The change in mentality and connection with the fans

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Seen it a few times this season and Ten Hag is always talking about it, especially in terms of changing the culture at the club. His signings have all embodied this and it’s clearly been identified, quite rightly, as a vital foundation for future

Stole this video from @criticalanalysis from the game today. We’ve seen celebrations like this a few times this season already but the way Casemiro, Fred and I think Varane, go and hug the fans was brilliant.

It’s as if we have a bunch that actually care and totally ‘get it’.

Whatever happens from now I’m certain we will build something from this.

 
It was pretty clear who the bad eggs in the dressing room were, and they’ve all been moved on. Also helps they’ve been replaced by fighters and being managed by someone who demands nothing but 100%.
 
Amazing. Bruno’s passion too!

can’t get enough of this today
 
I feel like a broken record talking to all my mates but I feel like Casemiro has almost single-handedly flipped this club on it's head with his mentality.
 
I think every player we have signed has a bite and determination about them. Malacia, Antony, Casemiro, Martinez… even Eriksen in terms of fighting his way back to play football at the highest level again.

Weghorst looks like another who EtH feels has that mentality about them and we’ve heard enough about him to know he’s going to give everything to the club whilst he’s here.
 
TheReligion said:
Seen it a few times this season and Ten Hag is always talking about it, especially in terms of changing the culture at the club. His signings have all embodied this and it’s clearly been identified, quite rightly, as a vital foundation for future

Stole this video from @criticalanalysis from the game today. We’ve seen celebrations like this a few times this season already but the way Casemiro, Fred and I think Varane, go and hug the fans was brilliant.

It’s as if we have a bunch that actually care and totally ‘get it’.

Whatever happens from now I’m certain we will build something from this.

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Varane geeing up East Stand at the end was brilliant too, doubt it was on TV. Was proper loud
 
mancsarered said:
I feel like a broken record talking to all my mates but I feel like Casemiro has almost single-handedly flipped this club on it's head with his mentality.
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Him and Martinez I'd say.
Both really tough, committed players whose sheer style encourages similar around them.

Eriksen, Malachia and Antony all fitting in fairly nicely too.

The way Ten Hag has got Wan Bissaka playing recently too is amazing - he was doing some little runs and keeping the ball in a way you just don't expect.
 
TheReligion said:
I think every player we have signed has a bite and determination about them. Malacia, Antony, Casemiro, Martinez… even Eriksen in terms of fighting his way back to play football at the highest level again.

Weghorst looks like another who EtH feels has that mentality about them and we’ve heard enough about him to know he’s going to give everything to the club whilst he’s here.
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Weghorst is one we're all scratching our heads about a bit, but you suspect Ten Hag knows his strengths better than anyone and it'll be another inspired one.
 
Zen86 said:
It was pretty clear who the bad eggs in the dressing room were, and they’ve all been moved on. Also helps they’ve been replaced by fighters and being managed by someone who demands nothing but 100%.
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Lingard, Ronaldo, Henderson?
Anyone else?
 
Sandikan said:
Weghorst is one we're all scratching our heads about a bit, but you suspect Ten Hag knows his strengths better than anyone and it'll be another inspired one.
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Sure but I think in terms of his mentality we saw at the WC he’s got something about him.
 
I love seeing things like that. It was like this at Chelsea away when Casemiro bagged the late equaliser. Players wanting to celebrate with the fans. A real United connection between both. Last time I remembered it being like this was during the Fergie days.

Just incredible in such a short period of time ETH has brought that back. He’s also said numerous times that players that we sign need to fit a certain profile and that’s why I’m confident Weghorst is going to prove a lot of doubters wrong. Exciting times ahead and it feels absolutely great again! :devil:
 
Another angle:



Casemiro and Varane are fecking loving it here. Guarantee they’re in the dressing room convincing everyone in there that the title is there for the taking.
 
2cents said:
Another angle:



Casemiro and Varane are fecking loving it here. Guarantee they’re in the dressing room convincing everyone in there that the title is there for the taking.
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Exactly this.

