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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 20, 2018 14:54:16 GMT
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Post by Gods on Jun 20, 2018 14:56:13 GMT
More the sort of no frills 'job-in-hander' I was expecting us to be linked with.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 14:59:20 GMT
Utility man Cameron out Utility man McNair in
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 15:02:24 GMT
He is better than most people realise.
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Post by smatty88 on Jun 20, 2018 15:02:48 GMT
I work with a Sunderland fan, he tells me not to expect McNair to tackle if we do sign him. Personally I'd rather we sign a midfield destroyer to either sit in behind Etebo and Allen or play along side one of them.
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Post by Sven on Jun 20, 2018 15:10:04 GMT
Was out for a while with a cruciate ligament injury, then further niggles with 2 groin strains in 2018. You would want be paying any decent money till he's proved he's over the injuries
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 15:11:14 GMT
I'd be extremely happy with this signing.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 20, 2018 15:13:48 GMT
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Post by ProctorDre on Jun 20, 2018 15:14:36 GMT
Be a decent signing, surprised we have not been linked with him sooner than this tbh.
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Post by itsmorethanagame on Jun 20, 2018 15:15:34 GMT
Doesn’t seem to be any real source to this?
It would be a strange one. Seems to be highly rated by the Sunderland fans and age and profile would fit with the type we should be looking at. I remember him starting out as a centre half at Man Utd but he is now seen as purely a midfielder. With Allen staying and Etobe arriving I can’t see how we can really fit another big signing in centre midfield. None of them would want to be a sub and I can’t see the three of them starting in the same side.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 15:16:12 GMT
Surprise surprise...stoke love a crock or two
Note I said crock !
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 20, 2018 15:16:29 GMT
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Post by jimmygscfc on Jun 20, 2018 15:17:28 GMT
He could be the DM in a midfield three? He can certainly play centre back too, but would he come as a utility. I know a lot of people rate him thogh.
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Post by LGH87 on Jun 20, 2018 15:19:11 GMT
Taken from Boro's messageboard. KM786 Posted on 20/06/2018 16:02 Starting to think we won't get him the longer this draws out. If Stoke are genuinely interested then we have no chance. I'm beginning to really enjoy being back in the Championship
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jun 20, 2018 15:19:37 GMT
Stealing one from under TP's nose would be nice, I'll admit.
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Post by djduncanjames on Jun 20, 2018 15:20:06 GMT
Manchester United
Born in Ballyclare, County Antrim, McNair began playing with Ballyclare Colts and was first discovered by Manchester United's Northern Ireland-based scout, Tony Coulter, when McNair was 12, and began travelling to train with United during his school holidays.[3] He eventually signed for the club in 2011, having impressed the club scouts in a midfield role for Ballyclare Colts, but was later converted into a defender by United youth coach Paul McGuinness.[4] While making the transition from midfield to defence, McNair was frequently compared to Michael Carrick by McGuinness.[5]
McNair made his senior debut for United on 27 September 2014 against West Ham United in a 2–1 victory in the Premier League at Old Trafford,[6] starting the game due to an injury crisis in defence.[7] He was praised by fans and manager Louis van Gaal for his solid defending in that match, including a vital headed clearance while United were down to 10 men.[8]
Despite McNair's inexperience in England's top division, Manchester United won all of the first four matches when McNair was in the starting line-up.[9] On 4 January 2015, McNair was in the starting line-up for a FA Cup third round tie with Yeovil Town which concluded with a 2–0 result, playing as a right-back in a 3–5–2 formation. He started again in the same formation and role for a later round of the tournament against Cambridge United that ended 3–0. Following his impressive performance, Van Gaal publicly praised McNair and claimed that he could go on and establish himself as the new Gary Neville, suggesting he could be a regular in that position for the next decade.[10] On 10 February 2015, he signed a new contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until June 2017.[11]
On 28 November 2015, after being kept out of the starting lineup by the consistency and form of Manchester United's back four, McNair made his first start of the 2015–16 season for Manchester United alongside team-mates Daley Blind and Chris Smalling in a three-man defence against Leicester City. The match ended in a 1–1 draw.[12]
Sunderland
On 11 August 2016, McNair signed a four-year contract with Sunderland after a £5.5 million joint deal was agreed with Manchester United for McNair and Donald Love.[13] Two days later, he made his debut in an away fixture against Manchester City, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd-minute for Jermain Defoe. The match eventually ended 2–1 in Manchester City's favour, with McNair netting an own goal during his defence against a cross from Jesús Navas.[14][unreliable source?] McNair scored a brace for Sunderland in their 2–1 EFL Cup third round win against Queens Park Rangers on 21 September, his first two professional goals.[15] On 20 November, McNair ruptured his ACL in a 3–0 win over Hull City and Sunderland stated it was likely that he would miss the remainder of the season.[16]
After over 11 months absence, McNair returned to action on 28 October 2017, playing 11 minutes as a substitute in a 2–1 home loss to Bristol City in the Championship.[17] Three days later he scored his first league goal of his career, equalising in a 3–3 draw with Bolton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light four minutes after coming on in place of Darron Gibson.[18] The Sunderland Echo praised his second season, which ended with the club's second consecutive relegation.[19]
************ I think he has only scored 5 career goals
What position are we looking at playing him in?
