With a week until the transfer window closes, some fairly bizarre rumours have been doing the rounds.
First, it was claimed that Michael Carrick was on his way back to Tottenham Hotspur with Luka Modric coming in the other direction. The Spurs fans seemed to fancy it but could see that it was tabloid nonsense, originated from the fact Carrick had been rotated and Harry Redknapp confessed Ferguson was a fan of Modric. Bingo.
Despite spending £18.6m on him three summers ago and United winning the title every year since, the rumour mills would have us believe we’re ready to ship back to White Hart Lane with an added £10m to secure the services of Modric. Whilst I share Ferguson’s opinion of Modric you would have to have a screw lose to think he’s worth Carrick + £10m. Plus it’s not as if Modric even plays in the same position as Carrick which would leave our central midfield looking even weaker than it already does. Verdict? Bollocks.
Today’s rumour, which originated in The Mirror, claims Anderson is on his way out after having a furious bust-up with Fergie. It wouldn’t be the first time a player got on the wrong side of the manager and was shown the exit door but in this situation the story is a tad far-fetched. The bust-up apparently happened after the Community Shield over two weeks ago when Darron Gibson got a place on the bench instead of Anderson. Now, whilst you can imagine Anderson wouldn’t be happy about missing out it’s hard to imagine him kicking off about it to the point the manager decided to get rid.
The Brazilian star left Fergie fuming after reacting badly to his failure to make the starting line-up. The Scot was so angry he later confronted Anderson over his actions and was stunned by the 21-year-old’s refusal to back down. Anderson insisted he was good enough to be in the team and was frustrated at being overlooked, with rookie Darron Gibson taking his place in the squad. And with the Brazilian international claiming he would prefer to quit rather than sit on the sidelines, Ferguson is willing to grant him his wish.
Something else which is hard to imagine is Fergie telling Anderson to clear off, then putting him in the squad on the opening day of the season and then starting him in the following game. Not exactly the behaviour of a furious Ferguson ready to sell a player. Verdict? Bollocks.
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sorry everyone but i wnt feel too bad if ando is sold.i knw not many people with agree wid me but he really is struggling big time.no signs of improvement and has to score goals.nani atleast scres goals.
Sorry ando!!!
But i agree that all these rumours are crap.
Modrić is such a good player,i would be very happy if we can add another Balkan star in our squad
I don’t feel Ando’s failure to improve his game is only player’s fault.
I was very impressed with him when he came to the club and still don’t see the promise he showed to us. He came as an atacking player but plays mainly in a holding position.
It’s clear to me what the problem with Anderson is. No one has the balls to say it and I’m going to take a deep breath and just go for it – to hell with the consequences….
His hair is terrible.
Short back and sides and you’ll see the goals start to fly in. You mark my words.
well- Sir knows the best, but I don’t like rumours of problems in the squad related to SAF and some player, especially those two. Carrick looked a bit strange in the last games and Ando needs regular games,so he’ll have to wait as others do.
Hi guys. If there rumors are to be believed, Fergie has lost control of the dressing room. Not a chance. We have to look at it from a different perspective. When there is no transfer activity, the Ashes are over and no Ronaldo saga, the rags have to come up with something to sell papers. That’s where we come in. One minute, it’s Vidic leaving United. The next it’s Carrick and Anderson leaving the club. I was surprised when they were dropped completely from the Wigan game, but i would be very much surprised if Fergie let either one of them leave. Not after having spoken highly of them in the last year.
i smell bullshit
I don’t know how Anderson is a failure. He hardly ever gets to play two games in a row, how can a player develop if he doesn’t even play regularly, even when he does play it’s almost always with different midfield partners. I kind of feel sorry for the kid.
