What surprised me more than anything was that Mourinho left him on for the whole game, I was amazed when he came back out for the second half.
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Shambolic.
That was right up there (or should that be down there?) with the worst performances I've seen from a united player.
I like him generally but that was a absolute shocker
I like him generally but that was a absolute shocker
Thats not how we defend. He did the typical Smalling covering for fullback move which is how we defend. Our fullback takes themselves out of the game so our CB comes over to cover them and the other CB moves over to cover his position, then the fullback on the other side tucks in to take over the furthest CB position.
The problem was not that he came out to cover for his fullback, its that he made a pretty weak challenge and the ball went under his legs into the most dangerous position. But the main problem was Lindelof not moving over to cover his position like he should have.
He's not our best CB like many seem to think, and he never was. He's shown good spells, but he's shown how poor he can be more than he has shown how good he can be.
His last ditch challenges are usually impressive (definitely not today though!) but he's got so much he needs to improve on. Still can't head the ball. Still doesn't ever seem to know where to be, and the decisions he makes are properly mental. On days like today, he makes David Luiz look as composed as Rio Ferdinand.
I'd be shocked if Smalling doesn't come back in next week. He's far from perfect either, but he tends to much more good than bad, which can't be said for Bailly right now. And at least he fecking header the ball.
His last ditch challenges are usually impressive (definitely not today though!) but he's got so much he needs to improve on. Still can't head the ball. Still doesn't ever seem to know where to be, and the decisions he makes are properly mental. On days like today, he makes David Luiz look as composed as Rio Ferdinand.
I'd be shocked if Smalling doesn't come back in next week. He's far from perfect either, but he tends to much more good than bad, which can't be said for Bailly right now. And at least he fecking header the ball.
Worst game I've seen him play in a united shirt, still shocked how bad he was.
That’s the worst performance I can remember from a United player.
Needs a proper defender beside him (Smalling).
And better coaching probably.
And better coaching probably.
He's a bit sh*t really.
Car Crash defending today, not helped by being partnered by the invisible man.
You might be a little nervous at giving Mou more money for CB's given that performance from those 2.
You might be a little nervous at giving Mou more money for CB's given that performance from those 2.
What a terrible performance from Eric Bailly today. The worst centre half performances I can remember from a long long time. I don't think we have a future with this guy.
50/50 player. Either he's good, or, he's bad.
No in-between. I didn't want to risk myself going there because he's a black player and people tend to jump on you lately for saying this, but he is not the sharpest. He's been going by with his god-given physical ability so far. Which is still better than Lindelof most of the time mind you.
No in-between. I didn't want to risk myself going there because he's a black player and people tend to jump on you lately for saying this, but he is not the sharpest. He's been going by with his god-given physical ability so far. Which is still better than Lindelof most of the time mind you.
He had a poor game - he obviously needs a calm CB next to him
Why in the hell did he decide to close the opposing player down to the wing when Fred was also tracking him?
Streaks of Lindelof v Huddersfield last season.
Hopeless
Applies to every single CB in our squad. But, according to Woodward, they’re all good enough as it is.
Woodward is a clown that much should be clear to everyone by now
Said it before, hes no better then Kolo Toure, lots of athleticism but not much else
There’s nothing positive you can say about that performance, as much as I like the guy.
He’s comfortable on the ball but what did he really do with it when he had possession?
Passed it to Young, Lindelof, DDG and the nearest midfielder.
As for his positional awareness, aerial ability and defensive displays? The less said the better quite frankly.
Smalling has to come back for Spurs, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Jose went 3 at the back either.
He’s comfortable on the ball but what did he really do with it when he had possession?
Passed it to Young, Lindelof, DDG and the nearest midfielder.
As for his positional awareness, aerial ability and defensive displays? The less said the better quite frankly.
Smalling has to come back for Spurs, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Jose went 3 at the back either.
Struggle to understand the hype. Top 5 CB in the league? Dear me.
He's ok, not bad but not excellent either.
He's ok, not bad but not excellent either.
Shit the bed early and then rolled around in it, awful performance.
He really isn't. The second goal came from one of his bizarre shanks that went flying out for a corner. He also has a tendency to do weird karate kick clearances.
At fault for all our goals, surely the only way is up for him now
Well he doesn’t look uncomfortable with the ball, which is my point. Lindelof is the closest thing we have to a ball playing centre back, Bailly in possession doesn’t look awakward but does stupid things - and this doesn’t get picked up on enough.
Bullied by Murray all day.... Can't wait to see him against Kane in 8 days 
One of the worst performances I’ve seen by a united player. Lost the fecking plot from the beginning.
Apart from being poor at times, I think he can also be rash and brainless. For parts of the game, he looked like a complete amateur, but he is also way better than this dismal performance suggests.
He looked drunk out there today. Wow.
Bailly's ability on the ball is similar to the rest of his game. Inconsistent. On a good day he's comfortably better on the ball than any of our other options barring maybe Lindelof. But on an off day he'll be all over the place, trying to do too much and giving the ball away stupidly.
Made a bunch of questionable decisions, but didn't help that Young was getting beaten handily by B&H's wide players. Valencia and Dalot can't come soon enough...
I rate Bailly but he is ridiculously overrated by our fans.
A lot of you act like he's one of the best defenders in the league/world when he's nowhere near... yet.
He's not great in the air, way too rash i'm always worried about him getting a yellow/red.
A lot of you act like he's one of the best defenders in the league/world when he's nowhere near... yet.
He's not great in the air, way too rash i'm always worried about him getting a yellow/red.
played with all the grace of a Giraffe on rollerskates
seemed to be stretching, slipping and lunging all over the show
uncharacteristic for him and I am a Bailly fan. In 2 years though he's definitely still closer to a Jones/Smalling tier player than a Vidic/Ferdinand
seemed to be stretching, slipping and lunging all over the show
uncharacteristic for him and I am a Bailly fan. In 2 years though he's definitely still closer to a Jones/Smalling tier player than a Vidic/Ferdinand
Those things you mentioned aren't uncharacteristic for him though. He definitely needs to improve. Can only be raw for so long.
yes I suppose he does have that rash lunging streak that normally results in a self-inflicted injury
Right then why would he trust Jose to go buy more after he bought lindelof and bailly??
And if he don’t trust him then he needs to sack him
They're not though. I and a few others posted last week that he's all over the show and dodgy as anything. It seems to me that people ignore his glaring flaws because he's an aggressive and strong defender.
Eh. You're agreeing with me while disagreeing?
Because expecting any manager to not sign any duds is mental. And I don’t necessarily think they’re both duds. But they clearly need a steady hand alongside them to get the best out of them. See above.
Sorry misread your post. Too hyped up. Time to take my little poochy for a walk I think.
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