West Bromwich Albion 2:2 Manchester United

Mister_Stubbs · Oct 20, 2014

Di Maria, Januzaj and Mata.. that's some creativity. Would have preferred them to be supplying Falcao though rather than Robin who has been below par this season so far.

Another great interview, very straightforward haha.

villain · Oct 20, 2014

Not really understanding the RVP hate on here all of a sudden.

He's not been great but he's been on a similar level to Falcao.

Spoony · Oct 20, 2014

I'd rather see Falcao start. Van Gaal putting his selection down to player jet lag.

RetroStu · Oct 20, 2014

wr8_utd said:
How badly does RvP need to play before he gets dropped? Score a hat trick of own goals? Maybe he'll turn up tonight but right now, with his form for both club and country, he clearly doesn't merit a place in the starting lineup whereas Falcao has scored 3 games in a row now and has the confidence. You don't just rest your strikers when they're in goal soring form. It's getting annoying that RvP is undroppable.

Yeah it was the momentum aspect with Falcao, he has his goal scoring back and a goal today would probably of done wonders for his confidence and continued form.

Manucho the boss · Oct 20, 2014

Would be a really bad time for Adnan to get caught up in another diving incident with all the attention the Victor Moses one is getting. Don't want him getting a reputation as a cheat.

Dazzmondo · Oct 20, 2014

Great first XI, but the bench kinda sucks imo (other than Falcao of course). Disappointed not to see Blackett make the bench though. Van Gaal being ambiguous with regards to the formation so propably has changed to a 4-2-3-1

GRK · Oct 20, 2014

wr8_utd said:
How badly does RvP need to play before he gets dropped? Score a hat trick of own goals? Maybe he'll turn up tonight but right now, with his form for both club and country, he clearly doesn't merit a place in the starting lineup whereas Falcao has scored 3 games in a row now and has the confidence. You don't just rest your strikers when they're in goal soring form. It's getting annoying that RvP is undroppable.

agree 100%.falcao is on form right now and we need to use this.RVP out of form,he has to be dropped.

Tarrou · Oct 20, 2014

LVG doesn't like this guy :lol:

Taher Shah · Oct 20, 2014

West Brom defender Sebastien Pocognoli knows all about Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, having won the Dutch league title under him while at AZ Alkmaar in 2008-09.

"I was very young when I went to AZ Alkmaar, I was 19 years old, and I worked for two years under him," Pocognoli told the official West Brom website.

"He helped my formation as a footballer, pass-control-pass, tactically, because defensively I was not so strong. And also my personality because he likes players with personality.

"He's not only a good trainer but he's also a good human being. I learn a lot from every trainer I work under, as I am now under Mr Irvine.

"For me, he (Van Gaal) was very important because I was young. I don't know if I worked with him now whether I would be the same, but when I was 19/20 years of age, all that he said I tried to do."

Orton · Oct 20, 2014

vi1lain said:
Not really understanding the RVP hate on here all of a sudden.

He's not been great but he's been on a similar level to Falcao.

Exactly, and he's not exactly been much worse than Rooney either. Crying out for Januzaj but moaning about RVP starting when Falcao's still working his way to full match fitness. This place

bosnian_red · Oct 20, 2014

Orton said:
Yep, and another thing who would get the captaincy if Van Persie wasn't starting? He's the most experienced guy available to us, so it's the right call to start him.

Very true. It would probably go to De Gea, Jones or Rafael which I wouldn't mind but none are that experienced really so maybe it played a part.

Borys · Oct 20, 2014

vi1lain said:
Not really understanding the RVP hate on here all of a sudden.

He's not been great but he's been on a similar level to Falcao.

Yep, he will do better as a lone striker IMO with players around making space for him.

BenRobbins · Oct 20, 2014

So it seems as if there is a change in system on the cards for tonight....

Randall Flagg · Oct 20, 2014

Would love tonight be the first game when rojo and Jones can built a solid partnership.

Retorus · Oct 20, 2014

vi1lain said:
Not really understanding the RVP hate on here all of a sudden.

He's not been great but he's been on a similar level to Falcao.

People love a good moan.

Sassy Colin · Oct 20, 2014

The hate for RvP, the man who won us No. 20.

Keep it up lads, keep it up!

