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RE: MAN UTD
gooner666 > 10/03/2015, 13:54
What im saying is,so called pundits always say the same thing when the chips are down,but when everything is going good,,what a great manager he is,just a load of bull -
RE: MAN UTD
StrumSolo > 10/03/2015, 14:01
Van Gaal's a weirdo. There, I said it. -
RE: MAN UTD
nathanjames25 > 12/03/2015, 19:32
COYG , were going all the way , stevie gs bday on the final but i dont care , backing my boys ozil needs to have a decent game though pisses me off when hes nowhere to be seen on the pitch -
RE: MAN UTD
carl1984 > 15/03/2015, 11:43
Huge game for United today, I just wonder if Monday was the start of their 'luck' running out in as much as their winning matches when playing very poorly coming to a halt. You have to worry about them at set pieces today against Kane with Eriksen's delivery. I think there will be 3 or 4 goals in the match -
RE: DEPAY
KingKagawa > 15/03/2015, 13:45
Before Daley Blind moved to Manchester United, I wrote a piece on how he stood out in the notorious Eredivisie, and now I’ve been hit with a strong case of deja vu. Memphis Depay, in the past day or so, has been heavily linked to our beloved United, and this piece will go through the player’s pros and cons. And let me tell you, there’s a lot more of the former.
So, why is he being linked to a move to Old Trafford? Well, the player himself dropped the biggest hint of all, after he favourited a tweet saying that United had bags of cash to pay for the winger. Ever since his World Cup successes, the Dutchman has been linked to the Red Devils, mostly because of Louis Van Gaal’s takeover at the club.
Anyway, enough of the boring stuff, shall we get started?
We’ll start with the bad news, as the player obviously isn’t the perfect breed of footballer. Many have questioned Memphis’ ability to perform against the bigger sides in his time at PSV, and has been colloquially labelled as a ‘small game player’. Depay has only tallied 2 goals and 2 assists against Ajax and Feyenoord (the other big clubs in the Netherlands, alongside Memphis’ own PSV Eindhoven) in a total of 11 appearances. Not only are his scoring records against these clubs, and in Europe, a little disheartening, but he’s also been known to disappear completely in said games.
Inconsistency is something that has worried Depay in the past, yet, to be fair, he seems to have eradicated these troubles this season. Saying this, he did go four games without a goal in the past couple of months… Bad form or just bad luck? It’s hard to tell, but I’d say it was the latter, as the 21-year-old has romped the Eredivisie this season, and claimed the status of one of the league’s most exhilarating talents. -
IS DEPAY GOOD?
KingKagawa > 15/03/2015, 13:47
After that section, United fans will be wincing at the thought of Depay’s arrival, let me cheer you up a bit…
Memphis Depay is a phenomenal player. Yes, he has his weaknesses, and some inconsistencies, but in terms of entertainment, he fits the bill alongside any of the world’s top talents. Electric pace, artistic footwork, precise set pieces, this boy has the full spectrum of an elite attacker.
PSV’s number 7 has put his name in lights on several occasions throughout this season, and the predominant reason for this is that he’s the league’s top scorer with 16 goals in 22 appearances. Depay also has 22 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions, and for a left-winger, those stats are simply remarkable. His confidence (which would be described as selfishness by others) sees him get far more assists than goals, but the forward has still totted up 4 league assists this season, and 6 in all competitions.
Plus, the youngster only turned 21 years of age last month. He has time on his side, and the player that he can progress into makes me shiver with excitement…
Ever since his successful showing at the World Cup, Depay has been linked to an abundance of the world’s top clubs, and he really did stand out. In a mere four appearances (173 mins played), the winger recorded 2 goals and an assist, which proved to be vital in getting his country to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The 21-year-old had a famously affectionate attitude towards Van Gaal, which would definitely aid his time, if he did transfer to Old Trafford in the summer. Maybe his showing in the 2014 World Cup dismisses a few thoughts that he can’t perform on the big stage, as he seemed to thrive at the colossal event.
Ever since his successful showing at the World Cup, Depay has been linked to an abundance of the world’s top clubs, and he really did stand out. In a mere four appearances (173 mins played), the winger recorded 2 goals and an assist, which proved to be vital in getting his country to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The 21-year-old had a famously affectionate attitude towards Van Gaal, which would definitely aid his time, if he did transfer to Old Trafford in the summer. Maybe his showing in the 2014 World Cup dismisses a few thoughts that he can’t perform on the big stage, as he seemed to thrive at the colossal event.
Let’s avoid the obvious for a while. We all know he has pace. We all know his technique can often be miraculous. We all know about his footwork and skills with the ball at his feet. But, one of the most vital areas of Depay’s game is his versatility in the final third.
The so-called winger can operate on either flank, or can assist and score through the centre as a supporting striker. With United’s tendency to have a never-ending injury list, this trait of Depay’s can assist Van Gaal in managing the players he has available to him. Depay’s ferocious shooting and determination to get his name on the scoresheet would mean that United’s inevitable loss of Falcao, or van Persie’s even more inevitable injuries, wouldn’t be the end of the world.
here would he fit in, you ask? Well, with his arrival, and maybe another high-class winger, Louis Van Gaal would finally be able to employ his beloved 4-3-3 formation. Although Depay can play anywhere in advanced areas, it’s clear to see that he gets the most joy out of patrolling the left flank. With Rooney in the centre of the field as a lone striker, and Depay on the left, the term ‘raining goals’ would probably be utilised on more than one occasion.
Watching Depay this season has been a privilege, and seeing his muscular figure parade up and down the glorious turf of The Theatre of Dreams is something that I wouldn’t think twice about paying £30million for…
The main questions is is he better than di maria? -
RE: MAN UTD
carl1984 > 15/03/2015, 14:06
Its all about levels and Memphis only plays big clubs in the league four times a season so it's not huge surprise that he maybe doesn't have a stand out record in Europe, to be fair how many European games is he involved in where PSV will be expected to win or perform with credit, probably a handful in his career so far. It's plausible that playing in a more competitive league will bring out further improvement from Depay and one thing Man United need is more pace in the team -
RE: MAN UTD
Potato > 15/03/2015, 19:26
Brilliant performance today, best of the season by far! 2 points off City now and if we keep on playing like we did today (and Monday, 1st half v Arse we were great) then second place is a real possibility. Especially with Arsenal & City still to play at OT :D -
RE: MAN UTD
gooner666 > 16/03/2015, 14:21
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RE: MAN UTD
nathanjames25 > 16/03/2015, 20:50
Fair play to wayne on his celebration , i reckon van gaals got em playing alright and enough to get champions league now all depends on how liverpool keep doing in the end
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