Norwich City 0:1 Manchester United

Walters_19_MuFc · May 7, 2016

The players that have come in today have shown why they dont start normally start. That said, the players that usually start aren't up to much either.

I'd take Mata off. Put Januzaj on the right and drop Rooney into midfield.

De Gea
Valencia Smalling Rojo CBJ
Carrick
Herrera Rooney
Januzaj Memphis Lingard

shabadu84 · May 7, 2016

Crazy how even the entertainment factor depends on a 20yr old and a 18yr old kid. All the other passengers being exposed

kouroux · May 7, 2016

Summit said:
When you consider we got rid of Nani and replaced with this shite it beggars belief.

Nani feels like Pele next to him.

VorZakone · May 7, 2016

Godfather said:
How the heck are we 5th.

A terrible PL season in terms of quality.

LeftyBlaster · May 7, 2016

This lot have me cursing like True Geordie.

NoLogo · May 7, 2016

My ratings so far:

De Gea - 7
Valencia - 6
Smalling - 6
Rojo - 2
Darmian - 5 / CBJ - 4
Carrick - 6
Herrera - 3
Lingard - 2
Depay - 2
Mata - 2
Rooney - 3

Absolute shithouse performance, especially in attack.

JakeC · May 7, 2016

criticalanalysis said:
What is it that people see with Carrick?

This calming influence that dominates the midfield from all the back on the edge of his own penalty box?

He's a fecking limited footballer that can only play to his best when we are on top of other teams. His lack of movement and mobilty is as bad as Rooney. His passing abilities doesn't make up for it. I hate him.

When's your 11th birthday?

amolbhatia50k · May 7, 2016

Mainoldo said:
£20 if he comes on he stinks out the place just like the rest...

Too subjective. And he won't be given more than 15 minutes by LVG anyway, sadly.

Fully Fledged · May 7, 2016

Irrational. said:
Just doesn't look like it's going to happen for us, unfortunately. There are no new ideas, no invention in the team. LVG's dinosaur philosophy is going to bore us all to death.

Yeah. I hate the way we play football under LVG. When I saw that Martial and Rashford weren't playing I thought that we would struggle against a really poor team.

RedOldBoy · May 7, 2016

Djemba-Djemba said:
Van Gaal would have loved that.

Loads of possession and control. Norwich didn't have a shot after the 5th minute, he'll be rubbing his hands in glee.

Only problem is you won't win anything with 0-0 results.

Natener · May 7, 2016

Kraftwerker said:
First halves.

They're going great.

Oh yes, it's great. I've been placing bets on 0 goals 1st half in United games since January. Made a fair amount of profit so far.

Drifter · May 7, 2016

Showing Roy Keane.

Michael T · May 7, 2016

I'm a little concerned my prediction of a 0-5 United win is in peril.

Djemba-Djemba · May 7, 2016

RedOldBoy said:
Only problem is you won't win anything with 0-0 results.

That's just a minor inconvenience for Louis.

Adam-Utd · May 7, 2016

Why why WHY does he persist with Mata on the right wing!?

He's a complete waste of a player on that side, just put Mata in the middle and lingard wide. If you want pace in the middle then put januzaj there or out wide.

I literally cannot fathom how he can see it being a good idea? What can he see that makes him persist with it?

He's paid money to do this and he can't even set a team up logically. He's an absolute con merchant he really is :lol:

Stretford End Phil · May 7, 2016

Scholes sums it up again - no belief, which is a reflection of LVG's achievement along with 20 times of not scoring in the first halves of 36 games... Testing my expectations again...

GloryHunter07 · May 7, 2016

criticalanalysis said:
What is it that people see with Carrick?

This calming influence that dominates the midfield from all the back on the edge of his own penalty box?

He's a fecking limited footballer that can only play to his best when we are on top of other teams. His lack of movement and mobilty is as bad as Rooney. His passing abilities doesn't make up for it. I hate him.

I hate this post

Red Dreams · May 7, 2016

this half screams for Jose to come save us.

VP89 · May 7, 2016

NoLogo said:
My ratings so far:

De Gea - 7
Valencia - 6
Smalling - 6
Rojo - 2
Darmian - 5 / CBJ - 4
Carrick - 6
Herrera - 3
Lingard - 2
Depay - 2
Mata - 2
Rooney - 3

Absolute shithouse performance, especially in attack.

No idea why herrera is greater than mata in those ratings.

