It is still crazy to me how Grealish was bought by City for no reason at all
Champions League 2022/23 - Matchday 3 - 4/5 October
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss three 1-1 draws.
The first got us knocked out of the FA Cup, the next puts us in a good position in our Round of 16 Europa League game, and the latest was an actual decent performance against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
All hopes for the season now rest on the Europa League - does Amorim have the squad to win it?
Four yellow cards in three minutes after Salzburg's goal - what when on there?
My guess is that Allegri has to go, and with him the idea od Italian defensive mastercoaches too. What he's serving is beyond ridiculous.
De Zerbi would be a step in good direction.
Extremely overrated and overpaid player. And they actually let Sterling and Jesus go while keepinf him. Ridiculous.
Haaland and everyone at Dortmund still seem super close, hugging for like ten minutes straight
Have to admit that I really enjoyed that. Haaland walking around the pitch by himself clapping to all the fans is a nice touch, he does that after every game I think? I believe someone else mentioned that a short while ago
I hate that Haaland plays for City. They're just so devoid of personality. Like PSG. They're just a collection of money bags.
Haaland however is a proper footballer with his weird fecking head.
Haaland however is a proper footballer with his weird fecking head.
Leipzig are a good side, how did they lose 1-4 at home to Shaktar?
In fairness they drew against Milan as well.
We were clunky at times in pivotal spots. If 2 or 3 people continue play instead of stopping to protest the foul before the build up, then it probably stays 1-0.
But the general shape and pace of play looked really good. We just lack some creativity in final build up, and some sharpness in finishing.
Broja had done good chances. Ziyech could have taken Brojas cross and Mounts ball in for a header with a little more concentration.
Disappointing, but with such a short time working it they played that back 3/4 switching movement pretty well.
Azpi is … off the pace. Maybe you try to win the dressing room with that call… but he was adrift of play 3 or 4 crucial times, including their goal.
Gallagher, Mount and even Jorgihno played some really stupid and lazy looking passes.
Kovacic looked our best midfielder by a mile. I rarely trusted the ball being moved forward safely unless it was with Cucu or James. Kova was going side to side to play a two man game with both. He shouldn’t have to do that.
Pulling Sterling and putting I the human dribbling cone Pulisic … I don’t get that. Azpi starting and the Sterling decision… my only real manager complaints.
Broja needs to play more to be sharper, and if he gets sharper he could make a massive difference in this team.
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They got Mudryk'd
They had German coach for that one
Allegri is going btw. That first time juventus let him go over playing style made him go full Mourinho
And there's a reason Mou's at Roma now...
And there's a reason Mou's at Roma now...
What was the Dortmund keeper thinking at City's first goal? If someone accuses him of taking bribes, I wouldn't think it's exaggerated. So bizarre.
I've said in June/July that Juventus is looking bad both on paper and on the field and will have a hard time to get out of the UCL group, but now I need to re-evaluate, they're EL level this season.
There's Bayern last night too, they are like headless chickens without a focal point up top. Needs Mathys Tel or Choupo-Moting to start to at least be competitive in UCL.
Also, if Mane was bought.. why is Gnabry, Sane or Coman(best of the 3) still here?! All 4 of them play the best on the left, feels like a waste of resources.
I've said in June/July that Juventus is looking bad both on paper and on the field and will have a hard time to get out of the UCL group, but now I need to re-evaluate, they're EL level this season.
There's Bayern last night too, they are like headless chickens without a focal point up top. Needs Mathys Tel or Choupo-Moting to start to at least be competitive in UCL.
Also, if Mane was bought.. why is Gnabry, Sane or Coman(best of the 3) still here?! All 4 of them play the best on the left, feels like a waste of resources.
He really is isn't he? I've watched Leao so much over the last year. Not sure there's a better left winger in the world atm.
Yeah how did we feck this one up so spectacularly not once but twice. We are going to be next in his crosshairs after brushing away Wolves. Hard to ever forgive our recruitment team for letting a once in a generation striker join CITY.
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Unfortunately fear it's normal level,we don't want to see the in form version that's for sure
We should have paid the 125 or whatever buyout…
But no, Azpi can’t play in that situation. If you still want James pressing forward, then Fofana needs to be the RCB. I would hope that’s obvious to Potter.
Ya need to watch Vinicius then
Simple fact is, if the Glazers were not in charge, there would be way more chance he would have signed for us
Yeah Vini Jr is better but Leao is getting closer.
I watch him every week. He's brilliant but not sure there's much between them two.
Vinicius is still a cut above IMO. Every team he plays is planning against him because so much of Madrid's attack comes down his flanks and he still is delivers a goal or an assist every game.
Yeah painfully that's true
Seen the Stones goal
Yeah, that's getting investigated. Expect a massive betting scandal scything through german football in the next 2 years
Yeah, that's getting investigated. Expect a massive betting scandal scything through german football in the next 2 years
Matchday 3 - 4/5 October
Ok so I know I said this for the last two match day’s but this time I know I’m right!
I fully expect Sporting to lose this match day vs OM.
Here is why…..
Both Pedro Porro and Sebastian Coates will miss the game due to injury. Furthermore typical veteran center back Luis Neto is also injured and will be missing the game.
That’s two of our best players who won’t be playing and they are from our back line. Furthermore Sporting have never won their first 3 CL games in a row.
GG.
I fully expect Sporting to lose this match day vs OM.
Here is why…..
Both Pedro Porro and Sebastian Coates will miss the game due to injury. Furthermore typical veteran center back Luis Neto is also injured and will be missing the game.
That’s two of our best players who won’t be playing and they are from our back line. Furthermore Sporting have never won their first 3 CL games in a row.
GG.
Match of the season for Inter at home against Barca this evening, they might even snatch a win with an overperformance in front of their fans, only to fall flat on their face and stay unconscious for the next two weeks.
Ajax vs Napoli is the most interesting match-up today for me.
Can we please threadmark different days?
this match will either make or break Inter. and without Brozovic, Inter isn't remotely close to the same team (I don't think they've won without him this or last season).
they're spiralling right now and a heavy defeat, which is possible (not likely, but possible) will probably send them to the abyss.
as for my milan tomorrow... what was previously a dream matchup, turning a bit sour for us. maignan, theo hernandez, alexis, calabria, kjaer all out. that's 3-4 regular starters. still think we can snatch a win, a draw likelier... but dang.
they're spiralling right now and a heavy defeat, which is possible (not likely, but possible) will probably send them to the abyss.
as for my milan tomorrow... what was previously a dream matchup, turning a bit sour for us. maignan, theo hernandez, alexis, calabria, kjaer all out. that's 3-4 regular starters. still think we can snatch a win, a draw likelier... but dang.
I hope Frankfurt bring their cup form for the Tottenham match, then it should be a great game of football.
I doubt it. We suck with this new coach.
Done.
Thanks!
Hopefully we'll see a match that'll honor those legends. At this point not to confident from Ajax perspective though. Our form has been terrible lately. Sometimes these types of matches can turn things around though. Hoping for that.
Bayern plays the early match today against Plzen
Müller and Kimmich are out with Corona. It is too early for Coman who just returned into team training.
Müller and Kimmich are out with Corona. It is too early for Coman who just returned into team training.
Nice goal.
Bayern leaving their crisis behind?
There was not really a crisis in the CL...
Bayern played quite bad against Barca, just were lucky to win.
Yabbadabbadoooo