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05 Jan 2026 13:31:11
Lot of opinions on whether he should have been given more time and backing, and I don't have a strong pov there. But there needs to be visible change in the decision making committee of Wilcox and co, otherwise we will not be able to attract anybody even half decent.
Currently, the United job has all the responsibility without the authority, and no top manager is going to come into that environment.
20 Oct 2025 03:51:44
Couldn't catch the game other than the last few minutes. Had a question - how was Lammens?
1.) 20 Oct 2025 08:16:58
Very good.
2.) 20 Oct 2025 08:28:54
Was solid am2 claimed a couple of crosses one really good save from isak nothing he could do about the goal.
3.) 20 Oct 2025 12:24:38
Thanks folks. Great results ofc, and hopefully the start of a settled backline with a GK everyone trusts. I think that's going to be so key to building any kind of momentum.
4.) 20 Oct 2025 12:25:20
The best compliment I can give him at the moment is that he is composed, that composure translates to the defence who look more settled.
These are early days, but you can see green shoots.
5.) 20 Oct 2025 12:33:58
Also did brilliant to close the angle on what looked a sure goal for Salah. Very fast of his line and a big punch from a corner when Van dijk was well positioned.
6.) 20 Oct 2025 17:01:30
O made that point on the chat caolan. i'd was very good keeping. He was out like a flash in his face. Went noticed by the commentator but I think he did enough to rush salah.
I like what I've seen from him to be honest.
10 Oct 2025 13:17:38
Just glad to see Hojlund do well recently, for both club and country. Always thought there was a player in him, though he was maybe not ready to be the main man at United. Hopefully he can kick on from here and fulfil his potential.
1.) 10 Oct 2025 15:51:36
Would rather we’d kept him than Zirkzee, although until we start playing to our strikers’ strengths, it doesn’t really matter who we play up top.
2.) 10 Oct 2025 20:12:22
I like to see any ex player doing well as long as we are not adversely affected.
Very few players get to play for united that are not good but not everybody can be good at united.
He failed to impress and deliver here and that's not because he can't play . He just didn't play that well in our team. There are any amount of reasons for that.
Mist players that leave do well elsewhere including the ex academy guys because if you're at united you are in the elite percentile most of the time. It should be no surprise that any player that leaves does well somewhere else. They are all very good players.
3.) 11 Oct 2025 09:34:32
I want all the players who leave us to do well, it only helps us get better deals in the future. If every player who leaves us flops at their next club it's hardly going to create a line of clubs queuing up to buy the players we want to move on.
4.) 11 Oct 2025 11:29:28
If you had the choice now, would you return Sesko to the shop and exchange him for Rasmus and use the money on a midfielder?
5.) 11 Oct 2025 12:24:32
No definitely not.
6.) 11 Oct 2025 13:54:51
I actually think Hojlund is a little further along in his development than Sesko, although Sesko has a much higher ceiling (I’m sure there’s a joke to be made there about his height) .
But after last season, I don’t think starting this season with Hojlund as our main striker was really an option. We should have sold Bruno and used the money for a midfielder, or continued to play Bruno as the left CAM and used the Cunha money to reinforce in the middle of the pitch.
7.) 11 Oct 2025 16:48:57
Sesko is significantly further along than Hojlund. I don't think I've seen a single opinion of yours redseven that I agree with but this one is up there I have to say. Hojlund's issue has been his poor movement in buildup play. If you view passing maps of last year you'll see he was avoided last year. Sesko, by contrast, is already a focal point and gives a direct option we didn't have last year. Hojlund could be very good but he needs to develop in a league where he has more space. The move to Napoli is brilliant for him. Hopefully he pushes on. He's had a great start there, but you are definitely in the minority on this.
8.) 11 Oct 2025 17:56:33
The feeling’s mutual, DonRed.
I may be in the minority, but that doesn’t mean I’m wrong. I guess we’ll see come the end of the season.
9.) 11 Oct 2025 18:52:23
Redseven, at least I'm consistent. You just complained that money used on the striker should've been used on central midfield. Here is a post of yours
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28 Apr 2025 14:11:54
As much as I think Cunha would be an excellent fit for us and for Amorim's system, I still think a centre forward should be our top priority this summer. If rumors are to be believed and we're in a position to pay £63m (€74m) for Cunha and £30m (€35m) for Delap, I'd much rather see us put up the €100m needed to sign Gyokores.
Of course. Whether or not he'd actually want to sign for us is another matter entirely.
redseven
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10.) 12 Oct 2025 06:50:53
Do you really have nothing better to do than trawl through months of my old posts? How sad. And this really isn’t the gotcha you seem to think it is.
My post above says that Cuhna was an unnecessary signing if the plan was always to keep Bruno. The six-month old post you quoted also said that Cuhna was an unnecessary signing. I’m not sure what your point is supposed to be.
