Tottenham Hotspur 0:3 Manchester United

LoneStar · Oct 27, 2021

I would be very interested to see if he benches all the big names and plays fringe players like Lingard, VDB, Baily, Telles.

But no way he's doing that. Imagine these fringe players realising they are only called upon cause he is likely a dead man walking. And benching the big names is a shortcut for getting sacked faster imo, there'll be massive unrest if he benches Bruno, Ronaldo etc.

Both managers want to avoid defeat. Both will go very conservative. Can see this being a draw.

LoneStar · Oct 27, 2021

Valencia Shin Crosses said:
Ronaldo, Cavani
Sancho, DVB, Fred, Lingard
Shaw, Varane, Lindelof, AWB

That's what I'd roll out. Don't fecking press high because we suck at it, hit them on the break. Let Sancho and Lingard play freely behind the two strikers in possession.

Knowing Ole it'll probably be Ronaldo, Cavani, Rashford, Bruno and the good ole 4231

That team has zero pace to hit on the break.

sunama · Oct 27, 2021

There have been many sarcastic jokes in this thread, but this is definitely my favourite:

Ayoba said:
Any news on Varane?

McGrathsipan said:
He handed in his notice

sunama · Oct 27, 2021

For those thinking that OGS will bench his favourites - he has not done this in 3 years, why on Earth do any of you think he'll do it now?
He will pick the worst players who played in our last match - Maguire, Shaw, AWB, McT, Fred, Bruno, etc.

McGrathsipan · Oct 27, 2021

sunama said:
There have been many sarcastic jokes in this thread, but this is definitely my favourite:

Giggsy13 · Oct 27, 2021

I would love to see some bold selections from Ole. Drop McFred, Maguire and Rashford. Give chances to Matic, VDB, Bailly and Sancho. You can’t persist with rewarding mediocrity.

Valencia Shin Crosses · Oct 27, 2021

LoneStar said:
That team has zero pace to hit on the break.

Ronaldo Cavani, Sancho, and Lingard aren’t slow…

Also it’s about playing in space not just hoofing the ball to one player. Lingard was dominant on the counter for West Ham last year. The only guy that would really up the pace is Rashford but I opted for a better striker up top and Sancho over him for better technique and creativity.

Valencia Shin Crosses · Oct 27, 2021

sunama said:
For those thinking that OGS will bench his favourites - he has not done this in 3 years, why on Earth do any of you think he'll do it now?
He will pick the worst players who played in our last match - Maguire, Shaw, AWB, McT, Fred, Bruno, etc.

Yeah I don’t think he will bench the favplayers,it’s more wishful thinking because I won’t watch if we turn up with the same formation and lineup.

Plant0x84 · Oct 27, 2021

This has got to be a free pass hasn’t it? He can ‘rest’ a few stars with Atalanta in mind mid week, and hand opportunity to impress to a few fringe players. If they are not doing it he can call his stars off the bench.

Marcus · Oct 28, 2021

Lingard has to play. He is a goal threat and someone who tracks back. With Bruno playing risky balls and both Ronaldo and him not tracking back, it is obvious we will turn over the ball in dangerous positions and be caught on the break.

Chip · Oct 28, 2021

Plant0x84 said:
This has got to be a free pass hasn’t it? He can ‘rest’ a few stars with Atalanta in mind mid week, and hand opportunity to impress to a few fringe players. If they are not doing it he can call his stars off the bench.

A free pass? What are you on about? Spurs are most likely our biggest rival for the final top four spot this season.

darko · Oct 28, 2021

Giggsy13 said:
I would love to see some bold selections from Ole. Drop McFred, Maguire and Rashford. Give chances to Matic, VDB, Bailly and Sancho. You can’t persist with rewarding mediocrity.

Someone likes Shaw. Are you related?

Waynne · Oct 28, 2021

Marcus said:
Lingard has to play. He is a goal threat and someone who tracks back. With Bruno playing risky balls and both Ronaldo and him not tracking back, it is obvious we will turn over the ball in dangerous positions and be caught on the break.

I've been asking for Jesse to feature in this side since his return from loan. He's looked impressive and always gives 100%.

