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[asiancigar]

United is where they want to be and deservingly so ....... lying 14th in EPL and bottom half of the table

[Marmots]

Originally Posted by Rickey

So quiet...everybody seem to be shocked by the result...

Nobody is surprised by the result, I think most Man Utd supporters would also have been ready for a loss, I know I was.
It would have been a surprise if we won.

RatCliffe not even giving ETH vote of confidence. I blame Ratcliffe for stating early on that not expecting ETH and Man Utd to achieve much this season or the next, I was so wtf when he said that.
So ETH took his words and went with it.

I came across some interesting stats at BBC soccer.
Prior to Aston Villa match, ETH has actually gotten 1 more point than SAF in same number of games.
But ETH has spent the most so far, with very little to show for it.
Even if we win the FA Cup again this season, will it be worth it being so mediocre in the EPL ?

I think ETH has shown in glimpses he knows how to get Man Utd into high gear, but seems that it is not how he wants to play, and he goes on a My Way or High Way streak.
Sometimes it feels like he is managing Man Utd as tho he was playing Championship Manager....
But there is no start new game...

[PaulMerson]

Originally Posted by Rickey

Wow, PaulMerson is finally back after an extended holiday...that spells the end of baldy n his red pussies

Just guest appearance.

[lacoruna69]

Botak gives a very interesting "excuse" after the match, which I think only he can think of.

He also mentioned that the fact the team didn't concede any goals shows they got somewhat good ball control....LOL.

"One day, it will click !!"

[Rickey]

Lol, One day is when ??...next week, next month or next year when they r relegated tgt with Southampton n Wolves...??

Originally Posted by lacoruna69

Botak gives a very interesting "excuse" after the match, which I think only he can think of.

He also mentioned that the fact the team didn't concede any goals shows they got somewhat good ball control....LOL.

"One day, it will click !!"

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[ilovepantyhose]

man u came away with a point, its better than nothing, here are some thoughts:

- both teams stuck in first gear after their EU games, rather boring game with some action here and there but nv sparked to life

- man u buildup play was ok but the final pass/thru ball to the open teammate was really disappointing. also, after the subs came on, the attack became more disjointed

- i felt villa attacking play was better, good thing that they lacked finishing

- rashford was lucky not to get sent off, suddenly got red mist and committed fouls in succession

- injury curse strikes again with maguire and mazraoui coming off, defensive resources gonna get stretched thin

- ETH doesn't have a settled side and claims that rotation is necessary, constantly chopping and changing can affect the form and momentum

- next match at home vs brentford, man u cannot be slow off the blocks and fall prey to brentford smash n grab tactic

[Rickey]

Originally Posted by Marmots

Nobody is surprised by the result, I think most Man Utd supporters would also have been ready for a loss, I know I was.
It would have been a surprise if we won.

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Precisely ...everyone expected them to lose, not only that but thrashed by villa 0-3 again...the fact that he was able to nick a draw is a big deal to him but to fans it is nowhere good enough...he can only boast when he wins nothing less but truth be told he could hv won if Bruno's free quick got into the net....if they won that way it is by fluke not skill

[lacoruna69]

Here is something interesting to cool the tempers flaring here.



If don't look closely, from far, really can pass off as botak.

Maybe botak can engage this chap as clone so he can avoid being attacked by Man U fans after losing.

[lacoruna69]

A good read. Antonio Conte had hit a goldmine and he is willing to change his tactics and formation to accomodate his wildcard --- Scott McTominay.

https://sg.yahoo.com/news/napoli-ant...100844474.html

Here's the main part.

Where Gilmour and Folorunsho are yet to start a league game, McTominay already looks indispensable. His work ethic alone marks him out as Conte’s kind of player, having covered more distance in all three of his starts than anyone else on the pitch. The sample size is tiny, but Serie A’s official data puts him first in the league, averaging 11.91km per game.

He has done much more than just run. Among the most encouraging aspects of McTominay’s bright start is how quickly he has found understanding with his teammates Both of his goals arrived from Lukaku assists after he occupied spaces the centre-forward left open by moving away from the penalty box.

Sold off a mighty good player with Man U blood in him.
Pay top dollars for a bunch of lazy bums.
It is not that McTominay is no good, is that managers dunno how to play him in his best position.
He is that false 9 or striker foil, always hungry to go up for goals and create openings for his teammates.

[ronaldo1]

Originally Posted by lacoruna69

A good read. Antonio Conte had hit a goldmine and he is willing to change his tactics and formation to accomodate his wildcard --- Scott McTominay.

He is that false 9 or striker foil, always hungry to go up for goals and create openings for his teammates.

So much agreed. Was sad that he was sold for the homegrown profit. He was what they needed to transition to the progressive attacking football that ETH envisioned. Instead now we are stuck with pivoting the team around captain bruno who seems more suited to the counter attacking style that ole implemented where he got more room and opportunities to ping passes. This season looks bleak sadly

[chinacuntlover]

Always compared to SAF, if someone can come up with data on ROI - spent vs wins for the season

2 seasons past and the 3rd does not look any better, look worse actually.

ETH is clueless on player motivation, strategy to bring out the best.

The INEOS team should be bold and brave to sack ETH, hopefully can remove the gloom and doom hanging over OT

[asiancigar]

BOTAK HAS LIMITED TACTICS AND MOST EPL MANAGERS HAVE SEEN THROUGH IT WHICH IS WHY THE TEAM IS PLAYING SO POORLY .....

[Marmots]

Very happy for McTom doing well.
We could all see he was a good determined player that definitely contributed to Man Utd, except ETH.

Is ETH condemned to be removed in Jan or is he at last chance salon, the fact that there was no assurance for him after the Man Utd high level meeting was very telling.

Home vs Brentford - Win.
Away vs Fenerbahçe - Win.

I believe ETH will go practical and play to the team's strength rather than his unworkable preferred tactics.
Any loss will be a potential sack** and he is going to have a hard time getting a decent offer with his rep in tatters.

And Maguire is tagged for £10m, Antony has no takers.
I honestly believe some of the underperforming players are good, just that ETH has confused and demoralized them.
Motivation skills - negative score.

Time for RvN ?

sack** - I wonder if Man Utd is not sacking ETH due to compensation which can affect the FPP ? Ratcliffe even removed the ambassador post of SAF to cut cost.

[lacoruna69]

Originally Posted by Marmots

Very happy for McTom doing well.
We could all see he was a good determined player that definitely contributed to Man Utd, except ETH.

I never had a single doubt that McTom is an excellent player.
It is just that he was being deployed as a DMC.
At Napoli, Conte changed the team formation so he could slot in McTom.
He is deployed behind Lukaku.
Both will be at tandem with each other. Each covering the other player's position. So there will always be a target man in front to finish off the move.
High work rate, fully committed. Immediately establish a connection with Lukaku and teammates. Conte's favourite type of player.

Everyone can see he is a threat upfront......except ETH.
Even has the statistics to show. 10 goals in last season, and he came in as DMC. Many of them crucial in winning the match.

On another note, look at Zirkzee....he was criticised as being "slow" by Paolo di Canio. Only one goal to show for.
Lost in remaining matches.

"Manchester United have been making strange decisions for several years now, and none of them have worked. Even Zirkzee is a bit too slow for the Premier League. He might prove me wrong by scoring goals and delivering great performances, but in England, opponents come at you quickly, and referees call 30% fewer fouls."

I had commented before EPL is not a playgound, it is a gladiator arena.
A massacre ground.

[ronaldo1]

Just saw this video.

Hilarious! Yet on point. Lolllll

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/VHD...ibextid=UalRPS