comment by Devil (U6522)
posted 29 minutes ago
comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 2 hours, 43 minutes ago

I just don't see what anyone else expected apart from this. The 'Amorim has made a big mistake, lol what a disaster' take is funny and seeing United crumble is great fun, but I just doubt he was brought in to fix this season. He's there to, presumably, completely clear the decks and change the club and that's going to take a lot of time.
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We'll see soon enough.

My gut tells me it won't work as intended despite the good intentions of Amorim & Ineos. My gut also tells me Amorim has f@cked up - may still have a respectable career (United being a blip on it) but will never be in the same position of strength like he was at Sporting ever again.

Rashford is the deal they need to get right. Phase 1 of the rebuild could be done on his sale alone if they get enough money (logged as pure profit) for him. Need to get Saudi on the phone
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I am sure they still had some expectations for this season and expected more than they've seen but I'd be amazed if they thought Amorim could transform this season or that he'd join without assurances about getting time.

I think they'll correct themselves enough to finish around 8th-10th, despite all the relegation banter. He'll be expected to start next season strong.

Anyway hopefully, they'll be well away in our rear view mirror for next couple seasons.

Fikayo Tomori has been offered to Chelsea - a return is only possible with the sale of Axel Disasi. Juventus are the most interested in Tomori right now. (@sachatavolieri)
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Not sure I'd take him back because he's another sick note

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 16 minutes ago

comment by Devil (U6522)
posted 29 minutes ago
comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 2 hours, 43 minutes ago

I just don't see what anyone else expected apart from this. The 'Amorim has made a big mistake, lol what a disaster' take is funny and seeing United crumble is great fun, but I just doubt he was brought in to fix this season. He's there to, presumably, completely clear the decks and change the club and that's going to take a lot of time.
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We'll see soon enough.

My gut tells me it won't work as intended despite the good intentions of Amorim & Ineos. My gut also tells me Amorim has f@cked up - may still have a respectable career (United being a blip on it) but will never be in the same position of strength like he was at Sporting ever again.

Rashford is the deal they need to get right. Phase 1 of the rebuild could be done on his sale alone if they get enough money (logged as pure profit) for him. Need to get Saudi on the phone
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I am sure they still had some expectations for this season and expected more than they've seen but I'd be amazed if they thought Amorim could transform this season or that he'd join without assurances about getting time.

I think they'll correct themselves enough to finish around 8th-10th, despite all the relegation banter. He'll be expected to start next season strong.

Anyway hopefully, they'll be well away in our rear view mirror for next couple seasons.
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If they do this properly with both feet, it'll be interesting to see how they'll go about it.

They've brought in Vivell so imagine they'll be some focus on young players. Amorim's used to a moneyball approach, I expect him at some point to quote something like "we don't need Vitkor Gyokeres, we need to sign our own Viktor Gyokeres". Blanc's got experience with clubs used to hoovering up domestic based talent, Fletcher may echo this being the Fergie influence in the conversation.

Lots of different takes from lots of different people there.

Happy new year, guys 🍻

I doubt PRashford would go to Saudi even if they offer boatloads of ££

Yeah I can't see it either. United would love it though

comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 30 minutes ago
I doubt PRashford would go to Saudi even if they offer boatloads of ££
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I am still mildly nervous we buy him on a whim

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
Fikayo Tomori has been offered to Chelsea - a return is only possible with the sale of Axel Disasi. Juventus are the most interested in Tomori right now. (@sachatavolieri)
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Not sure I'd take him back because he's another sick note
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I'd love him back at Chelsea. Didn't know he was very injury prone though as haven't watched Milan that much. Thought he was smashing it there for the most part.

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
Fikayo Tomori has been offered to Chelsea - a return is only possible with the sale of Axel Disasi. Juventus are the most interested in Tomori right now. (@sachatavolieri)
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Not sure I'd take him back because he's another sick note
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I'd love him back at Chelsea. Didn't know he was very injury prone though as haven't watched Milan that much. Thought he was smashing it there for the most part.
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Hasn't really featured this season, on the bench a lot. Probably why Milan are trying to get rid.

I heard he did well in his first season there

I'd still have him here as a really good squad option and senior CB, especially if it's essentially swapping out Disaster for Tomori.

Hardly seems worth the effort - getting rid of a poor centre back and replacing him with a mediocre one. I’d prefer to wait until we can get a good player.

Not sure about Tomori being a mediocre CB tbh. Looks like Spurs are showing some interest in Tomori anyway.

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
Not sure about Tomori being a mediocre CB tbh. Looks like Spurs are showing some interest in Tomori anyway.
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Can see why, they play a crazy high line and Tomori is rapid

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 5 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 30 minutes ago
I doubt PRashford would go to Saudi even if they offer boatloads of ££
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I am still mildly nervous we buy him on a whim
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Nah already did that with Sancho

We all want the Rashford/Sancho reunion.

comment by BlueJ2 (U4630)
posted 7 hours, 19 minutes ago
Hardly seems worth the effort - getting rid of a poor centre back and replacing him with a mediocre one. I’d prefer to wait until we can get a good player.
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When did he become mediocre?

comment by BlueJ2 (U4630)
posted 11 hours, 10 minutes ago
Hardly seems worth the effort - getting rid of a poor centre back and replacing him with a mediocre one. I’d prefer to wait until we can get a good player.
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this thing...really

comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted about 7 hours ago
comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 5 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 30 minutes ago
I doubt PRashford would go to Saudi even if they offer boatloads of ££
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I am still mildly nervous we buy him on a whim
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Nah already did that with Sancho
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He's been ok - in general

More pressing....what is Maresca going to do to halt our mini stall this week

We absolutely need to be in that top 4

Although I may well be going for a draw anyway

comment by RtM (U1097)
posted 5 hours, 22 minutes ago
comment by BlueJ2 (U4630)
posted 7 hours, 19 minutes ago
Hardly seems worth the effort - getting rid of a poor centre back and replacing him with a mediocre one. I’d prefer to wait until we can get a good player.
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When did he become mediocre?
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Yeah we're better off buying vastly superior CB's like Disasi and Badiashile. They've served us well and given us value for money

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 16 hours ago

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
Not sure about Tomori being a mediocre CB tbh. Looks like Spurs are showing some interest in Tomori anyway.
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Can see why, they play a crazy high line and Tomori is rapid
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He's also former Chelsea - the main qualifier

comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 12 hours, 54 minutes ago

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 5 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 30 minutes ago
I doubt PRashford would go to Saudi even if they offer boatloads of ££
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I am still mildly nervous we buy him on a whim
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Nah already did that with Sancho
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That's cos we've got former City people in-house who'd have pleaded his case, and after Palmer's success they'd have had a lot of sway.

I'd be astonished if we even looked at Rashford. He doesn't fit into any part of our transfer policy.

We're not going for Rashford. Zero chance.

Wouldn't mind it on a 6 months loan.

I'm guessing Mudryk won't play this season so we need cover at LW and Rashford can do a job up front as well