Yes there is always some risk, but United's hit rate of turning academy players into pro footballers is right up there with the best amongst Europe's top 5 leagues, if not the best. The next season will say a lot. He's very highly rated at Carrington and played the recent FA Youth Cup final...

Overy at 18 has just come through one of the best academies in world football. Very excited to see what he could become.

This. We're not playing in LA, Miami or Houston. Seattle and Vancouver in June are like Melbourne in December. Generally pleasant and warm but not peak summer yet, and without the risk of extreme heat days like in Melbourne. San Francisco is even cooler. The weather will be fine.

Here We Go!

Nowhere unfortunately. It's the system that Popa plays. It's not the one I'd choose, but it's the one we've got.

No, as one of the dual 10s. Toure will be the CF

We don't have enough in midfield for both of the advanced mids to be attackers IMO. We would be completely overrun. One must be able to operate between the lines, contribute to attacks, interplay with the forward and pass the ball well, and one must be able to play as a central midfielder when...