“The Spurs fans seemed to fancy it… ” no way did they fancy it ..the majority were against the deal…they would accept 20 million plus carrick…modric has more potential than carrick who is already a finished article – modric is at least equal to carrcik at the moment – the only difference is that carrick is english ( hence overpriced ) and plays in the bigger club but i knew from the day one that luka is a class act – i’m still waiting for carrick to play the MOTM performance against any of the top 3 sides or in Enlgand national team – he’s a very good schemer but a bit overrated amoung united fans..and another thing – modric doesn’t play the same position as carrick for spurs – but he plays similar position for croatia and trust me , he’s more versatile than carrick – can play on either flank alos with the freedom to roam around
I’ve been reading comments on this site for a while and could never understand how Carrick is rated so highly. While he has won a lot in his time at the club I find it hard to think of any game where he really took control of a game or stamped his authority on it. He can give a killer pass but doesn’y do it often enough and goes missing too much in big games!! I wouldn’t be too upset if he left, especially for a player of Modric’s quality!!
it does appear to be absoloute shite
i do like modric though
i know these rumours are bullshit, but i would kill to have modric. 10 mil+overrated and not-united quality carrick for one of the top midefielders in the world would be a great deal. may not be as big physically as carrick, but carrick doesnt impose himself anyway and modric is way better than him in everything else. superstar in the making
Silly Rabbit. Trix are for kids.
I have never been Carrick’s biggest fan – I think he disappears in the bigger games.
Regarding Anderson, he needs to be played as an attacking midfielder (how he made his name) and given a bit of a run in the team – perhaps he’s a bit of a Veron (not suited to English football).
I like how Nani is playing – he seems to be stepping up to the challenge
Kaza, you are saying Carrick is overrated and Modric is one of the best midfielders in the World?
Anderson has played for two seasons and has not scored really don’t see him as an attacking midfield player, he is an old school box to box player but for me his time is up.
You know what, this papers are actually being sold and they continue to spread this bullshit forever. They are masters of the game and this is the world we live in.
Macedonia_united: what do you think about buying goran pandev?
I think he would fit right in 
Ando should get more games….i’m sure he will be a great player for us!
Off subject here. Just throwing it out there but I’m not sure of Mike Phelan’s impact on the training pitch. Last saturday a side, we’ve had a lot of trouble scoring, back end of last season in particular. Let’s face it, after signing him from Norwich he didn’t really flood old trafford with goals from his midfield position and I’m not convinced he has the ability to work on the technical level some of our players are used to. One of the best finishers we’ve had at Old Trafford is currently managing the reserves…is there a place for Ole with the first team?
Mmmmmm we always like to say the paps are talking bullshit, but truth is, Vida’s agent keeps speaking out to the press and PUSHING the Barca thing. We all said the paps were spouting bullshit about Ronaldo, and Tevez, but they were right! The fans bitched about the press rubbish when Inter Milan and Barca were wanting to get their hands on Nani, but Nani himself gave interviews to the Portuguese press, and confirmed that he knew these clubs wanted him. So the press are not always bullshitting, even if we want to accuse them of it. Not saying they always get it right though, because they don’t! No denial from the club yet about Carrick or Anderson, and the Carrick rumours have been out for days. I heard the fans at Red Cafe had deliberately started the rumours to see if press would bite – but there again that is just speculation talk – isn’t it!
Modric is Good, Carrick is good too, but carrick plus 10m for modric is bizzare. Harry is looking for a way to get rid of modric but scheeming to get carrick plus 10m. If modric is one of the best midfielder in the world, how manage no team bided for him. Guys, Man U still need the skills and flare of Carrick, because he does not look physically strong means he may not be suited for some games when we play the bad boys. But when the game is clear, his eyesighted passes could be second to none
those United fans who slate Anderson disgust me. The Lad is barely 20 years old and the pressure being applied on him is sensational. He clearly has buckets of skill, and as many here have mentioned previously, give him a solid run of games, and I think he will show the naysayers exactly what he is made of.
If I am wrong, I am wrong, but I believe in Anderson we have one of the worlds future premier central midfielders.
I wish half out fans would piss off and go support the Virus. It’s bloody embarrassing.
I think Ando should knuckle down, he will get his chance, he is still young. I good player with a lot of energy. He wants to play, for me thats a good thing. He will stay.
I think also that Modric is a class act, he can be a bit like those schemers at Barca. Clever, quick and skillful. I would put him in the midfield with Flech and Ando with either Nani or Valencia wide. Also Modric can play on the wing as well, three midfielders interchanging with Flech in holding role. With Roo, Berba and or Owen up front, we can devistate teams, like Barca. Its a thought!
