Manuel Ugarte: United's New ALL-ACTION Defensive Midfielder 💫

With Casemiro likely to leave the club this summer, Manchester United are in the market
for a defensive midfielder and Manuel Ugarte seems to be the preferred candidate to
replace him.
In what is a very paper thin DM market with Rodri and Rice being the only elites, clubs
have to be a little cleverer and open in the profile of player the sign, but Ugarte is a very
decent market opportunity that although his is more of a 6/8 hybrid - he has the adequate
experience in the role.
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[@andrewhoughton2617]

This is the exact type of midfielder we’ve been desperate for since we signed matic

[@zanamandaza]

Been desperate for one since Herrera left

[@chriser555]

​@@zanamandaza Herrera achieved nothing at United, we need better than that.

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

Matic was class on the ball, and very positionally aware (as he wasn't very quick.)

[@thrilla72]

​@@chriser555 lol let me point out something to you. When Ole came in as interim, he played Matic, Pogba and HERRERA in a 3 man midfield, consistently. We had the best period we've had since Fergie, it ended not because Ole was made permanent but because Herrera got injured. Before he could recover, we let him go to PSG in summer 2019 over salary and United and Pogba never looked as good again. Ole also never actually replaced him

[@chriser555]

@@thrilla72 We need better than Herrera imo, he's not top tier.

[@marcwilson6524]

Watched Ugarte against the US in the copa and he kept popping up with defensive actions. Tackles at the top of the box, clearing off the line. Think for the right price he may be a good addition.

[@chrisrobison1352]

Agreed

[@RedDevilDog1207]

I thought he went missing heavily in several US attacks in behind him. I like his aggressive nature but wondering how quickly PL referees will have him on "Case" watch with their bookings. Worries me to be honest.

[@marcwilson6524]

@@RedDevilDog1207 fair enough. I don’t think he is the sole solution for the CDM role but like I said I think for the right price he could be a solid addition

[@RedDevilDog1207]

@@marcwilson6524 agreed...his price seems like good value for a second option. And he's levels above Amarabat in regards to pace and ability to keep up with the faster play.

[@chucklombardo8167]

I agree steve ugarte and rabiot give our midfield great power all of a sudden

[@reaperm666]

Not really feeling rabiot given his age. at best we get 2/3 good years out of him then we are back to looking for a replacement.

[@salmanadedeji]

​@reaperm666 that is true, but on a free is good for now because of the budget available

[@IR._]

I’d still like to bring in Amrabat permanently as he’d be piss cheap. Would be great to have him and another like Ugarte. If we can also get Rabiot like you say, that’s 3 excellent midfielders for about £20 million in the books for this year. Assuming Rabiot is free and Ugarte is on loan. Very PSR friendly. Too good to be true though, that isn’t happening.

[@godsplank.ugwujapendullum4927]

It can happen

[@Brainiac1209]

If Casemiro leave we should keep Amrabat

[@ACEPodcastNation]

I mean Amrabat, Ugarte and Rabiot in with McT and Casemiro out would be pretty special business in fairness.

[@spalexy]

Not for me, Amrabat is not good enough, most games he played he was lowest rated United player, from thousands of votes, that tells you enough

[@stevendesouza4970]

Watched the Uruguay/US match, he was solid, combative. Tidy with the ball.

[@omar-zq1kz]

Ugarte 💪

[@OpaG]

He's exactly what we need. Same mentality as Martinez and De Ligt...very aggressive with technical quality.

[@dominicmorris9084]

Position awareness is something to think about

[@dominicmorris9084]

Always of to be running back to his goal

[@Esteban-qe5qc]

Martínez 😂

[@Pandafro13]

We need someone to cover though

[@adamstannard7934]

​@Esteban-qe5qc what's funny? They call lisandro the butcher he takes no messing around and has an elite mentality

[@danielrooney6075]

I wanted Ugarte before he went to psg so I think it’s a huge upgrade and exactly what’s been missing

[@mateekatom6593]

Why didn't you sign him then?

[@Brainiac1209]

​​@@mateekatom6593because that time we still have that dumb and dumber duo running our club

[@Brainiac1209]

Having Ugarte is like having 2 Lisandro in our team which is very good, he's an aggressive type of DM, got the speed, pretty good technique, but what scary is his positioning, just like Lisandro Ugarte has the ability to put himself in the right place and in the right time

[@leewildsmith]

Hoping that we finally land Sneijder this Summer to be fair...

