Haven't been watching, but it sounds like a repeat of Sunday for United so I suppose this probably still applies:
By n8 dogg Go To Postthis makes him a bad coach.I don't think so. A few seasons of underperformance shouldn't wipe out a solid résumé of what came before.
At this stage it's obvious that Ten Hag won't succeed at United. His message is stale and he isn't getting the best from his players. Can easily see him succeeding elsewhere though.
Fire him today.
Or not. Who cares. Season's been over for weeks now, which is ironic because it's barely October.
Or not. Who cares. Season's been over for weeks now, which is ironic because it's barely October.
First half classic Eth-Utd, no one that can win a ball back and you slowly end up in own 16. Second more organised, more forward (pressure), same time more Porto counters.
Overall fair result imo
& Marcus injured or tactical sub?
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AZ not good enough 2nd half, Williams to good. And Twente should have won, 2 points dropped.
Overall fair result imo
& Marcus injured or tactical sub?
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AZ not good enough 2nd half, Williams to good. And Twente should have won, 2 points dropped.
Hopefully a draw is enough to keep Ten Hag in the job a bit longer, I want him to atleast hold out until we play them.
By Cleff Go To PostI don't think so. A few seasons of underperformance shouldn't wipe out a solid résumé of what came before.yh,
At this stage it's obvious that Ten Hag won't succeed at United. His message is stale and he isn't getting the best from his players. Can easily see him succeeding elsewhere though.
Dead man walking.
The mood is not good and it has seeped into the mentality of the players. The two CBs are his guys and its just not working.
the midfield badly lacks pace and when we get countered on....its a madness.
By Cleff Go To PostI don't think so. A few seasons of underperformance shouldn't wipe out a solid résumé of what came before.
At this stage it's obvious that Ten Hag won't succeed at United. His message is stale and he isn't getting the best from his players. Can easily see him succeeding elsewhere though.
Not recognising the qualities and weaknesses of a squad largely built under your regime, and being unable to coach them to be better, is the sign of a bad coach.
Usain Bolt could not cover the space our CMs are required to cover.
I often think about Benitez's short blanket analogy for defence and think about how ETH has invented the shortest blanket that also has large holes in it.
I often think about Benitez's short blanket analogy for defence and think about how ETH has invented the shortest blanket that also has large holes in it.
What a terrible week for Spain. Only Barcelona and Athletic Club have won which means that Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Girona, Real Sociedad and Betis have all lost.
you don't need a midfield when your front 5 press aggressively, preventing the opposition's buildup
*player breaks the press and runs unchallenged 60 meters from their own midfield into our box*
wait, they can do that?
*player breaks the press and runs unchallenged 60 meters from their own midfield into our box*
wait, they can do that?
By Scum Go To PostWooden. Noooo!98th min Jesus 😔
I know we are not supposed to.
But we need to talk about Bruno.
the pendulum is swinging from asset to liability.
But we need to talk about Bruno.
the pendulum is swinging from asset to liability.
By n8 dogg Go To PostNot recognising the qualities and weaknesses of a squad largely built under your regime, and being unable to coach them to be better, is the sign of a bad coach.I just think that's too binary. He isn't going to succeed here. But he has been good elsewhere and at times here as well.
bruno is still easily our best player
can't defend eth this hard and lay it on bruno when the whole team isn't working
can't defend eth this hard and lay it on bruno when the whole team isn't working
By Dazenheimer Go To PostI know we are not supposed to.Has had a very bad start to the season but for stepping up for the last 3 years hopefully its just bad form+no confidence+team playing shite as a whole.
But we need to talk about Bruno.
the pendulum is swinging from asset to liability.
Also doesn't help the only competition he seems to have is a crock
By inky Go To Postbruno is still easily our best playerI agree fully. Bruno is doing what he's instructed to do with 100% effort, as always.
can't defend eth this hard and lay it on bruno when the whole team isn't working
By Kidjr Go To PostWhat was the analogy?
Basically your defensive blanket isn't big enough to cover absolutely everything and you therefore have to be smart and dynamic about where and how you leave your defensive weak spots.
By inky Go To Postbruno is still easily our best player
can't defend eth this hard and lay it on bruno when the whole team isn't working
Exactly, I'd draw zero conclusions about player quality with how the team is right now. All set up to fail with maybe the exception of Onana who can't really be horribly coached out of position.
US coverage really making a lot of Rashford being hooked at half. Is he injured? They don't seem to have an explanation.
By Crusher Go To PostQuality player but we really don’t need him.There are times where the system would probably work better with Mount in there.
I just don't understand how they can't get someone like Bruno to perform as part of a midfield 3. He runs his ass off, maybe its more positioning discipline he lacks.
Hopefully another coach will be able to bring a setup that works both for him and the team. Nobody has looked good the last 12 months other than Mainoo and Garna.
I think Bruno is frustrated, things keep not improving at the club and nothing really changes.
He is a bit emotional, I remember a video of him breaking a door when we lost away at Boavista.
Bruno isn't the issue, winning the cup last season was probably the worst thing that could have happened to United because it gave the impression that maybe Ten Hag could still improve when it's clear to everyone that he has reached his limit, it's all going to be downhill.
He is a bit emotional, I remember a video of him breaking a door when we lost away at Boavista.
Bruno isn't the issue, winning the cup last season was probably the worst thing that could have happened to United because it gave the impression that maybe Ten Hag could still improve when it's clear to everyone that he has reached his limit, it's all going to be downhill.
