JayC

Because I'm accepted as a United fan on other rival teams boards. I don't need to be all tribal. That's why.

Remember the two home games with Stoke in 2012? It was a Mata moment of brilliance in both that helped us win 1-0.
It's incredible how fans have just adopted a 'hate' for Mata in an attempt to show they are true 'Mourinhoista'. These same people have been drawing Mata-Zola comparisons for ages and have been talking about how he's a next Chelsea legend etc.

Well, I think we both know there was a place in the Chelsea team for Juan Mata - you can argue all the crap you like about tactics and pressing, it still won't convince me this is the sole reason for Mata's departure. Chelsea fans need to face the fact that Mourinho wasn't comfortable forging his new side in the shadow of somebody elses buy. Your best player was sold because Jose is very arrogant and wants to build his own side. The lucky thing is, he's good enough to pull it off.

Well, I think we both know there was a place in the Chelsea team for Juan Mata - you can argue all the crap you like about tactics and pressing, it still won't convince me this is the sole reason for Mata's departure. Chelsea fans need to face the fact that Mourinho wasn't comfortable forging his new side in the shadow of somebody elses buy. Your best player was sold because Jose is very arrogant and wants to build his own side. The lucky thing is, he's good enough to pull it off.

I'm not winding anybody up. Grow up, and learn to accept other people have different opinions.

It's truly amazing how much a players value/ability/skill goes down hill, when they aren't your player anymore. ;p

Actually I'd say it's more about what you can do with a football.

We all know Jose's strength is defensively organising teams. It's what he knows - it's what he excels at. It's even what he loves - it's what brings him success. There can be no argument here. The execution of such tactics obviously require the correct players; organised, strong and disciplined. It's not really rocket science, and in this simple truth lies the fate of Juan Mata. He's simply not a Mourinho player - and probably never will be. The tactics he deployed at Old Trafford only further proved to me he's better off sticking to nullifying opponents. Juan Mata is completely wasted in this style of play and I honestly don't think Mourinho has any plans for him to be an integral part of his team. This isn't to say I predict Mata to be sold - just a much lesser role.

We all know Jose's strength is defensively organising teams. It's what he knows - it's what he excels at. It's even what he loves - it's what brings him success. There can be no argument here. The execution of such tactics obviously require the correct players; organised, strong and disciplined. It's not really rocket science, and in this simple truth lies the fate of Juan Mata. He's simply not a Mourinho player - and probably never will be. The tactics he deployed at Old Trafford only further proved to me he's better off sticking to nullifying opponents. Juan Mata is completely wasted in this style of play and I honestly don't think Mourinho has any plans for him to be an integral part of his team. This isn't to say I predict Mata to be sold - just a much lesser role.

Mata for Rooney makes sense....Jose gets the striker he wants and Moyes finally makes a big name signing.
However...I don't like the idea of strengthening United's attack even further...considering they have the best striker in the PL leading the line.
I just hope our board makes the right call about Rooney & Mata.

The pull of Barca is hard to resist. Luiz will find it hard to pass up the opportunity to play with Neymar and Alves, not to mention a little Argentinian. I know I would if I was him. Is he really worth 40M? Sounds like a good time to cash in. I personally wouldn't though - I don't see a lot of available centre-backs out there who are available and even as good. He seems like the sort of guy who will stay loyal though if you ask me. It's easy to see even for me that he is very happy. It comes down to personal happiness Vs trophies. You need to hope he sees the future a lot of you see - the emergence of a very good side capable of championships... or he could well smell that greener grass.

The pull of Barca is hard to resist. Luiz will find it hard to pass up the opportunity to play with Neymar and Alves, not to mention a little Argentinian. I know I would if I was him. Is he really worth 40M? Sounds like a good time to cash in. I personally wouldn't though - I don't see a lot of available centre-backs out there who are available and even as good. He seems like the sort of guy who will stay loyal though if you ask me. It's easy to see even for me that he is very happy. It comes down to personal happiness Vs trophies. You need to hope he sees the future a lot of you see - the emergence of a very good side capable of championships... or he could well smell that greener grass.

The pull of Barca is hard to resist. Luiz will find it hard to pass up the opportunity to play with Neymar and Alves, not to mention a little Argentinian. I know I would if I was him. Is he really worth 40M? Sounds like a good time to cash in. I personally wouldn't though - I don't see a lot of available centre-backs out there who are available and even as good. He seems like the sort of guy who will stay loyal though if you ask me. It's easy to see even for me that he is very happy. It comes down to personal happiness Vs trophies. You need to hope he sees the future a lot of you see - the emergence of a very good side capable of championships... or he could well smell that greener grass.

The pull of Barca is hard to resist. Luiz will find it hard to pass up the opportunity to play with Neymar and Alves, not to mention a little Argentinian. I know I would if I was him. Is he really worth 40M? Sounds like a good time to cash in. I personally wouldn't though - I don't see a lot of available centre-backs out there who are available and even as good. He seems like the sort of guy who will stay loyal though if you ask me. It's easy to see even for me that he is very happy. It comes down to personal happiness Vs trophies. You need to hope he sees the future a lot of you see - the emergence of a very good side capable of championships... or he could well smell that greener grass.

The pull of Barca is hard to resist. Luiz will find it hard to pass up the opportunity to play with Neymar and Alves, not to mention a little Argentinian. I know I would if I was him. Is he really worth 40M? Sounds like a good time to cash in. I personally wouldn't though - I don't see a lot of available centre-backs out there who are available and even as good. He seems like the sort of guy who will stay loyal though if you ask me. It's easy to see even for me that he is very happy. It comes down to personal happiness Vs trophies. You need to hope he sees the future a lot of you see - the emergence of a very good side capable of championships... or he could well smell that greener grass.

Think I'll give him a miss in my starting fantasy team this year ;p
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But wait. Here's the best part.


...and will have three points put on his driving licence.
That's right. Even when breaking the law, Mata wins three points.
Lol.

Think I'll give him a miss in my starting fantasy team this year ;p
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But wait. Here's the best part.


...and will have three points put on his driving licence.
That's right. Even when breaking the law, Mata wins three points.
Lol.

Think I'll give him a miss in my starting fantasy team this year ;p
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But wait. Here's the best part.


...and will have three points put on his driving licence.
That's right. Even when breaking the law, Mata wins three points.
Lol.

Think I'll give him a miss in my starting fantasy team this year ;p
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But wait. Here's the best part.


...and will have three points put on his driving licence.
That's right. Even when breaking the law, Mata wins three points.
Lol.

I agree and let him flourish.
Are you sure you are a Manure fan, mate? You sound too much like a guy I'd want a beer with!

Typical. If a player is going to have the game of his life it will be against us. I'm glad he did though, the 5-5 thriller was the perfect send off for Fergie. Football being played the way it's meant to be. What a game.
Lukaku is at the point now though where you either play him or let him flourish elsewhere. It's not fair on him. My bet is on him starting a lot of games next season.