[@AndrewH82]

I've heard it's almost a done deal

[@SpaceCadetX12]

Bro ?

[@fchihaka348]

😂😂He’ll probably turn us down and end up in Turkey

[@Ace-wp7ld]

I totally agree we need multiple 6 or 8 type midfielders and if we get ugarte we should get amrabat to stay as well and we are solved in the center of the park for a low amount of spend. Best of all it keeps mctominay out of 6 or 8 which he technically and statistically cannot do well.

[@aideyp7333]

Seems okay, wouldn't mind keeping Amrabat too. We need squad depth. Also fingers crossed for Mason Mount being ready next season then him and Bruno can do the business.

[@briancasey987]

From what I’ve seen, Ugarte reminds me a lot of Ander Herrera. Exact type of player we need. Get him in!

[@chriser555]

What did Herrera achieve at United? 🤔

[@briancasey987]

@@chriser555 won as many trophies as Marcus Rashford. What’s your point?

[@chriser555]

@@briancasey987 My point is we need better. If he was at the level we need, PSG wouldn't be selling at a loss. Ugarte isn't good enough, just like Herrera wasn't... or Rashford. I'm seeing history being rewritten now that Herrera was a success at United, he wasn't.

[@briancasey987]

@@chriser555 Herrera wasn’t good enough? Wow!

[@chriser555]

@@briancasey987 What did he achieve at United? Nothing. That's how I judge success, not sure about you. Maybe you're young and don't know what success looks like, feel sorry for you lot.

[@unlistedlizard9598]

Now this guy is the real deal. Top CDM at the Copa. Look at the goal line save he made against the US. He was a destroyer and got away fouling that perfect South American way like 10 times without getting even a telling off. Just has that Pirlo type vision to with his medium passes

[@Jericho642]

I’ve only seen KZbin videos, but he looks real quality to me. Great age too

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

EVERYONE looks good on KZbin - even Antony. You have to actually watch the games.

[@ADB101]

100% on value of a player who can carry the ball v sideways passing

[@RandomVideosFirst]

LOOOL

[@AshBashSneakers]

It makes me laugh and makes me sad that Mason Mount has COMPLETELY and I mean COMPLETELY been forgotten about and basically been reduced to Fred.. we need 2 midfielders they say.. what about Mount? We need someone on the right we got nobody.. what about Mount? We spent 60‼️‼️‼️ million on this kid and he’s apparently not first choice and not even first choice off the bench with the signings WOW!!

[@EnshroudedLad]

I agree with you, we have to think about Mount, but it doesn't mean we don't need depth either.

[@cameronjones8641]

What is he? He isn't a 6, he isn't really a winger and Fernandes is our no.10. He never had a place in our side and that is not taking into consideration how prone he is to injury and that he has been pants for 2 seasons. This is why he is being forgotten. If we played more like city he could defo play as a no.8 but we don't and Mainoo needs a competent passing, press resistant enforcer alongside him. I thought Ten Hag would make him an energetic replacement for erikson and perhaps he will but nobody is holding their breath.

[@user-ob7qg4jt6n]

Mount is bruno replacement and mount can play on the right

[@cameronjones8641]

@@user-ob7qg4jt6n Why would you replace our most creative player? Unless Mount is willing to wait for Fernandes to slow down playing every game of the season for the next 2 years then this is nonsense. He can play on the right but how effective is he and outside of utilising him strategically for specific opposition, will he be a starter? Unlikely.

[@ShahulHaq]

We got him for a high fee, high wages, gave him the no 7 shirt and the guy is not even a substitute 🤦

[@jtbkilmartin9110]

Since giving Herrera away for nowt this is what we need right now!

[@christianobiora1828]

De light,Ugarte and Zirkzee would be 3 good signings

[@chrissilvester5663]

He'll be our Martinez of our midfield having that fighting spirit that warrior like attitude that aggression but can also play abit. Perfect long term replacement for Casemiro

[@Thebass26]

Will definitely be watching him play against argentina in the copa america..

