Robbie Brady (M Preston b.1992)

[tommy_c12000]

http://www.footytube.com/video/watford-hull-city-dec08-147368?ref=lchan_vidgrid

Meyler and Brady's goals

[Charlie Darwin]

I saw this on the front page of the Herald this morning but I couldn't find it online until now.

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/hull-make-brady-move-3330935.html

It seems a bit odd United would give him a 3-year deal and then sell him shortly after. I think an extension of his loan til the end of the season is more likely.

[tricky_colour]

Would be good of Hull sign him and they get promoted.
Trying get into the Man U team is a nigh on impossible task, just look at the top player they have who only play bit parts (if they are lucky).

[Carrigaline]

Two assists for Robbie tonight - had one of his best games from what I saw.

[Predator]

In my opinion, Robbie Brady is good enough to make it at Man United. He will be playing at the top end of football for years to come.

[tricky_colour]

Hull are joint top now by the way. I think Sunderland want to recall Meyler too.

[Crosby87]

http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s237/st180385.htm

Will Amos feature? I would be lying if I said I knew who Amos was.

[NeverFeltBetter]

He's a Man Utd keeper, a frequent loaner. Got as high as their third choice option a few years ago as I recall.

With Nani seemingly on the way out and Ashley Young is such mixed form, I wouldn't be too surprised if Brady was given a game or two in the United team.

[Sullivinho]

Steve Bruce keen to keep loanees (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11714/8350336/Steve-Bruce-keen-to-keep-loanees-after-Hull-beat-Derby-to-go-second)

First time I've ever seen David Meyler referred to as a playmaker but Corkmen have a genetic susceptibility to transmogrification so I've no reason to doubt that report.

[Crosby87]

I thought Corkmen's genetic susceptibility was to having extra large, stereotype-ish, big Irish heads? :silly:

[Sullivinho]

Say that to my inordinately small face, like.

[Carrigaline]

He's a Man Utd keeper, a frequent loaner. Got as high as their third choice option a few years ago as I recall.

With Nani seemingly on the way out and Ashley Young is such mixed form, I wouldn't be too surprised if Brady was given a game or two in the United team.
He'll be 21 in a few weeks and has only played one league cup game - I would expect him to be moving on.

[Charlie Darwin]

He'll be 21 in a few weeks and has only played one league cup game - I would expect him to be moving on.
As opposed to Tom Cleverley who, at the age of 22, had played none.

[nigel-harps1954]

As opposed to Tom Cleverley who, at the age of 22, had played none.

Bad example really. Cleverly had 3 full seasons away on loan before breaking into the Man Utd team. Brady has only had one full season away really.

[Charlie Darwin]

And Brady is two years younger...

[Carrigaline]

As opposed to Tom Cleverley who, at the age of 22, had played none.
Brady is decent on the ball, has great delivery and takes a mean set piece from what I have seen of him. Unfortunately, unlike Nani, Young and Valencia, I don't think he has the pace or dribbling ability to beat his man, certainly not at the top level. Still think he can have a great career at a lower/mid-table Premier League team, I just don't think he is special enough to be a top-half player.

[tetsujin1979]

2 million deal agreed with Hull, according to Sky Sports: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8382746

[Charlie Darwin]

Called it two months ago :)

http://foot.ie/threads/132061-Robbie-Brady?p=1641069&viewfull=1#post1641069

( Only had the timeframe wrong.)

[Predator]

I'm slightly disappointed with this prospect as I feel he has what it takes to make it at United, or at least in the Premier League.

[Gubbins94]

I'm a United fan and watched all his games for United during pre-season last summer, think United are making a mistake selling him this soon. He lacks the pace to be a top class winger but he has great technical ability. Better than an Irish footballer has had for a while. He'll be worth 5 times his current fee in 3 years. He'll most certainly be at a top 10 premier league team. He's our future.

[BonnieShels]

I'm slightly disappointed with this prospect as I feel he has what it takes to make it at United, or at least in the Premier League.

He'll be in the Premier League next season.

[NeverFeltBetter]

All going well, he'll be a top tier player for real come next season.

[Charlie Darwin]

He's making the move 4 years earlier than Gibson did, so good on him. Not many players make it to the top after leaving United, but there's always room for an exception.

[Manblue]

He's making the move 4 years earlier than Gibson did, so good on him. Not many players make it to the top after leaving United, but there's always room for an exception.

While I understand where your coming from, whose to say where Gibson would be today if he didnt spend that time learning off Scholes, Giggs and Co....sometimes being in that enviroment can be good for a player

[Charlie Darwin]

Do you think Gibson went forward or backward in his final two years at United? Similarly, do you think Cleverley would be half the player he is if he hadn't left United for Watford and Wigan? The difference is that Gibson was learning while he was actually playing in the team with Scholes, etc., but once he wasn't playing he just seemed to stall. There's only so much you can learn in the reserves and I think Brady has realised that.

edit: another reason is that 3 years ago, I don't think Ferguson would have accepted £2 million for Gibson. He really rated him whereas he seems a bit iffy about Brady.

[Bungle]

I think he's making the right decision leaving United. I think that Hull will be in the premiership next year and 2-3 years playing for a low tier premiership/top tier championship club is not going to do him any harm. I think he has the class to be an excellent player, but I do think that he was hyped up greatly, purely because he's a young Irish player at Manchester United.

I think Gibson landed on his feet. He clearly had so much talent, but seemed intimidated by Old Trafford and alot of their bandwagon prawn sandwich fans that expect every midfielder to be as good as keane and scholes. He went to a club with an outstanding manager and a stable group of very good pros. Going on his form since his move, I can see why fergie was so reluctant to let him leave.