Morning
Words fail me. There is now a rumour doing the rounds on the Times site I think stating that we may be prepared to sell Carrick to the dippers!!! Yeah right.
As for Anderson, on the last years form I can’t say I would be too bothered if he left. Has done fuck all for months. I never normally slag players but I am getting tired of this cunt sauntering about underperforming. Does he think he has made it already? Come on Anderson lad show us what you CAN do.
i was leaveing the stretford end after the brum game and anderson was being escorted to a car by security and he was not happy this was 10 mins after the final whistle. let him go he has’nt done anything since his first season.
Ando needs to mature. He had more potential than he is doing. Man U is a big team, a team that can afford to keep dimitar on the bench and at times Owen. So he needs to grab the shirt, no one will give you shirt, others are competing for it too. To me, he has not shown the ability I expect from him.
Nobody doubts his potential, its just his attitude at times.
As for Carrick being over rated I disagree, I am a fan of Michael’s .
Anderson for me hasn’t got it mentally, he is too intersted in posing about the pitch and joking around off it, if he wants to make it he should knuckle down with his football and to say he is young is true but he is only a year younger than Messi and Fabregas.
i like anderson but think he’ll be sold at end of season. The boy tries, but don’t think our system suits him. He is more of attacking midfielder, but we tend to play with our mids in centre with bursts into the box. Think if anderson played further upfield more he’d be more effective, but wi rooney dropping deep there’s no space for him there. Shame coz he looked promising but just doesn’t fit in. And don’t bother listening to papertalk, most is trash designed to sell more copies. Sun predict about 100 transfers then wen one comes true they bleat about how it’s an exclusive. Reckon i could predict as well as they do!
As for Phelan, not too sure how much input he has regarding tactics and technically but I would imagine Renee Mulenstein has more to do with that side. He aint my favourite isn’t Phelan but he is United through and through.
I agree King Eric, I am not a massive Phelan fan but at least he hasn’t walked out twice like CQ.
mark my words – if we sell Anderson this season, we will come to regret it at a later date. Sure, we are Manchester United and we reserve the right to expect the absolute best out of our players, but in all honesty, how can we continue expecting so much from the lad when he is not getting a consecutive run of games in the team due to Scholes, Carrick and Fletcherinho?
Remember how many people we saying get rid of Fletcher a couple of seasons ago? for me, Fletcher has been or best MF so far this season, and I can only see him getting better… It’s precisely because we have the depth in midfield that we can afford for Anderson to take a little time to find his feet…
He shat on Fabregas….
Exactly Stephen. Phelan is just Sir Alex’s patsy to do interviews etc, can’t imagine he gets too involved with tactics and such like.
I’m not sure Mike Phelan is so important that you can blame him for players performing poorly!
In my opinion, our midfield is not exactly the deepest around, I would not fancy the idea of selling any of the midfielders, especially Anderson. He put in a lot of brilliant performances last season, especially in the games against the gunners. Maybe the off day against Barcelona dented his confidence, but I don’t think that’s a reason to sell him.
Imagine what’d happen if we sold Anderson, and Fletcher picked a serious injury, heaven forbid.
When things are going well it is Fergie, and when things are going badly it is Phelan I never read to much into the importance of a number two as Fergie is the great dictator anyway, he is hardly going to be swayed at this stage too much of his career.
@ Horrace
Yeah, I know it’s not the deepest, but it is sufficient to give guys like Ando enough time to embrace the learning curve, and deep enough to not justify all these planks expecting the best out of a very young man every single game.
Sorry for harking up over this, but I think it is grossly unfair of our so called supporters to get on the back of Ando. I maintain the beleif that he could be an all time great at United, and I for one would be extremely upset to see him go and develop into a superstar at another club.. the one that got away so to speak…
Muggaz, you can’t call us “so called” fans because we critize a player who isn’t producing mate that is unfair.
@Macedonian_star:it would be great, a dream come true.For all of you who dont know who is Goran Pandev ,watch what he did with half of the dipers team :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kla2QRF9Yyw
It wouldnt cost much because he is trying to force him out of Lazio,and has only one year from his contract we would get him for about 5 mil
How can you write off Anderson so quickly? Yes he has been here for two seasons,but he is only 21! He is years away from his peak so give him time. Not all players become world beaters before 22! Players are always written off too soon by their teams. Pirlo,Henry,Eto’o were all written off as not being good enough by Inter,Juventus and Real Madrid respectively. Now look at them! Fans love to write off players too,our very own Darren Fletcher and Diego Forlan before him weren’t given a fair chance by many early on and again, look at them now. Anderson will be a world star by the time he is 25 if given the chance.
