Topic: Louis Van Gaal was the Manager of Mourinho United

[Steak Bake]

If United drop 8 points in those 3 games then they won't finish Top 4.

They won't drop 8 points in those.  They have only lost 4 games all season haven't they?

I would still have Brendan over Beavis every day of the week though - he will be here for years whilst Man U will have to employ Giggs as manager in 2 years!

[The North Bank]

They won't drop 8 points in those.  They have only lost 4 games all season haven't they?

I would still have Brendan over Beavis every day of the week though - he will be here for years whilst Man U will have to employ Giggs as manager in 2 years!

They have lost 5 times , and will lose again in the next couple of weeks, more than once I expect.

[Steak Bake]

They have lost 5 times , and will lose again in the next couple of weeks, more than once I expect.

I agree.  But so will the teams around them - lose a match or two I mean.

They have top 4 in the bag.  If they had to play City and Arsenal away, then maybe it would be different - but no way will they lose all 3 games against them and Chelsea.

Man U will get 4th by the skin of their teeth and spend a load of cash on genuine quality in the summer.

So depressing.

[The North Bank]

I agree.  But so will the teams around them - lose a match or two I mean.

They have top 4 in the bag.  If they had to play City and Arsenal away, then maybe it would be different - but no way will they lose all 3 games against them and Chelsea.

Man U will get 4th by the skin of their teeth and spend a load of cash on genuine quality in the summer.

So depressing.

United's next 3 are City at home then Chelsea and Everton away. They could drop points in each one of those games. Giving teams behind them a chance to at least make them feel the pressure. In the end they will get 4th, and will spend big again. But they still have a little bit of work to do yet.

[Steak Bake]

United's next 3 are City at home then Chelsea and Everton away. They could drop points in each one of those games. Giving teams behind them a chance to at least make them feel the pressure. In the end they will get 4th, and will spend big again. But they still have a little bit of work to do yet.

They have a lot of work to do yet.  But some in here have been writing them off for months now.

I am still waiting for them to implode.  It doesn't seem to be happening.  They play bad and win.  They play well and win.  It is what it is.

I think they'll beat City who are bang average this season, lose at Chelsea and beat Everton.

[jaygraham]

I wonder how they'll fare next season in more than one competiton.

As badly as us?

Brendan Rodgers is still the manager of Liverpool Football Club.

[Cantona]

I will be first to congratulate them and remind them to make room in the trophy cabinet for this:

Cheers mate. I can't wait for the parade and to read the book.

[Peabee]

Cheers mate. I can't wait for the parade and to read the book.

Yes mate, you can only write about winning.  Fowler forbid anyone who uses literature to document a story. 

Books with happy endings are shite.   Imagine if Romeo & Juliet ended with a holiday in Portugal. 

[thelinnen]

Cheers mate. I can't wait for the parade and to read the book.

Seriously what is your purpose on this site apart from making small digs? You're no different to that Chelsea supporter that got banned a few weeks ago.

[Skidder.]

Except that it isn't.

Denial is a beautiful thing.

[TheRevanchist]

Denial is a beautiful thing.

Unless you have inside info, you don't know that. What is true though, is that De Gea (from many interviews) seems to be happy here and is a United player. Maybe he'll leave, maybe not. Pretty sure that he'll be at United next season.

[Cantona]

It's pretty much nailed on that De Gea is leaving (and has been) for most of this season - Raheem won't be long behind him. The difference is however, R'heem is chasing the cash, if we give him it he'll stay - But De Gea on the other hand just wants out.

The ironic thing here is that I have never seen a team before, literally propped up by a keeper. I feared that life after Suarez would be dull, grim and bleak - for most of the season, life after Suarez has in fact, been dull, grim and bleak.

My advice to you is to not...

In fact, fuck it - I'm off to play Elite Dangerous, you'll see what I mean this coming season.

I do think De Gea is off myself, however to say he is literally propping us up means you haven't been paying attention to any of the progress made under Van Gaal this season.
To compare the possibility of De Gea leaving with Suarez' departure is a bit silly mate, LFC were built around and set up to get the best out of Suarez and when he left it left a huge hole whereas De Gea although hugely important and talented doesn't hugely influence the style of play Van Gaal is starting to impose. Suarez was your heart, soul and a goal machine while De Gea is just a very safe pair of hands and calming influence throughout the side. It would hurt us yes but I really don't think it would have near as much impact myself, we wouldn't fall apart like you did for half a season if we got a decent replacement in now that Van Gaals methods are working.

The signs of a good side are starting to emerge, Smalling has stepped up to the plate and we'll surely add a top class CB to partner him. Shaw and Blind means the LB position is sorted but the right side is still a problem area which i'm sure will be addressed in the summer. Carrick is back to his best but we do miss him when he's out so that's another area of worry. There is a beautiful partnership starting to blossom between Mata and Herrera which I can only see improving and Rooney will be our first striker again next season, no more experimenting with him in midfield.
Lots to be positive about really even if the worst happens and De Gea is on the plane back home.