It's almost snuck up on us, but we're all slightly thinking, hang on, everyone thinks City are in the title race, yet we're 1 point off at the half way stage!

First things first though, need to see Palace off next up.
 
That’s fantastic to see. Casemiro and Varane are two very likable players. They get what is to give everything for the club and how it is important to the fans. They surely enjoy the support here as it must be different from Madrid.
We are very lucky to have this two, as they are world class players as well !
People can be harsh on Fred here as he is not a starter quality wise but he is very useful and always try hard and play with passion so very likeable as well.
 
2cents said:
Another angle:



Casemiro and Varane are fecking loving it here. Guarantee they’re in the dressing room convincing everyone in there that the title is there for the taking.
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I said the same thing myself discussing with a mate. Especially the two of them.
 
I rated ETH but, even so, I am surprised by the speed of the transformation. Beyond all the tactical sophistication, it’s clear that the players, including multiple CL winners like Varane and Casemiro, believe in him and his ability to transform United. Maybe this will be the final nail in the coffin of the pernicious myth that a manager needs a huge amount of time and almost an entirely new squad before you can expect to see major improvements.
 
I was thinking to myself last season that I really don't like anyone on the team for the first time in ages. Fast forward to this season and there are plenty of players to love like Cas, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Eriksen, Rashford, and Garnacho to name a few. ETH worked a true miracle here.
 
Love to see the pitch side clips. Such a shame you don’t get any of that sensation during live coverage. Is it because the broadcaster is too frightened of foul language?

Similarly frustrating at full time, where you want to see the players interact with the crowd, but instead get forced to watch inane pundits, trying to get a glimpse of the celebrations out the window behind them.

Long story short: more clips please.
 
mancsarered said:
I feel like a broken record talking to all my mates but I feel like Casemiro has almost single-handedly flipped this club on it's head with his mentality.
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From Mark Noble carrying Herrera out of the pitch to this.
We've come a long way.
 
And another angle here:

 
mancsarered said:
I feel like a broken record talking to all my mates but I feel like Casemiro has almost single-handedly flipped this club on it's head with his mentality.
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Casemiro, Martinez, but don’t forget Varane. I imagine last season must have been a drag for him. Kind of like Alexandra the Great with 1 million pacifist, or Einstein in a room full of drunks.
 
Isn’t there a rule for giving out a card to players who celebrate with fans? I’m glad it wasn’t applied here though.
 
TheReligion said:
I think every player we have signed has a bite and determination about them. Malacia, Antony, Casemiro, Martinez… even Eriksen in terms of fighting his way back to play football at the highest level again.

Weghorst looks like another who EtH feels has that mentality about them and we’ve heard enough about him to know he’s going to give everything to the club whilst he’s here.
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I agree with this. They are all very passionate, fiery players which will always endear them to fans. They all seem to "get" what it means to be a player here, which you could say many of our signings in the last decade did not.
 
Goosebumps. It feels unreal to have so many winners with the right mentality again.
 
2cents said:
And another angle here:

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I’ve got a feeling next weeks Vs Arsenal there’s gonna be fireworks. It’ll start off like today, but something will happen and it’s going to get feisty.

This is the first team in other a decade that reminds of a proper United team. Mess with one you mess with all.
 
Casemiro seems to have some deep love for this club and I love it. What a difference it is having winners in the squad who are also feisty feckers - Casemiro, Varane, Licha who’s now a WC winner and even Antony and Malacia give it some.
 
Huge amount of catharsis in that goal and win for the players. City have been dicking us for years and we finally got one back. Plus it's doesn't feel like a one-off, it's come on the back of a long run of good form in a big match to close the gap on them.

"They're beginning to believe."
 
Christ I’m teary eyed watching all these awesome videos, what a wuss:)
 
Real Name said:
Goosebumps.
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This.

Man I love a lot of em but have always had a soft spot for Fred, the bloke, more than the player. So happy to see that happy smile playing like this and getting love from the fans.

Casemiro, man, what a freaking stud. I had no clue he could mean this much.
 
You can't overstate the influence of Casemiro on that dressing room. Maybe one of our best ever signings.
 
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