De Gea
Rafael Evans Wooton Buttner
Carrick
Anderson Cleverley
Nani Rooney Welbeck
If Sir Alex is worried about the counter-attack (and rightly so IMO) then the only to stop it would be to go with an extra man in the middle, even with Carrick in a 2 man midfield the team really struggles to plug holes when possession is lost.
Carrick for me is a world-class holding player and having him in front of the back line should be enough to allow Anderson and Cleverley to play with the kind of quick passing, movement and pace that Braga will struggle to deal with.
Nani, Rooney and Welbeck (with Cleverley as well) seem to have a natural understanding and their sharp combination play should unlock the Braga defence.
If Sir Alex doesn't think Wooton is ready and wants to play Carrick in defence then I'd play Fletcher in his place as the holding player.
My team to face Braga
posted on 23/10/12
Sorry I meant to say I "think" Fletcher will start
It would make sense, Carrick rested for weekend.
posted on 23/10/12
'me' - Does this guy ever stop?!
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His posts are ridiculous.
posted on 23/10/12
I think both nani and Kagawa need minutes to get to their best. Anderson definately needs a game and Hernandez deserves them as he's been very good when he's had the oppurtunity. So I think possibly:
Fletcher Anderson
Nani Rooney Kagawa
Hernandez
Young definately to feature at some point.
Defensively LB looks like Buttner. RB Rafael is the only real option. CBs I don't know. GK, I dont have a clue how SAF picks them
posted on 23/10/12
comment by Kagawa_26 - Cleverson! (U15671) posted 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
'me' - Does this guy ever stop?
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same agenda every time - it's pathetic
There was a player ratings thread a couple of weeks back and he came on to mark the players
They all got 6 or above apart from the DeGea Rafael and RVP, who all got 4s
Most people had made Rafael MOTM because he had been excellent in the game.
He moaned like hell last season that we needed a goal scoring centre forward despite Rooney scoring 100 goals in in the 3 previous seasons
We sign the golden boot winner in RVP and he claims he is not the answer
We now have the top two goal scorers from last season and he still says we haven't got a goal scoring centre forward, this despite RVP oozing class and already topping this season's golden boot race
Laughable
posted on 24/10/12
Vindicated once again.
Both goals conceded started off from moves made on MUFC's right (Rafael's position) and De Gea was flapping as per.
When these two are gone from the club (unless Rafael stays as a right wing backup squad player) will you all apologise?
I thought not.
Don't get me wrong, I dont want to be right all the time about these two but I can't ignore the evidence as so many of the contributors on here seem, over prepared, to do.
Both of them strike me as nice people, and I wouldn't want to wish anyone to lose their job. But this is not the club for running charitable work experience programs. Success depends upon it. Rafaels brother has found his level at QPR. These other two need to do the same.
posted on 24/10/12
Me
You are in no way vindicated.
Trying to blame Rafael and DeGea is utterly laughable. He was not to blame for either goal
Oh, even if Rafael had had a poor game, you would still not be vindicated given he has been excellent for United this season. Claiming vindication on 1 game would be utterly pathetic anyway
Furthermore, we are the highest goal scorers in the PL. How does that sit with your stupid obsession with us needing a goal scoring forward?
Gonna apologise for being wrong yourself?
(Yes, I did notice your silly little 'probably the dutchman' comment)
You need to grow up
posted on 24/10/12
'me' is best ignored.
posted on 24/10/12
Macca
The thing is just a moron. He/she has an agenda and will blame anything on those they don't like because admitting they're wrong is just too hard. Rafael has been universally accepted as being our most consistent player this season and has been playing very well. Some things in football cannot be disputed, and Rafael's form is one of those things. 'me' conveniently ignores the great tackles - most in the squad, by the way - great covering, aerial duels won, link up play with the rest of the team and his general enthusiasm and work rate. If he/she hasn't seen these things then he's either blind or a bit dim. And to blame De Gea for the goals conceded is just lunacy. Been watching too much Space Jam.
posted on 27/10/12
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posted 2 days, 21 hours ago
'me' is best ignored.
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posted 2 days, 21 hours ago
Macca
The thing is just a moron. He/she has an agenda and will blame anything on those they don't like because admitting they're wrong is just too hard. Rafael has been universally accepted as being our most consistent player this season and has been playing very well. Some things in football cannot be disputed, and Rafael's form is one of those things. 'me' conveniently ignores the great tackles - most in the squad, by the way - great covering, aerial duels won, link up play with the rest of the team and his general enthusiasm and work rate. If he/she hasn't seen these things then he's either blind or a bit dim. And to blame De Gea for the goals conceded is just lunacy. Been watching too much Space Jam.
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Opinions are what these sites are all about but that is just what they are.
Evidence and life experience is often ignored (and 'ignore' has the same semantic root as 'ignorant'. Ignoring my wisdom is anybody's choice.
Rafael is simply not a MUFC standard RB. He weakens the defence and puts pressure on those in front of him (often that is Valencia or Nani - neither of whom are as effective as when he is not playing).
Rafael may make a long term winger at the club but nothing more - unless of course SAF and MUFC wants to give up on success. And that is unlikely.
De Gea is one of the worst GKs in the league. In all seriousness which current EPL manager would replace their current number 1 with De Gea? That's right, none of them. He is a clown, and that is a sad indictment of a club that has any ambition.
If I was overlooked in my place of work for someone that is less able or qualified than me, then I would have to seriously consider my future at that employer.
Lindegaard is not the best in the world (by a long way), but he is far better than the alternative. He has been put in an awful position by SAF. He may just go, then the club will be in serious trouble.
I love the club, and have done for over 40 years. I will not sit by and watch second best be accepted. You may. That is just your age (probably).
Bye now.
posted on 27/10/12
Fack off and jump off a cliff you bell.