The Manchester United Thread

[Tutankhamun]

Van Persie deal completed

Robin van Persie has completed his medical, agreed personal terms and signed for Manchester United on a four-year contract until June 2016.

The 29 year-old Dutch striker joins the club in time for the start of the 2012/13 Premier League season.

Sir Alex Ferguson said: “Robin is a world-class striker with a proven record in England and in European football. His talents need no introduction to our fans – he has scored a number of goals against us in some classic battles with his former club. His movement, finishing and all-round ability are outstanding.”

Robin van Persie said: “It’s an honour to sign for Manchester United. I am looking forward to following in the footsteps of so many great strikers, bringing my experience and playing my part to help the team compete for the biggest trophies in the game. I can’t wait to get started.”

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[santinomarella]

[StaticAge]

Excellent

[Tutankhamun]

Fergie looks very happy in that pic! Apparently they are showing behind the scenes stuff and an interview with SAF on MUTV right now for those who have it.

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no smalling, evans or jones for monday....great, probably means tony at RB ffs.

fergie also said no more transfers unless one particular player becomes available.

what the hell is he playing at, no cover for pat and still no CM with some bollocks about them

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and fuck 4-4-2, we need to ditch that shit, total waste of the excellent kagawa....

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Good to see Fletcher there too!

[Tutankhamun]

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saf confirms fletch has returned to 1st team training!

[LC77]

Van Persie in vandalising table cloth incident.

Some United fans really get on my nipples. You know the ones who are moaning about the price paid for RVP, I say its about freakin time United bought the finished player, instead of potential. And they would've been moaning even louder if City had got him, sometimes the club cannot win.

Really looking forward to the new season now. I don't care about a LB or DM, just outscore the other team I say.

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http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Fe...e-signing.aspx

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Fe...-training.aspx

[Tutankhamun]

RVP unveiling starting NOW. Stream here: http://mufans.byethost3.com/streaming.html

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Do it's RVP #20. Poor Fabio, lost his number and he's only been gone 5 minutes. Maybe Rafael will get the 2 shirt and Fab can have the 21.

[Tutankhamun]

Do it's RVP #20. Poor Fabio, lost his number and he's only been gone 5 minutes. Maybe Rafael will get the 2 shirt and Fab can have the 21.

Maybe. Squad numbers in full are to be released later today I read so we should know soon!

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Well this is confirmed.

[Tutankhamun]

Yeah. I meant maybe Rafa will get #2 I sure hope so!

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and fuck 4-4-2, we need to ditch that shit, total waste of the excellent kagawa....

4-4-2 is old hash now and just boring.

City rolled with a 3-5-2 or more a 3-4-1-2 in preseason and even against Chelsea and it looked freaking awesome.

Against Chelsea Kolarov was bombing down the left and dropping back to defend when needed, Milner the same on the right, Yaya was box to box and De Jong just covered. Nasri played in the hole and fed Aguero and Tevez and then Silva came on for Nasri and did the same. It looked really fluid and diverse.

United should try something similar in the midfield to free up Kagawa's attacking abilities. Otherwise he is totally wasted in CM.

United need a Yaya style of player and then you are pretty much complete.

[Tutankhamun]

A reporter asked RVP what his best position was and he referred the question to SAF whom didn't answer. So maybe he's not clear (or willing to reveal it) on the formation just yet.

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RvP: “Van der Saar won the Champions League & the league, he's a legend like Ruud who scored 150 goals. Hopefully I can have my own impact.”

RvP: “I hope you guys are looking forward to this because I’m looking forward to it. So let’s do this.”

RvP: “United losing the title was harsh but it can be a good thing to make you hungrier & want it more. It's a vital aspect of game.”

RvP: “I spoke to Van Der Sar last week. He game me a real positive feeling about this club & how it works.”

RvP: “Sir Alex is a fantastic manager & you can tell that just by speaking to him.”

SAF on Mancini: “We're favourites every week according to him, he needs to realise he has a decent team himself.”

SAF: “This is the best league in the world. Messi wouldn’t score 72 goals in this league.”

SAF: “Nothing is happening with Berbatov, nothing definite that's encouraged us to sell.”

SAF: “You always learn from great players, remember what Cantona did for the young players when he arrived.”

RvP: “When I have to make tough decisions in my life I listen to the little boy inside me & that little boy was screaming 'Man United'.”

SAF: “We need a finished player. Scholes & Giggs are coming to the end & we need maturity. That's why Robin's very important now.”

SAF: “He is available for Monday. We will assess him over the weekend. The adrenaline will help him.”

SAF: “We never thought we'd get Van Persie. I couldn't see us getting him, but when he refused a new contract, that's when we acted.”

RvP: “Wayne Rooney is a world class player. Scholes & Giggs are world class & have proved it for 20 years. They have had a big impact.”

RvP: “This club has won big trophies, I didn’t & I would like to do it.”

RVP: “When I have to make tough decisions in my life I listen to the little boy inside me.That little boy was screaming 'Manchester United'”

RvP: “This is a big challenge for me, which I’m looking forward to. I am proud to be here & look forward to achieving big things.”

RvP: “Manchester United is a family club & I’m looking forward to achieving big things here.”

SAF: “He's what we needed for the last couple of years. In team talks he was always a problem for us, I've taken the problem away.”

RvP: “My choice was made very soon in my mind. I'd love to play with Rooney.”

RvP: “Manchester United breathes football. This club is the perfect match for me.”

RvP: “From my side & Arsenal's side, there is no hard feeling. No one is angry with me & I'm not angry with them.”

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4-4-2 is old hash now and just boring.

City rolled with a 3-5-2 or more a 3-4-1-2 in preseason and even against Chelsea and it looked freaking awesome.

Against Chelsea Kolarov was bombing down the left and dropping back to defend when needed, Milner the same on the right, Yaya was box to box and De Jong just covered. Nasri played in the hole and fed Aguero and Tevez and then Silva came on for Nasri and did the same. It looked really fluid and diverse.

United should try something similar in the midfield to free up Kagawa's attacking abilities. Otherwise he is totally wasted in CM.

United need a Yaya style of player and then you are pretty much complete.

Tiote from Newcastle. He's a beast.

[Tutankhamun]

Very impressed with RVP's interview and press conference. He spoke maturely, didn't speak down Arsenal. Nor was there any stupid statements he had to say (Hi City). You can tell he'll bring even more leadership to the dressing room which will be important in the coming seasons.

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4-4-2 is old hash now and just boring.

City rolled with a 3-5-2 or more a 3-4-1-2 in preseason and even against Chelsea and it looked freaking awesome.

Against Chelsea Kolarov was bombing down the left and dropping back to defend when needed, Milner the same on the right, Yaya was box to box and De Jong just covered. Nasri played in the hole and fed Aguero and Tevez and then Silva came on for Nasri and did the same. It looked really fluid and diverse.

United should try something similar in the midfield to free up Kagawa's attacking abilities. Otherwise he is totally wasted in CM.

United need a Yaya style of player and then you are pretty much complete.

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but we will ALWAYS play with width, i hope we see some sort of 4, 2, 3, 1 formation