£130m and we still cannot defend. THAT is more criminal that De Gea bottling it and turning his back instead of standing strong for their third goal130m wasted on AWB and Maguire
Smalling at his best was a level Maguire has never reached, and it doesn't look like he's getting there anytime soon. Both Smalling and Maguire are good but not great.I personally think Maguire is by far better than Smalling.
Should we trust the same guy who spent 145m on Maguire, AWB and James?Ok, so it wasn't good. This is a shit season anyway, let's just do well in the league, offload Pogba and continue with the rebuild. Bigger picture people!
Yes? Obviously. I mean Bruno sticks out like a sore thumb for us, nullify him and we're toothless. However, how their solution to Bruno didn't get booked is questionable as the other yellows handed out were soft most of them. We ended up with 5 or 6 yellows I think?You mean their manager worked out who the danger man was?
Those are decent signing. Pogba alone was 100 mil. and is much worse. We got ourselves in this situation. I am not thrilled we have to spend this much, but we have no other choice.Should we trust the same guy who spent 145m on Maguire, AWB and James?
I watched almost all Smalling’s matches last season and he made many costly mistakes. If we look at last season I would say Maguire was much better. This season is hard to say, as Maguire started bad and Smalling has got been injured so much that he has hardly played.Smalling at his best was a level Maguire has never reached, and it doesn't look like he's getting there anytime soon. Both Smalling and Maguire are good but not great.
seriously? Pogba lack good attitude but at least he's not an average playerThose are decent signing. Pogba alone was 100 mil. and is much worse. We got ourselves in this situation. I am not thrilled we have to spend this much, but we have no other choice.
Its a weak mentality which also shows why the team always bottle it when it comes to the crunch.He’s setup to defend for a draw and forgot that you actually need midfielders who can keep the ball and press themselves. They passed us off the pitch in the first 15 minutes and we looked completely lost.
oles got it wrong again unfortunately.
I agree, Maguire seems to struggle with every other partner. Why is he not the problem by most fans/media?I actually think - and I know most people here will disagree - Lindelof is our best defender. at least he reads the game
Because of the celebrations or the frustration.Why not?
Agreed. The defence at Utd is a joke.That back 5 is mid table PL at best let’s be perfectly honest. If we keep conceding basic goals from crosses and set pieces, our attacking flare becomes almost worthless.
The first 20 mins was unacceptable full stop. I don’t know if it was the different system, lack of desire, players like Shaw reappearing after 5 weeks out or what but something stinks if that’s the best United can offer in the biggest game of the season so far.
He is not getting sacked. I don't think any owner or director would sack him after coming 3rd last season. The only way Ole gets sacked this season if we fail to get a result for about 8 matches straight. That would mean he has lost the players.Do you really think the same now?
We actually do.Those are decent signing. Pogba alone was 100 mil. and is much worse. We got ourselves in this situation. I am not thrilled we have to spend this much, but we have no other choice.
Yeah you have to laugh at those who naively believed he would get the better of them yet againSome actually thought that Ole is better then tuchel and nagelsmann
Yep. Can't argue with that so slapped wrist accepted.Ole ole ole ole ole. Sound familiar? Pots, kettles and all that.
They were both good players when we signed them.Go on Harry, admit it. It is the manager;s
£130m and we still cannot defend. THAT is more criminal that De Gea bottling it and turning his back instead of standing strong for their third goal
Our previous manager got sacked a couple of months after finishing second. What's so great about coming 3rd? Also there's absolutely nothing to celebrate finishing top 4 when you monumentally fail in next season's Champions League anyway.He is not getting sacked. I don't think any owner or director would sack him after coming 3rd last season. The only way Ole gets sacked this season if we fail to get a result for about 8 matches straight. That would mean he has lost the players.
Agree with this. In addition, the squad management and transfer strategy of the defence is shambolic with Jones & Rojo picking up huge salaries for sitting in the stands and TFM, Tuanzebe and Bailly surprising us if they can play 3 games on the run before breaking down with another long term injury. This whole area is a mess and must be a priority for the club going forward.Agreed. The defence at Utd is a joke.
AWB - A FB who in a different era would've been great, but isn't suited to the modern era which is being dominated by players like Davies, TAA and James.
McGurie aka The walking forehead - Too slow and not a good enough reader of the game to get away with it. At his best he is a Gary Cahill type of player i.e. upper midrange PL CB, although on his day can appear in the top end. At European level however, he is suspect as he cannot be as aggressive.
Lindelof - Does somethings quite well but way too passive in the big games and can get bullied by more physical teams. Should really be playing in Spain, Portugal or France or something as he could then allow his strengths to show more.
Shaw - Injuries have ruined the player he could've been. However, this was always a risk when brought as he was injury prone even as a kid. Now a average PL FB. When he leaves, he is heading for West Ham or something.
Telles - Still new to the league and did get covid. Suspect he will prove decent enough, although he is the type of player that looks great/very good if he is in a back line with other great players, but average if surrounded with other average players.
All in all, I still count Utd needing a minimum of two defensive players - CB and RB, whilst there is a strong arguement for two CB's. How this has happened after spending £130m in Summer 2019 is just plain crazy. At least Lindelof will not be a complete waste of money/hit as he will still recoup enough of his initial fee.
It is. When people talk about new players, they seem to always want to RWF and/or a CF, which I can understand but until CB and and attacking RB can be obtained the issues Utd face are still going to be there. On top of that there is also the problem with CM in that they aren't great at transitioning the ball. Essentially until the ball gets to Bruno play is too fragmented which in my opinion is way Utd only seem capable of putting 10-30 minutes of decent/good play together in any given game. Obviously some managers are better/much better than Ole and getting the best out of players who have defects so questions do need to be asked of him, however the squad is fundamentally flawed and requires a serious overhaul if Utd want to get back to the apex of English/European football.Agree with this. In addition, the squad management and transfer strategy of the defence is shambolic with Jones & Rojo picking up huge salaries for sitting in the stands and TFM, Tuanzebe and Bailly surprising us if they can play 3 games on the run before breaking down with another long term injury. This whole area is a mess and must be a priority for the club going forward.
Third was a great achievement given our poor results from August to January. I think we leaped from 6th to 3rd during the restart.Our previous manager got sacked a couple of months after finishing second. What's so great about coming 3rd? Also there's absolutely nothing to celebrate finishing top 4 when you monumentally fail in next season's Champions League anyway.
I don't care if he's got the players backing or not. He's not good enough and the worst thing is we (the ones who are not deluded) knew that right from the start. He's got to go.
Yes bruv, it's over. We are in Europa confirmed.Are we out of the CL even if PSG lose?
Okay thanks mate.Yes bruv, it's over. We are in Europa confirmed.
If PSG lose, their 3rd goal against us at OT will count and they will go ahead.
No at 2 nil does it matter when I did it . Same outcome even if after 6 mins or 13 mins . What's the issue.Be honest: you started this post at 3-0, didn’t you?
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