Utd subs: Johnstone, Valencia, McNair, Schweinsteiger, Herrera, Young, Chicharito
Friday 14 August 2015
Man Utd XI vs Aston Villa
Utd subs: Johnstone, Valencia, McNair, Schweinsteiger, Herrera, Young, Chicharito
Match Day quiz
Today is match day. United travel to Villa Park to face
Aston Villa. In the spirit of that
RedlyUnited is bringing you a brain teaser and quiz.
In recent times, eight (8) players have played for both
Manchester United and Aston Villa.
Mention six (6) of them.
Good luck
Thursday 13 August 2015
De Gea out of Villa clash, Chicharito’s United role defined, plus more form Van Gaal’s press conference
Van Gaal hosted the press with regards to Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa on Friday. Here are the main highlights:
David De Gea will not feature in the match against Villa,
and may not feature for United until the transfer window closes. When asked
about the goalkeeper Van Gaal said ‘‘it is the same situation. He remains out
of the squad.’’
That means Sergio Romero will keep his place in the United
team. He added ‘‘I have said that already. Sergio Romero stays in goal.’’ Where
De Gea will end up at the end of the transfer window remains unknown. United
are believed to be demanding a fee in the region of £30m for the Spaniard whose
contract expires next summer.
De Gea is believed to be interested in a move to the Spanish
capital, but he has not come out openly to request a move.
But the United manager has striker Javier Hernandez in his
plans, and has clearly stated his role. A lot has been reported on the future
of the striker, with many believing his future is away from Old Trafford. Van Gaal
described the striker as United’s second striker. ‘‘The striker is Rooney
History, facts, stats and figures ahead of Aton Villa vs Manchester United
Villa have not beaten United in a Premier League game at
Villa Park for twenty (20) years.
Villa’s last home victory against United in the Premier
League came in 1992, premier League’s inaugural season.
Both teams won 1-0 on the opening weekend of this Premier
League season.
Last season United drew 1-1 at Villa, that one point is the
only point Villa have taken off United in their last nine meetings.
United have also benefitted from own goals than any other
team in the Premier League with 63 own goals.
Between 2003 – 2008, United defeated Villa on 11 consecutive
meetings.
Wednesday 12 August 2015
What if Van Gaal swap these two players?
If Manchester United first game against Tottenham is an introduction
to Van Gaal’s formation and tactics this season, then some players in the United
team may likely be underutilized. Van Gaal was widely reported to be planning to
adopt a 4- 3-3 formation for United this season.
This formation though not entirely strange to Manchester
United fans, is relatively new when compared to the traditional 4-4-2 that made
United one of the most successful team in the world under the era of Sir Alex
Ferguson. This formation relied so much on wingers. Hence United were known to
have raised some of the greatest wingers in world football. From C. Ronaldo,
Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Eric Cantona and the list is almost endless. The formation required pace, speed and allowed
quick transition from defence to attack. Hence United was then known as a
predator team that can score anytime.
This summer United signed a young winger with amazing
potential, in Memphis Depay. The
Manchester United transfer news and gossip update: Pedro, Kane, Biglia, Januzaj
The Barcelona forward scored the winning goal in the UEFA
Super Cup, has asked for a transfer, while Barcelona secretary says Barcelona
won’t sell the player for less than €30m. (TV3)
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has advised David De
Gea to stay with United for one more season, that will make him see out his
contract. (Daily Express)
United have been told to forget about signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane, with the London club insisting their star striker is not for sale. (Guardian)
Sunderland are stepping up their pursuit of United youngster
Adnan Januzaj. (Sunderland Echo)
Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia has agreed a four year deal with Manchester United. (Talksports)
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Barcelona forward request transfer amid United speculation
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for United in
their quest to sign Pedro. The Barcelona forward have been linked to United almost
all through this transfer window but the speculation became more intense after
the sale of Di Maria.
The Spaniard has reportedly been frustrated at the lack of
first team football, as the trio of Messi, Neymar and Suarez are the most preferred.
The winger was widely expected to start the UEFA super cup,
after Barcelona confirmed Neymar’s injury, but youngster Rafinha starts ahead
of the 28 year old forward.
Barcelona’s technical secretary have confirmed that the
winger has asked for a transfer.
‘‘Pedro asked us for a transfer’’ he said. ‘‘We are not
going to accept less than €30m for him. It’s not negotiable.’’
That may come as good news for United.
Manchester United confirms squad for Champions League qualifier with Club Brugge
Manchester United have announced the 28 man squad for its
champions League qualifier against Club Brugge . Interestingly David De Gea is
in the squad along with all five new summer signings.
