I don't see Utd improving or getting similar results to the first and second season. The problem here, is that it isn't just the defence is it? After 3 games. ONE player out of the 20 that have started, can come out with their heads held high. That is Luke Shaw. DeGea, Fred & Matic can be excused for various reasons.
No players to come back and transform the team because everyone that you'd expect to start has played so far this season.
The players you'd expect to shine for Utd, Pogba, Lukaku, Sanchez have been pretty diabolical this season. I don't see how signing a defender or two, will suddenly change our entire playstyle and they'll thrive? Really?
Don't get me wrong, this Utd side is crying for a leader at the back but you could sign the Athletico Madrid back line, would that get the front line playing? I don't think so.
Plenty of ways to score goals, not all require exposing the defence, this UTD side can't do any of them well despite the obvious quality on paper.
Whether that's gungho attackattack, consistent pressure, or counterattacking. This side is pure SHITE at every single one
New defenders will not change that, the Midfield still has issues.. and the attacking line haven't put in a good performance so far this season and they've been inconsistent or complete garbage since January.
When things go to shite, Mourinhos style of football is the one you're least likely to stick with. You could see as early as the first Derby in season 1 (where I remind you that City were away at Utd and completely dominated most of the first half) that Pep's style was starting to take hold. The problem here, is out of all of Mourinhos signings which one can you say has been worth it? Matic, that's it and even he was inconsistent and frustrating at times last season.
What is the Style?
The formation?
The first 11?
You can't tell me any of them because it's virtually impossible to know what sort of set up we'll go with in the next game. There is no Long term solution, under Mourinho regardless of players we get, Pragmatic football is all we're getting. That's acceptable if this side is challenging for the biggest and best trophies. Problem? This side has not once challenged for any of said trophies. So when the football isn't entertaining but we're also not getting the results.. What's the point in sticking with the guy that will certainly not change?
He lost me after the Sevilla game, baring in mind that was the same cowardly style as the 10men PSG at home. That was in the title winning season, that Chelsea was playing much better, could grind out results and play better football than this Utd side have under Mourinho.
Sure, you can argue we need new signings but seeing as so many that back Mourinho seem to bring up his 2nd place victory, let me remind you all. Spurs finished below Utd and signed "no one" and whacked Utd 3-0 away, one of there biggest bogey matches. Also baring in mind that Pochs record against the top 6 is pretty poor.
Spurs deserved the win, if Lukaku had scored? could of been a different game? Possibly. Although if Utd had gone in at 1-0 at HT, they'd of sat back second half. Certain.
/Mindless rant sorry.
To answer the question.
To win me back over, progressive football or a significant improvement in counter attack football. Top 4 in the league, with a win in FA/League cup .
Semi Finals min in CL.
The main thing here, is that it needs to be decent football with a style that you can recognise. What is the point of continuing with Mourinho if neither the football nor the results are good enough?
Last thing - Chelsea won the league before their meltdown. So surely, Utd are more likely to have a meltdown right?
