Darron Gibson

[Bayern Munchies]

Who'd he be defying? You?

You know if I had my way I'd have David De Gea ahead of him in the middle of the park ;)

[tommy_c12000]

Wow, that's awful news about Fletcher. UC is an awful disease. Wish him all the best in his recovery.

It is an good opportunity for Gibson. With the extensive Christmas schedule, he will definitely see some game time. However, there is no doubt that Ferguson will now buy a midfielder (possibly two) in Jan. Hopefully, Gibson can do well enough to secure a move out of United in January. That is the best case scenario IMO. Can't see him establishing himself in United's midfield

[The Legend]

I cant see him establishing himself anywhere, seems to have a S****y attitude and not enough skill to back it up.

[Irwin3]

Sad news about Fletcher being cut down in his prime. Although this increases Gibson's chances of playing, I wouldn't be getting my hopes up in seeing this happen. True, there is the Christmas run coming up, but the most I see Darron playing is a cameo from the bench if someone needs a rest. Ferguson will still prefer Carrick, Giggs, Jones, Park over him and even Rooney (if all the strikers were fit). Also Cleverley is supposed to be back around Christmas. Would like to see Darron given another chance but I think Ferguson has really lost all complete faith/interest in him.

I think that if Darron has any ambitions of making the plane then his agent should be a very busy fellow right about now.

[Irwin3]

Gibson starts against Wigan in a much changed MUFC side. Gibson vs. McCarthy. Who will get a seat on the plane?

[Charlie Darwin]

Gibson starts in a very strange Man Utd team. Only two defenders.

Lindegaard, Valencia, Carrick, Evans, Evra, Gibson, Gigs, Nani, Berbatov, Park, Hernandez

[Irwin3]

Jinx!

[Philly]

Darron Gibson led the passing stats with 75/78/96%. Antonio Valencia 2nd with 53/54/98%. Here are his second half passes - 100 percent completion. Not too bad - hopefully someone signs him ASAP.

http://fourfourtwo.com/statszone/share.aspx?i=04tTC

[Charlie Darwin]

It's hard to judge on that because the game was so one-sided but he looked very tidy. Still needs to show more hunger for the ball in my opinion and generally just get around around the pitch quicker.

[liamoo11]

Thought he played well in his first premier league game of an injury plagued season . He looks every inch a united player but hopefully he will finally leave when the window opens so he can play 15-20 games in a row in a side where you are not lambasted by the entire nation if you misplace a pass or are within 20 yards of an opponent who scores against utd. McCarthy and Gibson lining up against Croatia would give us a solid technically able midfield who could keep the ball and play and the 10 to 20 yard passes to give the likes of duff and mcgeady the opportunity to create chances.

[Acornvilla]

And I put him in my fantasy team before the game, go on the me!

[Closed Account]

And I put him in my fantasy team before the game, go on the me!
Did ya hell! No rational reasoning behind that!

[Acornvilla]

I knew he'd be playing given the amount of injurys as well as the amount of games they have in close proximity, and chances are they'd score so many goals he'd have something to do with at least 1, they play blackburn next don't they and have an awfully busy schedule so I expect him to feature a fair bit for the next 2 weeks, then we shall see if they sell or not.

anyone I told laughed at me, lookit me now!

[Closed Account]

anyone I told laughed at me, lookit me now!

Not in the squad today.

[SwanVsDalton]

He injured? Utd's squad today is completely patchwork, likes of Pogba, Will Keane, someone called Cole on the bench.

[Acornvilla]

Not in the squad today.

And look where that got them!

