Schneiderlin

[Judge Jules]

Not when you look at their resources and those of the clubs above them. On the contrary, I doubt there are many (if any) clubs which have got more value for money per pound spent.

 

[Rafiagra]

Disagree with all of that, I'm afraid. Coutinho's certainly a gem but we need options for every position. As for Schneiderlin himself, he'd have helped considerably by protecting our back four a fair bit better than Can, Milner or Henderson, all of whom are essentially attacking players. Unless our defence functions a heck of a lot better than it did last season, Rodgers is taking a real risk by neglecting that side of a good midfield set-up IMO.

I'm not saying he wouldn't have been a better option, but rather that we won't sign him because we have all of those players for central midfield and there's no chance we'll sign another. I'd happy have him in our midfield.

 

[Ryan]

He mustn't be a great tactician, with his character, young Schneiderlin.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Ronald Koeman says Man United are yet to make a serious bid for Morgan Schneiderlin

 

[cloggypop]

Ronald Koeman says Man United are yet to make a serious bid for Morgan Schneiderlin

Koeman hates Van Gaal with a passion.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Koeman hates Van Gaal with a passion.

Good.

 

[Judge Jules]

Koeman hates Van Gaal with a passion.

Doesn't everybody? As far as these two specifically are concerned, weren't they both at the same club, with van Gaal as DOF and Koeman as coach, van Gaal told Koeman to do something and Koeman told him to go f'ck himself?

 

[cloggypop]

Doesn't everybody? As far as these two specifically are concerned, weren't they both at the same club, with van Gaal as DOF and Koeman as coach, van Gaal told Koeman to do something and Koeman told him to go f'ck himself?

Yeah, at Ajax. Van Gaal would sit watching training and give contradictory instructions to the players.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Man United’s pursuit of Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin hits the rocks after bid was rejected [Sky Sports]

Yesssssssssssssssss

 

[Mors]

We're not lucky enough to sign him. I'd be willing to tell them we'll bail on Clyne if we could have him.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

Man United’s pursuit of Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin hits the rocks after bid was rejected [Sky Sports]

Yesssssssssssssssss

I'm surprised they're not looking at Carvalho instead, with that Jorge Mendes link.

 

[cloggypop]

Koeman just remembered that time when Van Gaal went against his wishes and sold Zlatan.

 

[SummerOnions]

I don't think he's all that. He's a good player but top level? I'm not sold. He makes a lot of mistakes

 

[peterhague]

I don't think he's all that. He's a good player but top level? I'm not sold. He makes a lot of mistakes

I'm inclined to agree. I don't think he's a starter for France, is he?

 

[Leo]

I think Carrick is a far superior player.
I'd be more than happy if he was injured for the season.

 

[Judge Jules]

Don't really think that comparison's valid TBH. They're different players who do different jobs. Carrick picks passes and keeps the game flowing. Schneiderlin is a more defensive player, who can play a bit but just as often wins it and gives it to someone more constructive. I rate him and reckon we could really do with him filling such a role for us, though it's not going to happen.

 

[Leo]

Don't really think that comparison's valid TBH. They're different players who do different jobs. Carrick picks passes and keeps the game flowing. Schneiderlin is a more defensive player, who can play a bit but just as often wins it and gives it to someone more constructive. I rate him and reckon we could really do with him filling such a role for us, though it's not going to happen.

Dunno I think they're going to be competing for the same position slightly deeper than Hererra.
I'm not saying Schneiderlin is a bad player I just think Carrick makes Utd tick.
All their best form over the past few years have come when he's had a sustained spell in the side.
I just think he's an excellent player but not sure if many would agree.

 

[Judge Jules]

Well, I would - provided he plays in midfield and not at CB, where for some reason both United and England at different times have thought he can do a job. Schneiderlin will improve them though, IMHO of course.