Ajax 0:2 Manchester United

Chicharo · May 24, 2017

I don't care about how we play, only about winning the trophy. I'll care about our style of playing next season

AngliaRed · May 24, 2017

Martial on so he can run at their back 4 and push them back abit, creating more space for our midfield to push up.

Hugh Jass · May 24, 2017

Niall said:
I'm just thinking of this game last season when Liverpool were 1:0 up at half-time and sitting pretty. Then Sevilla upped a gear out of nowhere and completely blew them away.

That must not happen here.

Come on boys, another good 45 minutes and we're there.

Shit, yea forgot about that. I think we need another goal to be sure.

AgentP · May 24, 2017

Kant-ona said:
This. And I said it for "years". Darmian has the potential.

He looks like he can be a very good defensive full back. Somewhat like Azpilicueta maybe. But a full back is expected to contribute in attack as well. That's where he falls short. He's doing two men's job today though with Mkhi being completely invisible both in attack and defense.

Shiva87 · May 24, 2017

Adisa said:
Since scoring, we haven't gone near their goal.
It simply makes no sense. It's a high risk strategy and has not worked for us this season.

Unfortunately, its the Mourinho pragmatic way and many of us were ok with this as long as he wins us trophies.

I'm not a fan, but the strategy is well tested.

What irks me is that we have more quality going forward than that display shows.

JinnerJamie · May 24, 2017

esmufc07 said:
Mourinho has always said finals are for winning, not entertaining.

He's right.

Exactly, if it's pretty then sure it's the cherry but the cake is what we're there for.

Obiorahking_ · May 24, 2017

I hope we don't get Sevilla'd. Would be absoltuely crushing

adexkola · May 24, 2017

Borden said:
But we scored a fluke goal so it's a tactical masterclass from Mourinho apparently.

I'll go ballistic if anyone refers to the goal as such.

Although, I like it when Pogba is aggressive in that manner to test the keeper from deep.

Ban · May 24, 2017

Borden said:
But we scored a fluke goal so it's a tactical masterclass from Mourinho apparently.

I bet if we win you or some of your pals will create a thread called 'We didn't deserve this'.

Moiraine · May 24, 2017

Keeps It tidy said:
We do not even need much more possession. Ajax are not doing much with the possession they have.

Their coaches will rectify them 2nd half, we need to score a second on counter. We need Lingard in for Mikhitaryan.

mancan92 · May 24, 2017

Herrera has been great aswell. Must have about 6/7 interceptions already

Jonno · May 24, 2017

ilovethisgameahahah said:
We are so poorly coached in possession.

Funny that because we've scored whilst in possession, passed the ball better than them in possession, and controlled the game completely in possession.

Shark · May 24, 2017

Borden said:
But we scored a fluke goal so it's a tactical masterclass from Mourinho apparently.

In the most polite way possible.

Feck off please.

GM K · May 24, 2017

dichinero said:
I'm not even going to blame Micky and Rashford, we are exactly playing football, are we? This is José hoof ball at its finest.

I do not expect to be entertained, it's just about the results.

Oh, come on. What the heck does Jose have to do with Mikhi not being able to do the most basic things in football well??

He has simply been rubbish, period. Same with Rashford.

SwansonsTache · May 24, 2017

Part of me is hoping that we'll grind out a totally unsexy 1-0 win with totally shutting Ajax down in the second half with the most unsexy football ever.

Just so I can see the meltdown that the stellar prick Dr.Funkenstein will have.

pseudo_canadian · May 24, 2017

DevilRed said:
I would give my left bollock for us to nick a second goal.

Me too.

The Outsider · May 24, 2017

Good to see your're ahead and good luck with the second half.

FYI - I would also be tempted to put Lingard on for Mhkit especially now he's on a yellow. Lingard also has that ability to conjure up a screamer out of nowhere.

prtk0811 · May 24, 2017

GM K said:
Ajax - 66% possession
United - 34% possession

Ajax - 3 attempts at goal
United - 6 attempts at goal

Ajax - scored none
United - scored one

The we play do not matter right now, we just need the win but it certainly matters next season and do not helps us when we compete in the market for players.

Schmiznurf · May 24, 2017

Borden said:
But we scored a fluke goal so it's a tactical masterclass from Mourinho apparently.