11.) 12 Oct 2025 13:00:18
Just look through that thread. I didn't want to embarrass you further. It's typical of the type of thing you post. I've made my point clear. I remembered that exchange quite clearly as you were ardent in that about how awful you thought Hojlund was. And here you are talking him up (or talking down Sesko depending on the point of view) . I'm not sure if you are just young but you do come across as such.
12.) 12 Oct 2025 17:21:08
The only person that you’re embarrassing is yourself.
At no point have I ever said that we should have used the money that we spent on Sesko to sign a midfielder, nor have I ever described Hojlund as awful. I’ve never talked Sesko down either. Quite the opposite, in fact. I’ve repeatedly stated that I think he has the potential to be world class, and was calling for us to sign him back in 2023 when he was still at Salzburg.
At this point, it’s difficult to tell if you’re on a wind-up or if you just lack basic comprehension skills. Either way, I’m done.
02 Sep 2025 04:17:47
Now that the dust has settled, think we have had a pretty good window overall.
Lot of outgoings that were needed (Eriksen, Lindelof, Evans; Rashford, Sancho, Antony, Garnacho), and maybe one (Hojlund) which is debatable.
Am also happy that we sorted out loans for some of the youngsters. In particular, think Amass Vitek and Collyer will really benefit.
Have liked our incomings as well. Cunha and Mbeumo should be good for us, and Leon has serious potential. We could have had more proven options on ST and GK, but Sesko and Lammens seem to be good buys given our budget is what it is. I get the concern re CM, but tbh, based on the games so far, taking our chances and avoiding clangers in defence was the priority.
Suspect we may now see a GK move to Turkey, where the window closes later.
1.) 02 Sep 2025 06:44:47
I disagree no midfielder means a bad season yet again. Wasted money on sesko instead of fixing more important problems cunha and mbeumo were enough for the forward line this season.
2.) 02 Sep 2025 11:25:10
Bit worried about Amass going to Wednesday. A lot of problems there just now.
3.) 02 Sep 2025 17:30:37
Could be the making of him as well. Some individuals are forged in adversity.
20 Aug 2025 10:49:02
Any views on Diogo Costa? Seems to be available at a good price and was apparently our #1 target at one point. if we could get him and have Inter take Onana it would probably work out well.
1.) 20 Aug 2025 12:26:24
Looks like his valuation has mysteriously halved in recent weeks for some reason.
If obtainable, he'd be immense, but I won't hold my breath.
2.) 20 Aug 2025 17:07:17
Can’t see him be available for the figures being quoted of 20 mill, if he is we probably looking, seems a bit mysterious though.
30 Jul 2025 20:43:27
Would prefer Watkins and spending more on GK and CM. But more importantly, hope this is sth RA is on board with.
20 Jul 2025 03:29:04
Agree with your assessment Ork. Think he will do well, and hope he does well - will make him more valuable for Barcelona or someone else at the end of the season.
If we can get Rashford and Sancho off the wage bill, along with some cash for Sancho, that's an extra 50m or thereabouts for the club. Given where we are, while not ideal, i'd say it's good business.
On a separate note, am quietly optimistic about Antony leaving - at least both him and Betis want each other. He may be hoping for an outside chance of Bayern, but looks like they will get Diaz.
Fingers crossed at least these 3 happen, and hopefully that gives us the flexibility to go for a GK and ST, while getting more out the door (at least Garnacho, Malacia, Bayindir) and sorting out some more loans for the kids.
18 Jul 2025 08:54:25
Just amazed at the responses treating this as a done deal.
17 Jul 2025 02:35:06
Hmm. The media narrative is always biased to make Utd look incompetent. for all we know the deal has been slow because Brentford kept changing the ask/ shopped around with Spurs/ anything else.
As such, not sure if this is the club being a shambles without knowing the full picture. but I'd be more than happy if the club publicly (and that's important) walked away from the deal.
11 Jul 2025 12:29:48
Highly doubt it. Much more likely that this is more PR from Rashford.
05 Jan 2026 17:01:37
Glasner is as good a shout as any, but why would he come to us is not clear to me right now.
05 Jan 2026 13:24:07
Lammens
Maz DeLigt Martinez Shaw
(Dalot Yoro Heaven Dorgu)
Casemiro Mainoo Bruno
(Ugarte Mount? )
Amad Cunha Mbeumo
(Sesko? )
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Backups in brackets obviously. Prefer giving minutes to Yoro and Heaven over Maguire. Also tells us how thin a squad we have.
20 Oct 2025 12:24:38
Thanks folks. Great results ofc, and hopefully the start of a settled backline with a GK everyone trusts. I think that's going to be so key to building any kind of momentum.
06 Oct 2025 00:02:52
Popped in after a while. Think this is a great example of the kind of thread one really likes, because of the nuance - there are two clearly opposing views, and I found myself nodding in agreement to both of them, because both have very well reasoned arguments.
13 Sep 2025 14:05:36
Aerial treats ?
We are talking about GKs, so you'd want them to take the h out of the threat!