it makes sense as he is a luxury player we never needed.
His best position is playing in the number 10 role, he never really played that for us. He is not a winger what so ever, slowed our play down each time he got the ball.
Good player, nice guy, however not suited to United.
22.) 04 Jul 2016 08:47:39
i like Mata and IMO i think he's a valuable player for us for this transitional season at least.
HOWEVER, he is not and never has been as good as Beckham! Beckham was world class when he left us and continued to be for some time!
23.) 04 Jul 2016 10:22:21
Beckham was a good player who performed at a nearly world class level because he found a way to play as a winger despite lacking the pace or dribbling ability usually required of a winger.
What I am saying is that Mata possesses similar abilities, but adds more technical skill, and he could play the wide role in a similar fashion to how Beckham did.
I remember people criticising Beckhams lack of pace too, and saying he was just too slow to be a winger.
24.) 04 Jul 2016 10:22:21
Beckham was a good player who performed at a nearly world class level because he found a way to play as a winger despite lacking the pace or dribbling ability usually required of a winger.
What I am saying is that Mata possesses similar abilities, but adds more technical skill, and he could play the wide role in a similar fashion to how Beckham did.
I remember people criticising Beckhams lack of pace too, and saying he was just too slow to be a winger.
25.) 04 Jul 2016 10:53:18
Beckham could have played anywhere on the pitch and done the job, the man was pure class and in a different league to mata, best right midfielder to play in the prem in my opinion, Man Utd used to be all about wingers getting up and down and getting balls in to the box and with the players that are coming and rashford, marital with ibrahimovic in the box it could be like the good old days and see the end of all this sideways passing frustrating football.
26.) 04 Jul 2016 13:02:59
Thorney lad, the rumour is you've forgotten how exceptional Becks was for United. Mata has done really well for a couple of years and yes did score a great goal v Liverpool. Becks was incredible for 11 years scoring 62 goals for us and created more goals for the likes of Ruud than Mata would do in 25 years. I also think G Nev's attacking ability would have hugely improved by playing with Becks.
I think Mata should be at a better / higher profile club than Everton. Jose doesn't think he's consistently good enough to play in our number 10 roll and there will be many better right midfielders and wingers out there.
27.) 04 Jul 2016 14:04:12
'Beckham was never really that good'.
Wow, i have no words.
28.) 04 Jul 2016 15:23:53
cr92, as you describe Mata, he must be the bloody best in the world. Then if he is soooo good, why isn't Barcelona craving for him, or Real or Bayern. He isn't even the first choice in the Spanish side. He may be all what you say of him, but he really was an unnecessary buy and as Shappy put it, a "luxury" buy.
And how many times did he break any teams down last year, or the year before that? hardly any. Even when he played his natural position, he was one of the worst players on the pitch.
I am sorry but I just can't see the romance with Juan Mata. He is a very good human being, true, but that's about it.
But one thing is for sure, he would excel in the la liga where there is no physicality at all and its all about technique which the premier league doesn't.
19 Jun 2016 00:59:16
Gigs, to forest in advance talks watch this space.
1.) 19 Jun 2016 01:08:12
Would be a good move for him.
27 May 2016 10:58:59
Apparently, we have had a £35mil bid rejected by Everton turned down for John stones, they want £50mil.
1.) 27 May 2016 11:50:46
They can keep him. we will never pay that. Its like when they wanted 35 million for Baines, they will bite your hand off for 15 mill. weird club to do business with. They overestimate and over price everyone, you would think they are perennial CL squad. ed007 will probably let me have it now lol.
{Ed007's Note - Not from me buddy - I hate any team that plays in blue!}
2.) 27 May 2016 12:06:05
BTW 007 what is your view of BR at Celtic.
{Ed007's Note - I'm just delighted they never brought Neil Lennon back mate, that was my biggest fear. I'm not exactly over the moon about Rodgers but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and see how it goes. He certainly said all the right things at his press conference and the board are finally going to invest in improving the quality of the squad. If he doesn't get CL qualification this coming season he'll be under pressure immediately though.}
3.) 27 May 2016 12:05:32
Opps my bad meant to say ed0025.
{Ed025's Note - stones is never worth £5om x-files, just like raheem sterling and david luiz the prices in football are so inflated its unbelievable, but im sure that some mug will pay it mate...cue ed woodward.. :)
4.) 27 May 2016 12:35:29
He is a good coach ed007. Realistically I think you have done very well.
5.) 27 May 2016 12:46:33
Looking at your picture ED007, RD should still be there? I guess Rodgers is a step up in case that he is a bit more known, but i think what the fans didn't like about RD could end up being some of the same with Rodgers. What i is eager to see is how the players will improve (or not) physically.