[@jordanclark5597]

Urgate is Mint I hope we go for Ederson from Atalanta too we need 2 Midfielders👌

[@sarakeem.213]

I just love how direct Stephen is with his opinions a lot of the times….if there’s a team we can just slap😂

[@alttpdj4761]

He’s doing well for Uruguay and has been the copa team of the week

[@brandonpink3492]

Ande herrera regen written all over him which is great for all and is what exactly what we need in are midfield 🔥

[@cameronjones8641]

He has superb characteristics and as long as he is better at progressive passing than Rice, he will be perfection. Rice simply cannot create anything, ever and although Ugarte doesn't need to be Pirlo, he needs to be able to create when presented with an opportunity.

[@mjaa753]

Very good analysis of a player whom I didn't know much about, look forward to seeing him at United .

[@joakim1600]

Manuel Ugarte is a solid defensive midfielder. I´ve been a fan since his years in Sporting and he is a type of player that Manchester United is lacking.

[@TheRedDevil-1968]

Casemiro is also in the official United home kit shirt video.

[@wh906]

Would love to see a comparison between all the DMs we've been linked with and who Steve would prefer for ETH system, if money was no issue

[@hughmcneillie1032]

Love the idea of Ugarte and Rabiot coming. Fingers crossed

[@THEKILLERWHALE]

I watch a lot of PSG and Ugarte is a fantastic player. Enrique doomed the season by alienating all of the physical players in favor of finesse players and Ugarte is exhibit A. If PSG do not want him, this is a perfect opportunity for any team with any sense.

[@user-uw5jo4wc2l]

someone who understands!!!

[@RandomVideosFirst]

If there cant get Ugarte get Joao Gomes, they still need another midfielder though maybe someone like a hybrid 6/8 to cover Mainoo too

[@thejeanswart]

Lekker ste 👍🏻

[@JakeDriver]

Id still be very open to it even if Case stays. Just having options does so much for us. Feels like for the longest its been this option and only this option.

[@AnthonyWilliams840]

I worry if he doesn't have a goal threat in him. For all of Casemiro's weaknesses he showed last season, he was still able to come up with a goal here and there, especially on the set piece. And it's such an underrated ability to be a goal threat as a No.6, when the players around you are struggling to finish chances.

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

You people will want a perfect footballer for 50m in today's market. WTactualF? How about get a guy in for a good price to do a good job within a good system with potential for development with good coaching?

[@danecadette4714]

A technical Gattusso in Ugarte is what United needs in midfield

[@tatu_adek]

We just need a hard tackler and a ball winner, a younger Casemiro or a tackling version of Fred..Bruno and Mainoo will do the carrying and progression..Also keep Amrabat as an understudy..

[@Pandafro13]

Him and Mainoo could be our starting double pivot for years. I think we should keep Amrabat as backup also

[@steve0ization]

His got that bastard in him like Licha and I like that

[@sudharshanve8519]

Mats Weiffer has gone to Brighton at half the price as Ugarte!!! Shows what Ashworth and Co.'s competence there!!

[@RealtalkManc]

Here we go, a bedroom board room member

[@maxvain]

Ugarte is a perfect fit for Man Utd.

[@Itskevooo17]

This guy will flourish in the prem. Especially if they sign de ligt. Exactly the moves United need to go back to the top. Zirkzee and 1 more and next season looks amazing

[@Zak-qh5tb]

Bayern letting a player go easily is worrisome

[@raymondmassie4898]

Need to try getting Ugarte on loan with option / obligation to buy as has been mentioned. That frees up funds to fill another position - like a 2nd CB.

[@unlistedlizard9598]

P.S. Pelestri has been really good and has played almost all 270 minutes for Uraguay so far....

[@meandu2-fh8jr]

Please turn off the swipe sounds for image transitions, love the videos but it’s really annoying, especially with headphones in.

