sir baconface
Well-Known Member
We do have a shit record against counter-attacks. However, Rashford would have been their most potent threat, had he been fit. Martial is dangerous at times but, by all accounts, a lazy bastard. I expect utd to be fired up for this but just don’t see that they have the fire power.Given our dreadful record this season on counter-attacks against us (not least when we played this lot), they'd have no reason not to play it sitting back and hoping to hit us on the break. Worse teams than them — yes, even than them — have done us, and done us good, using that very simple tactic. I would expect Laporte to be playing some part in this, given that he was given a complete rest at the weekend, albeit not the full ninety minutes. That will help nullify their threat, such as it is. I'd be surprised and fairly angry if we don't win this match. I'd be astounded if we don't win the tie. But, hey, eeees football, as someone said…
If we can’t smash the mighty jlingz and co, we might as well take up tiddlywinks.