The English Football Thread

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-06-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy

really? im not surprised. Ed Woodward is a daft **** who will cut a check of any size just to make a signing. as a football fan it's disgusting to see, but as a manchester united fan it's just disappointing because it hasn't worked out much in the last few.

Yeah considering how the Glazers used to operate I am surprised they are funding these signings now. They weren't particularly big net spenders when Fergie was there. They pretty much did just enough while he got the best out of his squads. But since Fergie left they have exploded in the transfer market. If they get Lukaku that's £100m+ again.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 07-06-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

Yeah considering how the Glazers used to operate I am surprised they are funding these signings now. They weren't particularly big net spenders when Fergie was there. They pretty much did just enough while he got the best out of his squads. But since Fergie left they have exploded in the transfer market. If they get Lukaku that's £100m+ again.

mourinho isn't a great manager though. i think he's good at finding talent and building a team, but getting the most out of his players isn't really his strong suit.

we need to spend money because that's the only way he'll build us a good team.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-06-2017, 01:34 PM

I mean if you had told me five years ago MU would break the English record twice and the world record once and spend £100m+ four seasons running I'd have said no chance.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 07-06-2017, 03:06 PM

what if i told you all that and then told you they wouldn't even finish top 4

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-08-2017, 02:25 PM

Bit late but - Bradley Lowery: Jermain Defoe pays tribute to 'best friend' - BBC News

Defoe has gone above and beyond what anyone could have expected of him.

Also impressed with Hart, he was captain for England (his first time) and let Defoe swap places with him so Bradley could lead the team out. Hart will likely never get that opportunity again.

**Goofle** · 07-10-2017, 03:42 AM

They should give Hart a friendly to do that.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-10-2017, 05:52 PM

Benteke linked with Everton, Evertonians on Twatter are not happy at all.

Hope he signs and proves them wrong.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 07-10-2017, 05:56 PM

imagine not wanting the best striker in the PL on your team

~~Cuthbert~~ · 07-10-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy

imagine not wanting the best striker in the PL on your team

It's madness. A well rounded player, can finish with both feet, dribble, score free kicks and heads like a God.

Only downside is confidence (and penalties). A club like Everton is right for Benteke. Palace are no better for him than we were and Liverpool's expectations are much higher. Everton is about right, he'd do well there.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 07-10-2017, 06:23 PM

totally agree. with a strong team around him like they seem to be building, he would thrive over there.

in other news: Man Utd Transfer News: £40m Bakayoko bid leaves Chelsea stunned | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk

bakayoko will be a great player. overspending but it's worth it if we can get him just to piss off Chelsea again

07-06-2017, 01:34 PM	#6453 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	I mean if you had told me five years ago MU would break the English record twice and the world record once and spend £100m+ four seasons running I'd have said no chance.

07-08-2017, 02:25 PM	#6455 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Bit late but - Bradley Lowery: Jermain Defoe pays tribute to 'best friend' - BBC News Defoe has gone above and beyond what anyone could have expected of him. Also impressed with Hart, he was captain for England (his first time) and let Defoe swap places with him so Bradley could lead the team out. Hart will likely never get that opportunity again.

07-10-2017, 05:52 PM	#6457 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Benteke linked with Everton, Evertonians on Twatter are not happy at all. Hope he signs and proves them wrong.