Ajax 0:2 Manchester United

ZAGREB RED · May 24, 2017

Adam-Utd said:
Yeah, we truly are a Jekyll and Hyde team.

I think that nervousness came more from holding the lead though. In a 1 off match I think we will be better off, the silly away goals rule won't make us overly cautious.

The players definitely have a big performance in them, we saw that at home against Chelsea, it's just making sure Jose get's it out of them.

I have no doubts though Jose will make the team realise how important this game is, winning is the only option.

Spot on there, if Mourinho gets the team motivated and United can match the level of performance from the Chelsea game, that is the key.

Maradona10 · May 24, 2017

Will fellaini be fit for this?

JustJackTheLad · May 24, 2017

Nerves are jangling today. Praying for a good performance & a win to suit!

I'm confident. I don't think Jose would let us lose a final, as silly as it may sound.

stubie · May 24, 2017

Ixion said:
I don't feel like either of those games felt like we had to win.

I really thought we would win the return against Barcelona at Wembley

The way they tore us apart hurt

Adisa · May 24, 2017

stubie said:
I really thought we would win the return against Barcelona at Wembley

The way they tore us apart hurt

The Rome final was a killer cause I thought we were better than them.
I knew we would lose the Wembley final. They were such heavy favourites and the gap in quality was night and day.

Maradona10 · May 24, 2017

Apparently Bertrand traore(right forward of ajax) and Onana(first choice keeper) Of ajax are down with flu.

TheReligion · May 24, 2017

United should need no extra motivation but given the events in Manchester I'm sure they will leave absolutely everything on the pitch and bring a smile back to the city.

Go on United. Bring it home!

jderbyshire · May 24, 2017

Do we think these "United prepared to listen to offers for Smalling" reports are just Jose's way of trying to motivate him?

I reckon he starts ahead of Jones tonight.

Mr.Plow · May 24, 2017

I'm feeling confident for tonight. Jose's had 3 weeks to plan this one, he'll surely get it right.

groovyalbert · May 24, 2017

Maradona10 said:
Will fellaini be fit for this?

Was training in a separate group from the usual suspects to start yesterday, read into that what you will.

Adisa · May 24, 2017

Maradona10 said:
Apparently Bertrand traore(right forward of ajax) and Onana(first choice keeper) Of ajax are down with flu.

Please be true.

Adisa · May 24, 2017

Mr.Plow said:
I'm feeling confident for tonight. Jose's had 3 weeks to plan this one, he'll surely get it right.

When the whistle blows, the game is out of his hands. One mistimed tackle and it could go tits up.

groovyalbert · May 24, 2017

Maradona10 said:
Apparently Bertrand traore(right forward of ajax) and Onana(first choice keeper) Of ajax are down with flu.

I heard it was concussion with the keeper? Was found wandering around Stockholm in the early hours saying "Onana, what's my name?'

.... I'll close the door on the way out.

Summit · May 24, 2017

This game to us is our CL qualifier. Do the business lads.

AgentP · May 24, 2017

jderbyshire said:
Do we think these "United prepared to listen to offers for Smalling" reports are just Jose's way of trying to motivate him?

I reckon he starts ahead of Jones tonight.

It's confusing. On the one hand, we need someone who can deal with headers since Blind is weak at them. On the other hand, Smalling is terrible against teams that press and will keep giving away the ball. IMO, we should go with Jones but I feel Jose will play Smalling ahead of him. I won't be surprised if both Jones and Smalling start as well.

Mr.Kaya · May 24, 2017

It's actually great to see United in a European final again, it's been some years since our last one. I kind of miss the nervs that big matches like this bring, but today it will come back for sure. Can't wait for the match to start. Let's hope for a great final guys that we end up winning!

Big Andy · May 24, 2017

I'm fecking buzzing for this, but I'm nervy as feck...

Even my Liverpool supporting mate sent a message this morning saying he wants us to win (and he never wants us to win anything) and is even coming to the pub with a group of us to cheer us on...

Pexbo · May 24, 2017

groovyalbert said:
I heard it was concussion with the keeper? Was found wandering around Stockholm in the early hours saying "Onana, what's my name?'

.... I'll close the door on the way out.

Very good.

Giant Midget · May 24, 2017

groovyalbert said:
I heard it was concussion with the keeper? Was found wandering around Stockholm in the early hours saying "Onana, what's my name?'

.... I'll close the door on the way out.

Frasbul · May 24, 2017

I'm taking a 2 hour flight to Napoli at 7.40 pm. Awesome.

GailSpaceWynand · May 24, 2017

WPMUFC said:

Lets do this!

Macern · May 24, 2017

jderbyshire said:
Do we think these "United prepared to listen to offers for Smalling" reports are just Jose's way of trying to motivate him?

I reckon he starts ahead of Jones tonight.