But we'll win this easily. The players will be up for it and Solksjaer will want to prove he's capable of doing the job.

The thing is Solksjaer should still be sacked even if we win. The fate of his managerial career shouldn't hinge on one game.

peridigm · Oct 28, 2021

Ole is never going to make a lot of changes. That would mean he does not trust half the squad which is rubbish. Instead, he's going to dig his heals in and play the same team with 1-2 rotated.
We'll probably see Varane back and possibly Matic partnering Fred. The front will be Rashford Ronaldo Greenwood or Rashford Ronaldo Sancho. Everyone else keeps their place except Pogba. In fact, I bet Pogba doesn't even make the bench. gotcha

smi11ie · Oct 28, 2021

Result depends on Ole's approach to the game. I can see Utd getting a result if Ole sets up to counter attack. If he decides to press high then I think Utd will lose. I don't think he will change formation and it will be the same team with Verane coming in for Lindy.

I suspect he is going to keep with the press that is "so close" to working, therefore, I think Utd will lose 2-1.

Giggsy13 · Oct 28, 2021

darko said:
Someone likes Shaw. Are you related?

Shaw is not the problem, Maguire is absolute shite.

DRJosh · Oct 28, 2021

I would like us to win but I wouldn't be too devastated if we lose, if it means we hasten Ole's exit.

3 games shouldn't determine his future. There are several other data points in his years with us that prove his lack of ability.

DRJosh · Oct 28, 2021

Giggsy13 said:
Shaw is not the problem, Maguire is absolute shite.

Agreed. Shaw shouldn't be expected to cover for Maguire all the time. he doesn't have full faith in Maguire's ability to guard his area which leads him to be out of position

FatTails · Oct 28, 2021

I think people are underestimating how bad Spurs are. They’re hopeless.

Nicoseth · Oct 28, 2021

If leicester can hand our asses to us then spurs definitely can, and I fully expect them to. 2-0 to spurs.

CallyRed · Oct 28, 2021

It will be a barn storming 0-0

Adisa · Oct 28, 2021

Won't be surprised to see the same starting XI.

Ixion · Oct 28, 2021

The only big name Ole has the balls to drop is Pogba while always then bringing him on after an hour. Based on the performances of the last few games AWB, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, and even Fernandes, Greenwood, and Ronaldo couldn't argue with being benched.

Plant0x84 · Oct 28, 2021

Chip said:
A free pass? What are you on about? Spurs are most likely our biggest rival for the final top four spot this season.

I just mean team selection wise, as everybody is so fed up with Oles ‘first 11’. A few changes and bringing in the right people will fire up the fan base again even if we lose, and if it doesn’t work he can go back to type for Atalanta.
I don’t believe Spurs will be anywhere near the top 4 again this year.

Smores · Oct 28, 2021

I'm just going to have to watch this with the state of mind that the points are for the next manager.

The idea that a result here saves Ole is too grim. If we win our next 7 or something then I'll allow some hope...maybe.

AngeloHenriquez · Oct 28, 2021

Everyone dreading the XI incase he picks the same starting team but in reality that isn't the issue, it's how they play, if they decide to really get stuck in and fight then I don't care who plays frankly, I just don't want this half arsed, bumping into each other clown show..

I actually think we will get a decent performance here..

Revan · Oct 28, 2021

Nunos' speech pre-match: "Lads, it's United".

AndySmith1990 · Oct 28, 2021

Can't say I'm bothered about the formation or the team selection, as that never seems to make much difference to the performance. For me the fascinating part will be seeing how the players respond after everything that's gone on during the last week.

Forevergiggs1 · Oct 28, 2021

Tom Cato said:
Every poster here who hope we lose against Tottenham:

I'll buy you a Manchester City jersey and have your name printed on it, free of charge. Simply dm me your name and adress and I'll have it shipped. All you have to do is post a picture wearing it.

Every single one of us, including yourself knows that Ole is no where good enough to be Uniteds manager. Even if he should win at Spurs, gets a result at Atlanta and draws against City it's going to solve nothing. Myself personally if it means defeat at Spurs to finally get rid of him then I'd gladly take it. At United a couple of good games and it extends his tenure for another couple of months and solves nothing. So what Is the point?