Reckon we would see more from Ando if, a) he actually played and b) he actually played in his natural position…..AM.
He was one the player of the tournament at the u17 world cup a few years back, destroying teams almost on his own…..since his arrival at United he has been forced to play deeper and deeper and it’s doing nothing to get the best out of him.
@macedonia_united: Hope he leaves lazio for a premier league club…would love to watch him every weekend.
I’m going to Glasgow for the maco-game. R u coming?
Like your nickname btw
Im stuck in medical university, its the final year.Defintly i will watch the game ,hope we win.Its nice to see another macedonian on the blog
You cant judge anderson yet he has’nt played enough games yet, remember back to the 07/08 season, ando and hargo were class in midfield. There’s a player in there saf just needs to get the best out of him, ie find a position for him.
Well said Muggaz a lot of people on here are hardly supporting just constantly bitching about people not becoming the greatest in the world after a season.
Look at the last three seasons we had, all the players involved are surely contributing something so be happy they are and enjoy it.
Ive never been carricks biggest fan, does’nt boss the big games for me but ya cant deny since he’s been at the club weve won trophies.
Oh ok…2 bad. Can’t wait for the game. First scotland, then watch them here in norway
Absolutely..ke se slusnime pak
Take care – pozdrav
Think modric is trying 2 muster up a new contract for himself by the sounds of it!
I think people are not giving enough time to Ando.
For fuck sake he’s neutralised Gerrard, Fabregas and Lampard so we can’t say the kid hasn’t got potential.
Remember Evra and Vidic took their time and they both had more games.
I think he will be good this season. Will chip in a couple of games. Our midfield havent been brilliant in goalscoring terms anyway in the last couple of years except for CR of course.
I think he is just losing a bit of confidence a la Nani of last year!
would have modric any day..big game player aswell.
wont happen anyway, its bullshit.
Interestingly, Fergie is pairing Carrick with Anderson, and Scholes with Fletcher this season. I’d really like to see Fletch and Anderson together as that could really work. Fletch would give Anderson the confidence to get a little further upfield where his attacking runs can make a real difference. Don’t forget that this is the same Anderson that bossed Gerard and Fabregas in his first season. The kid has talent to burn and it’s down to Utd, and Fergie, to get the best out of him.
I think the reason Sir Alex has gone with those pairings so far is that he’s always keeping one experienced midfielder in the pair. You could argue that Fletcher is now quite an experienced player, but he’s not used to being the more experienced of a duo.
People keep harping back to 07/08 when talking about Anderson, and while he did look good then he’s done nothing since. Tevez was good that season and look how that turned out. I’m starting to seriously doubt if he is in fact “Better than Kleberson”. Dunga doesn’t seem to think so.
There may be elements of truth in the tabloids. but as they normally do they “spin” it and make it into something bigger. Anderson will stay at United and there’s no way SAF will let him go. He sees him as a future United regular player and developing into a genuine world class player. If you read any statements from SAF he always mentions him about how good he is and his development. Of course no player likes to be dropped or be on the bench – they all want to play. so, some may react by “having a go” at the boss, whilst others will sulk. Anderson has that self belief and confidence in his own ability. he knows he should be playing regular 1st team football and that his performances have been hot and cold. he also knows that he needs to be consistent and apply tacticle discipline to his game.
so for me, i think we’ll either see him start this saturday against arsenal or be on the bench coming on to replace either Carrick or Scholes.
SAF – SAF is an excellent man manager and motivator. Developing Tactics and a game plan i would say he’s just above average, but that’s more because he’s been in the game for so long he’s learnt this side of the game. if you think back to his days managing Aberdeen, and the early United days it wasn’t his tactics that was his strenght it was his man management and developing a playing style and philosophy. you could see that in Europe – especially in the Champsions League where he was “found out” time and time again. those defeats in the semi’s and quarters taught him about the importance of tactics and strategy. the day-to-day coaching he’s always left to his number two.
