pie-eater 207 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Funny this morning I was cleaning my teeth with one of the morning programmes on. Low and behold, apparently tonights Japan opponents --- Jordan --- are a very strong, dangerous and top side with extremely tall players. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hah yes the support is great but somehow strangely detached from the actual game. No wanking gestures to the opposing fans etc. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I miss weekend football. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Wasn't giving it my full attention but Kagawa seemed to be pretty handy. Good passes and one of the key players in the team. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Price aside, it's not my money, I'm pretty pleased with the transfer news so far. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Bet you are. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 You'd think they'd make extra stock of the Wigan versions, ne. Knowing what the demand would likely be. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Kagawa signs for United - confirmed Quite pleased about that I think. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming they have "reached agreement" to buy 23-year-old Kagawa from the German Bundesliga champions. Negotiations have been on-going with the Japan international for a number of weeks. The fee is reported to be £12million, rising to £17million depending on various clauses. The transfer is subject to a medical and work permit, although this is thought to be a formality. It is not anticipated the deal will be completed until the end of the month as Kagawa is currently on international duty and played in Japan's 3-0 World Cup qualifying round victory over Oman at the weekend. "Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed terms with both Borussia Dortmund and Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to the club," said a United statement. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Good luck to the lad, but I hope he realizes how good Nani, Valencia, and Ashley Young all are. I bet most Japanese football fans don't and expect him starting every game. If its Rooney-Welbeck in 4-4-2, you probably need a stronger center mid like Cleverly. After Rooney and Vidic, I reckon Nani is the ManYoo's best player. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 don't really rate Valencia that much TBH. He has his days, but I don't think he is top-end good. There was a goal montage of Kagawa's on the news tonight (bet it won't be the last) and he scored some screamers for Dortmund. Nani.....sometimes is amazing and fades others. I don't think he is as good as they were hoping to fill Ronaldo's boots. Of course very good player, but perhaps not the whole package. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Yes I agree. Never loved Nani, he's just got too Evil a head. He can be brilliant but can at times be pretty poor too. Valencia is pretty ace though when he's not injured. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nani doesn't win any popularity contests with his backflips and pointing to his own name kind of shit hey. Ronaldo could get away with being uber-cocky because he was... quite good. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Kagawa. I can see him getting a lot of games, United really need something in mid-field. He seems like a very decent player good business by United I reckon. And you'll get to see them a lot on telly over there no doubt! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Nani won't win any popularity contests with that scowl on his face and all that diving, but he's super skilful and very effective. I think he's under-rated. If he's dropped for Kagawa, Kagawa will need twenty assists and eight goals a season just for par. If Kagawa gets that, Japanese tv will be unbearable! Valencia is a great old school right winger and Ashley Young did well enough for his first season there, I thought. You'd expect a bit more next time, I suppose. For ManYoo, Kagawa is a great signing for options and strength in depth, but for him himself, I'm not sure its the best move in terms of getting playing time and developing more as a player. They'll have to drop a very good player to get him out there. Its not as if he's an upgrade on Giggs in center mid or whoever at right back. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I thought United were relatively weak in mid-field. Surely Kagawa will have a place to quite easily walk into? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Talking about Crissy Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to finish his career at Real Madrid after winning his first Spanish title.The £80m world record signing from Manchester United, 27, scored 46 league goals last season as Real ended Barcelona's domestic dominance with a first La Liga crown in four years. "If it was up to me then I would stay at Real Madrid for the rest of my career - I am sincere," Ronaldo said. "I would sign for 10 years today if I could, but it also depends on others." So, soon to get a transfer then. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Can't say I'm mad on Nani myself either though he sure is skillful, but more consistency would be good. And yes his Evil Head does not help. I'm looking forward to seeing what Kagawa can do for us. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Not much excitement (generally) about the Euros is there. I don't even know when they begin without looking Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Starts the day after tomorrow! http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/european-championship/fixtures It's on Wowow I think. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 bloody hecks! Didn't realise Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 apparently WoWoW are doing a 2 week free trial......so if you phone up tomorrow or something, then you'll be able to get their coverage of it. Will it be on council telly? Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Interesting that Tubby, will look into it. Surely there's some obligation to continue after the trial? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 No I don't think there is, but yeah best double check to make sure.....I'm sure they done it last time as well Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Will check on that tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites
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