[@mateekatom6593]

Make your own video and turn the swipe video sound off

[@meandu2-fh8jr]

@@mateekatom6593 ok

[@meandu2-fh8jr]

@@mateekatom6593 ok

[@meandu2-fh8jr]

@@mateekatom6593 ok

[@meandu2-fh8jr]

@@mateekatom6593 ok

[@calatiniklaz5964]

Hello Ste, Do you have the black color for the hat

[@BlackChrishi]

Instead of Rabiot and the high wage demand and drama he'd probably come with, I'd she'll some extra money if we have it to get Caqueret as the rotation option. The only weakness would be height in rotation but I'd prefer that over Rabiot both stylistically and age-wise. If we kept Scott and Amrabat, our midfield would be Ugarte and Amrabat in rotation, Caqueret and Kobbie in rotation and Scott and Bruno in rotation. If we get Zirkzee, Scott would suit the midfield runner beyond the deep lying forward that Lewis Ferguson did at Bologna

[@AshBashSneakers]

Casemiro isn’t washed.. he had an AMAZING first season.. second season unsettled back 4.. no settled midfield partner till Mainoo was fit and then he was being played center back.. fans are so harsh on anyone on big money except for bloody Rashford

[@iduama4432]

He’s washed mate

[@lew115]

Massively overrated first season......had about 8 good games.

[@g_od2080]

Have u ever been in a united comment section before? Soft on Rashford? And yea casimero legs r gone and brain too

[@raymondggmu6207]

Scored the opening goal in the Carabao Cup final vs Newcastle ​@lew115

[@lew115]

@@raymondggmu6207 what's your point? Anthony scored a crucial goal in the 4-3 vs Liverpool too. Poor comment, do better.

[@bwilliams5966]

Cleverer

[@btomlinson21]

Don’t know much about this kid but from what I’ve gathered in your video I think 40 mil maybe 40-50 is probably fair price. More than 50 I would say na mate. Either way it’s hard to see Casemiro going anywhere he’s on massive wages and still has 2 years left on the contract. Not been a single rumor or hint of him leaving. I expect Casemiro to be here end of the window barring a last minute bid from Saudi

[@King-Chub]

Rabiot and Ugarte are a must for us this summer

[@TendaiMatambanadzo]

Rabiot and Ugarte is my dream

[@jeremysmallwood-vb7yb]

Casemiro has 2 more years left on his contract worth £18 million per year - I am not confident he will go anywhere ?

[@andrewhoughton2617]

Ditto

[@jakevanoorschot4098]

Exaclty!

[@nihlify]

Ugate casemiro mainoo and fernandes works

[@Eddie.Mootsen]

spot on - we're literally not going to be able to give him away - who is going to pay him these wages when its completely clear he's way past it ?

[@raymondmassie4898]

Saudi is the only hope and I’m sure a hefty pay off from the club will be required

[@74Cheshire]

Jumping the gun with that headline mate. He's still a PSG player, and there's no news of a successful bid.

[@pfl95]

Florentino Luis and Ben Sheaf are other great shouts. But Ugarte is as good. If we can get him on loan that would be great

[@davidgevans8932]

I think we are signing a midfielder & bringing one through from the academy

[@benell8178]

That swoosh noise between video and images has got to go man. Keep up the great content though!

[@godsplank.ugwujapendullum4927]

We need two CBs and two Midfielders. I'd be over the moon for Ugarte and Rabiot or Fofana. We should also keep Amrabat and sell Casemiro and Eriksen/Mctom

[@RealtalkManc]

Terms agreed

[@RandyMarshSP]

NGL I sold Casemiro and bought Ugarte and De Light my first season of ea fc career mode. Also bought Fran Garcia but that's not being linked

[@spencerheeney3066]

Who gives a flying fuck bro 🤣

[@zanamandaza]

Replace Casemiro with Ugarte, but that still leaves us short in that position. Our midfield unit right now Mainoo, Mount, Mctominay

[@Cantona77-08]

I like him as a squad option. But he is a ball winner 8. He is not a 6. More Fred than Casemiro. We need another for tempo controller.

[@_baz_]

Kobbie, Bruno, Ugarte, McSauce, Mount........... Amrabat? Collyer? Does this give us the cover we need in Midfield? Do we keep Amrabat? Ins - De ligt, Todibo, Ugarte, Zirkzee? LB? Hope Shaw Malacia Amass can cover? Outs (Defense) Lindelof for the right money Maguire (Midfield) Casemiro, Eriksen, VDBeek, Mjebri, Pelestri, Shoretire. Make a decision on Dan Gore loan or sell. (Forwards) Greenwood Sancho Realistic £155million coming in

[@AshBashSneakers]

Rice is an Elite 6.. Ugarte is more of a 6/8 hybrid.. sure Rice is more of a 6/8 hybrid.

[@Fn2r_scott]

Strange Casemiro posted pictures of him in the new kit on his Instagram yesterday if he’s leaving.

