Thursday, August 31, 2006
Tevez and Mascherano to West Ham.. Please tell me this is some kind of joke!!!!
Tevez and Mascherano to West Ham Please tell me that this is Sky Sports playing some kind of practical joke. If those 2 sign for West Ham why on earth couldn't we offer much better terms than them? If this is true I will be unbelievably gutted. As Canveykid put it... WTF!!!!
Rossi moves to Newcastle!
Morning all. So it’s the last day of the transfer window and we can officially announce that Manchester United have successfully transferred a player. Unfortunately it’s in the wrong direction. Rossi has joined Newcastle on loan until Christmas. I have mixed feelings about this. I have been waiting patiently for Rossi’s introduction into the first team. There is no doubt that the little Italian has bags of potential, I just can’t wait to see him fulfil it at Utd.
On the one hand it leaves us looking weaker up front, we now only have Saha, Rooney, Solskjaer and Smith for fire power. Actually that doesn’t sound too bad, but we must avoid injuries at all costs. If two of our strikers get injured then we could be in serious trouble. I wonder if the loan deal allows us to recall Rossi at any time? I hope so.
On the other hand it will provide an opportunity to gain some valuable first team experience. This can only be seen as a good thing, for any player that has lots of potential and wants to progress in his football career dearly needs first team appearances. Newcastle are a good team with some really good players, hopefully he can cement a regular place and more importantly grab loads of goals.
Whilst we are talking about loan deals I thought I might gain an insight about what everyone else thinks about them. Do you think that loan deals are a good thing? Or do they disrupt players development with the change in training regimes and team spirit? Are loan deals until Christmas a good idea, or do players need longer to imbed into the team and find their flow?
It looks like we won’t be bringing in any new players this summer. For those people who posted yesterday telling me and a few others to stop dreaming… I’m slowly coming back to reality, but not for another 24 hours hahaha. Just imagine an attacking proposition consisting of Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez and Saha. With a midfield of Carrick and Mascherano? With a bit of Hargreaves thrown in for good measure? Oh if only! I was talking with a friend last night and I think that would be the most attractive attacking team in the world. I’d say it just about beats Barcelona’s line-up.
So I will drop the speculation talk now and the dreaming as I think a few of you are getting bored of all the idle dreaming. I’ll just save it all up for January… If we don’t sign anyone now we will have loads of cash to spend then anyway!
So what I would like to know this morning is… What do you think of loan deals? Will Rossi be better for the experience? Was this a shrewd move by Fergie?
And last but not least, are we going to cope without any new signings?
On the one hand it leaves us looking weaker up front, we now only have Saha, Rooney, Solskjaer and Smith for fire power. Actually that doesn’t sound too bad, but we must avoid injuries at all costs. If two of our strikers get injured then we could be in serious trouble. I wonder if the loan deal allows us to recall Rossi at any time? I hope so.
On the other hand it will provide an opportunity to gain some valuable first team experience. This can only be seen as a good thing, for any player that has lots of potential and wants to progress in his football career dearly needs first team appearances. Newcastle are a good team with some really good players, hopefully he can cement a regular place and more importantly grab loads of goals.
Whilst we are talking about loan deals I thought I might gain an insight about what everyone else thinks about them. Do you think that loan deals are a good thing? Or do they disrupt players development with the change in training regimes and team spirit? Are loan deals until Christmas a good idea, or do players need longer to imbed into the team and find their flow?
It looks like we won’t be bringing in any new players this summer. For those people who posted yesterday telling me and a few others to stop dreaming… I’m slowly coming back to reality, but not for another 24 hours hahaha. Just imagine an attacking proposition consisting of Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez and Saha. With a midfield of Carrick and Mascherano? With a bit of Hargreaves thrown in for good measure? Oh if only! I was talking with a friend last night and I think that would be the most attractive attacking team in the world. I’d say it just about beats Barcelona’s line-up.
So I will drop the speculation talk now and the dreaming as I think a few of you are getting bored of all the idle dreaming. I’ll just save it all up for January… If we don’t sign anyone now we will have loads of cash to spend then anyway!
So what I would like to know this morning is… What do you think of loan deals? Will Rossi be better for the experience? Was this a shrewd move by Fergie?
And last but not least, are we going to cope without any new signings?
