Manchester United Banter Archive February 14 2019

14 Feb 2019 19:34:04
I dislike monday night kick off's .
The weekend is not quite the same when everyone else played plays and we dont.

Tough game ahead of us. Chelsea have a decent home record and have a point to prove following the city thrashing.
Martial and jessie are out. Imo we will miss jessie more than the very inconsistent martial .
So who do we all think will start.
I think our midfield will stay as the usual 3 ( or should i say the only 3)
I hope the back 4 contains dalot. i'd like to see bailly and lindelof play together again.

Lukaku right rash left and sanchez through the middle is a possible combination.
At least our injuries are in an area where we have cover.

14 Feb 2019 20:24:20
Chong, rashford and lukaku. Greenwood on the bench and Sanchez on the sofa watching on tv.

14 Feb 2019 21:50:38
I can understand that point of view mort. Sanchez has been nothing short of awful but with martial out he might get a run of games in a more attacking system in a bid to recapture some form. I know its a long shot but we are not blessed with experienced options.
I don't think ole will throw kids into this game but i could well be wrong.

15 Feb 2019 06:07:00
I like your thought Ken.
Rashford and Lukaku, both have pace to play on the wing or as an inside forward.

It is better that Sanchez centrally, mostly near the penalty box. His ball control and finishing is still good in tight areas.
It is while trying to dribble where he loses possession.

Chong or Gomez can be brought on in the second half so that we can ease them in gradually.

15 Feb 2019 07:44:11
I really don’t understand how Sanchez is anywhere near the team, he continually stinks the place out. We all want him to play well but just willing it to happen isn’t working. I’d rather play Rashford, Lukaku and Gomez.

15 Feb 2019 09:16:15
I get that Ken. But as AJH says he's been awful and just hoping he suddenly comes good isn't enough. Maybe its time to try someone else. Give a young guy like Gomes or Chong a go instead. See if they're able to seize the chance like Rashford did.

15 Feb 2019 09:49:19
I hear you ajh and mort. As i say i don't think he will throw them in to this game.
Id be delighted if he did. If we had won on tuesday it might have been more likely.

15 Feb 2019 09:55:54
Could do 3-5-2, Lindelof smalling bailly

Dalot, herrera, matic, pogba, shaw

Lukaku rashford

Smalling and lukaku offers a bit more height and threat from corners, I like dalots crossing but his defensive side needs work so playing 3 at the back offers a bit more cover.

Would like to see chong and gomez on the bench, greenwood looks scary good but I want to hold him back for just a bit longer maybe last game or 2 of the season if they are dead rubbers.

15 Feb 2019 19:56:01
I don't think we're going to have the luxury of dead rubbers, mate. Unless it all goes t*ts up.

15 Feb 2019 21:44:45
I was thinking the same nou. Squeaky bum time i reckon.

15 Feb 2019 22:21:26
We won't know till much closer the time. We could be 4th with a 4 point gap to 5th or 5th with a 4 point gap to 4th or any other scenario with a game to go.

Greenwood looks the most promising player since 92. I want to do everything we can to make sure he progresses smoothly. There are people far more qualified than me to say when the times right so if its felt its best that he doesn't play this season I am fine with that no matter how much I want to see him play is the point I want to make.

14 Feb 2019 13:17:55
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new manager profile about, Michael O'Neill

14 Feb 2019 13:21:43
I’d go Wan Bissaka Koulibaly Ndombele and Jadon sancho.

14 Feb 2019 17:56:50
Malcolm, lemar or leon bailey. 3 lefties that play on the right and can cut in, also could go old school and swap wings to throw crosses into the box for lukaku as a plan b if things are not going to well.

14 Feb 2019 09:44:33
So sad to hear of the passing of Eric Harrison, after a few years suffering from dementia. He will leave a legacy, not only at Utd with the Class of '92, but to English football in general, with the many other young lad's who ended up plying their trade in professional football, throughout the leagues.

14 Feb 2019 09:50:57
Very sad to hear Nouvamp
A coaching legend because of all of the players he brought on but particularly the Class of 92. RIP Eric.

14 Feb 2019 09:54:45
Yes, Eric a top class coach that we will not see the likes of again. Everyone remembers the class of 92 and rightly so but there was so much and many more thanks to Eric, god bless.

14 Feb 2019 11:37:59
Tragic news, a man responsible for so many great moments we have witnessed with our club through his coaching. I hope his family find comfort in that he is no longer trapped within himself, rest in peace Eric.

14 Feb 2019 11:51:58
Here here Stevie.

14 Feb 2019 12:00:29
Rip legend.

14 Feb 2019 05:36:02
Dear me what a difference 1 game makes .

14 Feb 2019 06:42:24
Agree. Don’t understand why there is so much criticism. Fine we lost a game. But it’s not the end of the world. It’s not like we are strong enough to be challenging the CL trophy. I believe the focus should be:
1. Ensure we continue with momentum and be top 4 in PL.
2. Try to go as far as possible in FA Cup and win if possible.
3. Go as far as possible in CL this season.
Those would be the priorities I feel in that order.
We have a good team but by no means a team to be challenging on all fronts. We have not been doing too well for the last 5 years and I would think just because we have a new manager (OGS or anyone else) we would suddenly be the top team in a flash. I sincerely think even if we have Poch in as manager in summer there is no bloody guarantee. We still need to really beef up our defense. We have a decent midfield but can still improve. We also still need to beef up our attacking team and improve teamwork. The only position we are world class is our GK. All else will need improvement. So even if you have a world class manager we still are short.
I believe that OGS has the mentality and character to bring us forward. Beside SAF will be guiding him behind the scene. If we could also tie Phelan to 1-2 years till Carrick and team are up to standard we could then build to be become title challengers for CL title. Otherwise I think we should target and win the PL next season and possibly FA and League Cups.
That’s my humble opinion and hope we don’t slag the team just on 1 loss. There will be more to come but hopefully not crucial to knock us out of top 4. Rome certainly wasn’t built in one day.

14 Feb 2019 07:40:02
Why? What happened?

14 Feb 2019 07:44:31
Good post 666.
We don't have a squad capable of competing to win the epl or cl.
But there has been a lot of improvement from where we were under jose this season.
Tue night was no surprise to most but if we had not been so unlucky to lose 2 of the front 3 within 2 mins of each other the result might have been better.
Top 4 is the main priority.
The squad have only managed that twice in the last 5 seasons. that's the reality of where we are.
Some people put all that blame on the 3 previous managers, and yes none of them covered themselves in glory but the reality is the players are and have not been good enough either.
Ole has us moving in a better direction. The style and mood has improved along with the results. We have hit a little road bump i am sure we will see a good reaction and focus will return to the league and securing enough points to pip arsenal and chelsea to 4th.

14 Feb 2019 08:02:36
You know yourself angel😂😂😂😂.