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Can Alex Ferguson use his existing players and fill the mid field hole he has. Maybe like Rooney or Berba or Ashley Young?
If you’d have to choose which of the following midfield maestro’s would you like to see (and why) at United?
1. Sneijder
2. Modric
3. Schweinsteiger
4. Pastore
5. Nasri
Cheers.
During your years following United. What has suprised you the most? (something about United that you’ve found out doing you’re work)
is it possible fr us to get d sachez deal dne?n whus gonna b our CM?
Hello Daniel
I see that you have not written an article on United for 4 days. Let’s have a bit more focus, lad.
My question is: What are you doing to advance the truth that the F.A. targets United unfairly?
who is that midfielder you really think we will get..thx
In order to defend our Bpl title, retaining it for the 20th time while going one step further in the champions league (4th time winning it), what other idea players should we add to our squad? And which ones do you think can’t cut it any more?
Is there any truth regarding speculation about adryan,pato rodriguez & iturbe
Hi
Could you think we finally get Alexis sanchaz?
Why are lots of journos cunts?
Have Rennes taken Yann M’vila off the market, or is he available? Do you think Nasri has the right tmperament to be a United player?
-Why do journos think they have a better knowledge on football than ex-players?
-What do you get out of belittling our young players?
-How would you feel if details of your private life was made known to the whole country?
spot on smartalex
lol @ boogeyman – enquiring minds wanna know mate
Daniel, what are your prospects this Season for Welbeck the Manc and Anderson the Wizard’s apprentice?
Questions for Daniel:
1) Do you see United adopting a 4-3-3 formation more regularly next season or is the 4-4-1-1 with Rooney and Hernandez the one most likely?
2) Regarding Phil Jones, firstly what are your thoughts on him and secondly, could we see him in a defensive midfield position from time to time next season?
Thanks
What are the chances of SAF buying a CM this window? Does he need to??
What is your take on the Owen Hargreaves saga? Do you think SAF was right to cut ties when he did, or do you think he should have gone for the much banded around ‘pay as you play’ contract model and see what happened?
I feel that Utd are strong enough to win the PL again, but realistically what is needed to win the Champions League again? I’m not overally convinced that Nasri or Modric are strong enough to take us the next step.
Daniel: please share some info on one transfer subject about united that wasnt completely fabricated during an alcohol or drug-induced stupor.
It doesn’t have to be an exclusive. We all know how brilliant those Guardian exclusives are..
Hi do you think this line up below can beat barca in next year champions league final?
De gea
Valancia rio vida evra
Jones
Nani Narsi sanchez
Rooney
Chicharito
Bench :lindegraad fabio smalling flecther carrick giggs berbatov
It is understood that legendary Paul Scholes would be replaced.With Man United leaving for America in a couple of days time.How soon are United fans expecting the long awaited player?.
Who are you?? And why should I care what you have to say?? lol
What negative influence is David Bernstein having on the FA in relation to United due to the obvious Citeh connection?
My question’s been asked by many fans, will ask it again though.
As you know our midfield is not that strong, so we definitely need a creative midfielder.
Who do you think that CM could be?
Daniel? Why aren’t you more like Mark Ogden? Get ya facts right, before printing yo articles.
“Daniel, why do you look about 12 years old?” .
Err why the fuck do we want this mugs inside information? He knows fuck all.
Why are some of the more “unreliable” journos allowed to write & publish an article and quote “sources close to” as evidence that its true when its blatently made up.
Its not only wholly unprofessional but it leads the masses of people who choose to believe them into filling this excellent site full of shit and hype!
kev says, Who are you? Lol.
1. Can you picture sanchez wearing man utd jersey next season.
2.Which cm do u think man utd will sign.
Utd fans are understandably excited by the young players at the club, with the exception of the players in the 1st team squad, who do the football pundits expect from the likes of Pogba, Morrison, Tunniecliff and the Keane brothers to make it as 1st team players at Utd and are the rest of the PL worried by a new generation of top quality players at Utd?
Hi Daniel. A several parted question for you to get your teeth into:
Could you please explain to me why the “Barcelona Factor” is being used so often as a benchmark, and whether or not you think that this could become a dangerous obsession for SAF, to the detriment of domestic triumph? We all know SAF can balance obsession with performance, but is this an unattainable target with the squad we have – how much is the gulf in class to do with putting faith in youngsters at the right time ? Is this season the right time to blood the next generation of young superstars (Youth and Reserve players, not the likes of Hernandez and the da Silvas) at Old Trafford, with certain midfield transfer targets proving impossible to land?
Thanks!
I look FWD to reading the answers to a lot of the above questions .
What is your take on ownership of the club and potentia forl take over in 2011/12 and its knock on effects ?
Was the most recent defeat to Barcelona avoidable with a different tactical approach for the second
half ?
Do you think man united will sign wesley snijder or samir nasri before the transfer window closes?
I would like to ask Daniel:
Why does such a large portion of the British media prefer to berate/belittle Manchester United’s players, manager and achievements rather than celebrate having the biggest team in the world in the domestic league? Surely even a degree of parochial rivalry and jealousy does not account for the level of anti-United bias so blatantly expressed by media figures that are supposed to be impartial?
