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Anyone worked out his 'philosophy' yet?!
Pass it around for the craic, when we go behind, hoof it as hard and long as you canAnyone worked out his 'philosophy' yet?!
What has Liverpools defence got to do with it? FWIW, I think Liverpools 1st choice CB pairing is better than any combo we can throw together. Skertel and Sakho look very strong together. We can't boost such confidence in any of our CB's.Sorry, but people were saying Liverpool's defence was an absolute shambles earlier in the season. Now Rodgers has them looking rock solid. Van Gaal, supposed genius that he is, should be making more of the tools at his disposal.
He is a very good manager and a ruthless guy, maybe he hasn't shown that for many here at United, but still no need to rewrite everything he has done. Also it seems like the job is much more difficult than anyone here can imagine. A lot of here though back 4 is the answer, it was wrong. Or playing Di Maria as midfielder, caf favorite Herrera or legend Rooney as striker and we are still shit. The players should all do much better, I am really disappointed how some of them perform and if it goes on like that you will see more ruthlessnees from LvG in the summer.Calling it now,
1. Chelsea
2. City
3. Arsenal
4. Liverpool
5. Spurs
6. United/Southampton
7. United/Southampton
I have 0 confidence in LVG, he's Just not a very good manger he's certainly not the ruthless guy we expected.
Short sighted tho. Arsenal and Liverpool have always been the main threats to the top 4.Tottenham dropping points, Southampton losing, still 4th, not that bad for me.
Yes, before kick-off I would have taken a draw in both games but with ten minutes to go and Spurs losing 0-2 a draw turns into a great result for them and a point gained on us.I still expected Spurs to win it before the game, so a draw is ok. Yeah Liverpool gained those points because we are playing like shit, especially away. If we continue like that, it doesn't matter how the other teams are doing, because most likely everyone around us will overtake our team. In the end our form needs to improve, then we can increase the gap to pool imo. Arsenal and Tottenham will drop points like they do all season and Liverpool could struggle with EL football and a lot of big games in the next weeks too.
Agreed.Liverpool winning is way worse than Southampton winning, not sure how people can say today's results were good. It's been a fecking disastrous weekend.
The last time we won at Anfield, they went down to 10 men and still dominated us. I honestly don't hold much hope.Liverpool aren't City or Chelsea. We are well able to go to Anfield and win. Everyone is too negative. I don't think it's realistic either.
I'm almost 100% certain sure Liverpool will beat us by at least 2 goals. On current form of both teams they are miles ahead.Liverpool aren't City or Chelsea. We are well able to go to Anfield and win. Everyone is too negative. I don't think it's realistic either.
I agree. I just don't see us being able to pry him away from Madrid.Klopp's season has been strange - clubs unpicked his tactics and his players have looked dreadful in some games. I think he suffered most from post-WC blues. Since the winter break they have looked more lively. I just don't think we can experiment anymore, but matching candidates to our priorities. It should be a manager who has abilities and vision like Ancelotti.
We usually play shit at Anfield even at our peak.Liverpool aren't City or Chelsea. We are well able to go to Anfield and win. Everyone is too negative. I don't think it's realistic either.
It's all speculation until the end of the season, but a lot can and will happen. I'm optimistic, god knows why, and I think we'll get 3rd or fourth with Arsenal/Liverpool taking the other spot.Calling it now,
1. Chelsea
2. City
3. Arsenal
4. Liverpool
5. Spurs
6. United/Southampton
7. United/Southampton
If we do well in the cup I might agree with you but otherwise I still believe 3/4 is up for grabs. LVG will show his experience in March/April, and that should give us an edge. At some point this squad of players is going to turnover the opposition - let's hope it's sooner than next season.It's all speculation until the end of the season, but a lot can and will happen. I'm optimistic, god knows why, and I think we'll get 3rd or fourth with Arsenal/Liverpool taking the other spot.
Southampton and Spurs really don't worry me.
We certainly can beat them, but on current form I wouldn't feel at all confident going to Anfield.Liverpool aren't City or Chelsea. We are well able to go to Anfield and win. Everyone is too negative. I don't think it's realistic either.
Well I'm almost certain arsenal will finish above us now they are playing too well and hitting form at the right time, same can be said for Liverpool.It's all speculation until the end of the season, but a lot can and will happen. I'm optimistic, god knows why, and I think we'll get 3rd or fourth with Arsenal/Liverpool taking the other spot.
