CONFIRMED Joe Riley

[Kevincarterversion2.0]

This kid looks like he's got something about him - and I agree with the poster who says if Lafferty isnt fit on Sat, he should be given his debut.

 

[1danewhitehouse]

Cheers. Looks like we'll be reverting to 4 at the back then (not convinced if so) unless either of Lafferty or Freeman are down for losing their place, which seems unlikely given how he speaks about the both of them. That said it seems a strange position to recruit in but I trust Wilder knows what he's doing so it'll be reyt.

I’d say his versatility means it’s anything but a strange position to recruit in. We’ve no real depth in the wing back positions so bringing in an option who can cover both and potentially allow us to change formation as and when required makes perfect sense. You know, IF he’s any good. He surely has to be an upgrade on Reece Brown if nothing else.


I reckon he’ll be on the bench to start with. Can see him coming on for Lafferty when we’re chasing a goal in games and then it’s up to him to see if he can force him out of the team.

 

[Grappler]

This caps off a very good start to the transfer window, and he would've already been here for 2 weeks had he not been injured.

In Riley and Carruthers we've signed two high calibre players who between them cover most positions on the pitch. And we've not even had to spend a lot to get them in. So we're covering as many positions as possible whilst spending as little as possible for the quality we're getting.

It represents optimal use of the budget, minimising disruption to the existing squad whilst leaving more space to make further signings. Usually you'd have to sign at least three players to cover the positions these two do, but Wilder's found a way to avoid that, and that's beneficial both financially and footballistically - we've got more left to spend and haven't taken up much space in the squad.

This is logical, intelligent management from Wilder. It's obvious that he and his staff are organised, thorough and plan properly.


It's an excellent move from Riley's point of view. It's a perfect place to prepare for playing for Man Utd - big crowd, top of the league, pressure etc.

From what I've seen of him his best position will be LWB. He naturally seems to dribble the ball inside but is probably better carrying the ball from deep driving into space than he is receiving the ball with a full back to beat in the final third. He looks comfortable on either side though, so he really could play anywhere. I'd expect him to be an option on the wing late on in games.

Do you also write for the Sheffild United press office Rickster? If not, you should consider it.......

 

[Kenilworth]

Just watched the video on United's site. Seems like a level headed lad and very eager to get on the pitch, so promising noises from our loanee.

On whose site?
That better be Sheffield United, Blood.
Otherwise thal av to get thisen a tin at

 

[Kenilworth]

Do you also write for the Sheffild United press office Rickster? If not, you should consider it.......

How quickly one can slip into "bullshit mode" eh?

 

[Kenilworth]

I'm just surprised that they didn't want Hussey in part ex.

 

[BushBlade]

Scoop from Billyblade. Thanks
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Don't know how to get rid of the grey box but you get the idea

That genuinely made me laugh out loud.

 

[TonyAgana]

Asked my Man U fan colleague. He's never heard of him.

 

[wizadry]

Confirmed.

He looks like Wayne Rooney 15 years ago, with proper hair and a slimmer face.

 

[Esablade]

Good stuff.
Looking forward to seeing the lad play...

 

[Jehovah]

Asked my Man U fan colleague. He's never heard of him.

Yes but he is from the Philippines and doesn't speak English

 

[TonyAgana]

Yes but he is from the Philippines and doesn't speak English

Joe Riley?

 

[Barney]

Joe Riley?

Think it was a joke about the often non-Manchester identities of Man Utd fans.

 

[bornablade]

I'm so positive about this. I mean what happened to Chapman and Carruthers and people say things come in threes doesn't concern me.

 

[JJBlade]

I wonder if he's aware of the injury he's going to suffer in the very near future

 

[Boxer Blade]

Is there any chance, if Wilder wants him, he could join us permanently or is he highly rated and is probably part of there plans

 

[Boxer Blade]

Forget my question, just read the view from from Roy, no chance!

 

[itsinyerblood]

Is there any chance, if Wilder wants him, he could join us permanently or is he highly rated and is probably part of there plans

From all accounts he's not far off his first team opportunity with MU. I'd guess that JM will involve him with the first team over the summer and see how he responds.

 

[finlaytheblade]

Forget my question, just read the view from from Roy, no chance!

One never knows Boxer if we're in the championship it could happen.Man Utd have a history of young players not quite making it there and being sold on .
He's 20 and although that is very young with funds they have in the transfer market he might not find it easy to break through.Danny Webber is a good example refused a new contract and we snapped him up..But let's see what he's got to offer before we start getting our knickers in a twist.

 

[TonyAgana]

Think it was a joke about the often non-Manchester identities of Man Utd fans.

I know Barney. Thanks though.

 

[Barney]

I know Barney. Thanks though.

I know you probably did know, but thought I'd let you know anyway just in case you didn't know.

Y'know.

 

[JordoBlade]

I'm just surprised that they didn't want Hussey in part ex.

Or maybe Clarke? Surely an adequate replacement for Zltan as he surely is coming to an end.

 

[Supermatic]

Where does he play?

Where does he stop? Look for the sign of the lollipop. - It's the Sparky Stop!

 

[Sneinton Blade 1952]

Let's get a chant going for him to the tune of Frank Zappa's "Peaches en Regalia" ...

Dee, dee, dee, dee dee, RILEY,
Dee, dee, dee, dee dee RILEY!
Dee dee, da da da, dee dee,
Dee dee, diddly dee RI-LEEEEEEY!!
etc

 

[DifferentClass]

Asked my Man U fan colleague. He's never heard of him.

You really think the majority of Man U "fans" have heard of anyone but Zlatan and Rooney?

 

[Newbury Blade]

Let's get a chant going for him to the tune of Frank Zappa's "Peaches en Regalia" ...

Dee, dee, dee, dee dee, RILEY,
Dee, dee, dee, dee dee RILEY!
Dee dee, da da da, dee dee,
Dee dee, diddly dee RI-LEEEEEEY!!
etc

Surely
Dee, dee dee dee dee dee dee Riley
is the first line (just listened to it)

 

[Sneinton Blade 1952]

Surely
Dee, dee dee dee dee dee dee Riley
is the first line (just listened to it)

It might need some tuning Newbury, I admit. But I think the concept is sound, don't you? "Dee, dee, der der der, dee dee, dee, diddly dee, der der der RILEEEEEEY" maybe?

 

[Sneinton Blade 1952]

It might need some tuning Newbury, I admit. But I think the concept is sound, don't you? "Dee, dee, der der der, dee dee, dee, diddly dee, der der der RILEEEEEEY" maybe?

We need to work too on a chant for Carruthers ...

 

[Sneinton Blade 1952]

Maybe to the tune of Caravan's "In the land of grey and pink"?

Say,

"In the land of SUFC,
Carruthers always deals,
The sweetest through ball,
The world has ever seen ....
Except (sotto voca) when he's injured"

What do you all think?

 

[Sneinton Blade 1952]

Maybe to the tune of Caravan's "In the land of grey and pink"?

Say,

"In the land of SUFC,
Carruthers always deals,
The sweetest through ball,
The world has ever seen ....
Except (sotto voca) when he's injured"

What do you all think?

Sotto voce that should be. Fucking text predict!