Surely we'll not see it again. Surely?
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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.
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Mourinho has no clue about how to use Pogba. I'm starting to think we won't see the real Pogba until an attacking manager comes.
Can’t think of any other midfielder with such obvious attacking talents who is expected to perform so much defensive work. He’s just not switched on defensively. You don’t see other teams playing with players of his ilk in centre midfield 50 yards away from goal.
He wasn't good tonight but everyone knows he's a liability in a midfield 2, especially against a 3 man midfield, Jose hooking him rather than admitting his own error in not playing a 3 man midfield was pure petulance.
I reckon he was injured today. He was wearing a brace on his arm.
The question is, why was he playing if he was injured?
The question is, why was he playing if he was injured?
Another terrible performance in a big game from Pogba. Astonishingly, we had at least two players who were even worse.
The player ratings should allow zero ratings. Pogba merited a zero today. Decided to play in the no man's land between midfield and the number 10 position and didn't contribute to midfield or attack. Could literally have stood by the touch line and accomplished the same.
To say he struggles against the big teams is unfair as he is always played in a midfield two when he struggles which is not his position. The top teams have very good midfields which is why he can't pose himself on the game. He should be played LCM moving forward.
Played in the wrong position/role once again, although he does not always do the best out of a tricky situation.
Saying that; there are a couple of things:
- He did pass the ball neatly from side to side to open up play in the first half, our players didn't really take advantage.
- He played Lingard through on goal straight after their first goal, could/should have been an equalizer.
- He played Lukaku through on goal on the left side in the second half, could have been a goal as well.
Saying that; there are a couple of things:
- He did pass the ball neatly from side to side to open up play in the first half, our players didn't really take advantage.
- He played Lingard through on goal straight after their first goal, could/should have been an equalizer.
- He played Lukaku through on goal on the left side in the second half, could have been a goal as well.
We need to switch on 433. He is not dmc. He can play that against weaker teams but in big matches he is eaten alive
Just shown Jose and Pogba having a full blown argument on the touchline about his positioning during the game.
When he went off we barely touched the ball, it was poor from him but he should have stayed on if he wasn't injured.
The refs have him marked as a diver when he loses the ball too, he never gets those calls whereas Dier got one against Lingard when he clearly wasn't touched.
The refs have him marked as a diver when he loses the ball too, he never gets those calls whereas Dier got one against Lingard when he clearly wasn't touched.
If he played in a three tonight and played poorly, then I'd hold my hands up and say he was poor. Unfortunately, he was yet again played in a midfield two against a very well drilled unit, and got given the run around.
The worst part is that he can defend. He just couldn't be arsed.
He wasn't helping to press and protect the back line from spurs vertical attacking style. Was slow to everything. His mind wasn't in it today. Should be fined tbh.
He's a £90 million player and should be the difference against top four challengers like Spurs. Like KdB for City, he should be a solid 8/10 most games.
At the moment he plays more like a £25 million player.
The 2 man midfield is just an excuse for him. He was up against Dembele and Dier - he should be dominating both of them.
He created two chances for us - so yes, he did contribute in attack. What you are saying is false.
Should never be played in a midfield two. Play him behind Lukaku with Matic and Herrara covering behind him. If it means dropping Lingard so be it. He's twice the player.
I don't think I could blame him for tonight. Bad instructions, playing in a position that doesn't suit him whatsoever. Against a weaker team it's less likely to be obvious. I think we really underestimated Spurs with our line up.
He needs to play higher up the pitch. Asking him to muck in with Matic in a two is a waste of time, and with Matic as poor as he was tonight it's utter suicide. Why Jose didn't start with Herrera, or at least read the signs and get him on, I'll never know as we've seen time and again Pogba as part of a two in a big game does not work.
Saying that I don't want to take away from the truly gutless nature of his performance tonight. Bullied off various balls inside our half, at times lucky to get bailed out by the ref, strolling up and down. Not fecking good enough.
Saying that I don't want to take away from the truly gutless nature of his performance tonight. Bullied off various balls inside our half, at times lucky to get bailed out by the ref, strolling up and down. Not fecking good enough.
Yeah it’s really starting to piss me off.
Seemed like he was trying to play like he does in a 433, even though we were playing a 4231. Giving him freedom doesn't work when we already have a #10/another free roaming mid, at least against the top sides.
No he's up against a cohesive pressing team and our team was completely clueless and unprepared to deal with it.
It was a very pogba on a bad day perfoamce he just went missing.
I’ve been saying it since the day he signed he plays better in a midfield three always has always will.
I’ve been saying it since the day he signed he plays better in a midfield three always has always will.
City wouldn’t play KDB in defensive midfield 2 so I fail to why Jose isn’t sacrificing Lingard/Mata and pushing Pogba more forward.
Any reason for being subbed off?
Lingard's recent form was the only reason we tried a 4231, I think.
Nope. Tottenham just double marked him and shut him down fast. They knew Matic wouldn't do sod all with the ball.
fecking shambolic. It's hilarious how Lukaku is being bashed more than this guy who was about as prominent as a winning lottery ticket.
It's really as simple as this. A 2 man midfield might not be his best position but I've seen him have world class displays there.
The going got tough and he was missing and lost his head yet again. Dembele schooled him on how to play central midfield today.
Too many willing to make excuses for Pogba. He simply wasn't arsed tonight, showed no bit of drive or willingness to fight. It wasn't the managers fault or anything to do with his position, he just wasn't up for it.
It's probably both though.
Stupid tactical setup and Pogba generally was wank from start to finish.
Not often I agree with ‘Arry but he was spot on in the post-match chat. No matter how good you are, sometimes you need to do a job for the team - even if you’re not in your preferred role. Pogba completely failed to do that tonight but is clearly talented enough to do it, if he really puts his mind to it.
Feck it anyway. Spurs are about as brutal an examination as a midfield gets when they’re at home and on form. Not sure he’ll have many tougher tests again this season but let’s hope he learns from it anyway.
Feck it anyway. Spurs are about as brutal an examination as a midfield gets when they’re at home and on form. Not sure he’ll have many tougher tests again this season but let’s hope he learns from it anyway.
The poor tactical set up doesn't stop him trying
I completely agree, he was shocking.
Nope. Pogba was a 1 man midfield tonight because Matic decided he couldn't be arsed. Not sure what more Pogba could've done.
Pogba is clearly immature as a footballer. I doubt he'll learn, he has been like this for a while
Moved out of 2nd gear, ideally.
I think the likes of Keane would have strangled him by now.
He can be an expensive show pony at times.
He was really shite.
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