Sir Toon

I understand the reasoning why Rafa 'rested' him last week with his new contract to go with him not being at the training ground long enough to work on a game plan for Southampton and the belief that the same starting side could continue where they left off but I reckon he'll be back starting at Burnley next Monday night.

How many people commenting on Merino were actually at the game? It was plain to see the difference it made when he came on as it not only gave Shelvey the confidence to kick on and improve but it seemed to spur on various others from being static to then deciding to want to move into space. He has an aura about him which defies his years. It's reminiscent of Hamann when he was here for a year but on a greater scale.

I also believe that if this takeover has any truth in it then there'll only be one real interested group. Wouldn't be surprised if that group already thinks the same and we've got months of speculation ahead. If I remember rightly, the last time Ashley advertised the club for sale there seemed to be loads of interest before it died a death with the Moat lies. We know the logic behind the last pretend sale and it worked but if the logic behind this latest one is to try and sweep the lies that Rafa was told under the carpet then there is no escape this time round. The club could then implode with a price collapse. Christ, im talking my way into believing this could be on now.

Don't remember Zaha barely doing anything apart from one bit of play early in the game, Townsend at least managed more than that but not much. From where I was in the gallowgate, he looked a danger every time he got or was near the ball in the first half. second half not so much. Dont know how it looked on TV though.

First half especially, Zaha was the best player on the pitch and id have him in a heart beat over Townsend

Aye, was watching Lascelles apparently.

If anyone thinks Sting is going to buy us then they're walking on the moon.

I would say it's going exactly as Ashley's 'people' have planned it.

.com have similar views to me in that this could all be nicely staged. Whoever invented that phrase 'It's the hope that kills you' missed a merchandise trick up here mind.

Christ the wife is mesmerising when she speaks like she is hypnotising you. Wouldn't be surprised if Ashley ends up selling her SD as well by accident.

Im still in the non-believing camp but what a 125 year birthday present this would be if the club generally became United again.

It's not really about what's in the books for me but what potential there is in the years to come when all revenue streams can be run correctly.

Could people lay off calling the lass a MILF as it's ruining the vision. Moreso with her being younger than me.

Meanwhile, somewhere on a pub floor down South, Ashley and his merry men recover from another laughter filled heavy night on the sauce after feeding the media with untruths. It's odds on with an excuse to feed Rafa when he goes with his cap for a January spend to blame 'The Takeover' What's that now? Is this a sequel or the 4th follow on? Each one so predictable but blockbusters in their own right. *goes off to a room with hands on ears.... THIS WONT HAPPEN. THIS WONT HAPPEN. THIS WONT HAPPEN...... :frantic: :frantic:

But he's confirming the FT story and there are actual figures being bandied about with no one denying them from either PCP or the club. For the first time I am starting to think this could be happening. If someone told me that Ashley said tomorrow was Friday, I wouldn't believe it.

Everyone needs to chill. I dont even think we're at the Barry Moat stage of this 'deal' yet and that was the biggest red herring so far. Based on Ashley's lie filled career he's had here it's best to hope for nowt and expect to be let down. Anything else is a bonus. Now the lack of denials from someone credible is the stumbling block in my negativity but this is Ashley they're dealing with so im expecting It'll end in tears. :frantic:

Still think there's no takeover and everyone is being fed by Ashley's crooks.

Saw this on twitter before and have dismissed it as nowt although if it's true and we never get private planes from there ever then there could be something in it. Not likely though.

Wonder who will be this time's Barry Moat before the smokescreen subsides?

Think of what we've had under Ashley, even Moncur who may be respected as a player and the Fairs Cup we won with him but he doesn't bring much, in my opinion, to the role he has. Keegan with his many good traits as well as knowledge could bring a lot more. It wont happen though but for me it's good to speculate rather than dwell on these past 10 years.

Id say the same applies to many of the fans. Keegan was the first coming of what Rafa has brought in the past year and a bit but on a much bigger scale.

Ive explained what I meant by saying more like a Charnley role although not in making the teas.

Cant see how wanting a club legend here in an honest role to improve the club is a reason for us to be mocked. I agree, maybe not in a role that conflicts with Rafa but for someone to have both played and managed us and completely 'get' what we all want, it's a no brainer. He could do Charnley's role in his sleep for one.