United Thread - 2023/24

[KentBlue]

I can remember crying tears of joy and relief when Nicky Weaver was our saviour all those years back. I never ever dreamed there would one day be a situation like today, us and the verminous day-trippers.

 

[dadnlad]

Is it just me or is Alice looking fitter? ;-)

Has she also been on a public speaking and media course?

At this rate she'll be on Sly Sports News as a United reporter soon.

well they have scouse gomersall so bar isnt very high
nat's was out of their league

 

[its grim up north]

Blues do have friends from the other side. It ain't against the law!

I've got one. We are out fishing on Wednesday and stopping over in a local pub for that has footie. Dont know what I'm looking forward to more, the fishing or Bayern giving them the runaround.

 

[BridgyDids]

The thing that United fans don’t realise is that they are complaining about the wrong thing. They constantly cast envious eyes over the city at our squad, and want what we have. They then the Glazers, as they think they want the most expensive squad, full of the most expensive players.

We have the most valuable squad. It’s not about the cost, it’s all about value (like most things in life). They know the cost of everything, but the value of nothing.

Same goes for their stadium. For years they’ve equated biggest meaning better. It’s not.
I saw an article about the future of stadiums being multi purpose, like the Bernabau and our stadium. Adding value to the customers experience, rather than just cramming them in, like at Old Trafford, where when I’ve been it’s very uncomfortable (even when I was sat in the home end when Dzeko scored after 40 seconds!)

Ironically, the whole club is stuck in the 90s. From a football and a business viewpoint. And it’s absolutely fucking great.

 

[Silva61]

The ghost of GPC is THE biggest problem

Agree, but the rags won't have a wrong word said against him.The Glazers wont shift him on for fear of a fan revolt and I'm sure the middle management are hamstrung with him around the place, although it looks like there useless anyway.
Can't see any change until 1 of them goes.

 

[blueinsa]

 

[Mike N]

He was very good in Ryan's daughter

Oh yes, Michael! That’s going back a bit. Made me laugh!

 

[Tracking back]

It seems the players are not sticking to his game plan tactics! Tells me the players sussed him out at being a wanker

My thoughts exactly.

I picked up on that phrase (stick to the rules) and I don't think it was lost in translation either.

He really does see himself as some sort of hard-core disciplinarian who thinks he's got the charisma and tactical know-how to pull it off.

Meanwhile, the players are thinking "yeah, whatever Eric"

Tent Peg has obviously bought into the media narrative that he's running a tight ship and keeps his players in check.

Look at Ronaldo, he drops him and the very next game he plays; he picks him to be the fucking captain.

It wasn't Tent Peg that dealt with 'the Ronaldo situation' it was Ronaldo that engineered a move away from the club.

These players at the swamp are going to be playing Tent Peg like a fiddle by Christmas.

 

[remember arthur mann]

I thought you were from Newton Heath? It's practically impossible to grow up there and not have rag mates.

Yep, born about 700 yards from Newton Heath Loco FC. I know rag's but they're not my mate's. Sadly my outlaws are rag's but they're not my mate's.

 

[Bluekiwi]

Quote from Ten Hag after taking over the swamp - "I will break the domination of Manchester City and Liverpool in the league" - Table today - NINE points adrift of City and SEVEN adrfit of the scoucers after only FIVE games. How many years is his contract for?

 

[fulabeer]

I've got nothing against Tent Peg. Seems a decent guy etc.

However, he is in way over his head. The stress cracks are starting to show. His handling of the Sancho situation shows he is not strong enough for the job.
First he should not have publicly shamed Sancho. Even the GPC knew to never wash your dirty linen in public.
No situation is made better by doing it. I think it was a weak attempt to show how strong Tent Peg is/was.

Sancho had every right to respond in the public domain. Tent Peg set the president.
Tent Peg then made his second mistake.
Instead of saying "he" has to maintain discipline, he used the Glazers as a scapegoat when reports of Sancho training away from the squad. "The Glazer's asked to restore discipline when i got the job, and that is what i'm trying to do".

He is trying to distance himself away from any kickback from Sancho. Might be partly to do with the rags knowing Sancho has mental health issues. (Duty of care etc)
Any decent manager DEMANDS discipline, and wouldn't feel the need to explain himself, never mind saying somebody else made him do it.
Pep has let certain things slip in interviews, but that was to carefully motivate certain players. Not to enhance his own reputation.

 

[heatonblue]

well they have scouse gomersall so bar isnt very high
nat's was out of their league

 

[malg]

Not sure I agree with that pal

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Facts are a bastard. Just shows you though, I bet if you asked fans up and down the country if he was a 20 league goals a season striker the vast majority would say yes. It's amazing that a narrative can be set and followed so blindly.

76 league goals in 8 full seasons. Fuck me, he doesn't even average 10 a season and yet he's rated as world class

 

[ysmsa]

The full size piece should be hung in the Manchester Art Gallery.

A modern masterpiece.

Love this snippet :-)

 

[Ribble73]

It's no coincidence the best and worst run clubs are rivals, the biggest problem the rags have is Manchester City. We indirectly put them where they are.
Gonna put a few quid on them going down, there in turmoil, there skint and there's no character in the team.

There's no chance of that -how ever bad they are PGMOL cheating will Bail them out over the season as usual. They're already 4 points better off than they should be thanks to PGMOL.

 

[Silva61]

There's no chance of that -how ever bad they are PGMOL cheating will Bail them out over the season as usual. They're already 4 points better off than they should be thanks to PGMOL.

Your probably right but it winds the fuckers up big style and makes it more fun.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Did untied play yesterday as I cant find a single article about their game, troubles, woes and off pitch shenanagens in any of the sunday rags. I find that really strange.....

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Don't like Burnley one bit, but I hope Vinnie can get a big result for them in their next game. Could send their season into a tailspin.

Already happening

 

[Roachy]

There's no chance of that -how ever bad they are PGMOL cheating will Bail them out over the season as usual. They're already 4 points better off than they should be thanks to PGMOL.

I agree with this. It's the nip and tuck games, especially at the swamp, where the interference from the officials will help them out. Alas, I don't think I'll ever witness a relegation for this shower.

 

[dario2739]

The full size piece should be hung in the Manchester Art Gallery.

A modern masterpiece.

Love this snippet :-)

Cheers ;)