Hafnia Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 To support your statement about speed, remember that block made by McCarthy on Saturday? He raced back when the Sunderland player was clean in front of goal and saved the day. I could never see Fellaini doing that. I've always likened fellaini to being a treadmill runner - headphones on... level 14 and he plods away for the 90 minutes. Covers 12km and thats it. McCarthy, De Jong, Henderson, Ramires, are like sprinters one minute they are jogging, then sprinting, then jogging. Dynamic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Given Barry's age and Gibson's injury problems, I'd have Felliani back for around the 15 mil mark; however, I do believe that kind of money could be better spent on more players. It's really up in the air about how much money we'll be able to spend this upcoming window. I'm expecting us to use a good bit of it on a striker (hopefully Lukaku) and the rest on squad depth and young talent. We do need a CM like Felliani, but we could also find someone just as good for a lower price. I also think people are being a bit harsh on him. He's had a rough start to the season at ManU, but on his game, he is an excellent DM. I'm just surprised how quickly fans on here are writing him off when the same fans were singing his praises a year ago... but don't get it twisted: we definitely got a steal a 27.5mil. Edited April 15, 2014 by TonkaRoost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1979 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 There's no way United will take half what they paid after just one season, especially after paying £4m more than they needed to! The fact that not one club came in for him at the £23.5m buy out clause says a lot too. To answer the title of the thread, yes he COULD fit into the team theoretically, but he wouldn't improve it as it currently stands (just my opinion of course). Barry and McCarthy are both better midfield options. If Barry signs elsewhere this summer, then I still wouldn't want Fellaini back. I would take a chance on M'Vila if he's available (if we don't have Barry), his attitude issues are something I think Roberto would excel at dealing with Kant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I've always likened fellaini to being a treadmill runner - headphones on... level 14 and he plods away for the 90 minutes. Covers 12km and thats it. McCarthy, De Jong, Henderson, Ramires, are like sprinters one minute they are jogging, then sprinting, then jogging. Dynamic. If Fellaini had the same build as Veira you'd be loving him. Fellaini is quicker than you give him credit for, because his body is disproportionate it doesn't look as quick and the passes don't look as finesse. Out of interest, what do you think of Ivanovic at Chelsea? Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Fellaini back here - negative If Fellaini had the same build as Veira you'd be loving him. Fellaini is quicker than you give him credit for, because his body is disproportionate it doesn't look as quick and the passes don't look as finesse. Out of interest, what do you think of Ivanovic at Chelsea? He's overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 If Fellaini had the same build as Veira you'd be loving him. Fellaini is quicker than you give him credit for, because his body is disproportionate it doesn't look as quick and the passes don't look as finesse. Out of interest, what do you think of Ivanovic at Chelsea? Fellaini is one paced, viera was a machine the same way toure is, as soon as viera lost his legs that was it. Ivanovic is pretty good, decent defender and a set piece threat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Nah, United can keep him. Half the player McCarthy will become in a couple of years. Romey 1878 and Kant 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 He came and fitted in he left and would no longer fit in. He is a ManUtd player now and he will not return. I would not like him to return either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearso Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I would take him back for a bargain price but I wouldn't fit him in my starting 11. I think a lot of people forget just how much he did to get us to 6th last season, how many times he saved the day in those scrappy games against bottom half opposition. He's been balls at United no doubt, but he's been used as a battering ram by Moyes in the last few seasons and he's moved into a squad that has RVP and Rooney as the focal points, needing quality ball and not Jagielka hoofs. I think he could be used well as backup for our CM's or as mentioned a plan B up front if our wide play is shut down. But in all honesty, the bloke is never going to come back to Everton to come on as a bench player. He's clearly got too much of an ego on him, which was sometimes the driving force behind his passionate performances, but also why a lot of fans don't want him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyarkosLeftToe Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I loved Fellaini when he was here, on his day he was unstoppable, shrugging players off for fun bringing balls down out the air on his chest like it was nothing! But, we've evolved a bit too much to suit his style, hope he comes good for Utd because he done well for us and we got a great price for him and its hard seeing him get slated so much when we know how good he can be. Ivanovic is fucking brilliant, been Chelseas