PaulMdj
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Good week for PL Clubs in Europe, hopefully it’ll continue.
Been some pretty poor managers in the PL but maybe setting a new low
Arthur Wedge
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He is a good manager but that job is too big for him , he imo isn’t strong enough in all aspects and isnt tactically good enough
Will prob go back to a solid European team and do ok
Bdill93
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It would be good to secure an extra European place this year! Probably requires every CL team getting through to last 16 minimum though - plus Europa and Europa CL
PaulMdj
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For the PL as a whole that would be great, sadly most are only interested in themselves.
Mixed feelings as I don't want Fulham playing in the Europa Conference next year. Not got a deep enough squad. Also assumes our league form continues and that itself is never a given with us
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Yeah but a year in Europe is class!
So long as you stay up and you play ECL - id be more than happy!
Don't forget last time we played we went from the qualifying rounds to the final so being fickle if we didn't do too well it would be a disappointment. Mind you some great nights especially Juventus at home so if we get in (big IF) it would be nice to draw some big names
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Honestly I'm loving being a team playing in Europe, just adds so much more to your season, and some brilliant ties along the way!
There's always 1 or 2 very decent sides in the ECL!
Thing is CL is definitely a pinnacle so we would be seriously over achieving to get there and then you look at some of the whipping boys in the new format and would it be worth it. Enjoy the adventure
Wonder if this will happen here? https://www.skysports.com/football/...playing-to-52000-and-are-now-top-of-the-table
Red devil
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Do you think Ferguson would have been "thinking of Sundays match?" Not a chance. He'd be looking to win that nights match by whatever way and worry about Sundays match on Saturday night.
He'd have thrown the kitchen sink at Porto and to hell with it.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Tbf, its pretty well documented that Fergie did think about 3 matches ahead.
Literally heard a podcast last week where a player was sharing that he knew 2 weeks in advance he was playing in a Champions League game for them...
edit - doesnt mean he didnt try to win though... he did that well!
nickjdavis
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Never. Our clubs are too busy fleecing supporters for the cost of match day tickets. In places like Germany, where match ticket/season ticket prices are, by our standards remarkably cheap (and therefore a relatively low part of a clubs revenue stream), then yes...this is something that can be done...wont ever happen here though.
If there was a problem defensively down United’s left flank then that was largely down to Dalot. His positioning was absolutely chaotic, very often playing in a more advanced role than Rashford.
I know ten Hag likes his fullbacks to play high up the pitch, but as I said last night it very often leaves us horribly exposed. All Porto’s good early work was down United’s left, and yet at no time throughout the entire game did ten Hag appear to make any change and drop Dalot to a deeper and more conventional defensive position.
If there is an issue down that side, then shore it up by playing Dalot as a fullback rather than seemingly allowing him a free role. If the substitution was a tactical one it was as baffling as it was if it was made to give Garnacho game time.
Is Harry Amass injured? Without a recognised left back available surely he has to get a chance at some point. I was really surprised he didn’t feature against Barnsley.
Swango1980
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Fair point. Even recently, Scholes has explained the one time he refused to play for Man Utd, and regretted his decision. I think it was Liverpool that Fergie didn't play him, apparently so he could play the next game.
I think all managers have to look ahead to some extent. Just look at the team Spurs played the other night.
I actually thought the United starting 11 ETH played last night was pretty strong, even though we can all debate a player here or there we'd rather see. For example, I'd have rather seen Ugarte. It was a strong side overall, for what Utd have, but too many players did not perform defensively as you'd wish.
Arthur Wedge
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Subbing Rashford who looked like he had his marker on toast was just unexplainable tbh
Already been explained here - https://www.skysports.com/football/...tion-in-3-3-draw-with-porto-we-need-to-rotate
I had to read that twice to make sure i hadnt imagined it.
Arthur Wedge
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Ridiculous explanation