Mickeza · Oct 28, 2021

Tom Cato said:
Every poster here who hope we lose against Tottenham:

I'll buy you a Manchester City jersey and have your name printed on it, free of charge. Simply dm me your name and adress and I'll have it shipped. All you have to do is post a picture wearing it.

I would love a poll asking “do you want us to beat Spurs?” - think it could be quite enlightening. It does seem like I’m on an opposition forum half the time.

Forevergiggs1 · Oct 28, 2021

Plant0x84 said:
I just mean team selection wise, as everybody is so fed up with Oles ‘first 11’. A few changes and bringing in the right people will fire up the fan base again even if we lose, and if it doesn’t work he can go back to type for Atalanta.
I don’t believe Spurs will be anywhere near the top 4 again this year.

Definitely agree Spurs won't be anywhere near top 4 but there's no way in the world that a defeat would fire up our fanbase no matter who he plays. Ole is standing on the gallows and the only way to stop the lever being pulled would be a convincing win.

Tom Cato · Oct 28, 2021

Forevergiggs1 said:
Every single one of us, including yourself knows that Ole is no where good enough to be Uniteds manager. Even if he should win at Spurs, gets a result at Atlanta and draws against City it's going to solve nothing. Myself personally if it means defeat at Spurs to finally get rid of him then I'd gladly take it. At United a couple of good games and it extends his tenure for another couple of months and solves nothing. So what Is the point?

A Manchester United fan who will be happy we lose a game. Nice.

Forevergiggs1 · Oct 28, 2021

Tom Cato said:
A Manchester United fan who will be happy we lose a game. Nice.

A Man Utd fan who would be happy sticking with mediocrity knowing we're going no where under him, even nicer. Short term pain for long time gain.

Tom Cato · Oct 28, 2021

Forevergiggs1 said:
A Man Utd fan who would be happy sticking with mediocrity knowing we're going no where under him, even nicer. Short term pain for long time gain.

I can't really fathom any fan not cheering for the club when we play. What a sad state of affairs.

pratyush_utd · Oct 28, 2021

peridigm said:
Ole is never going to make a lot of changes. That would mean he does not trust half the squad which is rubbish. Instead, he's going to dig his heals in and play the same team with 1-2 rotated.
We'll probably see Varane back and possibly Matic partnering Fred. The front will be Rashford Ronaldo Greenwood or Rashford Ronaldo Sancho. Everyone else keeps their place except Pogba. In fact, I bet Pogba doesn't even make the bench. gotcha

Pogba is suspended

captain666 · Oct 28, 2021

Can we play with 2 goalkeepers?

SuperiorXI · Oct 28, 2021

---------------------DDG
AWB Varane Maguire Shaw Telles
--------Matic Fred McTominay
--------------------Jones
--------------------Bailly

Forevergiggs1 · Oct 28, 2021

Tom Cato said:
I can't really fathom any fan not cheering for the club when we play. What a sad state of affairs.

Every single one of us here would like nothing better than for Ole to take us back to the top but as 90% of the fans don't think it's possible why continue? Sad state of affairs indeed. Let me put it another way. Do you think Ole will win us the PL? If the answer is no why delay the inevitable? We all know our board don't have a clue about running a football club. A few wins and sacking him is put on the back-burner for another few months. It's a never ending circle. If 1 defeat means speeding that process up then I'd take it.

Just because the next manager might not win us the league there's no point in sticking with someone who we know won't win us the league. It's not that complicated.

Robbie Boy · Oct 28, 2021

There's zero chance we lose this, imo. Unfortunately it just prolongs the circus around the club. Every single rival fan will be well and truly cheering us on. How absolutely fecking pathetic is that.

lenny_1248 · Oct 28, 2021

Remember when in 2019/2020 Ole had Tottenham and City in 2 consecutive games? And people said that Jose and Pep would destroy him and he would be sacked.
History is about to repeat itself.
Ole's at the wheel, guys.

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