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19 Mar 2024 10:41:01
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19 Mar 2024 10:40:03
Thank you for the great update Ed 002. It is much more detailed that what i have been able to gather, so it is very much appreciated.
From what i have read and heard; it appears our main targets are RW, 1-2 midfielders and 1-2 CBs (which of course is a subset of Eds valuable info)
Varane's future seems in the balance a bit. Olise, Branthwaite are names that keep popping up.
We are told usually during this international break there's a fair bit of work done on really nailing down plans for the next steps in recruitment. As between now and May, contacts will be made confirm interests and start talks, get prices and begin approaching the subject.
My only concern in all these targets I see is the lack of a striker, won't that make us over reliant on Hojlund?

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19 Mar 2024 07:39:06
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19 Mar 2024 07:32:26
There are some very funny stuff on X that will have you laugh and worth seeing. there is one with all the different Live Liverpool channels and the reaction to dialo's goal is priceless.

I was thinking no wonder we are despised and hated by so many fans as what we did on Sunday will sting for years and not normal stuff and we have this incredible desire to do that to so many teams over the years.

Can't stop watching clips of the goal and how the place erupted. something so special about that moment.

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19 Mar 2024 09:18:37
I'd rather be taking that defeat and be sitting where they are sitting and have been sitting for the last 10 years.
We won a cup match in exciting fashion let's not get carried away.
If indeed we are despised and hated its because of big mouth supporters stupid gloating over 1 match when the reality is we are light years behind them and have been for 10 years.
We won an exciting game but let's not start getting carried away with nonsense like that until we actually win something of note and are performing like that regularly.
Enjoy the win but with a bit of humility.
Ahmad how many times did you watch the 5 nil or 7 nil defeats and watch the mutv reactions?
We have a long way to climb before we gloat too much it's a particularly nasty trait imo to be laughing at others I'm sure you have not liked being laughed at by others for past 10 years.
Great to see old Trafford jumping like that and it's the way it should be weekly. Enjoy the win and day but until it becomes a habit and we actually win competitions it's probably best to keep your powder dry.

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18 Mar 2024 21:58:44
Anybody (hic) sobered up, yet? 😁.

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18 Mar 2024 08:55:11
Hey Ahmad.

What a game for your lads first at OT!

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18 Mar 2024 11:02:06
Incredible experience and told him its a once every 25 years type game. He lost his voice:)

First time seeing mainoo live very impressive and better live than what you see on TV. Dalot is an exceptional player imo, if he added more goals and more assists to his game he would be one of the best anywhere.

Good reslity check going to a game. Very different vibe to what gets posted here. The fans 98% all behind this manager and players. You get the odd one but asection of the stretford end guys who were waiting to go in together and almost camp outside with flags showing were singing erics army as they started to move towards the stadium. Pretty awesome to look at.

Had a few drinks on the train that was packed with united supporters and a few before the game:) Very very different vibe. Truth be told many thought we would lose and were pessimistic but nothing like the dislike for players or manager that gets posted here. None.

Will be back for both semi and hopefully finals at wembley and maybe arsenal game at OT.

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18 Mar 2024 11:47:32
I don't think there is any doubt that Dalot is decent going forward and he is improving all the time.
It's his defending at times which is terrible, that's what he needs the mostly work on.

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18 Mar 2024 12:36:17
Dalot's defending is not terrible at all. He is excellent in fact. He does have a slight weakness on the back post on some crosses, but his all around play, both attacking and defending are very strong these days. He is close to our player of the season this year.

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18 Mar 2024 16:25:50
Dalot has been very good recently.

He's one of the players who can hold his head up this season and say that he gave it everything. I've said this before that I think he's become steady, and I mean that as a compliment. You know what you're going to get from him. As Ahmad says, a few goals and assists will make a big difference.

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18 Mar 2024 18:09:22
Glad you enjoyed the game Ahmad, and what a game to go to! Also great to read about where a lot of the fans heads are at, rather some of the usual negativity from pundits and online fans.

Agree with you and Wazza re Dalot. Definitely in our best defenders list with Licha, Varane and Shaw.

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18 Mar 2024 21:45:53
Dalot has done well of late and his confidence is clearly high. However, he has a mistake or two in him and does not appear to be a natural defender.

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18 Mar 2024 22:00:26
I'm still to be convinced by Dalot, but no doubt he's improved a lot. What I will say for him, is he 'gets' United.

