Disco Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, joeyt said: 6 minutes ago, Matt said: Didn't realise Moutinho played against us in the UEFA Cup. They had a veteran CM I remember absolutely bossing the midfield. Yep for Sporting, think we played them 3 or 4 times that season (including a pre-season friendly) Aye he would’ve only been 19-20 then. Was him and Boro legend Fabio Rochemback IIRC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jaqen said: Man U have been awful under Ralf so far. Ralph Wrongnick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Well deserved win that. Rarely looked in any bother, dominated large spells of the match and could have had a few more too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Not sure I'd want this fucking knacker giving years of consultancy advice perhaps on a "don't do as I do" basis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Need to get Giggseh back til the end of the season. Knows the club and has that special relationship and understanding with Ronaldo too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, ManDoon said: They are very very hard to beat. Stick a goal scorer in that team and they would be a real force. When’s Neto back? They miss him a fair bit IMO. As good as Podence can be he’s nowt compared to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Disco said: Aye he would’ve only been 19-20 then. Was him and Boro legend Fabio Rochemback IIRC. Shame he spent a lot of his peak at Monaco rather than a better league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, The Prophet said: This 4-2-2-2 is bobbins. I can't understand it with fullbacks that don't push up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Radio presenter before said the Burnley result was papering over the crap for Man Utd. Think he got it right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 For me, the correct change was Fernandez on for Ronaldo, push Cavani up front, Greenwood and Sancho around him in a 4-3-3. Ronaldo's main strength was when he had the space to run at defences with the ball, but he doesn't seem to be able or willing to do that any more. In his current position, he's still a good finisher, but he doesn't contribute well enough in other areas. I don't think I've once seen Rangnick shouting any instructions from the sidelines, or even looking particularly animated. A manager doesn't have to be a teacup thrower, but the team looks like its lacking in leadership and direction, and he may be part of the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Portugeezers nearly always have strong hair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Was a bit weird the praise they were getting for going down the pick a random German nerd route. As always, seeing them fail will never not be a thing of beauty. Do well to challenge for the Conference League in future seasons once we begin to thrive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, ManDoon said: Yeah they do, Ronnie has good hair. Bruno not so much, but that’s rat genetics overtaking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, joeyt said: Portugeezers nearly always have strong hair TIL Helder Cristóvão is managing in Saudi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 One of the worst Man United performances I can ever remember. Completely dominated from start to finish at home to a mid table side. Wolves could have won 5-0 and it wouldn't have flattered them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Doesn’t seem like the 4-2-2-2 suits them. Problem is I’m not sure what system would fit them. They have a wealth of attackers but can’t get the ball to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Yeah they do, Ronnie has good hair. Bruno not so much, but that’s rat genetics overtaking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Just now, Tomato Deuce said: Doesn’t seem like the 4-2-2-2 suits them. Problem is I’m not sure what system would fit them. They have a wealth of attackers but can’t get the ball to them. Totally agree but I think the huge void in the middle of the park is the biggest issue right now imo. The obvious solution is to stick Pogba (or v.d Beek) in there rather than dross like Fred or Matic. Not sure where Pogba fits into this 4-2-2-2 though. They need to make some big decisions about the composition of that squad though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 In an alternative universe, where Rangnick became our manager, I wonder if he'd have gone 4-2-2-2 with our shower of shit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thing with 4-2-2 is there's no room to fit Fernandes in unless you're shunting him out on the wing or playing him centre mid (which I don't think he has the discipline for). And Fernandes has been their most influential player since he joined. Ronaldo is such a hinderance to any formation they want to play imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Brighton played it very good effect v Everton at the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Fernandes completely negated in a side with Ronaldo in it. Always standing in his shadow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 The complete lack of any plan is hilarious in their squad. Bought Van de Beek for loads knowing that he basically plays in the same position as Bruno/Pogba albeit in a different way. Brought back Ronaldo despite Bruno struggling really badly in the Euros just a few months ago with Ronaldo in the side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, triggs said: The complete lack of any plan is hilarious in their squad. Bought Van de Beek for loads knowing that he basically plays in the same position as Bruno/Pogba albeit in a different way. Brought back Ronaldo despite Bruno struggling really badly in the Euros just a few months ago with Ronaldo in the side Isn't it great? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 And 3 of the most promising English attackers in Rashford, Greenwood and Sancho and can't get them playing well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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