most consistent defender for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Martinez believes the answer is "no". http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2608604/David-Moyes-deserves-warm-reception-return-Everton-Manchester-United-boss-says-former-captain-David-Weir.html Indeed, he doesn’t believe Fellaini would get in his side, who start the day in fifth place, nine points ahead of United despite slipping up in midweek against Crystal Palace. ‘You’re looking at McCarthy, Gareth Barry, Leon Osman —where would Fellaini fit in?’ said Martinez, all good fuel for the Everton faithful waiting to bait their former idol. ‘In football you move on so quickly. I’m just so happy with the squad that we have. It’s incredible to have that mixture of youth and experience. It looks like this side has been playing together for the last five years. It’s so natural.’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxy051 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Its funny how quick a player is forgotten about when they move to another club! I for one would have him back in a heart beat! On his day he is unstoppable! And he was getting better every season. I think he would easily fit into our system playing next to McCarthy. Granted we may not of had McCarthy if we didn't sell Fellaini! But i think we would have had them both and Barry was Bobbys plan b if the big fella left. But he went and we got Barry who's been excellent so it worked out for us! I still wonder what it would have been like if we kept him an got McCarthy as well tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 He can't play high tempo fast pass and move football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 He can't play high tempo fast pass and move football. Like Gareth Barry? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Like Gareth Barry? Barry can, he moves a ball extremely well and pings it at a far greater range than felli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Love to know what Fellaini's dad makes of all this. Kept telling us how much his son should be playing at a huge club, he got his move and he's been found out. I still rate Fellaini but his dad must be feeling like a reet weapon StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvertonianFL Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm shocked that some of you would even consider taking Felli back. He had some dominating games for us without a doubt, but overall he was terribly inconsistent and a hothead. In 196 appreances for Everton, he managed to pick up 55 yellow cards and 3 red cards. That means he picked up a booking in about one out of every three matches. We don't want or need a player like that. Not to mention, he had more bookings than goals in every season he played for us (2008-13). I think McCarthy has been our player of the season thus far, really anchoring the midfield by providing quality defensive support a well as timely passes to our attackers. I'd take Barry/McCarthy anyday. Felli was overrated in my opinion, though he did have some outstanding performances for us...even if they were few and far between. RM did well to get 27 mill pounds for him...laughing all the way to the bank on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/05/23/manchester-united-to-let-marouane-fellaini-leave-for-cut-price-fee/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Oooops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 You watch Pulis or Fat Sam will come in for him - guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 You watch Pulis or Fat Sam will come in for him - guarantee it. He'll go abroad I reckon Mirallas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 You watch Pulis or Fat Sam will come in for him - guarantee it. How did Andy Carroll work out for you, Sammy boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Whose going to pay £15M for him! Not many interested parties I wouldn't think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I feel sorry for him now, I can see why he wanted the move. They needed a solid midfielder to sit in there, a few injuries, but he wasn't given a decent run in the side by Moyes even when fit. If they got another decent midfielder to play in there with him he could turn out to be great again. Bailey, MikeO and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 He sacrificed money to make the move happen too... Tit. Sooner or later players will realise that life does not get better after Everton, it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if Rooney tells Barkley to stay put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztoffee Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Is this 'The Pointless Thread' thread? Who the hell wants him back anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 He is for sale at 15 mil. Quick way of losing 12 mil. (Man U looking at a 4-3-3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hopefully we won't be stupid enough to want him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 mm... Watch him at the world cup, he's shown some brilliance during the friendlies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 mm... Watch him at the world cup, he's shown some brilliance during the friendlies. Probably because hes a damn good player. If his attitude matched his abilities, he would be one of the best around Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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