Man Utd Thread:

[OgraAnDun]

Bennycake thinks he's shite no doubt

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Mr Google says in the last 4 years he's played 40, 32, 37 and last season 18 times. I'm not sure that qualifies as stealing a living...

A good senior pro to have around the club as he moves into coaching or whatever.

I'm sure someone will be along to call him a dungbag or similar shortly

Fair enough. Wonder how many of those were sub appearances. Only posted as id genuinely forgot he was still with yourselves. No doubting he seems to be a nice guy and a decent pro. Id struggle to remember anything of note hes done past couple years

[Rich Ricci]

Never fancied Utd to score there tonight. A lot of possession but it was all very one dimensional. Greenwood added a bit of spark and you'd have expected a finisher like him to take that chance.

Martial would make you cry looking at him at times.

[stiffler]

Brutal from Utd Tonite. 2 bad cup defeats in a week, not ideal start to the season for ole.

[Ed Ricketts]

Never fancied Utd to score there tonight. A lot of possession but it was all very one dimensional. Greenwood added a bit of spark and you'd have expected a finisher like him to take that chance.

Martial would make you cry looking at him at times.

I've always had time for Martial. There's a world class player hiding in there somewhere. But he has given up the ghost altogether in the last 18 months. Probably best for everyone if he moves on as soon as possible.

Not very many of the second string putting their hands up tonight. The lack of depth in midfield is particularly concerning.

[Gael85]

Sancho was poor tonight.  Should be end for Martial. Horrific attitude and no desire to work hard.  Hopefully Cavani will back soon.

[Cunny Funt]

1-0 defeat in a contest between two 2nd string sides.

Man United weren't shot shy tonight anyway with 27 shots on goal in total. West ham for 87 minutes of that match had one shot on target though they should have made it a 2-0 result with a couple of late opportunities on the counter attack.

De Beek, Dalot, Bailly, Matic played well and Greenwood was lively when introduced.

[Gael85]

1-0 defeat in a contest between two 2nd string sides.

Man United weren't shot shy tonight anyway with 27 shots on goal in total. West ham for 87 minutes of that match had one shot on target though they should have made it a 2-0 result with a couple of late opportunities on the counter attack.

De Beek, Dalot, Bailly, Matic played well and Greenwood was lively when introduced.

Dalot is very good going forward.  Van De Beek caught out for goal but was good on the ball.

[Bord na Mona man]

Never fancied Utd to score there tonight. A lot of possession but it was all very one dimensional. Greenwood added a bit of spark and you'd have expected a finisher like him to take that chance.

Martial would make you cry looking at him at times.

Martial has always reminded me of Anelka, huge ability but the attitude is not always what it should be.
His body language is awful when he's not tuned in.

[StPatsAbu]

1-0 defeat in a contest between two 2nd string sides.

Man United weren't shot shy tonight anyway with 27 shots on goal in total. West ham for 87 minutes of that match had one shot on target though they should have made it a 2-0 result with a couple of late opportunities on the counter attack.

De Beek, Dalot, Bailly, Matic played well and Greenwood was lively when introduced.

Dalot is very good going forward.  Van De Beek caught out for goal but was good on the ball.

You mean apart from the numerous times he was caught in possession, gave the ball away and shot when he should have passed VdB was good  on the ball?

[BennyCake]

Bennycake thinks he's shite no doubt

  Nope I always like Mata. Should have been used a lot more than he was the  last couple of seasons.  Still a better player than the likes of Fred Matic or VDB

[BennyCake]

Sancho was poor tonight.  Should be end for Martial. Horrific attitude and no desire to work hard.  Hopefully Cavani will back soon.

He never did. The lazy hoor. Never warmed to him. The sooner he goes,  the better

Not seen nothing from Sancho yet either. He'd need to get his arse in gear

[gawa316]

Bennycake thinks he's shite no doubt

  Nope I always like Mata. Should have been used a lot more than he was the  last couple of seasons.  Still a better player than the likes of Fred Matic or VDB

Always thought with the right coaching Mata could've been moved to a deeper role, a la Silva at city...great technical player

[NAG1]

1-0 defeat in a contest between two 2nd string sides.

Man United weren't shot shy tonight anyway with 27 shots on goal in total. West ham for 87 minutes of that match had one shot on target though they should have made it a 2-0 result with a couple of late opportunities on the counter attack.

De Beek, Dalot, Bailly, Matic played well and Greenwood was lively when introduced.

Dalot is very good going forward.  Van De Beek caught out for goal but was good on the ball.

It wasnt Donny caught out for the goal it was Telles, positioning was poor and was weak in the tackle more aggressive and he would have cleared it simple.

Mata was the most lively player on both sides in the first half, probably ran out of legs.
Donny grew into the game and you can see with more minutes he would improve give me him over Fred any day. He was caught a few times on the ball but that comes with lack of minutes. Some incisive passing from that position in mid field is exactly what is required against more than half the teams the team will face.

Reminded me of so many games last season, loads and loads of possession but no idea how to crack the back four, didnt help with Martial offering nothing in behind.

Poor result but surely should prove as a kick in the ass for more than a few of them.

[Gael85]

1-0 defeat in a contest between two 2nd string sides.

Man United weren't shot shy tonight anyway with 27 shots on goal in total. West ham for 87 minutes of that match had one shot on target though they should have made it a 2-0 result with a couple of late opportunities on the counter attack.

De Beek, Dalot, Bailly, Matic played well and Greenwood was lively when introduced.

Dalot is very good going forward.  Van De Beek caught out for goal but was good on the ball.

It wasnt Donny caught out for the goal it was Telles, positioning was poor and was weak in the tackle more aggressive and he would have cleared it simple.

Mata was the most lively player on both sides in the first half, probably ran out of legs.
Donny grew into the game and you can see with more minutes he would improve give me him over Fred any day. He was caught a few times on the ball but that comes with lack of minutes. Some incisive passing from that position in mid field is exactly what is required against more than half the teams the team will face.

Reminded me of so many games last season, loads and loads of possession but no idea how to crack the back four, didnt help with Martial offering nothing in behind.

Poor result but surely should prove as a kick in the ass for more than a few of them.

Meant as De Beek following the ball and losing track of Lanzini.  Thought Sancho along with Tello could have done better on the wing in build up to goal.