[Charlie Darwin]

Our Wee Darron's been a naughty boy: http://twitpic.com/81cxca

[Closed Account]

Wayne Rooney was dropped from Manchester United’s team against Blackburn yesterday and ordered to pay a six-figure fine after a bust-up with manager Alex Ferguson.In their star striker’s absence, Rooney’s team crashed to an unexpected 2-3 home defeat.The row erupted, according to sources, because the 26-year-old striker and wife Coleen went out for a Boxing Day dinner with teammates celebrating United’s 5-0 win over Wigan earlier that day.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/12/31/article-2080836-0F4F339800000578-258_468x500.jpgNight out: Rooney and Coleen's meal with players led to a row with manager Ferguson

During a training session last Tuesday, Rooney, Jonny Evans and Darron Gibson are understood to have been overheard saying how much they and their partners had enjoyed the evening in Manchester.

But when Ferguson, who was 70 yesterday, heard about the night out, he is said to have ordered Rooney into his office for a dressing down.http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/12/31/article-2080836-0F4E6F8900000578-708_233x348.jpgFurious: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson

The three players were told to do extra training on Wednesday – their day off. Then, on Friday night, Rooney was informed he and his two team-mates would be dropped for the home fixture against Blackburn Rovers, and that he had been hit with the huge financial penalty.While the rest of the United squad spent yesterday morning preparing for the lunchtime kick-off, Rooney, Evans and Gibson were told they would be doing more extra training.The striker was said last night to be ‘bemused’ and ‘furious’ over Sir Alex’s reaction and to believe he had been treated unfairly. As United crashed to defeat, speculation grew that the row between the England star and Sir Alex could put his future at Manchester United in jeopardy.Rooney and Ferguson’s relationship looked beyond repair 14 months ago after Rooney told Ferguson he no longer wanted to play for United. Rooney released a statement, saying his decision was based on ambition and it seemed certain he would leave Old Trafford.But within days, Rooney had made a dramatic U-turn and agreed to a contract extension that tied him to the club until 2015.Manchester United did not respond to questions about the row last night.
To be fair, it sounds like an old man with a grudge and no perspective but it's impossible to argue against Alex. I hope this is straw for the camel to bear and Darron leaves for new pastures.

[Murfinator]

Well I'd hope he'd be a professional and have the deciding factor as 2 games all season and not a child throwing his toys out of his pram because he was disciplined.

[liamoo11]

great to see utd lose yesterday gibson is treated woefully by those utd fans funny to read their forum saying how they wood be better off with raphael and park in midfield instead of him muppets. Gibson will be quality midfielder for prem side hopefully cleverley is nearly fit so they will let gibson go

[gastric]

Joining Everton would be good for Gibson and Ireland. Moyes is adept at getting the best out of his players and after his recent poor behaviour and Anderson's return, Ferguson may be very happy to see the back of him.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2081064/Everton-want-Darron-Gibson-Manchester-United.html

[Murfinator]

You lot seem to write any rubbish whatsoever. Lazy, lazy nonsense. Everton need a striker, a creative No. 10, after that a winger, after that a right back and finally back up for centre halves and Leighton Baines. The one thing we certainly don't need is an industrious central midfielder. Fellaini, Rodwell, Neville, Heitinga and Cahill are already there and better than Darren Gibson. I'm Irish and have seen the lad play and he is not good enough for United or Everton. That's the harsh truth. I will never purchase your paper which has become more readily available in Ireland ever again as the football related stories are constant fiction other than actual match reports. Unbelievable level of lies. Do your jobs properly and do some research and fieldwork. By the way, if what I'm saying is libelous then we will see if Everton make any enquiry into the player mentioned. It won't be happening. No chance!

Great quote that sums up my feelings on that. Moyes would be crucified if he spent whatever slim funds he has on Gibson of all people, the only slim possibility is a short term loan.

[Stuttgart88]

How long will Rodwell be at Everton though?

Anyway, I believe Gibson's a good player who'd benefit greatly from regular game time and sound stewardship / direction from a manager needing to get the best out of what he has, rather than one who has the fall back of big resources. Who that manager might be I don't know, but Moyes would fit the bill.

[Charlie Darwin]

I suspect Ferguson will move for Rodwell this month and Gibson will be a makeweight.

