What the f*ck are we gonna do with all these CMs

[Ombudsam]

if we really are chasing these two wingers. it doesn't make any sense. Ireally don't get it. I think Sissoko is tops but would have shifted him as I can't see how he and Levia will get enough game time to develop. If we play with 3 cms then we have to rejig our front line as we'll have too many forwards. Don't see kuyt as a decent lone front man anyhow

 

On another note Rafa did say big and now an age back, it was him. I know he's said he's happy since but he must have got a b0ll0cking from the owners in that meeting, well i figure he might anyway. Personally I think if fans are tetchy over our signings, it is directly from Rafa as he genuinely started it. You can't airbrush what he said out of history by sticking your fingers in our ears and singing YNWA over anyone who asks what's happening

[anny road]

no doubting Rafa said what he did

 

and you cant doubt that out of the blue contracts were tied up for Alonso

 

this is now getting stupid

 

Sorry I dont mean to have a go at you but people need to calm down, its every day now

[growler]

eh? We have Gerrard, ALonso, Sissoko and Masch for next season. Lucas can be brought in gradually, and if he is better than the other four, one will drop out. I don't see the problem.

[psl]

Gerrard's going to Chelsea isn't he?

[Magic8Ball]

CM's is not the issue - more important is how are we going to break down defenses and score goals

when that's sorted the CM will take shape - let's wait and see what attackers we have for next season

[Florist Cinema Pond Goal]

Probably shouldn't complain but I can understand your viewpoint, 5 into 2 over a season doesn't seem feasible but I'm sure there'll be more rotation and Gerrard will be allocated the right and a more advanced position for a fair proportion of games.

 

Does Lucas have a history of playing any other position?

Edited June 10, 2007 by Florist Cinema Pond Goal

[Stevie H]

chelsea and the mancs manage to fit four or five into two throughout a season. chelsea about six in fact.

 

if we're going to compete in the league and in europe we're going to need a massive squad, 23 or so top quality players.

[Florist Cinema Pond Goal]

chelsea and the mancs manage to fit four or five into two throughout a season. chelsea about six in fact.

 

if we're going to compete in the league and in europe we're going to need a massive squad, 23 or so top quality players.

 

Chelsea started with 4 CMs on the pitch for a lot of season, can't see us playing more than 3.

 

Who are United's 4 or 5? Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher and O'Shea - there's a hierachy there, Fletcher and O'Shea will expect to play less than the others whilst both can also fill in at other positions. Sissoko, Alonso, Gerrard and Masch will all expect to start the majority of games. Unless we get big injuries, there will be 1 or 2 unhappy CMs come next June.

[Stevie H]

Chelsea started with 4 CMs on the pitch for a lot of season, can't see us playing more than 3.

 

Who are United's 4 or 5? Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher and O'Shea - there's a hierachy there, Fletcher and O'Shea will expect to play less than the others whilst both can also fill in at other positions. Sissoko, Alonso, Gerrard and Masch will all expect to start the majority of games. Unless we get big injuries, there will be 1 or 2 unhappy CMs come next June.

hargreaves, giggs has played there quite a bit too. it's horses for courses and we've not enough strength in depth to rotate properly and effectively for a while now.

[R A Softlad]

I suggest we write a song about them.

 

There's Xabi Alonso, Momo Sissoko, Gerrard and Mascherano-o-o!

[Stevie H]

I suggest we write a song about them.

 

There's Xabi Alonso, Momo Sissoko, Gerrard and Mascherano-o-o!

lucas being treated like a dog already aye?

 

[Ombudsam]

chelsea and the mancs manage to fit four or five into two throughout a season. chelsea about six in fact.

 

if we're going to compete in the league and in europe we're going to need a massive squad, 23 or so top quality players.

 

Not if they all play the same position

 

Chelsea just start all of theirs and the back up manc midfielders are clearly back up. Momo and Lucas need to play. The other three are better than them though.

 

Better problem to have than having too few. still though

[bazz]

Before people post things like the orginal post - can they please think first.

 

What about injuries, suspensions and the fact we will be involved in 4 competitions......think first eh?

[Keita]

Before people post things like the orginal post - can they please think first.

 

What about injuries, suspensions and the fact we will be involved in 4 competitions......think first eh?

 

 

so Sissoko is quiet happy to play a bit part like Zenden has this year?

[surf]

if it's gerrard on the right and three in the middle, then that leaves one on the bench. which means all five of them could play each game. and that's not taking into account injuries

[Ombudsam]

Before people post things like the orginal post - can they please think first.

 

What about injuries, suspensions and the fact we will be involved in 4 competitions......think first eh?

 

you're thick

 

if it's gerrard on the right and three in the middle, then that leaves one on the bench. which means all five of them could play each game. and that's not taking into account injuries

 

regardless of who we're playing that is a bit defensive I thnk plus it wo't be utilising these wingers or striker we're meant to be getting

[surf]

it would certainly require a striker that can play up front on his own, a left winger that's a goal threat and either Xabi or Lucas to play higher up the pitch. still an option for away games though

[Maldini]

Gerrard will play a lot on the right and we'll play with 3 or 5 in midfield a bit more this season too probably.

[Ombudsam]

Gerrard will play a lot on the right and we'll play with 3 or 5 in midfield a bit more this season too probably.

 

I agree Gerrard will play on the right more. I just hope that we don't sign another RM in that case

[R A Softlad]

lucas being treated like a dog already aye?

 

 

I could fit him in...

 

There's Xabi Alonso, Lucas, Sissoko, Gerrard and Mascherano-o-o...

[Maldini]

I agree Gerrard will play on the right more. I just hope that we don't sign another RM in that case

 

I'm beginning to think we won't. From what Macia said the other day (if true) Rafa believe Pennant has proved himself, we also have Garcia coming back and maybe Hammill can fill in there from time to time.

[Stevie H]

I could fit him in...

 

There's Xabi Alonso, Lucas, Sissoko, Gerrard and Mascherano-o-o...

 

I'm beginning to think we won't. From what Macia said the other day (if true) Rafa believe Pennant has proved himself, we also have Garcia coming back and maybe Hammill can fill in there from time to time.

think that's it. if we get malouda in then i can't see us buying another right mid.

[bazz]

you're thick

 

A well thought out response there

 

So last year we never had one of our midfielders suspended, injured or rested due to being involved in 4 competitions then?

 

 

....no of course not. Sure I must be as thick as Rafa in thinking we need a strong squad of players in order to compete on all fronts.

[Knox_Harrington]

think that's it. if we get malouda in then i can't see us buying another right mid.

But maybe Alves to be another option at right back (and right mid) to overlap his face off when Gerrard plays there.

 

Tonight, while having a pint with Jarg Armani, I convinced myself that Gerrard should start left next season.

[Jarg Armani]

It sounded reasonable enough too. But there's absolutely no chance it'll happen.

also i'm not sure we'll be playing alves at right back if we get him. So we should sign that Navas instead, looks a player imo.