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Post by smatty88 on Jun 20, 2018 15:22:06 GMT
Doesn’t seem to be any real source to this? It would be a strange one. Seems to be highly rated by the Sunderland fans and age and profile would fit with the type we should be looking at. I remember him starting out as a centre half at Man Utd but he is now seen as purely a midfielder. With Allen staying and Etobe arriving I can’t see how we can really fit another big signing in centre midfield. None of them would want to be a sub and I can’t see the three of them starting in the same side. Hardly a big name. A quick look on his wikipedia shows that he's only played 55 senior games which isn't a lot for a 23 year old. For me he's an okay squad filler at best if he stays fit.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 20, 2018 15:24:39 GMT
Doesn’t seem to be any real source to this? It would be a strange one. Seems to be highly rated by the Sunderland fans and age and profile would fit with the type we should be looking at. I remember him starting out as a centre half at Man Utd but he is now seen as purely a midfielder. With Allen staying and Etobe arriving I can’t see how we can really fit another big signing in centre midfield. None of them would want to be a sub and I can’t see the three of them starting in the same side. Simon Stone works for the BBC and used to be the chief football reporter for the Press Association, so looks like there's something to it.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Jun 20, 2018 15:24:52 GMT
Never seen him play.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 15:27:28 GMT
5 goals from DM position in 16 games (17/18). Not a bad return.
Can't say as I've paid much attention to him. Looks like he could be a good squad member. Is he of upper-Champ/lower-Prem quality as a regular starter?
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Post by itsmorethanagame on Jun 20, 2018 15:28:26 GMT
Doesn’t seem to be any real source to this? It would be a strange one. Seems to be highly rated by the Sunderland fans and age and profile would fit with the type we should be looking at. I remember him starting out as a centre half at Man Utd but he is now seen as purely a midfielder. With Allen staying and Etobe arriving I can’t see how we can really fit another big signing in centre midfield. None of them would want to be a sub and I can’t see the three of them starting in the same side. Simon Stone works for the BBC and used to be the chief football reporter for the Press Association, so looks like there's something to it. You heard any rumours about him in the last couple of weeks 😉 I can believe it, he’s certainly the type I could see and believe we should be in for. I’m just not sure how we would fit him in the starting 11with Allen and Pete.
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Post by robrigo on Jun 20, 2018 15:36:11 GMT
Got to admit, i know nothing about this lad. Never seen him play so can’t offer opinion on him. Is the consensus he would be a good signing?
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Post by professorplump on Jun 20, 2018 15:37:54 GMT
Stealing one from under TP's nose would be nice, I'll admit. Last time that happened we signed Wimmer!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 15:48:44 GMT
Always thought he was a centre back?
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Post by RAF on Jun 20, 2018 15:49:41 GMT
Always thought he was a centre back? Played in both positions H
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Post by BuzzB on Jun 20, 2018 15:54:08 GMT
If we get him and he does half as well as the last young ManUtd defender we got, it’s a result.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jun 20, 2018 15:54:55 GMT
Manchester United Born in Ballyclare, County Antrim, McNair began playing with Ballyclare Colts and was first discovered by Manchester United's Northern Ireland-based scout, Tony Coulter, when McNair was 12, and began travelling to train with United during his school holidays.[3] He eventually signed for the club in 2011, having impressed the club scouts in a midfield role for Ballyclare Colts, but was later converted into a defender by United youth coach Paul McGuinness.[4] While making the transition from midfield to defence, McNair was frequently compared to Michael Carrick by McGuinness.[5] ************ I think he has only scored 5 career goals What position are we looking at playing him in?We will play him in either defensive midfield or as cover at centre back. In other words he would occupy the place in the squad that Geoff Cameron has occupied. He is certainly a younger option than Geoff and if he gets regular games in defensive midfield he is possibly an upgrade on Geoff. Given his youth he has a lot of International experience and he will have had good grounding at Man Utd - as did most players who were there in the Fergie era.
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Post by djduncanjames on Jun 20, 2018 15:56:57 GMT
Would probably be a good idea to cash in on Geoffrey I suppose
Wonder what he is worth? And where could we sell him?
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Post by cousindupree on Jun 20, 2018 15:57:52 GMT
He is better than most people realise. So most people are wrong and you are right....OK
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Post by djduncanjames on Jun 20, 2018 15:59:19 GMT
Manchester United Born in Ballyclare, County Antrim, McNair began playing with Ballyclare Colts and was first discovered by Manchester United's Northern Ireland-based scout, Tony Coulter, when McNair was 12, and began travelling to train with United during his school holidays.[3] He eventually signed for the club in 2011, having impressed the club scouts in a midfield role for Ballyclare Colts, but was later converted into a defender by United youth coach Paul McGuinness.[4] While making the transition from midfield to defence, McNair was frequently compared to Michael Carrick by McGuinness.[5] ************ I think he has only scored 5 career goals What position are we looking at playing him in?We will play him in either defensive midfield or as cover at centre back. In other words he would occupy the place in the squad that Geoff Cameron has occupied. He is certainly a younger option than Geoff and if he gets regular games in defensive midfield he is possibly an upgrade on Geoff. Given his youth he has a lot of International experience and he will have had good grounding at Man Utd - as did most players who were there in the Fergie era. Would he start under TP at Boro?
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