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MUTV: Over the weekend, the Under-18s came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Liverpool. Are some of those guys going to be knocking on your door before long?


OGS: “Yes, of course they are and that’s great – it’s what you want at a club like this. We are looking to give a few of them minutes on the pitch but then again, we’ve got so many first-team players now. We’ve got to make sure we give them the chance at the right moment because if you give it too early or in the wrong game, it might just ruin that experience for them.”

MUTV: What about team spirit? We’ve seen that video doing the rounds of the warm-up at Arsenal where Marcus Rashford nutmegs Fred and everyone goes mad. It perhaps shows the spirit that’s around the place…


OGS: “When you’re winning games of football, you’re always going to have a good team spirit around the place. But that doesn’t just apply to the players, it’s the staff as well. When you come in on Monday morning, it’s well done and on to the next one. It’s just don’t dwell too much on what’s happened because the focus is on the next one. I feel the whole club is thinking ‘next game, next game’ but of course you always enjoy winning.”

MUTV: You must have some sympathy with Sir Alex, trying to keep everyone happy as he did in those days…


OGS: “Yes, of course. There were so many times in his team talks when you could see that he didn’t enjoy leaving players out but that’s just the name of the game and you’ve got to be decisive – make decisions and stick with them. Of course, for the players who don’t start, you have to come on and make an impact as I’ve learnt quite often because it can change your life.”

MUTV: We’ve got four top-class strikers which mirrors the situation we were in 20 years ago when it was Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham and yourself. Do you face the kind of dilemma that Sir Alex Ferguson had back then in trying to keep everyone happy and giving people enough minutes?


OGS: “Well, so far, there has been no problem because we’ve got so many games. As soon as it becomes just one game a week, it might be a problem but we rotate even during the games. When we can put Anthony [Martial] and 'Rashy' [Marcus Rashford] on for Alexis and Rom [Lukaku], who did a fantastic job [at Arsenal], it is only going to help us. The players have been very, very good at staying ready and being ready when they get on.”

MUTV: How important are set-pieces and not giving away free-kicks around the penalty area when you play a team like Burnley? That’s where they’re strong…


OGS: “Yes, they’re very strong and they’re a very physical team. You don’t want to give them chances to put you under pressure too often. Of course, we do look at that but teams do have different strengths. I think the front two – [Ashley] Barnes and [Chris] Wood – are a handful so, of course, we’ve got to be aware because we’re probably going to be the team who has the ball the most and, on the counter attack and set-pieces, we’ve really got to be aware.”

MUTV: Obviously, a game against Burnley is a different sort of challenge than away to Arsenal or away to Tottenham. How much work goes into the tactical plan for facing Burnley?


OGS: “As much as [Arsenal or Tottenham] because every game you prepare the same. I think the analysis team, Kieran [McKenna] and Michael [Carrick] are doing a fantastic job preparing for every single game. We’ve got a great team behind the team and, of course, they’ve got the job of looking at Burnley. I wanted to see them myself, just because there are always one or two things that you can spot that you can work on.“

MUTV: First of all, most people had Saturday off but you were watching Burnley in the FA Cup. Did you learn anything from the trip to Manchester City?


OGS: “Well, I think he [Sean Dyche] was thinking more about Tuesday night and getting through to that game with no injuries, and having fresh legs before he comes to Old Trafford. I enjoyed the day out, watching a game of football, but we know it’s going to be a tough game against Burnley. We know what we’re up against – they’ve turned a corner a little bit because their results have picked up and maybe they saw an away game against City as a chance to give someone else a run in the team. I didn’t get too much information about them, I felt.”

elrony:
That guy has ikputu onu

SkimpleD..... No be me talk am o! But You can deliver the Message!

Who are the World class Players out there?! The so called World Class Players presently, majority have peaked and going into retirement soon.

I will rather trust the best Legs, highly talented Lads in the Academy, than splashing Millions of Pounds on Moratas, Bakayokos!

MRTA7:
TFM and tuanzebe could easily be doing what those two are doing for less than half the cost! Smh

Absolutely spot on! Honestly, I want these Lads to be given fair chances next Season. Also I will like Mitchell to deputise for Shaw as a LB next Season.

Mason and Chong should also be drafted fully into the first Team as RWFs once Season is getting over!

afrodoc2:
Still a rumor, at least until it’s confirmed.

But we are pushing them with prayers, that deal must be completed.

Just checked it on Sky Sports. Hope Valencia and Rojo would be offloaded as well to free up space - they are occupying for nothing!

afrodoc2:
Great news guys. Seems like Fellaini is on his way to China.
Isn’t life beautiful?

Glory be to God! Hope it's not a Rumour?!

SkimpleD:
You talk too much Ephraim , brother to Manasseh

Party must hold here soon and the gates of hell would not prevail.

Can I get an amen Oasis007

Taah!

I dey look at you like one Shekpite like that....?!

eph12:
bad guy! SO no one can quote you when things go south abi?

Thought it's just only me that noticed it!

Martial will come good! He's just a tip away from beast mode!

The Fixtures are tough, very tough no doubt..... But to be a Champion, a fearful Force to reckon with in the League and beyond, that kinda Fixtures are needed once in a while.

OGS is ready, and up to the task. He made it clear in his Interview that's he's already looking beyond this Season, hence already preparing a formidable Squad for the next Season - whether he's confirmed as a permanent Manager or not.

Yeah....... The Fixtures are scary, but we are United. I am not expecting the Team to perform flawlessly, but I trust the Squad and the Handlers to drop a Hint...... That United of old Days is BACK!

OGS has my Support, Tactically he's unpredictable..... His Leutenants ain't left aside, they are all working well together to bring back the old Days!

The Season was already written off, but OGS led Army reignite the belief in us again..... That's its not over yet! Let's keep believing Dudes!

biikeys:
You can still make it if you push for at least 60 every week..

I've been consistent with 60+ since December!