In the papers today 31-08-2006
The BBC
Newcastle swoop for Rossi on loan
Sky Sports
Magpies in shock Rossi swoop
Juve reject Chelsea Trez talk
The Mirror
FERGIE AGREES TO ROSSI ROED TRIP
The Sun
Gerro: I'll take Utd hate
Hargeaves: I'll be staying
The Independent
Newcastle entice Rossi but fail with Viduka bid
The Telegraph
United may be trumped in chase for Tevez
The Guardian
Rossi to join Newcastle on loan
Saha questions Van Nistelrooy sale
Newcastle swoop for Rossi on loan
Sky Sports
Magpies in shock Rossi swoop
Juve reject Chelsea Trez talk
The Mirror
FERGIE AGREES TO ROSSI ROED TRIP
The Sun
Gerro: I'll take Utd hate
Hargeaves: I'll be staying
The Independent
Newcastle entice Rossi but fail with Viduka bid
The Telegraph
United may be trumped in chase for Tevez
The Guardian
Rossi to join Newcastle on loan
Saha questions Van Nistelrooy sale
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Tevez and Mascherano to Man Utd and Keane as Sunderland Manager
Good morning all. With less than 48 hours remaining in the transfer market there is yet more debate in the papers of who we will be signing. I know this gets a little tedious at times, but we only have 2 days of it left and then we can concentrate on the football. With the transfer window closing I wonder what an earth I am going to talk about…. Well at least we have the champion’s league, the premiership, the FA cup and the Carling cup to discuss week in week out.
Those of you who read my blog regularly will know that I don’t often get frustrated with Manchester United, I am ever the optimist. I think it is really important to get behind your team whatever the circumstances. But as the transfer market draws to a close I feel an incredible sense of frustration. I don’t think this is anyone’s fault; quite simply we have had no luck at all. Most of our enquiries have lead to dead ends. Clubs do not want to play ball and it has left us scrambling to bring the players we need in at the last minute.
The story that annoys me the most is the news that Carlos Tevez is close to a deal with Arsenal. If he moves to the Gunners I will be most disappointed. We have been interested in him all summer and then Arsenal come in and steals him from under our noses. Some people have said that he is too similar to Rooney, but let me ask you this question…. Would you like 2 Wayne Rooney’s in your team? That’s a Rhetorical question!
Tevez is a class act and would work well on either wings or up front. He has pace and the skill to slip past defenders and create space and opportunities. He is creative and a clinical finisher. He is young and would have time to adapt to the English game. Please Fergie do this deal for the good of United.
In other news and I am really excited about this one as you can all imagine. The one, the only young supremo that is Mascherano has gone awol. That IS a shame for Corinthians. Well that’s what the press say. What actually happened is he missed one training session amidst a row over him playing for his country in Saturday’s game against Brazil even though he is suspended from domestic competition. I would hardly call it awol, but perhaps there is a window of opportunity for us to swoop in for a last minute deal? Supposedly agents are in London negotiating with Corinthians main financial backers about possible moves.
So the big question is which one out of two should we concentrate on? I know it’s all probably hot air, but let’s make the most of it before the window closes. Without sounding too much like Chelsea here, the fact that Arsenal are in for Tevez makes the decision all the more difficult. Do we go for Tevez in an attempt to prevent our premiership rivals from capturing him? Or do we fill the hole in midfield and concentrate on acquiring Mascherano. If Arsenal weren’t in for Tevez I would say go for Mascherano straight away, we need to fill that midfield with quality, but now I’m not sure….Help!!
Keane is now the Sunderland manager and I for one want to wish him all the best in his new career. Is he to be the next Man Utd manager? Time will tell but I have absolutely no doubt in my mind for a single nano-second that he is going to be one of the greatest managers of all time. A good bet would be for Sunderland to get promotion. Why am I so confident of Keane? It’s there for all to see. He has worked under Brian Clough, Alex Ferguson and Gordon Strachan. These are all class managers, the first 2 arguably the finest the world has ever seen. Keane expects 200% from himself and his team-mates and with him at the helm I would challenge any player to go against that mentality. He is a winner and will not stop until he is the best and has it all. He is a character that maintains that professional edge. He doesn’t socialise with the players, instead he distances himself to prevent anyone becoming too complacent with him. He is remarkable and Sunderland is now my second team!
