Apparently we are offering him an improved offer on his contract renewal
Seriously. Why?
Fantastic guy and has been a good player for us but I’m sorry we need to be ruthless, his game has gone massively downhill. He really should be out the door in my opinion and either bring in a replacement or bring in Gomes into the first team
Thoughts
Juan Mata
posted on 21/5/19
We have quite a few players we could manage without, including Mata. But as we will have to keep at least two or three I am glad Mata is one of them. A good example on and off the pitch, still a good player when played in his best position in a formation that suits, and a genuinly great guy.
posted on 21/5/19
Darren
No I agree, it’s already a hugely difficult job at United and such big changes can only make things harder. It’s when we extend players contracts such as Young, Jones and Mata that I find a little frustrating when it seems that’s the perfect time to let them go.
posted on 21/5/19
* genuinely
posted on 21/5/19
Given the uncertainty around the future of so many of our players I don’t think it is the perfect time, especially if they are fulfilling their role in a reduced capacity. We need a big rebuild, but despite their flaws and the end of season form, there does need to be some form of continuity going into next season - be it on pitch chemistry or dressing room familiarity. Otherwise things will be even harder than they already are.
I’m sure you know my views on many of the players anyway, so I don’t say this without given it thought nor being a particularly big fan of these players - apart from Mata, but I acknowledge his flaws that aren’t desirable to a team that aspires to a higher level.
posted on 21/5/19
That’s the thing with Mata, because he actually seems like a nice intelligent person who does good causes like his own charity, and publicly apologises when we’ve been poor that fans often confuse that with him being a player we need. Maybe I’m being harsh, but I feel he goes missing far more often than not.
I wish more players were like him off the pitch but I’m not convinced he’s what we need anymore.
posted on 21/5/19
Darren
Maybe a large part of it is desperation and having witnessed this pile of sh-t for too long at this club. Part of me would love to see us start but I’m aware that’s hugely naive and unrealistic.
posted on 21/5/19
I understand that.
posted on 21/5/19
comment by Ed The King Woodward (U10026)
posted 7 minutes ago
I understand that.
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Perhaps Mata could get his hands on some of City's and Liverpool's Peds? He may then move a bit quicker.
posted on 21/5/19
He’d need Captain America’s super soldier serum if he wanted to keep up with those guys.
posted on 21/5/19
comment by Ed The King Woodward (U10026)
posted 59 minutes ago
He’d need Captain America’s super soldier serum if he wanted to keep up with those guys.
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You're probably right.