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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 2:40pm On Aug 20, 2016

I said it some few Days ago that Pep is indeed a Top Manager! He's not proving me wrong, he's working excellently and the Club also is delivering topnotch performances!

Meanwhile, English El-Classico is Loading! September 10 is the DAY!!!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 12:45pm On Aug 20, 2016

elampiro:
Personally, I will go with Bailly and Smalling. Bailly was the only one making clearances last night. We are going to play the likes of Stoke, West Ham, and the rest with long balls into the box. We will also need pace from the defenders. But let's wait and see. May be Blind can prove me wrong.

I quoted Mourinho rating Blind high in the Post! If Jose doesn't trust him, or he doesn't deserve to be in the Lineup, he would have been on the Bench!

Like you said, against Teams with big Players..... Mourinho may go for Bailly and Smalling, but that wouldn't stop Blind from getting back his position in the Team because he earned it!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 12:30pm On Aug 20, 2016

“I’m happy with the result and the performance [against Southampton]. It’s difficult for us to be better in this moment. The opponents are good, they have good quality. You have to be mentally strong to cope with it but then we score goals and we are always in control.

"I think Pogba and Ibrahimovic were very, very good, but I could say the same about Mkhitaryan in the last 20 minutes when he showed his quality. What pleases me more is the others rising to a different level like Valencia and Blind, and I’ve already mentioned Marouane.”

- Jose Mourinho

The bold Part is a buttress to the Points made by GloryIsaac.

Smalling gonna enjoy more time on the Bench! Defensively he's OK, but offensively he's a poo! He lacks confidence on the Ball, and very poor when under pressure!

It will be hard for him to displace Blind, and pairing him with Bailly won't work either!

Secondly, Mourinho knows the qualities of Micki, he rates him along Ibra and Pogba! Micki is purposely benched in the Matches played so far because of Mata.

Mata needs confidence, he needs to trust Mourinho that he's part of his Plans! He needs Games to prove himself and fully earned the Manager's Trust!

I'm ain't seeing him starting in the next Match! Micki is definitely gonna start the next Match, but Mata has already sealed his place in Mou's Plan!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 12:25pm On Aug 20, 2016

“Fellaini is playing well, it’s a complete change in the relationship and I am happy with the result. Maybe a simple phone call can make a difference to a player who was feeling he was not loved, to a player who when the [transfer] market opened everyone was saying he was leaving. Everyone was saying he wasn’t for me.

“Maybe a simple phone call then, after my presentation as Manchester United manager, changed a lot. I said to him, ‘Forget everything you read. With me you don’t leave, for sure.

"Maybe that confidence in him was unexpected. The more organised the team is, the easier it is for players to feel confident. He has played will with Michael Carrick, he has played well with Ander Herrera, he has played well with Paul [Pogba].

“I am very happy, the crowd was magnificent and they are creating a good relationship with the team, with the players. Even players who in previous years I could feel the relationship wasn’t the best.

- Jose Mourinho on Fellaini!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 12:19pm On Aug 20, 2016

Ibra admitted he had talked to his captain about who would shoot from 12 yards. “We spoke like two weeks ago about it so there was no confusion,” he said. “It was decided long before, it wasn’t on the pitch.”

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2016/Aug/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-enjoying-senior-role-at-Manchester-United.aspx

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 12:07pm On Aug 20, 2016

A WORLD-CLASS ADDITION

This much was obvious to see for the 75,326 fans who had witnessed Paul Pogba’s performance inside the Theatre of Dreams. The Frenchman was the main attraction on a starry night, particularly after he was named in the starting XI, and he thankfully lived up to his top billing with an all-action display in central midfield alongside Marouane Fellaini. It was everything we had hoped for – he was strong, intuitive, creative, dynamic and, above all, every inch a world-class player. The fact that he completed a full match, despite not playing since the European Championship final on 10 July, was an added bonus.

ZLATAN IS FLYING

He may have played down his contribution after the final whistle, saying it doesn’t matter who scored the goals, but deep down Ibrahimovic will be delighted with his start to life in England. The Swede has now scored four goals in three competitive games for United and his brace on Friday night added further weight to Jose Mourinho’s claim that his 34-year-old summer signing can play for at least two seasons. Aside from the goals themselves, what was brilliant to see was a player celebrating with so much passion – he ran to the fans, screaming with his arms outstretched like a man possessed. It’s exactly what the supporters want to see. Much more of the same, please!

