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sunilvk7 said:
Lot more than that.

Also it's pathetic that fans abuse him so much for thin squad and crisis and at the same time not give him credit for giving platform for young players.

You have to read his interviews to see how he operates with his squad.
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It's not that tho. Yes he deserves some praise but I fee we praise him too much

You act like he benches every single first team player for youth when what prompted it was injuries.

Before this season started, he said he wanted 2 players per position Right? His intention was obviously this, "if the first choice gets injured, the backup shall take over" but unfortunately, the 2nd choices have gotten injured themselves so it leaves him not choice but to dig deep into the academy.

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We've given 14 debuts this season. Half before the injury crisis. Either way you cut it, that is staggering. Also if you think squad is small, you'll hate Jose.
 
I really wanted to say you win nothing with kids but it's such a danke meme now lol
 
Also, knowing Van Gaal, from the start he reorganized the youth team tactics so they all learn the same #philosophy the first team does. That's the reason they all the debutantes seem to fit into the first team so effortlessly. Would never happen under Mourinho, since doesn't give rats *** about youth teams in general.
 
Tyton said:
Also, knowing Van Gaal, from the start he reorganized the youth team tactics so they all learn the same #philosophy the first team does. That's the reason they all the debutantes seem to fit into the first team so effortlessly. Would never happen under Mourinho, since doesn't give rats *** about youth teams in general.
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That's pretty much my philosophy in football manager ironically. Every single player learning the same philosophy right down to youngest player.

And I feel a bit happier knowing that we have some young talent like Rashford lurking in the wings for Englands future
 
Mike. said:
We've given 14 debuts this season. Half before the injury crisis. Either way you cut it, that is staggering. Also if you think squad is small, you'll hate Jose.
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Considering the youth prospects we seem to have I really now have major reservations of getting Jose, I was never a huge fan of getting him only because our circumstances this season I thought it was the only inevitable option.
 
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Joe Riley was really good on Thursday, what happened to him today, any idea? Not sure if he was on the bench.
 
Puddz said:
Was a sub. We had Rojo back to play left back.
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Ohh, interesting how he used Fosu-Mensah to replace him then. Having said that Fosu-Mensah has been regarded as one of our brightest youth prospects, when he came on today he didn't put a foot wrong apart from one sloppy pass. Would love to see more of him.

Also I agree with whoever it was who said about Varela being a Uruguayian version of Rafael. He was excellent today, had Sanchez in his pocket.
 
zzeezzy said:
Also I agree with whoever it was who said about Varela being a Uruguayian version of Rafael. He was excellent today, had Sanchez in his pocket.
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Sanchez was absolutely woeful so anyone would have "Sanchez in their pocket" with the kind of form he is in.
 
zzeezzy said:
Ohh, interesting how he used Fosu-Mensah to replace him then. Having said that Fosu-Mensah has been regarded as one of our brightest youth prospects, when he came on today he didn't put a foot wrong apart from one sloppy pass. Would love to see more of him.

Also I agree with whoever it was who said about Varela being a Uruguayian version of Rafael. He was excellent today, had Sanchez in his pocket.
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Sanchez was just rubbish tho.

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Legend Incredimaria said:
Sanchez was just rubbish tho.

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Can only judge over the opponent he plays against and last two games he has been really good. Plus it's part of the defenders job to make an attacker look ****, if he has he has done his job. ^.^
 
zzeezzy said:
Can only judge over the opponent he plays against and last two games he has been really good. Plus it's part of the defenders job to make an attacker look ****, if he has he has done his job. ^.^
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Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Arsenal were just plain awful. The backline of Valera-Carrick-Blind and barely fit Rojo has no right to hold up against the likes of Ozil and Sanchez.

Most of the credit goes to Herrera and Schneiderlin, they were excellent and cut the supply to forwards to absolute minimum. The only time I noticed Walcott during that game was when he was walking of the pitch. Herrera has been fantastic last couple of games, meaning he's going to get injured within a week or two. :P
 
What was Aaron Ramsey like in that game though?!? Why does he get in such a huff every time anyone tackles him, its like we know you broke your leg years ago but people are allowed to tackle you now!
 
coolmcool said:
What was Aaron Ramsey like in that game though?!? Why does he get in such a huff every time anyone tackles him, its like we know you broke your leg years ago but people are allowed to tackle you now!
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He's average...never convinced me even when he had that green patch in 2013.

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Legend Incredimaria said:
It's not that tho. Yes he deserves some praise but I fee we praise him too much

You act like he benches every single first team player for youth when what prompted it was injuries.

Before this season started, he said he wanted 2 players per position Right? His intention was obviously this, "if the first choice gets injured, the backup shall take over" but unfortunately, the 2nd choices have gotten injured themselves so it leaves him not choice but to dig deep into the academy.

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Read his quotes once again without cutting out youth players part.
 
Tyton said:
Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Arsenal were just plain awful. The backline of Valera-Carrick-Blind and barely fit Rojo has no right to hold up against the likes of Ozil and Sanchez.

Most of the credit goes to Herrera and Schneiderlin, they were excellent and cut the supply to forwards to absolute minimum. The only time I noticed Walcott during that game was when he was walking of the pitch. Herrera has been fantastic last couple of games, meaning he's going to get injured within a week or two. :P
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To be honest I think we rely too much on names on 'paper' these days, no one gave any of our players today a chance or hope. But all of them put in a team performance that will get any fan excited. **** just look at this season, lesser teams beating bigger teams all over

I'm not saying they are all going to become world-beaters by any means, but in a season like this seeing a few promising players coming to the fore and carrying us is really satisfying.

Personally from what I've seen I think the players who could very well go on to become top players are CBJ, Rashford and Fosu-Mensah. Joe Riley was good but I want to see another game of him before judging if he could be the real deal. I'd say Pereira as well but I never ****** see him play these days.

Varela is like 24 so not really a youngster but I like what he brings to the side.
 
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Talking of names/ bigger names, and a recent debate in here on possible future managers .....

I found it interesting yesterday overhearing a very heated couple of discussions between quite a few City fans who although naturally happy with Pep's impending arrival, aren't happy to be losing Pellegrini and weren't impressed by the way City have gone around this.

Where you'd of thought they'd be bouncing about Guardiola, there's a massive amount of love and respect for the job Pellegrini's done and the man that he is.
 
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