Manchester United 0:0 Middlesbrough

FromTheBench · Oct 28, 2015

Jones not even on the bench with no other defensive options there.

Uh Oh hope it's not another injury issue.

Amethyst · Oct 28, 2015

Anyone want to have a go at explaining why on Earth Chris Smalling needs to play against 'Boro in a League Cup game?

bosnian_red · Oct 28, 2015

Exciting line up. Going to miss the first half because of an exam but will probably try and finish it quickly to catch the second half. Hopefully Memphis does well.

BarstoolProphet · Oct 28, 2015

Good mixture of youth and first teamers in need of game time against an in-inform team. A bit overkill that bench, though.

DomesticTadpole · Oct 28, 2015

I only got 7/11. I am dropping like a stone.

The Stain · Oct 28, 2015

Expected a stronger line-up but glad i only got 7 right. This is an exciting 11! Like some have pointed out, Smalling could have been rested, really.

Question234 · Oct 28, 2015

really don't see the need to start romero.

We might lose this now.

ChaddyP · Oct 28, 2015

Is Jones injured? No defender on the bench

PlayerOne · Oct 28, 2015

That's a good team, younger players getting their chance. Lets hope they impress.

Ixion · Oct 28, 2015

Amethyst said:
Anyone want to have a go at explaining why on Earth Chris Smalling needs to play against 'Boro in a League Cup game?

He probably wants to and the younger players up front will be calmer with experienced players like him. He'll be fine.

Hed Zitin · Oct 28, 2015

Too under strength. Boro are a decent team. Really hope Blind is playing fullback.

wiz4231 · Oct 28, 2015

Amethyst said:
Anyone want to have a go at explaining why on Earth Chris Smalling needs to play against 'Boro in a League Cup game?

Captain

Bruno8 · Oct 28, 2015

Strong bench

Shame McNair is injured, he would have played this game

DomesticTadpole · Oct 28, 2015

They are getting their chance tonight. They have to take it or they might not get another for a while.

Raw · Oct 28, 2015

The return of Downing.

Pexbo · Oct 28, 2015

wiz4231 said:
What's going on with Sean Goss, can anybody enlighten me?

All you need to know about Sean Goss

Sean Goss was perhaps a surprise inclusion in the 26-man squad for Manchester United's Tour 2015, presented by Aon.

The 19-year-old midfielder is the only outfield member of the party, with the exception of the four new signings, who has yet to make a senior appearance for the Reds. We answer some of the questions being posed by supporters after he flew out with the rest of the group to Seattle.

Has Goss' elevation to the senior squad come out of the blue?
He trained with the first team last season and also in the days leading up to the tour squad announcement. Luke Shaw told us in May the midfielder had been one of the youngsters stepping up who had impressed him the most.

How did he perform at Under-21 level last season?
Very well. Playing with senior stars alongside him, he grew in confidence and scored his first goal in the 1-1 draw at Leicester City, feeding off Robin van Persie's lay-off. Warren Joyce's side won the nationwide title and he was a key member of the squad, making 10 appearances.

What sort of player is he?
Tidy in possession and an astute passer, his style has drawn comparisons with Michael Carrick. Capable of adding more goals, as his record at younger age levels proved, he has developed the defensive side of his game considerably under Joyce's tutelage.

Did he come up through the ranks?
Goss joined United from Exeter City in 2012 after appearing as a guest for Paul McGuinness' young Reds side in the AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam.

What do people say about him?
Reserves coach Joyce was pleased to see him make the travelling party for the United States. "Gossy did really well last year," he told MUTV. "He's a dependable lad and has got it all sorted when the ball comes to him with his pass selection. His technique is good and he's worked really hard. He had an opportunity to train with the manager and he must have done something to catch the eye. He needs to continue doing that on tour and we'll see how well he can impress the manager and the rest of the staff."

Anything else we should know?
In 2005, as a nine-year-old, he was a mascot for United's goalless draw with Exeter City in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney sat out the tie but scored in the replay.

#07 · Oct 28, 2015

Sergio Romero could see us knocked out tonight.

The Taurean · Oct 28, 2015

Is McNair still in recovery?

FromTheBench · Oct 28, 2015

Amethyst said:
Anyone want to have a go at explaining why on Earth Chris Smalling needs to play against 'Boro in a League Cup game?

Who else is there ?

Slightly worried about no Jones on the bench.

SirAF · Oct 28, 2015

That's a brilliant team, very very happy.

Hernandez - BFA · Oct 28, 2015

Gladly did woefully in line up game. Team looks exciting. Didn't expect that. Is Fergie back in charge?

Reckon there will be a few goals in this one.

Skills · Oct 28, 2015

wiz4231 said:
Captain

Carrick is vice cpt.

DomesticTadpole · Oct 28, 2015

Think I will give up this lineup lark.

Walters_19_MuFc · Oct 28, 2015

Good team, although i'm surprised to see Mike starting. Other than that, can't really grumble. Love the look of the front four. Think they'll trouble M'borough a lot.

Scarecrow · Oct 28, 2015

I'm pleased, overall. Big test for the youngsters. We should have enough to go through comfortably though.

Spark · Oct 28, 2015

#07 said:
Sergio Romero could see us knocked out tonight.

Why? I thought he was decent at the start of the season (although he had feck all to do)

Sparky_Hughes · Oct 28, 2015

Wilson to score a hattrick then replace Rooney on the weekend

Bruno8 · Oct 28, 2015

Front 4 is awesome. I hope they click

sunama · Oct 28, 2015

Amethyst said:
Anyone want to have a go at explaining why on Earth Chris Smalling needs to play against 'Boro in a League Cup game?

Because we want to win a trophy and the league cup looks like the easiest (and most likely) one we will win?

Moonred · Oct 28, 2015

Don't get why Romero gets ridiculed so much.

Raw · Oct 28, 2015

Is this the first time this season that Rooney didn't start (apart from that one game he was out injured for)?

Walters_19_MuFc · Oct 28, 2015

DomesticTadpole said:
Think I will give up this lineup lark.

Same. I came 4th last season but im just a mess this year.

CG1010 · Oct 28, 2015

Sparky_Hughes said:
Wilson to score a hattrick then replace Rooney on the weekend

Even then he would replace Herrera and Rooney would be play #10.

Grylte · Oct 28, 2015

I forgot to check who were injured.
I had Jones and McNair as cb's, with Blind and Darmian as full backs.
I guess 9/11 in the starting lineup, and most likely 1 or 2 subs, isn't too bad in the league cup, where our lineups are ususally pretty random

FromTheBench · Oct 28, 2015

Rather have played Johnstone than ROmero tbh.

marlowe78 · Oct 28, 2015

That's really a poor midfield, isn't it? I mean, we should win but I was hoping we would get one of Herrera, BSF, or Schniederlin in there.

Amethyst · Oct 28, 2015

Ixion said:
He probably wants to and the younger players up front will be calmer with experienced players like him. He'll be fine.

Mmm, still think we should have enough without having to play him.

wiz4231 said:
Captain

Carrick's the captain tonight, not Smalling.

FromTheBench said:
Who else is there ?

Slightly worried about no Jones on the bench.

Rojo and Blind could play with Tony V and Darmian as full backs. I know we're thin in defence with McNair injured and Jones it turns out nowhere to be seen. But I don't see why we need to play him.

Mr Anderson · Oct 28, 2015

Is the match live on any radio station? I'll be driving home and will tune into a radio via my phone.

Rory 7 · Oct 28, 2015

is this game on the box?

CG1010 · Oct 28, 2015

DomesticTadpole said:
Think I will give up this lineup lark.

How many did you get correct?

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