IT'S IBRA FROM 12 YARDS

When Luke Shaw went to ground in the second half, prompting the referee to award United a penalty, many fans – like this writer – expected Wayne Rooney to scoop the ball up in preparation for the spot-kick. Instead, Ibrahimovic took charge and duly dispatched a cool finish into the back of the net, beating England goalkeeper Fraser Forster, to put the Reds 2-0 up. This was no accident, either. The striker later admitted in the mixed zone – the area where players speak to reporters – that he had discussed penalty-taking duties with his captain two weeks ago. They decided Ibra was the man.

SMALLING ON THE BENCH

Although he had completed his one-match suspension, and was seemingly free of injury, Mourinho chose to name Chris Smalling as a substitute and retain the centre-back partnership of Eric Bailly and Daley Blind. Both men had excelled in the Community Shield and again at Bournemouth, so the manager’s decision wasn’t too surprising, yet some fans had wondered if Smalling would slot back into the starting XI after his incredibly impressive 2015/16 campaign. It seems he has work to do.

OLD TRAFFORD WAS BUZZING

The first home match of any season is a special occasion, yet Friday’s game had a sense of je ne sais quoi in light of Pogba’s inclusion and the atmosphere was something special. It felt like a European night in many ways, with that special brand of buzz underpinning the action. Mourinho had said before that “if the fans play their part, there will be no chance for the opponent” and he was right in many ways. He’ll want to harness that energy as he looks to make Old Trafford a fortress again.

POINTS OVER POSSESSION

It was interesting to observe that United actually enjoyed less possession that Southampton, with 45 per cent compared to their 55 per cent over the 90 minutes. Nevertheless, the Reds secured three points and endorsed Mourinho's plan to make the most of the ball, rather than keeping it for the sake of it.

IT WAS CLASSIC MOURINHO

Fans who envied Jose’s first Chelsea team will remember the way it cemented victories in second halves, often securing a two or three-goal lead before consolidating the win. United did something similar on Friday after going 2-0 up following the interval, because Southampton never looked like they would get back into it. They were kept at arm’s length, like a plucky contender being schooled by the jab of a much wiser champion. It was classic Mourinho, and that steel is what wins games.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 12:00pm On Aug 20, 2016

The most important thing is 3pts! The Era of; we played well, we dominated the Game but couldn't convert our chances is over! Or we should have killed the Game with the ball possession but we couldn't create enough chances.

Jose Mourinho and the new Signings ain't here to bore the Fans..... they are in the Team to win us Matches and probably lift the spirit of the Fans with scintillating Displays like Pogba did last Night!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 9:52am On Aug 20, 2016

It's too early to be skeptical about Martial's talent and ability! We all know what he's capable of!

He's coming back to form! He wasn't himself in the first Half, however he was lively in the second Half!

We need Martial to pick form and be an integral part of the Team, than reducing him to the Bench!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 9:38am On Aug 20, 2016

“I enjoyed it, we won and I’m very happy for the team and myself,

“It was a great moment for me to touch the pitch, to come back here and I feel great. We had a good result so I’m happy. I didn’t know I would play 90 minutes! The coach trusted me and I felt good.

“We had a very good performance, We are getting better and better. In the first 20 minutes, it was very hard for us to get in the game but after that we started to play our football and we scored the first goal. Zlatan is doing great for the team and that’s what we want, that’s why he came here so hopefully he scores again and again.

“I hope so (on winning the League). That’s what we want, we are United and we are used to winning. All we are looking to do is win.”

- Paul Pogba

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 9:31am On Aug 20, 2016

"You can see tonight we can improve but we are winning games and we still have a lot to improve on,"

"That is a sign of, you could say, champions. I don’t want to speak too soon, but we have got a very strong squad and hopefully we can keep training hard together, getting to know each other and push for the title this season.

"It’s always important to get points on the board early on in the season. We are really happy with how we played, especially in the second half,"

“I think, in the first half, at times, they were on top because of the mistakes we made, but we changed that in the second half and, as soon as we got the first goal, we pushed on and got another one and that was the game."

"A lot of people are saying it wasn’t a penalty, but 100 per cent it was a penalty, he clipped my foot,"

"There was 100 per cent contact and I am not one to dive or to cheat. I am happy I played a part in one of the goals tonight."

"This was my first home game back after my broken leg and the atmosphere was amazing - I love playing here,"

"I wish we could play here every week, but that’s not the case. When we do, the fans are amazing."

“He [Pogba] is a superb player," We knew what quality he would bring to the team and he has got so much pressure on him, especially in his first game back as a United player.

"He didn’t look fazed at all. He was one of our best players, along with Zlatan who got the two Goals tonight."

- Luke Shaw

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 11:28pm On Aug 19, 2016

It was a team effort

"I'm very happy. I know we cannot play 90 minutes the way we want to. It's impossible to have that consistency for 90 minutes. In many moments, for long periods in the game, we played offensively like we want to play and were very solid defensively with 10 players defending and not 6, 7 or 8. It was a collective effort so I'm pleased for the boys."

