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Theatre of Dreams83 said:
Yep and this was my worry and why I wanted more rotation and earlier subs when we had a big lead in previous matches.
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Such a noticeable drop off though in quality, needs to be addressed in the summer. I love Fred and McTominay's engine/tenacity, but they are never going to change a game and Mata/Pereira are just not good enough.
 
So if what Ducker, Cooper and Whitehall all say is true our squad after sales/Loans and before transfers would look something like-

GKs: DDG, Romero, Grant, Henderson, Joel

FBs: AWB, TFM, Laird, Williams, Shaw

CBs: Maguire, Linderlöf, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Mengi

CMs: Matic, Pogba, Fred, McTominey, Periera, Garner, Fernandes

FWDs: Martial, Rashford, Greenwood, James, Mata, Chong
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
So if what Ducker, Cooper and Whitehall all say is true our squad after sales/Loans and before transfers would look something like-

GKs: DDG, Romero, Grant, Henderson, Joel

FBs: AWB, TFM, Laird, Williams, Shaw

CBs: Maguire, Linderlöf, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Mengi

CMs: Matic, Pogba, Fred, McTominey, Periera, Garner, Fernandes

FWDs: Martial, Rashford, Greenwood, James, Mata, Chong
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Still needs quite a bit that squad to compete at any meaningful chance in coming seasons. Not convinced by quite a bit of the cover options in most areas there.
 
Martial: "He [Solskjær] sent me a message, he said 'do you want to take your no.9 shirt back?'. I straight up said yes! I said yes and he told me now it’s up to you to show me [that you deserve it] every time you’re on the pitch." #mulive [canal+]
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
Martial: "He [Solskjær] sent me a message, he said 'do you want to take your no.9 shirt back?'. I straight up said yes! I said yes and he told me now it’s up to you to show me [that you deserve it] every time you’re on the pitch." #mulive [canal+]
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He has been immense recently.... gah I'm already nervous about tomorrow.... big game!!! We'll already know the Leicester result against Sheff Utd as well.... so could be more pressure if they win.
 
Scans have revealed Shaw only received a minor ankle injury with no serious damage against Southampton. Shaw and Williams are available for tomorrow's game against Crystal Palace #mulive [times]

That’s huge! Also seen Palace have a fair few out injured especially at the back.
 
zzeezzy said:
He has been immense recently.... gah I'm already nervous about tomorrow.... big game!!! We'll already know the Leicester result against Sheff Utd as well.... so could be more pressure if they win.
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Yeah fair play to Ole in Martials development. Consistency was his biggest issue. Now that’s sorted he’s is a genuine top class FWD. See my post just about Palace match and injuries.
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
Scans have revealed Shaw only received a minor ankle injury with no serious damage against Southampton. Shaw and Williams are available for tomorrow's game against Crystal Palace #mulive [times]

That’s huge! Also seen Palace have a fair few out injured especially at the back.
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Well they are missing Cahill, Benteke got suspended as well. Tbh their form has been woeful lately and it's not like Hodgson is going to do the whole heavy metal football like Hassenhuttel did on us, which we seemed to struggle with.

However saying all that.... I just have a nervy feeling about this and I'm hoping it's just me this time. I never felt entirely comfortable about Southampton either, always felt it was going to be a tough game.
 
zzeezzy said:
Well they are missing Cahill, Benteke got suspended as well. Tbh their form has been woeful lately and it's not like Hodgson is going to do the whole heavy metal football like Hassenhuttel did on us, which we seemed to struggle with.

However saying all that.... I just have a nervy feeling about this and I'm hoping it's just me this time. I never felt entirely comfortable about Southampton either, always felt it was going to be a tough game.
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Tomkins and somebody else ruled out also but can’t remember. There form is has been like a team that knows there safe and going through the notions. Yeah that’s true there’s absolutely no way Palace are gonna do anything but sit back and soak up pressure. Win these next 2 and 3rd is our I reckon.
 
United confirm exit of goalkeeper
Manchester United Woman have confirmed the exit of Siobhan Chamberlain by mutual consent after cancelling her contract.
Chmaberlain made 27 appearances for the Reds.
She said:


"I've loved every minute of my time as a Manchester United player.
"After discussions with (manager) Casey Stoney, we both agreed that now was the right time for me to move on and take time to consider the next steps in my career.
"I’m proud that we as a group of players have written a chapter in this great club’s history.
“The future of this club is in great hands with Casey and I have no doubt that trophies and success are not far away.”
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
I don’t think we are 3 starting 11 players. RW and could argue CB. Get that RW sorted and 2 quality squad players and we won’t be far away
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Matic can't play every game so I believe a holding mid is also essential.

Apart from that, our depth in attacking areas is dreadful. If you want to be challenging for the bpl, you need to anticipate worst case scenarios throughout the season like what if Martial and Bruno both get injured? Who's replacing them? Quality in depth is huge mate.
 
Legend Incredible said:
Matic can't play every game so I believe a holding mid is also essential.

Apart from that, our depth in attacking areas is dreadful. If you want to be challenging for the bpl, you need to anticipate worst case scenarios throughout the season like what if Martial and Bruno both get injured? Who's replacing them? Quality in depth is huge mate.
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That’s what I’m saying mate. Just for conversations sake. We get Sancho to complete our starting 11. Then add to that say a Grealish and a VDB. Our attacking options for the season would be Martial, Rashford, Sancho, Greenwood, Grealish, Fernandes, VDB, Ighalo, Mata, James, Chong. That’s a ridiculous amount of attacking quality and depth for a season matched by no one bar except City I would say.

Only CB is a concern for me next season. Not necessarily due to quality but the fitness of Bailly and Tuanzebe.

I’m not saying we would win the league but I bet there would be a big improvement again In the right direction and City and Pool wouldn’t be as far ahead of us either not by such a huge gap.
 
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