Nemanja Matic

[zakhov 253]

36 minutes ago, coolhead23 said:

Respect. Is a thing of the past these days, mate. 

Not really, some players have it, some players don't.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

rules

[bigbluewillie 1,930]

Why the fucking hell are we still banging on about Matic.

He's gone, he's a ManUre player and good fucking riddance.

For christ sake close this thread and let's talk about players that want to play for us.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,058]

3 hours ago, Tomo said:

It's a sign that United have declined when all they have to gloat about is how "big" they are. We never heard that nonsense during Fergie's era now players and fans won't shut up about how "huge"  they are.  They are officially like Liverpool.

Exactly. It's an argument for losers to obsess about. United are indeed huge. The biggest of them all maybe but take a look above Ossie's statue at The Bridge over the next nine months. What's written there are the words winners obsess about.

Home of The Champions.

United can be as big as they like, we wear the crown.

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

4 hours ago, Tomo said:

It's a sign that United have declined when all they have to gloat about is how "big" they are. We never heard that nonsense during Fergie's era now players and fans won't shut up about how "huge"  they are.  They are officially like Liverpool.

It's such a weak argument as well. You can talk to a lot of football fans and they will eventually resort to we are a bigger club than you it's the equivalent of my dad's bigger than your dad. 

[communicate 2,703]

14 hours ago, Tomo said:

It's a sign that United have declined when all they have to gloat about is how "big" they are. We never heard that nonsense during Fergie's era now players and fans won't shut up about how "huge"  they are.  They are officially like Liverpool.

This,

They are the richest club in epl everyone know that, but if you start talking about how big you are it actually undermine your greatness, let people talk about it

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Ran the show today.

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

This has to be the most contradicting thread on this forum.

[Beigl 1,387]

This has to be the most contradicting thread on this forum.

It's not only the fans who are contradicting themselves. Even the deluded commentators and pundits of this world jump on the bandwagon and praise Matic as if he is one of the best midfielders in the world. Can't remember them praising him that much when he was still with us. Typical United media..

[Tautvix 1,321]

So guys who defended Matic's selling...

Was selling Matic for £40M and replacing him with £35M Drinkwater was a good business?

[coolhead23 1,147]

Just now, Tautvix said:

So guys who defended Matic's selling...

Was selling Matic for £40M and replacing him with £35M Drinkwater was a good business?

Dont you know that Matic is a below average player who is not going to do shit at United. They are doomed!!! 

[chelseawise 115]

I am sick and tired of everyone going on and on about selling Matic to Utd. Especially the press and pundits. I personally think there was nothing wrong with the transfer. We got what we wanted in value and I believe Bakayako is by far a better prospect for years to come.

From what I recall he was trolled on this forum after many many inconsistent performances. Many wanted him dropped in favour of Fabregas. Must admit he did have some cracking performances but he was never consistent with awful passing ability,. I believe we have done excellent in this transfer window contrary to what the majority of press and many on this forum. After the burnley Blip we are back in business andI can see another 13+ games unbeaten run on the Horizon. Just a bit concerned about Roma and Athletico in CL, although I am optimistic we will come through finishing second wit 11 points

[Beigl 1,387]

The funny thing is that journos and media outlets never rated him when he was still with us..

[chelseawise 115]

On 20 August, 2017 at 5:16 AM, Beigl said:

On 20 August, 2017 at 1:46 AM, BluesMadLad said:

This has to be the most contradicting thread on this forum.

It's not only the fans who are contradicting themselves. Even the deluded commentators and pundits of this world jump on the bandwagon and praise Matic as if he is one of the best midfielders in the world. Can't remember them praising him that much when he was still with us. Typical United media..

Couldn't agree more. Whilst I don't read too much what the pundits and press say, I am very surprised how many on this forum think that selling him was the biggest mistake. He was absolutely trolled here for  many his performances.

[robsblubot 3,595]

The press is doing what it does: selling news and United has more fans, local and abroad. It's just natural Matic is getting more attention now than when at Chelsea.

Speak for myself of course as I never wanted Fabregas to replace Matic in the starting XI...

Let me put it this way: Baka and Drinkwarer still have to produce several!! MotM performances, in pretty tough away matches too, to properly replace matic in my book.

Yes, Matic had bad patches and a bad season, just like Hazard. It happens esp when players overextend themselves as they did in Jose's winning season.

Now he already has MotM performances for United (well at least one), which is totally unsurprising to me. Perhaps he's just a very good player?