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Old 02-01-2017, 19:45
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Well said. Jose clearly likes the lad but he is by some distance the least talented of our regular forwards.

I'd like to commend Jose for his decison making as well (as he said in his interview, Caroll is not for Carrick ) - and not just in this game. Apart from Fellani against Everton, he's got most calls lately.

I'd also like to credit Herrera as well. He looked absolutely knackered today and his passing was off but he still put in a serious shift. One of our top five players of the season, no question.
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Old 02-01-2017, 19:49
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Lingard, Mata and Martial have rotated for most of the season and neither have really made the spot in the team secure. I would rather we keep it the way it is, it seems to be clicking right now.

The one thing in Mata's favour today, is that he is the type of player who is a bit more creative than those who were on the pitch today and it suited him to come one when it did to aid the team. Taking Darmian off was also a good move, also the two forwards who went off really contributed to the team today. Miki didn't seem to have the ability to open West Ham up, which could be down to tiredness.
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Old 02-01-2017, 19:50
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Heathen!

Doesn't matter who the opposition are or the circumstances, to win all of your games over Christmas is impressive. Wasn't pretty today but considering we played 2 days ago it was purely about the result.

I would say give all the big players a rest on Saturday, but Reading are no mugs and are on a decent run themselves, and we need to maintain the momentum.
It will be nice to see Stam back at Old Trafford, I expect that he will get a very nice reception.

I van see a fair bit of rotation, the players coming in though will have a huge point to prove to José, and will be anxious to play well, so that they can force their way into the league games.

I think Fellaini, Young, Rashford, and Rooney will start, with a few players playing today and against Middlesbrough having a very well deserved and earned rest.
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Old 02-01-2017, 19:55
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Great result today, but pretty poor performance. Still, two quality finishes and a clean sheet. Lingard was particularly dismal.

Absolute clown show from Dean, mind.
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Old 02-01-2017, 20:03
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Heathen!

Doesn't matter who the opposition are or the circumstances, to win all of your games over Christmas is impressive. Wasn't pretty today but considering we played 2 days ago it was purely about the result.

I would say give all the big players a rest on Saturday, but Reading are no mugs and are on a decent run themselves, and we need to maintain the momentum.
I'd favour giving people a rest. We've got the League Cup semis a couple of days after and then Liverpool in the league straight after and a lot of the players looked knackered by the end today.

Lingard, Mata and Martial have rotated for most of the season and neither have really made the spot in the team secure. I would rather we keep it the way it is, it seems to be clicking right now.
Mata and Martial should be streets ahead of Lingard. That's not me hating on Lingard or anything, it's just that they have performed better this season and both have shown much higher ceilings in previous years.
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Old 02-01-2017, 20:09
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Decisions went our way today, but Man United are now 11 undefeated games in the PL. First time since Fergie left the club. Good stuff. Keep going. At this point you can't expect good performances every game in the congested fixture list, but we got the win.

Another vital victory. Keeps the pressure on the other teams and all the better with Liverpool dropping two points.
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Old 02-01-2017, 20:14
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Mata and Martial should be streets ahead of Lingard. That's not me hating on Lingard or anything, it's just that they have performed better this season and both have shown much higher ceilings in previous years.
I was surprised Martial didn't get the nod after the way he played against Boro. He would've put away the chance Lingard missed. I like Lingard too, but he needs to work on his finishing!
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Old 02-01-2017, 20:16
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What do we have to do to move up a single position in the league table?!

How often has a team starting in sixth, won six games in a row, and still been in sixth place??!
It is a tad bit frustrating to not see our efforts reward with climbing higher up the table, but all that we can do is keep on winning I suppose.
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Old 02-01-2017, 20:39
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Decisions went our way today, but Man United are now 11 undefeated games in the PL. First time since Fergie left the club. Good stuff. Keep going. At this point you can't expect good performances every game in the congested fixture list, but we got the win.

Another vital victory. Keeps the pressure on the other teams and all the better with Liverpool dropping two points.
Hopefully it will mean an end to some of the silly posts from opposition fans claiming we are no better now than under Moyes.
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Old 02-01-2017, 20:45
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We don't play Liverpool until the 15th. Give the likes of Carrick, Ibrahimovic, Pogba and Herrera some time off.
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Old 02-01-2017, 20:53
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Hopefully it will mean an end to some of the silly posts from opposition fans claiming we are no better now than under Moyes.
They really said that?

