Unless Sancho really ups his game then I’m afraid it’s going to be him.
Yes, he was. Dave was almost universally criticized for costing us the FA Cup, a criticism which I don’t agree with but I’m obviously wrong about that. And he was universally criticized for his mistakes (the ball to Maguire, which was Maguire’s fault…and Dave’s mistake later, which he alone is accountable for), the second leg v Sevilla, a criticism I agree with although I don’t go as far as Dave’s critics hear that Dave alone cost us the EL title.
But the truth is that we were played off the park by City, which no one argues did not deserve their FA Cup victory over us on the day. And in truth Sevilla beat us comprehensively in the second leg and in no way was all Dave’s fault; and in the first leg we lost control of midfield late and conceded two freak own goals which Dave could do nothing about, but for which he was mercilessly hammered here anyway because it was oh so easy to make Dave our whipping boy by then.
No one argues that Dave alone cost us the PL trophy, so we’re good there. But the caf and the larger social media hysteria machine is in near-universal agreement that Dave cost us both the FA Cup and the EL trophy. Feel free to deny this, but such denial would be laughable.
It'll almost certainly be Onana. He's a danger 'keeper and will have a few howlers at least. People won't like that and the press will be all over him too.
It was both of their faults. De Gea played a shit pass that was slow, bouncing and behind where Maguire wanted it, putting Maguire under much more pressure than he should have faced. Maguire still should have done better but totally messed it up. Anyone trying to say it was all De Gea's fault or all Maguire's fault is quite blatantly biased either to or against one of them. Both of them fecked up and both should be called out on it.That goal with Maguire was definitely Maguire's fault.
McTominay. He's the player with the most negative online reputation right now, so he'll get blamed for everything - even when it isn't his fault.
The target for scapegoat is all about being in the spotlight for new transfers. Right now that's CF. But second place is DM. Assuming we get Hojlund at CF, he'll be given the benefit of the doubt for at least a couple of seasons. So it'll be the backup DM who's gets the most undeserved hate this time around.
Antony and Mount.
Threads like this only cause toxicity and serve to build fake narrative. It implies that certain players will receive criticism because they aren't liked rather than because of their performances. It's immature nonsense
That goal with Maguire was definitely Maguire's fault.
As to the rest, if you say so. "almost universally" alright mate
Got to agree on this. Only rashford came good last year in terms of goals. Everyone else didn’t contribute enough. If we fail to land a top forward it’s going to put the pressure on all our frontline and ultimately will cost us on our season targetsThe new season is all about improving the goals scored, which was not good enough last season. All the lads expected to produce and score goals including the new striker/strikers will be analysed to intense levels this season.
Why’s that then?Mount and perhaps not without reason.
This. There is nothing wrong with accountability and criticizing poor performances.Threads like this only cause toxicity and serve to build fake narrative. It implies that certain players will receive criticism because they aren't liked rather than because of their performances. It's immature nonsense
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If a player is consistently underperforming, he is called out. This isn't scapegoating.
Mostly my personal bias, haven't warmed up to him and never really rated him as player that much.Why’s that then?
IMO he has his strengths and can do a job but not the one we want him to do. Personally the constant "he is really good at pressing" has already begun to grate me and we haven't even started the season yet.Why’s that then?
You’re going to struggleIMO he has his strengths and can do a job but not the one we want him to do. Personally the constant "he is really good at pressing" has already begun to grate me and we haven't even started the season yet.
I hope he proves people like me wrong and turns out to be a success.You’re going to struggle