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will fergie sign a midfielder in january?

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posted on 28/11/11

comment by General (U11002)
posted 4 minutes ago

What do you mean by as well?
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In addition to playing well against Newcastle. Hes a class player Giggs, even at 38!

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Yes he is, and I am not disputing that. My problem is he gives the ball away too easilly when in the middle, and it can be freustrating to watch.

In the first half he gave away possesion a fair bit. He was OK late in the game mainly because Newcastle set their stall out to hang on.

If you watch the game again, and I have, from around 55 minutes to around 70 minutes Newcastle pretty much dominated possession because we could not keep hold of the ball.

posted on 28/11/11

The problem is none of our midfielders are good at retaining possession...none. Thats why we are crying out for a quality midfielder.

posted on 28/11/11

What part of the ground were you sat in?

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I had the panopramic view of my 50 inch Hig Def with instand replay TV Screen. I don't live in the UK anymore.


And don't try to pretend you can see more of the game from being there because that is utter bollox.

posted on 28/11/11

And don't try to pretend you can see more of the game from being there because that is utter bollox.
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Woah there fella, don't get defensive, I just assumed you were at the match. I had no idea you didn't attend matches.

Watching in the stands can be helpful though as you see far more of the players movement off the ball. You also get a sense of whats in front of players making passes, the options they have, the movement and space they create from making runs without the ball and all that type of thing.

If you're ever visiting the UK make sure you go to Old Trafford. I'm not a Man U fan but I've been before and its a great stadium, really takes your breath away.

posted on 28/11/11

comment by Mozee (U4302)
posted 3 minutes ago

The problem is none of our midfielders are good at retaining possession...none.

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The stats would say that very few teams have more possesion than us. Barcelona for sure, Arsenal, Chelsea, City and Liverpool at home. Before Evans was sent off United with its 'poor' midfield had more possesion than City.

posted on 28/11/11

What part of the ground were you sat in?

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I had the panopramic view of my 50 inch Hig Def with instand replay TV Screen. I don't live in the UK anymore.


And don't try to pretend you can see more of the game from being there because that is utter bollox.

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I'm quite sure you can see more when your at the game...

posted on 28/11/11

comment by General (U11002)
posted 3 seconds ago

And don't try to pretend you can see more of the game from being there because that is utter bollox.
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Woah there fella, don't get defensive, I just assumed you were at the match. I had no idea you didn't attend matches.

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It would be very difficult for me now. I used to go when ever I could back in the day, but work always dictated that I am afraid.

I have very rarely lived in the UK since I was 18.

posted on 28/11/11

Don't know if this has been said only read first few comments. ........................

If SAF was in the market do you think he'd be coming out saying " we have a wee crisis in midfield; so, fellow managers, any of your players we enquire about, just add 50% to your asking price. Just thought I'd warn you so you can see me coming in the distance"

posted on 28/11/11

comment by Keano's Magic Hat (U10101)
posted 2 minutes ago

What part of the ground were you sat in?

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I had the panopramic view of my 50 inch Hig Def with instand replay TV Screen. I don't live in the UK anymore.


And don't try to pretend you can see more of the game from being there because that is utter bollox.

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I'm quite sure you can see more when your at the game...

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Not even close. You only have the benefit of one angle at the game, and no replays.

You sometimes miss part of the game because people jump up in front of you. I lost count of goals I missed because some idiot jumped up right in front of me at the wrong moment.

Don't get me wrong, you can not beat the atmosphere of seeing any sport live, nothng compares to it.

posted on 28/11/11

Watching live means that you form your own opinion...watching it on tv means your opinion is formed for you by the program controller, you then form an 'opinion' based on what he/she wants you to see...sort of like a second hand opinion!

posted on 28/11/11

You see more of the movement of the players off the ball live.

Everything else is better on the big screen including the program controllers perspective.

posted on 28/11/11

nah he wont..January not a good time to buy...he will have identified a few but patience is a virtue..the right signing will be made

posted on 29/11/11

comment by Betamax boy (U1181)

posted 12 hours, 10 minutes ago

nah he wont..January not a good time to buy...he will have identified a few but patience is a virtue..the right signing will be made
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Unfortunately some of our fans can't seem to grasp this basic concept. They also forget most quality players are cup tied in Europe and would be silly to sign some of their choices.

