The Mailbox wonders what the cost could be for Manchester United if Anthony Martial finally pulls his finger out this season. Also: Chelsea’s academy products; and fans policing other fans.
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Glazer knew
I think we all know that Martial is a talented player. That’s never really been in doubt, it’s his attitude and application that’s been the issue. With some of those who would been a negative influence having left, there’s a chance that we may finally see him break free from the self-imposed limitations and be the player he looked he looked like when we signed him. And that’s a very good thing for United.
However, there is a negative. Joel Glazer refused to sell the player because he is a fan, even when it was clear he was not performing. If it turns out that his evaluation of the player was correct, he’ll believe that he should have a view on other signings.
Is it worth the cost of having Martial “like a new signing”? Probably. Just as long as Joel doesn’t get to veto the manager’s signings…
Badwolf
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Big club b*llocks
Just wanted to come back to Lee’s comments yesterday on Man United fans. Now I’m not really sure if there is a shared definition of what a ‘Big Club’ actually is but I would consider both Man United and Liverpool to be one and that they always been big clubs throughout my near 35 years of watching football. Lee is seemingly of the opinion that trophies dictate this label whereas my definition is more encompassing, good to know however that Lee thinks Liverpool have been a small club for most of the 21st century.
For years now I’ve read similar comments that take the piss or disparage fans for their perception of their own club and I find it hard to understand the motivation. I would say being a fan of a football club, especially to a degree of interest which would get you writing letters here, is definitely a more emotional rather than logical experience. I don’t watch United because they are the best, I watch them out of love and obsession. They are far more a family member to me than the many of my relations. I’ve grown up with them as a permanent fixture of my life and I care about them. I’m aware this is very much a one sided relationship but that’s the same for all football fans. As I assume many others will feel a similar way about their own club, why laugh at…
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