Taher Shah · Oct 20, 2014

Just realised now, Jones is back.

vidal7 · Oct 20, 2014

tenpoless said:
So, people are gullible for posting their opinion?
'Gullible' is such a big word for someone who checks facebook pages and twitter for updates, oh and with vidal7 in his name

Actually if you knew van gaal and would have watched his teams he seldom changes system. So yes it is gullible to think he will suddenly do it for west brom
Facebook is where united post training videos not bad to check it for updates
You talk about twitter when we have a 700 page thread about twitter discussion are you okay?
If user name is anything to go by well tenpoless is fantastic you win that one. Its amazing and you should be proud of this achievement. Hope you get the noble redcafe price for the most awesomest super fantastic username ever. Have a good day.

Organic Potatoes · Oct 20, 2014

Dobba said:
What's happened to Blackett?

He was Phil Jones'd.

Happens to the best of us...

Speak · Oct 20, 2014

Not a huge fan of van Persie, but I can understand the need to rest Falcao.
Line up is nice enough.

wr8_utd · Oct 20, 2014

There's no real "hate" for RvP. He's just been rubbish this season and Falcao has started to build some steam now and it would be a great time to continue giving him games. Especially with the big games coming up.

FujiVice · Oct 20, 2014

Would love to see performances out of Jones and Januzaj tonight. Great opportunity for the pair of them. Adnan's been a bit of a forgotten man, following the influx of muppet signings, so it'd be great to show us what he's made of again.

The Mitcher · Oct 20, 2014

Taher Shah said:
Just realised now, Jones is back.

Yeah his name was on the list.

secretary bird · Oct 20, 2014

bosnian_red said:
Probably down to his proper level (reserves). He wasn't that great to be honest, good on the ball but no chance he gets in when all are fit.[/QUOTE

Yep, he wont make it with us. Mcnair is better. Good on the ball? Yes he can pass it but he takes forever to pick a pass or play a ball out to midfield.

RVP_2014 · Oct 20, 2014

Feck off hating on RVP you twats.

Orton · Oct 20, 2014

wr8_utd said:
There's no real "hate" for RvP. He's just been rubbish this season and Falcao has started to build some steam now and it would be a great time to continue giving him games. Especially with the big games coming up.

Who else starts when Falcao's still working his way to full match fitness? Have some common sense ffs.

Sassy Colin · Oct 20, 2014

Of course, my line up game is toast

Taher Shah · Oct 20, 2014

RVP_2014 · Oct 20, 2014

Van Gaal: "It's very important to get our first away win at this moment because we have to show we can go on at the top."

MarcusP82 · Oct 20, 2014

Could someone do me a huge favour and send me the link for a stream to watch the game on?

wr8_utd · Oct 20, 2014

Randall Flagg said:
Would love tonight be the first game when rojo and Jones can built a solid partnership.

Would be lovely if Jones just managed to finish the match.

RVP_2014 · Oct 20, 2014

Van Gaal explains striker selection: "RvP came back [from internationals] two days before Falcao, who was in South America. He had jetlag."

Kill 'em all · Oct 20, 2014

bosnian_red said:
Think it'll be a 4-2-3-1, that's the way it is written out on the twitter account at least for what its worth. Let's hope for a great performance as they are fully capable of it.

I think it will be a 4-3-1-2. van Gaal sees Januzaj as a striker.

Retorus · Oct 20, 2014

RVP_2014 said:
Feck off hating on RVP you twats.

BocaJuniors · Oct 20, 2014

Falcao > RVP

SqueakyWeasel · Oct 20, 2014

LvG: "… that is the same as your first question. I told you, you will have to pay attention!" :lol:

RetroStu · Oct 20, 2014

Colin129 said:
The hate for RvP, the man who won us No. 20.

Keep it up lads, keep it up!

No one hates Van Persie lol, enough with the hyperbole extremes.

Every single person who has moaned about RVP on here will be cheering if he scores. Some people just don't think its healthy for a player to keep starting every game when they are out of form.

Randall Flagg · Oct 20, 2014

Taher Shah said:

At this moment I can't have too many arguments with this, I expect it to change though

villain · Oct 20, 2014

Orton said:
Exactly, and he's not exactly been much worse than Rooney either. Crying out for Januzaj but moaning about RVP starting when Falcao's still working his way to full match fitness. This place

Borys said:
Yep, he will do better as a lone striker IMO with players around making space for him.

Retorus said:
People love a good moan.

it's all a bit precious - I personally hope he has a great game, we're gonna need it.

Sassy Colin · Oct 20, 2014

Taher Shah said:

feck off Savage

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