United linked with van Gaal in the meeja

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"@Sport_Witness: Van Gaal announcing Dutch squad put back in case this weekend sees any injuries, nothing to do with whether he gets Manchester United job."
 
The best thing is that he's happy with the transfer list, so we hopefully the club has already done the ground work so we can get them done quickly.
 
Revan said:
I am very against tiki takanaccio too, but I don't think that Van Gaal actually likes that. His teams to me looked different to Pep's teams/Del Bosque's Spain. More attacking, players actually are free to shoot and he loves to play with width almost as much as Fergie.

Hiwever yeah, I would have preferred a manager who loves more attacking football but that manager (Klopp) isn't available. It is the most attractive way of playing IMO and I love that.

However LVG isn't someone who'll stay here for long. I like him mostly because players improve movement and passing under him and he promotes a lot of youth. I think that the team will be in good condition after 3 or so years when he leaves and will have the right infrastrucuture for the next manager to shine. Until then I hope that Klopp will become available or one of Giggs/Ole is ready to become the manager.
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Yes. That's one of the major selling points for me too. Get some kids up - see what we actually have in that department. Fergie, God bless him, was probably less keen-eyed in that department towards the end.
 
How do we want him to do in the world cup if he gets the job
 
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Best part of it. Apart from the Cavani stupidness.

Discussions have been held with representatives of Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, Southampton full-back Luke Shaw, Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho and Paris St-Germain forward Edinson Cavani, while Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas is another player on United’s radar.

Van Gaal is aware of United’s targets and, while he may also pursue Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, he is believed to be happy with the target list drawn up by Moyes.
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I love you Ogden. I love you van Gaal. I hope he's announced soon and gives a huge speech when he's appointed. It would be so exciting if he wanted a huge rally in Manchester instead of the usual press conference as part of his introduction. :drool:
 
Plugsy said:
How do we want him to do in the world cup if he gets the job
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Well, terrible. If he gets to the final for instance He'll only get here a couple of weeks after pre season starts. I actually wonder who is supposed to draw up and implement the early training plan.
 
Plugsy said:
How do we want him to do in the world cup if he gets the job
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I always like to see Holland do well anyway but it'll be good for our manager to arrive on a high. All the squad who've been involved will surely get a bit of a rest after the World Cup anyway so he won't be missing hugely important time with the squad if he's in Brazil till late in the tournament.
 
Quarter's will be alright, I guess. An unjust knockout, where 'football loses,' so to speak.
 
Glad with the Telegraph article. But seeing Cavani's name there has ruined it a bit!
 
All we need him to do is say "crack on" in securing those transfers. That's basically all we are waiting for. We know he's going to be our boss.
 
Great news from the Telegraph, apart from the Cavani bit. Hopefully it's just some sort of statement we're trying to make.
(Woody likes using his credit card)
 
Don't know why people are so down on Cavani. We've just had our lowest scoring season in God knows how long and we're fussy about signing a player who has scored on average 30 goals a season over the last 4 years.

He may be pricey but with RVP's injury worries it could make sense.
 
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He's coming, boys. Total football. :drool:
 
Everyone is getting exited now! Hopefully we bring the players listed there, we could be in for a great summer lads!
 
And the Sun are going big on John Terry (Teary as they call him) crying It's unrelated but as long as we're sharing pleasing news in tomorrow's papers.
 
http://www.givemesport.com/461395-v...or-funds-to-sign-100m-german-trio?autoplay=on

Louis van Gaal is desperate to ensure that he is made Manchester United boss sooner rather than later, and is already seeking assurances that he will be given the money to sign three German internationals in the summer.

According to the Daily Mail the Dutchman has prioritised the signings of Marco Reus, Toni Kroos and Mats Hummels, but is well aware that the trio could cost in excess of £100million. As such he wants to know whether or not the funds will be made readily available for him, so that he can conduct the business he sees fit in order to improve the current squad.



add to those 3 the players we are already well on the way to signing...Carvalho, Shaw and Cavani. :drool:
 
PlayerOne said:
Everyone is getting exited now! Hopefully we bring the players listed there, we could be in for a great summer lads!
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We don't even need to sign all of those players for him to make this team win. We have good players.

