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elampiro:
We could have conceded 3 that period. We didn’t create more chances.

I agree with you....... but the Team was desperate to score at the Time, and it made Defence to vulnerable!

elampiro:

I am 100% for Mourinho. We have to be patient. He is the best around to fix the problem. If we sack Mourinho, we might not get out of the problem for many more years. We must learn that sack and hire is not the solution. Sometimes, a coach needs time to understand players in a new team, and then bring his kind of players to complement them.

There is a gap in the team. The good players that are world class are old - Ibrahimovic, Rooney and Carrick. The good players coming up are too young and lacking experience to make vital decisions- Rashford, Martial.

Some of our players are not even competent. We conceded a goal in the first minute. Two central defenders were at fault and DDG partly at fault. Even before the free kick that led to the second goal was taken, I told a friend DDG was badly positioned. I am not even a goalkeeper to be able to spot that. He gave himself no chance of reaching the ball if it went over the wall to the left side of our goal.

People who are calling for MMM appeared to sound ridiculous to me. For the first time I saw Mata, Mkhitaryan and Martial play together. They were too poor together and surrendered the midfield. They appeared too light weight, and Fernabache ensured the game became more physical and pacing. If Fernabache could do that to us, what would happen in the EPL? That was part of the reason Ibrahimovic chased back all the way to commit foul that led to the second goal. I want to believe we should have been better off if we left Schneirderlin on the field.

Our success this season will depend on Ibrahimovic and Rooney hitting form. I can see Rooney coming back, after his goal he almost equalised with a header. That's what confidence does. Our best part this season was when these two started the season together. But trust English press to find a way to kill Rooney's confidence so that he could be dropped for one of Liverpool or Spurs players in the Three Lions.

Those who said Rooney and Ibrahimovic were going each others way don't know what they are saying. Ibrahimovic likes to drop, but most times he dropped, Rooney occupied the top position.

But we could only manage to score a Goal against Fernabache with MMM on the Field?!

With two capable Holding Midfielders - Carrick/Pogba and Herrera behind them, MMM gonna definitely excel and take us to higher Level.




Rooney also would be able to break the Sir Bobby's Goals Record he's chasing - with MMM playing behind him!

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Liverpool with Kloop said more than this last season. We all saw what happened.

You forget that there are La Liga teams there and it's almost their birthright to win it.

Mourinho won't lead you guys to the final. His tactics are obsolete, old school and found out by good teams.

You already know Seville won't make to the next Round in the Champions League?!

timbros:
lol...far from it. I don't troll, I only party

I had to put you in check because you were forming Don Jazzy with your trophy haul.

Why wouldn't I form Don?! Do I look like an Arsenal Fan?! What Trophy is left for us to win?!

Thanks for reminding us of UEFA Cup...... we are winning it this Season!

timbros:
I answered your initial question.

Did you ask what Man Utd have in their trophy cabinet which Liverpool doesn't have?

Nah! I didn't! But your motive is simply to troll!

[b]"I am not going to lie about it, it hurt him when Manchester United took the No. 9 jersey off him. He was surprised by it and he was disappointed for a few days. But he is a professional. He knew that he had to fight back.

"Personally, I did not accept the decision, which I thought was disrespectful and misplaced. I let the United hierarchy know how I felt. You do not do things like that. We have turned the page, but not forgotten about it.

"It is not true that Anthony has a bad relationship with Mourinho. They have a professional relationship. I'm sure Mourinho will get the best out of him, just like Louis van Gaal did before him.

"Anthony is happy at United. We are trying to get out of a bad spell, he is no longer smiling all the time. People who know him know that he likes to smile.

"He is very committed to United and his teammates. He wants just one thing and that is to enjoy a great season with United and win titles. Just let him do his job, let a 20-year-old enjoy himself. What he has already achieved is incredible. And I can promise you that the best is yet to come."


- Philippe Lamboley
[Martial's advisor][/b]

timbros:
This...

UEFA Cup.

But..... bur...... they do not have this?!


FIFA Club World Cup -Inter-Continental Trophy!

[b]"Maybe they haven't completely found their best team. They have a lot of talent, but trying to find a balance in the team is what every manager in the world looks for.

"I don't know my best XI. It's something I'm trying to figure out every day. You look every day in training at different combinations.

"We're still trying to find our best and most consistent group and those discussions are absolutely ongoing. It might take a long time, but hopefully we will find it on Sunday.

"I've talked to [Mourinho] on the phone and traded some messages with him in the last year. We have some common friends.

"He's been in the United States a lot with teams in pre-season and in many of those situations I've had a chance to see his teams train. He's always been gracious in those moments.

"When he was at Inter Milan and Real Madrid, my eldest daughter was handling some of the administrative details for those teams.

"I was standing quietly at training there one day when he comes straight across the field. He started talking about the US and how we had played well in the World Cup. I remember him saying sometimes you need a bit of luck and that you should be proud.

