Not the one we wanted: the Nemanja Matić thread

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  1. United 16

    United 16 Member+

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    I wonder what he would do to Matic? [emoji53]

     
  2. Ashur

    Ashur Member+

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    Give him sweet kisses, a big hug and tell him that everything will be A-Ok?
     
  3. United 16

    United 16 Member+

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    haland comes to mind
     
  4. Ashur

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  5. benni...

    benni... BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 23, 2004
    Chocolate City
    Close this ********ing thread
     
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  6. Anonymous_United

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    Jul 13, 2018
    @Ashur No doubt we dont have any other alternative to Matic but there is a slight improvement in his game and he is looking to play forward ball.
     
  7. benni...

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    He should be just looking to give the ball to Pogba and Herrera.
     
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  8. Anonymous_United

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    Jul 13, 2018
    Agree but he can pick a pass aswell (rare) its his slowness to release ball infuriates me and when he looses possesion he doesnt have pace and desire to recover ball but hopefully in summer we will sign a proper DM ala our Fernandinho
     
  9. Ashur

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    As stated, I haven't changed my opinion that we need to look for an upgrade this summer. Matic can stay and see out his contract as a squad member, a role that would suit him just fine (on top of a required one for us as well).
    That being said, got to give Ole and the staff credit for how they managed to make him decent at least. He has changed his game and the improvement is noticeable. And given the fact that our midfield at this time looks razor thin, I'm actually relieved he stepped it up. If he was the same Matic we saw under Mourinho, we'd be pretty much effed.
    Definitely hope he can keep this up until the end of the season, by which time we can look for someone to replace him long term. And also, I really want Timmy to be brought back as well and start grooming him as a possible option for us in midfield as well.
     
  10. benni...

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    ...
     
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  11. Ashur

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  12. gatekeeper2

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    Nemanja Matic's resemblance Sheldon Cooper is a bit unnerving.

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Ashur

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  14. United 16

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    Resemblance ends in appearance. Cooper is intelligent.
     
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  15. Sofabloke

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    :)

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    Swiffer Sweeper Vs Static Matic Wipes
     
  16. Ashur

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    His contract is coming to an end at the end of this term.. There's really no reason to look to extend him and not go in another direction in terms of the holding role.
     
  17. benni...

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    Thank God!
     
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  18. MizzouMUFC

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    Good. We need to get away from extending contracts just to avoid losing people for free. Sometimes, just cut the dead wood.
     
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  19. United 16

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    Don't thank yet! There's still time for Woody to screw this.
     
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  20. JamesA

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    I think were just seeing more evidence of a strategic and vision shift coming from Ole's team.
     
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  21. Anonymous_United

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    Jul 13, 2018
    Good riddance...
     
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  22. jeff070

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    I am throwing likes/reps all over.
     
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  23. Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10

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  24. Naboomagnoli

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    #224 Naboomagnoli, Sep 5, 2019
    Last edited: Sep 5, 2019
    That's just the sort of leadership and sharing of responsibility we're looking for from one of our experienced heads, from someone who only really has experience on his side. Not being picked? Not my fault. We're not winning? Not my fault. I don't need to work on anything, I've been starting for clubs for 10 years.
     
  25. Sofabloke

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    Dec 24, 2003
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    Matic attitude disappointing, but given his contract is up next summer not that surprising. He can start negotiating with clubs in a few months.

    So;

    - the only specialist #6 we have at the club
    - we knew he was ageing
    - we knew he was able to start negotiating with clubs in a few months
    - we knew Ole wasn't planning on starting him
    - we should have been able to see that would not make him happy

    And yet we still didn't recruit a #6 in the summer ...
     
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