The Taurean
looks like a chipmunk
Last 2 defeats was hard to take considering we should have been kicking on after PSG Leipzig results. Let's see what the backroom puts out today and response of the players.
We have field 11 players.Doesn't mean much when he continues to start other underperforming players though. Where's the consistency.
If results aren’t good it’s not much of a message, he’s back to picking less talented players because it’s easier and they’ll run around more. It’s a short term fix and may get job done today but considering how long he’s been in the job it’s not good enough.I am glad he’s sending a clear message re Pogba consistently now.
Another Morrison.Not behaving himself by the sounds of it
Too trueOf course he won’t go. We are stuck with him until top four is lost. Going by the poll, that’s exactly what the majority of posters on here want too.
He should never have been appointed in the first place.
I do agree with a horses for courses approach but think he is picking the wrong horses for the wrong courses. Pogba shouldn’t start a match that’s another team’s cup final like that Istanbul match, he’ll be outworked. But against that workmanlike Everton midfield, perhaps that IS the time to use him, no one’s running beyond him there I feel. It’s confusing. Certainly he can’t be relied on as a focal point in the team. If that’s the message to him, that he needs to do more, I’m all for it.Doesn't mean much when he continues to start other underperforming players though. Where's the consistency.
That's true, but the larger point about inflexibility in the front three is a major issue. Two guys like Rashford and Martial should be very flexible to play on either side when necessary. There's absolutely no reason why either cannot perform in a wide right position. If you can only shine in inverted roles then that's a problem.Cavani isn’t fit and starting him risks real injury. Did you see his most recent cameo? He looked like he was struggling even to keep his balance at times.
Bubble I think, if he's showing no signs then it's OK to train within the bubble. Plus he'll need to get up to speed after missing training.Why was he with the squad last night then.
He's been much better. Actually contributing goals and assists rather than giving pens away repeatedly.Fernandes is seemingly bulletproof too, despite not really being any better than Pogba this season.
I reckon if the other personnel were right they could be the new Yorke and Cole as a two. I don’t really see either as a winger, we could play to their strengths more!That's true, but the larger point about inflexibility in the front three is a major issue. Two guys like Rashford and Martial should be very flexible to play on either side when necessary. There's absolutely no reason why either cannot perform in a wide right position. If you can only shine in inverted roles then that's a problem.
Ah okay, well yeah that is still decent, especially in a team with minimal attacking set up like ours. He would probably be quite productive in a well drilled attack.Drops down to 5 goals and 12 assists. Which is about 0.55~ per game. Still pretty decent for an attacking midfielder!
It has been hinted that they have done it so he doesn't have to go away with Brazil. Not sure they will get away with that.Bubble I think, if he's showing no signs then it's OK to train within the bubble. Plus he'll need to get up to speed after missing training.
Oh look I haven't a fecking clue about this Covid isolation bullshit. My boy's team can't train outside but he can go to school with the same bunch and sit in a fecking class room
Perhaps. I think given how long Pogba’s been at the club, by the standards of his position in the wage hierarchy, he’s the one who isn’t good enough. Those wages could go on a serious player if Pogba left.If results aren’t good it’s not much of a message, he’s back to picking less talented players because it’s easier and they’ll run around more. It’s a short term fix and may get job done today but considering how long he’s been in the job it’s not good enough.
This is exactly the reason why I want VDB to be in the starting 11 alongside Bruno.Too much pressure on Bruno to be the sole provider of assists with that lineup.
What if he has a bad game?
No one reliable has said that. Don't spread rumours. We don't know why he is outNot behaving himself by the sounds of it
Dare to dream! I'd take Mark Robins and Choccy at this point.I reckon if the other personnel were right they could be the new Yorke and Cole as a two. I don’t really see either as a winger, we could play to their strengths more!
Because we have a woefully incompetent CEO and board who shouldn't have given Ole the job in the first place and are now too scared to get rid of him because he's a legendAre we genuinely 4 points above the relegation zone after 9 games? How is this manager still here?
I like itElectrician vs PE teacher. Clash of the titans
Not this one tbh. He doesn't make us better and he doesn't us worse at the same timeAny team without Pobga is a better team.
If he hasn’t played there’s no way he gets into the National side anywayIt has been hinted that they have done it so he doesn't have to go away with Brazil. Not sure they will get away with that.
Oh I know mate. A dreadful player. But Mata on the right is like playing with 10 men. Then again, the same can be said for James. Jeez, we really are in a state aren’t we.James? He's had some woeful run outs this season
Course he will. Under PochPogba is by his own words not in his best form, so I don´t think there is any complaints from him being benched. Pogba will be back stronger later in the season.
most likely slow zombie sideways and backwards passingWhat to expect?
Understand that, but I suppose if he did that it would make no difference - probably did that throughout the summer to no avail. Switched to normative learning!Rather than throwing games away with dodgy sections just to make a point, it might be easier for Ole to just call Woodward up and say "where is my right winger, Ed - you had one job to do, you useless cretin."
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