The Manchester United Thread

I doubt Woodward had briefed any one. It's a leak, pure and simple.
 
Which is again shambles. Needs to be handled more professionally. Although, with the managers available, I' go for Zidane and Marotta combination. Get a man-manager in with Zidane;; kinda think the club needs it.

Also, re: scouse, it's not about club or rivalries. Hicks and Gillet almost brought Liverpool down completely (and looking at Mike Ashley now, I can imagine that going down the same way). The Glazers haven't gone anywhere near that. Sure, they are a pain, and given a choice, would definitely want better owners, but the good thing is that they haven't crippled to the point of non-functionality. Lesser of two evils, I guess.
 
Sherkey said:
Which is again shambles. Needs to be handled more professionally. Although, with the managers available, I' go for Zidane and Marotta combination. Get a man-manager in with Zidane;; kinda think the club needs it.

Also, re: scouse, it's not about club or rivalries. Hicks and Gillet almost brought Liverpool down completely (and looking at Mike Ashley now, I can imagine that going down the same way). The Glazers haven't gone anywhere near that. Sure, they are a pain, and given a choice, would definitely want better owners, but the good thing is that they haven't crippled to the point of non-functionality. Lesser of two evils, I guess.
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100% with all of this.
 
God I so want this to be true, but the glazers never act this early or Woodward for that matter in a season. So I doubt it's true.
 
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Which is most probably worse. Ed really needs to get off the footy side of things! 100% agree with Neville.
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Ed needs out of your club like the Glaziers. Period! I never realised he was their lawyer when the debt-loaded takeover was broked. That explains a heck of a lot. There seriously needs to be legislation brought in to stop buyouts like this.

But as none of those things are happening any time soon, a proper club structure does indeed need implementing. Which is hard to see happening whilst Woodward is turning over the profits they scarcely deserve.

Whilst he wields all the power can anyone really see a Director of Football having much autonomy?

Been through all this to the point we had to mobilise to play a major part in removing similar bad owners. Regardless of rivalry, this shouldn’t be allowed to happen anywhere and I feel for Utd in that reapect.
 
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BBC saying Mourinho going to be given more time to turn things around but the pressure is there. Also Ducker just said the main reason for the nearing between Mou, Mendes and Ed in London was about finalising DDG contract.

Realky dont mind Ed. He’s just not s footy man. Get Moratta or whoever in for that side. And stick him back on the commercial side. And get this shot sorted!
 



Team Sheet for today's fixture#U18PL

Aymen Chelabi is a Greenwood level talent from the u15/16s. Great to see him on the bench. Just shows how highly rated he is at the club!​
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
BBC saying Mourinho going to be given more time to turn things around but the pressure is there. Also Ducker just said the main reason for the nearing between Mou, Mendes and Ed in London was about finalising DDG contract.

Realky dont mind Ed. He’s just not s footy man. Get Moratta or whoever in for that side. And stick him back on the commercial side. And get this shot sorted!
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More time for Woodward and Glazers to bottle it and our season to be beyond salvageable...... no surprise at all.
 
zzeezzy said:
More time for Woodward and Glazers to bottle it and our season to be beyond salvageable...... no surprise at all.
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watch the vid I just posted. Interesting that Utd do have a history of so called backing the manager. Only to be sacked days later.
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
watch the vid I just posted. Interesting that Utd do have a history of so called backing the manager. Only to be sacked days later.
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Yeh I watched it but I can't see it happening.... yet. They usually wait until top 4 is gone definitely.
 
zzeezzy said:
Yeh I watched it but I can't see it happening.... yet. They usually wait until top 4 is gone definitely.
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Yeah true. Buts that looking next to slim even at this stage. Sam Lee who usually good with news on the Manchester clubs is backing the McDonnell story.
 
Just under 10 mins gone the u18s have been dominant. 3 really good chance from Galbraith who just headed past the post from an Elanga cross. Then Elanga has produced to great saves from there keeper.

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Galbraith scores a screamer with his weaker left foot. After the press forces Newcastle to give the ball away. ****, Carrick and McKenna there watching.

This u18s side press from the front like mad men lol. Feckin **** what a goal that would of been! Puigmal plays at least a 70yrd pass over the Newcastle back 4 to Greenwood who feathers a lob first time finish as the ball drops over his shoulder. Keeper just got the fingertips of his gloves to it.

2-0 Great one touch passing. Puigmal then drops the shoulder to get in a pass and Traore guides it past the keeper into the bottom corner. 31 mins gone.

3-0 corner fails to get cleared drops to Galbraith edge of the box who guides it top corner. Puigmal set pieces are wicked!
 
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Tbh I'm not even sure Zidane would want this mess. Too calculated for that. Would've probably taken him over in the summer with is signings though.
 
3-0 HT. absolutely fantastic half. Played the whole of it in there half of the pitch. Could of been 6 tbh. So good to watch! Pass and move, crisp 1/2 touch passing, excellent movements around there box, pressing as a team like crazy and hunger and desire to win the ball back. Just huge intensity from back to front. Can’t really pick a standout performance they have all been that good.

Could be a cricket score as our fitness levels are insane and Ryan won’t let them dip in intensity. Also just need that customary Greenwood goal :)

2subs at HT. McGee and Mellor on and Greenwood and Laird off. Both played 90 mins midweek against Valencia so understandable.

McCann on for the injured Elanga. 62 mins.

Utd go close 3 times in the space as many minutes. Keeper makes a great save from Levitt long ranger. Mengi rebound gets cleared of the line. Then DiShon header just skins past the post.

Finished 3-0 bar some great keeping it would of been more. U16s won 4-1 on the other pitch.
 
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if jose is booted out any time soon then imo put mckenna/carrick in charge til may then have to go for pocchetino
 
djs1 said:
if jose is booted out any time soon then imo put mckenna/carrick in charge til may then have to go for pocchetino
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There’s more chance of you getting it than getting Pochettino from Spurs after signing that big new long term contract.
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
MEN adamant Young will replace Valencia. Hope that’s bull.
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Why mate? Valencia has fell off a cliff. Doesn't go past anyone, doesn't do anything in possession, **** crossing/final third productivity, offers nothing bar solid, 1v1 defending. Doesn't sound disastrous under normal, traditional circumstances, but it's 2018; FB's are expected to contribute heavy in the attacking phase. Also doesn't help that we don't have a natural right winger to occupy & do damage on that flank, so it's a double whammy. Effectively a man light attacking.

Happy with Young and/or Dalot to take over tbh.
 
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