[Murfinator]

I think Cleverley's emergence and the signing of Jones has killed off whatever thoughts Ferguson might have been having about Rodwell.

[gastric]

How long will Rodwell be at Everton though?

Anyway, I believe Gibson's a good player who'd benefit greatly from regular game time and sound stewardship / direction from a manager needing to get the best out of what he has, rather than one who has the fall back of big resources. Who that manager might be I don't know, but Moyes would fit the bill.

In total agreement with you Stutts. Gibson needs a move and Ferguson has shown interest in Rodwell. Gibson would probably only move as part of a Rodwell deal.

[SwanVsDalton]

Gibson not in the squad tonight, Pogba and Jessie Lingard preferred to him on the bench. Sounds like the end of his Utd career.

[toffeeforever]

Sadly I believe Gibson is not good enough for Everton. I would put him behind fellini, rodwell, cahill , heitinga (put him on par with Neville). No point him sitting on evertons bench. Shame he didnt move to Sunderland with JOS in the Summer. Any credibility he has is deminishing rapidly. Needs games and needs them fast.

[Charlie Darwin]

Cahill and, unless it's an emergency, Heitinga don't play in midfield for Everton though. And he is a type of player they don't have and could benefit from - like an inferior version of Arteta in many ways.

[tetsujin1979]

Similar to the linked article above: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1469445_david-moyes-on-alert-to-give-reds-outcast-an-exit

[Closed Account]

Final nail in the coffin today?

[back of the net]

Final nail in the coffin today?


After todays events , me thinks that coffin holding Gibsons United Career has been buried.

Looking at a United midfield with two 37 year olds in it and looking like they are going to lose a 3-0 lead against 10 men

Darron needs to leave that club for the sake of his career and quickly

[Murfinator]

The scholes business is very damning for Gibson and the confidence Ferguson has in him. It was Rafael the week before, it seems like he's very much buying into the idea of "anyone but Gibson". If he can't even get a bench slot in times of dire midfield problems for them its stating the blindingly obvious that he has no future there.

Writing was on the wall in the summer when Ferguson clearly tried to sell him to Sunderland, his slim chance of changing his mind was destroyed with his party antics. Would be amazed if he played for Man United again, if he doesn't move now he'll be rotting in the reserves for the rest of the season. Looking at the bigger picture if he doesn't secure at least a loan move this window I don't think he'll be in any fit condition for our Euro 2012 squad.

[DannyInvincible]

'Out-of-favour Man United midfielder Gibson mulls over summer Bosman': http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2083928/Darron-Gibson-mulls-summer-Bosman-move.html


Manchester United outcast Darron Gibson is considering rejecting Everton’s overtures and leaving on a free transfer this summer.

The 24-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season. Aston Villa have also shown interest.

That's the entire "article", by the way. I think it's the shortest I've ever seen. Does anyone care for poor Gibby?

[drummerboy]

If he has any real desire to play in Poland this summer, he'd be well advised to get out of United asap. If he waits until the summer, it may be more financially beneficial to him but he won't get picked for the Euros stuck in Uniteds reserves.

[tetsujin1979]

That sound you can hear is the entire football fan population of the world face-palming at this

[elroy]

I can see Gibson going the Liam Miller route very fast. Road to nowhere.

[Murfinator]

If he has any real desire to play in Poland this summer, he'd be well advised to get out of United asap. If he waits until the summer, it may be more financially beneficial to him but he won't get picked for the Euros stuck in Uniteds reserves.

I think you've hit the nail on the head for Darron's priorities.

[Olé Olé]

Why would Darron wait until the summer for a free transfer? I'd presume that United don't expect a fee for him, and if they do, then it would be rather nominal.

He seriously needs a move now rather than later. It's a fairly critical decision as to whom he should join. Everton seem to have plenty midfield options but their interest in Gibson appears to be fairly long-standing, it the paper talk is genuine. Looking down through the league table, I'm finding it quite difficult to figure what club he'd fit in best at, in terms of who his style would suit best and which clubs have an opening for a midfielder.

