I ain’t one to usually come back to posts but… one week of training makes a massive difference. Still a lot of room for improvement.
Ruben Amorim - Manchester United Head Coach
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My point was more that you said 'no excuses' now that he's had a week of training. We are far from fixed but a massive stride in the right direction.
With a full pre season we'd see a far better team.
We have a pretty decent run of fixtures from now until the end of the season really, there’s not really any crazy period I can see with the potential to overwhelm us. Next couple months in particular look good on paper. So we really need to start seeing some consistency and a move up the table, it’s a good opportunity for Amorim to shape the team properly. Hopefully we can bring in a couple of players this month to help make that happen. Certainly feeling more optimistic
Can’t argue with that.
Yes. Two proper WBs and a proper striker are absolutely key IMO. We won’t see his system reach its potential until that happens.
It's so refreshing that we've gone to Anfield and didn't sit back and try to just absorb pressure. We kept the ball well and pinned Liverpool back at times.
I believe in Amorim. There's clear progress in our performances. Excited to see what he can do with more time and reinforcements.
I believe in Amorim. There's clear progress in our performances. Excited to see what he can do with more time and reinforcements.
58 points is United's worst ever PL tally.
To beat that, we'd need to take 36 points from the remaining 54 points available.
That's probably a tough ask if United stay in The Europa League.
Still have to play a lot of the top 12 away. Forest, Chelsea, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Fulham, Brighton, Brentford, Spurs.
30 points from the next 54 would equal to 53 points. 23 points from 20 games is pretty crazy.
Most since the Juanfield game in 2015.
Our win in 2016 with the Rooney winner, we actually didn't play well and had much less possession if I recall correctly.
Yeah, I’m not expecting miracles, but certainly a surge up the table should be achievable. A good run in one or both of the cups we’re still in would of course be nice as well, but I really want to see some consistency from here on.
Amorim is right to be angry. The players will get praise for today’s performance, but it just proves they pick and choose when to give shit.
That is the issue that needs fixing more than everyone being fixated on 3 at the back, look he’s playing 3 at the back (repeat 10x)
That is the issue that needs fixing more than everyone being fixated on 3 at the back, look he’s playing 3 at the back (repeat 10x)
Yeah you could see it quite early in Amorim's tenure as well. I think it was against Plzen or Bodø, where Malacia started for the first time in 18 months or whatever and continually found himself with the ball far up the pitch but couldn't really create anything. I couldn't help but think what a player with more offensive quality would have done in those positions.
Dalot has the same issue when he's playing on the left.
Bringing in a proper LWB should be high up the list of priorities. Don't know who it would be though.
So far Amad has been able to do a job there when called upon. But yes, we don't exactly have other players who can play there and who are great offensively.
Much better but I've been burned by too many false dawns. We need to bring this same intensity against Southampton, Brighton and Fulham. Win these three games and we can put any lingering fears of relegation behind us.
Excellent post. Now that you say, I agree. I saw the same but took me your post to notice.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_...an-united-ruben-amorim-slams-comfy-atmosphere
Interesting comments about players being too comfortable at United and that he’s had to challenge players since taking over
I really like this guys mentality. He comes off a bit like Keano in that no one is above being told they aren’t doing the job properly
Interesting comments about players being too comfortable at United and that he’s had to challenge players since taking over
I really like this guys mentality. He comes off a bit like Keano in that no one is above being told they aren’t doing the job properly
Basically accused the squad of a lack of application.
Brighton are no way near guaranteed 6 points. They are exactly like Nottingham, Bournemouth. Really really well drilled, brilliant tactically with a brilliant coach. That's a bigger challenge than Liverpool.
Great performance from all the players in the field today but Amorim also showed a pair of balls today - sticking with his formation again and sending the team out to play football and not park the bus.
I've been behind him from the start but I'll admit that a few doubts had crept in and was worried that the job was maybe too big for him at this stage of his career.
Today proved a massive point. He needs to be backed 100% in the market, starting with a striker.
I've been behind him from the start but I'll admit that a few doubts had crept in and was worried that the job was maybe too big for him at this stage of his career.
Today proved a massive point. He needs to be backed 100% in the market, starting with a striker.
He is so angry and he is completely correct. These ungrateful losers only try for the historic "big" games. Amorim wants to win everything, these players turn up for the media headlines of one result. I think it's clear now he had no idea just how bad we were internally before turning up, and it's going to be a slog to completely rebuild the culture/mentality of the club. There are too many players here that think they've made it based on wearing a badge.
light fire to this club Amorim, we will back you.
light fire to this club Amorim, we will back you.
We need an LWB so Dalot and Amad can share the RWB duties and Maz never plays at wingback.
He’s not a wingback at all, never has been. At Dalot’s worst, he had the stamina and the discipline to keep width and knew how to make the right runs and to find space, but he was wasteful.
Mazraoui has none of the basics needed for the position. It’s so evident to me, but most people are hyperfixated on Dalot. Our right side has been dead every time Mazraoui plays there, and for the most part, that was true today too. Probably the worst part about him at RWB is that he fails to stretch the back four in a way that gives Amad space. He tucks in too much and almost tries to play like a midfielder. Amad is starved for space. Compare that with Dalot’s positioning and runs that create a lot of space for Bruno. That’s why whenever the CBs look up, they end up playing the ball to the left.
This guy is legit, great result and performance. Any other manager is coming out and milking that to death, not this guy. He's just got that fire in his belly I love it.
Today proved why he is the man and should be backed. That was the most exciting and competitive match by us at Anfieild since the Fergie days. Brought back Fergie era memories.
Imagine if we had a top class striker today, we would have won!
Imagine what he can do with players having this application week in week out! Some will have to be bought, some existing may be able to do it also.
Great effort by the lads and Ruben!
Imagine if we had a top class striker today, we would have won!
Imagine what he can do with players having this application week in week out! Some will have to be bought, some existing may be able to do it also.
Great effort by the lads and Ruben!
Juanfield would be my guess.
Yes, unless we use Amad there. We might move for Quenda in the summer.
They’ve not won since November, they’re average as feck
Amorim said it wasn‘t the training, but the players raised their game in his post-match conference. Although I‘m sure it helped.
Now we need to see the same stuff in smaller games: players stepping up taking responsibility and working for each other.
Beginning to think Ruben could be the real deal.
Well done to Amorim in getting a results at Anfield. Surprised many people with his tactical moves.
I was being facetious, to be fair. But I wouldn’t underestimate the impact of having a few solid training sessions. It’s exacerbated when you bring in a new manager with a different system and formation, mid season.
Curious there's no sign of the posters calling for his head the past few weeks 
Aye, we had 58 % that day. Proper LVG football.
Brighton at home is a bigger challenge than Liverpool away?! That's a ridiculous thing to say.
Great performance, but I think its still to early to say whether todays result was a one off, like city away, or whether we have turned the corner.
We need to consistently beat mid table/ lower table fodder before we can say we are out of the woods.
We need to consistently beat mid table/ lower table fodder before we can say we are out of the woods.
Although I think the manager and captain might agree judging by their post match interviews.
For this game raising group of players.
They draw too many games, but rarely lose.
They're a bit like their time under Potter. Win a lot of games on xG. Really suffering since Welbeck got injured.
They also have an amazing recent record vs us. 5 wins, 1 draw (lost on penalties) and 1 defeat from their last 7 games.
They are absolutely not average. They are struggling without a striker to score. But their general play is still excellent. Both pressing and against pressing.
Very good post, agreed.
Mount and Shaw travelled with the squad today he said in an interview after