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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
I have no clue why Fergie played this formation at home.
Well it only works with the right players. Scholes doesn't usually click in a 4-3-3. A more dynamic player like Anderson is able to link the midfield and the attack better.
You thought tonights performance was convincing than?
Because if they scored an away goal, then all bets were off.
Is 442 with Ronaldo in the side really 442
We were all over them first half and got a deserved goal. All they could do is try shots from range.
In the second half we played on the counter and with a bit more composure should have finished them off.
Good performance, good tactics.
Can't ask for much more.
We were shite second half to be fair. All over the place. Only looked good when we reverted to two up front. Unfortunately we will never play 4-4-2 in Europe I fear, despite the fact we have gone out every year playing every formation but.
Composure is not a word I would use to describe the second half to be honest. Lost count of the amount of mis placed passes
If anyone thinks that was a good performance over a very mediocre side over two legs, they're living in cloud cuckoo land.
I thought we were very solid against an excellent team.
Lyon aren't mediocre, but you;re right it wasn't a great performance.
I don't like it when we play 4-3-3. It's better to play 4-4-2 and twat the opposition.
Although at the back we were feckin mint.
Again.
Again.
Ferie out
French football is bobbins.
Give it a restFerie out
Back from the game already?
Agree with everything you say there except the bit about performance. Performance and tactics were fine. The only problems was we were unbelievably sloppy in possession, throughout the second half. We would have been gash, no matter what formation we played.
By the way, for those who think we finished 442? We didn't. Hope this helps.
True but they've won how many French championships in a row. They've always done well in the champions league as well. And they looked a very good team today.
Exactly. Though we're good apart from one or two stray passes.
Hmmm... we'll have to agree to disagree.
I thought we did well, would've been a different story if we didn't feck around in the final third.
One or two? More like 10 or 20!
I know I'm a stats geek but I'd love to see some pass completion % for tonight.
Lyon are not a great side by any means. They are a decent side with a couple of dangerous players. We play stronger sides in the prem and batter them.
I am delighted to see us go through, but if thats how we are going to perform, then I am not exactly looking forward to the next round.
The thing that frustrates me most about our European performances is that we pay too much respect to mediocre sides like Lille, Villareal, Copenhagen and to an extent Lyon. We are much better than these sides and if we play to our strengths we should batter them like we do with most prem teams outside the top 4.
I am delighted to see us go through, but if thats how we are going to perform, then I am not exactly looking forward to the next round.
The thing that frustrates me most about our European performances is that we pay too much respect to mediocre sides like Lille, Villareal, Copenhagen and to an extent Lyon. We are much better than these sides and if we play to our strengths we should batter them like we do with most prem teams outside the top 4.
They've always been talked up to do well in the champions league but never have
We were slow and conservative which gave them the momentum, better teams will exploit
Lyone are streets ahead of any PL side outside the top 4.
Cock, Villa and Everton would give them a good kicking
They've had three quarter finals and a last sixteen since 2003. Another round of sixteen this season as well.
That's not a whole lot worse than United's record over the past five or six years.
it worked today
can't say how excited I was about the starting line up when he palyed anderson carrick fletch and nani
going for form over experience
can't say how excited I was about the starting line up when he palyed anderson carrick fletch and nani
going for form over experience
Our record in the past 5-6 years (until last year) is average
Yes all true, but they aren't half the team they were 2-3 years back.
Did we not play 4-5-1 against Roma at home last season ?
I still fancy us this year.
We need a kick up the arse at times in Europe, but we've a great squad, defense is superb, the best around imo, and up front we have firepower.
We need a kick up the arse at times in Europe, but we've a great squad, defense is superb, the best around imo, and up front we have firepower.
Yes
4-3-3 / 4-5-1 Never works.....
Except when we beat teams 4-0.
Except when we beat teams 4-0.
Or 7-1.