Manchester United next twin towers?

[zudomiriku]

No More Hiding Places for Manchester United Defenders with Nemanja Vidic Exit



Following all the talk of Manchester United’s deficiencies in midfield, Nemanja Vidic’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season has now thrown the spotlight sharply on another area of the pitch.

During this extremely difficult first season in charge, David Moyes has talked frequently about moulding the team to his own vision. Once again, he mentioned this in his pre-match press conference on Friday, but claimed it was not a part of the “mutual decision” for Vidic to move on, per ESPN.

I think people know that I have things in my mind that I want to do, what I want to change over time. I can't do it overnight, but that wasn't the reason for this. This is a decision which has been mutually decided together. He felt it was the right time for him so we will get on with it and we will move on.

Vidic joined United in 2006 for £7 million and soon struck up an imperious partnership with Rio Ferdinand. In perfect symmetry, his announcement has come at a time when his main defensive partner has struggled with both recurring injuries and apparently being out of favour. Moyes’ vision, then, will be shaped by how he fills the hole left behind by the two United stalwarts.

Sir Alex Ferguson had apparently already done the groundwork in defence. No more Rio Ferdinand-style £30 million signings—in Chris Smalling and Phil Jones he snapped up a pair of players that, following only a handful of appearances in the English Premier League, perfectly fit the profile of the majority of the Scot’s later transfers.

Young and talented, but raw. The brief was simple: watch and learn.



Chris Smalling made a meteoric rise from non-league football to United, via Fulham, whereas Phil Jones was a promising youngster who rose through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers. Alongside Jonny Evans, they were seen as the future backbone of the United team once Vidic and Ferdinand stepped aside.

That future is now.

Often deployed in midfield by Moyes so far this season, Phil Jones still has a big job to prove what is his natural position. Jamie Carragher commented to Sky Sports he believed Jones shared many of Vidic’s attributes—commanding in the air and impressive leadership skills.



However, so far this season, whilst players like Anderson (now on loan at Fiorentina) and Shinji Kagawa have sat watching from the bench, Jones has been trying to shore up a United midfield lacking creativity and flair. Was Moyes making a point to the Glazer family about the depth of his squad?

Are Evans, Smalling and Jones really ready to take over?

Jones must remain injury-free and finally show, in his preferred position, he still possesses all the attributes his early promise showed.

Smalling, too, has been moved across the back line in various positions. It is a couple of years ago now since he made the high-profile error that gifted Vincent Kompany a free header in Manchester City’s title charge in 2012. Hopefully, thanks to that and the time in between, he will have learned much.

Evans looks the more assured of the three. He has at least featured in his given position regularly. However, he has often partnered either Vidic or Ferdinand. Perhaps he is much more comfortable next to a bigger physical presence?

The midfield was the urgent area of concern for the United manager. Therefore he has, naturally, tried to address that. Whether an injury-plagued Marouane Fellaini and the rather opportunistic capture of Juan Mata actually fit in with his original plans for the squad—or whether his vision is more fluid than his tactics have shown so far remains to be seen. Next, his defence must be looked at.



Other than the occasional stinker, Nemanja Vidic has been the proverbial rock in United’s defence for the best part of eight years. He will be sorely missed. In conjunction with Ferdinand, that rock cast an immense shadow.

With half a season still left—and every opposition side still sensing blood—it is likely there will be ample opportunities for Smalling, Jones and Evans to move out of the shadows and stake their place within Moyes’ vision of the future.

If they are not up to the task, Moyes will have to find a way to make his “war chest” money stretch even further than midfield.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1951972-no-more-hiding-places-for-manchester-united-defenders-with-nemanja-vidic-exit

[theater of dream]

Salah satu duet CB terbaik yang pernah dimiliki United kemungkinan besar bakal mengakhiri karir nya di United..

Vidic sudah memberikan konfirmasi lewat situs official Manutd kalo ini bakal jadi musim terakhir nya di United sementara Rio juga bakal menyusul dan kabar nya bakal berkarir di MLS..

Moyes punya tugas membangun lini belakang khusus nya CB yang baru, sementara ini nama2 yang tersisa JOnes, Smalling, Evans..

Gw pribadi berpendapat sepertinya Jones udah dapet slot, nah kira2 siapa partner nya ?
Smalling ato Evans kah ?
Keane yang dipromosikan ?
ato datangkan CB baru dan kira2 siapa ?

[fredrian.seven]

Dobel thread mas bro... udah dibikin sama trot di http://www.unitedindonesia.org/forum...ead.php?t=5742

[theater of dream]

Oh iya...
nanti dimerger

[utdMaleoLuwuk]

smalling n Hummels
smalling n Garay

trus yg jadi DM nya P.Jones

waaahhhhh klo terjadi kyknya keren tuh para tower menjulang di lini belakang hehehehhe

[stamansa]

Originally Posted by utdMaleoLuwuk

smalling n Hummels
smalling n Garay

trus yg jadi DM nya P.Jones

waaahhhhh klo terjadi kyknya keren tuh para tower menjulang di lini belakang hehehehhe

Smalling? saya rasa gak,broer.
Permainannya terlalu menyedihkan. Mungkin Evans yg cocok mendampingi Jones di belakang, dan biar Fellaini mengerjakan tugasnya di tengah.