Keith Andrews is looking for a move to another premiership club too, it seems. It'll be interesting to compare how that pair fare between now and June.

[Closed Account]

Darrons actions in the next 3 weeks will tell you a lot where his priorities lie.

If he doesn't make a move, then he shouldn't go to Poland.

[Philly]

Rumoured to be ready to sit out this season (presumably to keep his good wage at Man U) and then go somewhere for free in the summer. Very disappointing if this is true. He should at least look for a loan somewhere.

http://www.click-manchester.com/sport/manchester-united/1215075-everton-target-gibson-eyes-free-transfer-move-from-manchester-united.html

[gastric]

Darrons actions in the next 3 weeks will tell you a lot where his priorities lie.

If he doesn't make a move, then he shouldn't go to Poland.

While I agree with you regarding the next 3 weeks telling us a lot about where Gibson is at, he will still go to Euro 12. Trap doesn't make too many changes to his squads and Gibson knows what Trap requires of him in a position where our present, experienced depth is minimal. In other words, given a choice between Paul Green and Gibson I would choose the Man Utd man every time.

[the bear]

mcarthy and meyler have 6 months to stake a claim, he could find himself out fairly easily.

a few wildcards will pop up (like mcclean) and realistically there are only 2 or 3 spaces that are debatable in the squad barring injury. gibson's is one of these, if he doesn't seek first team football now he doesn't deserve a place

[Closed Account]

That would be very disappointing if true.
Surely he realises that Euro 2012 could be the highest stage he'll ever get to perform. Even if his ambitions really are to make as much money as he possibly can, Poland/Ukraine could be the shop window he needs.

Anyway, I'll reserve judgement until the window is closed, but for some reason, the idea that a player would sit out his contract and put his Irish squad place in jeopardy really makes me angry. I can't understand how anyone would possibly come to that decision.

[mark12345]

While I agree with you regarding the next 3 weeks telling us a lot about where Gibson is at, he will still go to Euro 12. Trap doesn't make too many changes to his squads and Gibson knows what Trap requires of him in a position where our present, experienced depth is minimal. In other words, given a choice between Paul Green and Gibson I would choose the Man Utd man every time.

That's really logical thinking.

If Gibson does what you say then he doesn't deserve to be in the departure lounge carrying the team's water next June, let alone playing on the Irish team. He needs to wake up and realize that he's never going to make it at United or any other team for that matter if he doesn't up his work rate and begin to demand the ball in midfield. He is just a passenger at United and has shown scant ambition. If he stays there instead of taking up a loan option, then he has no ambition at club or international football.

[Carrigaline]

mcarthy and meyler have 6 months to stake a claim, he could find himself out fairly easily.

a few wildcards will pop up (like mcclean) and realistically there are only 2 or 3 spaces that are debatable in the squad barring injury. gibson's is one of these, if he doesn't seek first team football now he doesn't deserve a placeTrap has basically said that if Gibson does not start playing, then he won't be going to Poland. In the meantime, he has been speaking very positively about McCarthy's improvement.

[geysir]

Well, it's certainly not Darron who has been receiving the 'bravo' text from Trap.

On another but related point, I suspect that Trap delegates such tedious jobs as typing out a sms.

[gastric]

Maybe Gibson's plan is to force Ferguson to send him out on loan for the rest of the season. I can't imagine Ferguson letting an unwanted player just to sit around for the rest of the season if he can get rid of him now. I'm sure, the very least, a Championship team would be interested in taking him on.

In relation to Gibson and his place in the Ireland team, Trap's record shows his loyalty and conservatism in picking squads. McCarthy will make it, Meyler won't due to injury and lack of international experience, and that leaves a battle possibly between Gibson and Green. I will repeat myself again, Gibson over Green any day.

[drummerboy]

I'd prefer Gibson over Green too, but not if Gibson is languishing in the reserves for the rest of the season.

[the bear]

i thought the green nightmare was over, no?