Topic: 7he Manches7er Uni7ed 7hread - NO GREENWOOD/ANTONY*

[coolbyrne]

no wonder they are bemused

The news was met with bemusement by some staff, who view as shortsighted Ratcliffe’s ­explanation for changing their ­working practices. It has also become a humorous topic because there is not enough space in Manchester and at the club’s London premises to accommodate all staff owing to some being used for ­hospitality and other activities.

A working group has been set up to implement Ratcliffe’s policy. Other challenges to be addressed include dealing with employees who live far from Manchester and London and the fact that some staff are on ­flexible contracts and do not have to work from club offices under their terms.

Would love to see all the employees show up then ask where the hell they're supposed to work.

[SamLad]

Don't get me coming in here all excited Southgate might actually be considered.

deep breaths, lad.  deep breaths.  think about yer granny.

[swoopy]

Mainoo nominated for young player of the season
So desperate to keep them relevant.

[SamLad]

Mainoo nominated for young player of the season
So desperate to keep them relevant.

I don't need to look to know that Harvey didn't get a mention.  despite his stats being off the charts.

[FiSh77]

My nightmare appointment for them would be Ancelotti.

He'll be booted out of the interview as soon as he tells Brexit Jim he wants to get them back into Europe

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

I don't need to look to know that Harvey didn't get a mention.  despite his stats being off the charts.

The award is a joke anyway. Mainly just a bunch of 22-24 year olds who have been playing senior football for over five years, including some that are also nominated for POTY and some that have transferred for over £50 million.

Why they don't make it a breakout award instead I'll never know.

[PaulF]

He'll be booted out of the interview as soon as he tells Brexit Jim he wants to get them back into Europe

Or that whe wants the scounting videos emailed to him so he can watch from home.

[Crosby Nick]

The award is a joke anyway. Mainly just a bunch of 22-24 year olds who have been playing senior football for over five years, including some that are also nominated for POTY and some that have transferred for over £50 million.

Why they don't make it a breakout award instead I'll never know.

Has Raheem Sterling won it again. He normally does, about 8 years into his first team career.

[12C]

he's such a bastard. 

next he'll be insisting the players play football on the pitch, not just on their computer monitors.

He probably has money invested in office property and is worried in case this idea of working from home impacts his billions.
The man is foul

[Ray K]

Has Raheem Sterling won it again. He normally does, about 8 years into his first team career.

I think James Milner's kids were in secondary school when he won it.

[SamLad]

I think James Milner's kids were in secondary school when he won it.

as long as it wasn't Millie himself in school 

[DonkeyWan]

I don't need to look to know that Harvey didn't get a mention.  despite his stats being off the charts.

[So… Howard Philips]

I don't need to look to know that Harvey didn't get a mention.  despite his stats being off the charts.

To be fair neither did Branthwaite who has been excellent for the Bitters.

[Mister Flip Flop]

That's actually embarrassing for them. Like he's played 2 decent games for them.

[A Red Abroad]

deep breaths, lad.  deep breaths.  think about yer granny.

 

[SamLad]

we don't want the place getting messy. 

[DonkeyWan]

That's actually embarrassing for them. Like he's played 2 decent games for them.

Just to point out:
2 from the team in first (both 23)
2 from the team in second (a 22 year old and a 23 year old)
1 from the team in fifth (21)
1 from the team in sixth (24)
1 from the team in seventh (22)
1 from the team in eight (19)

Players from the team in third 24 or younger who could have been in for a shout

Darwin Nunez (24)
Szoboszlai (23)
Elliott (21)
Konate (24)
Gravenberch (21)

Players from the team in fourth 24 or younger who could have been in for a shout

Zaniolo (24)
Rogers (21)
Diaby (24)
Duran (21)

[Peabee]

Mainoo

[Hazell]

For a defender in first season in the Premier League to come into a side challenging for trophies and getting into the Champions League, Quansah is severely underrated.

[Hazell]

Mainoo

Hilarious he's been called up to the England squad already. Partly why Southgate would be a perfect fit for them.

[Peabee]

Hilarious he's been called up to the England squad already. Partly why Southgate would be a perfect fit for them.

I want him to win it over Foden and Haaland for the hilarity.

[DonkeyWan]

Mainoo

To be fair to him I reckon he has more right to be there than the rest, at least he is till a teenager. 24 year old Isak in his prime years being classed as young is a joke.

[Tonyh8su]

Apparently Antony called ETH a bald egghead in a players' group chat and it's been anonymously been shared with him by another player

This is the kind of thing needs discussing in here hahaha.

And apparently Mason Mount is the snitch!

I shit you not, that's the story floating around hahaha.

[Crosby Nick]

This is the kind of thing needs discussing in here hahaha.

And apparently Mason Mount is the snitch!

His first assist!

[Tonyh8su]

His first assist!

that can't be true? I read in here that Red Cafe has him valued at 60 million? 

[Kopenhagen]

This is going to get even funnier, I can tell.

[jepovic]

That's actually embarrassing for them. Like he's played 2 decent games for them.

At least he's actually young. That is such a weird group.
Isak turns 25 soon, Haaland 24.

[4pool]

For a defender in first season in the Premier League to come into a side challenging for trophies and getting into the Champions League, Quansah is severely underrated.

And Harvey Elliott is younger than Jarell..   

[TepidT2O]

You won't be saying that when we smash City in the cup final in a few weeks.

[Crosby Nick]

At least he's actually young. That is such a weird group.
Isak turns 25 soon, Haaland 24.

Why was Ben Foster snubbed?

[A Red Abroad]

 

[RJH]

At least he's actually young. That is such a weird group.
Isak turns 25 soon, Haaland 24.

Haaland with just the 250 apperances and 200 goals in club football before the start of this season.
Isak and Foden had over 200 appearances as well, as did Saka if you include internationals.

[PaulF]

Yeah. A better award would be player with their full first season in first team football. Mainoo still eligible for it this year.

[Mighty_Red]

Yeah. A better award would be player with their full first season in first team football. Mainoo still eligible for it this year.

Think God won it 2 years running but he was still around 20 at the time. They should either restrict it to U21s or less than 50 PL appearances.

[redgriffin73]

This is the kind of thing needs discussing in here hahaha.

And apparently Mason Mount is the snitch!

I shit you not, that's the story floating around hahaha.

I can totally imagine Mount as a teacher's pet type. Looks a right smug little snide.

His first assist!

[Crosby Nick]

I can totally imagine Mount as a teacher's pet type. Looks a right smug little snide.

He used to bring in an apple a McDonald’s Apple Pie every morning for Lampard when he was Chelsea boss.

[Mister Flip Flop]

His first assist!

 

[A Red Abroad]

He used to bring in an apple a McDonald’s Apple Pie every morning for Lampard when he was Chelsea boss.

 

[thaddeus]

It's nailed on for Palmer but, as usual, the criteria for being a "young player" is a bit warped.  A 23-year old with more than 200 senior goals and a 24-year old with more than 100 senior goals - both with £60m+ transfers behind them

I've no real problem with Mainoo being there as it was his breakthrough season but he should be alongside players like these instead of hugely established senior players:
Branthwaite
Quansah
Rico Lewis
Mengi
Elliott
McAtee
Wharton
Garnacho

[Fromola]

Think God won it 2 years running but he was still around 20 at the time. They should either restrict it to U21s or less than 50 PL appearances.

It's like when you have under 21 tournaments and you've got 22 and 23 year old players playing in it.

Young player of the year should be, like the under 21 tournament, for players who are actually under 21.