Anybody still optimistic about this season?

[1959_60]

"Brady and Defour have been "touch and go" to be available all season but it hasn't happened yet. These two players (assuming they start playing like they did last season) will transform us."

I love this.

The longer they're out, folk are talking in mystical tones like they're a combination of Messi & Ronaldo.

I would honestly be amazed if these two combined start 20 games this season. Would you hang your hat on that happening?

And just supposing they did - would they get us out of the sticky stuff?

Ed, just pick your best team from our squad - including Defour and Brady - and I think it would look pretty good.

Mine would be, (4-5-1)

Hart
Lowton, Mee, Tarks, Ward
JBG, Cork, Defour, Hendrick, Brady
Vokes/Barnes/Wood/Vydra up front (depends on the opposition)

Sometimes we might consider 4-4-2 with Vydra coming in for Hendrick and either Vokes/Barnes/Wood partnering him up top.

A good set of options off the bench as well with Westwood/Lennon/McNeil in midfield, Long/Gibson/Taylor/Bardsley in defence, loads of goalies and several options up top.

I think Defour will be ready for Man City and Brady will be very close too.

Onwards and Upwards!

[The Bedlington Terrier]

At least Defour and Brady can get the ball on the deck and play bloody football! I went to Bournemouth last season for a night match and Brady played the Cherries off the park.

Defour ran United ragged at Old Trafford and none of our other lot can do that!