[TheRevanchist]

I do think De Gea is off myself, however to say he is literally propping us up means you haven't been paying attention to any of the progress made under Van Gaal this season.
To compare the possibility of De Gea leaving with Suarez' departure is a bit silly mate, LFC were built around and set up to get the best out of Suarez and when he left it left a huge hole whereas De Gea although hugely important and talented doesn't hugely influence the style of play Van Gaal is starting to impose. Suarez was your heart, soul and a goal machine while De Gea is just a very safe pair of hands and calming influence throughout the side. It would hurt us yes but I really don't think it would have near as much impact myself, we wouldn't fall apart like you did for half a season if we got a decent replacement in now that Van Gaals methods are working.

The signs of a good side are starting to emerge, Smalling has stepped up to the plate and we'll surely add a top class CB to partner him. Shaw and Blind means the LB position is sorted but the right side is still a problem area which i'm sure will be addressed in the summer. Carrick is back to his best but we do miss him when he's out so that's another area of worry. There is a beautiful partnership starting to blossom between Mata and Herrera which I can only see improving and Rooney will be our first striker again next season, no more experimenting with him in midfield.
Lots to be positive about really even if the worst happens and De Gea is on the plane back home.

De Gea will sign a new contract and be at United next season. Maybe he'll leave the season after (or a few seasons later), but it would be for a big amount of money and not right now. He's too nice a guy to run his contract down.

[S]

I imagine De Gea will end up at Madrid at some point, but I doubt it'll be this summer.

With regards to next season, how strong a title challenge United make will depend on their transfer window, but I think they will definitely be in the race.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

De gea is gone lads

[Lush is the best medicine...]

Marcos Rojo

[Fiasco]

De Gea will sign a new contract and be at United next season. Maybe he'll leave the season after (or a few seasons later), but it would be for a big amount of money and not right now. He's too nice a guy to run his contract down.

You really haven't grasped how modern football and indeed modern footballers work, have you? There is the odd exception of course, but to think that De Gea is one of them is mental. If Madrid want him, and by all accounts they do, then he'll be off like stale milk.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

Interesting thing with that case of sexual deviancy was that no lawyers in manchester would take on the girls case and the club knew about rojos attempt to buy her off, could explain why he's been out of the team recently as well

[swoopy]

Marcos Rojo

What sort of fanny has a diamond tattoed on their neck FFS

[Lush is the best medicine...]

What sort of fanny has a diamond tattoed on their neck FFS

a fake hardman

[Chakan]

What sort of fanny has a diamond tattoed on their neck FFS

Diamonds are a girls best friend ...

[TheRevanchist]

You really haven't grasped how modern football and indeed modern footballers work, have you? There is the odd exception of course, but to think that De Gea is one of them is mental. If Madrid want him, and by all accounts they do, then he'll be off like stale milk.

Probably yes, but I doubt that it will be this season. Contrary to people beliefs, Madrid doesn't always succed to get the player they want.

Obviously, De Gea being from Madrid and his girlfriend living there (for most of the time) could make the difference, but I don't think that it is as safe to predict that he'll leave (especially this summer) as people are making it.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/manchester-united-footballer-marcos-rojo-5463410

Wonder who the other four pervs were?

[ElCapo]

Chelsea Arsenal City United. This is the order of the top 4 for me. United having to negotiate a tricky CL qualifying game.  Don't think they will get more than 1 point out of City Chelsea and Arsenal.

No way.  As good as your win against LFC was yesterday, I thought United's win at Anfield was more impressive. Liverpool was absolutely flying after consecutive wins, playing at home against the mortal enemy.  You had to face them at home, psychologically demoralized and without Skrtel and Gerrard.  And had Raheem scored that one never know how the game would have panned out.

Anyways, if you think United will only get a draw in three games against Chelsea, City and yourselves you have no idea about van Gaal. I reckon they draw City, draw Chelsea and easily win against Arsenal.

[Cantona]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/manchester-united-footballer-marcos-rojo-5463410

Wonder who the other four pervs were?

Giggs must have been involved somehow.

[Steak Bake]

Can we pretend it's last season again and that Moyes is in charge?

[Ziltoid]

Can we pretend it's last season again and that Moyes is in charge?

[The North Bank]

No way.  As good as your win against LFC was yesterday, I thought United's win at Anfield was more impressive. Liverpool was absolutely flying after consecutive wins, playing at home against the mortal enemy.  You had to face them at home, psychologically demoralized and without Skrtel and Gerrard.  And had Raheem scored that one never know how the game would have panned out.

Anyways, if you think United will only get a draw in three games against Chelsea, City and yourselves you have no idea about van Gaal. I reckon they draw City, draw Chelsea and easily win against Arsenal.

13 days before United's immortal victory at Anfield.  We went to old Trafford and saw them off with minimal trouble. I believe Van Gaal was in charge then,  and I believe we will beat them again. And Had Raheem scored he may have been making it 2-1 had we scored earlier which we should have. Ifs and buts don't count for much. Liverpool have been poor for a few weeks and while United have improved and will get 4th. I believe they are some way below the other 3 teams in the top 4 and it will show, starting next weekend

[Steak Bake]

That's better!

