The Footie Thread

[Lucifer MorningStar]

That’s exactly what they signed Gyokeres for isn’t it. Getting in behind and poaching goals. Amazing what can happen when they get in behind.

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

Estevao looks decent where was Maresca hiding him. Much more of a cup game feel now.

 

[Swango1980]

Did the co-commentator really say what I think I just heard?

...that some players, mainly foreigners, aren't aware of the rule where you will get booked for telling the ref to book another player.

I hadn't been watching it, but if he did, presumably he did so because it is a law in the English game only?

 

[Bunkermagnet]

New manager required for Real Madrid again?

 

[clubchamp98]

Imagine if he was...and tried to swing his boot at the ball...would of had to be disallowed.

Players sometimes only have themselves to blame when they focus on the man and not the pigs bladder.

That’s the coach surley.

 

[road2ruin]

Real might well have been mocked recently but they win major trophies on a yearly basis. They hired probably the highest rated young manager in the world in the summer and despite being second in the table, only 4 points off top and still in the CL they have bombed him out. It might well be a bad move long term but they've got standards and don't accept even getting beat in head to heads with Barca. Those standards and pressure drives the club to success. The idea they get someone in who finishes 14th and then gives them £200m to spend is bonkers but that's normal at Man Utd now.

For years I put Man Utd on a par with Real, Barca and Bayern as genuine superclubs. None of those clubs or their fanbases would accept anything close to what Man Utd fans have accepted over the last decade. The fans themselves have to share the blame for letting the owners degrade the club IMO. That's not just a dig, it's also a compliment of the loyal support but the same thing will keep on happening unless the fans step up and demand more.

You can't compare Ole to other managers as he was a club legend and that carries a lot of weight.

The only thing with Carrick is you can't ask for two tougher games really, it might've been better to get them out of the way before making the announcement.

I agree with a lot of what you've said bar the bit in bold. There have been plenty of protests against the owners but the real issue that United have is that the owners just don't care whilst the money rolls in and whilst you will get the hardcore supporters staying away in protest United can probably sell out Old Trafford 2-3 times over with tourists and casual fans so it really doesn't make a difference to the bottom line. The Glazers are persona non grata pretty much so they tend to stay away but again, they don't really care as they don't need to attend to make money. The only thing that would make them sell United* is if it started to cost them money and the only way that I can see that happening would be relegation. It was remarkably close last season but I just cannot see a world where we do get relegated. That's not to say we don't deserve it based on some performances however there are always going to be at least 3 worse sides in the league.

* Actually, there is a second way that they sell United and that's if they get an offer that they cannot refuse. Again, I think this is unlikely as what they want for United is far and away more than the actual value plus the money that would need to be put into after the sale would be eye watering especially if you include the new stadium costs.

 

[nickjdavis]

* Actually, there is a second way that they sell United and that's if they get an offer that they cannot refuse. Again, I think this is unlikely as what they want for United is far and away more than the actual value plus the money that would need to be put into after the sale would be eye watering especially if you include the new stadium costs.

There's nothing wrong with OT that a few tubes of Mastic wont fix.