The Manchester United Thread

[Tyton]

Part of Mata's knee crosses the line (the proper line that is), so it's correct offside.

And that weirdass yellow line shown on the TV, frankly looks to me like someone deliberately tries to make VAR look bad. World War 2 computers had capability to digitally plot out a straight line, for god's sake.

And somehow I'm supposed to believe that a multi-million system developed in XXI century, playtested in countless countries and already active in many top leagues, has people draw lines by hand?

Something doesn't add up here.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

****, no Gomez

Played most of the game for u23s loss yesterday.

 

[RedUnited]

McTominay was brilliant today, absolute workhorse and warrior. A bit like Fellaini but can only get better!

 

[RhQQ]

McTominay was brilliant today, absolute workhorse and warrior. A bit like Fellaini but can only get better!

Thought he was bang average personally, like every time I see him in a United shirt. But at least he's consistent, I guess?!

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

McTominay was brilliant today, absolute workhorse and warrior. A bit like Fellaini but can only get better!

Solid game from him today. Kept it simple gave the team balance and helped Matic out and made a few interceptions. Don’t get the negativity towards him by most Utd fans tbh. He would of been a better option than Lingard in a 3 against Spurs. His mentality is fantastic and will only improve as a player!

 

[RhQQ]

Take Brighton at home.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Tuanzebe stats from today-
Most tackles 8, most clearances 9 and most aerial duels won 8.

 

[Vanjagl]

Part of Mata's knee crosses the line (the proper line that is), so it's correct offside.

And that weirdass yellow line shown on the TV, frankly looks to me like someone deliberately tries to make VAR look bad. World War 2 computers had capability to digitally plot out a straight line, for god's sake.

And somehow I'm supposed to believe that a multi-million system developed in XXI century, playtested in countless countries and already active in many top leagues, has people draw lines by hand?

Something doesn't add up here.

Ye, in the end, it was offside. But still it's laughable. Hopefully next time it will be better. VAR can be really, really effective.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

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If this man’s MOTM performance was anything to go by today, we’re in for a strong season run-in.

Great support in the capital. Roll on Tuesday! #AVFC #UTV

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[Mike.]

He's offside but thatsa shambles. Worth noting how much better BT Sports piero system (the black line) was

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Mourinho was full of praise for Scott McTominay after #MUFC's FA Cup win - & believes the midfielder deserves more recognition. "Because it looks like England is missing him, if I was Alex McLeish the first thing I would do would to be [makes phone gesture] come to me" (via MUTV)




Mourinho on Scott McTominay: "Honestly, I think Scott deserves more than what he is getting. I think maybe it's because he's this kind of kid profile: a normal haircut, no tattoos, no big cars, no big watches, humble kid, arrive in the club when he was nine or 10" #MUFC




Mourinho on McTominay: "Last season he was almost leaving the club to go somewhere, who knows where, who knows in which division he would be playing now. I think the kid deserves a little bit more (recognition)" #MUFC

 

[RhQQ]

Mourinho on Scott McTominay: "Honestly, I think Scott deserves more than what he is getting. I think maybe it's because he's this kind of kid profile: a normal haircut, no tattoos, no big cars, no big watches, humble kid, arrive in the club when he was nine or 10" #MUFC

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[Theatre of Dreams83]

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Dont think it’s a dig at Pogba tbh. It’s clear as day looking through match day threads and social media. That unless your flash and do flicks and tricks or are **** on FM or FIFA your already not fancied by a lot of fans.

Im sure the media will love to take that quote to use and twist to get more clicks and sales no doubt.....

 

[RhQQ]

RE: McTominay? Just too slow in possession, loses it a fair bit, and my biggest grip is for a big lump he always seems to lose a lot of physical battles. Average enough passer too.

I love to see a local lad come through as much as the next guy, but you gotta call it how you see it too. Wouldn't stand out in the championship, imho.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

RE: McTominay? Just too slow in possession, loses it a fair bit, and my biggest grip is for a big lump he always seems to lose a lot of physical battles. Average enough passer too.

I love to see a local lad come through as much as the next guy, but you gotta call it how you see it too. Wouldn't stand out in the championship, imho.

Remember even worse being said about the likes of Fletcher, Drinkwater, Henderson even some Barca and Bayern, Madrid and Juve fans saying the same things about Busquets and especially Khedira despite being international players and key players in the teams at certain times.

Need to give the kid time. He’s actually a fairly decent passer. Yeah sometimes looses the ball a bit but that will improve with time and experience in the league. He is very strong mentally and has been composed on the ball throughout his career to date development wise. He was actually good at driving forward with the ball at u23s and usually looking for the forward pass, will will come at this level with time and confidence.

Not saying he’s gonna be a star or a key player in our starting line up. But he can develop into a good alround BTB in the squad over the next couple of seasons.

Also don’t get this argument (not you btw mate!) that he wouldn’t be on Madrid, Bayern, Barca, City, Chelsea or any other squad in Europe. Then he shouldn’t be in ours. Baffling if you ask me!

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

..... I love to see a local lad come through as much as the next guy .....

Playing around a little to call him ‘local’ mate.

Like when Lingard or Gomes have been classed as that on these here pages. (Not by yourself.).

 

[RedUnited]

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Pogba doesn't have Tattoos? or does he?

Lindelöf, Rojo and Zlatan all have a great amount of tattoos, probably decent cars and watches as well..

I really doubt it was a dig at Pogba

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Wasn't the same said about Carrick when he was younger?

Yeah he was deemed a sideways simple pass merchant by a lot of Utd fans when he signed. Also remember a lot of fans saying Henderson and Dembele were average at best at Sunderland and Fulham.

People als need to remember he’s grown from 5,6 to 6,5 in the last 18 months most likely still growing into his body. That’s a huge growth spurt.

 

[RhQQ]

I always loved Carrick, and he always showcased fantastic range. I do agree though, I often argued that point vs United fans through his underappreciated years.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

I always loved Carrick, and he always showcased fantastic range. I do agree though, I often argued that point vs United fans through his underappreciated years.

can’t believe how underrated Carrick still is tbh.