Manchester United 3:0 Stoke City

Offside · Feb 2, 2016

A draw is nailed on. The worst case.

If we win then we win. 3 points. But I would rather us lose than draw as the reaction would be so extreme he may go. There would be new levels of discontent.

Van Gaal is the king of saving himself while still making sure we don't actually win and fall further behind. Look at the Newcastle and Chelsea games. We showed a little attacking intent so that arrogant tool thinks it's all going welll and we are title contenders.

1-1 with us managing more than 2 shots on target and the club see it as a step in the right direction when he should have been gone weeks ago and everyone at Old Trafford tonight apart from those in the directors box know it.

Norris · Feb 2, 2016

I genuinely Hope, Fellaini doesn't start. Carrick-Schneidy-Herrera combo should work well.

Norris · Feb 2, 2016

stubie said:
0-0, Stoke to have a defender sent off after 34 minutes

1 shot at goal

Redcafe Meltdown

I doubt a 0-0 will cause a meltdown. I expect Pep comments to be made though.

buckooo1978 · Feb 2, 2016

Ijazz17 said:
I genuinely Hope, Fellaini doesn't start. Carrick-Schneidy-Herrera combo should work well.

as do I - Fellaini has been awful in that midfield 2......surely he can't play him ahead of a rested Herrera and a fit Carrick......

though with our Louis who knows what the thought process is....

Please play

--------------------------------------DDG------------------------------------------
Varela-----------Smalling---------------------Blind-------------------------CBJ
-----------------------Carrick-------------Schneiderlein------------------------
---------------------------------Mata--------------------------------------------
Januzaj---------------------------------------------------------------Martial
--------------------------------------Rooney------------------------------------

stubie · Feb 2, 2016

Ijazz17 said:
I doubt a 0-0 will cause a meltdown. I expect Pep comments to be made though.

I remember the reaction when we played

Middlesbrough
PSV
West Ham
Sheff Utd (until the 93rd minute)

Norris · Feb 2, 2016

DomesticTadpole said:
None. West Ham against Villa on BT. Nothing on Sky.

How will I stream this then

pseudo_canadian · Feb 2, 2016

The most incredible thing is that if we lose I still don't think LVG will be sacked or resign.

He's here for the rest of the season, regardless of our results. Or until we mathematically can't reach the top 4.

Norris · Feb 2, 2016

stubie said:
I remember the reaction when we played

Middlesbrough
PSV
West Ham
Sheff Utd (until the 93rd minute)

The Match Day thread is always on Meltdown mode when we're drawing or losing. I meant it won't reach the epic levels of yesterday.

Norris · Feb 2, 2016

buckooo1978 said:
as do I - Fellaini has been awful in that midfield 2......surely he can't play him ahead of a rested Herrera and a fit Carrick......

though with our Louis who knows what the thought process is....

Please play

--------------------------------------DDG------------------------------------------
Varela-----------Smalling---------------------Blind-------------------------CBJ
-----------------------Carrick-------------Schneiderlein------------------------
---------------------------------Mata--------------------------------------------
Januzaj---------------------------------------------------------------Martial
--------------------------------------Rooney------------------------------------

Wins my vote. But I think Januzaj might struggle if he is played. I'd prefer Mata. Lingard hasn't had good games the last few weeks.

Spock · Feb 2, 2016

I have very low expectations for a performance worth watching. Am I correct in understanding that the match will not be shown live on TV in the UK?

It's appalling how far we've fallen under this robotic clown.

pseudo_canadian · Feb 2, 2016

Spock said:
I have very low expectations for a performance worth watching. Am I correct in understanding that the match will not be shown live on TV in the UK?

It's appalling how far we've fallen under this robotic clown.

Wait, really? Hopefully I can find a good river.

space · Feb 2, 2016

Ugh I can see a 1-1 with a little bit of fighting spirit masking another terrible result and LVG surviving again.

Spock · Feb 2, 2016

pseudo_canadian said:
Wait, really? Hopefully I can find a good river.

