It's not like you didn't do any signings this year lol
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It's not like you didn't do any signings this year lol
Frustrated_me
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Electrifying.
I will be so sad to see him go. Ozil was one thing, but Di maria was like the win button substitute.
figadapaura
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Welbeck is staying!
Press conference notes
How pleased are you to be here Rojo?
" Thank you very much, i am very happy to be here at the biggest club i the world, great honour, pleased to bring the best i can to this club"
The move seemed to take a long time, were you ever worried it would not happen?
"No, it was a little bit hard, long process, the most important thing is im here now and ready"
Have you had any contact with any of your 3 Argentine contacts at Man City?
"Received messages from all, congratulated"
How pleased to bring in Rojo, to bring in a CB (To Gaal)
"I played him in the WC, so I had to analyse Argentina, that video I was already enthusiastic about him because my philosophy is that you have to buy only players who fit in the profile and I think Rojo fits in the profile as a LCB and LWB. He played for Argentina as a LWB but for Lisbon as a LCB so I think he will fit in our profile, he played a fantastic WC so im pleased"
Marcus how confident are you United will be better under Gaal
"For me its the most important football league in the world, there are alot of young players who come to improve their game, i hope im one of them"
What are the qualities that you need for the profile (to Gaal)
"First of all you need alot of brains to be aware of spaces because we are defending spaces. He has to be a very good header, because the PL plays with long balls and also his build up has to be good and I like the way he played in the WC (about Rojo) and he has to be aggressive in the right moments. When I have to say something about him, to criticise, he has to control himself, in every moment and that maybe he can imrpove, and i can help him"
You said the first few months would be difficult ould you ask the United fans to be patient with what you do here?
"It is always like that. For 2 months I was the king of Manchester, now I am the devil, it is the football world and the media, I think the fans of Machester are Intelligent. I have said in all press conferences that it shall be difficult for the players especially ad also the fans, I said this also to Woodward and the Glazer family that it is always like that. They have hired me because of my philosophy, not because im a nice person, I am! I am not hired to be fired, I am hired to build up a team and thats a process and that process needs time, I bring another philosophy in the club and thats difficult because I have to give alot of information. We are now in that process, for example, I have to drive at the left side and I have to pay alot of attention to drive properly, it cost me alot of energy, so this player (rojo) also, he doesnt speak any English, what does it mean? He has to adapt to a new culture, new philosophy, it takes time, for Marcus and the other players. You have to believe in it, and my curriculum should convince them. It needs time, its not an overnight job"
Paul Scholes said he is scared about what may happen to United, he is scared they are preparing to not win things for a long time.
"I can imagine fans are also scared because they have seen the last year and also the first home match and then I can imagine that, but also they have to believe in the philosophy that we bring in this club. The players are believing that, they have shown that already in the US but now have to show here, that needs time. Paul Scholes have to believe in that philosophy"
Fans think you need more players?
"The fans can think that, its not so easy to buy and sell on the market because you have also to take account the market. We respect every player, I certainly do, you cannot say that it is the error of the players that they play here at United, so you have to give them respect. I have tried to do that, I have said everyoe gets a fair chance, now the first two weeks I have spoke to alot of players and more in the next two weeks. We are doing that in the right sequence, that is fair, polite and with alot of respect to the players themselves.
Have you told players here they are not wanted? (Referencing Wellbeck)
"They are talking, but |I know what I have said to Danny ad he knows exactly what I have said, I think the media is guessing, they were not in the room and I dont speak about that because its private, I assume he is not saying about our conversation. And in that conversation was also Giggs who doesnt say anything, this is the way it should be."
Embargo up, 10:30pm
How pleased are you to be here Rojo?
" Thank you very much, i am very happy to be here at the biggest club i the world, great honour, pleased to bring the best i can to this club"
The move seemed to take a long time, were you ever worried it would not happen?
"No, it was a little bit hard, long process, the most important thing is im here now and ready"
Have you had any contact with any of your 3 Argentine contacts at Man City?
"Received messages from all, congratulated"
How pleased to bring in Rojo, to bring in a CB (To Gaal)
"I played him in the WC, so I had to analyse Argentina, that video I was already enthusiastic about him because my philosophy is that you have to buy only players who fit in the profile and I think Rojo fits in the profile as a LCB and LWB. He played for Argentina as a LWB but for Lisbon as a LCB so I think he will fit in our profile, he played a fantastic WC so im pleased"
Marcus how confident are you United will be better under Gaal
"For me its the most important football league in the world, there are alot of young players who come to improve their game, i hope im one of them"
What are the qualities that you need for the profile (to Gaal)
"First of all you need alot of brains to be aware of spaces because we are defending spaces. He has to be a very good header, because the PL plays with long balls and also his build up has to be good and I like the way he played in the WC (about Rojo) and he has to be aggressive in the right moments. When I have to say something about him, to criticise, he has to control himself, in every moment and that maybe he can imrpove, and i can help him"
You said the first few months would be difficult ould you ask the United fans to be patient with what you do here?