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18 Mar 2024 22:35:34
Can’t say I’ve been a big fan of dalot over the years, but this season I see big improvements and since the turn of the year he’s been excellent.

All the attributes you want, just needs to polish his game and he will be a very good player.

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19 Mar 2024 00:11:41
He has really tried and definitely improved but I can never see him being a top top defender. He still is drawn out of position too often and doesn't spot danger instinctively. Awb is a better defender but Dalot contributes much more in attack.

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19 Mar 2024 01:33:45
Dalot is technically excellent. Has pace and he defended liverpool breakaways unbelievably well when we looked in trouble. Engine that never stopped watched him go up and down the pitch all game. In extra time he had nunez one on one and never gave him anything. For me its our player of the season given his minutes and performances.

If we had a better midfield he would look even better and can stay high up the pitch. We have seen glimses of his crossing and i think he has a lot more assists in him.

Mainoo is some player i have to admit and no idea what his ceiling will be. If szoboslai is worth 69 mill, this kid double that and not kidding.

i like bruno but he is defensively a liability and far too easy to get past him and would do better if he just sat in pockets and was more patient defensively or offensively, But not going to participate in hate or toxic stuff about our captain. Bruno is a difficult one and divides opinions.

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18 Mar 2024 08:02:35
What a match that was yesterday. Old Trafford was rocking. I think Garnacho and Mainoo were exceptional. Garnacho ran his socks off. He covered every blade of grass, tracking back and attacking. Mainoo is different class. I give Erik his due, he looks like he's managing him very well.
If we can build a team around some of theee youngsters we're in for an exciting future at OT.

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18 Mar 2024 10:48:14
Manioo and Garnacho exemplify the kind of attitude a Manchester United player should have. Never gave up. Never looked like they were beaten. Garnacho still running as hard at 120 minutes, as he had been after 5 minutes.

But some special credit needs to go to Maguire. He has been stripped of the captaincy, ridiculed in the press, criticised by everyone (me included), and accused of being more interested in money than football. When he came on, he showed leadership. He pushed for goals, gave their defence a physical battle, and drove the young players on. Much will be made of Bruno playing through injury, but Maguire showed more leadership qualities in his cameo than Bruno did all game. He might not be good enough to play the high line needed to win consistently at the top level, but he has character.

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18 Mar 2024 13:51:05
Agreed Danny, there’s been a lot of doom and gloom around the club this season so to see so many decent performances is a relief. I think the last time I enjoyed a match that much was the away tie vs PSG. Rashford scoring the penalty.

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18 Mar 2024 06:51:26
Guys, Liverpool fan in peace

Tell ya what, that was a proper Cup tie that! Great game, for the neutrals and Utd fans lol, gutted to have lost as we had chances but hey, that's a Cup tie isn't it.

One thing I'll say is that kid Mainoo looks a cracker for you, had a great game to his credit

Spurs and Villa too look like they are actually trying to give up points in the places above you too, and you get Coventry then in the draw - good weekend for Utd in in all!

Serious question lads, would you keep ETH next season? I mean, say you win the FA Cup and finish 4th, would that be a successful enough season? Especially given the ownership issues you have had?

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18 Mar 2024 07:33:31
I would like to see him given a chance to see what he can do without all the chaos above him and with people upstairs who actually know what they are doing regarding player recruitment.
Less injuries would help too as you know yourselves.

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18 Mar 2024 08:28:28
Morning Bill! Great game, I think this has been the best quarter finals in FA Cup History. Last minute winner for us, the Coventry game was a great and Chelsea also snatched it in the last.

Being from Coventry and following their games, they aren't a team I am taking for granted. They can score goals and we don't look the best at the back. Their following is also unbelievable so fully expect their fans to be the 12th man at Wembley!

As for ETH, I personally want to see him given another year or two with the correct structure in place. I think he is a good coach and his record at Ajax and with us last season proved that, its not been down to luck. He has the highest win percentage of any previous manager since Ferguson and had a good first season. If he struggles to improve the team under a clear play style and the right recruitment then I would agree to move him on. It seems like we are going to be pushing towards younger players in the transfer market and I think ETH has shown his ability to coach and progress younger players. Mainoo, Garnacho and Hojlund all being prime examples of players who have improved under him .