Pogba could have gone on longer

"He could play extra-time! He was phenomenal and surrounded by organisation, by vision for the game. Marouane Fellaini was so good. The way the wingers were closing spaces inside. I'm so happy with the organisation of the team. Everything that was individual was superb and the things related to the team he [Pogba] tried very hard to do. When I was thinking he was losing consistency and possession, was when I brought Ander Herrera on to close the defensive door."

Zlatan on fire

"If he doesn’t score, the contribution will be there because he can’t score every week. The way he holds the ball, the way he’s a target man and gives stability to the team, I think he was very good again."

The full-backs were outstanding

"Luke [Shaw] and Antonio [Valencia] were offensive when they had to be and very good defensively. They always had very good support from our wingers to close down the opponents."

Settled in Manchester

"I felt completely at home. I know I’m not a very nice guy, not smiling or waving, but it’s not in my nature. Once I leave the changing room, I get into my game."

Diademk07 is better at analyzing the Game than Mourinho!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 10:12pm On Aug 19, 2016

SailorXY:
hmmm how may PKs Smalling concede last season?

Diademk07 will surely be here as early as 6am tomorrow morning, and start littering the thread with Gibberish against Pogba!

Pogba is a good signing! The only problem in the Team is Rooney..... replace with Micki and the Team will be banging Goals Home and Away!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:45pm On Aug 19, 2016

SailorXY:
Better rain don start

Same here o!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:31pm On Aug 19, 2016

SailorXY:
you no dey see the big masquerade Rooney there?

This the first Home of Match of the new Season, and Rooney will mark his 600th EPL Appearances Tonight! Ain't you seeing a Coincidence?!

It's simply an Honor for the Team's Captain from the Manager and the Board!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:27pm On Aug 19, 2016

folba:
Too much snails on this line up

But they are gonna deliver 3 Points nah?!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:24pm On Aug 19, 2016

Pataki:
Na so una dey treat una special guests for theatre of madness?

Scummies!

You should be more worried about your next Match!

It won't be business as usual..... I think Liverpool has thought you Guys a big Lesson? Do not think your Useless Team gonna do a double on Leicester this Season!

Meanwhile..... another 3 Points tonight!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:14pm On Aug 19, 2016

21Savagw:
Picking that fat cow over Lingard?

Are you only following United News on this Thread?! Ain't you aware of Lingard Injury?!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:12pm On Aug 19, 2016

Pataki:
Friday evening of EPL.......are we already training for Thursday nights?

Friday Faji must happen on this thread tonight.

Insha Allah!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:05pm On Aug 19, 2016

Fellaini and Pogba combo?!
How deadly it's gonna be?!
Carrick and Rojo are replaced by Smalling and Herrera respectively on the Bench too?!

Politics › Re: Indian EPC Sterling And Wilson To Deliver 250 MW Of Nigerian Solar Power by Oasis007(m): 6:28pm On Aug 19, 2016

Why is it so hard for Mods to move good news to FP as quick as possible?!

Seems Lalasticlala does not trust the source?!

I hope the Project is sited in the South West..... for security reason, nothing more nothing less!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 5:27pm On Aug 19, 2016

It's still Elampiro and Diademk07 till now?
Let me rush out of the thread!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 1:53pm On Aug 19, 2016

bigkesh:
At least he won't let Jones take corner kicks

He won't also let Blind takes Corner Kicks!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 1:09pm On Aug 19, 2016

Those of you engaging Diademk07 really have time!

He hates Jose, he has made it known..... and no one can change it!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Oasis007(m): 6:44am On Aug 17, 2016

Spy360:
It is typical of us to bounce back with like a 10 game winning streak, and suddenly finds ourselves on top of the table...

...then the injuries kick in.

Except good signings are made, forget bouncing back..... rather your Club gonna sink deeper!

We may hold another Party on the Thread this Weekend too!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 9:41pm On Aug 16, 2016

Diademk07:
Lol!

Na Rvp dey pay attention under Mourinho?

Why didn't Chelsea players pay attention under him last season?

Seems your Fingers are itching you to engage in a lengthy argument?!

Don't take it too personal joor! The only Manager on par with Pep is simply Jose Mourinho!

The Messi and Ronaldo among the Managers are Pep and Mou!!!

EOD!

Politics › Re: Communique Of 8th Monthly Meeting Of The Honourable Minister Of Power by Oasis007(m): 9:35pm On Aug 16, 2016

Really?!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 9:27pm On Aug 16, 2016

Diademk07:
The same man who failed to get the best out of Cuadrado, Salah, Quaresma? Lol!
I don't know what business Van gaal got to do with Sterling though.

