Manchester United Thread..The Final Chapter of 17? (MOD WARNINGS IN OP)

paulbok

Adamocovic wrote: »

Have to go to a going away dinner tonight at the same time as the match.
I'll be the one rudely checking livescore on my phone every couple of minutes.

This is one of the few occasions where a smart watch would be useful

jimmytwotimes 2013

https://potm.easports.com/

Vote for Lingard as POTM

Adamocovic

paulbok wrote: »

This is one of the few occasions where a smart watch would be useful

I have a cheap one from amazon but never used it! May look into it and see what its capable of!

On the dinner it's actually hilarious timing. I'll be missing United. Then there's another lad invited who's a Pool fan and the other person we work with supports Inter. All playing tonight.

bangkok

Nuts102 wrote: »

What's your opinion on the man you want to replace Mourinho not able to manage a team at home to beat an awful west ham side even with Kane?

I look at the overall picture rather than take 1 result in isolation

jayo26

bangkok wrote: »

I look at the overall picture rather than take 1 result in isolation

Messi Lingard

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/949294543932813312

Tylerdurex

Are we on TV tonight

Tylerdurex

Tylerdurex wrote: »

Are we on TV tonight

Is this the new "Is Mata cup tied?"

Eirsport 2 btw :P

Cotts72

Tylerdurex wrote: »

Are we on TV tonight

Do the chickens have large talons?

Loafing Oaf

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Is this the new "Is Mata cup tied?"

Eirsport 2 btw :P

So the run of televised United cup games goes on. Sort of.

bangkok

Hopefully give a few of the reserves a run out tonight

DM_7

I see Conte bit on Jose's clown comment.

He will love that.

Mitch Connor

DM_7 wrote: »

I see Conte bit on Jose's clown comment.

He will love that.

....so did Conte just assume Jose was talking about him?

Why would he think that? :D

Personally I immediately thought he was talking about Klopp.

jayo26

Mitch Connor wrote: »

....so did Conte just assume Jose was talking about him?

Why would he think that? :D

Personally I immediately thought he was talking about Klopp.

Me too if anyone should of had a bite it should of been klopp but to be fair conte is a psycho on the touch line.

Lord TSC

Mitch Connor wrote: »

....so did Conte just assume Jose was talking about him?

Why would he think that? :D

Personally I immediately thought he was talking about Klopp.

The press have "caught" Conte once or twice like this already this season, getting replies to comments not about him.

For what it's worth, I took it as Jose talking about himself tbh; that he's matured and isn't acting like he used to himself on the touch lines.

Mitch Connor

Mitch Connor wrote: »

....so did Conte just assume Jose was talking about him?

Why would he think that? :D

Personally I immediately thought he was talking about Klopp.

Sounds like Conte is easily triggered

Backstreet Moyes

bangkok wrote: »

I look at the overall picture rather than take 1 result in isolation

What is the big picture.

Managerial honors
Manager of the Month 4 times in 4 years

6 points and 4 less goals than United despite everyone of their front 4 better than United's.

Mitch Connor

Nuts102 wrote: »

What is the big picture.

Managerial honors
Manager of the Month 4 times in 4 years

6 points and 4 less goals than United despite everyone of their front 4 better than United's.

Arguably you would want to be looking at the average spend of tottenham vs United, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal and even Liverpool - and then see where Spurs have finished in comparison to them over recent years.

This season is, imo, a poor one for Spurs in the league.

In a points per pound calculation I believe Spurs are well over-performing.

0gac3yjefb5sv7

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Arguably you would want to be looking at the average spend of tottenham vs United, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal and even Liverpool - and then see where Spurs have finished in comparison to them over recent years.

This season is, imo, a poor one for Spurs in the league.

In a points per pound calculation I believe Spurs are well over-performing.

Didn't Moyes do great with a limited budget too at Everton?

Hotblack Desiato

Points-per-pound, is this yet another alternative league?

Would that be net spend?

The_Kew_Tour

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Ross Barkley won't be at Top 6 Club in his career.

oh dear.

posted on 29/12/17 too:pac::pac:

bucketybuck

Lord TSC wrote: »

For what it's worth, I took it as Jose talking about himself tbh; that he's matured and isn't acting like he used to himself on the touch lines.

I just assumed he had his predecessor in mind when saying that, and if people would prefer him falling over like a clown playing to the crowd.

0gac3yjefb5sv7

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

oh dear.

posted on 29/12/17 too:pac::pac:

He still isn't :pac:

adox

Surprised at the strong starting line up and bench.

StringerBell

bucketybuck wrote: »

I just assumed he had his predecessor in mind when saying that, and if people would prefer him falling over like a clown playing to the crowd.

I dunno, doubt it was about Van Gaal. He was a very reserved manager, that bit of gold was very rare for him. Sure he took loads of stick on this very thread from the lads who enjoy the clown show on the sidelines to prove their passion.

Klopp and Conte especially, Pep would be up there too but not at those two lads level for it.

xtal191

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/949351105003249664

StringerBell

adox wrote: »

Surprised at the strong starting line up and bench.

