tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post7272477139248699409..comments2023-11-15T11:47:05.697+00:00Comments on Manchester United blog..: United's failure in transfer market likely to be costly...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-64253412700159287732010-09-05T01:46:34.786+01:002010-09-05T01:46:34.786+01:00James,
As long as Paul Scholes is at the club no t...James,<br />As long as Paul Scholes is at the club no top attacking midfielder will be signed. Even Cleverly has been shunted sideways, so that only the inept Gibson, the erratic Anderson and the past it Garrick rival him for the position. Nani seems much more effective on the right wing and Valencia has only a right foot, leaving always a look in for Giggs. Raphael needs only to make one error torhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651678163192054896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-51872651207396258672010-09-03T15:20:33.300+01:002010-09-03T15:20:33.300+01:00Tor,
I think United were trying to sign Ozil, bu...Tor, <br /><br />I think United were trying to sign Ozil, but he had the pick of Europe's biggest clubs and so it came as no surprise he opted for Spain. It was ever thus. <br /><br />Can I also ask why didn't we ask Real for first option on Sneijder 12 months ago when we were negotiating the Roanldo deal? That was another big mistake.James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-89114830631103957882010-09-03T15:18:00.976+01:002010-09-03T15:18:00.976+01:00Tor,
Fergie has been a great manager and I have n...Tor,<br /><br />Fergie has been a great manager and I have no idea who can replace him. Mourinho has hinted he might fancy returning to England, but I'm not sure he's the right man for United. Yes, Jose is the best, but his tactics can be very dull. However, he did a fine job with Inter and Chelsea though and no one can deny it.<br /><br /><br />Regarding these younsters. I have my doubtsJames Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-31379957889785054312010-09-02T23:53:45.257+01:002010-09-02T23:53:45.257+01:00In my opinion Ozil is a superb playe, perhaps the ...In my opinion Ozil is a superb playe, perhaps the best to come along at such a cheap price, for a long long time. I could not believe we did not go for him. But as with many prospective attacking midfielders in the last few years the shadow of Scholes looms large. He will certainly come back and bite us big time as I always thought Robben would, another we could have had relatively cheaply.torhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651678163192054896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-44472349161618412592010-09-02T23:34:57.510+01:002010-09-02T23:34:57.510+01:00Regarding your comments James. I agree with most o...Regarding your comments James. I agree with most of what you say. I too think that there is a fine balance value wise between when to sell a player and keeping him. I do see similarities between situations today and 1994-5. We had youngsters with great potential then and I think we have now. The difference is that Fergie was willing to take a chance then and apparently not now. He is getting old torhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651678163192054896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-29944137662755241532010-09-02T17:21:47.316+01:002010-09-02T17:21:47.316+01:00Simon,
:0)Simon,<br /><br />:0)James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-75573233672913033052010-09-02T16:42:31.471+01:002010-09-02T16:42:31.471+01:00James Ryddel writes another negative piece on Ferg...James Ryddel writes another negative piece on Fergie.....Shocker!simonhlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14251821294406471641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-62214979079583353142010-09-02T09:15:39.861+01:002010-09-02T09:15:39.861+01:00Dela,
I cannot answer your question right now abo...Dela,<br /><br />I cannot answer your question right now about free-kicks. But, yes, Drogba can be deadly in front of goal.<br /><br />Regarding the missed opportunities - if you read other blogs and even some comments on here, some United fans appear to be not that bothered about missing out on Ozil et al. The mind boggles...James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-8614730115926867802010-09-02T09:11:36.959+01:002010-09-02T09:11:36.959+01:00Tor,
I agree with you about Rooney, but didn'...Tor,<br /><br />I agree with you about Rooney, but didn't you see this loss of form coming because I did? Nonetheless, you are quite right, the forward line and especially midfield aren't up to the job - not when we are expecting to compete seriously on all fronts.<br /><br />Scholes has been excellent so far and I cannot really find fault apart from his tackling which has always been James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-24923232212722541402010-09-02T09:05:11.320+01:002010-09-02T09:05:11.320+01:00Dela,
I have to agree with you on your points abo...Dela,<br /><br />I have to agree with you on your points about our rivals'.<br /><br />Regarding us and the Renters, I hope your are right. <br /><br />I was pleased to see City losing at Sunderland and hopefully Gary Cook et al will get trigger happy and fire Mancini and then the managerial merry-go-round will start up again and City will revert to type... you know the rest.James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-58808513416572276042010-09-01T23:31:45.634+01:002010-09-01T23:31:45.634+01:00I have been a United supporter since 1956 and I fe...I have been a United supporter since 1956 and I feel this is one of the weakest teams we have had. <br />With Rooney looking only a shadow of his former self, Bertatov still spending most of the time holding his head in dismay and Owen just not good enough, our strike force sipmle lacks the force. The midfield is weak fullstop. Without wanting to criticise the great Scholes, he passes sideways torhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651678163192054896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-27418160128490064462010-09-01T20:35:32.142+01:002010-09-01T20:35:32.142+01:00Slightly off topic, but how many goals did we scor...Slightly off topic, but how many goals did we score from free kicks last season? I can only remember Giggsy and Nani scoring one apiece. Hell, I can't even recount too many occasions when we tested the keeper from a 25-30 yard dead ball situation. It really is disturbing, considering the consistency with which Fat Boy and Drogba convert these opportunities.<br /><br />Sigh. Why oh why didn&#Delahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311852304210764520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-79818303305168018272010-09-01T20:30:01.671+01:002010-09-01T20:30:01.671+01:00I for one think our rivals have in fact done a fai...I for one think our rivals have in fact done a fairly decent job this window. The Rentboys kicked out for Ballack and Cole in typical Abrahamovic fashion and brought in Ramires and Benayoun. The Goons are still shite defensively but still have a fairly decent poacher in Chamakh. The Scousers have signed two fantastic players in Cole and Raul Meireles. That said, I still think it will be between Delahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311852304210764520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-89268008796377027092010-09-01T16:57:54.790+01:002010-09-01T16:57:54.790+01:00Dave,
