Twitter Discussion [Archive]

[Paolo Di Canio]

We just seem to have trouble signing foreign talent for the last 10 years, whenever one of europes other big teams are interested its game over for us,

 

[PlayerOne]

I know he's banned but:

 

[bonusroller]

For fans of the Van Gaal hug, check out the reaction after with the fans cheering him.

Something to watch while we are preparing our bids.

 

[bonusroller]

We just seem to have trouble signing foreign talent for the last 10 years, whenever one of europes other big teams are interested its game over for us,

We're always up against it but I felt that when the Pound went down vs Euro from 1.5 to under 1.2, we lost a lot of ground there. That would be 08/09 onwards.

 

[Raoul]

For fans of the Van Gaal hug, check out the reaction after with the fans cheering him.

Something to watch while we are preparing our bids.

I was there. Beyond the hug, he "high fived" countless players when they did well (identical to when he high fived RvP for his diving header goal at the WC).

 

[bonusroller]

I was there. Beyond the hug, he "high fived" countless players when they did well (identical to when he high fived RvP for his diving header goal at the WC).

Went down with the players and fans I take it? For me he's lifted our spirits from what I've seen.

 

[PlayerOne]

I was there. Beyond the hug, he "high fived" countless players when they did well (identical to when he high fived RvP for his diving header goal at the WC).

There's a video of that! He high fives all the players after they score and even hugged a few. How was it seeing the training session in person?

 

[Keyser]

I don't understand this whole, if we don't sign a big player I will be disappointed mentality. I want 2 things from next season. Finish high up the table (Top 4 minimum but would like a tilt at the title) and to play good attacking football. If LvG achieves this I couldn't give 2 shits whether it was with 'Top' players or 3 no marks who no one had ever heard of until they lit up the PL.

 

[Raoul]

Went down with the players and fans I take it? For me he's lifted our spirits from what I've seen.

Yeah definitely. His enthusiasm and vigor was well noted, and was particularly impressive given the crazy jet leg he must be going through after Brazil, England, and now the US.

 

[Raoul]

There's a video of that! He high fives all the players after they score and even hugged a few. How was it seeing the training session in person?

I've watched a couple. The last one with Fergie in charge, which was run almost exclusively by Mick Phelan. This one was dominated by Van Gaal. He was nitpicking just about every aspect of the corners, give and go drills, as well as the training match.

 

[PlayerOne]

 

[PlayerOne]

I've watched a couple. The last one with Fergie in charge, which was run almost exclusively by Mick Phelan. This one was dominated by Van Gaal. He was nitpicking just about every aspect of the corners, give and go drills, as well as the training match.

So very different Fergie's training then? Giggs and the other coaches weren't very involved much I take it.

 

[Stretch]

That's why I love SportsWitness

 

[Raoul]

So very different Fergie's training then? Giggs and the other coaches weren't very involved much I take it.

Giggs was involved, but was clearly a side show. Van Gaal was like a General barking out orders to his troops.

 

[hebegebe]

Would be quite underwhelming if we ended up with Shaw, de Vrij, Vermaelen, Blind and Herrera after all that talk.

Strootman's nailed on for January

 

[RetroStu]

I agree. Feels like if there was ever a Summer for a statement signing, it would be this one. Obviously we want the best players for United, not the flashiest. But would be very nice to send a statement. Especially after last Summers shambles.

I very much doubt Woodward would be saying what he has (twice now) lately if we were only going to get those players, he knows people wouldn't take him seriously anymore and a lot of fans would be pissed off after he has been bleating about how big we are and how much money we have.

 

[The Man Himself]

Giggs was involved, but was clearly a side show. Van Gaal was like a General barking out orders to his troops.

He has nice words to say about Giggs though. Some would say it is diplomatic but he is not known to be one.

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...Louis-van-Gaal-delighted-with-Ryan-Giggs.aspx

 

[Scorpy]

 

[walsh]

I was there. Beyond the hug, he "high fived" countless players when they did well (identical to when he high fived RvP for his diving header goal at the WC).