Madness.
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Old 02-01-2017, 21:02
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They really said that?

Madness.
Yep, not that long ago either.
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Old 02-01-2017, 21:11
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We don't play Liverpool until the 15th. Give the likes of Carrick, Ibrahimovic, Pogba and Herrera some time off.
I would quite like to see Schwinsteiger play against Reading, or at lease some part in these next two games, to give Carrick some time to rest and heal any niggles that he may have.

We need to make sure that our key players get some time just to recuperate, so they can be ready for the second half of the season, if anything I would allow them a bit of a mini holiday until just before the Liverpool match.
Let them totally refresh their mind and body, as we will need them to be in tip top shape ahead of first of all the Liverpool match, and then the following matches after.
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Old 02-01-2017, 21:15
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I would quite like to see Schwinsteiger play against Reading, or at lease some part in these next two games, to give Carrick some time to rest and heal any niggles that he may have.

We need to make sure that our key players get some time just to recuperate, so they can be ready for the second half of the season, if anything I would allow them a bit of a mini holiday until just before the Liverpool match.
Let them totally refresh their mind and body, as we will need them to be in tip top shape ahead of first of all the Liverpool match, and then the following matches after.
Yeah like I said, time off.
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Old 02-01-2017, 22:03
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Jose would often play strong XI's in cup competitions at Chelsea without that much rotation. Will be interesting to see what he does.
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Old 03-01-2017, 00:41
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2nd place to us in 6th: 5 points gap (whatever happens in the Chel-Spurs match).
6th. to 7th: 9 points.gap.

It's getting crowded up there, one or two of the managers above us must be getting nervous when they look over their shoulders.
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:06
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Jose would often play strong XI's in cup competitions at Chelsea without that much rotation. Will be interesting to see what he does.
He'd be mad to do that now. I'd be quite angry if there wasn't wholesale changes to be quite honest. Also his set-up at Chelsea was different. Here his team play more expansive football, attack more, exert more energy. There's very little about his approach here that has echoed what he did at Chelsea with the Liverpool match the possible exception.
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:12
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Well said. Jose clearly likes the lad but he is by some distance the least talented of our regular forwards.

I'd like to commend Jose for his decison making as well (as he said in his interview, Caroll is not for Carrick ) - and not just in this game. Apart from Fellani against Everton, he's got most calls lately.

I'd also like to credit Herrera as well. He looked absolutely knackered today and his passing was off but he still put in a serious shift. One of our top five players of the season, no question.
Totally loving this post MP - not just because I agree with everything you said, but more for the style. It's like you are giving Jose your much needed approval for his performance thus far. 'Commendations' no less...

I jest, like you, I am completely approving of Jose and most of his decisions thus far. Although, I must confess that although he seems like a good lad, I fail to see the true merit of Lingard at the moment. Not sure that he's justifying his place over others at the moment. Herrera, on the other hand, has completely won me over- £30 million (approx) seems money well spent right now.

And for anyone interested, I didn't wake up with a hangover this year.....but there's plenty of time to rectify that yet!.
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:26
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And for anyone interested, I didn't wake up with a hangover this year.....b !.
My arse !

HNY Jewels , My second fav .......... mank after Joey
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:32
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My arse !

HNY Jewels , My second fav .......... mank after Joey
Get outta our 'thread' Sleeps....you are a bad influence! Sadly, I'm not a Manc - I'm a typical United fan...daytripping to OT like the rest of them....

HNY to you too - your bhoys did the business as expected over the weekend. You need to come down Sarf and play some real teams....
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:39
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My arse !

HNY Jewels , My second fav .......... mank after Joey
For the record, I'm a Manc .......
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:39
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Sadly, I'm not a Manc - I'm a typical United fan...daytripping to OT like the rest of them....
Oh, Keano was right, * The prawn sandwich brigade.* from down salf ?
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:43
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For the record, I'm a Manc .......
HNY Ninny, Have this one on me hun !
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:45
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God it's like Wednesday nights and Lushy Linda's here.
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:47
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God it's like Wednesday nights and Lushy Linda's here.
I see you have a few fanz in the soap threads fella ?
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