Andy_Cole
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I feel like we’re better than any opposition.
When we attack we look like scoring.
We’re not desperate anymore.
When we attack we look like scoring.
We’re not desperate anymore.
fecking Pochettino is not a big name outside of Brittish.Yeah its more likely that he won't be made manager for PR reasons. Such as Woodward having a stiffy for a big name like Poch or Zidane.
Would love him over 'I'm too good to win anything other than CL or league' Pochettino.
Really good post and agree.Deserves all the plaudits and then some.
However, I know I'm being greedy here but I'd like to see more control. Specifically midfield control.
If by the end of the season we can impose ourselves against teams like Arsenal/Spurs/City/Liverpool by counter pressing and dominating periods of the game when we're the ones being pressed, that will really impress me.
Conceding possession and playing on the counter attack is extremely pragmatic and all you can hope for after only a month or so coaching, so I get that. It's just Matic, Pogba and Herrera should really be able to dominate midfields one-to-one and control games against Spur's and Arsenal's midfield easily if we set up for it.
Defensively, our line needs to be higher and more aggressive. Then our team pressing can be more tighter/tactical. Right now we are being coached very smartly by relying on fundamentals, good man management and individual brilliance/ability across the pitch.
This is the only thing holding me back from being 100% in the Ole camp. He's ticking almost every other box at the moment.Give him a proper CB like Koulibaly or De Ligt. Get him a young RW with world class potential like Sancho and a top quality CM and I think he could make us title contenders. Now my only worry is how he and the team will react to a negative result which will happen sooner or later. But yeah if the performances keep looking like this till May then I'd give him the job.
I see the point, but it's weird that he has to lose a game to fully convince us he's the right choice.This is the only thing holding me back from being 100% in the Ole camp. He's ticking almost every other box at the moment.
I think the dream is he handles a loss like Sir Alex used to. How many times did we see him lose to Chelsea or go to Anfield and get beat or even just have one of those Fergie off days where Portsmouth or Bolton would randomly smash us. And then we'd go on a run of 12 unbeaten as a reaction to it. Defeats are part of the game. Its how you handle them, and I think Solksjaer and Phelan will be prepared for it. I mean, I dont even think they expected us to go 8 out of 8. Its a ridiculous run of form. Also a run of form few have done in the English game over this period. Who wins every game over Christmas and continues to keep the form up? This is a fantastic achievement, regardless of how shite we were or werent prior to Decemeber 15.
Yeah fook that just keep winning for the next 20 years no problemI get it that people want to see how he and the team will react once they lose.
But, ffs, just enjoy the dam wins for now. The longer we have to wait for it to see, the better for us.
I agree. He does have a way of carrying himself and at times he does resemble fergie at a glance. Charming personality for sure and have done a great job so far.Even his celebration after goals look like young Fergie.
Off the top of my head there was the match where he subbed Herrera (another of his first choices) in for Fred to regain control, and another when Lukaku came on to score in a match we were already dominating. While obviously they were good moments, they aren't quite what I am talking about. If we already have our strongest team out there, can he make changes (either tactical or subs) during a match to get us on top when we are struggling? It hasn't really happened the two or three times we've been in that situation yet. On the flip side it's only been a couple of times and the players we'd probably been hoping would give him the options have been injured or not played well previously when they had their chances.He had made changes to affect he game. There's been times we have dropped off and his subs have closed the win out.
Even today taking lingard off was sensible.
Vs Huddersfield at home, subbed in Young and Herrera for Fred and Dalot and then we looked very comfortable in the game. It was good change.Off the top of my head there was the match where he subbed Herrera (another of his first choices) in for Fred to regain control, and another when Lukaku came on to score in a match we were already dominating. While obviously they were good moments, they aren't quite what I am talking about. If we already have our strongest team out there, can he make changes (either tactical or subs) during a match to get us on top when we are struggling? It hasn't really happened the two or three times we've been in that situation yet. On the flip side it's only been a couple of times and the players we'd probably been hoping would give him the options have been injured or not played well previously when they had their chances.
It is something I'm interested to see in the future though.
Yes, but that was bringing two of our first choice players on (I forgot about Young for Dalot as well) for the two squad players that had taken their spot for the game and were struggling. It was a very good change, but it was also quite an obvious one to make. Much like bringing on Rashford and Martial in this match. Good change, but relatively easy and obvious that most people expected. I want to see what he can do when the strongest 11 isn't working and it's not so obvious what he should do.Vs Huddersfield at home, subbed in Young and Herrera for Fred and Dalot and then we looked very comfortable in the game. It was good change.
Fecking delighted to wake up to that result. I'm in Dubai so the game started at midnightSURPRISE!!
Ahh the jinx brigade, do you also belive in Santa Claus?Please post this before every match
Mata, Fellaini, Lukaku, Sanchez, McTominay or youngsters. The options are still the same as under Mourinho. If we had a player like Hernandez, Solskjaer, or even a young Mata, generally better alternatives, then I would look forward to see him changing things up in game. But with our squad if our strongest 11 isn't working, we are in for some trouble. Sanchez is probably the only potential match-winner on the bench.I want to see what he can do when the strongest 11 isn't working and it's not so obvious what he should do.
Plus I want to see how he reacts in an armagedon situation, what he does when a player goes suiciadial and how he reacts to another terror attack in the city.Yes, but that was bringing two of our first choice players on (I forgot about Young for Dalot as well) for the two squad players that had taken their spot for the game and were struggling. It was a very good change, but it was also quite an obvious one to make. Much like bringing on Rashford and Martial in this match. Good change, but relatively easy and obvious that most people expected. I want to see what he can do when the strongest 11 isn't working and it's not so obvious what he should do.
Well, any manager could lose any of those games if not all.We've been great. Every time someone has doubted us we came with the win.
Happy that today's win was more comfortable, with less nail biting at the end. Is it because Arsenal are a weak opposition or because we are executing our tactics better? I don't know. Time will tell.
Still, as much as I'm enjoying all the results, which I really am, I am cautiously looking forward at the games we have in February and March. PSG, City and Liverpool. These are really the tests that will clear the picture.
I know all three teams have very dangerous attacks, but if we go to our strength and put them to the sword and we fail to come on top because of lack of quality at the back, then I'll be both arms and legs for Ole.
Now I am both legs and one arm.