BottledDog Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've just posted this to a mate on Facebook and it sums up my thoughts about those two: I don't want either of them. I'll be really disappointed if we splurge that sort of money on those two. Yeah Baines is class but he's 28. He doesn't really offer a whole lot more to Evra in defence or attack, if anything. A major asset of his is his set pieces and he isn't going to be taking anything over Van Persie, who is a better penalty taker and free kick taker than he is. It's not because he's not good that I don't want him, it's because we don't need him. Left back is simply not an issue. Fellaini is only good if you play him behind the striker and use his as a battering ram, i.e. lumping the long ball to his head or chest. He can't pass a ball more than five yards in front of him and has zero vision. He's simply not a Manchester United player. If we bought him we'd have to change our style to facilitate him, which would be completely unacceptable in my opinion. Another major reason is that it would push Kagawa further down the pecking order, who is twice the player Fellaini is. We do need a midfielder, but I'd rather gamble with the team as it is and save the money for next summer and go for a top player then, if there is no-one available now. Would tend to agree, although Baines has a fair few years on Evra who I reckon will be winding down sooner rather than later. Maybe not a priority this season, but a cracking replacement nonetheless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That Man United bid is outrageous I originally read £28m for Fellaini and thought maybe they'd overpaid slightly, but Baines too? Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That Man United bid is outrageous I originally read £28m for Fellaini and thought maybe they'd overpaid slightly, but Baines too? Wow. Yeah, I thought similar, "hang on, they mean 28m for the pair?" - as if that's going to get accepted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 We gave them Gibson for pennies though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Graeme Bailey @GraemeBailey 54s We understand Celtic turn down bid from Benfica for Fraser Forster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've just posted this to a mate on Facebook and it sums up my thoughts about those two: I don't want either of them. I'll be really disappointed if we splurge that sort of money on those two. Yeah Baines is class but he's 28. He doesn't really offer a whole lot more to Evra in defence or attack, if anything. A major asset of his is his set pieces and he isn't going to be taking anything over Van Persie, who is a better penalty taker and free kick taker than he is. It's not because he's not good that I don't want him, it's because we don't need him. Left back is simply not an issue. Fellaini is only good if you play him behind the striker and use his as a battering ram, i.e. lumping the long ball to his head or chest. He can't pass a ball more than five yards in front of him and has zero vision. He's simply not a Manchester United player. If we bought him we'd have to change our style to facilitate him, which would be completely unacceptable in my opinion. Another major reason is that it would push Kagawa further down the pecking order, who is twice the player Fellaini is. We do need a midfielder, but I'd rather gamble with the team as it is and save the money for next summer and go for a top player then, if there is no-one available now. This post should be read by all Pardew sympathisers as it pinpoints exactly the difference in approach between the top teams and us under Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 What? It worked a treat for Everton but obviously it's not a good fit at Man united. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've just posted this to a mate on Facebook and it sums up my thoughts about those two: I don't want either of them. I'll be really disappointed if we splurge that sort of money on those two. Yeah Baines is class but he's 28. He doesn't really offer a whole lot more to Evra in defence or attack, if anything. A major asset of his is his set pieces and he isn't going to be taking anything over Van Persie, who is a better penalty taker and free kick taker than he is. It's not because he's not good that I don't want him, it's because we don't need him. Left back is simply not an issue. Fellaini is only good if you play him behind the striker and use his as a battering ram, i.e. lumping the long ball to his head or chest. He can't pass a ball more than five yards in front of him and has zero vision. He's simply not a Manchester United player. If we bought him we'd have to change our style to facilitate him, which would be completely unacceptable in my opinion. Another major reason is that it would push Kagawa further down the pecking order, who is twice the player Fellaini is. We do need a midfielder, but I'd rather gamble with the team as it is and save the money for next summer and go for a top player then, if there is no-one available now. But, but you should just be happy you are trying to sign players, doesn't matter who they are surely? At least you're consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Just me that thinks £28m isn't such a pisstake as an opening bid then? It's a lot of brass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hypocrite Moyes? http://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/15/joleon-lescott-everton-manchester-city-transfer-saga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Just me that thinks £28m isn't such a pisstake as an opening bid then? It's a lot of brass. When you see what other players are being sold for i would say that £28m for Baines and Fellaini are an insult. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hypocrite Moyes? http://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/15/joleon-lescott-everton-manchester-city-transfer-saga Is that not more to do with the way they were going about though, like Moyes in that article is basically saying they have been going to his agent first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Stoke transfer news: Club given OK for Eldinc 19th August 2013 Stoke City have been told they can buy Turkey striker Mevlut Elding for £4 million Since when has JFK been writing articles for Sports Direct News? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Just me that thinks £28m isn't such a pisstake as an opening bid then? It's a lot of brass. I was thinking the same. Baines is a fantastic leftback, but they don't go for too much money, especially at 28. Fellaini isn't more than a 15 million player. More than 30-35 million and they're overpaying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Everton will want to make a profit on the £15mil they paid for Fellaini though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Just me that thinks £28m isn't such a pisstake as an opening bid then? It's a lot of brass. Nope, me too. It's more than a decent amount, but they are too important to Everton so maybe that's why the outrage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Doesn't make him worth more, though, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Surprised Man United went to Silm Mike and JFK for transfer advice tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Two words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Fair play to Everton though, hang onto them and fuck the money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Fair play to Everton though, hang onto them and fuck the money. they'll probably sell fellaini this window tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 They'll probably sell both for the right amount. They're skint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Just me that thinks £28m isn't such a pisstake as an opening bid then? It's a lot of brass. It's probably more than we'll spend over the next 3 or 4 windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 They can pay a fuckload for Fellaini and they can be happy with him. Arrogant cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Where's the arrogance? From the fans or from the club? This is 28 million pounds we're talking about here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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