CONFIMRED - Tyler Blackett

[From Despair To Where?]

Not convinced by him. A season loan to the Scottish Premier and he spends the second half of it playing with the U20s.

That's not to say he won't develop into a decent player but Aaron Kuhl had a more successful loan spell in Scotland last season and the Dundee Utd fans thought he was shit.

[Sutekh]

Manchester United’s Tyler Blackett is closing in on a move to Reading, the Mirror report.

The United academy product came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford and started to feature for the first-team under boss Jose Mourinho’s predecessor Louis Van Gaal.

Despite showing promise, Blackett then had a loan move at Scottish Premiership champions Celtic but failed to make much of an impact at Celtic Park, starting only a handful of games.

He has since struggled to make headways at United and new boss Mourinho is said to be happy to let the defender leave this summer, prompting speculaton over his future.

A former United defender, Jaap Stam, took over the Reading post following the departure of Brian McDermott and is making swift changes at the Madejski Stadium in terms of playing style and personnel.

However, following the 4-1 midweek defeat to Newcastle United, Stam is now in the market for a new central defender before the transfer deadline and has seemingly identified Blackett as a target.

The 22-year-old made 12 appearances in all competitons with the Red Devils and also had spells on loan at Blackpool and Birmingham City.

[Sutekh]

Manchester United’s Tyler Blackett is closing in on a move to Reading, the Mirror report.

The United academy product came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford and started to feature for the first-team under boss Jose Mourinho’s predecessor Louis Van Gaal.

Despite showing promise, Blackett then had a loan move at Scottish Premiership champions Celtic but failed to make much of an impact at Celtic Park, starting only a handful of games.

He has since struggled to make headways at United and new boss Mourinho is said to be happy to let the defender leave this summer, prompting speculaton over his future.

A former United defender, Jaap Stam, took over the Reading post following the departure of Brian McDermott and is making swift changes at the Madejski Stadium in terms of playing style and personnel.

However, following the 4-1 midweek defeat to Newcastle United, Stam is now in the market for a new central defender before the transfer deadline and has seemingly identified Blackett as a target.

The 22-year-old made 12 appearances in all competitons with the Red Devils and also had spells on loan at Blackpool and Birmingham City.

So Tyler would be our left back (and additionally provide centre back) cover. Anyone seen enough to think he'd be a better option than Obita at LB?

[CountryRoyal]

I was always under the impression he was CB. Don't think he has the physical attributes for a left back.

[Lower West]

Having signed Moore. This looks like primarily cover for LB. Would be an excellent addition to the squad if signed permanently.

[Kingsley Junior]

I was sat behind someone on the train home and they were on the phone telling whoever was on the other end that Blackett was at the stadium for the match today.

Obviously that is about as inconclusive a source as I could give and I have no idea if he saw him himself or was just passing on a rumour...

[CountryRoyal]

I was sat behind someone on the train home and they were on the phone telling whoever was on the other end that Blackett was at the stadium for the match today.

Obviously that is about as inconclusive a source as I could give and I have no idea if he saw him himself or was just passing on a rumour...

He was, pics plastered all over social media and getreading..etc

[Lower West]

Seems keen on joining the Stam revolution.

[Royal Ginger]

I was sat behind someone on the train home and they were on the phone telling whoever was on the other end that Blackett was at the stadium for the match today.

Obviously that is about as inconclusive a source as I could give and I have no idea if he saw him himself or was just passing on a rumour...

Posted by Charles Watts who says he was at the stadium.

[Ian Royal]

I was sat behind someone on the train home and they were on the phone telling whoever was on the other end that Blackett was at the stadium for the match today.

Obviously that is about as inconclusive a source as I could give and I have no idea if he saw him himself or was just passing on a rumour...

Posted by Charles Watts who says he was at the stadium.

Presume he'd fancy his chances of getting straight in the side after watching Obita have a tough time and VDB get himself sent off.

[AthleticoSpizz]

VDB had a very decent game and will only serve a one game ban.......so probably nothing of the sort

Do we really need to be reliant on loan players again?

Personally, I'd rather we not bother.

[Royal Ginger]

It's just the one. We've always done alright with one or two. Last season was just a bit silly. Not convinced this'll be a loan either.

[Kingsley Junior]

I was sat behind someone on the train home and they were on the phone telling whoever was on the other end that Blackett was at the stadium for the match today.

Obviously that is about as inconclusive a source as I could give and I have no idea if he saw him himself or was just passing on a rumour...

He was, pics plastered all over social media and getreading..etc

Okey doke - hadn't been on social media or get reading and no one had mentioned it here so thought it was worth posting. #lastwiththenews

[Lower West]

Do we really need to be reliant on loan players again?

Personally, I'd rather we not bother.

No future at Manure. Won't be a loan if he does come.

Seems to be a reoccurring theme these days. Rather than going out on endless loans aka Swift and Moore. They want to play regular football to gain experience and improve. Not all about the money. Wonder if Hector now regrets his move to Chelsea ( putting the wages aside).

[Crux]

I was always under the impression he was CB. Don't think he has the physical attributes for a left back.

What a strange Post.

[Crux]

I was sat behind someone on the train home and they were on the phone telling whoever was on the other end that Blackett was at the stadium for the match today.

Obviously that is about as inconclusive a source as I could give and I have no idea if he saw him himself or was just passing on a rumour...

Posted by Charles Watts who says he was at the stadium.

Typical.

[CountryRoyal]

I was always under the impression he was CB. Don't think he has the physical attributes for a left back.

What a strange Post.

Why's that then?

[PistolPete]

I was always under the impression he was CB. Don't think he has the physical attributes for a left back.

What a strange Post.

Yours is surely stranger?

Pace perhaps?

[Platypuss]

I was always under the impression he was CB. Don't think he has the physical attributes for a left back.

What a strange Post.

Yours is surely stranger?

That's just Crux's signature. Pay no heed.

[John Smith]

Posted by Charles Watts who says he was at the stadium.

With Brian Lara, by the looks of things!