Official Manchester United Supporters' Thread Part 4

[powermzii]

Were too slow with the pass into the final 3rd... Taking extra touches when we dont need to

 

[cenredash]

Nah, it's what he does when he gets it...he immediately looks to get rid of it to the closest player. He doesn't have any confidence to pick a better pass or try a trick or take a shot. Maybe that comes when he's got more game time.

West Ham having 7-8 men in or around the box hasn't helped.

Yes. He's not on the same wavelength as his team mates as we seem to be playing a different game. Think he needs a Mata type player with him. Greenwood can also play like that and of course Bruno.

 

[cenredash]

Were too slow with the pass into the final 3rd... Taking extra touches when we dont need to

Yep, as someone said. We play fast build up until the final 3rd, then we play tiki taka. The goal is a good example.
We really seemed to try to mess it up, until McTominay stroked it into his fav corner of the net.

 

[fishfly]

I don't know about you guys but sheesh this ref is rather bias.... kicks and stamps are not given then that wrestle mania move for their goal - cover Lindelof's eyes and sneak in behind to snatch the header...

What about the final break? 5 United players with 1 defender on a counter attack and he calls for half time...

 

[cenredash]

I don't know about you guys but sheesh this ref is rather bias.... kicks and stamps are not given then that wrestle mania move for their goal - cover Lindelof's eyes and sneak in behind to snatch the header...

What about the final break? 5 United players with 1 defender on a counter attack and he calls for half time...

Ref was woeful. About the same standard as our attacking play. The number of runs into the box from Harry being an indication of how desperate and woeful we were.

Was a great opportunity for dvdb but yes you can't do little flicks on the edge of the box with 20 of their legs in the way. Sometimes need a ball over the top.

Both this game and the Sheffield utd one was a 1 goal game for us but required a clean sheet. We're just not capable of that with Harry Maguire and Harry Maguire junior in our defense.

6/15 points and only 1 win. That feels like no form at all.

 

[thestaggy]

I think it is tickets now, City are gone. Champions League spot is all it is really about now.

Luckily the other teams in and around the top-4 spots are just as iffy as United are at the moment.

 

[JohnStarr]

They've borked this revival of theirs. Second place, only if they start winning again. Otherwise it's going to be 3rd or 4th with draws...

 

[wolverine_dcp]

I don't understand why Lindelof is starting over Bailey

 

[cenredash]

I don't understand why Lindelof is starting over Bailey

Let me know when you find out. Especially as Ole said Bailey is fit!

 

[wolverine_dcp]

Let me know when you find out. Especially as Ole said Bailey is fit!

And he is a way better defender than lindelof and Maguire

 

[Shi]

I think it is tickets now, City are gone. Champions League spot is all it is really about now.

Luckily the other teams in and around the top-4 spots are just as iffy as United are at the moment.

Definitely looks like it. If they win their game in hand on Wed (against Everton), they will be a massive 10 points ahead of United.

 

[cenredash]

And he is a way better defender than lindelof and Maguire

I think he's got the necessary level of aggression needed that is missing from Maguire and Lindelof. Their style is too similar, and therefore don't make a good combination when we really need to dig in and dominate attackers.

 

[Lostboy]

I think he's got the necessary level of aggression needed that is missing from Maguire and Lindelof. Their style is too similar, and therefore don't make a good combination when we really need to dig in and dominate attackers.

While agree, I feel Maguire and Lindelof are miles ahead in the passing ability over Bailly. So I guess one of each with Bailly could work?

The modern CB in today's game should be able to pass in my opinion, it's how the game has evolved. Not saying DE Bruyne level passing.

In the last games I watched of Bailly I think he is trying to improve that area of his game, and because of this he trying extra hard on the pitch and then he goes and makes a pass that makes my brain pain

 

[cenredash]

While agree, I feel Maguire and Lindelof are miles ahead in the passing ability over Bailly. So I guess one of each with Bailly could work?

The modern CB in today's game should be able to pass in my opinion, it's how the game has evolved. Not saying DE Bruyne level passing.

In the last games I watched of Bailly I think he is trying to improve that area of his game, and because of this he trying extra hard on the pitch and then he goes and makes a pass that makes my brain pain

Talk about making your brain pain. Do you remember the Everton game, Lindelof was the last defender and in our half.. faced with two everton attackers and "passing" it directly to I think calvert lewin who was labout 5 metres from him.

 

[Lostboy]

Talk about making your brain pain. Do you remember the Everton game, Lindelof was the last defender and in our half.. faced with two everton attackers and "passing" it directly to I think calvert lewin who was labout 5 metres from him.

Ok that's one defender down in the passing category anything on Maguires passing you want to bring to my attention

Every player makes mistakes dude, but it still is about the technical ability, which I feel from a passing sense Lindelof is better than the mighty Bailly.

 

[Shi]

Wow, such an open game. Good attacking play from United so far.

 

[Stickfigure]

Rashford's finishing is woeful. Also his runs from our half to the opponents box onty to run straight into a defender or overrun the ball is infuriating.

 

[powermzii]

Nice to see Mata get some gametime. I dont forsee him. Being at the club beyond this season....

 

[thirstycurve]

Good result now we can rest for the 2nd leg

 

[Splinter]

The the new youngster showed some tricks. Amad or some such? Having said that, I think he will be mowed down in the EPL if tries to do that there.