Tom Cleverley

TheSpaniard · May 25, 2014

Trust Martinez's judgement with midfielders completely. Cleverly is the sort of player we tend to get a lot out of, obviously got ability, but struggling to show it currently. Presuming it's a reasonably small fee I'd be happy to have him here.

Dozbik · May 25, 2014

Tosh Cleverley

Am I the first one to think of that?

AndyZ · May 25, 2014

when we sign Cleverley and he turns out ace, there should be some serious vaulting.

fandjango · May 25, 2014

sGoat, traffic 2734919, member: 3358"]Rather save the extra few million an not buy Cleverley or Milner, I would rather play a traffic cone than either of them.[/QUOTE]
Ive seen some gash traffic cones to be fair

MoutsGoat said:
Rather save the extra few million an not buy Cleverley or Milner, I would rather play a traffic

RaleighBlue · May 25, 2014

I'm ok with this for a decent fee. Loads of european experience, still young, may come good.

Out of favor so he shouldn't cost too much. Think he could be solid for us even if not spectacular.

Loads of upside, little downside. Think he'd be better for us than United.

EFCPaul · May 25, 2014

He best pack this in his suitcase.

Elong · May 25, 2014

joe harper said:
deals very close

Would love if this came off, thanks for the info as always.

Jozzy · May 25, 2014

I actually hope we sign him, he just seems the type of player who under the right manager and at the right club he can become a top player.

As we seen this season when Martinez puts so much of his confidence in a player he can really get the most of them.

I don't want to spend much money in him though, Van Gaal is going to have a clean out so hopefully we can get him for very cheap.

deipnosophist · May 25, 2014

I thought he had a bit of goal scoring in him...would he play in an Osman position?

deipnosophist · May 25, 2014

deipnosophist said:
I thought he had a bit of goal scoring in him...would he play in an Osman position?

...{prepares for avalanche of smartass answers}....

ilikecheese · May 25, 2014

deipnosophist said:
...{prepares for avalanche of smartass answers}....

@Walken says he can't be any more gash than Osman in whatever position you put him in

CahillsCornerFlag · May 25, 2014

Worth a punt for a couple of million, but no more than £5m.

deipnosophist · May 25, 2014

ilikecheese said:
@Walken says he can't be any more gash than Osman in whatever position you put him in

yes, I appreciate that lol...but if he was playing for EFC, would he play in an Osman position or a McCarthy position?

tonka1878 · May 25, 2014

I think he would shine in a Royal Blue midfield with McCarthy And Barkley under Bobby M.

ilikecheese · May 25, 2014

deipnosophist said:
yes, I appreciate that lol...but if he was playing for EFC, would he play in an Osman position or a McCarthy position?

OK...let's have a think on that then. Ossie is terrible in a deep role...too small, too slow. He's been played on the wing, where he doesn't fit cause he's too slow. His best position really is in the #10 spot...where, frankly, he can make an impact with his passing and vision...even if he has short comings such as size and speed. I'd reckon if we signed him, Cleverley would play a bit deeper...not the advanced AM role.

Which could mean, if this thread is indeed true, that Barry might not be in the cards