[@StephenHowson]

Not really, probably contractural.

[@samuelegwuasi6973]

Neymar and messi did the same when they where leaving psg

[@Fn2r_scott]

@@samuelegwuasi6973 fair do’s, hopefully the Saudis come in for him 🤞🏽

[@chriser555]

If he's so good why are PSG willing to sell at a loss? I think the "simplicity" in his game might be an issue for a top club.

[@patrickherbert_]

If Case won't go, we can continue to play him in defence as ETH did towards the end of the season. It seems the only area of the pitch where he could be considered for selection during an injury crisis. His days as a tough-tackling midfielder are gone now, with his lack of legs and poor passing.

[@axelbrunzell1929]

no he was horrible there

[@Elsjza-]

i don't think Case was that bad, i think the absence of Martinez caught him out a little bit, with our playstyle last season, of course his pass looks a lot worse, we basically play long more often than possession, i dont think his defensive stat is bad, if you see on fbref he's on 99% on block and clearance, and also 98% on tackle and 88% on heading, we saw him every week so we remember when he lost duel, late tackle, or slow run but he always was, just because we did a lot more defensive last season that's why he looks really bad. but ya, the main problem with him is his wage.

[@CrossxFir3]

I think he’d look better with a settled back 4 again

[@axelbrunzell1929]

@@Elsjza- ye but can't keep him to play defence. Need real defenders. Although liked him as cb in ETH's first season, he just looked too shaky nowadays.

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

Make him a striker with McSauce when we need aggression against their defence. He has scored goals already.

[@JamesYGGoY]

I'd argue there is a tangible quality to what a DM brings. Every great team has a great DM. Whether its a Mekelele style - Fernandinho, which Urgate seems to be a little of, or a positional DM like the golden generation of this type - Carrick, Busquets, Alonso, or a hybrid like Kante and Rodri. Its the core position that I think United need to build around this season - go all in for type that is needed and we could move levels up. I see a lot of quality from Urgate. His aggression made me nervous before seeing him go in on a challenge against pulisic and bending his leg the wrong way - supposedly no damage but man that looked bad. I think he would be real good for us, but I would go all in for Neves.

[@Mannddy]

Well said mate

[@user-vr2ds3xy6y]

Well said

[@user-uw5jo4wc2l]

neves - yes! Carrick, Busquets, Alonso, or a hybrid like Kante and Rodri - one of these things is not like the other things 😬

[@JamesYGGoY]

@@user-uw5jo4wc2l what are you referring to? if its me saying Kante and Rodri aren't both a hybrid, I can agree with that, though I haven't seen enough games of Kante to say for sure, but Rodri seems to me a hybrid of a Mekelele style DM and that of the positional nous that Carrick, Busquets and Alonso had - Rodri seems to have the best of both worlds and as a result might some day be considered the best in the position - but time will tell and everyone has their own preferences and things like what was needed for the era the player played in has to be taken into to account. That said, all these names will have merit as being on a list for the best imo

[@youchilled]

this transfer seems the most unlikely to me so Im unsure why it keeps getting so much coverage, he signed for psg last season they paid 60m euros for him and they are in the champions league, am i missing something? hes had 1 season at psg...

[@CrossxFir3]

They want to sell him. Simple as. It’s not like they care about the money that much. France just lets them cheat with their sponsors and shit.

[@jasonbrady9246]

​@@danhan835Kompany?

[@ACEPodcastNation]

Ste, Do you see a world where United bring in Ugarte AND Amrabat in? Think it makes alot of sense as Ugarte can play #8 also. I really rate Ugarte, thought United missed out when he went PSG. Great age etc as well.

[@alairdottin8101]

I would buy Fofana before Rabiot

[@17scottymufc]

So he's like veratti then?

[@garryhawkes5950]

Better than we thought amrabat was ?

[@jasonnorris3308]

What about onana

[@TrigTrag24]

Ugarte and someone a bit more of a passer like rabiotfor free would transform us

[@Teddy-eq1de]

Alot of whipping these days Ste 😂

[@footballisunited9642]

Why are PSG happy to let him go tho?