The likes of Romero, Lindelof(I know he has seen plenty of action lately but is still integrating), Blind, Herrera, Miki etc all need game time so not surprised to see them. Would prefer to see Pogba rested but I guess Matic needs a rest big time he has looked very tired and Jose probably doesn't want to play a midfield of McTominay and Herrera, which I can understand.

I'd be tempted to play Tuanzebe though in defence and put Blind and Herrera in midfield with Miki ahead of them. Still not a great midfield but gives Pogba a rest and gives Tuanzebe some game time.

Rashford needs a goal so playing him up top is a good idea, he should be able to stretch the defensive line too with Lingard to leave space for Miki and Mata to exploit, ideally.

Lord TSC

No game for 10 days after this though, so I guess they can rest then? Or is there a stupid international break?

Trigger

Lord TSC wrote: »

No game for 10 days after this though, so I guess they can rest then? Or is there a stupid international break?

Carabao cup I think

S.M.B.

Shame Jose is going right back into a midfield 2 with Pogba again.

wanderer100

Micky is a lucky man to be starting again after his last performance

bucketybuck

adox wrote: »

Surprised at the strong starting line up and bench.

Perhaps the Bristol defeat has influenced the selection?

bucketybuck

bucketybuck wrote: »

Perhaps the Bristol defeat has influenced the selection?

Exactly what I'm thinking. Doesn't want to risk going out of another competition

adox

bucketybuck wrote: »

Perhaps the Bristol defeat has influenced the selection?

Maybe. I’m surprised there aren’t more players featuring that..well haven’t featured much if at all. So many games so close together lately, although I didn’t realize we had a 10 day break after this. Derby are in fine form too so I suppose understandable. Would have liked to have seen Axel given orefer nice over the likes of Blind.

Lord TSC

astradave wrote: »

Carabao cup I think

Ooooh.

Smart of Jose to bomb us out of it so we get a nice break. :P

bangkok

bangkok wrote: »

Hopefully give a few of the reserves a run out tonight

Pity

beno619

adox wrote: »

Surprised at the strong starting line up and bench.

We'll it's our only realistic shot at a trophy this season.

DM_7

https://twitter.com/Sport_Witness/status/949355873754931202

Good man Conte :pac:

bangkok

beno619 wrote: »

We'll it's our only realistic shot at a trophy this season.

Its derby county at home. Some of the reserves should have been involved. Playing pogba/mata is crazy

bangkok

Nuts102 wrote: »

What is the big picture.

Managerial honors
Manager of the Month 4 times in 4 years

6 points and 4 less goals than United despite everyone of their front 4 better than United's.

The bigger picture is the club back challenging for the league and champions league while playing attractive football... also uniteds budget is huge compared to spurs. Jesse lingard earns around the same as harry kane!!!

beno619

bangkok wrote: »

Its derby county at home. Some of the reserves should have been involved. Playing pogba/mata is crazy

Crazy is a slightly ott.

bucketybuck

bangkok wrote: »

Its derby county at home. Some of the reserves should have been involved. Playing pogba/mata is crazy

When are your lot playing anyway? Against Burnley is it?

jayo26

DM_7 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Sport_Witness/status/949355873754931202

Good man Conte :pac:

Classy man to be fair.

bangkok

beno619 wrote: »

Crazy is a slightly ott.

Yea but no need for them.tuanzebe, gomes, willock should have all been in squad tonight maybe one or 2 more

bangkok

bucketybuck wrote: »

Perhaps the Bristol defeat has influenced the selection?

And we played a strong team that night as well

pjohnson

bangkok wrote: »

Yea but no need for them.tuanzebe, gomes, willock should have all been in squad tonight maybe one or 2 more

Well Willock is currently in Holland on loan at Uterecht so thats a slight problem for you.

beno619

bangkok wrote: »

Yea but no need for them.tuanzebe, gomes, willock should have all been in squad tonight maybe one or 2 more

And I'm sure you would have been praising José for giving the youngsters a chance even if things went tits up.

I would have liked to see like to see some youngsters but I'd prefer get through tis round.

bangkok

pjohnson wrote: »

Well Willock is currently in Holland on loan at Uterecht so thats a slight problem for you.

What about other reserves at the club, the likes of tuanzebe??

Liam McPoyle

bangkok wrote: »

The bigger picture is the club back challenging for the league and champions league while playing attractive football... also uniteds budget is huge compared to spurs. Jesse lingard earns around the same as harry kane!!!

They have half challenged for the league once in the last 25 years.

As for the champions league?

Get out ta fcuk tbh.

DM_7

bangkok wrote: »

Yea but no need for them.tuanzebe, gomes, willock should have all been in squad tonight maybe one or 2 more

Willock is in Holland.

Where does the idea that these young lads should be involved because it is a Championship team come from?

CBJ is on his second loan to that league without getting picked. They are not automatically better than players at that level. Remember Bristol City where Joe Bryan looked like the 30 million player, not Luke Shaw.

The like of Axel need a loan move to the right club or consistent involvement with the first team.