"Then he hesitated and goes: 'And your daughter is a great girl.' She had done a bit of work around the team and he knew, from one father to another, that I would appreciate that. And I did. It shows you what kind of guy he is."


- Bob Bradley [/b]

Spy360:
Liverpool fans of the 80s will look at United and nod their heads, having familiar feelings.

#40YearsOfWilderness...

Nah!

Tell me what Liverpool has in their Trophy Cabinet but lacking at United Today?! We will come back STRONGER!

And you know the funniest thing..... We will make Arsenal Match our Turning-Point!

Lana1:
This list is accurate. So many dead weights in the team.
U think of how badly we've been playing and u realise players like Young and Fellaini still dey team. Makes u wanna weep.
And Rooney should join the Let Go list as soon as he breaks dat record.
Sad for Schneiderlin tho but he should move to another team b4 they kill his career with 'Bench'

Rooney's Career as a United Player is over this Season. He's just 2 Goals away from breaking the Record...... I'm kinda believe he's gonna get it before the Season Ends.

Schleiderlin has never been a United standard, same as Fellaini. Though they both shone like Stars with their respective former Clubs, however, it simply because they are heavenly made for the Mid-Table Clubs - I think Young also belongs to the Class.

As you suggested, he needs to return to Southampton, or probably moves to a Liege 1 Club in January - but on Loan!

larride:
Make Rooney quickly break the goal scoring records so he can join the LET GO squad. He has done enough already.

SAF will not come out of retirement and we will surely get right with Mourinho, I believe that.

GBAM!!!

I hope and pray so!

[b]Matt Le Tissier tells us which players Jose Mourinho should keep at Manchester United and who he should let go.

David de Gea - KEEP 

Le Tiss: David de Gea is top quality and three successive Player of the Year awards says it all. He's up there with the best in the Premier League. They have to hold onto him. 


Eric Bailly - KEEP 

Le Tiss: I think Eric Bailly has got the potential to be a top centre-back, so I would keep him around.


Phil Jones - LET GO 

Le Tiss: I think Manchester United need to let Phil Jones go, he's just too injury-prone to rely on.


Marcos Rojo - LET GO 

Le Tiss: Marcos Rojo just hasn't got the quality that Manchester United are used to. Let him go. 


Chris Smalling - KEEP 

Le Tiss: Chris Smalling is still a good centre-back but I'm not sure he'll keep his starting spot for England. I'm not keen on people playing for their country if they don't get in their club sides.


Daley Blind - KEEP 

Le Tiss: Daley Blind's versatility is useful in a squad, although I'm not sure what his best position is.


Luke Shaw - KEEP 

Le Tiss: Manchester United have to keep hold of him because of his age - he's got the potential to be a very good player when fit.


Antonio Valencia - KEEP 

Le Tiss: I'm not a huge fan of Antonio Valencia, but I'd probably say 'keep' because his athleticism and power are useful for Mourinho, but he does frustrate the life out of me how he crosses the ball through defenders.


Matteo Darmian - LET GO 

Le Tiss: Matteo Darmian is another one who has failed to live up to his price tag, so I'd probably let him go.


Paul Pogba - KEEP 

Le Tiss: Paul Pogba has obviously not had the start United expected or hoped for but I think he'll improve with time and it's too early to get rid.


Juan Mata - KEEP 

Le Tiss: I like Juan Mata. He's a very clever footballer and United should hold onto him. 


Jesse Lingard - KEEP 

Le Tiss: Jesse Lingard has shown enough to prove he can be useful to the squad. Mourinho should hold onto him. 


Michael Carrick - KEEP 

Le Tiss: I'm surprised Michael Carrick hasn't played more. He's a very good footballer but it's just his age which goes against him at the moment. I'd keep him for his experience. 


Ashley Young - LET GO 

Le Tiss: I don't think Ashley Young has contributed enough. You want more from a Manchester United winger than just stopping the opposition full-back.


Ander Herrera - KEEP 

Le Tiss: I like Ander Herrera and Mourinho seems to be changing his opinion on him as well. He's got to stay. 


Henrikh Mkhitaryan - KEEP 

Le Tiss: Henrikh Mkhitaryan hasn't really had a chance yet under Mourinho. He deserves that at least. 


Marouane Fellaini - LET GO 

Le Tiss: I think Manchester United need more quality in their midfield if they're going to return to the glory days. Marouane Fellaini doesn't fit the bill. 


Morgan Schneiderlin - LET GO 

Le Tiss: I think they should let Morgan Schneiderlin come back to Southampton! He was one of the Premier League's best players in that role at Saints but it hasn't worked out for him at United.


Bastian Schweinsteiger - LET GO 

Le Tiss: I thought it was a strange one when they signed Bastian Schweinsteiger. They didn't need somebody like him with the injuries he's had, but that's not to say he's not a very good player.


Memphis Depay - LET GO 

Le Tiss: Again I don't think Memphis Depay has delivered when he's had the chances. Time for him to go. 


