[yumtum]

Do the board expect sponsors to keep flooding in when people are not going to want to watch us?

Why would I tune in to this shit? If we played the kids (not Lingard) then I'd have happily tuned in, but watching the same dross we've been watching for years will make me, and I bet a lot of people not bother - it's a lose lose game now.

Hello top reds.

 

[groovyalbert]

Concede first, we lose this.

 

[UnofficialDevil]

There is always a danger of an upset when faced with lower league teams regardless of form, especially having to contend with a dodgy pitch.

I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if we lose or draw this one. You'd have to assume Ole will be for the chop in the event of a loss.

This isnt a lower league team, they are bottom of league 1! , they haven't won a game in their last five matches! And we are Manchester United. to even be considering an upset is ridiculus and just shows how low we have fallen.

 

[clarkydaz]

if we somehow sneak a draw I reckon we can do them at OT

 

[neilv93]

Yeah just saw Simon Stone said it's not true.

So, if the reason he's not in the squad anyway after the 'late for training' rumours have been quashed, why isn't he in the squad?! Why are we not playing this kid in a game like this?

I know, I know... some will say "he's off" but this is hardly going to help whatever chance we have of keeping him then.

 

[edgecutter]

Just seen the line up, what the hell is ole playing at. These players have played too many games and are in need of a rest. Add on to the fact that the pitch is a state. Ole better pray that there are no injuries.

 

[Ibi Dreams]

Dalot and Shaw will naturally drop back when defending, so it *is* a back five.

It doesn't look good on paper, but let's wait and see before we get the knives out?

Shaw and Dalot could have good games and cause trouble by being available wide on each flank, we don't know. If it works terribly then I'll agree it was a bad idea, but we can't really say before the game has actually happened

 

[King Eric 7]

Every time we put out what looks to be the shittest possible line up we tend to win. I think we have this covered. 1-0 to us, probably from a penalty.

 

[SirAF]

It doesn't look good on paper, but let's wait and see before we get the knives out?

Shaw and Dalot could have good games and cause trouble by being available wide on each flank, we don't know. If it works terribly then I'll agree it was a bad idea, but we can't really say before the game has actually happened

My knives are not out, I’m just stating it’s a back five.

 

[peridigm]

Pitch looks diabolical.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

ridiculous. This is going to be a bog.

Were used to shit

 

[Hoof the ball]

What the heck? no rivers for this game! Anyone got any rivers? tried footy.bite.

 

[devilish]

A 5 men defence against Tranmere.

 

[fergiesarmy1]

Just seen the line up, what the hell is ole playing at. These players have played too many games and are in need of a rest. Add on to the fact that the pitch is a state. Ole better pray that there are no injuries.

How many of the starting 11 actually have been starting lately? There are some drama queens on here.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

That pitch. How is a football club even permitted to host professional games on that? The sunday league pitch across the road from me is in better nick than that, and even that is on a slope and covered in dog shit.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Just seen the line up, what the hell is ole playing at. These players have played too many games and are in need of a rest. Add on to the fact that the pitch is a state. Ole better pray that there are no injuries.

Thor is on it!

 

[MiceOnMeth]

any rivers going for this?

 

[Jazz]

We simply cannot lose. 'A strong' team, so no excuses.

 

[lex talionis]

There’s no chance Shaw and Dalot will be sitting back along with Maguire, Lindelof and Jones.

I hope.

 

[noodlehair]

The U21s narrowly lost to this lot with Chong scoring a brace. Ole has plenty of options instead of risking players like Martial and Maquire. Cowardly setup from him.

Watford lost here 3 days ago...we lost to Watford.

An U21 game is also a bit different to an FA cup game which Tranmere will treat as one of the biggest in their history.

Chong isn't very good and we've played him, Williams, Tuanzebe, Gomes, Garner, Greenwood, etc. plenty this season. Stop just making up reasons to be critical.

 

[Sassy Colin]

If you had been listening to the football radio this week, a defeat for United is already a fait accompli.

 

[Marcus]

What a visibly crap pitch.

 

[red_de_pologne]

Wow this pitch is something else

 

[Superden]

What the heck? no rivers for this game! Anyone got any rivers? tried footy.bite.

On bbc sport app

 

[Vidyoyo]

Matic Peirera dual pivot

 

[pauldyson1uk]

14:17
Woodward not in attendance
Hardly surprising after the chants directed at him in midweek.

I am no fan of his, but the chants towards him were horrible

 

[Jazz]

Woah the pitch is terrible. No injuries please

 

[The Firestarter]

That pitch, like a fine carpet

 

[Inigo Montoya]

That pitch. How is a football club even permitted to host professional games on that? The sunday league pitch across the road from me is in better nick than that, and even that is on a slope and covered in dog shit.

Tranmere have lost 13. Not sure the pitch favours them in any way

 

[Sassy Colin]

Look at the state of the pitch.

Surely the FA should insist on a certain level of preparation.

 

[Random Task]

Ole gets greyer by the day

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I am no fan of his, but the chants towards him were horrible

I am not impressed with them.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

That pitch, like a fine carpet

Of potatoes

 

[elmo]

Even Jose would have started Gomes in a tie like this.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Ole gets greyer by the day

Sad to see really

 

[Random Task]

Tranmere fans are well up for this.

An early goal will shut them up.

 

[The Firestarter]

I am sure Martial is buzzing with excitement to play in this.

 

[saivet]

Blimey, the state of that pitch. Awful or even Sunday league standards

 

[48 hours]

defence is hardly inspiring confidence so far

 

[Judas]

I can’t believe this pitch is even legal