ringledman
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A good video for Liverpool to watch in training tomorrow?
I'm just waiting for the "Rooney to Madrid" headlines to begin ;-)
I'm just waiting for the "Rooney to Madrid" headlines to begin ;-)
Rooney will never go to Madrid. He is the last of the street footballers and wants to play football, win trophies and THEN bank the cash. Barcelona would be a better move for him. As a United fan of 40+ years I cannot see him moving. I predict that he will be captain next season at United.
What has happened at Liverpool is tragic for real football fans. Yes, they did spoil my childhood! Rafa has done more than destroyed the first team and their renowned cavalier all-out attack style of playing which was similar to United and Arsenal. He has destroyed the Anfield bootroom and has done a root and branch job on the club, installing Spanish coaches and staff at all levals. The American owners and Rick Parry did nothing to prevent this, but, then they had no emotional attachment to Liverpool and it's heritage. Think of Shankly, Paisley, Ronnie Moran, Kenny Dalglish, Roy Evans and those life long staffers who had Liverpool running through their veins. Looking at Gerrard hhis season, he is gutted and demotivated. Capello even erred and picked Rio, who real United fans have little time for, as England captain. Sad.
Sure, as a United fan it does please me that we have toppled Liverpool and are closing in on our 19th Championship and will eventually equal their 5 European Cups, but, we would prefer to be competing at the top with Liverpool than the mercenary and souless Chelsea or the boring and unsporting Arsenal.
boring and unsporting Arsenal.
not since the early 90's it seems
Looking at Gerrard hhis season, he is gutted and demotivated. Capello even erred and picked Rio, who real United fans have little time for, as England captain.
1) No right back worth a damn. Sorry Gary but one cross does not a full back make.
2) We do not have a midfielder to replace Scholes.
3) A decent LB and a decent left sided midfielder will make trouble for United as most of our attacking threat comes from the right.
United fans shouldnt get to confident about their future. Glazers first priority is Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In case you are unaware, last year the Bucs replaced their coach with a cheap unknown for financial reasons. This is a big about turn for them as traditionally they've had a reputation for paying out big bucks to attract the best to the club. If they are doing this with the Bucs, they'll do worse with United. Rumours knocking around that they are seeking to save money and raise funds - if Madrid of anyone else makes a decent offer for Rooney or any other player, then they'll accept it. I'm expecting a mass exodus of players and staff from United over the next couple of years as costs are cut.
1) Wes Brown was a rock at RB during the 2007/08 season but Fergie seems not to pick him there much these days preferring the Brazilian kid, O'Shea or Neville.
2) Just like when Keane left the system will evolve around a different midfielder's strengths and weaknesses. I still have hope that Anderson can turn into a very good attacking midfielder.
3) Valencia did some excellent tracking back down Milan's left flank on Wed
I don't think most United fans are confident about the club's future. Most know the Red Knights is prob more hype than reality. I don't think the Glazer's plan is as drastic as you say. Remember the need to club to continue being successful so that can maximise their return when they do eventually sell it. I think before the £500m bond runs it's 7-year term they will pay off their PIK loans with money from the club then sell the club with the bond still in place. A new owner(s) would pay £700-800m for the club and inherit the bond obligations. The would leave the Glazer with a £400-500m profit for their efforts. How I despise them. The money exiting Old Trafford to pay for this kind of leverage is incredible. Of course, Ferguson will have to retire sometime too!
1) Wes Brown was a rock at RB during the 2007/08 season but Fergie seems not to pick him there much these days preferring the Brazilian kid, O'Shea or Neville.
2) Just like when Keane left the system will evolve around a different midfielder's strengths and weaknesses. I still have hope that Anderson can turn into a very good attacking midfielder.
3) Valencia did some excellent tracking back down Milan's left flank on Wed
But dont forget the complicating factor in all this is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers [bearing in mind that every NFL team is valued higher than United, so the Bucs are the more valuable asset - franchise alone, without the assets is worth in excess of 1bn]. They need the Bucs to be successful to retain its value. It may be necessary for them to take money out of United and invest it in the Bucs sacrificing United's success and value to ensure that the Bucs are competitive and maintain their value. You may also be unaware that the NFL salary cap was withdrawn earlier this month. Therefore clubs are no longer restricted to an annual player wage bill of $128m. Teams may need to spend a lot more money to stay competitive. There may be a spending war over the next couple of years, so NFL owners are looking outside the sport for additional sources of funding to keep their teams competitive.
I had such great hopes for Anderson but it just hasn't happened. I don't know how long Fergie will wait for him. We NEED a passer; a real midfield passer. There are only 4/5 in the world worthy of the United jersey. There is nobody in England of Scholes level. I hear great things about Petrucci but we'll just have to wait and see.
Are you sure about those valuations? According to the Forbes list of the most valuable sporting "franchises" United are top...
Do you watch football?
Why do "real" United fans have little time for Rio?