So they all fluffed it and missed his hand? Seems our high-fives need some work.

 

[Sixpence]

Any chance of a summary of today's Twitter news for those who've just got in from work?

 

[bucky]

That would be a ridiculous bargain.

 

[bonusroller]

Any chance of a summary of today's Twitter news for those who've just got in from work?

Nowt of significance.

4 names popped up from Ducker last night just before the press conference and others have ran with them. Vermaelen, de Vrij, Blind and Hummels.

Klopp says Hummels is a bullshit story and he'll eat a broomstick if it happens.

Vidal is anywhere from 30m to 60m.

 

[Sixpence]

Nowt of significance.

4 names popped up from Ducker last night just before the press conference and others have ran with them. Vermaelen, de Vrij, Blind and Hummels.

Klopp says Hummels is a bullshit story and he'll eat a broomstick if it happens.

Vidal is anywhere from 30m to 60m.

Right, cheers. Not much to get excited about then. Hummels is the one we want but Klopp has shot that down! I would still sign Blind, at a reasonable fee, he could be a useful player.

 

[RedStarUnited]

That's why I love SportsWitness

Best twitter account easily.

I know he's banned but:

He isnt on the first post list?

 

[bonusroller]

That's why I love SportsWitness

I agree. Anyone wanting a quick look at what's going on generally should just look at their twitter page.

 

[mata10]

Jones with a good photo?

 

[Jagga7]

Jones with a good photo?

He looks like he's trying really hard not to pull a stupid face.

 

[bonusroller]

Quoting Tuttosport, but keyword is 'final'

 

[mata10]

Anyone with the full link? or maybe @Damien can help ?

 

[Sammyjunn]

Jones with a good photo?

Has someone told Rooney that you could train without a wedding ring?

 

[Browniee]

Quoting Tuttosport, but keyword is 'final'

Yawn. All a tad tedious now, my muppet juices are drying up and I'm beginning to lose faith in the Vidal transfer. The only problem I have is that there isn't any other transfer to get excited about, nothing is being leaked.
Just need something credible to get excited with, not too much to ask is it.

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

Quoting Tuttosport, but keyword is 'final'

Ah well, we will soon be able to move onto other targets then.

 

[bonusroller]

A bit more from the LVG fly on the wall reality show Keeping Up With The VanGaalians

 

[Damien]

Anyone with the full link? or maybe @Damien can help ?

Summary:

• Crerand is claustrophobic and doesn't fare well in lifts. His room is on the fourth floor so he uses the stairs.
• Cheapest rooms at the hotel are $515 per night and small glass of orange juice costs $10.
• Giggs sat down with reporters. One asked what they called him now, and Giggs jokingly replied "How about doctor?" (he got an honorary doctorate earlier this month).
• Until this morning there wasn't much mention of United in USA Today or the Los Angeles Times
• Plenty of fans and media watched United train at the Rose Bowl last night and van Gaal remonstrated with players who didn't do as he asked, and high fived those who did.

 

[mata10]

Summary:

• Crerand is claustrophobic and doesn't fare well in lifts. His room is on the fourth floor so he uses the stairs.
• Cheapest rooms at the hotel are $515 per night and small glass of orange juice costs $10.
• Giggs sat down with reporters. One asked what they called him now, and Giggs jokingly replied "How about doctor?" (he got an honorary doctorate earlier this month).
• Until this morning there wasn't much mention of United in USA Today or the Los Angeles Times
• Plenty of fans and media watched United train at the Rose Bowl last night and van Gaal remonstrated with players who didn't do as he asked, and high fived those who did.

Thanks!

 

[Zoo]

 

[BW.k]

 

[Sid234]

Plus add-ons?! Wow!

 

[Devil_forever]

Plus add-ons?! Wow!

Every outlet has claimed €80m, who the hell are RMC and what sources do they have.

 

[Offside]

Nothing in that