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I don’t think it would have taken much saving up lol
Greenlizard0 Premier League Football Thread ** spoilers ** [24th - 26th February 2024]
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Sky said 25 in 6.
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Why do they do that these days? It adds absolutely nothing and it’s just an awkward situation for them all.
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Oh by far, we always did better as underdogs and it looks like we’re peaking at the right time. Just need to avoid any major injuries and we’ve got a great shot at the league.
That 3 man midfield doesn't work without big Joe. There's no bite. Can't remember the last time i seen Longstaff even attempt a tackle. Bruno can't touch anyone atm or hes gone for two games. Just watched the extended highlights seems Botman had a shocker!!
Yeah he's been a totally different player since his injury(for the worse), all this compounded by not having Pope.
I believe that's more to do with the backline being completely exposed!!
I totally get all of this, however I am trying to focus a bit on the manager and what he's doing. Of course it's more difficult with lots of injuries. However, it genuinely feels like the team are not coached, if we play well and win, that's just something that happens, I don't see any sort of game plan. We've had a fairly good run lately and some half decent performances at times, but did any of it come from the manager, or tactics? It doesn't feel like it.
Also, I don't think he comes across that well; it's not a language thing, people say he's the same in Dutch. I don't see any of the players warming to him.
He's had quite a bit of time, signed some players he wanted specifically, and I would say the football is no better than it was under Ole or even, dare I say it, Rangnick.
So yes, we can give him another couple of transfer windows and sign some better players, but has ETH earned that? I am far from convinced. I think there's a small chance there is an elite manager in there somewhere, and maybe with the football operation running better, he can drastically improve things, but it doesn't feel particularly likely.
I think as there's no obvious replacement, we may as well let him see out the season, but I suspect the new directors will be looking at alternatives.
Couple of interesting Man Utd bits from MNF last night:
Analysis of the absolutely woeful tactical setup in terms of defending/pressing. This has been going on for ages now with no improvement.
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Neville, quite unusually, calling out the manager too and being critical. More or less worded as though he thinks he should get the boot.
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Analysis of the absolutely woeful tactical setup in terms of defending/pressing. This has been going on for ages now with no improvement.
Jamie Carragher stunned by Manchester United defending - 'That can't be right... it's not right!'
Jamie Carragher and Gael Clichy believe Manchester United are trying to do too much defensively, leaving them vulnerable to the counter-attack, as well as leaving space in dangerous areas.
Neville, quite unusually, calling out the manager too and being critical. More or less worded as though he thinks he should get the boot.
Man Utd: Gary Neville believes Man Utd have already made a decision on Erik ten Hag's future
Gary Neville on Erik ten Hags future at Man Utd under Sir Jim Ratcliffe: I suspect theyve already come to a conclusion already. It may already be that its Champions League or not, they still will stick with that decision.