Will we ever see the Dutchman at Old Trafford?
Last night’s somewhat pedestrian display against that team from Romania that no one’s ever heard of, did little to quash the angst that many Reds have about United’s current form.
Yes we may not be losing games, but in terms of performance there can be no denying that the past five or six games have all left a lot to be desired. United have looked bereft of any real creativity in midfield ever since Tom Cleverley was injured by that thug Kevin Davies at the Reebok.
The general consensus is that since Cleverley got injured, Anderson’s form has dipped while United have stuggled to play decent football through the middle of the park. It seems we have an abundance of midfield water carriers but no one who can create that little spark needed to open up the game through the middle. Darren Fletcher, Michael Csrrick, Phil Jones and Ryan Giggs have all beeen used to varying degrees of success yet, while none of them has shamed themselves, they’ve not been the player to pull the strings that’s sorely needed at Old Trafford.
Cleverley can’t return soon enough and hopefully he’ll bring Anderson’s form with him, but even when the youngster does come back into the side. it’s obvious United are still one creative midfield player short.
Sorry to have to bring up the ‘S’ word yet again, after all, even I’d had enough of the saga during the Summer but it’s clear United have to pursue Wesley Sneijder again in January.
I realise he can’t play in the Champions League games but that doesnt really matter, in the grander scheme of things that shouldn’t put United off buying him too much. Sneijder’s absence from the Champions League, simply means Cleverley can step into the fold there and be rested for the Premier League ties that come before a big European clash.
If Cleverley were to gt injured again then United would have no real back-up, we’d be forced to possibly try Wayne Rooney in a much deeper role or maybe just go for graft rather than craft inthe middle which hasn’t been nearly as effective.
Inter may want £30 odd million for Sneijder, but with Dimitar Berbatov seemingly destined to leave, possibly for around the £10 million mark in January, is it too much to ask for United to shell out that sort of money for a truly world class midfielder.
Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room, Manchester City’s start has given United pause for thought, while they’ve yet to be really tested Roberto Mancini’s men have still got off to a flier, while Chelsea are also looking dare I say, almost back to their best during the Mourinho years, with some free scoring dominant displays.
United have two world class players in each position, except attacking midfield, where we are struggling. In the past I’ve been sceptical of the need for Sneijder as I think Rooney can operate in a sinilar position, however I’ve seen enough this season to realise, with the campaign ahead, the signing of the Dutchman in January, could well be a massive leap forward towards title number 20.
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hit the nail on the head. cleverly brings abt all whats gud in atha players. we look lyk killing any team we face. attacks never cease in opponents goal. wingers are freed by cleverly and he is infects v.dangerous one-twos that have a lot of purpose. sadly he gets injured a lot and then we become the united of last season. no flair. lots of grit, hardwork and luck. we want the barca type of football we crushed arsenal. therefore a creative midfielder is a MUST. If it were not for Jones & Smalling…..we could have been embarrassed mo than often by smaller teams lyk liverfool
I watched the Newcastle Vs Spurs game. Believe me those two teams av two classy midfielders in Luka and tiote. How Alex can see this is beyond me. Ando vs Tiote. I knw who am going to pick. . . And its not Ando
I watched the Newcastle Vs Spurs game. Believe me those two teams av two classy midfielders in Luka and tiote. How Alex cant see this is beyond me. Ando vs Tiote. I knw who am going to pick. . . And its not Ando
Our play pattern is a 4-4-2 and that means two central midfielders in the centre of the park. Anderson, fletcher, carrick and giggs have all put up average performances when asked to play in that role. We need to sell one of them (my pick is carrick), allow giggs retire and buy two solid midfielders. Relying on cleverley is not a gud idea cos of injuries.
@ TIME FOR UNITED TO GO ALL OUT FOR SNEIJDER IN JANUARY
well, NO! imho NO – just WHY, why shall we go … all the way for some1 at that age, salary demands & tr. fee. either some1 unknown or some1 from within imho
Does Sneider (yea I got the spelling wrong who the fuck cares) play in 2 man mid, does he defend, is he a team player.
In a 4-4-2 system he will need a hard tackling no nonsense partner, who do we have?
the team needs to be built around him, do you remember the tag 1 man team in 2008/2009 season.
Thank god Sir Alex is a genius not stupid like some so called panic stricken fans
Does Sneider (yea I got the spelling wrong who the fuck cares) play in 2 man mid, does he defend, is he a team player.
In a 4-4-2 system he will need a hard tackling no nonsense partner, who do we have?
the team needs to be built around him, do you remember the tag 1 man team in 2008/2009 season.
Thank god Sir Alex is a genius not stupid like some so called panic stricken fans.
Don’t u think Sir Alex know how to build a team huh?
We have some fantastic youngsters coming through, guys like snider will only riun their chances and ruin the club and its spirit.
His salary and price is ridiculous. why buy him for 35m and pray for him to succeed in 2 man mid, which he is clearly not. Apart from the treble and world cup (2009-2010 1 gud season) wht has he done?
We don’t look for skill alone we look for more in a player. Guys like Cleverley certainly has that, watch and learn you f###kers
i love u man! u are the real fans!
so who replaces cleverley when he gets injured(he does on a regular basis)? sometimes fergie is as stubborn as a mule. i thought he learnt his lesson against barca(twice). ok he did when cleverley. was on the pitch. but what happens when he gets injures. dont we struggle enough with good ol carrick and fergie’ nephew fletch? it’s that little tweak in midfield that we are lacking. the midfield hole & cleverly is tailor made for that. the atha middies are just doing a good job & nothing more. no spark. no thrill. no push. no penetration. forwards have to come pick the ball for themselvs. wingers too. cleverley type of player relentlessly bring the ball to them. attacks never cease. the whole team becomes dynamic and fluid. passing is smooth. we need a lyk for lyk for cleverley. his type of play is what was lacking and missing
very important summary…… CLEVERLEY’S TYPE OF PLAY IS WHAT SEPARATES BTW US WITH BARCA