Rawrrrrrrr Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 According to reports, Ferguson, was at yesterdays game on a scouting mission, but who would he be watching? Looking at the squads I am struggling to think of any player there he would likely be interested in. Hearts: MacDonald, Neilson, Zaliukas, Berra, Lee Wallace, Kingston (Jonsson 64), Karipidis, Palazuelos, Driver, Aguiar (Cesnauskis 81), Nade (Obua 85). Subs Not Used: Kello, Makela, Mole, Thomson. Rangers: McGregor, Broadfoot, Weir, Bougherra, Whittaker, Adam (Burke 56), Mendes, Ferguson, Lafferty, Boyd, Darcheville (Novo 72). Subs Not Used: Alexander, Edu, McCulloch, Niguez, Loy. I suppose he could have just been bored and fancied the game, but, I just cant see someone like ferguson waiting a footballing saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 *Alex Ferguson for anyone who was wondering Good question though, why was he there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I heard him and stuart pearce where at the game We discussed this yesterday I reckon Pearce was there to see driver. As for sir alex I would hazard a guess at mcgregor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckauskas Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Well he was a childhood Rangers fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 According to reports, Ferguson, was at yesterdays game on a scouting mission, but who would he be watching? Looking at the squads I am struggling to think of any player there he would likely be interested in. Hearts: MacDonald, Neilson, Zaliukas, Berra, Lee Wallace, Kingston (Jonsson 64), Karipidis, Palazuelos, Driver, Aguiar (Cesnauskis 81), Nade (Obua 85). Subs Not Used: Kello, Makela, Mole, Thomson. Rangers: McGregor, Broadfoot, Weir, Bougherra, Whittaker, Adam (Burke 56), Mendes, Ferguson, Lafferty, Boyd, Darcheville (Novo 72). Subs Not Used: Alexander, Edu, McCulloch, Niguez, Loy. I suppose he could have just been bored and fancied the game, but, I just cant see someone like ferguson waiting a footballing saturday. my thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboLad Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Both watching Andy Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 I heard him and stuart pearce where at the game We discussed this yesterday I reckon Pearce was there to see driver. As for sir alex I would hazard a guess at mcgregor Can't see it, Ferguson has 2 younger keepers who are already better, why would he want to spend 5+ million on another. My guess would be Mendes or Eggert as an outsider, I think eggert has the potential to be so much better, and he did impress a lot a few years ago so likely is still present in the scouting logs of a lot of bigger clubs Driver as talented as he is, I just cant see getting a call upto the u21's now, maybe if he was younger, but he will be ineligible pretty soon, and a waste of time since Johnson is as good if not better and the same age. As for Ferguson being a rangers fan, whilst I know that, I just reckon he is too professional to waste a saturday on a trip to watch rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe.gausden Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 According to reports, Ferguson, was at yesterdays game on a scouting mission, but who would he be watching? Looking at the squads I am struggling to think of any player there he would likely be interested in. Hearts: MacDonald, Neilson, Zaliukas, Berra, Lee Wallace, Kingston (Jonsson 64), Karipidis, Palazuelos, Driver, Aguiar (Cesnauskis 81), Nade (Obua 85). Subs Not Used: Kello, Makela, Mole, Thomson. Rangers: McGregor, Broadfoot, Weir, Bougherra, Whittaker, Adam (Burke 56), Mendes, Ferguson, Lafferty, Boyd, Darcheville (Novo 72). Subs Not Used: Alexander, Edu, McCulloch, Niguez, Loy. I suppose he could have just been bored and fancied the game, but, I just cant see someone like ferguson waiting a footballing saturday. Hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 my thoughts? You are joking .....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 BROADFOOT!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Maybe he just fancied taking in a game involving his local team? Perhaps he was in Scotland seeing friends/family. No way was he there to scout anybody. Although, no doubt he left the game hugely impressed with Robbie Neilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 a Physio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Didn't realise Ferguson was at the game yesterday, Stuart Pearce was there to run the eye over Andy Driver again for the England U21 squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 my thoughts? BROADFOOT? ARE YOU HAVING A LAUGH?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Mywords Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Broadfoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Maybe he just fancied taking in a game involving his local team? Perhaps he was in Scotland seeing friends/family. No way was he there to scout anybody. Although, no doubt he left the game hugely impressed with Robbie Neilson. if anything it was maybe something to do with a youth player i.e. under 18, as you say theres no way he would even think about signing any player who was in either squad yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Maybe he was just up in Scotland for the weekend and decided to take in game. I can't imagine any of their lot or any Hearts player interseting Man United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckauskas Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Isn't he really good friends with Walter Smith? Would explain why he was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 maybe he was there on a pilgrimage to see the new 'special one'.... csaba. the only players i could imagine him being interested in from hearts would be driver, berra, aguiar, kingston. christ i must still be drunk, man-u interested in 4 hearts players. lie doon time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 BROADFOOT? ARE YOU HAVING A LAUGH?! we thought the same off hutton, i dont rate ****** broadfoot but many managers do apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Nade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Isn't he really good friends with Walter Smith? Would explain why he was there. Smith worked for him not that long ago did he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thinking about it I wonder if it was possibly purely speculative mixed with the opportunity to see rangers/friends. We had a lot of young guys yesterday, many of whom have already been linked with the EPL, you could argue even if he doesnt want them himself, it would be worth seeing what he might come up against in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Meldrew Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I thought that Kirk Clubfoot playing in a European final was ridiculous, but if he were to sign for Man Utd I think I'd have to give up following football on the basis that I simply don't understand the game at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statto Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Maybe he just came up because he had a free Saturday and wanted to see an old friend, former Man Utd assistant manager, Walter Smith perhaps? Apart from McGregor, I can't really think there is a Rangers player that he would be looking for, well