The first leg is at Old Trafford and comes up on August 18
with the return leg in Belgium on August 26.
Here’s the full squad
David De Gea, Anders Lindegaard, Sergio Romero, Sam
Johnstone, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling, Paddy McNair,
Luk Shaw, Tyler Blackett, Matteo Darmian, Antonio Valencia, Adnan Januzaj,
Deley Blind, Michael Carrick, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera, Marouane
Fellaini, Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian
Schweinsteiger, Jesse Lingard, Memphis Depay, Juan Mata, Andreas Pereira, Wayne
Rooney, James Wilson, Javier Hernandez
Manchester United news summary: Pedro warned against joining United, possibility of De Gea staying, new away jersey released (photos)…..
Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov has advised Pedro not to join
United. In what looked like a direct attack at Van Gaal, stoichkov described United
Coach Van Gaal as a destroyer and mediocre. United are reportedly keen on signing the
Barcelona forward as a replacement for departed Di Maria. Van Gaal won two la
liga titles, the Copa Del Rey and the UEFA super cup during his reign as Barcelona
coach between 1997 and 2000.
‘‘If he goes there he
would no longer be a footballer. He (Van Gaal) is destroying all the players
because he is so mediocre, players have left because of him. He destroys clubs,
he did it with Barcelona, and after they take years to build.’’
The Bulgarian was also not impressed with United’s
performance in their opening day victory over
Is Pedro United’s solution?
Though United won their first game of the season against
Tottenham, the team looked unconvincing, and lacks perfect balance and pattern.
United have been active during this transfer window bringing in not least than
five players. Despite these signings it is still amazing that Van Gaal still
has a lot to fix in the team. A lot of fans still expect to see one or two
signings.
One of such signing that has been constantly linked with a
move to United is Barcelona forward Pedro. Speculations are that he would be a
replacement to departed record signing Di Mara. A lot has been speculated about
the move, some favouring an announcement after the UEFA Super Cup.
But with the news that Neymar is injured and expected to be
out for about two weeks, that saga may take some time before coming to an
end. A lot of fans and pundit including
Arsenal Legend Henry believes the Spaniard would be a good purchase for United.
An in-depth look at United victory over Tottenham clearly
reveals some basic problem van Gaal must solve.
Problems Van Gaal must solve
1. Who is
United number one goalkeeper?
It a little awkward that a team like United
will be stating a season without knowing its first choice keeper. As it stands
De Gea’s United future remains uncertain.
New signing Romero did a fantastic and match winning job against
Tottenham on Saturday, and such performance would be a perfect starting ground
for a good season and his era. But with De Gea still in the picture, nothing is
certain. And with Valdes still around, though Van Gaal says he’s out of his
plan, his presence may not be too
Manchester United transfer news and gossip update: Biglia, Pedro, Otamendi, De Gea, Ramos
Manchester United have agreed a £17.7m with Lazio for Argentine defender Lucas Biglia, 29 and have also agreed personal terms with the player. (Le 10sport)
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has said that Pedro’s future would be settled soon. (Daily Express)
United have agreed a £24.7m for Pedro and the Barcelona player has had the first part of his United medicals. (Metro)
Defender Dani Alves has advised team mate Pedro to follow his heart with the forward thought to be considering his options of a move to Old Trafford. (London Evening Standard)
Real Madrid have submitted a final take-it or leave it bid
of £21m for United goal keeper David De Gea. (Daily Star)
Monday 10 August 2015
Manchester United transfer news and gossip update: De Gea, Pedro, Kane, Hernandez
Manchester United keeper De Gea, declared he was ready to
play against Tottenham on Saturday although Van Gaal claim that the Spaniard was
not in the right frame of mind. The Keeper is now hoping to be back in the team
for the next game against Villa. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are demanding £35m from Rea Madrid for
keeper De Gea, but Real Madrid are preparing a £25m bid and will make the offer
this week (Daily Mail)
Pedro’s move to Manchester United may be delayed with Barcelona forward Neymar injured and expected to be out for two weeks. (Sport via Daily Express)
Manchester United are still interested in Tottenham’s striker
Harry Kane, and have made cautious enquiries about him and will make a move if
given the green light. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham are ready to make an improved bid of £12m for
United striker Javier Hernandez, after their previous offer of £8.5m was
rejected. (Daily Star)
United are preparing a mega £47m double bid for Pedro and Dutch
keeper Jasper Cillessen. (Metro)
Bastian Schweinsteiger is planning to take some of his new
United team mates to Germany for the Oktoberfest trip. (Metro)