I didn't even think about the fact we have two Dutch managers in the EPL now all of a sudden. Too bad they're not really competition for each other in a normal season. Would be nice to see a title face off between two Dutch managers.
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I didn't even think about the fact we have two Dutch managers in the EPL now all of a sudden. Too bad they're not really competition for each other in a normal season. Would be nice to see a title face off between two Dutch managers.
Can is actually good. Even if elsk doesnt like him. He's a great player for the DM position. Strong body and good technique. Really good buy.
Vivalaraza
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Nope. Not with the current team. CM is still way too weak, defence too. As I said if we buy good players in those 2 positions, I will expect it.
How does a battle for 8th place sound?
Spectacular from my end.
United against Barca final.
Also, EPL is so good constantly battling for the title hampers European play. When you are in leagues with 2 teams(some with only 1) it's easy to excel in Europe
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Yeah I know about last season, but let's be honest, no one imagines United repeating that
We have the manager but not the team.
The defence we built all our success on has now either left the club or is about to. Our midfield consists of two decent players and absolute dross after that. OK our forward line is potentially devastating but lack pace and width. Its the only part of the squad that doesn't need major surgery though.
Let's not forget Wenger and his battle-hardened m8 squadron being found sharply wanting against ludicrous cup opposition.
German humour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnTd32wJ6yk
I've had to make this argument a lot of times recently; it's not the level of quality in comparison to Europe, it's the level of quality in comparison to each other. There's no huge jump like there is between Bayern, Juventus, Real/Barca and the rest of their leagues. The top five or six teams are closer in comparison than the top five or six in other leagues.
Best thing about Can, in addition to what you've said, is that he has all the building blocks to be top class.
If there's one thing Rodgers is exceptional at it's unlocking this potential. He's superb at understanding what a young player needs to do to take that next step in their development.
He did it with Henderson, Flanagan, Sterling, Sturridge and Coutinho.
If he does it with Markovic and Can it'll be wonderful.
Vivalaraza
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How good was Hansen, like? Was he one of the best defenders in the world?
Can't believe Froggie left him out like that. Always forget he managed at a WC.
Souness too, was he an 80's Vidal?
Can't believe Froggie left him out like that. Always forget he managed at a WC.
Souness too, was he an 80's Vidal?
You and I both know that if you get Vidal and a bag of chips, you'll fucking conquer England.
The_Hitcher89
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It's not about the standard of the top teams that makes it a difficult league. It's the fact that anyone can easily take points off of anyone, at any time in a way that doesn't happen so often elsewhere.
Remember Van Gaal has one of the easiest starts to a league season in United history too. He should hit the ground running. Maybe it doesn't make a difference in the end, you play each team twice, but it'll definitely be good for moral if they kick off with a few wins.
Could absolutely destroy the positivity if they don't, though...
Could absolutely destroy the positivity if they don't, though...
I think they'd just hand us the CL trophy anyway
Man Utd looked like amateurs against Barcelona in that final.
cartoon_soldier
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The league is tight as hell. 6 teams that can get results of each other, bottom teams and fight tooth and nail for results. It's not a 1/2 horse race like many other leagues.
The_Hitcher89
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Souness was basically Keane before Keane, from what I've heard
Hansen was like Agger on speed
Vidal, RVP, Mata and Rooney
OH BABY
Teams will bend over and spread their buttcheeks
Brendan's battleship will be turned into a submarine
Was it a fluke that they got there though? That was the main question, not denying the result.
Vivalaraza
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It's gonna take the team a while to adjust though, they haven't had a tactical instruction in a while.
Wouldn't be surprised if the first few games are pretty shit for us, performance wise at least.
Does it matter? It was in double figures ffs :lol
cartoon_soldier
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If Liverpool loses, not being able to score a goal. Will same happen for the decision to sell Suarez?
Holy crap.
Eh, wait for Liverpool to struggle, weeping, to penetrate Hull.
Flaccid without Suarez is a fucking good theme.
Schalke managed to get into semi-finals in that CL. One of the shittiest CL in recent years.
The_Hitcher89
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It fucking sucks that I don't expect Engand will get to a World Cup final in my lifetime
Imagine the atmosphere
Imagine the atmosphere
Vivalaraza
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The one we got to was clearly a fluke.
cold and rainy?
brokenbeans
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Fuck it can we sign Benatia?
City are getting Mangala.
Chelsea want him, so what was the point in getting Zouma?
City are getting Mangala.
Chelsea want him, so what was the point in getting Zouma?
Yeah, so what we're basically saying is there are not any top teams in england. 5 years ago the top english teams consistently got into the semi's of the champs league. Now they can't get close. All of the top teams have obvious flaws.
Sure all of these fairly average teams are similar in quality, but it doesn't change the fact that they are not all that. I think the pressure is relatively limited. Everton were within 7 points of 4th, this is a team that Leon Osman played 43 games for last season
bone_and_sinew
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Van Gaal has won trophies and/or medals everywhere he's been, United will at least win something and not be a joke.
Lambda Pie
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sunday muppetry part II:
- Benfica looking to buy Argentina's keeper Sergio Romero from Sampdoria to replace Oblak.
- Benfica reached a deal with Atletico to buy DM Josuha Guilavogui. part of the deal seems to include sending Gaitan to Atletico.
- Real Madrid considering sending CM Casemiro on a loan to Benfica.
- Bebe is as good as done. should be announced next week.
- Benfica looking to buy Argentina's keeper Sergio Romero from Sampdoria to replace Oblak.
- Benfica reached a deal with Atletico to buy DM Josuha Guilavogui. part of the deal seems to include sending Gaitan to Atletico.
- Real Madrid considering sending CM Casemiro on a loan to Benfica.
- Bebe is as good as done. should be announced next week.
Expecting top 4.
Think Gaal will do well in terms of showing progress in the teams play and building something similar to how Brendan has built a team at Liverpool. First few fixtures we should be winning. Ultimately, it may take a season or 2 to get the team playing exactly how he wants and hopefully he gets the time. We still need some better players to come in.
Think Gaal will do well in terms of showing progress in the teams play and building something similar to how Brendan has built a team at Liverpool. First few fixtures we should be winning. Ultimately, it may take a season or 2 to get the team playing exactly how he wants and hopefully he gets the time. We still need some better players to come in.
The_Hitcher89
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It wasn't really a decision though. If Barca came close to his release clause, in the midst of another long ban for biting we didn't really have much choice. He was willing to act like a knob to get a move to Arsenal, fuck knows what he and Barca would have cooked up between them if we stopped him from moving.
We could maybe have held out until Barca offered the #fullamount but there was never really a situation where he played for us next season.
So even if we spend it all on Bertrand and get relegated, I won't consider selling Suarez to have been the wrong decision.
Broder Salsa
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The point was clearly that Terry isn't going to last forever and that Luiz was just sold, leaving only Cahill, Terry and Ivan (partly, depending on the fullback Chelsea is getting) for the CB positions. Mangala or Benatia for this season would probably only make sense if Zouma is loaned out, but it's not completely crazy for the future.
Willkiller
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We're signing players. I can't believe it either
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