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October 16th, 2018, 08:29 AM | #21881 |
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Let the euphoria commence.
Pundits coming out of the woodwork quicker than an infestation, but remember its just one result, a good one and a fine display to boot, but then so was the 5-1 thrashing of Germany. A good result and hopefully something to build on. |
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Talking of odd results: keeping an eye on the France - Germany match this evening as 'Can't Buy A Win' Germany are 1-0 up on the not at all modest World Champions at half time....
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October 17th, 2018, 06:36 PM | #21885 | |
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Lukaku is a good to very good premier league level player who we paid world-class money for. Regardless of whether JM stops at OT or he moves on, the future of the present squad lies with the likes of Lingard/Mata/Martial/Shaw. And if they can get him to perform, Sánchez. |
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We lack 'world-class' quality (apart from De Gea) in the team, but we have some very good players who just don't fire on all cylinders.
You imply that it is a 'tradition' our goalkeepers are no good outside the 6 yard box? Did you ever see Peter Schmeichel play for us? (quote box not working btw) Saw him throughout his career at Elland Rd and OT, as well as on the telly - brilliant shot stopper but benefitted hugely with the likes of Bruce and Pallister in front of him, he was well protected, but he still wasn't the best coming to claim crosses - Chapman used to get hammered all over the place by Pallister to protect Schmeichel, safe in the knowledge that penalties weren't an option for the opposition at OT. Regardless of whether JM stops at OT or he moves on, the future of the present squad lies with the likes of Lingard/Mata/Martial/Shaw. And if they can get him to perform, Sánchez. Mata's quality, I've always liked Shaw and I'm pleased he's finally getting the chance to prove himself. Lingard and Martial have the quality but don't look consistent enough to be reliable first choice players...and going back to the start, you've got about half a dozen supposed central defenders including JM signings, without any two looking like a definite first choice partnership. |
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You are correct, the so-called central defence is woeful. We need at least two quality central defenders and a good holding midfielder. The obvious solution is a mass clear out at OT, and if JM is to stay on then Sanchez has to go, £500,000 a week in wages for an underperformer is a joke. A new manager might get Sanchez performing again, but something needs to be done quickly. Lingard and Martial need more match time, they both ooze quality, they don't get the opportunities to show it often enough. As I've said previously, Rashford is a one trick pony. He might be good enough for England, he sure as hell isn't good enough for United, a shame really, he's a decent lad. |
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October 18th, 2018, 10:15 PM | #21888 |
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I did say Man City would win the prem ?
And to all you with dirty minds...look at my name |
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I've always said that Gareth Southgate is a tactical and innovative football genius. He will be a Lion of the Legends as England Manager.
............................. {So I can quote meself in the years ahead } ................................ Just going back to an old Judd post a few months ago.... During the US pre-season, Jose said (roughly) that he wouldn't expect Man U supporters to be pleased with them or attend the US Tour. I can't remember the names of his Defenders, but my comment was that they were bloomin' awful. Obviously he toured without his WC first choices, but.... ... was that deliberate, "embarrass players to make a point about lack of transfers" I haven't recognised the names of any of the pre-season stand-ins turning up so far. OJ's comments IIRC were that their defenders had been cr@p for years.If this is a 'political' war that Jose is fighting to get his transfer wish-list on board... I don't think he'll win against Woodward. For a man like Jose, Defending is in his DNA. BFS could do a better job, clean sheets alongside quality 'flair players' he's never had would have got them higher with their easy start. I'm not serious, just a sideways comment about Man Utd's defence. |
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October 19th, 2018, 11:19 AM | #21890 | |
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JM cannot win against Woodward, that is why Woodward has to go and a so-called director of football appointed in his place. Woodward knows sweet FA (see what I did there? ) about football, he is an accountant by profession who thinks he knows better than one of the best managers in the business, even if JM may be past his sell-by date. |
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