It's all a small sample to take much out of it. I could also point to last season post-lockdown when we were scoring goals for fun with him in the side but that form wasn't sustainable either. I think Ole is yet to find the right balance in the midfield and Fred-Mctm isn't the solution long-term either.
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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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I love Pogba the footballer but I can’t deny that he looks a fish out of water for us. If you were to tally his skills and athleticism he’s easily our best player, Bruno notwithstanding, but turning his attributes into dominance on the pitch is beyond him, at least for us.
The reason I'm not a fan who has a go at Pogba is because he clearly hasnt got the chance to play under an attacking manager at United.
4231 for Jose, 4231 double pivot for Ole.
Is a 'free roam' player or a luxury player another word ford an attacking player?
If he doesnt want to be here then dont force him to stay, but selling him as a luxury player that never got his luxury isnt exactly right either.
I see this with Martial too. Some fans want him out for a predatory striker but is he being used to the best of his ability?
I'm not an Ole out fan because I like the way he builds the squad - but there is a clear difference between fitting players to fit a managers non flexible formation compared to a manager that changes his formation to fit the players at their disposal.
Our managers have only come here with a ready made idea of how they want to play and stick the players in it to guide them to failure.
Jose, Ole, Pochettino will and have been the same. The style of football can be inforced in to a squad like we see with Klopp, Pep and even LVG's need to use possession or pressing football- this gives us a identity but that's different to sticking to a formation and needing players fit that shape.
4231 for Jose, 4231 double pivot for Ole.
Is a 'free roam' player or a luxury player another word ford an attacking player?
If he doesnt want to be here then dont force him to stay, but selling him as a luxury player that never got his luxury isnt exactly right either.
I see this with Martial too. Some fans want him out for a predatory striker but is he being used to the best of his ability?
I'm not an Ole out fan because I like the way he builds the squad - but there is a clear difference between fitting players to fit a managers non flexible formation compared to a manager that changes his formation to fit the players at their disposal.
Our managers have only come here with a ready made idea of how they want to play and stick the players in it to guide them to failure.
Jose, Ole, Pochettino will and have been the same. The style of football can be inforced in to a squad like we see with Klopp, Pep and even LVG's need to use possession or pressing football- this gives us a identity but that's different to sticking to a formation and needing players fit that shape.
I want him to go because our side is changing now, if we signed a more creative Herrera type instead of Bruno, Pogba would still be in his favoured left CM slot, but instead we signed Bruno and Pogba and him struggle to add balance playing together.
Also, that the fan base can't stand him anymore no matter what he does and that wouldn't be a healthy place to stay. Pogba could score 100 goals in 2 games and people would still say it's not enough and bring up past performances.
Time to go.
Also, that the fan base can't stand him anymore no matter what he does and that wouldn't be a healthy place to stay. Pogba could score 100 goals in 2 games and people would still say it's not enough and bring up past performances.
Time to go.
Rumours doing the rounds on Twitter that he’s retired from international football! Amazing if true!
Apparently due to their presidents comments aboit Islamic terrorism.
Our players could be fecking saints with the activisms theyre at.
Our players could be fecking saints with the activisms theyre at.
Really, why?
Macron disrespecting Islam.
If he is still suffering from the effects of Covid-19 which impacted his early performances as Ole suggests, then I owe him an apology for criticism so far this season. It also makes Ole’s refusal to start Van de Beek all the more baffling.
Hope Pogba is back to full fitness very soon and then let’s see what contribution he makes.
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It's The Sun and they're reporting someone else's story, so might not be 100% accurate...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13020178/man-utd-paul-pogba-quits-france/amp/
Macron will apologise and he'll revoke the retirement. There's no way Pogba is turning his back on a major trophy when it's potentially the only one he has a chance to win in the next few years.
Heard hes quit france
Can't believe that's true. Macron's not popular but that would be a very contentious decision.
Obviously. Macron won't risk the wrath of millions of French people who see Paul as their cultural icon and inspiration.
I know that this is not a forum for politics, but everyone should take a second and consider the schocking state of Macron's hateful fascism when Paul is willing to sacrifice his stellar NT career standing up against it.
Macron is a bitch but I don't think that those rumors are true. Just clickbait.