Cheers

comment by RB&W (U2335)

posted on 29/11/11

Unfortunately some of our fans can't seem to grasp this basic concept. They also forget most quality players are cup tied in Europe and would be silly to sign some of their choices.
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Are they really United fans?

posted on 29/11/11

That is the question my friend. They sound more like plastics and glory hunters to me though.

posted on 29/11/11

comment by BillyBobTaunton (U4886)
posted 15 hours, 6 minutes ago

Watching live means that you form your own opinion...watching it on tv means your opinion is formed for you by the program controller, you then form an 'opinion' based on what he/she wants you to see...sort of like a second hand opinion!

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Billy,

This ranks up there among your most ill thought out comments.

I like to think most people are capable of forming their own opinion, not have it made for them by a commentator.

You, obviously, cant form your own opinion, and are verty easily led.

So from now on I will treat any comment you make on a Unted game with utter contempt, as you have just told us it is not really your opinion but the commentators.

Or are we to believe you go to all Uniteds games?

posted on 29/11/11

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)

I believe you've got Billy there. He walked right into that one

posted on 29/11/11

I'm genuinely intrigued as to how he'll try and twist that

posted on 29/11/11

comment by Thunderkiss_65. (U2407)
posted 10 minutes ago

I'm genuinely intrigued as to how he'll try and twist that

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So am I. But we all know he will.

I have this book marked next time the twerp decides to share his, or more likely, someone elses opinions with us.

comment by RB&W (U2335)

posted on 29/11/11

BillyBob will probably claim that he watches football on TV with the sound turned down.

posted on 29/11/11

Don't give him ideas recently, on the rare occasions I'm not having to watch the game slyly at work I've taken to having Talksport on over the top of the muted game. What is actually happening and what Talksport will tell you is happening are pretty far apart

posted on 29/11/11

VC

"Billy,

This ranks up there among your most ill thought out comments.

I like to think most people are capable of forming their own opinion, not have it made for them by a commentator.

You, obviously, cant form your own opinion, and are verty easily led.

So from now on I will treat any comment you make on a Unted game with utter contempt, as you have just told us it is not really your opinion but the commentators.

Or are we to believe you go to all Uniteds games?"
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Who mentioned commentators? I certainly didn't!

Next time you get all excited thinking I have said something silly then I suggest you actually get it right. Rather than going off half-cocked and forcing me to have to correct your error!

posted on 29/11/11

VC

As for my comment about 'opinion being subject to what the PROGRAM CONTROLLER wants you to see', then that is common sense is it not? It is as I said a 'second hand opinion' of the game, based on what someone else thinks is important to see...this means that I am guilty of never having an original opinion, and if that means that you treat my comments with 'utter contempt' then fair enough!

PS..You fall into the same bracket as me, so you should be aware that your comments thus have exactly the same validity as mine, I am happy with that...are you?

posted on 29/11/11

comment by BillyBobTaunton (U4886)
posted 16 minutes ago

VC

"Billy,

This ranks up there among your most ill thought out comments.

I like to think most people are capable of forming their own opinion, not have it made for them by a commentator.

You, obviously, cant form your own opinion, and are verty easily led.

So from now on I will treat any comment you make on a Unted game with utter contempt, as you have just told us it is not really your opinion but the commentators.

Or are we to believe you go to all Uniteds games?"
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Who mentioned commentators? I certainly didn't!

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Controllers then. Stilll doesn't change antything does it.

You cocked up Billy. Move on now. You opinions are not really your own, they are formed by some controller.

posted on 29/11/11

As for my comment about 'opinion being subject to what the PROGRAM CONTROLLER wants you to see', then that is common sense is it not?

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Only to someone who has a very small brain, can't think for themselves and is easilly led.

I do not fit this bill, but you, by your own admission obviously do.

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