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Banbanna:

Carrick and his guys just snatched a draw from the jaw of a defeat.
If this was a match during Amorim's time, it would be a very certain defeat against this relegation threatened Westham side that are battling for EPL survival.
Manutd try sha. The game wasn't easy for them. Perhaps it's about time Carrick starts featuring Sesko as a starter. The guy's really improved. That was a pure striker's goal.

helinues:
Na for grasshopper to start growing on his hair

Sonofgod1990:
Me?

12345baba:
u wan use 200 naira win 17million

Angelfrost:
Man United just dey copy copy everything wey Chelsea do....!

Can't you guys just be different?!!

Since Chelsea drew, why don't you be different by losing?!!

Smh!!!

prinsam30:
Aswear Carrick cost us this match mboumo was playing badly , u left him and sub off Cunha, bring in sescko and zirkzee we arly u left them on the bench, forget say mboumo gave that cross for equaliser, Carrick needs to learn from this. And that as low pace football from back with Martinez is absolutely rubbish, very boring game

lavylilly:
First, substitutions are never as simple as “he was playing badly.” A coach sees physical data, tactical balance, pressing triggers, and opposition adjustments — not just what is visible on the ball.

On Mboumo:
Even if he was quiet, wide players often stay on because of defensive structure and transition balance. If he delivered the cross for the equaliser, that shows why managers sometimes keep trust in a player — one decisive moment can change a game. Coaches think in probabilities, not emotions.

On Cunha being subbed:
That decision likely had tactical reasoning. Maybe the coach wanted:

More physical presence in the box

A different pressing profile

Or to protect Cunha physically


Sesko and Zirkzee on the bench? It’s not always about who is “better.” It’s about:

Match tempo

Opponent defensive line height

Space behind vs space between lines


Sometimes introducing two attacking profiles at once can destabilize your midfield structure. If the team was already struggling in build-up, adding more attackers without fixing progression could worsen control.

Now, about the slow build-up with Martínez.

Controlled build-up from the back is not meant to entertain — it’s meant to:

Attract pressure

Create overloads

Manipulate the press


However, if the tempo is too slow and there’s no vertical threat, it becomes sterile possession. That’s not a philosophy issue — that’s an execution issue. The ball circulation must provoke movement. If it doesn’t, it looks boring and predictable.

The real question isn’t “why didn’t he sub earlier?”
The real question is:

Was the midfield offering progressive angles?

Were the full-backs providing width and depth?

Were there third-man runs?

Was the tempo varied or flat?


Football at elite level is about structure first, individuals second.

Emotional reactions are natural as fans. But coaching decisions are layered — fitness, tactical data, opponent shape, long-term squad management.

Criticism is fair. But it must be tactical, not emotional.

dominique:
Some players make better impacts as substitutes than starters. When Sesko used to start, he only had 2 goals to his name. Now that he's being brought in, he has scored 2 crucial goals in 3 matches. He's doing better as a sub than as a starter at the moment, Carrick should not change that for now.

Angelfrost:
Hammers simply can't and won't repeat the same mistake they made against Chelsea...!

They are winning this... Worst case, another draw.

prinsam30:
Seriously they tried, buh u see that Shaw wey u just mentioned so, I no wan talk about that guy at all, we av complained about Shaw for so long buh no one answer is so make dem dey play him na dem sabi, that guy cannot move front always coming back whenever dem give am the ball, that guy Mata don tire me abeg