This shots conceded stat is a red herring. We've got the joint 5th best defensive record in the league, conceding 50 goals - same as Villa. Which is impressive if you ask me as our defense has been devastated by injuries and we've been playing...
And I completely disagree with your last point in particular. In fact, I'd say the opposite is true - for those of us who appreciate Bruno, it is about much more than his form over the past year. When he arrived he literally saved Ole's job with...
To read some of the drivel on here you'd think Bruno was having a dire season. 26 goal contributions in what has been, let's face it, an abysmal season for the team is amazing. Still my favorite player at the club.
Shocking? Seriously? Give over. Bruno may have had dips in form but has been overall our best player for as long as he has been here. Even when he hasn't played well, I can usually overlook it as he has earned the right to have some off days...
I think that's valid. Maybe a better way of saying it that they don't buy in to his plan anymore. Either way, I think we're seeing the end of ETH as United manager.
I think they showed plenty of fight for the manager this season. Both liverpool games at OT, Villa at home, other games too when we have been poor but still tried. But today we didn't fight our way into the game, we were lucky to get anything...