Nemanja Matic

[iseah100 5,612]

Not every poster who likes Mourinho 'bum-licks' him or 'worships' him. The majority of the people are glad he's our coach and feel an affinity with the man which is why he's not just like every other coach out there. We might have won trophies without him being the coach but I don't know if we'd have won as much as we have if he hadn't been our coach up to 2007.

As for Mata, the move made sense.

no it didn't ... I was against the deal that saw a great player move to our fiercest rivals of the last decade, and I will never be ashamed of it.. I hate MUFC with almost equal passion as I love Jose

ps: I reckon English fans don't match the level of passion with which the more recent international fans hate the manures

How did the deal not make sense? They received a ridiculous amount of money for a player they weren't using! It's not like by buying Mata, Man U has fixed all they're problems and are ready to make a run. They're not.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Don't be short-sighted. We almost single handedly rejuvenated Liverpool with the sale of Sturridge, Utd will bounce back like we did when we finished 6th.

Anyway, this is a thread about Matic. Let's stay on topic.

[robsblubot 3,530]

Surprisingly agile for a guy of his build.

It's early days for him, but he does look like the real deal as a CDM or CM. Very rounded player with excellent technique. He's truly a good passer because his rage of passing is wide, even when under pressure.

Exciting player to watch and I don't think we are still in the position to complain about our CM options. Esp once MvG is available.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Don't be short-sighted. We almost single handedly rejuvenated Liverpool with the sale of Sturridge, Utd will bounce back like we did when we finished 6th.

Anyway, this is a thread about Matic. Let's stay on topic.

Nothing to do with Suarez or the hiring of a young manager with a vision of playing good football then?

We sold them a number 10 when they already had a productive one in Rooney and needed proper midfielders. Already some of the more open-minded United fans are realising that Mata's workrate without the ball is somewhat lacking.

[petr.breu 1,618]

[Badboy 1,526]

Superb player and to be honest he was a player i discounted the last time we had him as being too sluggish but he was brilliant against city.

[Yeboii 1,844]

lolololol

What's he dressing up for?

[Alabama 1,992]

I must swallow my pride and admit Jose proved me absolutely wrong on this buy...what a bloody fantastic all round midfielder...he brought out the better side Luiz and this is what u derive when u play alongside world class players...it also makes the of Matic-Luiz another fantastic combo or pivot combination...glory days ahead cos he is going to get more beta...Luiz known for reckless and shit passes stood calm composed and surged passes forward...intelligent and better understanding between the two will be a great combo...with world class goal scoring striker a left back and a playmaker/centre-midfield in the mould of Gundogan...we ll b a dynasty...we ll crush teams both in epl and europe...cheers!!!

[gary gordon 1,777]

Would love to see Matic get the number 5 now that Essien is gone.

[Peppen 934]

lolololol

What's he dressing up for?

He was getting dressed for our sponsors Hackett Taking pictures in their clothes for commercial purposes

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Last season I used to look at Javi Martinez absolutely dominate midfields on his own in the Champions League and I used to think what would I give to have a player of similar qualities.Now thanks to Jose and Emenalo I no longer envy any defensive midfielder in the world :blue scalf: .

[Azpinator 2,325]

Would love to see Matic get the number 5 now that Essien is gone.

I would like 6 on him, but he seems to like 21. After all it's still another legend's number:

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Last season I used to look at Javi Martinez absolutely dominate midfields on his own in the Champions League and I used to think what would I give to have a player of similar qualities.Now thanks to Jose and Emenalo I no longer envy any defensive midfielder in the world :blue scalf: .

Exactly. He seems exactly the same type of player as javi martinez. Now we need a schweinstiger, alaba and mandzukic, and we are the bayern munich of last season.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Exactly. He seems exactly the same type of player as javi martinez. Now we need a schweinstiger, alaba and mandzukic, and we are the bayern munich of last season.

Kovacic,Shaw,Costa

[Wolfe_21 21]

Would love to see Matic get the number 5 now that Essien is gone.

He likes 21, and it's a great number and perfect for him.

[Jase 43,479]

[Jusek 2,031]

Like a boss.

[José Mateus 46]

I hope he helps proving that portuguese football is filled with great players that could play in any team in the world

Miss you already Nemanja