Man Utd Thread:

BennyCake · October 25, 2020, 08:53:41 AM

Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 24, 2020, 10:32:37 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 24, 2020, 09:29:48 PM
Any reports from today's game? I don't have the full sky sports package.

Far from a classic game, Lampard known for open expansive football set Chelsea up very defensive today and he had his new signings keeper Mendy and Silva to thank for keeping a clean sheet. Oles tactic of finishing the game with a stronger team didn't work and bringing Maguire straight back into the team and dropping Tuanzebe after a fine display against PSG almost backfired as another ref would have given a penalty for a clumsy tangle in the box.

Cavani looked lively when introduced and he might get his first start against the German league leaders next.

Definite penalty. Maguire has obviously been watching Chris Smalling's 'How To Defend A Corner' YouTube video.

Boycey · October 25, 2020, 10:45:18 AM

There is a strange acceptance of holding by defenders at corners. Show me a corner that some kind of infringement doesn't take place, yet if you graze someones shin and they go down as if shot it's a peno

magpie seanie · October 25, 2020, 11:18:31 AM

I think both managers went out not to lose that game and move on. Suspect privately they'd have taken 0-0 at the outset and that's what happened. United had the better of what few chances there were but got away with a penalty concession by Maguire. Probably finished the game stronger...I felt United were going to nick it at the end.

nrico2006 · October 25, 2020, 12:22:46 PM

Never understood the holding at corners craic, if it happened out the field it would be a free kick therefore any holding or grabbing should be a penalty if it happens in the box.

Farrandeelin · October 28, 2020, 08:49:42 PM

Another decent first half against a good Leipzig team. Chances at a premium though. Greenwood took his goal well.

Milltown Row2 · October 28, 2020, 08:51:41 PM

The new player in midfield is good with the ball at his feet...Pogba with an assist borderline offside and seen some of them go other way!

Can't see it being one nil though! They are decent

Capt Pat · October 28, 2020, 09:24:44 PM

Brian Kerr is trying to give United penalties glad hes not the ref. Van De Beek stood on the ball and fell over.

Milltown Row2 · October 28, 2020, 09:54:21 PM

5 nil...

Cunny Funt · October 28, 2020, 09:56:41 PM

Not doing so badly in the group of death so far. Outstanding result against the German league leaders and last seasons CL semi finalists whom are managed by one of the best young managers in Europe.

Ole got it all spot on tonight, starting team, tactics, subs brought on, Rashford off the bench to score a hat trick against Upamecano was very impressive.

Milltown Row2 · October 28, 2020, 10:00:15 PM

Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 28, 2020, 09:56:41 PM
Not doing so badly in the group of death so far. Outstanding result against the German league leaders and last seasons CL semi finalists whom are managed by one of the best young managers in Europe.

Ole got it all spot on tonight, starting team, tactics, subs brought on, Rashford off the bench to score a hat trick against Upamecano was very impressive.

It'll be quiet on here tonight

GJL · October 28, 2020, 10:00:46 PM

Rashford is some pup. 🔥

Farrandeelin · October 28, 2020, 10:01:18 PM

Impressive performance. Deserved scoreline. Soaked up the pressure from Leipzig and made it count at the other end. Can't fault any of them. Pity they're so bloody frustratingly inconsistent though!

Maroon Manc · October 29, 2020, 09:03:45 AM

Brilliant result, first 20 minutes were good and the last 20 minutes were brilliant. Got no issue with United playing like that in Europe although we struggled for a good chunk of that game to create anything but there excellently organised side at pressing and make it difficult to pin them back albeit they don't have anything like the quality United have in the final 3rd.

It wasn't just Rashfords who made a difference, thought Fernandes and McTominay were both superb too.

Sunday is another big game, interesting to see what Ole will do. I see Telles has Covid so he's ruled out which is a shame as rules out playing wing backs, Martial still suspended.

magpie seanie · October 29, 2020, 11:02:47 AM

Thought this thread would be quiet today. The explanations given (and largely ignored) by the "Ole out" brigade and mocking supporters of other sides are proving to be correct. United were undercooked, top players (Rashford and Fernandes particularly) were out of form and no new signings. While Van Basten criticised Van De Beek's choice of club I think he's mistaken. Van De Beek will do well at United and last night showed Ole definitely rates him. His performance justified that. No one can play every game....those days are gone. Great that United now seem to have rotation options in the front 4 positions. And midfield. As MM points out while Rashford and Fernandes will get the headlines, McTominay just blitzed them when he came in. Really enjoyed that performance and result against a really good side.

That's not to say everything is rosy and a tough game at the weekend. Need to put a few wins together in the league soon.

Jeepers Creepers · October 29, 2020, 11:30:45 AM

You could see in the last 20 mins that there is now compettion for most places, every ball was being chased down even at 3-nil. Players also getting back to ful fittness too, Utd now have decent squad depth for most positons. Focus now shifts to Sunday. Utd desperatley need to start clocking up points in the league. What team will OGS start with?