there certainly won't be after Saturday:), If any it would be a young player, Driver is the first that springs to mind or perhaps Christophe Berra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thinking about it I wonder if it was possibly purely speculative mixed with the opportunity to see rangers/friends. We had a lot of young guys yesterday, many of whom have already been linked with the EPL, you could argue even if he doesnt want them himself, it would be worth seeing what he might come up against in the future. prancer you ok? good call for once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Meldrew Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Would it be out of the question for Ferguson to have been looking at Berra? He's had rave reviews recently, and whilst he isn't going to displace Vidic or Ferdinand, he might make a decent EPL squad player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3inaBednar Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Was working in the corporate yesterday and asked Fergie, he said he was "here to see Broadfoot" as they need a waterboy down at man utd and also "somebody to drive a few of the players to training who have lost their licences". He thought he'd asked broadfoot as he'd watched the game and was "convinced he'd never seen a football before!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Would it be out of the question for Ferguson to have been looking at Berra? He's had rave reviews recently, and whilst he isn't going to displace Vidic or Ferdinand, he might make a decent EPL squad player. Yes Man Utd have plenty of defensive cover, and at least 2 better centre halfs younger than Berra As good an SPL defender as Berra is, I really don't think he will be upto much if he makes it to the EPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 BROADFOOT? ARE YOU HAVING A LAUGH?! To be fair Fergie has an interest in Horse racing ,all be it Kirk Footforaface is more of a donkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its been a long time baby Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Well he was a childhood Rangers fan. No, he supported Celtic growing up until he signed for rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 ?10,000,000 for Berra in January I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 ?10,000,000 for Berra in January I heard. On the condition he plays every week for Chelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Probably McGregor in all honesty...Well he has no chance of seeing him play in Europe or for Scotland so he has to make the trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston churchill Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 there was nobody playing yesterday good enough to carry the man united hamper, never mind play for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston churchill Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Probably McGregor in all honesty...Well he has no chance of seeing him play in Europe or for Scotland so he has to make the trip... wee burnie at the sangiro is a better keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Perhaps he didn't realise Elliot had been loaned out? Seriously one possibility might be that he was tying up arrangements with one of our under 16 player's families - he has been known to 'meet the parents' in these circs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Perhaps he didn't realise Elliot had been loaned out? Seriously one possibility might be that he was tying up arrangements with one of our under 16 player's families - he has been known to 'meet the parents' in these circs Does anyone know were Branny was :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Does anyone know were Branny was :rolleyes: Prancer, other than that last (albeit quite funny) wee dig your last ten posts or so have been remarkably positive. I know we've won five in a row but could you please go back to being a negative wind up merchant? I find it disconcerting when you're being nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Although, no doubt he left the game hugely impressed with Robbie Neilson. We can but hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 We can but hope. Apart from one wayward pass in the first half, thought Robbie was very solid yesterday. Prefer him at RB atm rather than Jonsson. As for Ferguson, not sure there is one player in Scotland who would do a turn for United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Apart from one wayward pass in the first half, thought Robbie was very solid yesterday. Prefer him at RB atm rather than Jonsson. As for Ferguson, not sure there is one player in Scotland who would do a turn for United. As I said on the Robbie thread the other day there, I reckon he is the best right back at the club, by virtue of him being the only right back at the club. My above post was obviously slightly tinged with jest, I would be absolutely devastated if SAF came in to buy Robbie Neilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 My above post was obviously slightly tinged with jest, I would be absolutely devastated if SAF came in to buy Robbie Neilson. It would have to be a deal that suited the club and the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Can't think he'd be watching anyone there with a view to a move. Perhaps he was up in edinburgh for other reasons and fancied taking in a game? Mendes is probably the best player in the SPL (although he was ****e on saturday) and he's nowhere near Manchester Utd quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Eggert to replace Owen Hargreaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 It would have to be a deal that suited the club and the player. RN - "Y'know, I knocked it back, y'know because I was kinda settled y'know." SAF - "We will turn our attention to new targets" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo19 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 pearce watching driver. fergie just up for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Whilst it's probably more likely he was visiting Smith or meeting the family of a youngster is it really outwith the realms of possibility he was watching someone like Driver or Jonnson? Darren Fletcher is a regular in the Man Utd squad and has years on both of them. I think Driver especially will go onto play for a top Premiership team. Pace is one of the most important things down there and he can run at pace with the ball stuck to his foot. Combine that with being a natural left footer and he could certainly go onto big things. Not for a couple seasons yet though hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Whilst it's probably more likely he was visiting Smith or meeting the family of a youngster is it really outwith the realms of possibility he was watching someone like Driver or Jonnson? Darren Fletcher is a regular in the Man Utd squad and has years on both of them. I think Driver especially will go onto play for a top Premiership team. Pace is one of the most important things down there and he can run at pace with the ball stuck to his foot. Combine that with being a natural left footer and he could certainly go onto big things. Not for a couple seasons yet though hopefully. yes. Jonsson wasn't even starting for feck sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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