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The Transfer deadline days thread

Discussion in 'Manchester United' started by weararedbonnet, Aug 29, 2014.

  1. weararedbonnet

    weararedbonnet Well-Known Member

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    Earlier in the week, some of the paperrs claimed we were going to bid 20 mill for Joe Allen. since then I have had nightmares every night, even resorting to medication.

    But, nightmare over, we havn't signed him after all. You can bet I will sleep soundly tonight.
     
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  2. Skylarker

    Skylarker PL High Commissioner

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    Even a player like Sandro would have been worth a punt for 6mil. He has the steel you need in midfield - even if he's used as a stop gap until January.

    I personally think QPR did very well getting him for that price. Spurs fans seem to be fuming about it.
     
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  3. weararedbonnet

    weararedbonnet Well-Known Member

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    Seems that if a deal is agreed in principal with both clubs, you get an extra hour to complete it
     
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  4. Treble

    Treble Keyser Söze

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    No we needed to sign proven quality. No more bollox. Sandro was far too inconsistent.
     
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  5. Tobes

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    Didn't you know he's a world super star mate?

    As he proved when he spooned that open goal effort 20yards wide on Sunday.

    But it's all good as Brent has had him mark someone from a corner for the first time ever apparently - what a genius
     
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  6. UnitedinRed

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    Brendan Rodgers when the voice in his head went 'Mario'...

    please log in to view this image
     
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  7. Christiansmith

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    According to Brenda

    RS with tagliatelle >>> RS with the rat

    Deluded +++. <laugh>
     
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  8. Fair enough if you apologised but then, don't come out with statements like "Can't see what all the bitching is about" <ok>
     
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  9. Mark D

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    They are leaving it a bit late (23:58 hrs) to announce the Falcao deal as complete. Apparantly the paperwork must be signed by midnight? :emoticon-0107-sweat
     
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  10. Matth_2014

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    Major announcement guys on Radamel falcao [Sky sports].
     
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  11. Mark D

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    Sky seem to be discussing that Manchester United won't sign off Welbeck until Falcao is confirmed. Apparently Arsenal have a 2 hour extension?
     
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    This could be the biggest anti-climax since Colleen told her blind mum she was marrying "a footballing star" the day before she was about to regain her sight.
     
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    Leicester have signed Tom Lawrence.
     
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  14. Mark D

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    Bit confusing as some sources saying the Falcao deal had to be completed by midnight but others now saying 1am?

    Woke to the exciting news of Manchester United signing Falcao, it's 1.5 hours after the deadline and now going to bed still wondering if we signed him :emoticon-0113-sleep
     
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  15. Diego

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    Bit gutted about this, would have been happy with a loan though.
     
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  16. Diego

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    Very Fabio Coentrao like to me <grr>
     
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  17. Matth_2014

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    Welbeck has joined Arsenal.
     
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  18. Diego

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    Welbeck deal done, now an Arsenal player and will probably do very well with their team if played as proper a striker.
    Sorry to see you go Danny, good luck.
     
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  19. timmy5x

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    Still time yet, Felani wasn't confirmed until after 2am! I hear its close but, sticking point is the fee, Liverpool want 50m + Di Maria, but united are only prepared to go to 50m + Mata!
     
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    Falcao has joined us.
     
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