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Post by Reduntildeath on Jul 18, 2015 10:50:49 GMT
Watching the game earlier,it was pretty clear that Club America didn't hold anything back,especially in the tackle. Some decent performances to from the new players,and thought Perriera,Blackett and Ander did fairly well second half. Shame that the pitch was so dreadful after the bowling greens they'd trained on-whoever thought of the "let's stick some grass over the AstroTurf" idea wants shooting-didn't realise until after the game that this was the case,no wonder players kept slipping.
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Post by grandpaTJ on Jul 19, 2015 3:02:58 GMT
One thing I think that could be taken away from watching that match and the play of the midfielders is that while a striker would be a very desired addition, I don't think that as the team settles that there will be plenty of goals scored.
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Post by CaajScot on Jul 19, 2015 7:22:24 GMT
TOUR 2015MEMPHIS LOOKS THE PART Memphis was the first to try on some of the NFL gear!
Gemma Thompson, 01:04 BST
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Post by grandpaTJ on Jul 20, 2015 2:53:01 GMT
Excellent to see these guys all hanging out like that. A good vibe there, helping the new guy get settled, and definitely like to see DDG hanging out. No matter what happens with him, looks like his friends are relaxed with him, and that has to be a good thing
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Post by CaajScot on Jul 20, 2015 5:44:15 GMT
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Post by CaajScot on Jul 20, 2015 11:51:04 GMT
FAN NEWS & BLOGS20/07/2015 00:55, Report by Mark Froggatt in Seattle
COMMENT: UNITED IN GOOD SHAPE AS REDS BID FAREWELL TO SEATTLE ON TOUR 2015 ManUtd.com's Mark Froggatt recounts the first week of Manchester United's pre-season tour, telling the tales behind the club's successful start to the 2015/16 season...
The first leg of Tour 2015, presented by Aon, is over and Louis van Gaal is delighted with how things are going. “I believe it cannot be better,” he explained to MUTV, with a look of satisfaction and relief following months of planning meetings at the club. From the surprisingly warm Seattle weather to the excellent facilities, both at the hotel and the training ground, everything is going well for the Reds and preparations for the 2015/16 season are well under way. It all began on 13 July with a positively hectic day that saw Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin complete their transfers to United, just in time to receive their club suits and board the flight to America. Appropriately, due to jet lag, there were sleepless nights in Seattle during the opening days as body clocks adjusted to the eight-hour time difference. This prompted many to increase their daily intakes of coffee – also appropriate given this city is the birthplace of Starbucks. Football, or soccer, is becoming increasingly popular in the States and Manchester United is a name that resonates with every sports fan. But despite this increase in popularity, the players have enjoyed a certain level of anonymity when given rare time to wander the Seattle streets. Amusingly, while passing through immigration at the airport, Louis van Gaal was even asked what he did at the club. “I am the manager”, he stated with a smile and a slight look of bemusement. On four separate occasions, while wearing the club’s tour uniform, I was also asked by locals if I played for the team and one gentleman even asked if I was Ander Herrera! Although it was strangely tempting to say ‘yes’ and live out a lifelong dream of being a professional footballer, for a moment at least, honesty prevailed with a simple point to my burgeoning belly and the question ‘what do you think?’. Thankfully, all tiredness quickly wore off and was replaced by adrenaline, fuelled by the experience of being on tour. For van Gaal and the players, everything was tailored to their needs. The team hotel, in Bellevue, was situated just 15 minutes away from the impressive VMAC training ground, home to the NFL side Seattle Seahawks and a genuinely state-of-the-art facility. The location was a significant step up from last summer when it wasn't unusual to spend almost an hour travelling to training. "We had a lot of meetings to reach this level but in the end we have succeeded,” the manager told MUTV. With several days of hard training in the bag, more positives were tallied at the magnificent CenturyLink Field as the Reds secured a deserved 1-0 win over Club America, thanks to an eye-catching header from Schneiderlin. The Frenchman, signed from Southampton, made his unofficial debut alongside fellow new boys Matteo Darmian, Memphis Depay and Schweinsteiger. The arrival of Bastian has been a particular highlight for fans and the German World Cup winner already appears a popular member of the squad, while his relaxed demeanour and openness has also earned him praise within the ManUtd.com media team. For somebody who has achieved so much in the game, and is a bona fide superstar, he is remarkably down to earth and it was a pleasure to interview a player of such regard earlier this week. It was also slightly surreal to discuss the rigours of house-buying off camera before explaining what to expect in the Premier League. So now the tour moves on, leaving behind the tranquillity of Seattle and arriving in San Jose, ready for two more International Champions Cup matches against San Jose Earthquakes and Champions League holders Barcelona, in a fixture that will undoubtedly be watched by supporters around the globe. If the second leg of Tour 2015 runs as smoothly as the first, United will be primed for battle when the Barclays Premier League season opens at home to Tottenham Hotspur on 8 August. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be considered as representative of Manchester United Football Club.
www.manutd.com/en/Fanzone/News-And-Blogs/2015/Jul/Mark-Froggatt-blogs-on-Manchester-United-visiting-Seattle-on-Tour-2015.aspx
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Post by grandpaTJ on Jul 20, 2015 23:14:08 GMT
WOOT! That kind of article just makes me wanna do the Grampy Dance! (Dance famous for the number of times my grandkids beg me NOT to dance )
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Post by WhatsTheMata on Jul 21, 2015 2:50:35 GMT
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Post by grandpaTJ on Jul 21, 2015 3:18:21 GMT
Good, if he is really hurt, make sure he has chance to get well, and if injury is more in line of "unknown status tweek" then good to have Sam playing anyhow.
