True. But even Ole and ETH won a few of these. I think we’d all like to see decent performances in these games whether we win or lose. If we win whilst playing good football against the better teams then it’s a bonus. We won some under Ole and ETH whilst not playing the best football.
Ruben Amorim - Manchester United Head Coach
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) review both the Everton and Bodø/Glimt victories at Old Trafford. Listen to the guys discuss 2 wins and 7 goals in the last week, analyse of the Amorim formation, focus on Amad and how he is playing, and also take a look at Hojlund, Rashford & Zirkzee – who starts v Arsenal?
Yeah, but thats what buys you time as a manager. ETH beat Liverpool, Arsenal and City in his first season which bought him time.
The performances were also good. There were also times under Ole, we had good performances and results vs the big teams.
As a Manutd manager, you have to be winning those games, otherwise the pressure mounts.
You may be right, aimless may have been harsh.
But you ignored my point when i said "Our midfield two were not making themselves available."
It is more of a case of the defence having to pass back and forth across the back line due to lack of options through the middle and us often being outnumbered in there.
I just like being able to watch these matches and see a clear tactical plan, even if the players at times lack to ability to execute it. His rotation has also been excellent. Just enjoying these small things as the larger picture continues to unfold. Refreshing for now.
Bit early but I am seeing organised, positively intentional set up on the pitch after a very long time. ETH had something going initially but it wasn't like this.
The performances were okay. The Liverpool game probably the only one I would say stood out as memorable, and it wasn't memorable because we were all of a sudden amazing, but because of the 2 previous bad results and the subsequent post game cross country session he had them doing.
The 7-0 on the other hand, that's memorable.
If we lose but the team put in effort and a good performance then it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. The system needs to be worked on week in week out and that time includes in game.
Agreed. I'm just thinking if he had any thought to start those two against Arsenal, he'd have them get some minutes together prior. But maybe he has seen enough of them during RVN's games that he doesn't need more.
The Liverpool one was not memorable but was a good performance. The 7-0 was the problem with him... too many gaps.
I know we say oh if the team puts effort and its a good performance, it doesnt matter. But what does that mean?
Would you be happy with 20% possession and we lose 1-0? If the performance is good, we should win really or draw.
I like this take. Besides it’s been proven to work: More optimistic people experience fewer and smaller disappointments.
Godo performance would be creating quality chances, stringing together good passages of play, and denying the opposition the same mostly.
If we go and miss 3 sitters and lose 1-0 on a scrappy set piece that's still a "good performance", just like us winning 1-0 on a smash and grab while getting battered in our own half isn't a good performance but a good result.
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Is there any other coach in football who is that candid ? I don't follow many leagues outside the PL.
Very fair and very honest.. Some of the fans are getting too excited too soon and understandably so after what we've been put through the last few years, but we need to remember this guy has only just started, and in the busiest time of the season, with very few training sessions and he's completely transforming the way we play, and the system we play, so he needs time and possibly a couple of players before we can see his full impact. How refreshing to see a coach speak so openly and clearly and keeping us fans in the loop on where the team is and what we should be expecting
Love the cheeky grin when he says Manchester United is a little bit different
Ralf Ragnick?
Maybe but he didn’t have the swagger or the charisma that Ruben has.
Good call , had totally suppressed that memory.
So nice to hear him say. Essentially that he's working with a lot of mismatching parts that don't fit (which is obvious to anyone that pays attention to our club), and we will get pumped sooner or later by a good side due to both this and the learning curve of getting used to a new system
You take an oath to waive your rites to a certain degree.
Not a chance.
Jose Mourinho? But Mourinho is more negative in his execution when he says these things.
Good shout, he's like the modest version of a young Jose
Got the charm and charisma out the ears like him but a lot more humble and amiable/affable
Dunno how this popped up in my recommended but he had beef with Pepe of all people.
His first real test vs Arsenal.
It’s kind of crazy that a win puts us only 3pts behind Arsenal. Obviously not the likeliest of the three outcomes but would be nice.
A win would give us all a real buzz. I’d happily take a draw and then a win on Saturday. A win here would be massive though against a top 4 rival.
He keeps reminding the team is not fully trained yet especially in changing tactics during the game.
Or its a little kidology on his part so that the big teams underestimate us.