Match Day Thread Chavs vs Red Devils

[Treble]

Hummels was one I was thinking of a few days ago. I think he's 32 but maybe worth taking a punt on in the way Chelsea did with Thiago Silva who's 36.

We were linked with him in his prime iirc. Even if we get 2 good seasons out of him it would be worth it.

It would mean absolutely raiding Dortmund though!

 

[glazerfodder]

From a Spanish perspective can I just add that Varane has been really inconsistent this season. SAF wanted him but I really do think he would be a liability in the PL, the tempo would be too much and his errors would be amplified. Given that ther is uncertainty over a new RM contract for Ramos is speaks volumes that RM are even considering selling Varane - if he was any good they'd keep him, let him go to PSG.

 

[glazerfodder]

Following this up, and this will no doubt have Cytrax frothing, I would add a right wing to that.

I think we should go back for Sancho.

I also think we dangle a massive carrot to Dortmund for Haaland while we're at it, but if he's unattainable go for Danny Ings perhaps?

I said when he was seemingly available at the start of this season to take a punt on John Stones and most laughed.
Seem to recall someone agreeing but that ship clearly now sailed.

Raphael Varane may be available?

Lot of money all that but it's got to be done, there's a few can be sold to recoup some of it.

It has to be Haaland. Given his age he is already a prolific goal scorer, he's not 'one for the future' and a star of the U23's, but a ready made goal machine - we could get five years out of the lad and still sell him at 25 for much more than we paid.

 

[cytrax]

Following this up, and this will no doubt have Cytrax frothing, I would add a right wing to that.

I think we should go back for Sancho.

I also think we dangle a massive carrot to Dortmund for Haaland while we're at it, but if he's unattainable go for Danny Ings perhaps?

I said when he was seemingly available at the start of this season to take a punt on John Stones and most laughed.
Seem to recall someone agreeing but that ship clearly now sailed.

Raphael Varane may be available?

Lot of money all that but it's got to be done, there's a few can be sold to recoup some of it.

I want to clarify that I’m not against bringing in players. What I question is the notion that simply bringing in new players will change the outcome.

This is because we do not currently have the structure to facilitate the outcomes that we desire in form of truly challenging for the league. I can start with Woodward, but ultimately it is the manager that is responsible for weekly performances of players. He has to prepare them, coach and making sure that they are getting better individually and accountable, then translate that into consistent team execution for match days.

These are all qualities that we currently lack. Props to Ole for all that he’s done, but the United job is sadly above what he can currently deliver on.

Therefore, if we insist on bringing in new players, we must do so under the best condition and structure that would allow those collective expensive players to thrive. Otherwise, this tried, tested and exhausted method will continue to turn the club into cash cow for agents and players with nothing to show the fans.

This has sadly been the vicious cycle since Sir Alex vacated the building.

 

[glazerfodder]

I want to clarify that I’m not against bringing in players. What I question is the notion that simply bringing in new players will change the outcome.

This is because we do not currently have the structure to facilitate the outcomes that we desire in form of truly challenging for the league. I can start with Woodward, but ultimately it is the manager that is responsible for weekly performances of players. He has to prepare them, coach and making sure that they are getting better individually and accountable, then translate that into consistent team execution for match days.

These are all qualities that we currently lack. Props to Ole for all that he’s done, but the United job is sadly above what he can currently deliver on.

Therefore, if we insist on bringing in new players, we must do so under the best condition and structure that would allow those collective expensive players to thrive. Otherwise, this tried, tested and exhausted method will continue to turn the club into cash cow for agents and players with nothing to show the fans.

This has sadly been the vicious cycle since Sir Alex vacated the building.

Hmmmm - new thinking there pal. Let's get Stevie Bruce back in plus a few others and we'll be right as rain.