We have played 10 not 9. This you definitely cannot grasp.
Ah yes, sorry. 10 games played, making it 28 games left to play this season and therefore a massive, massive difference to the point I made.
that's because they were fairly easy games where our opponents were all over the place. Its more a tactical thing. play like this vs everyone and we win more games. But some games we play too slow and wait for a piece of magic from someone
what team does he need and what areas does he lack? Herrera is proving our best DMC, He paid handsomely for Pogba, and Miki, Shaw and Martial were Jose targets at Chelsea, Mata is becoming a key player for him, De Gea is a saint. so really only RB, CB and CM should he be looking at unless he just wants to continue burning money because he can't use players properly like LVG.....
Herrera is not a defensive midfielder so you're answering your own question there. Plus we are still short of quality in wide areas in my opinion (maybe one more top wide man needed). We also need a centre back so there's 3 before we even look to see if Rashford or Martial are good enough to replace Zlatan the following season. So not much in opinions apart from I think we need a wide man. 3 players who would all start in the 11 would make a huge difference.
Not really because he is performing there to a high standard even compared to his competitors at our rivals so there is no reason why he cannot make it his own. Just like Neither De Bruyne nor Silva are out and out CM, so do City need to buy some then? perhaps not as they play there to a high standard.
Agree we should revisit but I do think Jose needs another 2 summers before we should judge his team fully. I like his signings so far they look top class to me. Myktarin has a question mark right now but then so did H Larson at this stage of his Celtic career and look how that turned out! Zlatan will score 20+ imo.
Not only could it be argued, it is as close to a fact as it can get. I am in total agreement there. It was his team that was still playing up unti even the CL win I'd argue. My point though is that he doesn't build a team that can have continuity from a "footballing" point of view. A team that has a clear tactical vision and tries to implement and adopt it every game through an obsessive desire to perfect it. His influence was more about the mental side of the game. He instilled a terrifyingly strong mentality for that team and had lieutenants in Terry, Lampard, Drogba and Cech to enforce it and keep it. I do think he is one of the best managers at man management and players psychology in the history of the game. You might argue that influence is influence regardless of how it comes about. To which I'd argue that his type of influence needs personalities, whereas one that is built on more of a footballing vision requires talent. The former is more difficult to come by, not to mention, not exactly exciting. The latter is what the entire footballing community is dedicated to. I actually think that the reason he didn't work as well with his last two clubs is the lack of personalities he enjoyed with Porto, Chelsea and Inter. The type of players who will go to war with him and for him and who more importantly, do not mind playing an ultra defensive game. He suddenly had people like Ramos, Ronaldo, Hazard, Fàbregas who fancied themselves as equals to the clubs Mourinho was reacting to which broke that bond he built with his past players.
Take a couple days off to re-evaluate your approach, thank you very much!
Fixed.
The second part of this thread title is so hopeful
Fair enough - he was out of order and most of what he wrote was tripe.Take a couple days off to re-evaluate your approach, thank you very much!
AT one point we went 25 years without a title. When I think of that I feel calm. My Dad has supported United since the 60's so he had to endure that nonsense. It is what it is. The lifeline is we will always be within touching distance but obviously we don't want to become Liverpool or Arsenal. Clearly the days of multiple titles in a short spell are well and truly over
Yep, agree with the entirety of your post. As a supportbase (especially us millennials), we're at times guilty of being too spoilt and soft, getting too accustomed to winning and not keeping things is perspective, while yearning for perpetual success. The most prominent source for our 2 decade long winning streak is gone, and decision-makers have dug a hole for themselves by creating a revolving door at the managerial position, in stark contrast with the consistency of approach during Fergie's reign - which is being reflected in almost every facet of the sporting side of the club.
How very dare you. I have noticed a few references to our past successes (mostly under Ferguson) when ever someone talks about Man City being the "team to beat, biggest side in Manchester, club to join in Manchester etc." We shall seeOut of the 14 years I've been on here I would say the last 3 have been the hardest. Just holding back, trying not to get banned...
And @Stacks what do you mean about not becoming the next Liverpool? Retired legendary manager, leaving your club in doldrums after a long run of domestic and European success. Followed by short, sharp spending (throwing) of money at the next David Speedie. Then panic managerial changes. You're everything Liverpool is but in a more concentrated span of time.
I think Mourinho is the best in the business (or at least one of the best) whilst not under pressure. However, when under pressure, he loses it. This was clearly most evident in his latest demise at Chelsea, but when you think about it, it was much the same in all his previous jobs.
You’re living in the past, man. Quit living in the past!
Just reminiscing, like men who feel old and defeated tend to do.
I feel you.
Ouch. This is spot on, and exactly what we did and continue to do.