{Ed007's Note - I was gutted that it didn't work out for Deila, we have far too many lazy players who weren't willing to work and change their ways and that led to his downfall. If the support set the same demands from Rodgers as they did from Deila he'll find it a real struggle but the board have pulled off a master stroke by appointing an Irish Celtic fan, the gullible morons in our support will cut him more slack simply because of that - I won't be.}
6.) 27 May 2016 18:47:45
Yeah, i had a great feeling about RD untill the Malmø game. I think that was the turningpoint, remember RD said he thought the players looked nervous in the game, and Brown stated that; "Celtic players don't get nervous" I felt like Brown and a couple of the other players didn't get on from that point. And you could see it in the team from that point and on. Hopefully Rodgers will get you thrue to the CL and IT will sort itself out. Rodgers seems to say all the right things, so hopefully the football will be right to! Best of luck to you though! I'll be watching with excitement!
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27 Jun 2016 06:30:09
I told you guys, that a deal was done for Mkhitaryan.
1.) 27 Jun 2016 07:09:39
Bang on the money sweetcheeks.
19 Jun 2016 22:37:56
Can any of the eds confirm if Arsenal have bid for Daley blind? That's what am hearing tonight.
19 Apr 2016 12:15:29
Sky sports, reporting PSG approach Jose to become there next manager. Looks like LVG is going to be staying just bloody great NOT!
21 Feb 2016 01:09:58
Apparently, moritte has said JM, is coming to us, and it's a done deal. Can any of the eds shed any light on this?
{Ed004's Note - What's to shed light on? It's all over the media outlets?}
1.) 21 Feb 2016 12:03:01
I'm wondering why she would volunteer that info so easily, maybe one too many Malbecs at lunch.
2.) 21 Feb 2016 13:02:35
I'm devastated at the big news. Devastated. Kylies engaged.
3.) 21 Feb 2016 13:29:48
I am not holding my breath. She might have been having a bit of fun with the media.
4.) 21 Feb 2016 14:12:37
Probably doing Mourinho a favor, they not daft.
5.) 21 Feb 2016 14:13:29
Don't know. Just watched the clip, and it does seem like an off-the-cuff, throwaway remark, as opposed to a deliberate, well-thought out comment.
6.) 21 Feb 2016 20:03:41
Thanks for the reply ed, but is there a deal in place for him to come or his he going to be are next manager?
{Ed004's Note - No idea}
31 Dec 2015 09:05:19
Ed002, do we have any concrete targets in January, and do you see us signing anyone in January? ?
{Ed002's Note - (a) Yes. (b) Yes.}
1.) 31 Dec 2015 09:36:20
Would you say these concrete targets are set in stone?
{Ed002's Note - Yes but if the toxics get their way then January will be largely put on the back boiler Rosie.}
2.) 31 Dec 2015 10:01:06
Have the targets changed at all from your latest update Ed?
{Ed002's Note - There are some updates but the targets have not changed significantly. I don't have time to do anything now as I have a few business related matters to take care of.}
3.) 31 Dec 2015 10:14:12
Ed002,
Any chance on you giving us an update on who we are targeting specifically for January or will try to get a deal done for a long term target in January?
{Ed002's Note - RTP.}
4.) 31 Dec 2015 10:38:36
Oops. Just checked rught below that you would provide an update tomorrow. The reply on Anderson on the rumors page appeared after I had posted.
Cheers and have a Happy New Year.
04 Jul 2016 19:40:08
He's past is medical now.
25 Jun 2016 02:16:39
Don't judge me on my statement, judge in the coming days when it's revealed that it's true.
{Ed007's Note - Going by your name and you saying that, if you're female I can't wait!}
25 Jun 2016 00:08:41
A very good source, I wouldn't post if he wasn't my friend.
{Ed007's Note -
24 Jun 2016 22:05:44
From what I've heard in the last few minutes the deal is done . The price is agreed just the medical now. Wait and see.
10 Jun 2016 20:16:05
It's all to do with bonus, from PSG, that's why he hasn't signed for any club yet. But I do believe he is going to be a Manchester United player, come July.
02 Jul 2016 16:45:02
Everton, are interested in mata.
02 Jul 2016 13:28:55
Blind and mata, to Everton unless someone else comes in for them .
02 Jul 2016 00:40:33
Mid table, Liverpool supporter's strike again with there jealousy, it does make me laugh. keep it coming ladies.
11 Mar 2016 10:45:50
Well, apparently JM has said he is starting a new job in July, make what you want of that.
26 Feb 2016 21:23:55
Great performance, we needed kids to pull out the brown stuff, we should of had that score line in the first leg. One half decent game doesn't make us a great team again, we are far from that.
We have lost the fear factor and are respect of other teams, we are a laughing stock.
And until changes are made with in the club, for the better we are are on a downwards slide.
Being a united fan all my life it's painful to see.