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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 6:30pm On Nov 02, 2014

Abeg get well and try to influence things for us too.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 6:15pm On Nov 02, 2014

patrickmuf:
We played a good game but our courteous approach to proceedings at the start of the game cost us dearly coupled with Smalling"'s moment of madness

Truly we played well. It is just that our position in the league doesn't make us take these results.

The play is a big improvement on our recent games with City. Possession is 51.5 to 48.5. If we were 3rd on the league we could have taken this result with so much proud considering we played with 10 men.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 6:08pm On Nov 02, 2014

Louis Van Gaal:
"I said to the boys that the willpower, the labour was unbelievable. When you can give that, you can be very proud but we have zero points and in sport it is always the goals that count.
"We were so close, despite playing with 10 men. We created more chances than in the first half. We were close but not close enough today and we have to improve.
"The first yellow card for Chris Smalling, I did not see but OK, the referee gives a yellow card. You know as a player you have a yellow and you cannot do what he did for the second yellow card. That is logical.
"I say a lot of things to the players and despite that they do not always follow what I said. There is also emotion and sometimes you cannot control your emotion but it was not very smart."
On Marcos Rojo's injury:
"The shoulder is out, so you never know how long that takes. I have to wait until tomorrow but he shall not play against Crystal Palace.
"We have injuries but we still have 11 players to play and they are very good players. I don't cry for that, but it is sometimes difficult to select the best team. I think I can manage that.
"We have to wait and see. I am not a doctor. Maybe tomorrow I know more but I don't think he will play against Crystal Palace.
"Michael Carrick was very good, as well as Paddy McNair. I am pleased they showed that but it is disaster - so many defenders are injured and you have to play every week with a different defence.
"Despite the result, we are very close. You saw it against Chelsea and now against Manchester City. They are the two best clubs in this league and the difference is zero I think. When you see what we did with 10 against 11 you can be proud as a coach."
On the Red Card:
"Yes [the sending off influenced the game]. That is always like that. It had a big influence on your opponent but also ourselves. Despite having 10 man we played better in the second half than the first and that is because of the willpower of the team. We created a lot of chances, they fought until the last moment but City had a very good goalkeeper. We are very close but we have to improve.
"The sending off is not one of those things. As a player you have to control your aggression. I didn't see the first yellow but the second you know as a player you have a yellow, so you have to handle it differently. I said that to the players. In the derby you have to be careful. The second yellow card was stupid."

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I agree with Gaal. If we play that way with eleven men against the smaller teams, we should be winning with ease. The players have to rediscover their self belief.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 6:00pm On Nov 02, 2014

BinghiNya:
United gotta apologize to moyes, van gaal's players are getting injured day by day, at this rate united may end up below top 10. Sorry David moyes you didn't have a di maria, herrera, blind, rojo, falcao, they said your training method was harsh, you were sucking Rooney's cock, isn't van gaal sucking rvp's cock, united is really suffering.

lol.

The spate at which our players get injured is alarming. I couldn't see anything serious that happened to Rojo, but he just dislocated his shoulder like that.

With Smalling's red card, we are going to have at least two changes in the team going into our next match. That is if Rooney is not injured too.

Too bad for the team.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 5:43pm On Nov 02, 2014

coded01:
Honestly, Man Utd needs Spiritual Help...

This is not good for top class football...

The league is a marathon.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 5:39pm On Nov 02, 2014

Dadehmola:
I think it was a good performance by the lads. Smalling's f00lishness obviously swung the game in city's favour.

The worrisome aspect is that di Maria (who has been our driving force in attack) seems to have been infected by some kinda bad luck - dude has been piss-poor in the last two matches.

As for januzaj, I'd pick the mediocre Ashely young over him for now.

Janujaz did not give any defensive cover. He was second to all the balls. Good passes went to him but he didn't bother connecting them. We would have been better with Herrera/Mata. The red card didn't allow the coach to make proper adjustments.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 5:19pm On Nov 02, 2014

codedguy1:
I would rate Rooney, Aguero and RVP as big influential players that should be impacting on games regularly. In this game apart from that bursting run that Rooney did and the time RVP beat two players and took a shot Hart saved they were quite withdrawn with their influence on the game.

But Aguero kept on knocking at our door even when we were 11 VS 11 until he scored.

I was irritated by Di Maria's freekicks and corner kicks. He had about 2-3 decent crosses 2from open play and one freekick apart from that, Nothing.

Exactly. They are not influencing games for us. When you pass to them, they want to pass quickly again. Robben, Messi, Ronaldo don't quickly pass to team mate. Only Di Maria trying to influence games for us. I can see Rooney and RVP have the potentials to do far better but I don't why they are playing quietly and safe.

However, at 11 vs 11, Rooney gave Di Maria a through pass that was worth some great pounds.

