I know they have both been on the way out for a couple of years, but letting both go at once, plus Evra is stupidity. Especially with the lack of pre-season Van Gaal was given. Vidic could have done a job for another season until they found sound decent replacements.
At the moment the di Maria signing looks a bit like the Mata one - a good player, but doesn't really address any of the problems facing the team. The kind of money they are paying for him could be put to much better use. They should definitely have been in for Cesc when he was on the market.
Definitely agree with you on the money thing - noises about breaking the transfer record just sound like empty threats.
I know they have both been on the way out for a couple of years, but letting both go at once, plus Evra is stupidity. Especially with the lack of pre-season Van Gaal was given. Vidic could have done a job for another season until they found sound decent replacements.
At the moment the di Maria signing looks a bit like the Mata one - a good player, but doesn't really address any of the problems facing the team. The kind of money they are paying for him could be put to much better use. They should definitely have been in for Cesc when he was on the market.
Definitely agree with you on the money thing - noises about breaking the transfer record just sound like empty threats.