Was happy with our kids in the second half. They are not all ready for the big time, but I do think that the likes of Perreira can play at the highest level. He adds more pace and confidence, compared to Mata who even when he gets 10 yards of space to run into he wants to slowwwwwww it down. Mata has his moments but he is not a winger. We still have a lot to work on. Don't think we can win with Jones as one of our starting center backs. Also thought Herrera showed a little of what we were missing in the first half. He always makes himself available for the ball. I also think it's worth saying that our play up front was much sharper with Rooney off the pitch.
Manchester United vs FC Barcelona (International Champions Cup)
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Back to the lab to develop another batch of hormone treatments for their next test subject.
My only concern is that we seem to give the ball up too much in possession and that it leads to counterattacks. This needs to be fixed before facing Tottenham.
Oh yes..we can't have a thread without someone criticising Rooney now can we lads? No no was it his first touch or something?
Was just thinking the same, exquisite touch. He looked a lot more comfortable up there and I think his hold up play was superb. Could be a really good option the way we play.
As soon as Januzaj scored the guy streaming changed the channel. Salty as feck
Presume you didn't watch the match thenAdnaan, most undeserved 3-1 victory, ever!
Halilovic might take over....... if he can decide whether he wants to go left or right.
Interesting performance. One both teams could take plenty of positives from. Obv they had all the ball but thought we defended well. Didn't feel like they were cutting through us and our defence was disorganised despite all their possession and shots against the post.
Think they would be much more worried by poor defending from set piece, being carved apart for second and one ball over top causing problems it did for third.
One of the most important things is Darmian v Valencia, if there was even any doubt, is settled. Antonio, Capital One Cup is you.
Think they would be much more worried by poor defending from set piece, being carved apart for second and one ball over top causing problems it did for third.
One of the most important things is Darmian v Valencia, if there was even any doubt, is settled. Antonio, Capital One Cup is you.
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Where's the best place to download the full game??
Get in United!
Chuffed for Lingard and Adnan...
Chuffed for Lingard and Adnan...
As always...
All the moaners singling out Blind prematch and he played fine and looks a better option than Jones the liability at CB.
Wow! From Skysports, stupid write up.
No ways was it aimless, Valencia was definitely playing in Januzaj.
Hope so.
That was mainly because of barcas pressing though, no chance Tottenham can do that. We do need to move the ball out of defence quicker though.
Beautiful. Fecking beautiful.
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Lingard.
Januzaj made the same run earlier in the half too.
HAKUNA MATATA!
1st half a bit of a drag, thought Memphis was better in the 2nd half.
After the subs, enjoyed how fast our attack was underlined nicely by Lingard's goal. Januzaj's was a fabulous control and turn (nice skill if he meant it, great improvisation if he didn't).
After the subs, enjoyed how fast our attack was underlined nicely by Lingard's goal. Januzaj's was a fabulous control and turn (nice skill if he meant it, great improvisation if he didn't).
Good game on our side. Easily controlled the tempo, especially in the second half. We had our chances, hit the post 3 times and just couldn't execute them. Defence was our main weakness throughout the game, the lack of marking on the three goals we conceded was abysmal, but I can't blame them at this early stage. I loved our youngsters performance and want to see Lucho mixing up the lineups even more. Overall it was a good game for both teams.
Were you happy with his performance? I thought he was drab, slow, and had an awful first touch.
What do you make of Halilović btw? Whats the news will Barcelona keep him or will send him on loan?
Raketa run the show today.
This is getting old and predictable. Hopefully we won't beat the current CL champions next pre-season.
Because it'll be us.
Because it'll be us.
My bad @GifLord any chance of Adnan's goal, mate?
That second half team will probably win the League Cup this year if we get a decent draw.
No question. You guys controlled the match and are certainly a class above us. You were also missing two extraordinary players. I am always most impressed how every single player on your side presses the ball. You close down and suffocate the space so well. I wish we could do that, but for some reason we never even try.
Could do. Good run at the F.A. Cup as well.
Was actually on FOX but you probably saw that later.And Jamaicans
Look lads all im saying is..we were a match for them we had a lot of our academy players on tonight and so did they in the second...why so negative? why so surprised? LVG layed down the foundations on how Barca play and he knows them better than anyone..it's no surprise we beat them (although its a pre season friendly ) It still means something and with a lot of activity in the transfer market at the moment (pedro) this does not look good for Barca! (Or Real) I think a lot of these players would like to play in the BPL....But enough of that! Rooney looked good tonight enough with the shite bollocks cnut criticisms!
Our future looks bright!
Apart from the header, he was awful in almost every regard. Why are some people so blind to his bad performances?
cool, cheers
Really enjoyed the game when the kids came on. Pereira, Adnan and Wilson looked all good. Shame Rooney is undroppable
Well of course you did...it doesn't matter if he actually scores?