Another thing is..... if only Fellaini could direct his header better. I think he should have buried a certain crossing for us.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 5:07pm On Nov 02, 2014

Keky:
LOL.You spent £170m to celebrate a draw and hold your heads high in defeat I'm getting y'all Man U fans.

We can afford to relax and celebrate our club success in the next 10 years and still be better than your club.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:53pm On Nov 02, 2014

McNair is our best Central defender.

Carrick stabilized us at the back.

Valencia did fine but I don't know how manage he drifted in while Di Maria was in the wide. Di Maria should have done better in the lead to the goal.

Wilson did well too.

Why can't Rooney play every time and every day the way he did in the last 20 minutes? That was admirable piece of football from him. If only he shot instead of trying to round the last man or find RVP.

Smalling did't use common sense. How can you earn two yellow cards within 5 minutes? The game was somewhat in a balance until the red card. Januzaj and Fellaini left our defence exposed at 11 vs 11, otherwise it was a good game.

I don't know who to pick between Fellaini and Herrera. I am confused there.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:52pm On Nov 02, 2014

coded01:
You right though but honestly were you expecting the same thing that happened last week to happen again... --- Man Utd is more than this na, nowadays chasing draw against small, medium or big teams, Oh Man Utd!!!

When will this suffering end for Man Utd?

I can see improvement. The major problem is lack of continuity in first 11.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:37pm On Nov 02, 2014

coded01:
Haba! Man Utd --- PDP --- 5 mins Extra time...

Make una equalize oh or else we all know what is coming here...

It should have been 8 minutes minimum considering the time Rojo was first aided and stretched out.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:30pm On Nov 02, 2014

Smalling should have just shielded knowing he was already on a yellow card. It's better to play with 11 vs 11 even if we were to play one goal down.

Our back play was a worry right from time. Fellaini played too far from Blind leaving three or four City players lurking around our shaking defence. Tight 4-3-3 should have been a better approach in difficult Etihad.

I think City has been spared the yellow card. Zabeleta should be on yellow.

* Just as I was hoping Mata or Herrera came on for Janujaz, we were reduced to 10 men. This looks a lost match.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 2:53pm On Nov 02, 2014

Too high and loosely too. Fellaini playing too far from Blind.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 2:51pm On Nov 02, 2014

We are playing too high on the pitch and it getting me nervous.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 2:02pm On Nov 02, 2014

I can see McNair.

This team is big sha. Blackett can't make the bench anymore.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 1:49pm On Nov 02, 2014

So so injuries. When will we have stable back four?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 12:12pm On Nov 02, 2014

Fussbot:
Pls wat time is our match?

The match is on already oooo. Mata just scored now 11 mins.

Lol.

2.30.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:38pm On Nov 01, 2014

Newcastle 1 Liverpool 0

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 3:30pm On Nov 01, 2014

Looks like Liverpool wants to drop point again. This time may be all the points. They are lucky to be just one goal down.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:54am On Nov 01, 2014

Dadehmola:
The transfer fee/ wage bill is the issue here. If Monaco are willing to collect 20-25m with the player ready to accept a pay cut to the tune of 150k-160k per week, why not?

If you be Falcao u go agree?

One important thing, you don't have the entire picture. i.e Falcao's overall fitness and the competition to sign him. I want to trust Gaal's judgment here.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 9:51am On Nov 01, 2014

afrodoc2:
That is not the spelling.
It does not mean that because someone is wasting money you should also join.....i just hope that Falcao works out.
We should just be more cautious when buying injured or injury prone players, we have enough sicklers already in our squad.
That is why when one hears Vidal,Strootman,Gundogan,Hummels one should temper the excitement with some caution

I get your point. But you should understand our circumstance. I see it as a road we need to travel. There will be hurdles and knocks on the way. The money must be spent before order can be restored, and there will be some foolish spendings on the way (from hindsight). It is almost inevitable.

However, I don't think Falcao will end up being a bad market for us. Gaal has said his knee injury is gone.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 8:34am On Nov 01, 2014

afrodoc2:
The jury is still out on Falcao. When you combine age controversy with ACL injury that is a very bad mix......Hargreaves should have made the decision makers more circumspect.

P.S You can't go round buying players just to keep others from buying them

It's the way you have chosen to see it. Gaal did well to have bought him. There is risk in everything.

A team bought Torres, Crespo, Chevcheko (is dat d spelling). Another just bought Luiz for 50m.

Consider how many players have gone through City in the last few years. The likes of Robinho, Adebayo, etc

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 8:24am On Nov 01, 2014

Dadehmola:
How many clubs out there are willing to pay such a ridiculous amount for a 38 28 year old who has been off form for the past 15months? From all indications, falcao may never be the player he once was, so why should we be the mugus to offer him a permanent escape route with such transfer fees and astronomical wages?

I know he has missed many chances, but you also have to credit him with his movements and positioning which earned him the chances the first place. A bit more of composure and luck with the final ball, he will score goals.

