nemtizz Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Jack Sullivan claiming WHU have agreed a fee for Bacca and he will decide in 48 hours whether to join. Am I dreaming or did this not already happen last week? https://twitter.com/jsullivanwhu/status/755888806784540672 Lol at the fact he posted it on Twitter. What a shit club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm obviously happy we're building.up from the bottom with cheaper, younger players for the most part - but there's a little bit of me that's just a teensy bit jealous about these ludicrous amounts of money being spunked about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 To be fair to Fergie, of the hundreds and hundreds of players that he released during his time as Man Utd manager it was inevitable that at least one would turn out to be a piss poor decision. Fergie didn't want Pogba to go. We offered him a new contract but by that stage he had already signed a deal with Juventus, without letting his club know. Had he waited another season he would have been a starter for us, but he took a gamble and it paid off. Fair play to him. A lot of the bitterness towards Man United is clouding peoples judgement on here though. Pogba is probably the best centre midfielder in the world now and anyone watching him for Juventus will know that. He's also 23. It's a shit load of money but it fills a glaring hole in our team and gives us a fantastic midfield for ten years plus. With the way money is going if he left in a couple of years he's still going to be in his prime and we'd recoup most of the money anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 To be fair to Fergie, of the hundreds and hundreds of players that he released during his time as Man Utd manager it was inevitable that at least one would turn out to be a piss poor decision. Fergie didn't want Pogba to go. We offered him a new contract but by that stage he had already signed a deal with Juventus, without letting his club know. Had he waited another season he would have been a starter for us, but he took a gamble and it paid off. Fair play to him. A lot of the bitterness towards Man United is clouding peoples judgement on here though. Pogba is probably the best centre midfielder in the world now and anyone watching him for Juventus will know that. He's also 23. It's a shit load of money but it fills a glaring hole in our team and gives us a fantastic midfield for ten years plus. With the way money is going if he left in a couple of years he's still going to be in his prime and we'd recoup most of the money anyway. He's not the world's best CM, I've seen many a big game when he doesn't turn up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 He's a hell of a player, and nowhere near his peak. If Manchester United can afford his fee, which they obviously can, then good luck to them. Not sure what role Mourinho will play him in when they go to the Etihad, Stamford Bridge, Anfield etc. to park the bus, but he will absolutely improve them. Can see them challenging for fourth this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Who is then? To be fair to Fergie, of the hundreds and hundreds of players that he released during his time as Man Utd manager it was inevitable that at least one would turn out to be a piss poor decision. Fergie didn't want Pogba to go. We offered him a new contract but by that stage he had already signed a deal with Juventus, without letting his club know. Had he waited another season he would have been a starter for us, but he took a gamble and it paid off. Fair play to him. A lot of the bitterness towards Man United is clouding peoples judgement on here though. Pogba is probably the best centre midfielder in the world now and anyone watching him for Juventus will know that. He's also 23. It's a shit load of money but it fills a glaring hole in our team and gives us a fantastic midfield for ten years plus. With the way money is going if he left in a couple of years he's still going to be in his prime and we'd recoup most of the money anyway. He's not the world's best CM, I've seen many a big game when he doesn't turn up. Many aye Neesy? Wise up. He was class in the Champions League when they got to the final and he's been class in the league for them. Wasn't fantastic in the Euros but was by no means poor. Remember, he's 23. It's a quality buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Who is then? To be fair to Fergie, of the hundreds and hundreds of players that he released during his time as Man Utd manager it was inevitable that at least one would turn out to be a piss poor decision. Fergie didn't want Pogba to go. We offered him a new contract but by that stage he had already signed a deal with Juventus, without letting his club know. Had he waited another season he would have been a starter for us, but he took a gamble and it paid off. Fair play to him. A lot of the bitterness towards Man United is clouding peoples judgement on here though. Pogba is probably the best centre midfielder in the world now and anyone watching him for Juventus will know that. He's also 23. It's a shit load of money but it fills a glaring hole in our team and gives us a fantastic midfield for ten years plus. With the way money is going if he left in a couple of years he's still going to be in his prime and we'd recoup most of the money anyway. He's not the world's best CM, I've seen many a big game when he doesn't turn up. Many aye Neesy? Wise up. He was class in the Champions League when they got to the final and he's been class in the league for them. Wasn't fantastic in the Euros but was by no means poor. Remember, he's 23. It's a quality buy. I'm not saying he's crap, but he's overrated by a few including yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My rating of him is that he's probably the best centre midfielder in the world. By saying probably, I'm saying it could be Kroos, Iniesta, Rakitic or Modric, but it's probably Pogba. Almost every football fan would have him in the top five centre midfielders in the world I'd imagine. Who else do you think is better at this stage? Vidal? Alonso? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My rating of him is that he's probably the best centre midfielder in the world. By saying probably, I'm saying it could be Kroos, Iniesta, Rakitic or Modric, but it's probably Pogba. Almost every football fan would have him in the top five centre midfielders in the world I'd imagine. Who else do you think is better at this stage? Vidal? Alonso? Catts for me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 If there is one player I'd buy and build a team around, it's probably Paul Pogba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I think he's absolutely mint, but I feel like he'll flop, even if just for the first season. I can see Mourinho stifling his forward creativity and it wouldn't surprise me at all if he played him where Deschamps does. Add to that, the competition for team focal point with Ibrahimovic and it has that Jon Obi Mikel feel about it for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hope he's an unmitigated failure like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My rating of him is that he's probably the best centre midfielder in the world. By saying probably, I'm saying it could be Kroos, Iniesta, Rakitic or Modric, but it's probably Pogba. Almost every football fan would have him in the top five centre midfielders in the world I'd imagine. Who else do you think is better at this stage? Vidal? Alonso? He's not better than anyone of those midfielders... yet anyways. I find it nearly insulting comparing him to iniesta. Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hope he's an unmitigated failure like. Returns to Juve next summer for £5m and then turns it on again. Three years later Man United, under the stewardship of Steve Bruce, buy him back for a world record £250m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My rating of him is that he's probably the best centre midfielder in the world. By saying probably, I'm saying it could be Kroos, Iniesta, Rakitic or Modric, but it's probably Pogba. Almost every football fan would have him in the top five centre midfielders in the world I'd imagine. Who else do you think is better at this stage? Vidal? Alonso? At this point in time, in the games I've seen him play, he produces significantly less than those you've listed above. He has the potential to be the best, sure, but I really don't think that he is at this moment in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Man Utd fan saying player Man Utd have signed is the best in the world. Well I, for one, am shocked. It's not like them at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 He's a highly promising £60-70m player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My rating of him is that he's probably the best centre midfielder in the world. By saying probably, I'm saying it could be Kroos, Iniesta, Rakitic or Modric, but it's probably Pogba. Almost every football fan would have him in the top five centre midfielders in the world I'd imagine. Who else do you think is better at this stage? Vidal? Alonso? At this point in time, in the games I've seen him play, he produces significantly less than those you've listed above. He has the potential to be the best, sure, but I really don't think that he is at this moment in time. What do you mean by produces significantly less? I only ask because he scored and assisted significantly more than them all last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Who is then? To be fair to Fergie, of the hundreds and hundreds of players that he released during his time as Man Utd manager it was inevitable that at least one would turn out to be a piss poor decision. Fergie didn't want Pogba to go. We offered him a new contract but by that stage he had already signed a deal with Juventus, without letting his club know. Had he waited another season he would have been a starter for us, but he took a gamble and it paid off. Fair play to him. A lot of the bitterness towards Man United is clouding peoples judgement on here though. Pogba is probably the best centre midfielder in the world now and anyone watching him for Juventus will know that. He's also 23. It's a shit load of money but it fills a glaring hole in our team and gives us a fantastic midfield for ten years plus. With the way money is going if he left in a couple of years he's still going to be in his prime and we'd recoup most of the money anyway. He's not the world's best CM, I've seen many a big game when he doesn't turn up. Many aye Neesy? Wise up. He was class in the Champions League when they got to the final and he's been class in the league for them. Wasn't fantastic in the Euros but was by no means poor. Remember, he's 23. It's a quality buy. Shit Ronaldo alert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Is he more of a #10 or Lampard style B2B suited more to a midfield 3 (or 4)? From what i've seen he's not a CM in the Modric - Kroos mould. He needs someone to do his dirty work like a Lampard or Toure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My rating of him is that he's probably the best centre midfielder in the world. By saying probably, I'm saying it could be Kroos, Iniesta, Rakitic or Modric, but it's probably Pogba. Almost every football fan would have him in the top five centre midfielders in the world I'd imagine. Who else do you think is better at this stage? Vidal? Alonso? At this point in time, in the games I've seen him play, he produces significantly less than those you've listed above. He has the potential to be the best, sure, but I really don't think that he is at this moment in time. What do you mean by produces significantly less? I only ask because he scored and assisted significantly more than them all last season. I suppose I mean produce in 'big' games as that's what he really should be doing as the most expensive player in history (if it happens). When it's come to the crunch I've seen all of the others perform in big games, can't say the same for Pogba myself. Flat tracking it with Juve in Series A isn't the same imo, same kind of criticism that was levelled at Cristiano for a number of years as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Mario Gomez leaving Besiktas because of the political unrest. Big blow for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Is he more of a #10 or Lampard style B2B suited more to a midfield 3 (or 4)? From what i've seen he's not a CM in the Modric - Kroos mould. He needs someone to do his dirty work like a Lampard or Toure. I imagine Schneiderlin would be the one doing the dirty work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Is he more of a #10 or Lampard style B2B suited more to a midfield 3 (or 4)? From what i've seen he's not a CM in the Modric - Kroos mould. He needs someone to do his dirty work like a Lampard or Toure. I imagine Schneiderlin would be the one doing the dirty work. In a 4-2-3-1 as part of the 2? Looked rubbish in that role for France even with a DM next to him I don't think he'll be effective against most PL teams in that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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