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Woodward and the Glazers

Much maligned by the fans of course and rightfully so but even we have to concede that they have a done an outstanding job in this transfer window.
Sancho , Varane and Ronaldo. Absolutely brilliant
And apparently we might not even be done yet.
I'm sure the Glazers aren't winning anybody's heart anytime soon but credit where it's due to be fair.

See , kids , sometimes violence is the answer
One or two angry protests and voila!

posted on 28/8/21

comment by manutd1982 (U6633)
posted 52 seconds ago
Rob

From what I read Ole felt that Ronaldo moving to City just couldn’t happen because of how it would look and fans and players thinking city are bigger than us and can take a club legend. Also Mendes by the sounds of it used City a bit to get United’s attention which looks like it worked.

It’s frustrating that we’ve ignored CM but you know even if we are strapped for cash will will make exceptions and Ronaldo is clearly that. I think/hope Ronaldo will work but it isn’t straight forward but moments like these are what makes football special.
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Yeah, I’m deffo just trying to see this from a fun perspective and it certainly is that. But the cynical side of me sees a guy who is a fading force (though still very effective) coming back to a club where he is adored and who will make everything on the pitch go through him to our frustration much like I imagine Portugal fans must feel these days. Ie, torn between loving a guy who has given them so many special memories and being annoyed his ego stands in the way of team ethic.

posted on 28/8/21

comment by Robbnaldo (U22311)
posted 14 minutes ago

Ronaldo who seems more of a diiiiick waving contest
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but what a d!ck though, we're in a john holmes wonderland

posted on 28/8/21

But later stage Holmes where he’s still got the goods but maybe something else that’ll end his career.

posted on 28/8/21

comment by Don Draper's dandruff (U20155)
posted 52 seconds ago
comment by Robbnaldo (U22311)
posted 14 minutes ago

Ronaldo who seems more of a diiiiick waving contest
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but what a d!ck though, we're in a john holmes wonderland
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Let’s hope we can get enough blood into that diiiick or else it’s floppier than the Moyes season

posted on 28/8/21

comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 56 minutes ago
They have always backed our managers. We have just spent poorly.
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this is true

posted on 28/8/21


Yeah, I’m deffo just trying to see this from a fun perspective and it certainly is that. But the cynical side of me sees a guy who is a fading force (though still very effective) coming back to a club where he is adored and who will make everything on the pitch go through him to our frustration much like I imagine Portugal fans must feel these days. Ie, torn between loving a guy who has given them so many special memories and being annoyed his ego stands in the way of team ethic.
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this is also probably true

posted on 28/8/21

All they’ve done is play catch up after neglecting our club for years. No credit is due.

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The most ill informed comment you will see today.

posted on 28/8/21

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 20 minutes ago
All they’ve done is play catch up after neglecting our club for years. No credit is due.

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The most ill informed comment you will see today.
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No

posted on 28/8/21

comment by Robbnaldo (U22311)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
comment by manutd1982 (U6633)
posted 52 seconds ago
Rob

From what I read Ole felt that Ronaldo moving to City just couldn’t happen because of how it would look and fans and players thinking city are bigger than us and can take a club legend. Also Mendes by the sounds of it used City a bit to get United’s attention which looks like it worked.

It’s frustrating that we’ve ignored CM but you know even if we are strapped for cash will will make exceptions and Ronaldo is clearly that. I think/hope Ronaldo will work but it isn’t straight forward but moments like these are what makes football special.
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Yeah, I’m deffo just trying to see this from a fun perspective and it certainly is that. But the cynical side of me sees a guy who is a fading force (though still very effective) coming back to a club where he is adored and who will make everything on the pitch go through him to our frustration much like I imagine Portugal fans must feel these days. Ie, torn between loving a guy who has given them so many special memories and being annoyed his ego stands in the way of team ethic.
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A fading force who still outscored Lukaku overall and in the league last year. Fastest player to reach 100 goals for Juve and even at the Euros he's showing he can still go from defending a corner, to scoring a goal in like 12 seconds. He's not struggling physically.

This is an absolute no brainer, he brings so much more to the club than goals. Look at the player reactions, they are absolutely buzzing, the entire club has had a huge lift and will have someone demanding a level from those around him and we don't have enough of that. Adding Varane and Ronaldo is huge from an off the pitch perspective.

Plus, it's just fun. It's a signing no club in this league can make in terms of the story, drama etc. No other team in this league has a player who won 3 titles on the bounce with them and the Ballon D'or so I'm not surprised fans of other teams don't really get it. This is a uniquely Manchester United transferand story, and football shouldn't be without drama and emotion, this has it in abundance. We've almost broken the Internet.

posted on 28/8/21

Outstanding!? well on the surface, looks great for the headlines… but deep it, and scratch into that surface,
A player we should’ve got last year.
Varane, brilliant. And CR7, a luxury get. I love he’s back, but wasn’t the priority. A CDM is needed.
Get that, then I’ll say outstanding… for now I’ll say it’s been a good window.

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