Remember, he has 1 goal and 2 assists. It's just the beginning.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:30am On Nov 01, 2014

Leyqute:
Elampiro in disguise

Lol.

Rooney has some great and significant goals at Etihad. It will be nice to see him score there tomorrow for a victory, I don't need a consolation goal. He has about 6 goals there in the last 4 years or less.

* 2011: a killer bicycle kick in a February league game.
* 2011/12 FA cup. 2 goals when he played the false 9. The first from a powerful header from Val's cross.
* 2012/13 League 2 goals from the hole in our 3-2 win at Etihad
* 2013/14 a consolation free kick.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 8:00pm On Oct 31, 2014

31/10/2014 16:00, Report by Adam Marshall

Rooney to play but Falcao ruled out

Wayne Rooney will lead Manchester United into derby combat against neighbours City on Sunday but Radamel Falcao has been ruled out through injury.

Louis van Gaal addressed the press on Friday to provide the team news ahead of the Etihad Stadium encounter and laughed off erroneous reports suggesting Rooney was a doubt with a foot problem. The captain returns from a three-match ban but Falcao remains sidelined after missing last week's draw with Chelsea.

Antonio Valencia is available again while Marouane Fellaini has a strong case for retaining his place in midfield after displaying excellent form of late.

"Rooney was not injured," asserted van Gaal. "The media was writing that but he was never injured. Maybe his shoes were too tight, that is possible, but he was never injured.

"He shall play, he is my captain. That is all I can say to you. Falcao is still injured. I have heard that he [Rooney] has scored a lot of goals against City, the most of any player. I said it to him to stimulate him but he doesn't need that. I am very happy that he can play again and he shall play."

Meanwhile, Fellaini will hope to be involved following his efforts against Chelsea when his header led to Robin van Persie's dramatic equaliser.

"He had a great contribution and also provided the assist for the goal," added the boss. "He did it [made a contribution] several times. He had a lot of time injured but, when he was fit, I have played him. He has to continue with that because then I am very pleased."
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Oct/louis-van-gaal-previews-manchester-derby-rooney-fit-falcao-out.aspx?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ManUtd

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 7:58pm On Oct 31, 2014

SIRcumalot:
I reckon Rooney and Rvp can get the job done.
I'd rather we spent the money on our defence
I still think his a good buy but not for that price.
Anyhow all this news is still too soon let see how the loan deal works.

I get you but it's better we are the team having Falcao than allowing him to go boost other big clubs. The defence will be sorted out latest next summer. The guys at the back might just strike a balance before then.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:03pm On Oct 31, 2014

SIRcumalot:
Two to three years You're to optimistic
Falcao won't sign anything less than a 5yrs deal on his 200k + salary.
We probably end up in another RVP situation.

So who would you rather have in his place considering our dire need to dig ourselves out of the pit?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 8:58am On Oct 31, 2014

Nani's loan is best for him and the team. Portugal was also a wise choice to ensure regular football. If he were here, he and Januzaj would be competing for a spot in squad role. That surely would have reduced their appearances and both left grumbling.

It's funny, we have four wingers and we aren't ready to let anyone of them go yet. It's also funny no one of them is a starter/regular.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 8:45am On Oct 31, 2014*

SIRcumalot:
50 million is too much for 29yrs old with coming off a serious injury
Even he scores 20+ this season I'll still advice caution
Or at least a More reasonable price.

Not too much considering our predicament. Woodward wants us to play UCL next season, anything to ensure that now. Falcao will give us two to three years at least. By then Gaal would have stabilized the squad.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:32pm On Oct 28, 2014

Elampiro speaks with emotions. Do FIFA and EPL FA also speak with emotion? And may be whoscored software always has emotions. grin

I beg the authorities have spoken. That's all. Any body wey the thing pain make he go hit e head for rock. cheesy

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:23pm On Oct 28, 2014

Danhumprey:
You dey mind Elampawa? He is so blind by emotion that he neglect facts and common sense when arguing most times! Smh.

I don't argue with sentiments. I always say the truth. Arguing for Hazard or Arjen Robben does me no good. So you should know exactly I am neutral here.

How come EPL FA and FIFA have said same thing, and whoscored same thing?

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by elampiro(m): 4:21pm On Oct 28, 2014

Hugoboi:
Another dumb analogy.. What Sanchez is to the Chilean team, Hazard will never be to Belgium. You can stuff the official rating BS. Hazard was miles behind Sanchez and there is no way he would have bested him to list if same was devoid of the usual FIFA asskissing. Maybe next, you will rate Hazard over Suarez because he was omitted as well. Boss abeg, go and sip tea....

Then CR7 shouldn't even make the list because he was piss poo at the world cup. He missed the highest number of CCC. His goals to shot return was poo.

* As for Suarez. his indiscipline ruined him. Same way his indiscipline paved way for Bale to win EPL player of the year 2013 and RVP golden boot 2013.

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