The Manchester United Thread

RhQQ said:
Whilst I respect what you're saying, he's been our best player today. Your beef is with the system, not Young. Jose has instructed the wing backs to be that high & wide.

Against deep blocks, we simply need to take these risks mate.

ZzZzZzZ half. Front 3 need to move a bit more, want it to feet too much.
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Yes but we've been dreadful tbh, I expect a lot better than this.

But anyway in what sense? Because Brighton have had a lot of their joy down that side. Yes the system plays a part, but when Knockaert takes him on, he looks very suspect. Not that I blame him per se, he isn't a natural LB who knows how to really handle the defensive side of a one on one.
 
zzeezzy said:
Yes but we've been dreadful tbh, I expect a lot better than this.

But anyway in what sense? Because Brighton have had a lot of their joy down that side. Yes the system plays a part, but when Knockaert takes him on, he looks very suspect. Not that I blame him per se, he isn't a natural LB who knows how to really handle the defensive side of a one on one.
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I thought you were referring to open space being down that side after a turnover. We just tried to go gung ho at that half, and whilst we did systematically/numerically, the front 3, actually, make that 4 as Mata was poor, just weren't good enough. Everything in front Brightons backline...and not sure how bringing Zlatan on would solve that as pundits suggested
 
It's been so static. No ideas other than get it wide & put in poor crosses that don't beat the first man

Though the Lindelof tackle has made Old Trafford atmosphere insane
 
Death, Tax, and Zzezzy adding positive jinxes in favour of United - Oh those guarantees in life :D

Get in Young lad!
 
It was a certainty he'd score after my drilling! :P

Get in, kill it with another goal now!
 
zzeezzy said:
I really respect Young's dedication and the effort he puts in. But we'll never be a top team with him as LB. He can be a great cover option but honestly, he is so suspect defensively and Knockaert has the beating of him every time semingly.

I still don't understand how people reckon wingers can transition into fullbacks (yes there are exceptions, Valencia has done it decently)It's a two total different positions, with some skills that translate but a lot of others that don't.
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You really are the gift that keeps on giving. Next time Herrera starts can you slag him off and I'll put £100 on him to score the first goal lol
 
On a side note, really impressed with Brighton, as a new team promoted and going to OT, no ***** given intimidation wise.
 
wkdsoul said:
On a side note, really impressed with Brighton, as a new team promoted and going to OT, no ***** given intimidation wise.
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Yeah they are really decent, one of the better teams in this league outside top 6.

P.S. when did you become mod?
 
zzeezzy said:
Yeah they are really decent, one of the better teams in this league outside top 6.

P.S. when did you become mod?
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Last week.

Yeah, they've got a really good balance of keeping it tight, and knowing when they can go attack/counter. Impressed with em, looking tight, and looking a threat at OT as a new promoted side is never easy.
 
Played pretty bad tbh. But got the win which is most important. Never expected an easy game today tbh. Brighton have been great this season and hardly ever concede. Gave City a tough game too. Good that pogba got 90 mins. Lindelöf was good again. Loved that crunching tackle :) on to the next! MOTM between Young and Matic for me.
 
Theatre of dreams said:
Played pretty bad tbh. But got the win which is most important. Never expected an easy game today tbh. Brighton have been great this season and hardly ever concede. Gave City a tough game too. Good that pogba got 90 mins. Lindelöf was good again. Loved that crunching tackle :) on to the next! MOTM between Young and Matic for me.
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For some reason, lindelof was given the MOTM award.

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Not been picked up on British TV.

Hughton be even more narked when he sees that. Wonder if they'll do him retrospectively?
 
Theatre of dreams said:
Played pretty bad tbh. But got the win which is most important. Never expected an easy game today tbh. Brighton have been great this season and hardly ever concede. Gave City a tough game too. Good that pogba got 90 mins. Lindelöf was good again. Loved that crunching tackle :) on to the next! MOTM between Young and Matic for me.
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Yeah, needed those three points.
I've realised there is no point moaning about the football we play. It is what it is.
Keep winning matches (however fortuitously) and stay in touch at the top.

Enjoyed the late goal by Willian yesterday. Gave me a good giggle.
 
Looks like Lukaku is going to get a ban of sorts for kicking out at one of there players. Bong I think. Clearly intentional.
 
Yeah but even though Lukaku hasn't been great lately he still terrifies defences with his gpalacoring ability and his threat in behind.

I like Ibra don't get me wrong but he was part of our problem last season at times. Teams knew he wasn't a threat so could push higher up and squeeze us.
 
What goalscoring ability? Half of his goals were flukes, mis shots or terrible defensive mistakes. There's no creativity behind him. He doesn't suit us. He needs 2 more Pogbas in team to be effective.
 
Goals are goals.

8 in 13 Pl games.

3 in 5 CL games.
Ultimately I'll judge a striker on goals.
 
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