Well I think I have said enough now, so over to you. Please let me know what you think on the transfer saga and on Keane becoming Sunderland manager. One last thing, how is that Tottenham have managed a triple swoop of players at the end of the transfer window and we struggle to get one? My thought is that we go for out and out class and we know that no team wants to let their crown Jewels leave!
Those of you who read my blog regularly will know that I don’t often get frustrated with Manchester United, I am ever the optimist. I think it is really important to get behind your team whatever the circumstances. But as the transfer market draws to a close I feel an incredible sense of frustration. I don’t think this is anyone’s fault; quite simply we have had no luck at all. Most of our enquiries have lead to dead ends. Clubs do not want to play ball and it has left us scrambling to bring the players we need in at the last minute.
The story that annoys me the most is the news that Carlos Tevez is close to a deal with Arsenal. If he moves to the Gunners I will be most disappointed. We have been interested in him all summer and then Arsenal come in and steals him from under our noses. Some people have said that he is too similar to Rooney, but let me ask you this question…. Would you like 2 Wayne Rooney’s in your team? That’s a Rhetorical question!
Tevez is a class act and would work well on either wings or up front. He has pace and the skill to slip past defenders and create space and opportunities. He is creative and a clinical finisher. He is young and would have time to adapt to the English game. Please Fergie do this deal for the good of United.
In other news and I am really excited about this one as you can all imagine. The one, the only young supremo that is Mascherano has gone awol. That IS a shame for Corinthians. Well that’s what the press say. What actually happened is he missed one training session amidst a row over him playing for his country in Saturday’s game against Brazil even though he is suspended from domestic competition. I would hardly call it awol, but perhaps there is a window of opportunity for us to swoop in for a last minute deal? Supposedly agents are in London negotiating with Corinthians main financial backers about possible moves.
So the big question is which one out of two should we concentrate on? I know it’s all probably hot air, but let’s make the most of it before the window closes. Without sounding too much like Chelsea here, the fact that Arsenal are in for Tevez makes the decision all the more difficult. Do we go for Tevez in an attempt to prevent our premiership rivals from capturing him? Or do we fill the hole in midfield and concentrate on acquiring Mascherano. If Arsenal weren’t in for Tevez I would say go for Mascherano straight away, we need to fill that midfield with quality, but now I’m not sure….Help!!
Keane is now the Sunderland manager and I for one want to wish him all the best in his new career. Is he to be the next Man Utd manager? Time will tell but I have absolutely no doubt in my mind for a single nano-second that he is going to be one of the greatest managers of all time. A good bet would be for Sunderland to get promotion. Why am I so confident of Keane? It’s there for all to see. He has worked under Brian Clough, Alex Ferguson and Gordon Strachan. These are all class managers, the first 2 arguably the finest the world has ever seen. Keane expects 200% from himself and his team-mates and with him at the helm I would challenge any player to go against that mentality. He is a winner and will not stop until he is the best and has it all. He is a character that maintains that professional edge. He doesn’t socialise with the players, instead he distances himself to prevent anyone becoming too complacent with him. He is remarkable and Sunderland is now my second team!
Well I think I have said enough now, so over to you. Please let me know what you think on the transfer saga and on Keane becoming Sunderland manager. One last thing, how is that Tottenham have managed a triple swoop of players at the end of the transfer window and we struggle to get one? My thought is that we go for out and out class and we know that no team wants to let their crown Jewels leave!
In the papers today 30-08-2006
The BBC
Ronaldo happy to stay at Man Utd
Sky Sports
Keane: I crossed the line
Corinthians duo England bound?
Van der Sar vows to carry on
RONALDO: UNITED MY 'IDEAL' CLUB
The Mirror
RONALDO: WHY I STAYED AT UNITED
BRING ON THE BOSS
RONALDO EXCLUSIVE: Controversial winger reveals why he's happy to be terrace target Jeers drive Ronaldo on to his Best behaviour for United
FERGIE IS BACKING HOT SHOT
RONALDO EXCLUSIVE: Controversial winger reveals why he's happy to be terrace target
CRISTIANO STILL MAD
The Sun
United eye Mascherano
Keane: I'm so sorry Fergie
Gunner Tevez
The Times
United at dead end in pursuit of Hargreaves
The Telegraph
We must protect maturing Rooney, says Charlton
Barwick keeps United sweet
The Mail
Van der Sar on hand 'for two more years'
Keane says 'I'm sorry Alex'
Ronaldo happy to stay at Man Utd
Sky Sports
Keane: I crossed the line
Corinthians duo England bound?