Hah, if this is a masterclass I hate to see the intermediate stuff.

el3mel said:
We're leading 1-0.

That's all I care about today.

Yeah, but it's making me nervous as is.

Nick7 said:
If it ends like that and we've won one nil I'll be delighted.

I'll be delighted we won, but disappointed at our poor play.

Djemba-Djemba · May 24, 2017

We just need to calm down and pass it. Every time we get the ball we're just hoofing it and giving it them straight back.

We've got the lead, we don't have to force the issue, we need composure. Could do with Carrick maybe.

TsuWave · May 24, 2017

Janson said:
That's reaching.

its not. saying he's been invisible is just a grossly wild and untrue comment.

mata has been the only tidy one in attack and has been supporting valencia well defensively. him, darmian and herrera have been the better performers with a case being made for pogba and fellaini as well

trevor newnham · May 24, 2017

To be honest , I dont care if we win 1-0 playing shite. I am not from Manchester but I want this win for the people of Manchester, to show that terrorism will never win. I fecking love Manchester.

Rolandofgilead · May 24, 2017

So far so good. Mhiky needs to come off before is sent off though.

pseudo_canadian · May 24, 2017

Mkhi still on.

Hope Jose gave him the hair dryer.

Hugh Jass · May 24, 2017

If it stays like this they will just throw everyone up in the final ten minutes like the Celta Vigo match.

Son Of Sam · May 24, 2017

Niall said:
I'm just thinking of this game last season when Liverpool were 1:0 up at half-time and sitting pretty. Then Sevilla upped a gear out of nowhere and completely blew them away.

That must not happen here.

Come on boys, another good 45 minutes and we're there.

Don't worry, Niall.

Unless one of our players get a red card, I don't see that happening tonight. We have a better defence than what Liverpool offered last season.

My main issue is our impotency when we break. Ajax has shown loads of naivety by throwing everything forward at times but we haven't been able to capitalise on it.

Hazard & Pedro would have scored 3 by now.

yamo123x · May 24, 2017

Need to score next goal. Hope we don't go mega defensive and invite pressure cos if we do concede it gives them the momentum.

Both teams v poor I'm afraid.

Android1974 · May 24, 2017

Don't know how people imagine Mkhitaryan to be subbed by Martial instead of Lingard.

sammsky1 · May 24, 2017

blind, fellaini and Mata have done really well so far.

Pogba, smalling and Darmian have looked solid.

Rashford and Mhki should be subbed

Murder on Zidanes Floor · May 24, 2017

JinnerJamie said:
The midfield has been outstanding it practically shut their passing game down and forcing them wider.

Wider to a player who is getting turned over with ease.

Hugh Jass · May 24, 2017

Rolandofgilead said:
So far so good. Mhiky needs to come off before is sent off though.

Take him off around 60 I say.

Janson · May 24, 2017

Emdad Ahmed said:
We need a goal to seal it. Mata can provide the defining moment hence why jose picked him

Jose said he's the brain, but I don't think we need a brain when we inevitably park the buss.

JeffBoomTetris · May 24, 2017

GM K said:
Ajax - 66% possession
United - 34% possession

Ajax - 3 attempts at goal
United - 6 attempts at goal

Ajax - scored none
United - scored one

Just shows possession is not necessary to get the end product

pseudo_canadian · May 24, 2017

45 more minutes.

COME ON UNITED

No Idea For Nickname · May 24, 2017

Ban said:
Branko Strupar. He's saying some absolutely moronic things.

I know, when I saw him, rolled my eyes, and switched to BT.

prtk0811 · May 24, 2017

I hope we score again pushing higher before dropping deep again in this half

PoTMS · May 24, 2017

Schmiznurf said:
Hah, if this is a masterclass I hate to see the intermediate stuff.

Yeah, but it's making me nervous as is.

I'll be delighted we won, but disappointed at our poor play.

Yep, feel the same, especially when I've been looking forward to this game for weeks now.

Safa Boy · May 24, 2017

I hope we go for a second goal now.

Rado_N · May 24, 2017

Don't forget lads we're the away team tonight so Ajax need 2.

just in case....

RonaldoVII · May 24, 2017

Get that 2nd goal, get Carrick on and suffocate the game and Ajax players

RoadTrip · May 24, 2017

Here goes. Potentially 45 minutes to glory...

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