timeEd32 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hayden, Carrick, and Shelvey in that midfield three wouldn't be half bad. I think unless Hayden becomes a Kante-like player next season that midfield would get overrun on an almost weekly basis. I like Carrick and wouldn't be opposed to him coming here for leadership/experience, but we desperately need some dynamic/athletic players in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hayden, Carrick, and Shelvey in that midfield three wouldn't be half bad. I think unless Hayden becomes a Kante-like player next season that midfield would get overrun on an almost weekly basis. I like Carrick and wouldn't be opposed to him coming here for leadership/experience, but we desperately need some dynamic/athletic players in the middle. I agree. The centre of the midfield lacks any pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Carricks already said he'll retire if Man U don't offer him a new contract so its a non starter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The only reason anyone is even contemplating getting 36 year old Carrick is that he's a Geordie. I'd rather we spent the money on a player with his best days ahead of him. Carrick himself has said he'll retire if he doesn't get a new contract at Man U and he can't see himself playing for another English club. That hardly screams "I'm a Geordie and I love the Toon, come and sign me up NUFC". As others have said, how many players have left Man U then been poor when they're not surrounded by players of the quality Man U can have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 We need a squad, so it's a yes from me. We would need more than him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Aye I'd definitely have Carrick providing it wasn't at the expense of another CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 We've had more than our fair share of ex-Man United players that looked fine in their team and were fucking wank in ours. Would rather look to the future tbh. Agree 100%. Generally Man U only release players who are on their way down. How many can you remember who went on to have outstanding careers after leaving? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 We've had more than our fair share of ex-Man United players that looked fine in their team and were fucking wank in ours. Would rather look to the future tbh. Agree 100%. Generally Man U only release players who are on their way down. How many can you remember who went on to have outstanding careers after leaving? There aren't many. Pique Stam Rossi Ronaldo Pogba And a few others who've done ok. Fletcher, Phil Neville. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Danny Simpson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 We've had more than our fair share of ex-Man United players that looked fine in their team and were f***ing w*** in ours. Would rather look to the future tbh. Agree 100%. Generally Man U only release players who are on their way down. How many can you remember who went on to have outstanding careers after leaving? There aren't many. Pique Stam Rossi Ronaldo Pogba And a few others who've done ok. Fletcher, Phil Neville. Forlan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 We've had more than our fair share of ex-Man United players that looked fine in their team and were f***ing w*** in ours. Would rather look to the future tbh. Agree 100%. Generally Man U only release players who are on their way down. How many can you remember who went on to have outstanding careers after leaving? Remains to be seen if this is still valid post SAF. Mourinho will certainly cast aside promising youngsters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 We've had more than our fair share of ex-Man United players that looked fine in their team and were f***ing w*** in ours. Would rather look to the future tbh. Agree 100%. Generally Man U only release players who are on their way down. How many can you remember who went on to have outstanding careers after leaving? There aren't many. Pique Stam Rossi Ronaldo Pogba And a few others who've done ok. Fletcher, Phil Neville. Forlan. in terms of players who have left and done well , di maria, hernandez, drinkwater. there's plenty tbh. Dave's point stands though, we've only signed s**** from there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 add evra to that! also wellbeck, will keane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Juve got to the CL final a couple of years ago with three of them, Pogba, Tevez, and Evra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 None of those players were 36 when they left though. Carrick would have been a good signing in his prime but not now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 None of those players were 36 when they left though. Carrick would have been a good signing in his prime but not now yeah, i agree. i'm more making the point that times have changed since fergie left on players totally dying when they leave man utd. It simply isnt the case anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 add evra to that! also wellbeck, will keane. Will Keane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 None of those players were 36 when they left though. Carrick would have been a good signing in his prime but not now I was thinking more in terms of those who are at the end of their career, like Carrick. Maybe I should have made that more clear, we've obviously had one or two, then there's the likes of O'Shea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard of Byker Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Don't forget Obertan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 add evra to that! also wellbeck, will keane. Will Keane sorry, i meant the one at burnley who's doing well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 None of those players were 36 when they left though. Carrick would have been a good signing in his prime but not now Agreed - that ship has sailed and the very fact that Carrick is not interested in NUFC rules him out anyway...we need younger and hungrier players that will add to the squad in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 We'll be desperate for CMs if we we go back up, I'd not be adverse to a 36 year old Carrick sitting on our bench tbh. Barry's still an Everton regular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Carrick would start every game for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Of course he would now We have a 21 year old with no Premiership experience and Jack Colback. You would hope we would sign at least a couple of central midfielders, atleast one of them younger and better than Michael Carrick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Of course he would now We have a 21 year old with no Premiership experience and Jack Colback. You would hope we would sign at least a couple of central midfielders, atleast one of them younger and better than Michael Carrick. I admire your confidence Hans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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