France has always had racist and islamophobic politicians (not saying Macron is but talking in general) so I don't think it would impact him that much
France has always had racist and islamophobic politicians (not saying Macron is but talking in general) so I don't think it would impact him that much
https://mobile.twitter.com/TheSunFootball/status/1320481689034989568
Don’t know how true this is as it’s the Sun but big if true
Don’t know how true this is as it’s the Sun but big if true
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feck me that paper is scum 
I can’t see it don’t have Instagram, what does it say?
Should have known better than believe those scum.feck me that paper is scum
Such a shock headline you thought something had to be in it scumbags..
Makes me laugh that you guys instantly believe anything the Sun says have you not learnt anything by now?
No wonder so many people get upset when they read BS in the papers.
have you not learnt anything by now? No wonder so many people get upset when they read BS in the papers.
Macron said that it was islamist extremism that killed the teacher who was beheaded after he gave images of the prophet Muhammad to schoolchildren in his class.
If Pogba quits because of that, he's an idiot. But this cant be true
If Pogba quits because of that, he's an idiot. But this cant be true
This!Makes me laugh that you guys instantly believe anything the Sun says
No wonder so many people get upset when they read BS in the papers.
Yeah I went ahead and checked, as naively I thought they would need at least some substance to make such a huge claim. I never learn
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The Sun at it's finest. But I don't even think French team would miss him so much, their talent in the midfield is ridiculous
Why is it controversial to call Islamic terrorism Islamic terrorism?
Even if he has quit, which I doubt he has, imagine the fireworks and spectacular entrance he can make when he performs a u turn and returns to the national team.
Evidently it isn't, because Pogba isn't actually retiring from the international team.
I hate the media so much. Most disgusting profession in the world today.
its quite telling that this non starter of a fake news has already got that this much traction.
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The Sun and any other click bait media can feck off.
Paul Pogba might be the most polarizing player we've had at the club.
I'm not sure what it is that elicits such hatred from some people because he's clearly an extremely talented player who - by all accounts- is a consummate teammate and is loved by everyone he plays with.
A lot of the criticism seems inane. When he plays really well, we see a bunch of posts by his detractors criticising him and saying "why don't we see this every match" instead if praising our player for his performance. When he doesn't have his best game, we see vitriolic rancor, as if this man stole someone's money.
United fans have always been hailed for their support of their own, whether it's current or ex players. That's always been what separates this fanbase from most. But recently, that's regressed. Whether that's due to the club's on-the-pitch decline and people's concomitant dismay or negativity, I'm not sure. But this is a genuine world class player and he's the only member of the club who seems to get criticized by a select few, no matter what he does.
I'm not sure what it is that elicits such hatred from some people because he's clearly an extremely talented player who - by all accounts- is a consummate teammate and is loved by everyone he plays with.
A lot of the criticism seems inane. When he plays really well, we see a bunch of posts by his detractors criticising him and saying "why don't we see this every match" instead if praising our player for his performance. When he doesn't have his best game, we see vitriolic rancor, as if this man stole someone's money.
United fans have always been hailed for their support of their own, whether it's current or ex players. That's always been what separates this fanbase from most. But recently, that's regressed. Whether that's due to the club's on-the-pitch decline and people's concomitant dismay or negativity, I'm not sure. But this is a genuine world class player and he's the only member of the club who seems to get criticized by a select few, no matter what he does.
Nice to see Paul getting serious with these low lifes.
He usually just lets them ramble on and make up whatever they like - but clearly this is too far. We know he takes his religion seriously and this has clearly tipped him over the edge.
He usually just lets them ramble on and make up whatever they like - but clearly this is too far. We know he takes his religion seriously and this has clearly tipped him over the edge.
Shame about the comment section on this, people telling Pogba that "Islam should be over everything" and some other moronic shite.
The Sun should be disbanded as a media outlet. One of the worst platforms ever.
I agree with him on this, it’s a really low and serious level of lying, The S*n misusing the protection of journalism to undermine both journalism itself and the people they write about. Like filming in football, the only way to get rid of it is to find ways of separating wilful dishonesty from serious journalism. It’s not easy or fool proof, but it’s completely necessary.
They really are low lifes. Good for him for taking legal action as he should.
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