I read moaning about that elsewhere, but that seems highly improbable. No matter how shit our play, United is still a massive draw for TV viewers outside of Manchester. Or maybe that's no longer the case?

ottosec · Feb 2, 2016

Standard 0-0 at HT and 0-1 FT. Shame we can't play Liverpool every week.

unchanged_lineup · Feb 2, 2016

Before everyone dives into this thread, anyone fancy a Pep Sweep? How many time will people who haven't seen this post say the word "Pep" in this thread during the match?

I'm gonna go with 86.

pseudo_canadian · Feb 2, 2016

Spock said:
I read moaning about that elsewhere, but that seems highly improbable. No matter how shit our play, United is still a massive draw for TV viewers outside of Manchester. Or maybe that's no longer the case?

No, it definitely still is the case. I live in the states and you can always catch their games on TV, regardless of the competition they're playing in.

marukomu · Feb 2, 2016

0-0. They've scored even less than we have.

Taxx · Feb 2, 2016

We'll win. 1-0. Or 2-1.

Wednesday at Stoke · Feb 2, 2016

Any team news so far? I'm not liking the radio silence before a PL game. I hope Memphis gets a shot at redemption.

DomesticTadpole · Feb 2, 2016

buckooo1978 said:
as do I - Fellaini has been awful in that midfield 2......surely he can't play him ahead of a rested Herrera and a fit Carrick......

though with our Louis who knows what the thought process is....

Please play

--------------------------------------DDG------------------------------------------
Varela-----------Smalling---------------------Blind-------------------------CBJ
-----------------------Carrick-------------Schneiderlein------------------------
---------------------------------Mata--------------------------------------------
Januzaj---------------------------------------------------------------Martial
--------------------------------------Rooney------------------------------------

Januzaj played for the U-21's last night, so doubt he will play.

Drifter · Feb 2, 2016

Gone for 1-1 . 2-1 at a push.

Di Maria's angel · Feb 2, 2016

pseudo_canadian said:
Wait, really? Hopefully I can find a good river.

To drown yourself after the first half?

Minimalist · Feb 2, 2016

It won't be that surprising if they win, will it?

Unless I'm flattering them, they have looked a real threat this season in most games and solid all over. Not even mentioning they beat us over Xmas with relative ease.

This is in comparison to ourselves who can seemingly only defeat cannon-fodder sides.

DomesticTadpole · Feb 2, 2016

Darmian is with the squad at the Lowry.

pseudo_canadian · Feb 2, 2016

Di Maria's angel said:
To drown yourself after the first half?

Yes

pseudo_canadian · Feb 2, 2016

DomesticTadpole said:
Darmian is with the squad at the Lowry.

Good news.

DomesticTadpole · Feb 2, 2016

pseudo_canadian said:
Good news.

It is indeed. I was worried for the lad.

simonhch · Feb 2, 2016

Just don't fecking care anymore. Even if we win this game, it's a small battle won in a war that was lost long ago. Club is in complete disarray. The direction we are heading in is hopeless.

I've been putting United games first, over pressing work schedules, grad school papers, family time etc., for years now. This weekend, I'm taking my daughter to a play instead. Don't regret that decision at all. feck off Glazers, feck off Woodward.

pseudo_canadian · Feb 2, 2016

simonhch said:
Just don't fecking care anymore. Even if we win this game, it's a small battle won in a war that was lost long ago. Club is in complete disarray. The direction we are heading in is hopeless.

I've been putting United games first, over pressing work schedules, grad school papers, family time etc., for years now. This weekend, I'm taking my daughter to a play instead. Don't regret that decision at all. feck off Glazers, feck off Woodward.

Hard to disagree with this. My enjoyment in watching our games has been sucked out by LVG this season, similar to how Moyes did.

The inner workings of our club needs some serious restructuring I think, or we will be left in the past as the likes of City surge forward with actual ambition.

Hammerfell · Feb 2, 2016

simonhch said:
Just don't fecking care anymore. Even if we win this game, it's a small battle won in a war that was lost long ago. Club is in complete disarray. The direction we are heading in is hopeless.

I've been putting United games first, over pressing work schedules, grad school papers, family time etc., for years now. This weekend, I'm taking my daughter to a play instead. Don't regret that decision at all. feck off Glazers, feck off Woodward.

