The Manchester United Thread

[zzeezzy]

Shrewsbury have actually changed to a decent formation, 4 at the back instead of 5 and have decided to play football this half.

I have no idea why they went 5 at the back against us in first half.

 

[ninjaskill]

I said the last time, meaning before this game, as I posted it before.

The answer to my question would of been politely, you couldn't remember the last time Mata had assisted or scored a goal because it had been absolutely ages, literally over 15 games.

Actually I think it would be Derby but he could have done something after that I forgot

edit actually it was Matas shot that martial scored the rebound of vs Sunderland so the answer would be 2 games ago

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

Strange experience watching a Utd game (now turned over at 3) quite happy to see you winning so it keeps Van Gaal in place.

Even if you now go out Thursday the Cup should buy him more time.

 

[zzeezzy]

Actually I think it would be Derby but he could have done something after that I forgot

edit actually it was Matas shot that martial scored the rebound of vs Sunderland so the answer would be 2 games ago

I don't think you got the sense of exaggeration in my post but does that really count? I mean technically maybe but a rebounded shot shouldn't really count for an assist.

 

[steveorobbo]

It maybe a knee jerk reaction, and I know it's his first season in a new league, and he's young, but is Memphis just another Nani? Really frustrating

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[Tyton]

Actually I think it would be Derby but he could have done something after that I forgot

edit actually it was Matas shot that martial scored the rebound of vs Sunderland so the answer would be 2 games ago

Pretty sure he was involved in most of your goals recently, no? He doesn't always make the assist, but he often makes the pass before the assist.

 

[zzeezzy]

It maybe a knee jerk reaction, and I know it's his first season in a new league, and he's young, but is Memphis just another Nani? Really frustrating

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Pretty much, it seems. Although there was a patch where Nani was really good. Whether Memphis will have that is yet to be seen. He seems very one-dimensional, cut inside, cut inside, cut inside. Oh I forgot the shoot part.

 

[Tyton]

Solid win, much Shrewbery made it really easy. Park the bus all game with zero pressing, United could comfortably pass for days and wait for an opening.

 

[zzeezzy]

Result we should of got against quite frankly, a terrible outfit in Shrewsbury, they look a league two side at best, can seen them getting relegated.

Any real improvement can really only be analysed on Thursday and Sunday. If I was looking at this objectively I'd take nothing out of that.

 

[ninjaskill]

I don't think you got the sense of exaggeration in my post but does that really count? I mean technically maybe but a rebounded shot shouldn't really count for an assist.

I disagreed and thought I would respond with fact but, if you would prefer exaggeration then he has scored a hat trick in his last 5 games and has at least two assists in his last seven games. So we should only sell him for 5 billion pounds.

I'd consider it an assist but, as where the keeper pushes the shot is key I can see why you may not

 

[zzeezzy]

I disagreed and thought I would respond with fact but, if you would prefer exaggeration then he has scored a hat trick in his last 5 games and has at least two assists in his last seven games. So we should only sell him for 5 billion pounds.

I'd consider it an assist but, as where the keeper pushes the shot is key I can see why you may not

I still don't rate Mata this season, he might have the odd assist and goal but he goes invisible a lot of the time. Admittedly most of our other players are the same. But when I see Pereira come on briefly he always seems to have more to him. I'd like to see more of Pereira, even if it's at the expense of Depay for example.

 

[Tyton]

I still don't rate Mata this season, he might have the odd assist and goal but he goes invisible a lot of the time. Admittedly most of our other players are the same. But when I see Pereira come on briefly he always seems to have more to him. I'd like to see more of Pereira, even if it's at the expense of Depay for example.

Yep, put Pereira on the left as a reverse-Mata. At least he's able to go past people and pick a pass.

 

[Tyton]

Apparently Borthwick-Jackson is out with injury after the game. So with Shaw, Rojo and Young, that makes 4 left backs out.

This is absolute madness.

 

[zzeezzy]

Don't even understand what's wrong with Rojo, he has been out for donkeys.

 

[Legend Incredible]

I still don't rate Mata this season, he might have the odd assist and goal but he goes invisible a lot of the time. Admittedly most of our other players are the same. But when I see Pereira come on briefly he always seems to have more to him. I'd like to see more of Pereira, even if it's at the expense of Depay for example.

He's been involved in 80% of all our goals over the past 2 months tho and carried us in the attack early in the season. His performance vs wolfsburg at OT summed it up nicely.

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[Mike.]

Well what a waste of time this game is, admittedly we are winning but I wanted to see us actually tested.

This Shrewsbury side has literally defended deep, put no pressure on our players until half way inside their half with a 5 at the back formation, just dire from them.

You were whinging about how they might beat us now you're whinging about the fact we cruised it. What is wrong with you?

 

[Mike.]

He's been involved in 80% of all our goals over the past 2 months tho and carried us in the attack early in the season. His performance vs wolfsburg at OT summed it up nicely.

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Mata has been our most creative, and most effective player since he signed. The fact that we are not setting up to get the best from him isn't his fault, yet he keeps producing. If anyone doesnt know what's he's doing then they're not watching closely enough

 

[ajt09]

You were whinging about how they might beat us now you're whinging about the fact we cruised it. What is wrong with you?

Reminds me of certain forums where people are absolutely desperate for something complain about regarding games or game devs, just to put the knife in and be validated

 

[steveorobbo]

Don't even understand what's wrong with Rojo, he has been out for donkeys.

Didn't he dislocate his shoulder again and had to have surgery? Or was that the time before when he was out? I've lost track

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[Mike.]

Reminds me of certain forums where people are absolutely desperate for something complain about regarding games or game devs, just to put the knife in and be validated

It's a hiding to nothing victory. Never going to be anything to take from it really apart from progressing. Plenty of games to test us this season.