I agree with you about Hargreaves, Smalling...Dave,<br /><br />I agree with you about Hargreaves, Smalling and Bebe.<br /><br />Instead of talking about new signings and being optimistic we are left talking about what might have been. <br /><br />It also should be noted the club have ensured there was an announcement about the ticketing arrangements for the Rangers game - that is today's BIG news... funny it was released the day after James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-54776509119154416232010-09-01T16:51:50.903+01:002010-09-01T16:51:50.903+01:00Toshe,
But if United want to compete seriously fo...Toshe,<br /><br />But if United want to compete seriously for the big prizes surely we cannot ignore the problems in midfield which Barcelona exposed so efficiently?James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-84199956004994922922010-09-01T16:50:26.614+01:002010-09-01T16:50:26.614+01:00Jay,
Fulham exposed the combination of Scholes an...Jay,<br /><br />Fulham exposed the combination of Scholes and Fletcher. We have learnt nothing from our midfield failings, or so it seemsJames Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-26336788667124972132010-09-01T14:56:12.338+01:002010-09-01T14:56:12.338+01:00Our signings have been poor in truth. Have you see...Our signings have been poor in truth. Have you seen the Sky TV advert where that guy finds a genie lamp and wishes for Sky and to play for Barca then you see him in a press conference holding up a Barca shirt? Thats what happened with Bebe. He won a competition to play for Manchester United.<br />Same with Smalling really although not to the same degree. I used to get very nervous when Ben FosterDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383819716333839164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-47999699714545690692010-09-01T14:47:59.737+01:002010-09-01T14:47:59.737+01:00Hargreaves is done. I cant see him being in the 25...Hargreaves is done. I cant see him being in the 25 man squad. His knees are shot. Its a real shame cos Hargreaves at 100% is as big for us as Essien being back for Chelsea but I think the guys career is over. I dont expect him to play at all this season and one more injury setback is enough to make him retire at the end of the season when United decide against renewing his contract.<br />Having Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383819716333839164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-6842354907681109672010-09-01T11:45:13.988+01:002010-09-01T11:45:13.988+01:00i think its like last year,sir alex is looking to ...i think its like last year,sir alex is looking to chelsea and arsenal or liverpool and sees that they havent improved their squads to much ,so he knows he can be competitiv without spending big..toshehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711743112954338589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-90692104692011876302010-09-01T11:21:11.604+01:002010-09-01T11:21:11.604+01:00I agree, its very sad. Scholes is the only quality...I agree, its very sad. Scholes is the only quality creative midfielder at United. With regard to a defensive mid-fielder, while Fletcher has proved many (including me) wrong with his blood-and-guts displays, he is still a long way from Keane or Essein. We need a mid-field that can compete with the likes of Xavi, Inieste, Busquettes, Messi. While the 90's mid-field of Giggs, Keane, Scholes, Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821774111602007166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-20942849298486502602010-09-01T10:46:18.482+01:002010-09-01T10:46:18.482+01:00Barry,
I'm not sure what the future holds for...Barry,<br /><br />I'm not sure what the future holds for Hargreaves. Reading between the lines, I think United made mistakes when trying to rush him back too soon. But I agree with you, if he were able to somehow come back fit that would be a miracle.James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-36147721087313182472010-09-01T10:43:43.463+01:002010-09-01T10:43:43.463+01:00Barry,
Anything 'official' is usually pan...Barry,<br /><br />Anything 'official' is usually pants where United are concerned. You won't find sanitised shite on here, shite yes, but not sanitised... :0)James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-54553870368998871242010-09-01T10:38:36.339+01:002010-09-01T10:38:36.339+01:00James,
I think the same of Hargreaves. Sad ending...James,<br /><br />I think the same of Hargreaves. Sad endings. But miracles do happen. And it ain't over until it's over, or the lady sings the blues, they say. Like Fergie commented, it seems more a psychological barrier, confidence thing. Psychomatically induced. He's just gotta overcome the threshhold of pain and get on with it, even if it'll be shortlived. Better going down barrymaramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191972275399928856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-62978575647613295702010-09-01T10:31:25.477+01:002010-09-01T10:31:25.477+01:00This blog's more interesting than the comments...This blog's more interesting than the comments on the message boards at United's own site. Most of them totally inane. The mentality of a lot of them never ceases to amaze me. I stopped commenting or posting there. Trying to find better grounds.barrymaramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191972275399928856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-88469094553166066422010-09-01T10:30:57.659+01:002010-09-01T10:30:57.659+01:00Barry,
"We need generals, not water carriers...Barry,<br /><br />"We need generals, not water carriers!"... I couldn't agree more. <br /><br />While not wanting to write off Hargreaves I fear it is the end for him.James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.com