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Have to give Ole credit for his subs. Ballsy to sub Jesse on after the other day but his sub won the game. Can’t really ask for more than that.
This is all true, coupled with the fact that he could improve. The coaching aspect isn't even very important, his ability to pick good coaches is.I don't think anybody is kidding themselves that he's some special manager... he's a manager who has made some good squad building decisions, a good man manager and you hope that combined with an excellent squad of players is enough to see us win trophies. But could we do better from a coaching perspective? Absolutely. It's a risk to destabilize things though. But this season for sure if we aren't successful then he should go.
Well said by Ole. Needs to call them out directly soon. It's a disgrace
The starting line-up was predictable, I couldn't think of any other starting 11 tbh. Who would you have gone with to start?Good subs. Crap starting line up. Crap tempo. But what’s new.
Do you mean the matchday thread? I don't know what GDT means, I guess.Take a tour of the GDT duriing the time when the subs were made to change your opinion.
totally on your side with that. But if the atmosphere is a problem because the critics are more active, than the praisers should just be active as well.
totally on your side with that. But if the atmosphere is a problem because the critics are more active, than the praisers should just be active as well.
I am not as long on the caf as you, who made the decision to open performance threads right after the game? (No criticism, just interested how things got how they are)
That would be one of the not-so-wanted-side effects I guess. But this is also done by the innocent questions where the critics are after good games, so if that is ok, why shouldn't the other be ok as well? I know for me, that this complaining about negativity is a bit annoying at this point.And polarise the forum further?
That would be one of the not-so-wanted-side effects I guess. But this is also done by the innocent questions where the critics are after good games, so if that is ok, why shouldn't the other be ok as well? I know for me, that this complaining about negativity is a bit annoying at this point.
Mate one day, I will do a counting. Especially after the game against newcastly, lets say there were 100 new posts, I am sure 65 of them were from people articulating their not-understanding of how others could criticize stuff after a 4-1. Seriously, I get what you say, I'd say it is pretty natural with human beings because we have some pre-disposition to be more attracted to negative things, but at this point, the way bigger outcry after bad games is complaints about posts and posters. Not saying there isn't some hyperbole shit happening after games. But it certainly isn't the reason why the posts add up after bad days.Just look at the rate at which this thread grows after a draw vs Southampton/loss vs YB, and compare that to the number of pages the thread grew after we beat City 2-0 earlier this year - and that is the point around negativity people bring up.
This is our 3rd best start to a season in PL era (admittedly our fixtures have been favourable), but you go through this thread and it seems we're Newcastle
Absolutely.Have to give Ole credit for his subs. Ballsy to sub Jesse on after the other day but his sub won the game. Can’t really ask for more than that.
The starting line-up was predictable, I couldn't think of any other starting 11 tbh. Who would you have gone with to start?
Mate one day, I will do a counting. Especially after the game against newcastly, lets say there were 100 new posts, I am sure 65 of them were from people articulating their not-understanding of how others could criticize stuff after a 4-1. Seriously, I get what you say, I'd say it is pretty natural with human beings because we have some pre-disposition to be more attracted to negative things, but at this point, the way bigger outcry after bad games is complaints about posts and posters. Not saying there isn't some hyperbole shit happening after games. But it certainly isn't the reason why the posts add up after bad days.
Match day thread in American EnglishDo you mean the matchday thread? I don't know what GDT means, I guess.
If it is the matchday thread, then I would never go in there if I get triggered by some comments. I am sorry, but this is heat of the moment stuff, who isn't able to ignore that stuff, shouldn't be in there. That may sound more strict than it is meant but we are talking about football here. In the moment when stuff happens. Do you really expect people to be sensible about that?
There are two ways to look at a jammy 1-2 win over an opponent you expect to beat, but in this situation you have to give Ole credit for his subs.
I’d still like to see more cohesion among the four attacking players and a little bit more attacking support from our fullbacks, who were solid today but didn’t offer much in the final third.
Ah got it, cheers!Match day thread in American English
It wasn't "jammy." We got what we deserved out of the game. Any which way you look at it we deserved to win the game. We controlled it, created more, had more will to go and win the game.There are two ways to look at a jammy 1-2 win over an opponent you expect to beat, but in this situation you have to give Ole credit for his subs.
I’d still like to see more cohesion among the four attacking players and a little bit more attacking support from our fullbacks, who were solid today but didn’t offer much in the final third.
Not sure what you were watching but I think we jelled well today at the front. Created openings and shots on target especially in the first half. West ham are a tough opponent this season and I thought they defended very well. Especially Zouma. But longer term I agree we need to see more partnerships and patterns with our attackers. There's only so many times individual brilliance will see us to the finish lines.