But this game is tonight, so will you be giving it your full attention?

Di Maria's angel · Feb 2, 2016

simonhch said:
Just don't fecking care anymore. Even if we win this game, it's a small battle won in a war that was lost long ago. Club is in complete disarray. The direction we are heading in is hopeless.

I've been putting United games first, over pressing work schedules, grad school papers, family time etc., for years now. This weekend, I'm taking my daughter to a play instead. Don't regret that decision at all. feck off Glazers, feck off Woodward.

Good on you. I'm still tempted to watch... Can't really stop myself.

Oneunited26 · Feb 2, 2016

Offside said:
A draw is nailed on. The worst case.

If we win then we win. 3 points. But I would rather us lose than draw as the reaction would be so extreme he may go. There would be new levels of discontent.

Van Gaal is the king of saving himself while still making sure we don't actually win and fall further behind. Look at the Newcastle and Chelsea games. We showed a little attacking intent so that arrogant tool thinks it's all going welll and we are title contenders.

1-1 with us managing more than 2 shots on target and the club see it as a step in the right direction when he should have been gone weeks ago and everyone at Old Trafford tonight apart from those in the directors box know it.

He is only the king because of the environment he in he has made himself lucky, in any other big club they have be having him packing his bags and sending him to Florida for his retirement

pseudo_canadian said:
Hard to disagree with this. My enjoyment in watching our games has been sucked out by LVG this season, similar to how Moyes did.

The inner workings of our club needs some serious restructuring I think, or we will be left in the past as the likes of City surge forward with actual ambition.

Hell ed woodward himself sent VG a bottle of wine, so that sums up the clubs rudderless position, only at this club can you do a job so bad you get rewarded by a fine bottle of wine

redflair · Feb 2, 2016

Stoke have had two tough away games (and two cup exits) almost in the space of a week.

You have to hope they'll somehow get caught in an OT sandwich and aren't feeling their usual perky selves.

But I've got to say there's about this United bunch that inspires little confidence, particularly at home.

If Carrick doesn't start, it'll be another long night.

Oneunited26 · Feb 2, 2016

redflair said:
Stoke have had two tough away games (and two cup exits) almost in the space of a week.

You have to hope they'll somehow get caught in an OT sandwich and aren't feeling their usual perky selves.

But I've got to say there's about this United bunch that inspires little confidence, particularly at home.

If Carrick doesn't start, it'll be another long night.

Our style of play is so slow, stoke could have played yesterday and still come to OT and been given a breather, VG philosophy for you

Superpolfcb · Feb 2, 2016

Time to give Andreas Pereira a real opportunity. Didn't play for the U21's so should at least get on as a sub.
Mata and Herrera haven't shown enough the last few weeks to stay in the team imo.
I expect Schneiderlin-Carrick to be the midfield pairing, that should be enough to give the attacking players some freedom. Pereira, Memphis, Martial and Rooney please!

pseudo_canadian · Feb 2, 2016

Oneunited26 said:
He is only the king because of the environment he in he has made himself lucky, in any other big club they have be having him packing his bags and sending him to Florida for his retirement

Hell ed woodward himself sent VG a bottle of wine, so that sums up the clubs rudderless position, only at this club can you do a job so bad you get rewarded by a fine bottle of wine

It's just absurd.

villain · Feb 2, 2016

Imagine if we actually win this match?!

Anyone remember that feeling?

Oneunited26 · Feb 2, 2016

pseudo_canadian said:
It's just absurd.

But in the mind of ed and VG, its the philosophy

redflair · Feb 2, 2016

Oneunited26 said:
Our style of play is so slow, stoke could have played yesterday and still come to OT and been given a breather, VG philosophy for you

Pretty accurate really.

But desperate times mean help is needed from the opposition - and United will need help tonight.

Oneunited26 · Feb 2, 2016

redflair said:
Pretty accurate really.

But desperate times mean help is needed from the opposition - and United will need help tonight.

This sums up our football in 19 seconds on what we get every game, the VG football philosophy in 19 seconds

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