It’s obvious that there’s a lot of space behind City’s high line when we counter, just need to make better decisions with the ball.
WSL Cup 24/25 QF | United v City - 7pm Wed 22nd Jan
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
Skinner probably sees us not winning against City, Arsenal and Chelsa on the trot in this cup and went with a losing lineup to focus on the league
Skinner probably sees us not winning against City, Arsenal and Chelsa on the trot in this cup and went with a losing lineup to focus on the league
Can’t see that, considering our great record against all three.
Shit I thought this kicked off at 7:30 for some reason, missed the first 30 mins
Millie!
Scored as soon as I turned it on, you're welcome!
Simi’s been good.
What a touch from Miyazawa to receive that long ball.
I knew that something just didn't feel right during the first 30 minutes, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Thanks!
Oh feck off
REF gave her EXTRA time on EXTRA time, what a joke! Half was finished.
Far too easy to get the shot away.
Love that work ethic from Williams, even did a ”Phil Jones” there.
Feck 1-2. Mannion off, PLEASE.
Feck 1-2. Mannion off, PLEASE.
Yes, that was terrible by Mannion, Phallon could have saved that shot as well, it was not unsavable at all!
Painful ending to the half, but Mannion has been struggling with Murphy all night
She probably didn't anticipate Aofie just lettiing her have an easy shot.
Why are they even playing still? Its announced 1 minute stoppage time, and then at 46 min they let play go on. Do they have to wait til the ball is dead to blow the whistle? Am I missing some new rule?
The rule is ”a minimum of… minutes of added time…”
Seeing a lot of negativity here, understandably so considering the scoreline... Take Sunday out of the equation and we've generally been ok against a team that is plainly better than us. If I was a journalist I would have rewritten my half time report three or four times in that last 20 minutes.
Mannion, unfortunately, has been woeful. You have to assume that the only reason she is functioning as 'backup right back' is because Blundell is on maternity leave. Fingers crossed for Jayde on immediately, and I'd replace Williams too, she's not been entirely at the races from what I've seen.
Mannion, unfortunately, has been woeful. You have to assume that the only reason she is functioning as 'backup right back' is because Blundell is on maternity leave. Fingers crossed for Jayde on immediately, and I'd replace Williams too, she's not been entirely at the races from what I've seen.
Yep and the unwritten rule in English football is to let an attack complete - that is wait for the opponent to clear the ball.
That seems to be true, to be fair.
I would say it's fairly universal and not exclusive to English football.
Mannion survives
Unbelievable.
Mannion really does look like a fish out of water tonight, whether she's just rusty or it's a positional thing I don't know.
Unusual to see Williams this far off the pace though. There's not much of her usual zip about her tonight.
Millie Turner goes off at the start of the half, Janssen comes on. Interesting change.
Perhaps pre-planned.
It's how far they go with it that differs. Some stop when the ball goes out of play. Some let the attackers carry on if it goes out for a corner or whatever. Flipside is I've seen refs blow with the ball in mid air from a cross, but I don't think I've seen that in England.
Just speaking from experience watching a lot of European football. Obviously the ref is also a factor but I don't think there is a big difference in England compared to France/Italy/Germany/Spain/Portugal etc.
Could well be. It's a role we might need her in sometime.
I disagree that City are ‘plainly’ better. Maybe if they were at full strength, but this City team is very beatable. So to be losing due to some very poor defending is a bit disappointing.
That’s poor from Terland.
Terland had a chance there.
Applying a bit of pressure now
Awujo POTM. Brilliant performance.
If only Awujo was able to find a teammate she’d be a hell of a player
Any chance that Toone has 15 good minutes in her?
The goalkeeper tactical time out of the game!
Keeper decides to have the traditional WSL lie down timeout 
Riviere for Galton.
That means Mannion to CB, Jansson to CM and Clinton to AM?
That means Mannion to CB, Jansson to CM and Clinton to AM?
Keating sits down for a break, so we bring Jayde on for Leah.
I saw Jayde warming up and thought "Get Jayde on for Mannion, that could be a game changing sub both in defence and attack"
Not what I had in mind Mr. Skinner!!
I saw Jayde warming up and thought "Get Jayde on for Mannion, that could be a game changing sub both in defence and attack"
Not what I had in mind Mr. Skinner!!