Phelan – his number two. i do not rate him one bit. CQ and even Steve McClaren are way ahead of him. both in terms of coaching and developing new ideas and fresh training programmes that challenge the players to develop and think – thus becoming BETTER players.
SAF has said that he observes what goes on in training and this is where he sees how a player is developing or not, and makes a decison on who plays in the next match.
I just feel Phelan is old school, and whilst SAF is, SAF has evolved and learnt and been willing to grow and adapt to the way the game is now not 20 years ago. Phelan is someone who is not fresh on ideas and pushing the players. he’s weak tactically and i feel this is where United and SAF suffers.
it would be good if somone like OlEgend who’s doing a brilliant job with the reserves became his no 2 and coach as he’s got more nous in his right foot than Phelan has in his whole body.
I dont know what to beleive from the romours to be honest.
Anderson knows he is still young & in a squad of equally tallented players. There is no gaurentees to play every week unless your Performances warrent you to be first on the team sheet!
Has andersons performances to date warrented this? No!
Fergie loves players wanting to play! Fergie would have respected the drive in anderson to play if he made his objections known. Fergie more than likly would have sat him down and explained his reasons. If at any one time Anderson had showen petulance and said i would rather move to another club than sit on the bench that would have showen tremendous disrespect to Fergie, The Club & His all Players in the Squad!
I as a fan would not accept it from any of our players. No one player is bigger then the club..> You put in a player rating of 9 out of 10 each game then you have a case for not being on the bench..
Anderson hasnt done that at yet, he has the potential too… He maybe needs bringing down to earth with a bang….. One thing for sure Fergie is the one to do it.
Anderson’s Future is in his own hands!
Bigphil2003 – good points but I do wonder how much of the blame lies in the fact that last season we seemed to tinker more than usual with our system.
The reason I referenced his 1st season is cos thats all I’ve really got to go on. He hardly played last year and when he did then i admit he was not overly impressive. However I think it’s difficult for any player to perform if he’s not playing week in week out, or in the same system with the same players. Especially someone still trying to establish himself. Look how long it took Fletcher to “make it”….
All I can say is that the collective performance of the midfield against Arsenal in the champs league was fantastic. Anderson was a key part of that. He has got all the attributes it takes to make it but I wonder maybe if he’s missing Queiroz as a coach, mentor and even a translator!!
Phealan????
Im surpprised that people are questioning his appointment.
What does fergie need from a number 2?
In my opnion he needs someone reliable and able to fit in with the current squad. Promoting someone from the ranks is an ideal choice. They know the players, know they routines & also have the trust & respect of the Manager. With no hidden agenda.
Lets remember Fergie only has 1-4 years left..I wish he could go on for ever but thats my estimate!… He probably doesnt want someone new who he would have to mold into doing what he wanted… Its much more practical at this stage of his carrer to promote from within the club and most aspects will be in place.
Most importantly with regards to people questioning Phealan… How can you judge what he is doing wrong? Or what he should be doing?….. Phealans work is behind the scenes… The work of a number 2 is quite ofte work that no one takes any notice of. Behind any great manager there is a hard working Assistant….. His work mainly goes unoticed and it is quite frankly a thankless task..
Cause the Manager gets all the plaudits!
Anderson needs to play regularly – with Fletcherinho !
..and don’t forget: Anderson..son..son shit on Fabregas. We need him to do it again this Sat….oh, Fabregas might be out injured!
@ Stephen
You can be a ‘fan’ of a team or a ‘fan’ of a club. All I am insinuating is that Ando has skill enough to warrant a bit of support from fans of Manchester United the club, not the team… players like him are blue chip investments – sure, he may not win us the title this year, or the next, but I see what Fergie saw in him 3 season ago – a potential match winner whom our midfield can be built around in years to come.
If is yet to show the punters after this season that he is a born and bred match winner, then perhaps it is fair to criticise him then, but not until then.
Hope ando stays im sure there’s more to come, as for carrick, gibbo is his natural replacement.
has anyone seen Tom Cleverley’s performances @ watford recently? 2 games 2 goals! he’s the “new” Lampard. trust me, this kid is going to be an immense player and 1st team star when he gets back to United.
well, i prefer anderson to carrick anyway.
