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The one thing I read recently, and, after watching the replay I kind of agree with, is that the GK stopped play when the whistle blew. He made no attempt to stop the shot. And if you look at it, I would agree and I think he likely saves it if the whistle isn't blown.
That's a European football record 49 consecutive matches going undefeated.
Entirely possible. Who knows? Even if it was allowed, I don't know Bayern could have survived the onslaught for the additional 30 minutes if it went to that.
I liked what I saw of him in terms of big man hold up play... Guy is a beast winning the ball. But if that's not what they're trying to do, then I guess... Dunno.
His touch can be a little lukaku sometimes, and I get the feeling he is trying so hard to do something on the rare occasion he does get the ball, that he doesn't always come off. Problem is Bruno is the only creative player that can. Antony, Rash, Garnacho... none serve a call.
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Yeah, that's what I thought too.
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The biggest problem was the team spirit and the trust in Ten Hag from the veterans. The younger players, like Garnacho, Mainoo, and even Diallo, played differently, probably because they want to prove themselves and have something to prove. To me, Ten Hag seems like a conflicted coach, having so many issues with players like Ronaldo and Sancho. I don't think he is capable of managing a big team.
I agree there is a bit of a disconnect between the younger and older players. Not sure that is all on ETH. For years the Glazers have allowed a culture of player power to grow, so much so that they back the player over a manager. Extensions and raises to those that didn't deserve it, not allowing certain players to be sold when they should have been, firing managers every couple seasons instead of selling players.
I just got back from Spain a few weeks ago and saw real Madrid play Sociedad in San Sebastian. Because it was Madrid, tickets were really hard to buy and me, my wife, and our Spanish host could not get tickets together. it was still a great experience though with RM winning 1-0 and Sociedad having two goals disallowed. Spending the day in San Sebastian was also pretty special.
I understand your point of view, but I am not that patient with ETH. I appreciate that he is trying to assert himself with the players, but it's not enough. Eighth place for United is nowhere near what is expected from this club, plus the record number of losses this season. However, I have to agree with you that he has had to deal with many injuries and yet he's still in a final.
Oh I get it. But at some point you are going to need to find patience with a manager because the team needs a major overhaul to get back to being close to what the fans expect. I think if the structure is above him properly, and they can work together to identify the right players at the right cost, that will help. What system does ETH want to play? Let's identify the right players for that system at the right price. No more galacticos, no more spending 87m for a 34m player. No more buying just because they were at Ajax.
(the English GGG) or Jose....
Managers will come if they are paid well and are assured of a top level transfer and salary budget. One year with out Europe won't dissuade a top manager if everything else is in place.
Yeah. Generally, I think the tickets to the larger teams are fairly easy if it is a regular La Liga match. At least that is how Barcelona is
I have gotten tickets for Barcelona, PSG , Juventus , Arsenal , Man U home games pretty easy using ticket sites
My dream coach is Zidane. I think he is the best manager when it comes to keeping stars under control, but I'm not sure how realistic that is, especially without European football. I hope and believe that ETH will qualify us for next season, and we will already have more opportunities. Another option would be Hansi Flick. And Southgate, just no...Oh I get it. But at some point you are going to need to find patience with a manager because the team needs a major overhaul to get back to being close to what the fans expect. I think if the structure is above him properly, and they can work together to identify the right players at the right cost, that will help. What system does ETH want to play? Let's identify the right players for that system at the right price. No more galacticos, no more spending 87m for a 34m player. No more buying just because they were at Ajax.
Who would you like to see come in? And if you say Southgate
Oh and without European football next season, is any top manager going to come?
Big IF right now with the claims of FFP issues. Yes, they could be BS claims so they don't spend the money, but still. It is going to take a lot to get someone considered elite.
Zidane posses some interesting questions:My dream coach is Zidane. I think he is the best manager when it comes to keeping stars under control, but I'm not sure how realistic that is, especially without European football. I hope and believe that ETH will qualify us for next season, and we will already have more opportunities. Another option would be Hansi Flick. And Southgate, just no...Oh I get it. But at some point you are going to need to find patience with a manager because the team needs a major overhaul to get back to being close to what the fans expect. I think if the structure is above him properly, and they can work together to identify the right players at the right cost, that will help. What system does ETH want to play? Let's identify the right players for that system at the right price. No more galacticos, no more spending 87m for a 34m player. No more buying just because they were at Ajax.
Who would you like to see come in? And if you say Southgate
Oh and without European football next season, is any top manager going to come?
But imagine if Ten Hag has an even worse season next year, finishing 10th or lower. What managers and players would want to come to such a disaster?
Zidane is an elite coach. Leaving aside the three years of Champions League victories, he returned for a second stint when Real Madrid needed a rebuild after Ronaldo's departure and won the title.Zidane posses some interesting questions:My dream coach is Zidane. I think he is the best manager when it comes to keeping stars under control, but I'm not sure how realistic that is, especially without European football. I hope and believe that ETH will qualify us for next season, and we will already have more opportunities. Another option would be Hansi Flick. And Southgate, just no...Oh I get it. But at some point you are going to need to find patience with a manager because the team needs a major overhaul to get back to being close to what the fans expect. I think if the structure is above him properly, and they can work together to identify the right players at the right cost, that will help. What system does ETH want to play? Let's identify the right players for that system at the right price. No more galacticos, no more spending 87m for a 34m player. No more buying just because they were at Ajax.
Who would you like to see come in? And if you say Southgate
Oh and without European football next season, is any top manager going to come?
But imagine if Ten Hag has an even worse season next year, finishing 10th or lower. What managers and players would want to come to such a disaster?
Has he built a team? (United needs to be rebuilt)
Is he elite or just was perfect for RM at that time?
Would he come to United w/o CL?
Not sold on Flick, but I don't know enough about him at the club level.
What if they bring in someone new and he finishes 8th? 9th, 10th? or worse? Same players who sunk LvG, Jose, Ole and ETH are still there.
Can play the IF game all night.
It is always possible they keep ETH and it gets worse. But after a 3rd place finish in his first season, multiple cup finals (including one in a disaster of a 2nd season filled with injuries) I think he deserves a shot to correct and get back on course. Last year at this time the fan base was singing his praises. (More IFs coming) IF the club can fix the injury crisis and have a good transfer window (the right players in at the right price and the right players out), I think he can get the team back in contention.
And if they decide to move in another direction, I will still support the team and the manager and still hope for good results and better transfer management.
yeah this caught me off guard a bit when I saw the rumor and just now the official break up.
Strange to me as well. They had moments of looking great, and then moments of looking absolutely awful. But they closed the season looking like a legit Europe team, and I figured they had turned the corner.
