And, we're off.....2016/17

[clubchamp98]

I think he's expected to be more attack minded as ManU coach generally but given the injury list and top 4 opportunity there to aim for after this good run of results with only 4 or 5 games left he is absolutely right to play for a point at Etihad, that is a good result for any EPL team and was good management by Jose imo. ECL qualification would be a great effort for Jose and pretty lucrative in both adding revenue but also being able to recruit top players over the summer.

My point exactly.

 

[clubchamp98]

No question, it was down to Jose. That is how he plays. As I posted earlier, him and Tony Pullis are singing from the same hymn sheet. Yaawwwnnnnnn.

Bit unfair on Tony.

 

[Junior]

A point away at the Emptyhad is a good result if we had not have been behind 'pushing' for a top 4 place. I like the fact we are organised and can keep a clean sheet (just) against a good attacking side like City. But, we need to be able to switch it up and be creative and attacking to beat the teams that we have drawn against at home. We are improving and are nearly there, just not quite.

 

[Tashyboy]

A point away at the Emptyhad is a good result if we had not have been behind 'pushing' for a top 4 place. I like the fact we are organised and can keep a clean sheet (just) against a good attacking side like City. But, we need to be able to switch it up and be creative and attacking to beat the teams that we have drawn against at home. We are improving and are nearly there, just not quite.

That has me grinin from ear to ear. it tells me that the days are long gone for a City fan when going to a derby game thinking how many will we get dicked by. To a Utd fan saying a point is a good result for Utd.
That aside I do understand Utd being happy at getting a point, but if City had scored, what was Utds plan B to create a chance never mind score.
Lovely to see shrek in his last derby game running up and down the wrong side of the touch line on 200k plus a week.
Again listening to Talksport on the way home and it is a diabolical show, switched off and put Smooth FM on.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Bit unfair on Tony.

Fair point. Sorry Tone 😁

 

[Junior]

That has me grinin from ear to ear. it tells me that the days are long gone for a City fan when going to a derby game thinking how many will we get dicked by. To a Utd fan saying a point is a good result for Utd.
That aside I do understand Utd being happy at getting a point, but if City had scored, what was Utds plan B to create a chance never mind score.
Lovely to see shrek in his last derby game running up and down the wrong side of the touch line on 200k plus a week.
Again listening to Talksport on the way home and it is a diabolical show, switched off and put Smooth FM on.

Times have changed Tashy. Your bang on re our plan 'b'. Without Mata we rely very heavily on Mkitaryan, ..... we are not very creative. That's why Young has impressed me the last couple of games. At least he has a go.

 

[BristolMike]

Tbh united were playing with 10 men the whole game. I don't think Fellaini was in the right position even once during the game. He vacates the midfield all the time leaving us exposed as other players try and cover the space/players he leaves. He is never united standard.

 

[clubchamp98]

Tbh united were playing with 10 men the whole game. I don't think Fellaini was in the right position even once during the game. He vacates the midfield all the time leaving us exposed as other players try and cover the space/players he leaves. He is never united standard.

Isn't that Jose though he is forced onto the left wing for the long ball from the keeper.

 

[BristolMike]

Isn't that Jose though he is forced onto the left wing for the long ball from the keeper.

No not at all, it's because he has no positional sense what so ever. I'm there almost every week and he just bumbles around not really knowing what to do. When he's given the task of staying up front and winning headers he's okay, but any task other than that and he's lost. The old ex players who are still involved with the club all say he's in the team because he's a yes man and follows orders in training and never questions Jose. he can't pass, can't tackle and can't shoot though so he shouldn't ever be in that first team

 

[Pin-seeker]

MOTD should be good tonight 😴

 

[Papas1982]

No not at all, it's because he has no positional sense what so ever. I'm there almost every week and he just bumbles around not really knowing what to do. When he's given the task of staying up front and winning headers he's okay, but any task other than that and he's lost. The old ex players who are still involved with the club all say he's in the team because he's a yes man and follows orders in training and never questions Jose. he can't pass, can't tackle and can't shoot though so he shouldn't ever be in that first team

I always thought his purchase was a weird one. His best games at Everton were when he was effectively lumped up to upfront. He got a fair amount of goals and fair play to him and them. But at Utd he was never gonna start as a striker and he's a liability in midfield.

 

[BristolMike]

Limited is pretty generous. I back the players we have, but when you have a midfielder that consistency miss places easy 5 yard passes being kept, and players like Morgan and Bastien sold it makes no sense.

He he must be able to suck a golf ball through a straw haha

 

[Deleted member 1740]

MOTD is lining up to be a cracker with today's results.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sunderland gone and will Moyes go too? Can't see him surviving and I'd imagine the chairman will look for a clean slate. Clearly not had what it takes to make a change and a difference

 

[Junior]

MOTD is lining up to be a cracker with today's results.

:rofl: Not one to be sky plus'd

 

[BristolMike]

Sunderland gone and will Moyes go too? Can't see him surviving and I'd imagine the chairman will look for a clean slate. Clearly not had what it takes to make a change and a difference

I don't think many people could have kept that Sunderland team up tbh. They didn't invest any money, aging team and no real creativity. The keeper will be off now too.

Cant imagine it being a job many would want now if Moyes goes

 

[Hobbit]

MOTD is lining up to be a cracker with today's results.

:rofl: Not one to be sky plus'd

Oh but it is. I live for days like this for Sunderland:rofl:sadly, the mighty Boro will be joining them shortly. But another silver lining is we won't have to play the vultures... sorry, Magpies...

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I don't think many people could have kept that Sunderland team up tbh. They didn't invest any money, aging team and no real creativity. The keeper will be off now too.

Cant imagine it being a job many would want now if Moyes goes

There's always a manager looking for a job so someone will take it. I actually think Moyes should stay and rebuild, get rid of the deadwood. Sunderland have been on the slide for years and escaped somehow, last minute, for the last few years. He's a good manager and should be left to do a job. He's had a dud hand this season.

They could actually do worse than get onto Newcastle and buy some of their players who were bought to get them promoted and will now be moved on. No house move required, makes sense for all parties.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Benteke flat track bully 😂

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Looking forward to the match today, Chelsea far and above the best team we've faced this season and rightly gave us a hammering at the Bridge.
Could be wrong, but got a sneaky feeling we might just get something out of todays game.