Stottie Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 It's all very well saying they needed a top class CB to replace Vidic and Ferdinand but who was available? Not like Hummels and Thiago Silva were on the transfer list and they refused to buy them, Di Maria and Falcao were available so they bought them I'm sure they would have done the same if a defender was available. For the money that Man Utd are willing to pay, basically every player is available. I'm sure Hummels would be available for the money paid for Shaw, for example. Vermaelen and Di Vrij were mentioned heavily in the summer and both moved, but not to Man Utd. There may be some method behind Man Utds transfers of late but they seem a bit scattergun to me. Like Citeh a few seasons ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 It's all very well saying they needed a top class CB to replace Vidic and Ferdinand but who was available? Not like Hummels and Thiago Silva were on the transfer list and they refused to buy them, Di Maria and Falcao were available so they bought them I'm sure they would have done the same if a defender was available. For the money that Man Utd are willing to pay, basically every player is available. I'm sure Hummels would be available for the money paid for Shaw, for example. Vermaelen and Di Vrij were mentioned heavily in the summer and both moved, but not to Man Utd. There may be some method behind Man Utds transfers of late but they seem a bit scattergun to me. Like Citeh a few seasons ago. Panic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Doubt it, if it were the case he'd have been snapped up by now. I'm definite that Man Utd can buy almost any player off almost any team, barring a couple in the PL, plus Barca, Real and Bayern. Hummels may be a bad example, he's got what I imagine is a pretty inspirational manager, but still, if Man Utd stuck in a 40-50m bid, I'm not sure they would say no... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Vermealen and De Vrij? Come on they are not the answer, both are average at best. Mention top class and bring up players like that says it all, there was no one available. I know everyone wants to beat them with a stick but it's all a bit silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Can see them going all out for Reus and Hummels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 why would a top class player go to Old Trafford? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 why would a top class player go to Old Trafford? $$$ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 They are finished as a major force. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 why would a top class player go to Old Trafford? Silly question. And you don't need to sign large amounts of top players. Very good would get them back into the CL. Two of Arsenal, Southampton, L'pool & Manchester United will probably qualify for CL. None of them are close to being top sides. All would do well to reach the QF if entered into this years competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Everyone's pandering to their own desire for them to be seen as nothing like. Thinking like that is ridiculous. As much as I'd love them to be nothing, or finished or whatever, it's nonsense, they'll spend until they are and then stay there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Everyone's pandering to their own desire for them to be seen as nothing like. Thinking like that is ridiculous. As much as I'd love them to be nothing, or finished or whatever, it's nonsense, they'll spend until they are and then stay there. Yup, they're the (at the worst) 4th highest revenue making football club in the world with a global audience, they're never going to be a nothing club unless something went majourly tits up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 My barber told me yesterday that van Gaal told the media/fans in August to judge him on his first 3 months. That hasn't worked too well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 My barber told me yesterday that van Gaal told the media/fans in August to judge him on his first 3 months. That hasn't worked too well. He came out then and said that was a mistake and it could take three years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 My barber told me yesterday that van Gaal told the media/fans in August to judge him on his first 3 months. That hasn't worked too well. He came out then and said that was a mistake and it could take three years. Quite a difference in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Taking lessons from Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30095286 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 http://media.tumblr.com/8a3646a9adff9650ba919ee119c38447/tumblr_inline_naj4rwOZpO1rf96sp.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Glory days are over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Glory days are over. Gimp just popping in here periodically to rephrase the same sentiment. They're still one of the top clubs in the world and their income is astronomical. If they didn't have the Glazers sucking money out every year then they'd have the spending power of Chelsea/City without the neeed for dodgy oil money. They probably do regardless. They'll be back challenging for the title within 3 years, maximum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30095286 Annualized that's a 40M pound drop in income, largely attributed to the lack of CL and not as bad as it could have been thanks to new sponsors' money, but Woodward says they won't buy players in January. Don't they want to get back into the top four? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Glory days are over. Gimp just popping in here periodically to rephrase the same sentiment. They're still one of the top clubs in the world and their income is astronomical. If they didn't have the Glazers sucking money out every year then they'd have the spending power of Chelsea/City without the neeed for dodgy oil money. They probably do regardless. They'll be back challenging for the title within 3 years, maximum. On their knees. They'll never be so dominent again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If it where not for Oil Money, they would be the Bayern Munich of English football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Rattled http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31365153 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 He's gone full rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Chasing a dream these days Louis Van Gala is struggling in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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