United (A) Post Match Thread

[give it to gordon]

People moan about Sterling and Jesus yet most of yesterday when they received the ball they had at least 2 or 3 defender around them. Most of the time at least 1 defender would be pushing into to them or holding them. I turn to my lad and said if that was a liverpool or utd player than it would be a free kick to them. To many defenders are allowed to foul Sterling and Jesus they get no protection from the ref. I think if Sterling and Jesus made more of it ( like screaming, which I personally wouldn't like to see but ! )they might get free kicks but they dont. Than Citys fans than turn on them saying they played shit !. When in facted if the ref did his job and stopped them being fouled they might be able to play better.

In fact I think leading up to the off-side penalty as our attack broke down, Sterling started to run back only for (I think it was ) Fred to trip him up. Nothing was said and i was hoping play would be brought back for the trip on Sterling. Watch it again Sterling is clearly tripped by Fred in the build up to that attack.

 

[give it to gordon]

Also, "That would have been one of the greatest premier league goals" when United strung 10 passes together and then failed to get a shot off might be Peak Martin Tyler.

I heard that and just shouted " oh fuck off Tyler you fucking twat "

 

[chesterbells]

Especially the egg chasers but also hockey and supposedly non contact sports like basketball let alone the lunacy of Aussie Rules lacrosse etc.
I've never understood why refs never learn from other sports how much 'contact' is needed to Impede another athlete let alone knock him over.
Its just struck me that l dont think the womens game suffers from this diving and shouting in pain. They dont seem to need to grow a pair;)

Talking of which, big game coming up today vs arsenal

 

[chesterbells]

People moan about Sterling and Jesus yet most of yesterday when they received the ball they had at least 2 or 3 defender around them.

Spot on

 

[Marvin]

So who does he thread these passes though to if the others aren’t there? Does he pass through the eye of a needle and get on the end of it himself

His passing is exceptional if he has time on the ball. It's the physical aspects of his game that have dipped thus when he has to motor to get to a pass, rebound his final shot or crucial final ball is off. He's still good but not as good as he was and this is part of the dip in our offensive game.

 

[oddfellows]

He didn't give the penalty straight way. Had the whisper in his ear a moment later.

Yes, bent.

 

[supersonicblue]

For me Ilkay is the best 6 at the club, we need to stop worrying about stopping goals as in my opinion we’ve got the best defence since Vinnie Lescott Clichy/Kolarov and Zaba. We aren’t creating chances like we used to, take Kev out our team and we’re a mid table side

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Is Pep really happy with that performance, I've never actually heard him criticise any of our performances no matter how bad they've been. Maybe the players do need a kick up the arse from time to time, talk about being on easy street.

I don't believe that Pep is going to criticise a player in public so if that is what you are asking for, I think you will always be disappointed.

Pretty sure he lets them know when he thinks they need it.

 

[Prater70]

Yes, bent.

 

[chesterbells]

For me Ilkay is the best 6 at the club, we need to stop worrying about stopping goals as in my opinion we’ve got the best defence since Vinnie Lescott Clichy/Kolarov and Zaba. We aren’t creating chances like we used to, take Kev out our team and we’re a mid table side

Lol, we are a mid table side, with Kev in it! 9th