Manchester United 5:2 Leicester City

Hugh Jass · Wednesday at 17:11

Pexbo said:
Just realised this isn’t on TV. Well that’s shit.

Red button.

Nogho · Wednesday at 17:25

More discussions about a red button then the game itself

Let RvN win this one! I really hope he tries something else then 4231. Give us some all out attack and a 4-2 win!

Top_Bins · Wednesday at 17:32

Nogho said:
More discussions about a red button then the game itself

Let RvN win this one! I really hope he tries something else then 4231. Give us some all out attack and a 4-2 win!

Surely Wilcox will have him try a 3-4-3 in anticipation for Amorim? Pointless continuing with a failed formation anyway.

GreatDane · Wednesday at 17:38

Top_Bins said:
Surely Wilcox will have him try a 3-4-3 in anticipation for Amorim? Pointless continuing with a failed formation anyway.

Bit risky seeing as Ruud has no experience coaching a 3-4-3.

The Cat · Wednesday at 17:40

Top_Bins said:
Surely Wilcox will have him try a 3-4-3 in anticipation for Amorim? Pointless continuing with a failed formation anyway.

Don't see the point until Amorim is actually in place - there is nothing to definitely say he will start that way initially anyway.

Go 442 Ruud get the wingers and midfield providing chances all night and see how Hojlund gets on.

AndySmith1990 · Wednesday at 17:42

Feeling positive for a change

The Cat · Wednesday at 17:46

Crimson King said:
Ah ok, thanks for confirming. My dad has been struggling with it, so I'll have to tell him what to do again tonight

I looked it up earlier too never used it before :lol:

Samid · Wednesday at 17:47

Hoping he can break the shackles tonight.

Raven · Wednesday at 17:51

Hopefully we play with an actual midfield this evening.

tomaldinho1 · Wednesday at 17:53

Top_Bins said:
Surely Wilcox will have him try a 3-4-3 in anticipation for Amorim? Pointless continuing with a failed formation anyway.

Wilcox doesn't have any say on the head coach's tactics, he's not directly coaching or managing any aspect of the first team. He's technical director, his expertise is in youth management/recruitment and setting up structures that make it as easy as possible for youth players to make the senior team/get sold for good money. People have misinterpreted the 'game model' idea as him telling a coach what they need to do, it's the other way around - a coach (ultimately chosen by Berrada, so with a tactical setup they like) will have a style and then Wilcox will implement that through the club.

MDFC Manager · Wednesday at 17:55

tomaldinho1 said:
Wilcox doesn't have any say on the head coach's tactics, he's not directly coaching or managing any aspect of the first team. He's technical director, his expertise is in youth management/recruitment and setting up structures that make it as easy as possible for youth players to make the senior team/get sold for good money. People have misinterpreted the 'game model' idea as him telling a coach what they need to do, it's the other way around - a coach (ultimately chosen by Berrada, so with a tactical setup they like) will have a style and then Wilcox will implement that through the club.

I see where you're coming from, but i think it was widely reported that Wilcox is the one entrusted with setting up the long term vision/playing style etc.

SATA · Wednesday at 17:57

I reckon a basic 4-4-2 from Ruud tonight with Rasmus and Zirkzee up top

Top_Bins · Wednesday at 18:00

tomaldinho1 said:
Wilcox doesn't have any say on the head coach's tactics, he's not directly coaching or managing any aspect of the first team. He's technical director, his expertise is in youth management/recruitment and setting up structures that make it as easy as possible for youth players to make the senior team/get sold for good money. People have misinterpreted the 'game model' idea as him telling a coach what they need to do, it's the other way around - a coach (ultimately chosen by Berrada, so with a tactical setup they like) will have a style and then Wilcox will implement that through the club.

I'm pretty sure he instructed ETH to start keeping possession more. There are reports this caused friction but there is definitely a plan from the sporting director and it is filtering down to the coach.

Top_Bins · Wednesday at 18:03

The Cat said:
Don't see the point until Amorim is actually in place - there is nothing to definitely say he will start that way initially anyway.

Go 442 Ruud get the wingers and midfield providing chances all night and see how Hojlund gets on.

Surely it's better to introduce the system to the players they will be playing in a week or so?

Unless, of course, Amorim isn't as sure thing as many are reporting.

