WS_Jack_III Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 So Wijnaldum confirmed. Transfer fee undisclosed but announced as 3rd highest in our history, meaning somewhere between £10.3m (colo) and £15m (Shearer). Hopefully his impact is more like that of either of those rather than the other 2 in our top 5. Great signing!https://youtu.be/3Zf11_7IHzA Hopefully more of this calibre to put us back in the top 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Surely the Europa league trio would bite your hand off for Cabaye. Would fit into all three very easily. Have to say i can't believe he's signed for Palace. We've all seen what he can do. I guess the two years on the bench put other clubs off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Great signing!https://youtu.be/3Zf11_7IHzA Hopefully more of this calibre to put us back in the top 8. Nice highlight reel that shows some good skill and movement, but.... 10 minutes of youtube videos can make lots of horrifically inconsistent players look good. The best 10 minutes of Ben Arfa in a season will make him look like one of the best 5 players in the world. If it is vaguely representative though, him, Siem De Jong, Cabella and Sissoko is a good set of attacking midfield options. Still desperately need a striker and at least one CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Nice highlight reel that shows some good skill and movement, but.... 10 minutes of youtube videos can make lots of horrifically inconsistent players look good. The best 10 minutes of Ben Arfa in a season will make him look like one of the best 5 players in the world. If it is vaguely representative though, him, Siem De Jong, Cabella and Sissoko is a good set of attacking midfield options. Still desperately need a striker and at least one CB. Ben Arfa could have been a really special player. Bastian Schweinsteiger to Man U. That's some transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celery Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ben Arfa could have been a really special player. Bastian Schweinsteiger to Man U. That's some transfer (3 years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) If they've gotten him instead of Schneiderlin I say it's a poor transfer in the long term. If they get both it's quality. A few concerns I've seen from United fans about signing him are that he only played 28 games last season, and apparently he's being let go because a midfield of him and Alonso was too immobile and easy to break down. Based on that if he plays alongside Carrick it'll be the same situation, but alongside Schneiderlin/Herrera or something he should be alright. I like him, though. Will be nice to see him in the Prem if it happens. Edit: Ah didn't realise it had been confirmed. Fair enough. Edited July 11, 2015 by Will-2609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcrawler Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33494840 So Delph is now staying at Villa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 On the same day United sign Bastian Schweingsteiger, City get rejected by Fabian Delph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 So delighted Delph is staying. Was totally gutted after his 'loyalty' speech in January that the press were reporting this as a done deal. If he hadn't said all that stuff I wouldn't really have begrudged him the move, but it really felt like football was completely broken this morning! ( I know it is but I am trying to ignore that & him leaving after banging on about loyalty just waved it right in my face) So now - my faith is restored and we are happy people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 I wonder if a club at a lower level than city, higher level than villa come in for Delph. Maybe a Spurs, Everton, Southampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Newcastle have made a great signing today. Said Ashley would protect his investment and indeed he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 I wonder if a club at a lower level than city, higher level than villa come in for Delph. Maybe a Spurs, Everton, Southampton. I think those moves would be a bigger gamble than city. 2016 may be his only chance of playing an international tournament, he should stay put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Schweinsteiger is only 30, many have performed in this league at that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Schweinsteiger isn't exactly a player reliant on energy and pace. He's always played with a range of passing and great positioning. I think it's a great signing and I'm gutted he's gone to Man U. He could do a lot for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Man Utd finally wake up to their midfield being shite, shocker. Casillas is off to Porto.Bye bye DdG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Bye bye DdG. Only if they stump up the cash, otherwise he will go on a free next season. United have to much money to accept a relatively small figure on players they want to keep. Edited July 12, 2015 by thetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celery Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Schweinsteiger is only 30, many have performed in this league at that age. But he's been on the decline for the past two years. I've watched a lot of Bayern and he's not the player he was. Used to be a very mobile player in his peak. Utd are in trouble if they play him as a 2 with Carrick. Schneiderlain for £10m more would've been better, given his age. I still think it's a decent signing though. He's won everything and will bring that winning mentality to utd. Will probably help attract other players too. Also, anyone whose name translates as Pig Mounter is alright by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Winning mentality? Eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I wonder if a club at a lower level than city, higher level than villa come in for Delph. Maybe a Spurs, Everton, Southampton. He won't leave now, not after he's spoken again about being loyal to the club. Delighted he is staying, thought we would miss his leadership on the pitch , especially in midfield rather than his ability, even so I think he will improve again under Sherwood. Southampton aren't a higher level than Villa either, no way, just cus they're in a good period right now, there was a time that Villa were finishing higher than Liverpool and we were consistantly finishing in Europe place, didnt mean we were a higher level than Liverpool. Everton have an absolutely stacked midfield already, and in terms of club status they are also same level as us. They don't have Europe, most of the season they were 3 points ahead of us. They've just been run better as a club in past 5 years as Southampton have. Spurs are a higher level however, they could offer much higher wages but I don't believe Delph would leave regardless. In terms of players leaving however, I can see Utd stepping in and picking up Benteke from under Liverpool's noses as theyre fucking around so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Of course Southampton are a higher level than Villa. You may not like it, I don't like that they're a higher level than Newcastle, but that's the facts of it at present. It's not just a season or two of success, it's sustained improvement despite the squad changing. Southampton and Everton can both sell a key player and not be drawn into a relegation fight, unlike Villa, and unlike Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Utd will be after a better class of player than Benteke with Van Persie leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) But he's been on the decline for the past two years. I've watched a lot of Bayern and he's not the player he was. Used to be a very mobile player in his peak. Utd are in trouble if they play him as a 2 with Carrick. Schneiderlain for £10m more would've been better, given his age. I still think it's a decent signing though. He's won everything and will bring that winning mentality to utd. Will probably help attract other players too. Also, anyone whose name translates as Pig Mounter is alright by me. He has possibly gone a bit stale. For all the praise (something I have never particularly agreed with) oneI club players get, I think the likes of giggs and Gerrard got stuck in a rut to some extent staying in the comfort zone of 1 club. I think man utd need a little more experience and look forward to watching him. Schneiderlin worries me slightly as you get the impression Southampton make players look better than they really are. Edited July 12, 2015 by pink_triangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Utd will be after a better class of player than Benteke with Van Persie leaving. Agreed, falcao and rvp off the wage bill frees up a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celery Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Winning mentality? Eh. Eh what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celery Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 He has possibly gone a bit stale. For all the praise (something I have never particularly agreed with) oneI club players get, I think the likes of giggs and Gerrard got stuck in a rut to some extent staying in the comfort zone of 1 club. I think man utd need a little more experience and look forward to watching him. Schneiderlin worries me slightly as you get the impression Southampton make players look better than they really are. I wouldn't say he's stale due to being at Bayern so long, I just think his age is starting to catch up with him. Still a great player and, as you said, his experience will count for a lot. I don't think Man Utd fans should get too excited though - not gonna catch up to Bayern by buying their squad players. Agree Gerrard was in a rut. Should have gone years ago - had the potential to be one of the greatest midfielders ever. Same applies to Rooney imo - should have left Utd when Fergie did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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