Shouldn't you be talking about how Mourinho has improved Depay in the team?

United under Jose Mourinho - Every Player pays attention!

United under LVG - Players lost interest after too much talk..... Philosophy!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 9:04pm On Aug 16, 2016

Pep is making MESSI out of STERLING! I am kinda believing Pep is the most intelligent, most tactical Manager of the moment!

United Fans should be happy for getting rid of LVG, and getting Jose Mourinho as his replacement!

Foreign Affairs › Re: Why Americans Should Vote For Democrat - Photos by Oasis007(op): 8:22pm On Aug 16, 2016

dustmalik:
Just look at how peaceful those babies are in Obama's arms, as compared to the nightmarish look in Trump's.

Nothing to say again..... cos you've said it all!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 8:04pm On Aug 16, 2016

parrotibaba:
Meanwhile Hart is dropped again e be like Everton sure pass for am now. Honestly I wish Mou will do the same thing with rooney, drop him to the bench and let him fight for his place in the team.

Trust me Jose wouldn't be able to withstand the all-out-pressure from the English Press, F.A., Ex-Players, if he benches the Golden Boy of the English Team!!!

Jose Mourinho will take the decision at the appropriate time!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 7:56pm On Aug 16, 2016

Lana1:
Abeg. Forget all dis tins. No be so Darmian start?? Until he faced Sanchez....

He's good no doubt. And i'm happy he's clearing my doubts about him. But he's hasn't faced any major threats yet. Lets wait till he faces the likes of Hazard, Sanchez and Aguero b4 we start hyping him

LOL!!!

I trust..... he wouldn't disappoint! He's naturally good! I think we have no excuse to doubt his talents after the two Matches he played!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by Oasis007(m): 6:48pm On Aug 16, 2016

5 REASONS WE LOVE ERIC BAILLY

BAILLY IS A BEAST

Standing over six feet tall and weighing a muscular 12 stones, Eric is a force to be reckoned with and his imposing style has already bruised the opposition – namely Josh King, following a thumping collision at Bournemouth on Sunday. The 22-year-old is no slow coach, either, as Leicester’s Jamie Vardy will vouch for following his entertaining duel with our new no.3 in the FA Community Shield at Wembley. The pertinent example arrived on 23 minutes when the Foxes striker tried to round him inside the box, but was matched for pace and dispossessed via a perfectly-timed sliding tackle. Bailly has since been compared to both Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, which is slightly premature – although he does wield an obvious blend of silk and steel that underpinned that iconic partnership.

PRESSURE, WHAT PRESSURE?

Many fans had not heard of Bailly when his transfer from Villarreal was announced on 6 June and it was reported that United had paid around £30million for his services. That figure placed a weight of expectation on his young shoulders and he was under pressure to impress, but you wouldn’t know judging by his early performances. Eric has confidently shown his quality since the first pre-season outing at Wigan Athletic (when he extinguished Will Grigg’s fire) while comfortably settling into his new surroundings. He’s even formed a burgeoning bromance with Zlatan, judging by the number of times they’ve been pictured laughing together in training. More importantly, however, Jose Mourinho is impressed: “When you buy someone like him there is always a question mark on the way he adapts,” the manager said. “Playing in Spain is very different to playing in England, playing to finish fourth or fifth is different to trying to win, but he is showing a big personality and it’s incredible.”

PLAYS THROUGH INJURY

Bailly has twice been voted United’s Man of the Match following the wins over Leicester and Bournemouth, yet he almost didn’t feature at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday. Mourinho revealed afterwards that his Africa Cup of Nations winner had only trained once ahead of kick-off. “He was injured against Leicester but never said anything and played 90 minutes,” the boss told reporters. “The next day he couldn’t train and he trained on Saturday with the team for the first time. He didn’t train all week because of the problem… but the reality is he’s strong and showing great qualities.”

HE’S CALLED ERIC!

Okay, this is a tenuous link to Mr Cantona, but any player called Eric with oodles of confidence and a big personality is bound to enjoy the support of the fans.

STILL A ROUGH DIAMOND

Getting back to the serious stuff, the most exciting thing about Bailly is arguably his age. At 22 he has his best years ahead - perhaps as many as 10 or more at United - and Mourinho is exactly the type of manager who can develop his raw, unlimited potential. Look what he did for Ricardo Carvalho at Porto, John Terry at Chelsea and Raphael Varane at Real Madrid. Our rough diamond could become a similarly dominant force in the Premier League, and he’s certainly made a bright start to his Reds career.

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