There have been posters question his leadership capabilities which I personally haven't seen any issues with. He has made big decisions when needed too. Looking at the Ronaldo, Sancho and various Rashford situations, he has handled them well. There are issues at the club that run deeper than the manager and he is handling them the best he can.

Its always the same fans throwing the manager under the bus when the going gets a little tough. They want results here and now and don't look at the bigger picture. I liken our situation to Klopp and Arteta. Both took 2-3 years to settle in the Premier League and build a team - both had worst starts than ETH. They were given time and look at what they are achieving.

There is a lot of noise on this page about how ETH should be replaced, but I am yet to see a valid argument by the same fans on who is realistically available to replace him and would be an improvement. There are circa 11 players I would move on before I even looked to move ETH on.

All the best for the rest of the season. It will be interesting to see who Liverpool replace Klopp with.

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18 Mar 2024 09:08:05
I've always said ETH needs 1 more season under a better regime and still think that. But I'm even more convinced after yesterday because players at United since SAF left have been guilty of downing tools, not playing for the manager, yesterday they did not look like a team that weren't prepared to play for the manager.

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18 Mar 2024 09:12:09
Good man Bill. Great game and you are right, the youngster Mainoo is something.

For obvious reasons I hope you lose all your remaining games till end of the season though lol.

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18 Mar 2024 09:19:58
Morning Bill
I’d keep him for another season and see what he can do under a proper management structure.

There’s a few interesting people available but all unproven.

I’m not sure there’s a better choice out there.

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18 Mar 2024 11:16:39
Hi Bill.
No I wouldn't.
Great game yesterday and a great victory. Eth did well yesterday buy 1 game and a good run in would not change my opinion.
I don't want to take anything from yesterday and mention any negative today as it would be churlish imo.
Everybody united wise should just be enjoying the win and thankfully our season is still alive.

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18 Mar 2024 11:29:17
I think the opening 15 mins was the best I've seen all season from Utd, at least in terms of a style. You can see what the boss is trying to do and wonder at the possibility of how it could be with a couple of upgrades in the first XI.
Slowly lost control throughout the first half and duly punished, and probably should have gone further behind in the second half.
But what resilience to end up winning and nice to have a smile on my face after watching them. Too often our wins this season have felt a little flat or 'lucky' but could definitely see some shoots of growth.

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18 Mar 2024 12:54:22
lol Unruly, I get that - my whole family are Utd and it was tough from the 90s onwards haha

With ETH, I get the 2 sides of the argument -
1. not sure what style he has implemented so far / have players genuinely improved? / has he spent well? He has spent quite a bit
2. lot of uncertainty around the club / owners are toxic - I remember Hicks and Gillette for us, pure awful / dressing room issues with a couple of players?

Think you got to ask though how would he do now the ownership looks better etc - perhaps give him next season and see how he does? Although does a good result against your rivals gloss over other performances? Honestly tough to judge the guy, be interesting if you make (or even win) the final and perhaps make top 4 though.

For the match, you started really well - we were poor and not sure why Bradley didn't start but credit you started well. Rest of the match was a typical Cup tie though wasn't it, cheers and groans from both sets of fans but a cracking game for neutrals.

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18 Mar 2024 16:28:45
Good post Bill, fair summary.

On ETH, I think he's already done enough to earn a season under a better structure, but it's become clear he won't get that.

As I keep saying, people easily forget where we were when he took over, and the dire off-field issues he's had to work through.

Season 1: League cup win, FA cup final, Europa semi-final, CL qualification
Season 2: FA cup final (likely)? CL qualification (hopeful)?

This after finishing 6th and standards dropping to levels not seen for 30+ years.

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17 Mar 2024 21:31:31
Had a quick look at the Liverpool page because it's always good for a laugh all bemoaning their missed chances.

XG was 3.4-2.1 so they actually outperformed it and so did we. Incredible game and still buzzing!

Hopefully we go with a 2-3-5 formation again in the next game as well 😂.

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18 Mar 2024 00:05:15
Or a 5-0-5.

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17 Mar 2024 21:06:25
Gonna get my son to name his first child Antony 😂.

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17 Mar 2024 22:00:28
Keep that child away from revolving doors.

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18 Mar 2024 06:24:15
😂😂😂.

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17 Mar 2024 21:04:57
One of the best days of my life absolute f@#&*ng limbs everywhere 🥳🥳🥳🥳.

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