Judas · Wednesday at 18:06

Top_Bins said:
Surely it's better to introduce the system to the players they will be playing in a week or so?

Unless, of course, Amorim isn't as sure thing as many are reporting.

I see no benefit. Let the new manager get his tactics across personally, and let the interim interim.

Berbaclass · Wednesday at 18:08

groovyalbert · Wednesday at 18:10

Berbaclass said:

Vier Vier Fecking Twee

Berbaclass · Wednesday at 18:10

groovyalbert said:
Vier Vier Fecking Twee

Ollie Derbyshire · Wednesday at 18:11

Berbaclass said:

No Hojlund then? I hope he starts.

Valencia Shin Crosses · Wednesday at 18:11

Ugh Bruno up top again

Bwuk · Wednesday at 18:13

Apparently Leicester putting out a reserve side. We should be winning this comfortably if that’s the case.

The Cat · Wednesday at 18:15

Ah the old inverted double no10 from the 30's.

Ruud knows what he's doing.

Still ill · Wednesday at 18:15

Samid said:
Hoping he can break the shackles tonight.

Is that a jar of honey in his hand? Winnie the Pooh reference? Is he calling ETH Eeyore? Subtle. I like this guy.

TheReligion · Wednesday at 18:18

Still ill said:
Is that a jar of honey in his hand? Winnie the Pooh reference? Is he calling ETH Eeyore? Subtle. I like this guy.

It’s overnight oats.

An Amorim staple

Dan_F · Wednesday at 18:20

Didn’t Ruud play 433 at PSV? Would be very surprised if it’s just a conventional 442, although it would be hilarious if we just went out and battered Leicester.

RDCR07 · Wednesday at 18:26

Judas said:
Most excited I’ve been for one of our games for bloody ages.

This!

The Cat · Wednesday at 18:26

Dan_F said:
Didn’t Ruud play 433 at PSV? Would be very surprised if it’s just a conventional 442, although it would be hilarious if we just went out and battered Leicester.

This is what I am really hoping for tonight - cut all the bollocks out and just go and show you are good players.

Berbaclass · Wednesday at 18:26

Lindelof starting

The Purley King · Wednesday at 18:27

LordSpud said:
Sky Sports + (think it's just a fancy name for red button)

Just had a look and it’s not on sky or BT.
Annoying although the games they have picked presumably a couple of weeks back are probably more interesting for the average viewer

Edit - whoops I’m an idiot !

OverratedOpinion · Wednesday at 18:27

All clubs should be forced to play 4-4-2 with the exception that you can play a flat 4-3-3 in Europe.

Valencia Shin Crosses · Wednesday at 18:27

And Garnacho still on the left. Christ get Ruben in here ASAP

TheReligion · Wednesday at 18:30

What’s the team?

The Cat · Wednesday at 18:30

TheReligion said:
What’s the team?

Any minute now.

The Cat · Wednesday at 18:31

Judas said:
Most excited I’ve been for one of our games for bloody ages.

Can't argue with that.

saik · Wednesday at 18:32

TheReligion said:
What’s the team?

Based on the leaks from twitter, its Bruno and Zirkzee up top with Rashford on right and Garnacho on the left in a 4-4-2. As you can see, they don't reveal everything in a single go so they can drive up their engagement. Eriksen is injured and latest leak is that Lindelof is starting.

Berbaclass · Wednesday at 18:33

My guess

Onana - Dalot Lindelof Martinez Mazraoui - Rashford Casemiro Ugarte Garnacho - Bruno Zirkzee

Ollie Derbyshire · Wednesday at 18:34

saik said:
Based on the leaks from twitter, its Bruno and Zirkzee up top with Rashford on right and Garnacho on the left in a 4-4-2. As you can see, they don't reveal everything in a single go so they can drive up their engagement. Eriksen is injured and latest leak is that Lindelof is starting.

That’s Ruud done for then.

Cathy Ferguson · Wednesday at 18:35

Höjlund should be rested.

red_de_pologne · Wednesday at 18:37

Berbaclass said:
My guess

Onana - Dalot Lindelof Martinez Mazraoui - Rashford Casemiro Ugarte Garnacho - Bruno Zirkzee

Your guess aligns with the latest twitter rumours

Berbaclass · Wednesday at 18:37

red_de_pologne said:
Your guess aligns with the latest twitter rumours

I was taking them into account

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