Carrick carnt even score a simple spot kick.
I’ve a feeling the story’s true.
I think the rumours about Carrick are a load of bull shit. But I think Anderson may leave before trf window closes. If he does, get Van Der Vart, quality as well as goal scoring and he has always conducted himself like a professional.
With Ando it is a deep-rooted problem. He has great potential and was very promising in the first season. But he has had two seasons here in our midfield! 2 seasons !! That`s a long period.
He must have started more than 50 matches in all competitions for us.
He was brought as an attacking midfielder to replace Scholes..He played most of the matches with either Fletcher,Carrick or Hargo ( holding midfielders) in midfield and had freedom to unleash his potential as an attacking midfielder.
As an attacking midfielder he scored ZERO goal in open play apart from that superb free kick recently!! Is it acceptable by our standards to have such an attacking midfielder? Gibson who has played only ONE FIFTH of Ando`s number of games has scored a couple of goals already.
Do you guys really think he has his place in MAN UTD`s midfield with such a terrible record ???? Let`s get real..give Gibson his chance to shine and am cocksure he will deliver the goods.. He is our new scholes..Mind my words!
Sell Ando and get Schneider for some much needed experience in Europe which obviously Gibson lacks and we are on to our 19th title!!!!
Long Live Sir Alex and Man utd!
ozzmufc- What a stupid comment. Grow up.
Van der Vaart? – Fuck that, he is an over rated cunt. Give Ando time, but he really does need to produce. His passing at times is shocking, especially the easier balls. His long range passing though at times is superb.
If we cud get hargo back i think we wud be ok in midfield.
exiledred – remember though that in his first season we had Carrick, Anderson, Hargreaves, Scholes and Fletcher all playing key roles at different points – none of them were that regular, it just seemed that Anderson was able to slot in when needed without having a long run in the side. Based on the performances he gave that year, particularly at Anfield and the Emirates I do like the lad, and hope he regains his form – but it just hasn’t been happening for him since then.
ozzmufc – Champions League final and numerous other shootouts say otherwise. I’ve been critical of Carrick’s performances recently but he’s one of our best penalty takers and giving him grief for missing one is daft. Van Nistelrooy and Ronaldo were great PK takers, but both of them missed important ones in their time.
King Eric and anyone who wants Ando gone or thinks he’s not good enough,unless Sir Alex sells him I will support in him and believe in him,because the last midfielder everyone was slating when Sir Alex persevered with him is now the midfielder we all agree we missed in Rome.
willierednut,I think we’re OK in midfield already.
If Carrick left I wouldnt be bothered, we have Gibson, who will be far better.
Doesn’t anyone remember SAF saying Ando could be the next Scholes?????? It wasn’t too long ago was it?
anderson has been here for two full seasons so far, hasn’t scored, hasn’t dominated a game. Fair enough he hasn’t had run in the team, but it’r upto him to force fergie to play him. Think if it comes to the point where scholes has retired and we’re relying on anderson we’ll struggle. He was bought as an attacking mid, has been played with a def mid to allow him to go forward but still hasn’t scored in open play or been a consistent threat. I hope he improves, i hope he proves us doubters wrong and i’ll support him whilst he’s with us, but he either has to prove his worth to the team or else he’ll be gone
i’ll keep coming back to this thread and defending Ando until I am blue in the face. He needs a run of consistent games – it’s the same with all Brazilian players, they need to play constantly to get their Samba rythm! Like I said earlier, if Ando has not delivered the goods at the end of the season, perhaps we can justifiably begin to critisize the BOY, but until then, I will continue to beleive he is United material, and I can’t wait till he silences those who think otherwise with his actions on the pitch.
not a hope of either happening, its like everyone saying we would swap nani for players too when nani and anderson have a good chance to shine here this season with ronnie gone and scholes and giggs not having the legs, its just brown envelopes to journo’s to unsettle united but its not gonna work… roll on number 19
All was needed is some silly rumours in order to help people open their mouths. It is so very obvious, mates. So please try to keep your cool. We are like a bunch of locusts. These are players who helped us win 2 PL titles and make it to 2 finals in Europe.