[Lush is the best medicine...]

Can we pretend it's last season again and that Moyes is in charge?

soon van Gaal will piss everyone off and it will be similar to last season

[TheRevanchist]

13 days before United's immortal victory at Anfield.  We went to old Trafford and saw them off with minimal trouble. I believe Van Gaal was in charge then,  and I believe we will beat them again. And Had Raheem scored he may have been making it 2-1 had we scored earlier which we should have. Ifs and buts don't count for much. Liverpool have been poor for a few weeks and while United have improved and will get 4th. I believe they are some way below the other 3 teams in the top 4 and it will show, starting next weekend

Arsenal fans being cocky. It is one of the best things on fooball. It always ends on the same way though.

You got your victory at OT, now for the next 5 years you know what will happen. History has a tendency to repeat itself (said the same for Liverpool before here, what happened after 2009 happened again).

You'll get the fourth place though. And then celebrate a lot!

[Steak Bake]

Arsenal do love a Top 4 trophy!  I would kill for that every season though - it's how you invest long term and build.

An FA Cup win is great don't get me wrong but the future is more important than now.

Saying that, if we had another 100 mill to spend on players we would probably buy Ings, Sissoko, Stephen Fletcher and some other average Jim for too much money.

Our committee are clueless.

[TheRevanchist]

Arsenal do love a Top 4 trophy!  I would kill for that every season though - it's how you invest long term and build.

An FA Cup win is great don't get me wrong but the future is more important than now.

Saying that, if we had another 100 mill to spend on players we would probably buy Ings, Sissoko, Stephen Fletcher and some other average Jim for too much money.

Our committee are clueless.

For sure that going into UCL is important. It gives the club extra money and prestige, from which the club can build on the next season.

The problem with Arsenal has been that they weren't able to do anything more than that. Saying that, I think that this season they are better and if they can add an another striker, a center back and a defensive midfielder, they might be able to strongly challenge for the next season. Knowing Wenger though, they'll probably sign another 3 inside forwards and 5 kids from France.

[JohnnoWhite]

There is a thread for discussing anything related to Arsenal. If it doesn't get used , it's going to wither and die. . . 

[The North Bank]

For 2 seasons Man utd have been dreaming of 4th place. Van Gaal will be hailed a genius for getting it. After spending 250m. Laughing at arsenal for finishing 4th looks very weak now. Arrogance only works from a position of strength.  United need to be careful. The glory days are not back just yet. Let's see what happens over the next 7 games.

[Sir Psycho Sexy]

What sort of fanny has a diamond tattoed on their neck FFS

Maybe he's just really committed to van Gaal's system

[PhaseOfPlay]

Maybe he's just really committed to van Gaal's system

 

[JohnnoWhite]

For 2 seasons Man utd have been dreaming of 4th place. Van Gaal will be hailed a genius for getting it. After spending 250m. Laughing at arsenal for finishing 4th looks very weak now. Arrogance only works from a position of strength.  United need to be careful. The glory days are not back just yet. Let's see what happens over the next 7 games.

I can see where you're coming from mate - laughing at any decent opponent is definitely serious chav behaviour for me - surely more at home on the Kings Road than coming out of ANY real football rather than simply the loony element of United fans.

Got to take issue with you re the arrogance remark. It's never justified from ANY position. Bragging rights with tongue in cheek is totally acceptable and good solid banter but as I say below, the table never lies, arrogance can only ever demean solid achievement. In my view, it's why John Terry has never really achieved anything praiseworthy.

My take on Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal?? Will never be rated a genius in my book. He's been bloody lucky that's for sure because he's been responsible for some piss-poor tactical shite and talked some real bollux this season. But I suppose somebody up there must like something about the fella as the table never lies.

I think had you found your form earlier, it might well have been Chelsea chasing your arses. Still eh it's a funny old game.

[Crosby Nick]

Maybe he's just really committed to van Gaal's system

So you're saying diamonds are Van Gaal's best friend?

[The North Bank]

I can see where you're coming from mate - laughing at any decent opponent is definitely serious chav behaviour for me - surely more at home on the Kings Road than coming out of ANY real football rather than simply the loony element of United fans.

Got to take issue with you re the arrogance remark. It's never justified from ANY position. Bragging rights with tongue in cheek is totally acceptable and good solid banter but as I say below, the table never lies, arrogance can only ever demean solid achievement. In my view, it's why John Terry has never really achieved anything praiseworthy.

My take on Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal?? Will never be rated a genius in my book. He's been bloody lucky that's for sure because he's been responsible for some piss-poor tactical shite and talked some real bollux this season. But I suppose somebody up there must like something about the fella as the table never lies.

I think had you found your form earlier, it might well have been Chelsea chasing your arses. Still eh it's a funny old game.

Maybe arrogance is the wrong term, overconfidence would be more appropriate.
It has been a strange season. Chelsea will win it by being consistent if not brilliant. Everyone else will have lots of what ifs to look back at. Especially Liverpool, they have let Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal off the hook a little.  Credit to United though for keeping their nerve when things looked dicey for them. Still think there will a twist or 2 left.