Could very well be, although I don't think the club would decline a good offer

ZAGREB RED · May 24, 2017

I am struggling to decide what the CB partnership will be tonight, Mourinho I think would only generally tend to stick Blind in there as a last available option, but he also seems a bit down on Smalling so I am guessing Jones and Blind to start night, but it really could be any 2 from 3.
I hope the midfield is Carrick, Herrera and Pogba and he leaves Fellaini on the bench, but again, who knows.

Macern · May 24, 2017

groovyalbert said:
I heard it was concussion with the keeper? Was found wandering around Stockholm in the early hours saying "Onana, what's my name?'

.... I'll close the door on the way out.

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TheReligion · May 24, 2017

Tommy said:
I know in light of recent events a football match might seem insignificant, but in times like this, every little thing could possibly mean a lot. For that alone, I'll be rooting for United for the first time in my life tomorrow night. For Manchester, I hope you pull it off.

Best of luck.

Thanks. Lovely sentiment.

Oaencha · May 24, 2017

jderbyshire said:
Do we think these "United prepared to listen to offers for Smalling" reports are just Jose's way of trying to motivate him?

I reckon he starts ahead of Jones tonight.

That would be a spectacular gamble. Smalling is a bag of nerves on the ball anyway. Putting him in the starting eleven of a European Cup final which could essentially be a last chance audition to prove himself... not worth the risk.

McLovin · May 24, 2017

Frasbul said:
I'm taking a 2 hour flight to Napoli at 7.40 pm. Awesome.

This happened to me when we lost to Barcelona 3-1 at Wembley. As soon as I landed I received a goal alert that Rooney had scored. I thought we'd won...

ZAGREB RED · May 24, 2017

jderbyshire said:
Do we think these "United prepared to listen to offers for Smalling" reports are just Jose's way of trying to motivate him?

I reckon he starts ahead of Jones tonight.

Oaencha said:
That would be a spectacular gamble. Smalling is a bag of nerves on the ball anyway. Putting him in the starting eleven of a European Cup final which could essentially be a last chance audition to prove himself... not worth the risk.

Agreed, but Corporal "don't panic ! don't panic !" Jones can have his moments as well. I am guessing Jones and Blind tonight, but not sure. Maybe Jose will spring a surprise and play all 3, but I doubt that.

Norris · May 24, 2017

I just realized that if we win the EL, we could go on and face RM/Juve at the Super Cup. What a tantalizing prospect that would be.

Yagami · May 24, 2017

groovyalbert said:
I heard it was concussion with the keeper? Was found wandering around Stockholm in the early hours saying "Onana, what's my name?'

.... I'll close the door on the way out.

Thank you! The nerves are already killing me and this joke gave me some much needed, erm, lightheartedness!

Adebesi · May 24, 2017

ilovethisgameahahah said:
-------------Romero------------
Valencia--Jones--Blind--Darmian
-------Pogba---------Herrera-----
Mkhi----------Mata--------Lingard
-------------Rashford--------------

This team would make me very happy. In an ideal world Id have DDG in goal, but other than that, this is the team I would play.

Vault Dweller · May 24, 2017

Tommy said:
I know in light of recent events a football match might seem insignificant, but in times like this, every little thing could possibly mean a lot. For that alone, I'll be rooting for United for the first time in my life tomorrow night. For Manchester, I hope you pull it off.

Best of luck.

Class post and sentiment man, cheers.

Vault Dweller · May 24, 2017

Buzzing for this in work and getting an early finish, cannot wait. Think it will be a tight and edgy game but we can do it. Come on boys bring the trophy home not just for United, but for Manchester.

Giant Midget · May 24, 2017

Today is a right-off at work. Absolutely cannot concentrate.

Let's do this United!

AN17 · May 24, 2017

Roosney said:
Join the club mate.

I'm usually among the first at the club, but today for some reason I'm unusally calm.

Lowkey · May 24, 2017

Giant Midget said:
Today is a right-off at work. Absolutely cannot concentrate.

Let's do this United!

really hope the boys can pull it off tonight

whatwha · May 24, 2017

Interesting, the bookies aren't expecting a lot of goals tonight. 1.66 odds on 2 goals or less.

Adisa · May 24, 2017

Any team news for Ajax?

Needham · May 24, 2017

What did you dream about last night? And what do you think it portends for the final? Please share below and don't skimp on details. Because people love hearing about other people's dreams in great detail. Last night , I dreamed about an old friend walking down a road which I think was out of a film. Think it means we're on the right path. Then again, it's a recurring dream and I've had it on nights when we've lost, won and drawn the game the next day. Not very helpful, I know. Nervous.

daveoliver91 · May 24, 2017

TBH I would love to see him dressed in our kit. However, I think he is talking too much to the press and this can really upset his actual club (At. Madrid) and he could be in trouble if finally stays in Madrid.

However, I hope Atletico won't have to face the ban, we'll win tonight and we'll be able to sign him, cause he would be a really good sign for us and finally we would be able to compete for everything.

Fingers crossed. But first... Let's win tonight!!

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