why the end of this season? Wat makes this season any diff than the last two?
theboogeyman – I never said I wanted him out mate. I just think it is high time he delivered. As I say his attitude at times smacks of a young lad who think he has it made. Well he ain’t yet and he must keep on putting in the work. I wonder sometimes if its because he is Brazillian and has dreads that people love him! The criticism Fletch still gets from some quarters compared to Anderson says it all really. I DO want him to succeed as I believe under all that is a cracking player dying to come out.
the thought of losing carrick and replacing him with someone like modric is a season suicide from fergie. anderson is the same united are already a bit weak at CM to lose anderson and carrick and not replace him will cost united dear. united should have had their targets all sorted out by now and what is the point in trying to bed in any new players with the season already underway just keep with the squad we currently got. and if fergie did have a fallen out with carrick it may have been silent since cristiano ronaldos transfer has been under the spotlight.
manutdchampions – It won’t happen mate, simple as.
I didn’t say you wanted him out either,King Eric.I just added your name in there because….I forgot.Anyway,as King George the Switzer said,short back and sides for Ando will make him a much better player!
I can’t believe that people criticise Fletcherinho even now.He is currently the only constant in our midfield,because Carrick,Scholesy and Ando all play better alongside him.I’ll feel somewhat bad for him when Hargo returns because then he’ll get fewer games.But I think and hope that Sir Alex will rotate the 2 if they both are available.
80 million on the bank. Let them grow!!! No players out and no buys, then next summer well se what happens..
theboogeyman – Sorry my mistake. I am not sure Fletch will get less games if Hargo returns. He is by some distance our best midfielder now. You only have to look at the results when he wasn’t in the team. He is always organising those around him as well and often bosses the midfield. A superb box to box player who I cannot praise high enough.
I think we lost every game we played without him or every game we lost,we didn’t have him.
It wasn’t your mistake,so don’t apologise.I lost track of what I was going to say to you and just continued typing.
A Modric deal isnt bad, as the link says, Carrick is at his peak, Modric is no where near his peak
I personally think Ando is overrated. He lacks the quality we need. He has no composure on the pitch. constantly gives the ball away and loses his rocks around the oppositions net…If the goal was in row 25 of the stands he’d be a 20+ goal scorer haha.
I think it’s time we cut the lad loose. He’s had a lot of games and has done little with them. I think we have a solid core in midfield if we get rid of Ando…I sure hope Gibson gets some more games. I wasn’t sure of him at first but jesus he’s got a cannon of a shot…and he’s willing to use it!!
It seems to me that the media managed to unsettle our supporters and stir things up.
I dont think Andersons Potential is in question. With the romourss circulating my question is Anderson Charactor & Temperment!
Fergie has always admired Players who grit their teeth and improve their game when they arnt selected.
No player is bigger than the club, Van Nistlerooy prior to being sold to madrid started underperforming in some games. For me prior to the League Cup final was looking less sharp and was no supprise when he was dropped for the final. He then demanded to Be put on during the match quite disrespectful to the remaining players, i think fergies response was to give a reseve player a game or bring patric evra on for his debut or something!..
Moral of the store is.. If you arnt going to toe the line you can go!
everyone slating the pair is a nob, they are both fucking class!
Dave Pistol
carrick and anderson are not class, they are ok nothing special. anderson for me has yet to even be classed as on ok player his stats and goals record is one of the worse. carrick sits way to deep and I will keep saying this it was a good chance to cash in on the player with his current age.
The Carrick story is a bit bizarre for me. Unless, he or his missus wants to go back to london, then i just can’t see Carrick talking back to fergie. Ando, yes, ‘cos is a cocky, full of himself kid, and he’s prob engineering a move to join barca or real.
If Ando wants to go, let him go and groom Gibson. Same age and all. I reckon he’s young, naive, and panicking over the world cup. I like ando, and i hope he stays due to his potential, but really? He really wants to leave us ‘cos he never got played? Stinks of either the media making stuff up, or trying to unsettle us. If a suitable, mature replacement is available, let Ando go. Who, mind you, is gonna pay 18 million for him?
