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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by larride(m): 9:57pm On Aug 09, 2018 |
Adisaowalla: It is not about having the meanest defence, it is about having a solid defence base. I am not advocating for Mou, I am only stating what I know about the game. Defence is very important. Our defence wasn’t mean because DDG saved more shot than Ederson had to face, DDG was our saving grace last season, no wonder he won the Club Best Player Award. I am of the opinion that’s Mou doesn’t trust his defenders to hold their own that’s why he prefer defending deep instead of a high line. Look at our match against Chelsea in FA cup final, see how the goal comes about and you will see what I’m talking about. Most of our defenders can’t play out from the back, pressing high up the pitch with defenders like Smalling and Jones is going to be disastrous (well that’s what I think, I might be wrong) The reason we finish 19pts behind City was because of the silly point we lost against the lower teams and our inconsistency. While I agree that Pep style of play played a part in their campaign last season, you can’t deny the fact that their defence play a huge part, if not Pep could have stick with Mangala, Sagna, Hart, Bravo, Kolarov and co. That’s what I think anyway, it doesn’t necessarily makes me wrong or makes you right. Shalom. |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by ctuagent007: 10:00pm On Aug 09, 2018 |
larride: I disagree....u can check Fergie & the great Liverpool triumphs, what made those teams successful from the 70s till date was their attacks even the fluke Lecister EPL trophy was as a result of their potent attackers (Mahrez, Okazaki, Vardy & the likes). I may agree a little with u in the sense that Greece in 2004 & Italy in 2006 were more of defense than attack but when u check the history of the WCs & Euros till date, the victorious armies has mostly favoured the attacks & France 2018 can testify to that. 2 Likes |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by airmark(m): 10:07pm On Aug 09, 2018 |
spartacus11: Sunday Oliseh is available |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by larride(m): 10:15pm On Aug 09, 2018 |
ctuagent007: Euro 2016 that Portugal won? The same one they defended with their life? France that some said were boring and depended on fast counter attacking? That same France? |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by airmark(m): 10:18pm On Aug 09, 2018 |
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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Adisaowalla: 10:20pm On Aug 09, 2018 |
larride: In as much as I agree that we could do with some upgrades at the heart of the defence, the fact that we conceded the 2nd fewest number of goals nullifies Mourihno's obsession with the signature of Centrebacks like say na wetin cause our failure to win the league last season be that. larride: Mourihno would not play a high-line in defence even if he has the likes of Maldini, Nesta, Stam and Thuram as CB options. The last time he tried it, Madrid were humiliated 5-0 by a Barca side coached by.....?? your guess is as good as mine! larride: Exactly what we are saying - the acquisition of Maguire, Boateng, Chiellini, Ramos, Godin and all the CBs in the world wouldn't have any significant impact...if we are to tow the path of this valid argument in bold letters |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 11:14pm On Aug 09, 2018 |
Hmm Seems baba is up for something oo Mourinho: “By the end of November or December you don't need words, you'll see by then which teams are candidates to win the Premier League. At the moment, words are not important. Let's play football and see by the end of November or December.” |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by airmark(m): 12:05am On Aug 10, 2018 |
Joker 2 Likes
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Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by larride(m): 1:11am On Aug 10, 2018 |
So Fosu Mensah was also sent on loan. We are all jokers. |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Baldg: 1:18am On Aug 10, 2018 |
Like play. |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by raumdeuter: 1:31am On Aug 10, 2018 |
For your reading pleasure The suspicion of United’s hierarchy is the manager is taking a short‑term view rather than thinking more strategically about what would be better for the club in the coming years. Alderweireld will turn 30 in March and, as well as a fee reputed to be more than £50m, would have warranted a salary in the region of £25m over the next four years. United decided the player was not worth such a huge outlay, particularly given his age. Mourinho sees things differently and can argue that, without new signings, it is unrealistic to expect his team to overhaul Manchester City. He made that point in a press conference on Thursday by stating United’s second-placed finish last season, 19 points behind City, was “one of my biggest achievements in the game” Jérôme Boateng of Bayern Munich would once have appealed and Mourinho was keen on the Germany international. However, Boateng’s injury record counted against him, especially as United were mindful they had already bought two players from Bayern, Owen Hargreaves and Bastian Schweinsteiger, whose time at Old Trafford was notable for how many games they missed (MAGA UNITED ) Alexis Sánchez’s contract – £391,000 a week with an extra £75,000 for every game he plays and an annual £1.1m signing-on fee https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/09/manchester-united-veto-jose-mourinho-wishlist-cash-fears 2 Likes |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by raumdeuter: 2:00am On Aug 10, 2018 |
