Is Antony worth all that Manchester United money? And where is the Liverpool cash going?

Has anybody seen Antony play enough to know if he is any good? And why aren’t Liverpool spending what they need?

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Please tell me Antony is worth the money
£80m plus add-ons for Anthony just feels wrong. I can’t say I have even seen the guy play much to warrant my feelings.

So I spent some time today watching YouTube videos and now I just feel like £80m plus add-ons is just damn right irresponsible. On top of the EFFING £80m PLUS ADD-ONS, it seems he plays his best on the right-side, which is Sancho’s favourite side of the pitch.

I then checked out his stats from the last year. 8 goals and 4 assist in the Eredivisie. No disrespect to the Eredivisie but 8 EFFING goals and 4 EFFING Assists does not inspire confidence. I don’t know why but I’m fuming. It’s not even my money so I don’t know why I care so much.

I’m all for backing the manager but surely there are better options. I hear that Cody Gakpo kid is quite something as well. Taller, stronger, quick with his feet, plays on the left-side of the pitch and importantly a solid £35-£40m cheaper.

I would greatly appreciate it if someone that watches the Eredivisie could provide some insights. What is the chance that this gent lives up to even 50% of that fee?

I’m all ears.
Manc in SA (loving angry Rashford)

See what happens when Man Utd play footballers…
Now that Monday has come and gone, and the match is won by United, it is time for a cold hard look at the changes that EVT has instigated. It seems to boil down to one key factor. Put footballers on the team.

I know this is a fresh and challenging strategy for United, but with Martinez and the new kid Malacia the plan seemed to work. Add in Elanga and you have players who actually like getting a go, having a ball to kick and who knew where to go to get it. Like we all did as kids.

And the best move of the match was not either of the goals, it was Martinez moving into the goal line to stop the ball from going in, it was a brilliant piece of defending.
Tim McKane

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