"It is always like that. For 2 months I was the king of Manchester, now I am the devil, it is the football world and the media, I think the fans of Machester are Intelligent. I have said in all press conferences that it shall be difficult for the players especially ad also the fans, I said this also to Woodward and the Glazer family that it is always like that. They have hired me because of my philosophy, not because im a nice person, I am! I am not hired to be fired, I am hired to build up a team and thats a process and that process needs time, I bring another philosophy in the club and thats difficult because I have to give alot of information. We are now in that process, for example, I have to drive at the left side and I have to pay alot of attention to drive properly, it cost me alot of energy, so this player (rojo) also, he doesnt speak any English, what does it mean? He has to adapt to a new culture, new philosophy, it takes time, for Marcus and the other players. You have to believe in it, and my curriculum should convince them. It needs time, its not an overnight job"
Paul Scholes said he is scared about what may happen to United, he is scared they are preparing to not win things for a long time.
"I can imagine fans are also scared because they have seen the last year and also the first home match and then I can imagine that, but also they have to believe in the philosophy that we bring in this club. The players are believing that, they have shown that already in the US but now have to show here, that needs time. Paul Scholes have to believe in that philosophy"
Fans think you need more players?
"The fans can think that, its not so easy to buy and sell on the market because you have also to take account the market. We respect every player, I certainly do, you cannot say that it is the error of the players that they play here at United, so you have to give them respect. I have tried to do that, I have said everyoe gets a fair chance, now the first two weeks I have spoke to alot of players and more in the next two weeks. We are doing that in the right sequence, that is fair, polite and with alot of respect to the players themselves.
Have you told players here they are not wanted? (Referencing Wellbeck)
"They are talking, but |I know what I have said to Danny ad he knows exactly what I have said, I think the media is guessing, they were not in the room and I dont speak about that because its private, I assume he is not saying about our conversation. And in that conversation was also Giggs who doesnt say anything, this is the way it should be."
Embargo up, 10:30pm
I thought Skrtel was at fault for the goal.
For instance he didn't follow Lovren when he stepped out to tackle Tadic before his assist for Clyne. Because Skrtel turned off and didn't move over, that left the huge space for Clyne to run into.
figadapaura
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We have to wait until half 10 for the rest? Ffs.
KidA Seven
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If we sign all 3 players we will play 4-3-3.
Di Maria/Januzaj - RVP/Rooney - Rooney/Januzaj
Herrera - Khedira - Mata
Rojo/Shaw - Benatia - Evans - Jones
De Gea
Freewheelin'
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cartoon_soldier
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And we sell Mata?
Vivalaraza
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figadapaura
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I guess I've always ignored that bit.
KidA Seven
Member
I forgot about him. Then the formation will be a 4-3-3 with Mata as the 10, Angel and Januzaj as the wingers and RVP as the striker.
we're not buying
Freewheelin'
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Perfect Blue
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Surprise Jose isn't trying to get Di Maria. I'd gladly sell Oscar to get him.
Baconsaurus Rex
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Is that Pique? Fucking infidel.
Saw Pique and read it as "Enforcing Shakira in Raqqa"
Khedira never really played as a DM for Real Madrid he was more of a box to box midfielder with Alonso as the DM. The only time that I can recall him playing DM was in the Champions League final and that was because Alonso was suspended and Ancelotti did not trust Illarramendi at all.
Vivalaraza
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pls I wish I had a high paying job to quit
Could be mentally tired like Szczesny last season innit
He'll be more of a CM than DM but that's the role he'll have to play for United/Arsenal if he wants to play in the EPL.
I find it so strange that so many sites are reporting on it as an actual story and not like it was an amazing parody. I hope the creator takes credit at some point because it was fucking brilliant.
This comment on that story is pretty decent bantz.
Vivalaraza
Member
What he said about Welbeck sounds a bit like he's calling him out for leaking the news.
Either way definitely no denial. Can't see where he would go though. If we are not going to sell to any of the teams above us I can't see who else would pay the cash/be able to convince him to join.
Either way definitely no denial. Can't see where he would go though. If we are not going to sell to any of the teams above us I can't see who else would pay the cash/be able to convince him to join.
Grover Cleveland
Member
The kicker is that he's acting like he has a grand operation going with representatives and editors and everything.
Fantastic troll
Frustrated_me
Member
Fucking Barca even made a bid for Di Maria it seems, jesus christ. Perez you're fucking up HARD.
http://youtu.be/F9taNXIOKxk
YES you orange head, call out Keane.
Interested to know about the embargoed bit.
Wouldn't take much in the transfer talk, he'll be hush hush about it.
YES you orange head, call out Keane.
Interested to know about the embargoed bit.
Wouldn't take much in the transfer talk, he'll be hush hush about it.
Doing his bit for ASL
We should all do our bit for ASL
Killer ASL?
Also his challenge might kill Wenger
cartoon_soldier
Member
24 hours to it's a tough market
haha
haha
Vivalaraza
Member
I'm sure they did.
Edit - Herrera is injured. Rojo doesn't have a work permit so presume he can't play. Fucking hell.
KidA Seven
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figadapaura
Member
lol can't wait for Keane's
cartoon_soldier
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Mr.Marston
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KidA Seven
Member
Herrera injured
Da DreadLord
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Nothing.
Cattermole would have snapped Herrera's legs off anyway.
Hard to believe it's the second week of 14/15 and Cleverley and Fletcher will be United's midfield pairing.
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