Yeah, whatever.
Btw, Athletic played that tie at a tempo an ageing United midfield just couldn't match. They played some of the most intense football on display in Europe that season. Don't agree that United went out 'cos they couldn't be bothered.
Generally speaking, teams in Europe that year didn't show United the respect they'd earned over previous CL seasons and were still afforded in the PL. Perhaps there was an element of overconfidence in the first leg and Athletic took them by surprise, but even in the second they were thoroughly outplayed.
"Yeah, whatever" was with regard to your cup comment, btw.
On your other post, I know some people like it but I just see the League Cup as a totally superfluous tournament.
I would say there's a difference as regards United though, in that they've lined their trophy room wall to wall in th past couple of decades. It's quite understandable for them to be eager to get back to competing for the major honours they have the experience of winning.
When you read some fans' opinions, and this is something you can apply to some fans of almost any club, they give the impression of viewing the CL as a money-making experience, and I just find that very baffling from a fans' perspective.
Europa vs Domestic League - Unai Emery
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posted on 31/5/15
Yeah, whatever.
Btw, Athletic played that tie at a tempo an ageing United midfield just couldn't match. They played some of the most intense football on display in Europe that season. Don't agree that United went out 'cos they couldn't be bothered.
Generally speaking, teams in Europe that year didn't show United the respect they'd earned over previous CL seasons and were still afforded in the PL. Perhaps there was an element of overconfidence in the first leg and Athletic took them by surprise, but even in the second they were thoroughly outplayed.
posted on 31/5/15
"Yeah, whatever" was with regard to your cup comment, btw.
On your other post, I know some people like it but I just see the League Cup as a totally superfluous tournament.
I would say there's a difference as regards United though, in that they've lined their trophy room wall to wall in th past couple of decades. It's quite understandable for them to be eager to get back to competing for the major honours they have the experience of winning.
When you read some fans' opinions, and this is something you can apply to some fans of almost any club, they give the impression of viewing the CL as a money-making experience, and I just find that very baffling from a fans' perspective.
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