Craig Ward
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Its a results business and that was a must win.
As fans, we have to be happy with that
Some things i noticed:
- Chelsea basically rolled over and let us win - they were so poor and wasteful throughout
- Maguire was lucky to be on the pitch
- The first VAR review could have gone either way
- Our tactics - predictable. We were a bit clueless going forward and sloppy with the ball throughout. Forward passing seems to be an issue.
- Shaw was brilliant. Even from left center back - he strode on and carried the ball. Very solid.
- Fernandes. Has so much ability and found pockets of space. Shame we couldnt get him on the ball more but he is a level above what we have
- Fred. All action, tenacious and showing good battling/winning mentality. Safe in his passing but a really vital player for us
- Martial. the most frustrating utd player to watch. Took his goal brilliantly, but workrate was below par and very lazy in possession.
- D.James. Confidence seems shot. Tries hard, but was so so isolated on times. Dont feel the tactics helped him much but he could do better in some areas.
- We are clueless in the final 3rd. No movement, no tempo to the play. I'd say we are extremely good at winning the ball from defence and midfield and by the time we hit the final third - we freeze. Highlights how much we miss Rashford. Signing an out and out goalscorer may not fix this problem - we simply dont make enough openings to create enough goal scoring chances. Biggest concern for me
As fans, we have to be happy with that
Some things i noticed:
- Chelsea basically rolled over and let us win - they were so poor and wasteful throughout
- Maguire was lucky to be on the pitch
- The first VAR review could have gone either way
- Our tactics - predictable. We were a bit clueless going forward and sloppy with the ball throughout. Forward passing seems to be an issue.
- Shaw was brilliant. Even from left center back - he strode on and carried the ball. Very solid.
- Fernandes. Has so much ability and found pockets of space. Shame we couldnt get him on the ball more but he is a level above what we have
- Fred. All action, tenacious and showing good battling/winning mentality. Safe in his passing but a really vital player for us
- Martial. the most frustrating utd player to watch. Took his goal brilliantly, but workrate was below par and very lazy in possession.
- D.James. Confidence seems shot. Tries hard, but was so so isolated on times. Dont feel the tactics helped him much but he could do better in some areas.
- We are clueless in the final 3rd. No movement, no tempo to the play. I'd say we are extremely good at winning the ball from defence and midfield and by the time we hit the final third - we freeze. Highlights how much we miss Rashford. Signing an out and out goalscorer may not fix this problem - we simply dont make enough openings to create enough goal scoring chances. Biggest concern for me