Van der Sar vows to carry on
RONALDO: UNITED MY 'IDEAL' CLUB
The Mirror
RONALDO: WHY I STAYED AT UNITED
BRING ON THE BOSS
RONALDO EXCLUSIVE: Controversial winger reveals why he's happy to be terrace target Jeers drive Ronaldo on to his Best behaviour for United
FERGIE IS BACKING HOT SHOT
RONALDO EXCLUSIVE: Controversial winger reveals why he's happy to be terrace target
CRISTIANO STILL MAD
The Sun
United eye Mascherano
Keane: I'm so sorry Fergie
Gunner Tevez
The Times
United at dead end in pursuit of Hargreaves
The Telegraph
We must protect maturing Rooney, says Charlton
Barwick keeps United sweet
The Mail
Van der Sar on hand 'for two more years'
Keane says 'I'm sorry Alex'
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Manchester United transfer targets only 3 days to go!
So the news today is that Owen Hargreaves is not moving to Manchester United despite his best efforts to engineer a move to Old Trafford. This leaves the red devils with 3 days to find a midfield replacement for Keane and unfortunately the signs don’t look good.
Hargreaves would have completed a new-look midfield at old Trafford. It would be entirely English and provide defensive grit along with attacking creativity. Scholes Carrick and Hargreaves are 3 completely different players and would have provided options a plenty. Alas it was not to be, until January at least.
The big question now is… with only 3 days remaining in the transfer window who should we be bringing in. My suggestion would now be Reo-Coker. This was mentioned a long time ago on this blog and the more I think about it the more it makes sense. He could be acquired for £12 million and will run his socks off for his club.
If we don’t go for anyone before the window closes, can we afford to wait until Christmas in our attempts to lure Hargreaves from Bayern? I think it is a big risk and one the club shouldn’t be taking. We need a defensive mid before Thursday!
In other news, we are looking to sign Trezeguet from Juventus for £10 million, whilst Arsenal are poised to land Tevez for an astonishing £17 million. Does anyone else think this is crazy? Surely Tevez is worth splashing an extra £7 million for. It would crush me to see the gooners land such a talented player with youth on his side. Tevez deserves to wear the United shirt!
Our next three games are crucial. We must beat Tottenham, Celtic and Arsenal to maintain the pressure in both the premiership and the champions league. With Rooney and Sholes back after Tottenham, we will be approaching full strength and should be able to give Arsenal and Celtic a real drumming. All three games are at home so there can be no excuses.
As always your comments are welcomed.
Hargreaves would have completed a new-look midfield at old Trafford. It would be entirely English and provide defensive grit along with attacking creativity. Scholes Carrick and Hargreaves are 3 completely different players and would have provided options a plenty. Alas it was not to be, until January at least.
The big question now is… with only 3 days remaining in the transfer window who should we be bringing in. My suggestion would now be Reo-Coker. This was mentioned a long time ago on this blog and the more I think about it the more it makes sense. He could be acquired for £12 million and will run his socks off for his club.
If we don’t go for anyone before the window closes, can we afford to wait until Christmas in our attempts to lure Hargreaves from Bayern? I think it is a big risk and one the club shouldn’t be taking. We need a defensive mid before Thursday!
In other news, we are looking to sign Trezeguet from Juventus for £10 million, whilst Arsenal are poised to land Tevez for an astonishing £17 million. Does anyone else think this is crazy? Surely Tevez is worth splashing an extra £7 million for. It would crush me to see the gooners land such a talented player with youth on his side. Tevez deserves to wear the United shirt!
Our next three games are crucial. We must beat Tottenham, Celtic and Arsenal to maintain the pressure in both the premiership and the champions league. With Rooney and Sholes back after Tottenham, we will be approaching full strength and should be able to give Arsenal and Celtic a real drumming. All three games are at home so there can be no excuses.
As always your comments are welcomed.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Bayern look for Hargeaves Replacement
I just read this article on the BBC
Hargreaves 'set to leave Bayern'
Perhaps I was a little premature in stating that time is running out. Van Bommel seems to think Hargreaves is already at United. Is this the categorical sign that we have been looking for?
Hargreaves 'set to leave Bayern'
Perhaps I was a little premature in stating that time is running out. Van Bommel seems to think Hargreaves is already at United. Is this the categorical sign that we have been looking for?
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