|
|
Post by jimbonda on Jul 14, 2012 18:12:08 GMT
In the 'player unveiling' the Gaffer said Powell's future is as a central midfielder. The lad agreed. I think we might play him in there more than we're all expecting. yeah this has occurred to me. if powell is the match winner that some people suggest then i can see him leap frogging cleverley in the next couple of seasons |
|
|
|
Post by Bestie on Jul 14, 2012 18:13:58 GMT
Nah, Carrick would be phased out before Cleverley starts to get over-looked. He's the present and future of our midfield for the next 10 years.
|
|
|
|
Post by reddub on Jul 14, 2012 19:31:15 GMT
In the 'player unveiling' the Gaffer said Powell's future is as a central midfielder. The lad agreed. I think we might play him in there more than we're all expecting. Yep, could happen for sure. |
|
shrike59
United Reserve Player
plg%%ronaldo%%
Posts: 426
|
Post by shrike59 on Jul 15, 2012 1:33:51 GMT
We still need to sign a top quality midfielder. grade= incomplete
|
|
sleel6
United Bench Warmer
Posts: 846
|
Post by sleel6 on Jul 15, 2012 7:37:15 GMT
We've got Kagawa and Powell. I can see us signing Baines then that's your lot for this window. If that's the case then that is only 60% tops of what i'd see as the ideal summer's worth of business. A center mid like Moutinho and a RB would have also been on my shopping list. I agree with this. Can see a left-back possibly Baines, nothing else. Don't think there is a need for a right-back though. Rafael is the way forward. |
|
|
|
Post by jimbonda on Jul 15, 2012 15:10:52 GMT
Nah, Carrick would be phased out before Cleverley starts to get over-looked. He's the present and future of our midfield for the next 10 years. carrick could be in our first team for another 3 years or maybe even more. |
|
|
|
Post by SAF_Legend on Jul 15, 2012 15:14:26 GMT
Carrick is currently 30 years. Pirlo is 33 years and still on top of his game. And not to mention that Scholes is 37 and is still hailed as one of the best midfielders in the world.
I think Carrick might stay in the game till 35 and maybe beyond.
|
|
|
|
Post by mightyez on Jul 15, 2012 15:19:23 GMT
not at utd i dont think
|
|
|
|
Post by SAF_Legend on Jul 15, 2012 15:22:11 GMT
^ Yeah, not sure if we'll move him on as we did with Park, O'Shea and Brown over the next few years. But I'm confident he would be there abouts in football till >35.
|
|
|
|
Post by moxdevil on Jul 22, 2012 18:07:51 GMT
I like the business we have done so far. I now hope that we add a full back and central midfielder before the window closes. Anything on top of that is a bonus.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2012 12:07:29 GMT
If we sign 4 players this window I think it will be a real statement of intent. Maybe floating on NY stock exchange was to provide the necessary funds for this window???
|
|
|
|
Post by Tatty on Aug 5, 2012 13:30:20 GMT
So, assuming we get Moura and Van Persie, I'd rate this as our best Summer since 98, when we signed Stam, Blomqvist and Yorke.
If after City winning the league, someone said we'd sign one of the best youngsters in this country, one of the most accomplished midfielders in Europe last season, on the relative cheap. One of the best young players in the world and last seasons top goal scorer. You'd be over the moon with that.
Admittedly the two areas that need strengthening, Midfield and Left Back haven't been fully addressed, but I guess we'll look at that next year.
|
|
sleel6
United Bench Warmer
Posts: 846
|
Post by sleel6 on Aug 6, 2012 2:33:37 GMT
They are all good players but I think it would be overkill.
|
|
|
|
Post by Dan United on Aug 6, 2012 8:57:44 GMT
You could say overkill, but after the way last season ended, what a message it sends not just to City and our other rivals, but also to our OWN players. These players would have been distraught after last season, and they would have already gone into the coming season with extra determination, but what a confidence boost it must be that we could potentially add RvP and Moura, on top of Powell and Kagawa.
Also, how nice would it be to have a Rooney playing for his position, no longer assured of his starting place. I know most of the time he would be starting, but when his form drops, we just throw in RvP. How do you think Rooney would respond - I doubt it would by sulking. And that's worth it.
|
|
|
|
Post by tommyred on Aug 7, 2012 12:27:55 GMT
So, assuming we get Moura and Van Persie, I'd rate this as our best Summer since 98, when we signed Stam, Blomqvist and Yorke. If after City winning the league, someone said we'd sign one of the best youngsters in this country, one of the most accomplished midfielders in Europe last season, on the relative cheap. One of the best young players in the world and last seasons top goal scorer. You'd be over the moon with that. Admittedly the two areas that need strengthening, Midfield and Left Back haven't been fully addressed, but I guess we'll look at that next year. And now, back to reality... What if we only sign Kagawa and Powell? |
|
