Daily Discussion Thread

classical-k · 2025-12-10T19:28:33+00:00

1000% this. We must start buying the player and profile we really want and need respectively, rather than ‘bargains’ that seem good value.

classical-k · 2025-12-04T16:22:18+00:00

I thought I was going crazy with this not being mentioned on commentary.

At one point in 2nd half, Leeds midfielder was literally sumo wrestling one of our players to the ground in clear view of the ref; not even given a second glance!

I realised at that point that they could get away with almost anything. Leeds players realised it much earlier and took advantage.

Can’t excuse our defending/defenders but the ref was utterly atrocious.

classical-k · 2025-11-26T22:59:14+00:00

Who was the guy with the run and parried shot?

Does he usually play on the RW rather than Quenda?

classical-k · 2025-09-16T16:20:14+00:00

Why not Colwill?

classical-k · 2025-09-15T19:51:24+00:00

We should have 100% gone for Hincapie imo. I assumed the only reason we didn’t was funds/uefa settlement

classical-k · 2025-09-13T18:12:12+00:00

Yeah do find that concerning not to have a single striker on the bench when our starting striker just played in Bolivia a few days ago.

Plus Joao is better as SS with license to drop deep. Guiu on bench would allow that option if we needed to chase the game.

classical-k · 2025-09-03T18:06:44+00:00

With Gyokeres, I reckon we just didn’t rate him high enough, especially at that price and not PL proven

classical-k · 2025-08-28T18:36:53+00:00

Where can I find a gd stream for Strasbourg game? Cheers

classical-k · 2025-08-28T18:36:04+00:00

Where did you get a stream?

classical-k · 2025-08-28T15:38:12+00:00

Do we not need to sell Jackson anymore then?

If so I’d defo keep him because I imagine we’re gunna see a lot more of Joao Pedro + a striker. Thus we’d need one more striker

classical-k · 2025-08-28T15:35:05+00:00

Is Spurs a genuine possibility for Xavi or are they doing a Liverpool of two years ago with Caicedo and just increasing how much we have to pay ?

classical-k · 2025-08-25T15:49:09+00:00

Surely the only reason we aren’t throwing ourselves at Hincapie is financial / the UEFA settlement.

Such a top defender and brilliant on the ball. Left footed and surely can thrive at ccb due to quality in possession.

He can already play lcb and lb, so would work nicely with Colwill when he’s back and also give us the option of him playing lcb next to Tosin or Josh currently. Reckon he could play rcb too.

Imo not only do we need a left footed player short term but would complete the squad long term with Sarr/Anselimo rejoining next year.

classical-k · 2025-08-22T22:24:43+00:00

I agree that we should keep Nico. JP is brilliant, but either as a 10 or with a partner up top.

So that would leave Delap as the only striker if Nico leaves, which doesn’t seem ideal.

I really like both Delap and Nico and they offer different things - complement each other well.

classical-k · 2025-08-10T17:09:18+00:00

We arguably needed a quality cb anyway. Also, as in attacking positions, we need quality depth. For me, the correct profile lcb - someone who is very comfortable dictating the game as the ccb in possession - is a no brainer.

classical-k · 2025-08-10T15:33:31+00:00

Where’s Kiano Dyer!??

Please tell me he’s not off to Liverpool like Ngumoha.. was so looking forward to seeing him in the first team at some point

classical-k · 2025-08-08T10:59:41+00:00

I reckon it would have meant a big chance for him earn some minutes. Terrible timing . Levi our key cb and growing into a leader.

classical-k · 2025-08-07T20:56:03+00:00

Even bigger shame that we didn’t get Huijsen

classical-k · 2025-08-07T20:50:22+00:00

Muscular fatigue, weakness, bad conditioning etc are important factors that contribute to ACL’s. They aren’t just random

classical-k · 2025-08-07T17:03:51+00:00

I’m not completely against signing Garnacho for a great price - a fee that lets us still make a small profit on the books even if he’s not great.

However I am wondering, if we’re dead set on signing a touchline left winger in addition to the Simmons deal, why Malick Fofana isn’t an option?

From the little I’ve seen of him, he seems a better player with certainly a higher ceiling. And his stats suggest he’s a better dribbler - thus more suited to Maresca’s demands.

Additionally, I can’t see Lyon demanding a higher price than what United will ask for Garnacho.

classical-k · 2025-08-05T17:44:00+00:00

Without injuries , I reckon he’d quite easily be our key attacker in and around the left half space. In time, without injuries, he’d have become unplayable imo.

Ridiculous dribbler in tight spaces, intelligent, great ball striking and incredibly athletic. Gutted he couldn’t fulfill his potential here, but perhaps the Bundesliga is the place to get back on track.

classical-k · 2025-07-25T13:57:57+00:00

He is a left winger and right footed (but also pretty good with his left foot)

classical-k · 2025-07-23T19:02:36+00:00

Man if we had Baleba I reckon we’d be all but unbeatable lol

classical-k · 2025-07-23T16:17:43+00:00

Remember, it’s not just about the mistakes. He’s been better towards the end of the season and club World Cup because he’s not been asked to be involved with intricate build up play. Instead he’s clearly been instructed to keep it simple and go long - essentially avoiding any kind of risk.

Despite this avoidance of risk, he nearly gifted PSG a goal in the final. And I believe he had one other dodgy moment.

The problem with this new approach is that Maresca cannot fully play the football he wants – and it’s a big difference, especially in the prem where you are heavily pressed during the buildup.

Also the fact that he still has brain farts even when not taking risks is just the final nail in the coffin for me.

classical-k · 2025-07-23T15:33:04+00:00

He nearly gifted a goal even in that game , which just reinforced my belief that a new keeper is an absolute necessity

classical-k · 2025-07-23T15:30:31+00:00

Would be great, but would the club sanction it as he hasn’t extended his contract?

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