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Regaining top spot straight away

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posted on 21/1/21

comment by Mike. (U1170)
posted 37 minutes ago
I don't think winning by a single goal after going behind is sustainable over the course of a season, but we've done it for the first half and I wouldn't have thought that was possible either

We desperately need our forwards to find some form, even just 1 or 2 of them would be a huge boost. Amazing we're in this position without them having done so already tbh.
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What is good to see is that when we do concede a goal early on, it appears to have absolutely zero impact on the side whatsoever.

There’s no shouting at each other, no shaking of heads and wandering around muttering: the ball comes out of the net, we start again with heads up, and the confidence and determination appears completely unwavering.

posted on 21/1/21

comment by rosso - it’s not good enough to be right; you also have to be effective (U17054)
posted 12 seconds ago
comment by Mike. (U1170)
posted 37 minutes ago
I don't think winning by a single goal after going behind is sustainable over the course of a season, but we've done it for the first half and I wouldn't have thought that was possible either

We desperately need our forwards to find some form, even just 1 or 2 of them would be a huge boost. Amazing we're in this position without them having done so already tbh.
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What is good to see is that when we do concede a goal early on, it appears to have absolutely zero impact on the side whatsoever.

There’s no shouting at each other, no shaking of heads and wandering around muttering: the ball comes out of the net, we start again with heads up, and the confidence and determination appears completely unwavering.
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posted on 21/1/21

comment by Mike. (U1170)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by rosso - it’s not good enough to be right; you also have to be effective (U17054)
posted 36 seconds ago
comment by Car Van knee (U5318)
posted 46 minutes ago
I think an issue with this squad is that they haven't been in this position before and although we won a couple of trophies with Jose, most are not experienced with getting things over the line and winning trophies, or title battles.

Having said that, we have got a handful of players who's personalities are big enough to push the entire squad, in Bruno, Cavani, Matic and Pogba (who now give a sht). DDG also has winning experience but he doesn't seem to have the personality the others can feed off.

Also, Mata, while not playing will likely be having a big impact in the dressing room and training ground. No doubt why he was kept around.
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Changed your mind on Ole yet?
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Oles fault for putting these players in a situation they're not used to, if we crumble because they aren't used to being top then that's on him!
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He just sits there grinning in his Adidas coat, I could do that for 50k a week

posted on 21/1/21

Mike, yeah generally it goes the other way and the performances will get punished.

posted on 21/1/21

comment by rosso - it’s not good enough to be right; you also have to be effective (U17054)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Car Van knee (U5318)
posted 46 minutes ago
I think an issue with this squad is that they haven't been in this position before and although we won a couple of trophies with Jose, most are not experienced with getting things over the line and winning trophies, or title battles.

Having said that, we have got a handful of players who's personalities are big enough to push the entire squad, in Bruno, Cavani, Matic and Pogba (who now give a sht). DDG also has winning experience but he doesn't seem to have the personality the others can feed off.

Also, Mata, while not playing will likely be having a big impact in the dressing room and training ground. No doubt why he was kept around.
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Changed your mind on Ole yet?
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I haven’t.

posted on 21/1/21

comment by Donny The King van de Beek (U10026)
posted 40 seconds ago
comment by rosso - it’s not good enough to be right; you also have to be effective (U17054)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Car Van knee (U5318)
posted 46 minutes ago
I think an issue with this squad is that they haven't been in this position before and although we won a couple of trophies with Jose, most are not experienced with getting things over the line and winning trophies, or title battles.

Having said that, we have got a handful of players who's personalities are big enough to push the entire squad, in Bruno, Cavani, Matic and Pogba (who now give a sht). DDG also has winning experience but he doesn't seem to have the personality the others can feed off.

Also, Mata, while not playing will likely be having a big impact in the dressing room and training ground. No doubt why he was kept around.
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Changed your mind on Ole yet?
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I haven’t.
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I wasn’t asking you, for good reason

posted on 21/1/21

posted on 21/1/21

Manchester United manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer revealed after last night's win at Fulham that he could not find anywhere for his team to train ahead of the game.

United travelled to London on Tuesday and would normally have had a light session on the day of the game.

However, with coronavirus restrictions in place across the capital, no suitable venue was available, which Solskjaer thinks explained their slow start.

"Don’t blame the players if it takes a while to get started sometimes," he said.

"In the time in history we are living in, it is not easy.

"We were looking for a pitch to train and couldn’t find anywhere, so I would not blame the players for starting slowly."

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Just read this, didn't notice it yesterday.

posted on 21/1/21

"Paul can do more or less everything asked of a midfielder, now he is putting it all together in the same performances," said the United boss.

"I would say he is the fittest he has been. Physically he is in very good shape and he is mentally very happy."

Also that on Pogba too.

Good to hear!

posted on 21/1/21

comment by Mike. (U1170)
posted 11 minutes ago
"Paul can do more or less everything asked of a midfielder, now he is putting it all together in the same performances," said the United boss.

"I would say he is the fittest he has been. Physically he is in very good shape and he is mentally very happy."

Also that on Pogba too.

Good to hear!
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Read between the lines Michael, he’s saying Pogba hates United and wants out ASAP, so is playing well to secure a bid

posted on 21/1/21

It would be mad if pogba hit his best ever form only to leave in the summer. Usually that'd increase the fee but with his contract running down and covid, that may not be the case.

If he did sparkle and then jump ship I'd be interested to see if he goes from hero to zero in United fans eyes.
Certainly seems like he can't stay with united/agree a new deal AND stay with his current agent.

posted on 21/1/21

comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 19 minutes ago

Certainly seems like he can't stay with united/agree a new deal AND stay with his current agent.
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If all parties want it, the agent issues will be quickly forgotten, i reckon.

posted on 21/1/21

comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
It would be mad if pogba hit his best ever form only to leave in the summer. Usually that'd increase the fee but with his contract running down and covid, that may not be the case.

If he did sparkle and then jump ship I'd be interested to see if he goes from hero to zero in United fans eyes.
Certainly seems like he can't stay with united/agree a new deal AND stay with his current agent.
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I’m not sure too many consider him a hero, or would do even if he continued his current form through the end of the season.

posted on 21/1/21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbEZdQBTF84

posted on 21/1/21

comment by rosso - it’s not good enough to be right; you also have to be effective (U17054)

I’m not sure too many consider him a hero, or would do even if he continued his current form through the end of the season.
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Is this your first day here?

Most folk pick their heroes and villains and a match by match basis.

If Poggy helped us to a title, even Red Indian would have a small smile and say he was quite good.

posted on 21/1/21

Apparently SE85 hailed Cavani as his South American Hero yesterday.

posted on 21/1/21

comment by Mike. (U1170)
posted 11 minutes ago
Apparently SE85 hailed Cavani as his South American Hero yesterday.
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He's even written an article praising him today!

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