The old Man Utd Thread

[Liamness]

Mkhitaryan's pass to Martial, on the run, for the third was unreal. Hardly breaks stride, and the weight is perfect. I don't think there's a lot of players who could do that.

[feltmonkey]

It was a lovely second half to watch, wasn't it? The performances of Martial, Mhkitaryan and Schweinstiger were terrific. The third goal in particular was fantastic football, started by a beautiful cushioned pass out of defence by Schweinstiger. If he doesn't leave in this window, he could be quite useful in the latter half of the season. His goal was a lovely moment, too.

 

Really the only bad point was Jose's sour miserable face and grudging interview. Smile a bit, man! We just won 4-0! He's such a strange bloke.

[Mr Do 71]

We're away to Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup.

[BigShimmeryWall]

 

[Guest]

Who have Liverpool got in the next round? Leeds?

[ckny]

All of the top 4 dropped points tonight. Can't afford any mistakes tomorrow.

[futureshock]

On 29/01/2017 at 17:56, Liamness said:

Mkhitaryan's pass to Martial, on the run, for the third was unreal. Hardly breaks stride, and the weight is perfect. I don't think there's a lot of players who could do that.

 

There's more than a few cheeky passes in that play. One to rewatch.

https://streamable.com/z0tyz

[Guest]

I think Mikky's pass was a bit heavy to be honest. He should've played Martial in for the shot but ended up forcing him a bit wide

[JPL]

Are we going to drop points tonight then?

 

I can't help but feel that'll be the case, seeing as it's a perfect opportunity to gain some ground on those above us.

[ckny]

It's usually the case and we're three games without a win, can definitely see us dropping points.

[feltmonkey]

We're definitely going to draw this at best.

[Nicky]

this is your fault.

[Mr Do 71]

It must be written in Zlatan's contract that he plays the full 90 minutes, in every game he plays.

[Guest]

If we can't beat Hull we don't deserve to be in the top half of the table

[feltmonkey]

12 minutes ago, Nicky said:

this is your fault.

 

I accept full responsibility.

 

This is exactly the kind of result that's going to keep us out of the top four.

[JPL]

No dude, it's my fault. I started this shit. Gutted.

[Majora]

Today's game feels like a must win. If we do then we're 1 and 2 points behind struggling Liverpool and Arsenal sides respectively. Lose and Everton are rapidly gaining ground on 6th place. 

 

This Season has been a funny one. I do feel like we're overall better than at any time since Fergie, and we're having good runs in the cups, but it would be massively disappointing if we finished lower than the past two seasons in the league. 

[Liamness]

Gorgeous move, Mkhitaryan heavily involved, shame about the finish. He seems to be learning how to use his body to combat the more, er, physical approach in this league. Feel like he would've got buffeted off the ball there just a few weeks ago.

[Mr Do 71]

GOALS!!!! 

[Liamness]

Two goals, two minutes. Game over methinks. Mkhitaryan with a fabulous solo goal, and then their heads seem to drop.

 

Apparently that's 20 goals for Zlatan this season, what a signing!

[feltmonkey]

That was weird. I'm checking the BBC updates in work. I refreshed the page and it was 0-0, filled a glass of water, refreshed the page again and it went straight to 2-0.

 

I shall spend the second half constantly filling glasses of water and refreshing the page. It's the least I can do.

[Mr Do 71]

MATA!! 

[Liamness]

Second half has been soooo boooorrring

[ckny]

Any word on where Rooney is?

 

Checking the fixtures, we've Watford next Saturday and then due to FA and EFL Cup games our next league game is 4th March against Bournemouth. The wife got us hospitality tickets for the game for my birthday

[Mr Do 71]

Just now, ckny said:

Any word on where Rooney is?

 

Checking the fixtures, we've Watford next Saturday and then due to FA and EFL Cup games our next league game is 4th March against Bournemouth. The wife got us hospitality tickets for the game for my birthday

 

Rooney is ill.

[ckny]

Good.

[Mr Do 71]

1 minute ago, ckny said:

Good.

 

[spork]

Fellaini isn't though!

[Liamness]

Fuchs and Bailly then... lol! Never seen that before.

[smithstock]

1 hour ago, Liamness said:

Apparently that's 20 goals for Zlatan this season, what a signing!

I would love to see all the quotes dug up from the forum numpties who said he couldn't cut it in this league, prior to kicking a ball for Man U. 

 

I'm not a Man U fan, in fact I dislike them, but I've been wanting Ibra to win it from day one. Absolutely unbelievable player, his achievements are ridiculous - no player in the world could do what he has done. His influence and importance in any given team or league is outstanding. He's only overshadowed by those two freaks playing for the Harlem globetrotters in their comfort zone.