I thought that Johnstone had a good match against CA, would like to see more of him.
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Post by CaajScot on Jul 21, 2015 6:51:35 GMT
FOOTBALL NEWS
21/07/2015 19:30, Report by Mark Froggatt in Seattle
De Gea and Valencia to miss San Jose match Louis van Gaal has confirmed David De Gea and Antonio Valencia will both miss Manchester United’s second International Champions Cup match against San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday through injury.
The two players did not feature in the 1-0 win over Club America at CenturyLink Field on Friday evening, when Morgan Schneiderlin scored the winning goal on his unofficial debut for the club, due to minor knocks. Speaking at his pre-match press conference at the Avaya Stadium on Monday night, van Gaal was quizzed on the pair’s fitness and provided a disappointing update. “They are minor injuries so they have visited the hospital this morning,” he said. “It is confirmed they cannot play against San Jose, I think, but I think we have to wait.” Meanwhile, during an exclusive interview with MUTV, held after the press conference, the manager confirmed he will field the same starting XI in each half against the Earthquakes as he did against Club America, although Sam Johnstone will play the whole match. "It’s the same line-up in the first half and the second half, only Sam Johnstone shall play 90 minutes because we don’t take any risks with the other two goalkeepers," the boss said. www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Jul/David-De-Gea-and-Antonio-Valencia-to-miss-San-Jose-Earthquakes-match.aspx
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Post by CaajScot on Jul 21, 2015 12:51:04 GMT
TOUR 2015 NEWS20/07/2015 14:30, Report by Mark Froggatt in Seattle Q&A: BLIND'S VIEW OF MODERN FOOTBALL It may sound obvious, but Daley Blind loves football. The Dutchman is a student of the game and all that it involves, which is exemplified by his ability to excel in a number of different positions for Louis van Gaal and Manchester United.
With this in mind, ManUtd.com sat down with the Dutchman to quiz him on the modern world of football, delving into his past to gain an insight into his flourishing career. From discussing the benefits of sports science and the ramifications of fame, here’s what he had to say… Are you a fan of sports science and has it changed your game in any way?
Things like GPS have made it better, you can measure a lot with those systems and see exactly how many times the heart beats in a minute, see what your heart-rate is and if you are fit or not. I think it is important to improve the sport, but not only football – other sports as well. I think we have improved in the last 10 years with all of the new advancements and I think that is good. What is more important as a midfielder, brains or brawn?
I prefer brains because I am more a player like that, but I think it is a little bit of both. But, for me, the most important thing is to be smart. What advice would you give to the 18-year-old Daley Blind?
I would advise him to be more confident in himself because, back then, I didn’t play my best games. I had just made my debut but then I had a fall back, in terms of form. After that, I picked it up. I went forward and eventually went up, and up, and up again. Now I am at Manchester United and it has worked out okay. I am proud of that. Of the 11 positions on the pitch, which do you think is the toughest to play?
That is difficult to answer. Every position has its own demands and every position has its own difficulties. I don't think there is one position that is more difficult. Every player has to be aware of what he has to do in that position and he has to be good in that position. Everything is different. If you play me as a striker, it is difficult for me but, if you play me in midfield, then it is easier for me. Every player has his own position so I don’t think there is one that is the most difficult. Modern players have to deal with a certain level of fame. How do you cope with that?
I think about it a lot. When I do something on Instagram, or on social media, you have to be aware of what you are doing and you have to be aware of what you are posting online. If I post something, or somebody else at United does, then you know it is going around the world and could be in the news. It can be difficult. You have to be smart, because you don’t want to be in the news! (laughs) Finally, if you could take one attribute from one of your team-mates, what would it be?
That is another difficult one. Erm… I think I would take a bit more strength from somebody, maybe from Memphis or one of the central defenders. I think I would take that. www.manutd.com/en/Tour-2015/News-and-Features/2015/Jul/Exclusive-Interview-with-Daley-Blind-on-Tour-2015.aspx
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Post by WhatsTheMata on Jul 21, 2015 16:01:27 GMT
Good, if he is really hurt, make sure he has chance to get well, and if injury is more in line of "unknown status tweek" then good to have Sam playing anyhow. I thought that Johnstone had a good match against CA, would like to see more of him. Agreed, some people have troubles understanding that "minor injuries" are not always visible and that the player won't be crying in their bed. They can live, but the match does push your body to a certain limit where the minor injury can be aggravated.
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Post by Kamilo on Jul 22, 2015 7:58:27 GMT
All the lads are posting photos with each other on Instagram after the win, seems like there is good unity going on.
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