Southampton and Spurs really don't worry me.
Start one, the caf love a poll We're not fickle at all.Itching to start another poll re: what people think of LVG if we don't get top 4...i.e. sack or stick?
There already was one I'm sure. Most said sack.Itching to start another poll re: what people think of LVG if we don't get top 4...i.e. sack or stick?
haha done - am geninely interested to gauge thoughts.Start one, the caf love a poll We're not fickle at all.
What have you seen from us that makes you think we can get 3rd? I'd be frankly amazed if we managed to finish in that position. More likely 5th IMO.It's all speculation until the end of the season, but a lot can and will happen. I'm optimistic, god knows why, and I think we'll get 3rd or fourth with Arsenal/Liverpool taking the other spot.
Southampton and Spurs really don't worry me.
I dont see anyone here panicking or as hopeless as they were last season. People think that their hopes and expectations have not been met by the manager. Taking into account the squad and the money LvG has at his disposal, current position of the Reds does not look inspiring. Looking at the fixtures in the next couple of months, the run of 3-4 consecutive runs seems to be too optimistic. Hopefully, LvG will prove me and many other fans, who have some question marks about him, wrong.Everyone step back, breathe and if you're still panicking give yourself a slap.
A lot of games to go and football to be played, Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs have european football to contend with as well. It's not far fetched to think they'll drop points that they shouldn't as well as picking up some injuries along the way.
If we can go on a run of even 3/4 consecutive wins, we'll be feeling a lot more comfortable.
Somebody report Glaston for having second account.One thing I will say is that Liverpool and Arsenal both have tough games at the weekend. Arsenal will probably win, but if they draw and Liverpool also draw/lose to City, then (providing we win), we could be 2 points ahead of Arsenal and 4-5 points ahead of Liverpool (our GD really means 4.5 or 5.5 points ahead). So, despite this weekend being shit from almost every aspect, there are positives if you want to look for them.
Somebody report Glaston for having second account.
Our away form is worse than 2011, and that is an achievement in itself, and we are just getting by at old Trafford. I just don't see us making the top 4, if a poor swansea side can do the double over us, any half decent side could beat us. We will not make the top 4, if our away from continues, I can see 6th or 7th again. Especially when we have players relying on reputations than formI don't really think there was a better or worse result today in the Liverpool game. I've been expecting Southampton to fall away at any time, and they never do. They have a very solid defence, and were undone today by an unstoppable wondergoal and an unfortunate slip from a largely inexperienced player. I thought they were the better side today, and I don't expect them to slip away like West Ham have. They will definitely pick up plenty of wins in the next 12 games and keep putting pressure on the top 4. They have a great style of play despite losing today, and I see them as just as much of a threat as Liverpool and Spurs.
After a dismal defeat yesterday, to still be in the top 4 at the end of the weekend is pretty good really. We just need to keep doing that, regardless of what happens us around us.
We can't beat anyone at all away. And plus Liverpool always raise their game against us and they're anyway in good form. A draw at Anfield would be amazing really.Liverpool aren't City or Chelsea. We are well able to go to Anfield and win. Everyone is too negative. I don't think it's realistic either.
Yea hahaha swansea done the double over us, swansea of all teams. I wonder how many wins we have had away from home? Oh yes another stat, van gaal has never won a game from a losing position in the PL home and away, and people expect we can make the top 4We can't beat anyone at all away. And plus Liverpool always raise their game against us and they're anyway in good form. A draw at Anfield would be amazing really.
I am not sure we are predictable at the momentWe can't beat anyone at all away. And plus Liverpool always raise their game against us and they're anyway in good form. A draw at Anfield would be amazing really.
The problem is not getting destroyed by top teams, the problem is? We do not recover games and win them, it is crucial under the current United team we score the first goal, or we don't win. If we go into percentages, I say 80% of teams will take points off United away from homeI am not sure we are predictable at the moment
A lot of talk here that a good team will smash us when we play like that etc..
But it was the same in the first half and then we got a point against Chelsea, smashed Pool and managed somehow to win at Arsenal and Southampton despite playing shit. I can see us getting smashed against a very good side but I wouldn't be shocked if we get 3 points at Anfield. I think we will surprise some people in the big games.
Indeed. And I think City will beat them too.No need to panic. Next up, we need to beat Sunderland and City to beat Liverpool. Don't look further than that.