We're fecked if one of Pogba/Herrera get injured imo.
I wouldn't have been against 2 midfield signings, but we definitely need 1.
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I wouldn't have been against 2 midfield signings, but we definitely need 1.
Wow, you are under the thumb. I wouldn't broadcast that mate tbh
Wondering why Mitchell didn't play...
It's another game under their belts, so that's a plus, but we are still too negative when we take the lead, & given its only a warm up, that's a bit concerning. Also, our midfield play is still a bit ponderous and low risk.
Because Mourinho doesn't care about the friendlies' results.
Also, maybe he was trying to give Martial more chances to impress.
Why do our players always look like they secretly hate playing football?
One of Dier/Matic (preferably Matic out of those two, preferably Fabinho above both), Perisic and a full back. We need all three really, but certainly need cover in the centre and a starter up front.
Brutal.Missing Van Gaal right now, tbh. #FreeLVG
I imagine he's thinking the same.
Jose didn't seem very happy that the players seemingly didn't give a shit in the 2nd half.
Game of two halves for me, we were half decent in the first half and then for some reason we went crap against the Real Madrid Youth team.
I half wonder if this was a plan for Jose, he told the team to go out and just get some fitness in, dont worry about the result because come the Super Cup he wants the team to play to different tactics and perform to beat them to the cup.
I half wonder if this was a plan for Jose, he told the team to go out and just get some fitness in, dont worry about the result because come the Super Cup he wants the team to play to different tactics and perform to beat them to the cup.
I've been working all summer and now I finally have time off, and I kinda promised her all the romantic stuff and more attention. Thankfully it's just friendlies, but she doesn't need to know that.
She sounds needy as feck. I hope she gives you as good as you give for your sake anyway.
The problem is it's almost the same squad. Zlatan out for Lukaku and a defender who looks like he will need time to settle is adding nothing to the squad.
We need 3 players. A LB, midfielder and winger this shit should have been sorted by now.
We need 3 players. A LB, midfielder and winger this shit should have been sorted by now.
Even the likes of Bale and Benzema didn't do anything. Bale was even worse than lingard tbf. TFM contained him very well.
How the bugger Mourinho got two trophies out of this bunch I'll never know. Jose and the pussycats.
Yeah, my bad, sorry for assuming.
That may have been one of the worst penalty shootouts Ive ever seen. Lindleofs penalty-jesus 
Theo Hernandez looks quite handy doesnt he? Id almost forgotten Kovacic existed.
Poor second half from us, the midfield seemed all over the place with Pogba trying to do everything and not having a very good game. Luckily only a friendly.
On the positive side Pereiras energy was great to see.
Theo Hernandez looks quite handy doesnt he? Id almost forgotten Kovacic existed.
Poor second half from us, the midfield seemed all over the place with Pogba trying to do everything and not having a very good game. Luckily only a friendly.
On the positive side Pereiras energy was great to see.
The proper way to watch these wonderful pens:
Probably not a good idea to play City, Barca, and RM (twice) in pre-season - they'll be knackered come start of the season.
Wow. Kudos!!
What is more intense? Being player or manager in front of such a crowd? can you hear crowd or do you soon zone out?
Never come close to such an experience! I've done conference presentation to 2000 people but 10000 is another level!
Didn't see the game, what was the nature of Herrera's injury?
He got kneed
Playing is definitely more intense. Football is an emotional game and I was an emotional player. You've gotta dial it back a bit as a coach.
I've never paid much attention to the crowd once the game has started, except to say that no matter the crowd size, I could always hear 1 person in the stands... my dad. Everyone else was just white noise, but I could hear exactly what he'd say lol
The beard and short sleeve shirt
Burley complains about everything. It's his trademark
Jose said it was very painful, verbatum - 'Maybe ribs, maybe muscle...'
The sub was precaution so he could be okay after all.
I know
feck Fellaini
what a load of crap that was... But a win is a win and despite being out worked by a bunch of kids, which to be fair was predictable as they would get more naturally fit and sharp faster than lads a little older. It was a wee bit the reverse in the first half when our pace caugh them a little rusty, it was a good work out and should have us not too cocky thinking we are world beaters just yet.
Might focus Woody too
Might focus Woody too
I was at the game.
It was pretty hot, the sun was right above Levi stadium. Wasn't really surprising that the players didn't want to exert themselves. It was a dead match all around, but s decent experience for 110 bucks
It was pretty hot, the sun was right above Levi stadium. Wasn't really surprising that the players didn't want to exert themselves. It was a dead match all around, but s decent experience for 110 bucks
I feel really lucky now that I was able to witness the Real - United game in Ann Arbor a few years back for a whooping 20 bucks.
I was at the game pissed at how happy people were over the penalties. Mostly Real fans mind youThey like penalties in USA
I paid 140
. Dont regret it though.Was that Burley? Thought the commentary was horendus. He spent the second half talking about how great the Real kids where and how crap United's more experience players where. Also on about the crowd being pro Real and the The United fans being out sung. Where as the crowd scenes looked like it was majority United fans to me.
Jeez lucky you. I bought my ticket last minute as I was in the Bay Area for the weekend. I think the cheapest was around 50 bucks and those were nosebleed seats
I'm sure you had good seats though. I was hoping for more of a spectacle but the afternoon sun was beating down hard.I paid 140
The chelsea match in Minneapolis was a much better experience last summer. Despite it being in summer, that new stadium has a roof and is air conditioned.
Wow, didn't the game change when Real Madrid introduced their youth team. They were all over us like a pack of pit bulls. They didn't give us an inch in possession, and for long periods we couldn't even get it off them. They had 5 missing from Spain's under 21 team too apparently. These guys will dominate for another decade. I shudder to think how many CLs they have to their name by then.
Our lack of mobility and agility in midfield was exposed against good opposition, once again. Our pedestrian midfield was nowhere in the 2nd half. And we're going to bring Matic in as well! Lol.
I wish we concentrated on bringing in quality young players like Real Madrid. Filling in the gaps with 28 years old journeyman will only put us further behind.
Our lack of mobility and agility in midfield was exposed against good opposition, once again. Our pedestrian midfield was nowhere in the 2nd half. And we're going to bring Matic in as well! Lol.
I wish we concentrated on bringing in quality young players like Real Madrid. Filling in the gaps with 28 years old journeyman will only put us further behind.