Zlatan Ibrahimovic - LET GO AT END OF SEASON

Le Tiss: I'd say keep if he wasn't 35 but Zlatan Ibrahimovic has only got this season in him and I'd let him go at the end of it.


Wayne Rooney - KEEP 

Le Tiss: I'd still keep Wayne Rooney around at the moment. If not for anything other than sentimental value to break the goalscoring record.


Antony Martial - KEEP 

Le Tiss: There's plenty of potential there. Anthony Martial will have ups and downs but on his day he's very good.


Marcus Rashford - KEEP 

Le Tiss: The biggest no-brainer out of the lot of them. Marcus Rashford is showing the potential to be a top player for United.
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eph12:
The probability of this happening though

You and Pessimism be like.............!!!

eph12:
I can only blame those visionless people at the helm of affairs at the Theatre of Dreams. If not how can an assnal supporter of all people troll any of the top teams in this world not to talk Manchester United. I can understand a shekpe RM Bayern uefalonia Juve even liverfool fan trolling but assnal? I don't gerrit

Arsenal of all Clubs! LOL!!!
They should come back to troll after adding a Champions League Trophy to their scanty Cabinet?!

Spy360:
No.
Wenger has consistently delivered CL football at the least.

FYI..... Arsenal will win Champions League, if Tom eventually catches Jerry!

eph12:
No
Mourinho has not only delivered CL football but also the trophy not once but twice. Wenger has been trying to do that for the last 50 years. Anyway assnal is on the right path now. When you come from 2 goals down to win against a great team like Ludo away you know you destined for the trophy.

Mod!!!!

Seem they are tired of banning these Days, how can you throw this kinda Missiles at a fellow Being and still get off scot-free?!

Your Response to him...... is simply the definition of Epic Wickedness!

Too bad!

AdisaOwala:
........Mikhitaryan..........Mata...........Martial............

.......................................C.F.......................................


Under normal circumstances, an "MMM" triumvirate is sure to guarantee goals & assists at a rate far higher than a Ponzi scheme yields interests but ofcourse Mourihno has sabotaged the Armenian's match fitness/readiness with the selection of waste men like Lingard, Rooney & Pogba (as an AMF).

December, you said!!

Wow! Superb! MMM is really the Solution - with Rashford upfront though!

SailorXY:
Yeah I think so. We should learn to give a new manager half a season @ least. Chop & change will not take us far unless we are hiring SAF again.

If he's as serious with this Europa as his comments suggest then it's a pity he isn't learning as quickly as I'd have hoped.

Nothing stopped him from fielding same team as the first leg minus the injured lads.
Rooney is blunt, rightly replaced. Zlatan is shooting blanks so far, he should also manage his game time cuz there's no difference between Zlatan, Carrick & Bastian. Having Zlatan & Rooney centrally is madness, I expect he's already penciled that down before now & moved past it!

No pace through the middle had Martial doing multiple jobs last night yet Rashford is sent to the far right.

The fundamental problem with this team is no pace through the center when attacking. It isn't even that difficult to decipher/fix.

The only Solution I can think of is Henrikh Mkhitaryan. He gets Pace and decisive Passes to unlock stubborn Defence.

I really do not understand why he signed him in the first instance. Has he lost Confidence in him?!

With Pogba likely to miss the Swansea Match due to Injury, also Herrera due to suspension; I think JM may have no choice but to play Carrick and Mkhtaryan!

[b]"Well, you’ve never seen a Jose Mourinho team play with two left-backs at central defence, and I cannot be critical of the boys, because they do what they can.

"They try their best; for Daley [Blind] it is even more difficult to play as a central defender on the right side. It’s completely uncomfortable for him; he cannot even be a good builder of the game, which is one of his good qualities. Marcos is trying hard and is fine, but it’s a very important starting point for the stability of the team. 

"Even in matches where we didn’t concede goals with them, against Manchester City and Burnley, they were both home matches and we managed to play with a high percentage of the ball and with the defensive line almost at the halfway line. But it is hard to have a really strong team.

"We can also speak about the number of goals that we don’t score. Not the number of goals that we score, the ones that we don't score. Sometimes teams don’t score goals because of their philosophy, because the team isn’t aggressive enough and doesn’t risk enough. 

"That’s not our case, that’s not our case at all. It is also easy to see that some players in our attacking areas lack confidence; they’re not sharp and getting the chances that they can. Probably one of the only good things today was the fact that Rooney finally scored a goal. This also could be one of the key points in terms of his self-confidence."


- Jose Mourinho[/b]

AdisaOwala:
Oasis007, are you still of the opinion that some of us are overreacting?

To be candid...... I'm getting fed up of JM and his tactics. I really do not understand him anymore. I think he has lost it as a Special One!

We lack creativity, and it's so worrisome. How can a Team with Mata, Mkhitaryan, Herrera and Pogba can't create goal-scoring Chances?

What the hell Rashford is doing on the Wing? Why is it so hard for JM to relegate Ibra to the Bench and play Rashford there?!

I give him till 31st of December, 2016 to do the needful, or he loses another faithful Fan in me!