Red17 · May 7, 2016

Van Gaal - one that sees risks rather than opportunities. Everything revolves around risks. Look at today's decision to leave out Blind and Rashford entirely, presumably not to risk them ...if we can't get past Norwich - there's no need to save them for the West Ham game. He doesn't take a chance. Shows in our game now. Not Man Utd!

Raw · May 7, 2016

Aww I was hoping Mourinho would walk out the tunnel.

Irrational. · May 7, 2016

Mainoldo said:
£20 if he comes on he stinks out the place just like the rest...

There's a reason players like Ashley Young and Jesse Lingard are thriving under LVG. They're workhorses, and follow his instructions to the T. No messing around, no instinct. Just play safe, conservative football.

Unfortunately it means that players who rely more on instinct and natural footballing ability suffer, as they don't fit into LVG's system - and they look 10x worse.

Therefore, like you, I wouldn't be surprised if Adnan came on and played shockingly bad with no invention or creativity. They just don't have the license under this snoozebot of a manager.

DomesticTadpole · May 7, 2016

Raw said:
Aww I was hoping Mourinho would walk out the tunnel.

Sacked at half-time. Has that ever happened before?

kenny19 · May 7, 2016

Herrera has been shite but I can never blame him. He is tasked with supplying mata rooney and memphis on the wing. That is no easy task.

RRCE · May 7, 2016

For literally a single person to watch this match (which, in truth, is quite representative of our football for much of the season) and still suggest that we should pass on Mourinho in favour keeping Van Gaal / Giggs would be absolutely moronic. Van Gaal really has drained the soul out of our beloved club. Only some youthful exuberance, yet to be spoiled by Van Gaal, has brought any joy to the season. Without that today, you see what we have. We have plenty of experienced players out on the pitch, none of whom appear to be too fussed about actually winning. Rooney is disgracing the captaincy, in my opinion.

Fully Fledged · May 7, 2016

clarkydaz said:
give it time

How the feck are we still going to be top 6 at the end of the weekend?

criticalanalysis · May 7, 2016

JakeC said:
When's your 11th birthday?

Take out my 'throws toys out of the pram' last sentence and it's still true. Him and Rooney are the old guard that need to move on.

On the pitch or off it.

JakeC · May 7, 2016

Red17 said:
Van Gaal - one that sees risks rather than opportunities. Everything revolves around risks. Look at today's decision to leave out Blind and Rashford entirely, presumably not to risk them ...if we can't get past Norwich - there's no need to save them for the West Ham game. He doesn't take a chance. Shows in our game now. Not Man Utd!

Mourinho is less of a risk taker.

LeftyBlaster · May 7, 2016

Commentator on NBC just said "fasten your seatbelts, here comes the second half" :lol:

Drifter · May 7, 2016

Hoping for a much improved second half.

Kostur · May 7, 2016

There's this 'pundits' studio in the break on Polish canal+ and they basically spent 10 minutes laughing at this shite match, we're the main culprits.

Sassy Colin · May 7, 2016

Godfather said:
How the heck are we 5th.

Because the Premier league is shite. Best league in the World my arse. Fair play to Leicester, not taking anything away from them they are the only team which actually wanted to win the it, but, really, they shouldn't be anywhere near the top of the league with the money spent by those below them.

Anustart89 · May 7, 2016

Memphis up top, Rooney on the left.

Edit: Not anymore.

Michael T · May 7, 2016

Are we 45 minutes plus added time from Jose?

Drifter · May 7, 2016

Michael T said:
Are we 45 minutes plus added time from Jose?

No.

JustAFan · May 7, 2016

Here we go again, going to have a whole new crop of injuries before the final.

JTW95 · May 7, 2016

Michael T said:
I'm a little concerned my prediction of a 0-5 United win is in peril.

Still a whole half to go. Believe!

Jippy · May 7, 2016

NoLogo said:
My ratings so far:

De Gea - 7
Valencia - 6
Smalling - 6
Rojo - 2
Darmian - 5 / CBJ - 4
Carrick - 6
Herrera - 3
Lingard - 2
Depay - 2
Mata - 2
Rooney - 3

Absolute shithouse performance, especially in attack.

Missed first half. That line up isn't promising. Please tell me Martial and Rash are on the bench at least?

Green_Red · May 7, 2016

Like how the feck can you not play your strongest team on the same weekend city play arsenal and you're chasing top 4. feckin clown of a manager.

Michael T · May 7, 2016

Believe me, I'm trying!

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