Scott Parker – really?
who is d most possible centre midfielder that would be seen in united soon.
How are babies made?
Fornicating!^
Do you have an inside knowledge from your professional that can help us understand why Man United fans somehow think they are hard done by targets for the media when in fact everyone knows thats total bollocks?
Daniel – my question is this: as you are a journalist, please give us a sentence of no more than 30 words incorporating ‘neoligism’, ‘praxis’, ‘riparian’, and ‘gestalt’. I have thought carefully about my question in order to honour your professional calling. I can do it if you need a hand, though.
Daniel, I loved your book a couple of years ago. Given that you’ve seen Sir Alex up close for some time, do you like him?
Do journalists really believe the fallacies and inaccuracies that are written about United when they are proven wrong again and again?
For example – That the FA and referees give an unfair advantage to United (when you can see how they’ve screwed United when it comes to Cantona, Ferdinand, Evra, Rooney etc over the years?
- That United are constantly on the decline and the success is going to end for good this season? (Eg. 2011, 2010, 2005-2007, 1995 etc.)
Basically do journalists actually believe the ABU lies that go around all the time that are used to belittle the achievements of Manchester United? And if they don’t why do many journalists continue to feed these lies with what they write.
after skimming through the comments more thoroughly I think mine has actually been covered to an extent. i’ll leave it upto you Scott
another great example is of course the cast of the 2000 FA Cup where United are always painted to be the bad guys by the press when any journalistic investigation or integrity would show United were forced into the situation then left hung out to dry by the FA
Why do journalists think that they know better than most managers and players…
I love this place.
Daniel, what is your favorite color and why?
Are Unicorns real, and if so are they nicer then donkeys?
When do you believe the Glaziers will cash in on selling the club? They would double their money now. How much will the clubs worth increase over 5 years? With Qatar Royals buying PSG change their stance on wanting to buy Man Utd? When will they give up on it? And who do you think would be the next best owner or ownership group for Man Utd going forward with the new FFP rules?
On a more serious note that my previous post.
If you want to answer a question that migh even interest the masses and majority of true utd fans who have alienated themselves from the drivel that is mainstream English media journalism.
“how do you believe that a more possitive and productive technique from the British press might influence firstly Man Utd, secondly SAF, and finally the generations of under achieving England national teams?”
where do you see Manchester United after Sir Alex Retired ?
Daniel
What? Fucking What?
Hi Daniel, I believe our talented kids eg. Pogba, Morrison, etc should be bloodied in the first team because i believe when you are good enough you will excel playing with elite experienced players. What do you think?
and which midfielder will suit us best? Personally, i wouldnt mind De Rossi or Defour who are ‘outsiders’. Thank you!
Hey! And Dan, do you think Fergie will entertain the idea of Usain Bolt playing for us? And will he be the second coming of Bebe? Lol
Will SAF adopt the 4-2-3-1 formation nd wat are the chances Tom Cleverly will get 1st team chances this season
When will the British sports press come close to being like their Italian and Spanish counterparts. In Italian and Spanish newspapers strange concepts such as tactics and in depth discussions take place. In English newspapers we read about Rooney pissing behind a dumpster and Ashley dildoing himself in a dumpster container. When will the intelligent be picked to become journalists rather than newly graduated swots from journalism school whos ownly “out there” life experience to date has been to get a dog drunk and kiss a girl at a party. Only then will we see quality football and even possibly a national side, why should footballers act as gentleman if they are going to be written about by a chicken in a basket level journalist.
When will you stop taking the piss and using a trade marked name i.e Manchester United, to sell your newspapers with bullshit stories on how Fergie has been watching so and so and sees so and so as the answer to their “midfield” problems. When will you stop complaining about teams buying league trophies and excessive transfer fees when it is the press and the seriously dodgy journalism that is pumping up such fees with bogus reports of other teams interest.
I wish half of you lot were half as talented as those twonks in Drop The Dead Donkey.
Hi Daniel,
I want to ask you the following question:
Given that the FA opened up a can of worms by banning Wayne Rooney for swearing and also failed to ban other players for similar offence, do you think that this kind of a ban would be implemented by the FA in the upcoming season for any team/ player or will the rule be scrapped altogether? (which wasn’t there in the first place)
Also, on another note, does anybody think will Manchester United be docked points by the FA at the start of the season because of David Gill’s recent comments? I think that’s the only way probably other teams & FA have a chance of preventing us from retaining no. 20!
Last year a majority of the Guardian journos tipped City to win the league.
Are they eating humble pie now?
@What Fucking What – Genius!
- What fucking what, Daniel?
Think it’s a bit harsh to give this guy grief, he won’t b gettin paid for his time answering questions from a fan blog. Though think a fair point was made about how papers seem more interested in scandal than tactics.
