Chicharito needs to come off, feel like they should go to a 4-3-3 at the half and get some more attacking wide play. Wing backs are sitting back too far and Mata isn't involved enough in the attack at all right now. Januzaj was getting forward alright, had some fancy feet there but he still seems physically overmatched. Blackett looks good. Ashley Young was a great spark in pre-season but he's been pretty conservative today.

I think we'll see Nani pretty quickly for Young if things don't improve markedly after the half. Not sure how that's an improvement unfortunately, but what can you do if you're LVG?

KobraKay

Portugal4396 Posts

August 16 2014 12:44 GMT

#1864

On August 16 2014 20:47 Ysellian wrote:

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Thanks for the info! I hope Indi does well, one of my favorite players when he played here.

Btw the head of feyenoord fans said Clasie was sold to Porto, however his word doesn't carry much weight but many people see it as a done deal. However the price (9 million with the possibility of rising to 11, not sure Porto can afford that right now) and the fact you said you guys have enough midfielders makes me skeptical.

No problema, I can keep you posted if you want.

Regarding Clasie newspapers today say it is a done deal 9M (we found oil this year.....we have spent so much money xD). No but we bought expensive players and immediatly sold a significant percentage of their rights to investment funds, thus making us appear to have a ton of money this year. Furthermore, we sold well (Fernando, Mangala, Iturbe, Defour, etc) so things balance out nicely in our favour.

I'm not sure how will the coach manage the 9 players (just of the top of my head) for 3 spots available in the midfield.

ViperPL

Poland1775 Posts

August 16 2014 12:45 GMT

#1865

I was at my grandma's for lunch, luckily I'm in for 2nd half of United game. So funny they are losing 0-1 after 45mins :D I bet van Gaal is gonna eat his team alive during half time break

Mensol

14536 Posts

August 16 2014 12:47 GMT

#1866

https://vine.co/v/M37F1mB5IzB

What was that? lmoa

Terminal

United Kingdom2109 Posts

August 16 2014 12:50 GMT

#1867

On August 16 2014 21:47 Mensol wrote:
https://vine.co/v/M37F1mB5IzB

What was that? lmoa

Ahaha bird shit? Sums him up really.

sharkie

Austria18775 Posts

August 16 2014 12:54 GMT

#1868

Januzaj, young, mata instead of kagawa lol

kagawa is a champion, please utd let him leave if you dont play him

Mensol

14536 Posts

August 16 2014 12:54 GMT

#1869

On August 16 2014 21:50 Terminal wrote:

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Ahaha bird shit? Sums him up really.

I think so hahaha.

Terminal

United Kingdom2109 Posts

August 16 2014 12:56 GMT

#1870

ROONEY!

ViperPL

Poland1775 Posts

August 16 2014 12:56 GMT

#1871

Rooooooney!!!

malcram

2752 Posts

August 16 2014 12:57 GMT

#1872

rooooooooooney! i'm glad i didn't waste 10.5 points

Mensol

14536 Posts

August 16 2014 12:57 GMT

#1873

What a goal.

Just Roo It!

Ysellian

Netherlands9029 Posts

August 16 2014 12:58 GMT

#1874

rooney to the rescue

MagickMan

Australia498 Posts

August 16 2014 12:59 GMT

#1875

Jones not getting the assist?

Rooney captain + Jones assist :D good start.

And United are still losing, what a great result this could be.

Ysellian

Netherlands9029 Posts

August 16 2014 13:00 GMT

#1876

On August 16 2014 21:44 KobraKay wrote:

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On August 16 2014 20:47 Ysellian wrote:

On August 16 2014 06:23 KobraKay wrote:

On August 16 2014 04:58 Ysellian wrote:

On August 16 2014 04:51 KobraKay wrote:

On August 16 2014 04:26 warding wrote:

On August 16 2014 04:21 KobraKay wrote:

On August 16 2014 03:36 KobraKay wrote:
About the Reus to Atletico rumour....Portuguese newspapers also have that on their website. According to one of them 27M€ will take Reus to Atletico today or tomorrow.

20minutes to go to the first game this season! Excited to see if Lopetegui can make a team out of this bunch of good players. Yay 17yo Ruben Neves is in the starting 11.

Kid got the start, 12mins in...scored the first goal of the season!

The post-CR Portugal will be stacked in the center of the midfield but thin on the wings... how strange.

I reckon that if Bruma ever reaches his potential (despite his maturity issues) and those U19 squad wingers (the scp right winger and Ivo from fcp) ever get to play well at the senior level we will be somewhat well served. Hell I've seen Bernardo Silva playing as an AMR and do well. It is a shame he has been burned and sent to Monaco.

Oh and don't forget Mane...I have high hopes for him!

How is Bruno Martins Indi doing? Btw I'm hearing you guys signed Clasie from us as well.

He was somewhat nervous but solid all around. The other team didnt pose much of a threat today so not a real test for hum. He made a good long shot and made his physical presence felt.

Regarding Clasie....we already have a lot of people for the midfield (too much!) but that guy has so much class its not going to hurt to bring him in. Sport sites are talking about him coming everyday for the last 2 weeks or so but nothing is set until now.

That would be great! thanks! So he really is going to Porto, well it is a really good career move for him. Hope he does well for you guys.

NuclearJudas

6546 Posts

August 16 2014 13:04 GMT

#1877

Nice one, Captain Rooney. Gimme FPL-points.

Meanwhie, Stoke sign Moses on a season loan.

Rooney 1-1 goal

Oh, and now he hits the post. SHeeesh.