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Some serious revisionism going on around Matic

And Chelsea handled his departure horrendously. Bakayoko was *****, conte was furious Matic was sold and it took until Jorginho to even replace him. So 100m and two players.
 
I don't think that Matic's problems are related to tiredness. He's not being runed over by other players, but, instead, making positional mistakes and taking bad decisions. In the derby, before 5 min had passed he allowed a great pass from Fernandinho to find Bernardo behind his back. Matic is always doubtful when it comes to hold his position or attack the ball.

We can see this lack of purpose in some players during parts of the match, like they are just wandering around in the field. One can ask if it's a problem related to the coaching.

As for Chelsea, they signed Bakayoko and Drinkwater to take Matic's position. One season after, they have a midfield with Jorginho, Barkley, Kovacic, Fabregas, Kante and Loftus Cheek. We just started a derby with Matic, Fellaini and Herrera. The joke is on us.
 
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This paper talk of Bailly leaving in January, if that ever happens I would be fuming. No one can say it's total bollox either because Mourinho certainly has an agenda with him at the moment.

I still think he's our best CB, but man like Mourinho can't control him and nurture him well.
 
zzeezzy said:
This paper talk of Bailly leaving in January, if that ever happens I would be fuming. No one can say it's total bollox either because Mourinho certainly has an agenda with him at the moment.

I still think he's our best CB, but man like Mourinho can't control him and nurture him well.
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You trying to say Mourinho can’t nurture CBs. I’d say the opposite tbh!

Half the the papers say he’s off the other day that Mourinho sees him as a potential elite CB. Lol egg head has released 2 articles today. One saying he’s off then another saying he’s considered key for the future.
 
zzeezzy said:
This paper talk of Bailly leaving in January, if that ever happens I would be fuming. No one can say it's total bollox either because Mourinho certainly has an agenda with him at the moment.

I still think he's our best CB, but man like Mourinho can't control him and nurture him well.
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We are approaching January transfer window... And it is United, so media has "huge" sources and news...
 
Utd ladies 3-0 atm vs Palace away. Lizzie Arnot with 2 gls assists by Hanson and Greenwood. 3rd was a great long range curling effort from Mollie Green.

4-0 captain Greenwood from the spot :)

5-0 Mollie Green with her second.
 
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Martin O'Neill: Very impressive young lad as Nicky **** said to Roy Keane about him. He is a quiet guy who has done very well indeed. I've been impressed with him as a person and as a player. I think he has a very bright future. It is a great experience for him. #COYBIG

O’Neill talking about Lee O’Connor ahead of making his full Ireland debut tonight aged 18 :)
 
Great performance by Lindelöf tonight topping it off with a goal. Just need to get him a good partner now. Hopefully Bailly! If not maybe Alderweireld in Jan.
 
See Bristol city manager confirmed we have held talks over the possible transfer of 20yr CB/LB England u21 international. Lloyd Kelly.
 
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UNDER 23's: XI v West Brom

Kovar
Warren, Poole (c), R. Williams, O'Connor
Whelan, Hamilton, Buffonge
Barlow, Dearnley, Chong.

Subs: Woolston (GK), Ercolani, Tanner, Stanley, Bohui.

1st time in the U23's for Connor Stanley while it seems Gomes/Garner rested for U19 UYL game. Be a tough match as WBA have put 5 players in there line up that are regular 1st teamers looking for fitness. Including 15m signing Oliver Burke.

0-0 after 25 mins. Utd had 2 good peno shouts turned down. Buffonge had a good effort go just wide. And Barlows effort was deflected wide of the post. Dearnley has put in some great crosses. And Buffonge and Barlow been good in the CM. Chong quite.

0-0 HT. Should be 2-0 up Hamilton missed 2 great chances at the end of the first half.

1-0 WBA after Utd dominates the early stages of the second half and missing some good chances. Barlow switched off at the back post to give there winger a free header from a hopeful cross.

Finished 1-1 Bohui came of the bench to rescue a point in the 88th min. Went to **** after we conceded and stopped playing. This teams nothing without Garner, Gomes, Greenwood, Baars to give us something going forward.
 
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At Aon Training Complex
Kick off at 11 am
Live on MUTV

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1-0 Utd. Great work by McCann in the box with some quick feet. Gets brought down and Levitt puts away the peno.

1-1 after 40 mins. Absolute brain dead challenge by Williams in the box. Fiorrini puts in the peno. 1-2 to City another stupid penalty given away Fiorini scores again. To being in control the last 20 mins to giving 2 brain dead penalties away. FFS!

Get in 2-2 after 56 mins. Great link up play between Traore and Greenwood on the right. Resulting in Greenwood long range effort being parried and slotted in by Mellor.

3-2 Utd. Greenwood gets slotted in nicks the ball pass the on rushing keeper who brings him down. Levitt scores from the spot again. 70 mins gone. The switch to 3 at the back has got us back in charge and Aliou Traire turning beast mode in CM.

3-3 City with a fortune bounce of the ball in the box. Falls to Palmer who puts it away. Great game now. End to end and lots of challenges. City keeper just pulled off a worldie to deny Greenwood.

3-3 FT.
 
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******* *****! Manager needs to go but he’s not all to blame. Ed wants to **** off and get a DOF and do his sponsor ship deals. The club needs to give the next manager what he asks for. And most importantly fir me these ******* players need to give there head a wobble. Should be an honour to play for this great club. The least I expect is some intensity and desire and heart and passion. Should be ******* ashamed. Lindelöf apart.
 
Saw that Lukaku hasnt scored at Old Trafford since March or something along those lines. Whats happened to him, he was pretty good last season.
 
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Saw that Lukaku hasnt scored at Old Trafford since March or something along those lines. Whats happened to him, he was pretty good last season.
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No service gets lucky to get one chance a game. People slag him off but what’s he to do with no ball and no service. Today he got one good cross and forced a class save out of Henersey.
 
Great result against in form team. United managed to keep the clean sheet and almost score a goal. You can clearly see United lacks forwards, I think Manager should get at least 40m more so he can bring another left winger.
Matic was instrumental in this game. His sideway passes and holding onto a ball for 30 sec was key in holding a rampaging C-Palace and their progressive manager scoreless. Later in the game his long balls to Fellaini almost found Rashford.
Speaking of Uniteds strikers, did you see Lukaku today? He looks big! Like really BIG! I think C-Palace CBs were scared of him, thats the only explanation why they didnt bomb forward. Imagine the embarrassment if their CB had more shots then Uniteds front 3! Now that would be something. Props to United and Manager.
 
Just seen the Fellaini ‘tattle.’

Leg breaker. Shocker how the thug didn’t see red for that.
 
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