People abeg am I seeing this right nihilstjnt afrodoc2 Alexis Sánchez’s contract – £391,000 a week with an extra £75,000 for every game he plays and an annual £1.1m signing-on fee There are times Man Utd will play twice a week so an extra 150K for Alexis, Not including winning bonus |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Spy360(m): 4:42am On Aug 10, 2018 |
raumdeuter:If na me dey that team, Sanchez will chase every ball o... like 'Sanchez go mark am na...' |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Nobody: 4:57am On Aug 10, 2018 |
You Can Ban me but you Cant Ban Me....If you know you know. |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 5:40am On Aug 10, 2018 |
Spy360:That's why he was asked to play with the kids the other day |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by eph12(m): 5:41am On Aug 10, 2018 |
raumdeuter:I hope this is not true but if it is, Mourinho better do something tangible with these investments first before asking for more |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by SIRcumalot: 5:46am On Aug 10, 2018 |
neezar:He should be. No respect. |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by SIRcumalot: 5:53am On Aug 10, 2018 |
raumdeuter:When Alexis performs well this won't be a problem. Everybody that watch the pre season says he was the stand out player. Good signs of things to come. |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by slimghost(m): 6:00am On Aug 10, 2018 |
"We've seen the likes of Lindelof and Bailly be signed over the last two years - two young centre- halves that were probably thought of as coming into their prime now. Bailly I'm really impressed by but he's been injured and Lindelhof hasn't produced the form that he might have been looking for. Is that down to the player, or is that down to the environment, the tactical element of the team and the coaching that goes on? "I'm looking over at Man City and seeing what Guardiola is doing with Otamendi who didnt play anywhere near the level until Guardiola came in. Part of coaching is getting the best from your players and I need to see that from Manchester United." Liam Rosenoir. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11468036/mourinho-needs-to-knuckle-down |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by slimghost(m): 6:07am On Aug 10, 2018 |
"Most managers don't spend the amount of money in a lifetime that he has in the last two seasons. He's been very fortunate to have been given the funds at one of the biggest clubs in the world, so I can't understand why any manager, with that backing, is ever disgruntled. Tim Sherwood. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11468036/mourinho-needs-to-knuckle-down 1 Like |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by diggz: 6:12am On Aug 10, 2018 |
slimghost: Why couldn't pep get the best out of nolito and bravo that he bought? Stones nko? Mangala who was a record signing a season before he joined nko? Moanrimhoe is an arss but not everything should be tied to the guys neck. You need to take it easy... 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:19am On Aug 10, 2018 |
I honestly hope Mou make us eat our words this season Baba is going into the season on a lowkey mode Btw Tony Martial stays |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by diggz: 6:24am On Aug 10, 2018 |
slimghost: you are even taking the words of a coach who is a confirmed failure serious 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:24am On Aug 10, 2018 |
United concluded the defenders targeted were no better than those at the club and who, in today’s inflated market, could have cost upwards of £70m without vastly improving the team. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:25am On Aug 10, 2018 |
United were reluctant to spend vast amounts of money on players they did not consider to be elite performers. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:26am On Aug 10, 2018 |
United were willing to pay in excess of £100m for Raphaël Varane but Perez didn’t want to sell 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:28am On Aug 10, 2018 |
Woodward is against selling players such as Martial, Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw as they could be an asset to the club for many years. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:29am On Aug 10, 2018 |
Levy called Woodward to ask about two United players, one being Anthony Martial. Woodward wanted to keep Martial. Mourinho was willing to let him go. God will bless Woodward For those of u criticising the man, can u now see 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:30am On Aug 10, 2018 |
United decided Toby Alderweireld was not worth such a huge outlay, particularly given his age. Only one conversation took place between Woodward and Levy during the summer. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by neezar: 6:32am On Aug 10, 2018 |
United’s hierarchy believe Mourinho is taking a short‑term view rather than thinking more strategically about what would be better for the club in the coming years. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by slimghost(m): 6:45am On Aug 10, 2018 |
diggz: You need to take it easy with misyarning. You barely made no sense in your post. 3 Likes |
Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by slimghost(m): 6:48am On Aug 10, 2018 |
diggz: At least as a player, he won the league and made PFA team of the season. I'd rather listen to him than a clown here spewing dust. |
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