West Ham are much better than Wolves. This was a tough fixture.The match I watched today was 1-1 until the late match winner by Lingard, ending in a 1-2 United victory. The chances we created were far from clear cut, although I am among the first to admit Ronaldo was in a fantastic scoring position twice but was denied two clear pens.
If we’re scraping by clubs like Wolves and West Ham and don’t improve our cohesion in the final third we’re going to end up trophyless yet again, which would be of concern to many of us. With players like Ronaldo and Pogba, who are not guaranteed to be here next season, this is the season to win trophies or rebuild again. That said, the foundation for improvement is there and I have no doubt that can can lift our game, but I really do hope you agree we must improve our attack from what we saw today.
The match I watched today was 1-1 until the late match winner by Lingard, ending in a 1-2 United victory. The chances we created were far from clear cut, although I am among the first to admit Ronaldo was in a fantastic scoring position twice but was denied two clear pens.
If we’re scraping by clubs like Wolves and West Ham and don’t improve our cohesion in the final third we’re going to end up trophyless yet again, which would be of concern to many of us. With players like Ronaldo and Pogba, who are not guaranteed to be here next season, this is the season to win trophies or rebuild again. That said, the foundation for improvement is there and I have no doubt that can can lift our game, but I really do hope you agree we must improve our attack from what we saw today.
He needs to get his team playing at a faster tempo. I really don’t know why we keep playing at a slow sluggish tempo.
With players like Ronaldo and Pogba, who are not guaranteed to be here next season, this is the season to win trophies or rebuild again.
Ronaldo joined 3 weeks ago and signed a 2+1 year contract with a big salary. He won't anywhere, and we also got Varane (5years) and Sancho (5+1y) so if Pogba leave we won't have to rebuild the squad, depending on which formation we decide to go with next season we still be in a position were we still need a CDM and IF Pogba leaves (which i don't think he will, he seems happy and tbh which other club have the money and the biggest priority? Juventus are won't attract him and they have not the economy for it. RM will go all in for Mbappe and signed Camavinga already and also extended Valverdes contract. Barcelonas economy is worse then bad. Bayern would never give him a 500k salary, then they would have to change the whole salary structure they have built up were the somehow seem to keep all German world class players for as long as they want even though they would get 30-40% more money in PL (Kroos might be the only one they didn't manage to keep when RM wanted him). PSG might be the only real threat, but if Mbappe leaves, Messi will maybe leave already next summer or stay max 1 more season, Neymar 30+, I'm not so convinced like many others are that PSG is that good or even a interesting project. Ramos is also 36 next year. They if anyone will need to rebuild in 1-2 years and i don't think they will ever be able to replace Mbappe, Messi, Ramos and suddenly the team is full of avarage players with extreme salarys + Neymar - if he stays, which I believe since i have a feeling he is more interested of being the show, playing for the national team and earning money then anything else.
Our project is full of players that are really good players (some even world class) in their prime years - Bruno, Pogba, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, DDG, Henderson
Huge potential and many of them already performing - Rashford, Greenwood, Sancho, AWB, VDB, Tuanzebe
Some amazing talents - Amad, Pellestri, Elanga, Hannibal, Shoretire, Hugil, Mcniell, Mengi
And then also 2 world class strikers that are old but their performances are still amazing (Ronaldo and Cavani)
I don't know, but i feel like our team is really interesting, and if Pogba stays and we can add 2-3 players next summer, priority is to sort out the CDM position, i don't see MANY teams with higher potential or better squad.
This is what United lacks. Wouldn't make a difference even if somehow we win the League under Ole. Chelsea won the Champions League with Di Matteo too, but him and Tuchel can never be compared.
This is what United lacks. Wouldn't make a difference even if somehow we win the League under Ole. Chelsea won the Champions League with Di Matteo too, but him and Tuchel can never be compared.
He is easily the luckiest manager on this planet or from any manager I have seen. I can’t believe there is anyone that will doubt that as it has been said many times already. De Gea saving a 2 points penalty against Noble? Unprecedented. Science can not explain his luck and it should definetly help him win something. On the another positive note, he made the right decision keeping Lingard and with the subs today. Other than that, with the players he has and the luck he composes, it has the formula to achieve something significant this season.
And polarise the forum further?
If Ole is a luckiest manager on this planet, he will get 3 penalty instead of none of them.
Then we hit a post, missed big chances, conceded a reflected goal and referee acted as opposite team player.
How luck Ole has?
Sometimes we need to win this type of football when everything seemed against the team.