[tricky_colour]

I definitely think he is making the right move, far better than languishing in the Man U reserves.
He has to benefit from playing real completive football hopefully in the top flight.
Even on a personal level I think it's better to be a big fish in a small pond that a nobody at Man U.
From my point of view it will be great to him playing on TV every now and again plus they get
the chance to play against players they may face in internationals gaining valuable experience.

[Colbert Report]

I think this is a great move for Brady. Hull look pretty likely to be promoted into the Premiership in May, so seven months from now both he and Meyler could potentially both be starters in the Premership, week in and week out. Much better than being a reserve player at Manchester United.

[IsMiseSean]

Hull look pretty likely to be promoted into the Premiership in May, so seven months from now both he and Meyler could potentially both be starters in the Premership, week in and week out.

Don't forget Paul McShane :)
Hull have now become my championship team this season.

[Crosby87]

Colby you are making more and more sense lately. Tim Horton putting Vitamin E in his donuts?

[theworm2345]

Don't forget Paul McShane :)
Hull have now become my championship team this season.
Stephen Quinn also a regular there.

[tricky_colour]

Promotion for Hull is by no means guaranteed, they are only 2 point's clear of 3rd place.
I had a think about what odd the book makes would be fair odds and came up with 6/4.
I look at the odds on offer and they range from evens to 8/5, so I am at the higher end of that
range.
They are also second on current form a good 0.25 points per game ahead of the third placed team
Ipswich managed by our very own Mick McCarthy!! But Ipswich are 19th in the league with no hope of catching them.
Middlesbrough are the biggest danger both on current and overall form averaging 1.87 points per game against Hulls 2.25.
However the Championship can be very unpredictable a lot could change in the remaining games, they are only 3 games
past halfway.

[rebelmusic]

I cant find any news on a transfer? Everything i read say they are just looking to extend his loan deal. Any links?

[BonnieShels]

I cant find any news on a transfer? Everything i read say they are just looking to extend his loan deal. Any links?

This is the latest I have... well Sky have...

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8384434/Manchester-United-youngster-Robbie-Brady-undergoing-a-medical-at-Hull-City-ahead-of-move

[nigel-harps1954]

I don't get that. Surely if he's already on loan at Hull, fit, and training, and playing each week, what's the need for a medical?


Really though, it's a good move for him and for the Irish team. It's a pity he couldn't get a Premier team, but first team football will do him the world of good and hopefully Hull can be promoted.

[Serb]

I don't get that. Surely if he's already on loan at Hull, fit, and training, and playing each week, what's the need for a medical?

Probably a legal / insurance requirement. If they just signed him and he didn't have a medical, then suffered a serious injury, I doubt an insurance company would pay out as the club wouldn't have been able to prove it wasn't a pre-existing injury due to the lack of a medical examination prior to purchasing the player.

[Charlie Darwin]

Yeah, they'd need a medical to get insured. Plus it's common sense - if he turns out to have a heart condition or something, they can cancel the transfer.

[Olé Olé]

In the grand scheme of things, it's a solid move for Brady. In spite of the talent he possesses, such a high amount of players fail to make the grade at Manchester United and examples of this can be found in a huge amount of sides in League One and League Two.

Signing for a strong Championship side who are willing to pay quite a hefty fee for a 20 year-old with only Championship experience bodes well for Brady's future. The investment shows how valuable Hull believe Brady can be.

It's disappointing that he didn't make it at Manchester United, as it would have been nice to see an Irish player at one of the top sides again. But given the attacking quality in the current squad at Old Trafford, the breakthrough didn't look immediate or very likely. This is only a stepping stone for Brady.

[Colbert Report]

I remember hearing an interview with Kevin Kilbane, who had been training with Brady at Hull, about a year ago. He sang his praises to high heaven and said that he was an unbelieveable player and going to be a serious player for club and country.

[theworm2345]

Hull on live tomorrow, looking forward to it

[nigel-harps1954]

Booked as Hull are one down at home to Sheff Wed.

[tricky_colour]

Hmmm not the result I expected. A bad one for Hull really against a team
just outside the the relegation zone (think they were in it pre match?) but Shef Wed have been on a good run
recently 13 points from the last 18.

[OwlsFan]

Disappointed from an Irish point of view in the performances of Meyler and Brady. The latter showed neat touches every now and again but gave the ball away too often and his corners weren't up to the usual standard. Meyler never imposed himself on the game against a physical but otherwise very average Wednesday side.

[BonnieShels]

Brady says he left Man Utd to ensure he kept himself in the frame for Ireland.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0205/366258-brady-left-manchester-united-for-ireland/

[geysir]

Was he let go or did he ask to be let go?
That article suggests both scenarios.

[BonnieShels]

I took it just he asked to go and that Ferguson's regret should stem from Ferguson allowing him to go.

[geysir]

Perhaps, but then there is this Q
Asked if he was determined to prove Alex Ferguson wrong for letting him go, he said: "He's got a lot to think about. He's got so many players to accommodate and make sure he gets the best out of his players.

[BonnieShels]

Perhaps, but then there is this Q
Asked if he was determined to prove Alex Ferguson wrong for letting him go, he said: "He's got a lot to think about. He's got so many players to accommodate and make sure he gets the best out of his players.

I took it from that question what I stated it above. I'd say it was 50-50.

He's better off at Hull and hopefully a bigger club next year.

[Charlie Darwin]

Perhaps, but then there is this Q
Asked if he was determined to prove Alex Ferguson wrong for letting him go, he said: "He's got a lot to think about. He's got so many players to accommodate and make sure he gets the best out of his players.
By all accounts, Ferguson tried to talk him into staying but he wasn't so bothered that he would block the transfer. That's generally how Ferguson operates and he's rarely made a mistake.

[geysir]

I get that, but if that's the whole case, then why would he want to prove Ferguson wrong for letting him go?