01 Feb 2014 17:22:57
I don't want to justify the team's performance today, it should have been much better.

But we were too unlucky.Their first goal was deflected, we had 2 cbs injured early on, the game was interrupted too many times with injuries, 3 times the ball fell inches away from Mata's feet in the center of the box and last, how on earth did Rooney's free kick stay out?

On the other hand, we just don't look like a top 4 team.Even with our top players back we never seem to hit any consistency.I'm struggling to remember a really good performance from us in the last months.Let's just hope a mini miracle happens tommorow and Liverpool somehow lose to WBA, as the damage in that case won't be big.

ps. Cleverley should get some shooting training.

1.) 01 Feb 2014
We are being outfought, outwitted and out-thought, by teams who possess far less quality; by teams who are languishing at the bottom of the table. I just can't get my head around what is going on. The manager has to take responsibility for the way he sets his teams up and the tactics he employs. Yes, the players' need to take responsibility for their individual performances; but if said players' are not buying into the philosophy of the manager, or they are unable to execute his orders on the pitch, then we are going to have a major problem.

I don't think the club will get rid of Moyes' any-time soon. We won't finish top four because we are simply no consistent enough at the moment, so I suspect that the club are willing to except a year out of the champions league. My only worry is: can the manager be trusted - or has the ability - to get us challenging again next season, given the fact that the current top four clubs look miles ahead of us in terms of their football on the pitch?

2.) 01 Feb 2014
I agree with you mate, the lack of hunger and fight by some of our players is appaling.We really need to show the door to disinterested players, or players that are simply not good enough.I'm sure during the summer there will be many new faces, carefully chosen by Moyes throughout his time here.

Although I voted for us gaining top four, now it seems very unlikely.It's not the probable 9 point difference.It's the fact that we simply don't perform, with Rvp, Rooney and Mata or without.You have to think that we will have to at least beat Liverpool to retain some chances, but can't see it happening either.