The fact that we are hiring a real manager is the most important thing. Everything else would just be icing on the cake.
 
Plugsy said:
Don't know why people are so down on Cavani. We've just had our lowest scoring season in God knows how long and we're fussy about signing a player who has scored on average 30 goals a season over the last 4 years.

He may be pricey but with RVP's injury worries it could make sense.
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I think he'd be really good especially as he'd offer something different. If we are to continue with quick wing-play he would be a good target in the box. It is just what do you do with him, RVP and Rooney? feck it though I'd rather have the selection headache then let Chelsea or someone grab him.
 
PlayerOne said:
Everyone is getting exited now! Hopefully we bring the players listed there, we could be in for a great summer lads!
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We don't need a complete rebuild like Savage and a few others are suggesting. A couple of central midfielders, a left back, a CB and a right back are enough to make us title challengers.
 
I imagine we'll lose 1/2 strikers if we sign Cavani. It'll be interesting to see who goes this summer.
 
Really hope we don't get him. I prefer to wait to see the status of Guardiola, Simeone, or Ancelotti, even if all are highly unlikely, and even if it means we risk missing out on van Gaal.

I am not disputing his quality, he just has an annoying arrogance.
 
Red Dreams said:
http://www.givemesport.com/461395-v...or-funds-to-sign-100m-german-trio?autoplay=on

Louis van Gaal is desperate to ensure that he is made Manchester United boss sooner rather than later, and is already seeking assurances that he will be given the money to sign three German internationals in the summer.

According to the Daily Mail the Dutchman has prioritised the signings of Marco Reus, Toni Kroos and Mats Hummels, but is well aware that the trio could cost in excess of £100million. As such he wants to know whether or not the funds will be made readily available for him, so that he can conduct the business he sees fit in order to improve the current squad.



add to those 3 the players we are already well on the way to signing...Carvalho, Shaw and Cavani. :drool:
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Imagine all 6 of them. Muppet overload and it ain't even summer yet.
 
johnmufc said:
Really hope we don't get him. I prefer to wait to see the status of Guardiola, Simeone, or Ancelotti, even if all are highly unlikely, and even if it means we risk missing out on van Gaal.

I am not disputing his quality, he just has an annoying arrogance.
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Aye Ferguson was humble as they come. :lol:
 
The story about van Gaal delaying his squad until Monday in case there are injuries this weekend doesn't make sense. Did he originally plan to do it Thursday thinking UEFA would call off all fixtures in deference? Surely knowing football is played at weekends is page one stuff, it cannot be for that.
 
johnmufc said:
Really hope we don't get him. I prefer to wait to see the status of Guardiola, Simeone, or Ancelotti, even if all are highly unlikely, and even if it means we risk missing out on van Gaal.

I am not disputing his quality, he just has an annoying arrogance.
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We can't afford to wait. He's the best man available.


P. S I would pick VG over Pep Guardiola anyday. As a matter of fact, I would take most managers over Guardiola.
 
Kill 'em all said:
We don't need a complete rebuild like Savage and a few others are suggesting. A couple of central midfielders, a left back, a CB and a right back are enough to make us title challengers.
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I think we need 2 CMs, one CB, a LB and maybe a winger.
 
Plugsy said:
Don't know why people are so down on Cavani. We've just had our lowest scoring season in God knows how long and we're fussy about signing a player who has scored on average 30 goals a season over the last 4 years.

He may be pricey but with RVP's injury worries it could make sense.
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It just feels like big name signing rather than a signing the would benefit the team. Also from a personal view I want James Wilson to be given a shot next season(I guess Hernandez will be gone next season :( and I think Wilson should be the 4th striker, so Rooney RVP Welbeck and Wilson that should be good enough for next season.)
 
I've seen it mentioned a lot on here but what even is total football?

I know you're tika taka which I'm indifferent about. What's the fundamental difference between the two styles of play if they are in fact similar?
 
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