[@TendaiMatambanadzo]

How is Casemiro being sold on his wages and contract? Who apart from Saudi will afford him.I will bet my bottom dollar that Case will be with us next season

[@sherradgordon]

Tell me he is simple to N'Golo Kanté And I am sold

[@JohnMurphy-yi9rb]

We definitely need another.Defencive Midfielder I've watched Him on, you tube a couple of times.United should go for Him, play him & Mainoo would be a Good pairing, together just see what happens.⚽🏟️

[@jakerogan2472]

I dont think hes good enough on the ball personally. Id like to see a 6 more in the ilk of Rodri who is more press resistant and better at taking the ball of the defenders and progressing it.

[@glyndwrjohn6383]

We all would, my man. Who though? Rodri is the best in the world. No one close at the moment. Present a better, affordable option and I'll be up for it too.

[@Vertijoe]

Yeah...OK... who is that guy that you'd like then, Mr. Scout?

[@nahomkebede5107]

we all would wouldn't we

[@glyndwrjohn6383]

@@Vertijoe he already said. Someone as good as Rodri. Someone who is affordable and available and as good as Rodri. That guy.

[@CrossxFir3]

Got any suggestions? Maybe neves? He’ll cost about €100 though. Not options.

[@rahmat6345]

If he’s that good then why PSG wants to sell him , they don’t need money

[@omar-zq1kz]

es muy bueno, el problema es el entrenador Luis Enrique que hizo un desastre en el psg igual que en la selección española

[@Brainiac1209]

It's not always about money, it's about the system, u do know who's the manager of PSG right? Yes Enrique, now the question is does Enrique play a pressing system???? Yes exactly NO! it's similar with Spain, possession game, pass, pass, and pass where a brutal DM like Ugarte didn't really fit on that style, Ugarte is the kind of DM who will win us the ball and run forward as soon as he land a tackle, so yeah he didn't fit in PSG system.

[@jamiemorgan2972]

I like the clips I’ve seen my worry is he’s a red card waiting to happen every game in the EPL. Can just imagine an opposition midfielder looking up and in front of him he sees Ugarte and Martinez.

[@mashalanematjutla5146]

Mentality monsters

[@kdapaah]

You know what we shouldn’t have got rid of FRED! Hopefully Ugarthe does a better job

[@Ace-wp7ld]

United will not be pressing as a 5 if rashford is playing…. Same as we didnt press with ronaldo sancho or erickson over the last 3 years.

[@bman6414]

If no one wants Case, he'll stay. He's on huge wages. Hopefully we stop giving out astronomical wages to players. Been a trend for a long time now and it makes offloading players damn near impossible.

[@Jay-qj2et]

We're going to be linked with everyone and sign nobody😢

[@ciarandoherty8549]

This lad is way better than Rice! Get him signed up

[@DJM2023_]

Rice can play a lovely sideways pass though

[@croadymeister]

Won't get Rabiot due to wage demands and not playing in Champions League in my opinion

[@United_Wings]

👌🏼

[@warrendawson8996]

Xavi was a 6 that could dribble

[@JamesYGGoY]

Alonso, yes. Hernandez, no. Busquets was the Barcelona 6. If you're making the argument that he was the general like Pirlo was or how Kroos is, then yes I agree, but Barca didn't really play like that.

[@tumelomacford3523]

or they can get Ugarte and keep Amrabat dont you think Steph

[@dantekyle2543]

Kevin Owens 😂

[@roughwalkers]

Whos that? 😂

[@lambert8915]

Hes always a 6 isnt he? Not sure he goes far past the halfway line

[@thorman638]

Rice Elite?

[@CrossxFir3]

Hate to say it, but he was class last season

[@ishraq01q]

I really really want to be optimistic about all of this but the last decade has broken me, this transfer smells of Schneiderlin - I know they’re not the same type of player necessarily

[@ahmeddobrev4475]

I hope Case stays,just for one more season.

[@nickkattato]

How bad is his injury?

[@JamesYGGoY]

from what I read he said it's fine. but the clip I saw of it looked bad. It looked like it bent the wrong way laterally. That being said, the CB from Dortmond had a similar thing happen to him during the Champions League final and not only did he continue, he's playing in the Euros - Slotterback I think it was, so what do I know. he's young which is good for injury recovery. I guess we'll have to wait and see and hope/expect management does its due dilligence for making sure he'll be ok.

[@lew115]

South American/United curse.

[@ianmuraya2806]

All talk no signing just like the Glazers 😂😂😂😂