We have tons of youth, what we need now is 25 yr old talent to balance things out, not someone begging to be the next spoilt pre-madonna. For me, carrick, hargo and fletch rotating would be ideal, scholes and giggs as backup with gibson.
lol, hartlepool 1 – 0 burnley. f#ck, we must be really bad. Flog the whole squad, including bloody Rooney!
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re: ando
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209040/Anderson-wants-fight-United-place-clashing-Sir-Alex.html?ITO=1490
can anyone tell me wat anderson has done so far to make them believe he will succeed at united?
I disagree with those saying Anderson is not good enough and Carrick is overrated. I actually think Carrick is underrated and I compare him to Alonso when he was at Liverpool. Carrick doesn’t need the spotlight but he does a job for Utd and keeps our midfield moving and can spot a pass like no other. I find it hard to believe that he hasn’t broken into the England side yet but we have a lot of quality there with lampard, gerrard, etc. That’s a different story though so back to the boys… Ando just needs some games as he is in and out of the team too much. I sometimes think that Fergie doesn’t know his best midfield (I know! Sinner!) but we all know it’s a hard job and when you think about our middies we have some great options. Anyway, Carrick and Ando are going nowhere so not to worry! I do agree with a lot of you and think we need a ‘modric’ like schemer and that’s where my money would go to improve the squad. Riquelme could be a good short term solution but that’s a whole other debate. Have faith with Anderson as he will continue to improve and do the business for us.
ando is still young…let him developed and be patience…dont forget he completely shut gerrard and fabregas in his first season here…off course he decline last seasons…but gave him time…with more game he surely will be greater than the first season he got here…
modric will be 3 times the player carrick is.. he is already better than him..
i wonder does anybody on this blog watch football or do they just spew rubbish on the internet all day…
Carrick is way overrated, he is not a defensive midfielder, he is not a playmaker, he is a mug….
modric is a playmaker in a way scholes was, this would be a brilliant deal for united..
Modric is simply TOO SMALL to play in the central midfield in the EPL. Sure he’s talented and he might even be “tough” but he’s tiny. Compare his body with Anderson, Fletcherinho, Carrick, Hargreaves, Gibson, Essien, Mikel, Mascherano, Leiva, Gerrard, or even Fabregas and Denilson/Song – he’s just too small. Compare him to a little guy like Scholes and you’d see that the GingerNinja was solidly-built whereas Modric is a wisp – that’s why ‘arry is playing him on the wing.
I always have this feeling that Fergie wants to develop Ando into THE complete player. From videos when he was in his previous clubs, I can see his natural attacking qualities. So, he is now trained to be a more robust box-to-box midfielder and improve on his positioning and tackling (something most Brazilians don’t do well!). Give him 2-3 years and he will become the most complete midfielder in the world! p/s: dear ando, please practice shooting too …
If Anderson’s hair were any more crazy, Arnie would cover himself in mud, jump out of the bushes and drop a tree trunk on his head.
For Anderson, he needs to step up, period. Nani has finally started to show whta he could do, now its Anderson’s turn, but I think we all agree he is not good on the left. Just one point I think alot of us missed out. Yes Anderson was awesome when he was young, but between that and when he came to United, he had a horrible injury which caused him to miss almost a year, if I’m not wrong. So there is a question mark there.
For Carrick, I’ll just say look at how Liverpool have been doing since Alonso is gone. Watch our games closely, we tend to go through Carrick for any forward play. Just try to count the number of times our fullbacks try to find Carrick as an outlet.
I’ll have my piece on Fletcher, I think there is only one other player who plays with as much energy, moving from box to box, and thats Essien, thats how much Fletcher has grown this 2 years
Dont really think there is anthing to talk about with regards to the rumours. But, I believe Anderson will be finding himself more and more on the bench, with Fletch and Gibson really coming along. As for Carrick, yeah he has ability but dont think he has proven himself just yet. But, how long do you wait for him to produce like he should?
hey i dont want ando to be sold. fergi never used him properly and this season fergi should give him the chance .but i dont think he will leave . same was said about nani but now he is bcoming a regular starter for us.
give ando this season to prove i am sure he will shine.
Ando better start scoring if he wants a place in the team.
Marq – Agree completely mate about Carrick. To others how has he NOT proved himself?