I mean, we’ll miss all his goals but we’ll find a way to manage.

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You were lolling hard when you composed the final sentence.

If we can break even on him, and there are forwards available who are attainable and that Wilcox, Vivek and Amorim agree would better suit the new system, then why not?

We would need a CM bringing in before we let him go though.

Zirkamp to Zirkhorst. The life of a Man U fan.

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Zirkamp to Zirkhorst. The life of a Man U fan.
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You've won 1 league title in 34 years. I'm convinced you were in a coma for most of these as you don't seem to remember any of it.

We know how bad it is for us you don't have to keep reminding us. We have seen you go through it.

comment by RRRU-ben a-moo-REENG (U17054)
posted 20 minutes ago
If we can break even on him, and there are forwards available who are attainable and that Wilcox, Vivek and Amorim agree would better suit the new system, then why not?

We would need a CM bringing in before we let him go though.
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Didn't realise the Department of Government Efficiency had anything to do with this.

comment by RRRU-ben a-moo-REENG (U17054)
posted 31 minutes ago
If we can break even on him, and there are forwards available who are attainable and that Wilcox, Vivek and Amorim agree would better suit the new system, then why not?

We would need a CM bringing in before we let him go though.
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Compound Christmas hangovers is REAL.

Too early to write him off. Has very good technique, touches and vision. He’ll never be a 9 but will be very hand in a false 9 Havertz/Firmino role.

Doesn't have the mobility to succeed here. Forwards who don't have a lot of pace need to have a really strong all around game to compensate. He doesn't.

I'd take the money personally if it's true. Wheatley will be better than him and Obi Martin looks a real talent too.

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comment by RRRU-ben a-moo-REENG (U17054)
posted 20 minutes ago
If we can break even on him, and there are forwards available who are attainable and that Wilcox, Vivek and Amorim agree would better suit the new system, then why not?

We would need a CM bringing in before we let him go though.
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Didn't realise the Department of Government Efficiency had anything to do with this.
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Holy fack, if it isn’t the hangover, autocorrect is after me

I’d not be against this at all. There’s a player in there but for his own development he’s be best off back in Italy and playing in a more stable and established team.

Put the money towards Cunha.

He's not very good. Wouldn't make the bench at any other top side so I'm really not sure why we bought him.
Weghorst provided more than he has and that is saying something.

If we can get our money back we should sell him, I’m not sure he’s any worse than Hojlund though.

If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.

comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 1 minute ago
If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.
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A foretaste of Berba's 2025 agenda

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 1 minute ago
If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.
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A foretaste of Berba's 2025 agenda
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Guilty as charged!

comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 8 minutes ago
If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.
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Last thing we need is another really young striker. We have Hojlund already and a few very talented kids in the academy.

This squad needs a lot of obviously but we are really crying out for a top striker in his prime more than anything else.

I think Zz is a talented player and one who could come good in a system that benefits from the specific attributes of his unusual profile. Maybe in an Amorim team where he had the right kinds of players for his template it could be worth hanging onto him and easing him into this league while innovating the game plan. In the current circumstances (severely lacking in Plan A players of sufficient quality / athleticism, while lacking funds to invest) it would seem very sensible to release players who aren't an easy fit and who have market value.

comment by Tyranny of the majority (SE85) (U21241)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 8 minutes ago
If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.
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Last thing we need is another really young striker. We have Hojlund already and a few very talented kids in the academy.

This squad needs a lot of obviously but we are really crying out for a top striker in his prime more than anything else.
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And how are we paying for a striker in his prime who can guarantee goals in the PL? Fire sale of the squad and put the annual transfer budget into CF?

comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 1 minute ago
If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.
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A foretaste of Berba's 2025 agenda
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Guilty as charged!
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comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Tyranny of the majority (SE85) (U21241)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 8 minutes ago
If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.
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Last thing we need is another really young striker. We have Hojlund already and a few very talented kids in the academy.

This squad needs a lot of obviously but we are really crying out for a top striker in his prime more than anything else.
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And how are we paying for a striker in his prime who can guarantee goals in the PL? Fire sale of the squad and put the annual transfer budget into CF?
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We most likely aren't.

Do you think these younger options are going to be given to us for free though? Ipswich are going to want £50/60m for Delap anyway.

I don't think we have any money this January either unless we sell somebody.

Loans are possible to get us through to the summer.

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 9 minutes ago
I think Zz is a talented player and one who could come good in a system that benefits from the specific attributes of his unusual profile. Maybe in an Amorim team where he had the right kinds of players for his template it could be worth hanging onto him and easing him into this league while innovating the game plan. In the current circumstances (severely lacking in Plan A players of sufficient quality / athleticism, while lacking funds to invest) it would seem very sensible to release players who aren't an easy fit and who have market value.
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You're so far off the truth here. Amorim's teams have been dynamic and energetic haven't they? He's anything but those two things.

He's going to be moved on as he simply doesn't fit this
managers style at all. I genuinely don't think he's that good either.

If Zirkzee does leave for serie A in january, which is unlikely, it will be on loan.

Either way we need a forward. If a loan option is the easiest or most feasible I'd put Evan Ferguson in the hat.

comment by Tyranny of the majority (SE85) (U21241)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 8 minutes ago
If we could get our money back for him, what do people think of Strand Larson or Liam Delap as options? Both are scoring goals in poor teams at PL level, neither are in their prime years yet and neither would cost the earth the acquire.
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Last thing we need is another really young striker. We have Hojlund already and a few very talented kids in the academy.

This squad needs a lot of obviously but we are really crying out for a top striker in his prime more than anything else.
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We’re crying out for several top players entering their prime years but that’s obviously totally unrealistic. We need to be much, much more shrewd in the transfer market.

I’d absolutely love for us to go and sign Cunha. He’ll cost a lot but he ticks every box for that LF role (and can get an option at CF, too). I’m not sure there’s a top CF out there right now that guarantees goals.

I think we’d benefit more right now by strengthening the team in multiple positions rather than going all out on a CF.

A LWB, RWB and an attacking player of some repute (whether that’s CF or LF/RF) would make a massive difference, and we’d still need at least one more CM player as well. If we’re going to make our limited budget stretch further, we need to find some cheap talent, free transfers and quality players that can cover more than one position.

comment by Playmaker (U22780)
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If Zirkzee does leave for serie A in january, which is unlikely, it will be on loan.

Either way we need a forward. If a loan option is the easiest or most feasible I'd put Evan Ferguson in the hat.
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Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t he come with a heap of injury issues? We have to avoid players with poor injury records.

Strand Larson would be a very affordable. I think he’s on loan to Wolves from Celta Vigo isn’t he?

As he was signed be a different manager, then if Amorin ok”d it.. go for it. Though I’m a bit baffled about your complete black and white view of him from almost day one, Robb. He’s one of our more exciting players to watch and could come good as the team hopefully improves.