I’d like to ask Daniel whether he thinks a creative midfielder is likely to be our last addition to the squad (if it happens) and who he thinks
…it will be. Sorry for the break
Seriously lads why the fuck are people asking him tactics and what he thinks to United etc? He is about 18 years old. I have forgotten more about football than this cunt will learn.
What is your opinion on the current bunch of youngsters coming through our Academy? Which ones do you think have what it takes to push through to United’s first team?
Questions for Daniel;
Q)
Why do you feel the media under-rate the contributions of Dimitar Berbatov despite being joint top scorer, having one of the best goals for minutes ratio and scoring crucial goals against Blackpool,liverpool,blackburn etc.?
Q)
What is your and your colleagues opinion on the problems between the F.A & Manchester United?
For example….Swearing,respect campaign,touchline bans for Feguson, Bans for Evra over racism, Ferdinands biased ban despite other players similar assaults & Making United a Example of.
Q) What is your opinion on the treatment of england’a best player Wayne Rooney by the FA & the media that continue to crucify their greatest talent since Bobby Charlton & Bobby Moore?
Q) Who do you think Manchester United should seek to replace a retired Ferguson? Taking into consideration the right guy who will carry on the United Legacy, winning trophies, bringing youth players through and always making stars instead of Buying the Stars.
If you could answer one …Thank you ….Bloody Journo explain without being Anti United for a day.
i’ve been thinking and thinking and thinking… and haven’t found the question.
How does the press actually work on thier stories?
Many rubbish articles with outrageous claims get written,with the editors approval.
Walk us thru how the system works and how it makes journos so powerful that if what they print is wrong then unless ur a millionaire that can sue ,u just suffer .
What is yr take on piers morgan and his very private filth he throws at Fergie?
@King Eric – think you’re harsh. still glad to see you here.
Daniel? Heard Banega is on the market for about 9mil euros. Isnt he of the same ilk as some of the names being touted to United as the next Scholes, and thus cheaper n younger?
Who do you think will replace SAF when he decides to call it a day? Do you think United will go through a slump after He’s gone?
Why do you think Cheryl has taken back Ashley?
Corea – Cheers mate. It isnt harsh in my opinion. This clown thinks he has inside gossip when in reality he knows fuck all. He looks about 18. He was the one who said Jones was going the dippers only to sign for us an hour later. Asking him questions about United , tactics etc is doing him justice. Most on here will know the answer more than taylor who will probably just make it up.
First of all Daniel, apologies for the “clique” on here, they get quite excited when someone doesn’t blow smoke up their asses.
Id like to know how you see our league, particularly United bridging the gap to Barca?
what would you rather live in ? a windmill or a lighthouse ?
On RoM, RedMegleeker is well known to be a liverpool fan.
@King Eric I’m truly interested in yours and other RoM Regulars Ideas on my post, JULY 4, 2011 AT 17:16. Please. The 3 rd question on that is.
smartalex might have an answer to question #2 and I would love your thoughts on question 3 on.
Unicorns are real. They shouldn’t be compared to donkeys.
Question 3 is as exciting as any vague speculation on hypothetical financial dealings.
They will sell the club at precisely the same time as they sell the club.
Having sold it coincidentally, their profit should convince them to immediately buy it back.
What role will Mats dæhlie have for the reserves or/and u18 next year? What position will he be targeted for?
What players in the reserves and u18 would you say are the best prospects for the future?
Can you tell us THE TRUTH about David Bernstein and his obvious BIAS? thanks.
Smoke weed every day!
Daniel,is vidic still going to madrid?
hello Daniel, keep up articles coming. love them. especially those about United. my question is – Berbatov once said that he might end up becoming a midfielder by the end of his career. i think he would do well as an attacking midfielder, he’s got the vision, the passes and also a bit of pace to make the runs. what do you think? can he be deployed as a midfielder and have the United coaching set-up thought about it?
hi daniel, is any chance we buy something more this summer, and do you think the statements in guardian about united apparent 150millions to spend was way other the mark? and how do you asses transfer situation for unitred so far? and one more qustion is any chance fergie want’s arturo vidal? thank you!:)
Even though the Club goes regularly on an Asian Tour, India is never a destination. Is it that the club does not fully realise the size of United’s fan base in India? Will the club me making a trip to India in forthcoming years?
Was the medias coverage against Rooney swearing vs West Ham an attempt to clean up the game or simply revenge for a dissapointing World Cup? If it was an attempt to clean up the game how come similar campaigns haven’t taken place against other players. e.g FA Cup Final Balotelli and Richards.
A conclusion I’ve drawn after following Man U for over fifty years, is that we are at our most potent when we play the type of attractive, attacking football we are renowned for.
We may have won our 19th title, but the two recent defeats by Barca have made us look dull and quite ordinary.
I feel that ‘essential spirit’ ha been lacking, especially last season. Do you feel the additions made to the squad since then will in any way redress this lack of fantasy?
If not, what’s the answer?
Why is Sir Alex supporting Glazers so much? Does he still have the ambition to be competing for all the major trophies?
Why man utd haven’t been competitive in the transfer market for the past 7 years and will they be competitive in near future?
Will the Glazers sell the club?