[utdMaleoLuwuk]

Originally Posted by stamansa

Smalling? saya rasa gak,broer.
Permainannya terlalu menyedihkan. Mungkin Evans yg cocok mendampingi Jones di belakang, dan biar Fellaini mengerjakan tugasnya di tengah.

hehehehhe.....yahh klo itu kembali lg ke masalah pendapat bro, klo menurut aku yahh smalling lebih bagus mainnya ke timbang evans....aku suka lbh suka cara smaliing duel ama para striker ke timbang evans.....hehehhehee

[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

menurut gw gak perlu beli bek lagi...

jones dan evans merupakan pilihan gw sebagai pengganti vidic dan rio

sementara smalling sebagai pelapis...

dan promosikan 1 pemain muda dari reserves

United akan baik2 saja

[Noe26]

Originally Posted by troy andreas

Vidic confirms United exit

Nemanja Vidic has confirmed he will leave Manchester United at the end of the 2013/14 season.

In a statement issued by the defender to ManUtd.com, the Serbian said: “It’s the last year of my contract and I have had eight wonderful years here. My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career.

"I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies and I will certainly never forget that fantastic night in Moscow, memories that will live with me and the fans forever. However, I have decided that I will move on at the end of this season. I want to challenge myself again and try to make the best of myself in the coming years.

"I’m not considering staying in England as the only club I ever wanted to play for here is Manchester United and I was lucky enough to be part of this club for so many years. I’ve got a few options to move on and I will choose the right one for me and for my family.

"I am now going to focus all my efforts on playing for Manchester United and do the best I can for the team until the end of the season. I hope this stops any further speculation about my future."

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Feb/nemanja-vidic-confirms-manchester-united-exit.aspx?newsid=28446EB7-D313-4770-96ED-BD0C0B525B14

Dengan dimulainya era baru David Moyes, segala prediksi mengenai masa depan Manchester United mulai diperkirakan & dibicarakan oleh para fans maupun para haters, salah satunya pemain yang pantas menjadi pemain andalan Manchester United dibawah era David Moyes.

Rio- Vidic adalah salah satu dari duet Center back terbaik yang pernah Manchester United miliki, namun seiringnya waktu berlalu performa mereka lambat laun semakin menurun karena faktor cedera & umur. Vidic sudah pasti akan meninggalkan United diakhir musim ini seperti dalam berita diatas, Ferdinand juga nampaknya hanya menunggu waktu untuk menyusul rekan terbaiknya di jantung pertahanan United itu. Beberapa hari lalu memang David Moyes sudah mengkonfirmasi bahwa Ferdinand masih masuk dalam rencananya setidaknya untuk musim ini, musim depan?

Oleh karena itu lewat thread ini mari kita bicarakan kira- kira siapa "the next twin towers" andalan Manchester United dimasa depan menyusul list duet- duet terbaik yang pernah Manchester United miliki sejak era Sir Alex dimulai dengan Pallister- Bruce, Johnson- Stam, Blanc- Ferdinand & Vidic- Ferdinand, dengan duet center back Manchester United diera David Moyes kedepan.

Stok Center Back kita saat ini diluar Rio Ferdinand ada Jonny Evans (26 tahun), Chris Smalling (24 tahun), Phil Jones (21 tahun) serta dua bek andalan United U21, Michael Keane (21 tahun) & Tom Thorpe (21 tahun). Melihat stok yang ada, haruskah Manchester United merekrut center back baru? Siapakah dia (mereka) menurut anda serta penjelasan singkatnya?

Lets sharing...

menurut aku sih udah lumayan si Evans - Smalling - Jones. Tapi untuk lebih banyak stok mungkin perlu minimal 1 pembelian pemain belakang baru. Semisal Garay dan Luke Shaw . hehe

[troy andreas]

Originally Posted by Sir Alsep Ferguson

menurut gw gak perlu beli bek lagi...

jones dan evans merupakan pilihan gw sebagai pengganti vidic dan rio

sementara smalling sebagai pelapis...

dan promosikan 1 pemain muda dari reserves

United akan baik2 saja

gayung bersambut atas komentar bang Alsep beberapa waktu lalu:

Moyes to experiment ahead of Vidic exit

Manchester United manager David Moyes will look to test out new defensive partnerships before Nemanja Vidic leaves at the end of the season.

The United captain is set to join Serie A side Inter when his contract expires at the end of the current campaign, having been at Old Trafford since 2006.
Moyes is eager to hand opportunities to young central defenders ahead of Vidic's departure although he conceded this would likely happen closer to the end of the season.

"We've got a few games to go (before the end of the season)," Moyes said, before hinting that United may look to promote from within.

"I've got young centre-halves to see and I'll be looking to introduce them in the final month or two of the season."

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/moyes-set-experiment-ahead-vidic-departure#7jJb31R2x8AzkyGj.99