If Anderson wasnt Brazillian and didnt have silly dreadlocks, he would have been written off a long time ago and on comparison, Kleberson has contributed more in a Utd shirt than Anderson.

Although you are WAY off on De Rossi!! He’s a fucking animal, and a top footballer to boot…

My theory, such as it is, is that his usage of the ball isnt quite good enough, and I’ve thought that for a long time. Now i love Fletch, i even feel that there is an argument for him be closer to the captaincy than he is, but i feel he needs to adapt his game. He’s not a bad passer, but he’s not a great passer. So maybe his role should be more about getting the ball and giving it to more talented players, not trying to do it himself. I also feel why this is why he was used as a winger when he first broke through, to help him develop his attacking game. Put simply, if he played like Keane, maybe he could emulate Keane.

And with regard to your comments on the depth of the centre of midfield and the players we have there, do you really mean that? We all love Scholesy, but he is probably entering his last year and unfortunately he can no longer by considered first choice. As much as i love Anderson, he still isnt convincing anyone that he’s really absolutely top draw and his scoring record, as comical as it is, is a genuine concern. And I stil feel that Carrick is not good enough. He’s good, very good, but i dont feel in that position he’s good enough. He’s a absolute fucking pussy in the tackle. Maybe I’ve just been spoilt by Scholes at his best, but i still expect more from my playmaking midfielder. I’d happily sell Carrick, and i think there are lots of players who could replace him.

And although i agree with your fantasy football line ups comment, i think you’ll notice that the players i mention are very gettable for our club. And if anyone thinks a fantasy football team consists of Bodmer and Capel then they’re tapped. I would pick some very different players if it as fantasy football.

I’m telling you all now Fletch reminds me a little of Keano back in the day and I dont care if I get flamed for saying so. Back when Incey left I didnt have that much faith Keano could take over in ’95 after we got blasted by Villa on the opening day of the season I was a worried. I admit it. I nearly bought Hansen’s B.S. But Keano and everyone else came into their own and proved everyone wrong. A lot of people are predjudiced against Fletch cos they think they know him but there’s a reason why when we’ve got big games e.g. against Chelski Fergie always plays Fletch. If that Italian ref

Fletch, Carrick, Anderson, Scholes, Hargreaves…how many teams in the world can boast that kind of depth. I read through some of these fantasy football lineups and frankly I’m disgusted that people would throw away top class players as if they were trash. Madness…

And i think Flamini is an outstanding footballer, and judging by how much he played this year, and the fact they got him on a free, I’d hope he was available for as little as 10m. Judging by Hargreaves fitness (as he’s the only central midfielfer i’m currently convinced by, except possibly Fletch) i wouldnt be against us going for Flamini and Bodmer. And the only thing i have against Fabregas is his attitude, and i think a player of his ability should get more goals. Plus i’m not sure i’ve ever really seen him dominate a game in the was Scholes could. Good player though, but not a 40m player.

Unfortunately though, i think he’ll go either next summer or the one after, as an disappointing failure. Shame really.

Think in one way it is a good thing getting “promising talent” but surely we have enough players in the bracket. I would throw £35 million at Wenger and see if he will sell us Cesc. Have said he would have to leave if they get offered £40 million so 35 may also do it. Looking forward to seeing the lad Ljijac in January.