We need a decent attacking lb too, an upgrade on shaw, who we’d keep as backup.

I wouldn't mind too much only signing a right back, centre back and defensive mid if it ment players like Gomes, chong, greenwood and garner would all be in the squad and get plenty of games, we play with 3 midfielders so I don't see the need to sell Fred yet even if we sign a defensive mid, would still only leave us with 5 midfielders for 3 positions, 6 including garner..

comment by baz ta’rd (U19119)
posted 12 minutes ago
We need a decent attacking lb too, an upgrade on shaw, who we’d keep as backup.
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We have more pressing concerns than Lb. And Shaw seems to be improving as the season goes on.

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comment by baz ta’rd (U19119)
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We need a decent attacking lb too, an upgrade on shaw, who we’d keep as backup.
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We have more pressing concerns than Lb. And Shaw seems to be improving as the season goes on.
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I think we’d see a marked improvement in attack with decent attacking full backs. Whilst shaw has improved, he’s still far short of being impressive in an attacking sense. No issues with his defending.

comment by baz ta’rd (U19119)
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comment by baz ta’rd (U19119)
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We need a decent attacking lb too, an upgrade on shaw, who we’d keep as backup.
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We have more pressing concerns than Lb. And Shaw seems to be improving as the season goes on.
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I think we’d see a marked improvement in attack with decent attacking full backs. Whilst shaw has improved, he’s still far short of being impressive in an attacking sense. No issues with his defending.
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The only way he will improve is if he gets playtime, would much rather him start than spending a load on someone like Sandro. Wouldn’t mind us getting the lad from Celtic as backup and competition for places though.

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comment by baz ta’rd (U19119)
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We need a decent attacking lb too, an upgrade on shaw, who we’d keep as backup.
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We have more pressing concerns than Lb. And Shaw seems to be improving as the season goes on.
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I think we’d see a marked improvement in attack with decent attacking full backs. Whilst shaw has improved, he’s still far short of being impressive in an attacking sense. No issues with his defending.
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The only way he will improve is if he gets playtime, would much rather him start than spending a load on someone like Sandro. Wouldn’t mind us getting the lad from Celtic as backup and competition for places though.
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Tierney? He’d be an upgrade on shaw, attacking wise. More intelligent and versatile too.

We’d get him for a decent price too.

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comment by baz ta’rd (U19119)
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We need a decent attacking lb too, an upgrade on shaw, who we’d keep as backup.
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We have more pressing concerns than Lb. And Shaw seems to be improving as the season goes on.
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I think we’d see a marked improvement in attack with decent attacking full backs. Whilst shaw has improved, he’s still far short of being impressive in an attacking sense. No issues with his defending.
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The only way he will improve is if he gets playtime, would much rather him start than spending a load on someone like Sandro. Wouldn’t mind us getting the lad from Celtic as backup and competition for places though.
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Tierney? He’d be an upgrade on shaw, attacking wise. More intelligent and versatile too.

We’d get him for a decent price too.
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Hmm maybe I’m only basing my knowledge on him off Football manager have you watched him play much?

What you need is Poch to get the most outta what you already have and develop what appears to be a good youth system. Pi55ing money up a wall hasn't exactly worked over the past 5 years.

I think Ole's run & short term gain will ultimately be your long term loss

We certainly need signings. I’d also like to see Ole develop a 2nd system. The PSG game exposed our lack of depth quite badly, but it also showed that when certain players are absent (Martial, Lingard...) we don’t have an alternative system to compensate for the lack of like-for-like squad replacements. Bringing Mata & Sanchez on in the same roles was probably in hindsight a tactical error.

What should have maybe happened was a switch to 3-5-2; Lukaku up top with Rashford & a defender brought on to join a back 3.

So in the summer we either need to be quite aggressive in the market in order to bring players in who can all play in the exact same system regardless of personnel changes, or we need to work on a 2nd ‘backup’ system when key players are out. I like the idea of us being tactically versatile.

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comment by baz ta’rd (U19119)
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We need a decent attacking lb too, an upgrade on shaw, who we’d keep as backup.
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We have more pressing concerns than Lb. And Shaw seems to be improving as the season goes on.
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I think we’d see a marked improvement in attack with decent attacking full backs. Whilst shaw has improved, he’s still far short of being impressive in an attacking sense. No issues with his defending.
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The only way he will improve is if he gets playtime, would much rather him start than spending a load on someone like Sandro. Wouldn’t mind us getting the lad from Celtic as backup and competition for places though.
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Tierney? He’d be an upgrade on shaw, attacking wise. More intelligent and versatile too.

We’d get him for a decent price too.
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Hmm maybe I’m only basing my knowledge on him off Football managerhave you watched him play much?
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Seen him play a few times. Good crosser, passer, positionally good too. He’s probably the highest rated player in the Celtic team.

We should be doing both, BK11.

The correct action is very simple.
Being the glory hunters you all are, hand in your Utd jerseys to the local charity shop and get down to Sports Direct for a spanking new City top. Shouldn't have a problem getting a ticket for their games I hear.

CiC,

Indeed we should.

comment by McLitmanen (U22058)
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The correct action is very simple.
Being the glory hunters you all are, hand in your Utd jerseys to the local charity shop and get down to Sports Direct for a spanking new City top. Shouldn't have a problem getting a ticket for their games I hear.
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You had a nightmare on my article and how you're on this one trying to be funny

comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 2 hours, 44 minutes ago

What you need is Poch to get the most outta what you already have and develop what appears to be a good youth system. Pi55ing money up a wall hasn't exactly worked over the past 5 years.

I think Ole's run & short term gain will ultimately be your long term loss
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Why would we need Poch to do that? Ole has a history or working with and developing young players, is already in place and understands the club. He is also probably under less pressure from the fans than any other manager we could bring in, as he is a nice guy and an absolute legend at the club So if he does decide to bring through these promising youth players that we have, as I fully expect her would, he will be afforded the time to do so with the fans recognising the potential for long term rewards.

You need a director of football in place before you pees away any more transfer money. Sneijder season starting early this year?

comment by Kamikaze Blue (U7450)
posted 16 minutes ago

You need a director of football in place before you pees away any more transfer money. Sneijder season starting early this year?
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I think that the director of football is less of an issue if we keep Ole in charge. That isn't to say that we shouldn't be looking to bring one in, but what do you look for in a director of football? Someone who understands that club, its traditions and how it wants to play football. Ole has been involved with the club at every level and he already understands the club, which will help guide him in the transfer market and identifying where we need to strengthen and where we can promote from within. I would feel a lot more comfortable with him making decisions on incoming signings than Jose, as he will have the good of the club at heart long term, rather than an ego driven short term view of what signings we need to make.

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comment by Kamikaze Blue (U7450)
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You need a director of football in place before you pees away any more transfer money. Sneijder season starting early this year?
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I think that the director of football is less of an issue if we keep Ole in charge. That isn't to say that we shouldn't be looking to bring one in, but what do you look for in a director of football? Someone who understands that club, its traditions and how it wants to play football. Ole has been involved with the club at every level and he already understands the club, which will help guide him in the transfer market and identifying where we need to strengthen and where we can promote from within. I would feel a lot more comfortable with him making decisions on incoming signings than Jose, as he will have the good of the club at heart long term, rather than an ego driven short term view of what signings we need to make.
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I don't think you understand the director of football role. The manager still has a say in the transfers, but you need someone who has the time and expertise to actually manage that side of it. Are you seriously suggesting that it's left to Ed Woodward after the ballhocks he has made of some of the recent dealings?

Largely agree, OP. Although I think our biggest priorities are another striker and a top drawer centreback.

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