Don't let this bald demon make you turn on the one guy who has given his heart and soul to the club over the past 4 years
By Killer7 Go To PostHas had a very bad start to the season but for stepping up for the last 3 years hopefully its just bad form+no confidence+team playing shite as a whole.His style is far too chaotic and he loses possession too often in key areas.
Also doesn't help the only competition he seems to have is a crock
he's a fantastic player - but in high-pressure situations - the dude is not cool at all.
I want the Bruno that plays for Portugal.
Feels like Bruno is over compensating, wants to do to many things because he cares to much as a cpt. when things don't go well.
Needs to keep it simple, to many bad passes last few matches. Red cards were both unlucky, should not have been given and cannot blame him for that.
Needs to keep it simple, to many bad passes last few matches. Red cards were both unlucky, should not have been given and cannot blame him for that.
By Killer7 Go To PostThere are times where the system would probably work better with Mount in there.
I just don't understand how they can't get someone like Bruno to perform as part of a midfield 3. He runs his ass off, maybe its more positioning discipline he lacks.
Hopefully another coach will be able to bring a setup that works both for him and the team. Nobody has looked good the last 12 months other than Mainoo and Garna.
He’s chaotic, and his passing has not been good either with poor completion %, poor amount of key passes. So you have chaos with little bite and average off the ball contribution.
Was saying during the summer the play was to sell him and bring in a more complete midfielder.
By KimoSan Go To PostUS coverage really making a lot of Rashford being hooked at half. Is he injured? They don't seem to have an explanation.
Keeping him fresh for Sunday, apparently - all part of the plan! 💪🦐⛩️⛩️
Good news lads we just have to endure another 7 months of this and then we might bumblefuck our way into a cup final.
By Cleff Go To PostI don't think Ten Hag is a bad coach either. Think it's more like he has wedded himself to the idea of what his side should be and hasn't actually taken into account the weaknesses of his players.Fuck me man 💀
Seen enough of his Ajax side and United in the first season to show he's a tactically astute coach that knows how to get his team to perform. The last 14 months has been an exercise in folly.
He isn't a bad coach, he just, 3 seasons in, can't assess the strengths and weaknesses of a squad he built!
Some old school international players leading the way today.
Jorge Valdano scored 4 times in the 1986 World Cup for Argentina, including in the final.
Hans van Breukelen was part of the 1988 Netherlands Euros team, saving a penalty in the final.
Silvio Marzolini was part of the 1966 Argentina World Cup team and was included in the team of the tournament.
Oct 4
Jorge Valdano scored 4 times in the 1986 World Cup for Argentina, including in the final.
Hans van Breukelen was part of the 1988 Netherlands Euros team, saving a penalty in the final.
Silvio Marzolini was part of the 1966 Argentina World Cup team and was included in the team of the tournament.
Oct 4
Villa up next. Our only chance is for Onana to carry us again and to knick a goal on the counter.
Can only hope our next coach can fix what's broken in midfield especially. So many problems stem from there. We've inverted Dalot to give more stability in possession and it sort of works. But it causes problems elsewhere.
Now Rashford is left isolated on the wing and hasn't a player to make runs to draw defenders away. Martinez moves to left back when Dalot inverts and he just doesn't look as comfortable marking that space either.
Can only hope our next coach can fix what's broken in midfield especially. So many problems stem from there. We've inverted Dalot to give more stability in possession and it sort of works. But it causes problems elsewhere.
Now Rashford is left isolated on the wing and hasn't a player to make runs to draw defenders away. Martinez moves to left back when Dalot inverts and he just doesn't look as comfortable marking that space either.
Diarra v Fifa: Some transfer rules break EU law - top court
Fifa rules which govern the way some football transfers work break the European Union's laws, the highest European court has found.
A long-running legal battle between ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra and Fifa has ended with the European Court of Justice finding in favour of the former player.
Diarra's legal team successfully argued that the world governing body's current system contravenes EU laws regarding freedom of movement of players and competition between clubs.
The court's judgement says that, by refusing to provide Diarra with an international transfer certificate for a proposed move to Belgian club Charleroi in 2015, Fifa demonstrated that its rules "impede the free movement of professional footballers wishing to develop their activity by going to work for a new club".
"The rules have as their object the restriction, and even prevention, of cross-border competition," the judgement reads.
The court has determined that Fifa should not be able to use the international transfer certificate system to prevent players moving and working where they choose.
Parts of Fifa's current transfer rules will have to be revised to remain valid in the EU.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjwdydnl3w0o.amp
Fifa rules which govern the way some football transfers work break the European Union's laws, the highest European court has found.
A long-running legal battle between ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra and Fifa has ended with the European Court of Justice finding in favour of the former player.
Diarra's legal team successfully argued that the world governing body's current system contravenes EU laws regarding freedom of movement of players and competition between clubs.
The court's judgement says that, by refusing to provide Diarra with an international transfer certificate for a proposed move to Belgian club Charleroi in 2015, Fifa demonstrated that its rules "impede the free movement of professional footballers wishing to develop their activity by going to work for a new club".
"The rules have as their object the restriction, and even prevention, of cross-border competition," the judgement reads.
The court has determined that Fifa should not be able to use the international transfer certificate system to prevent players moving and working where they choose.
Parts of Fifa's current transfer rules will have to be revised to remain valid in the EU.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjwdydnl3w0o.amp
By Dazenheimer Go To Post🤣🤣🤣🤣😭New excuse for Ten Hag unlocked
Breh can never eat again.
By Cleff Go To PostVilla up next. Our only chance is for Onana to carry us again and to knick a goal on the counter.
Can only hope our next coach can fix what's broken in midfield especially. So many problems stem from there. We've inverted Dalot to give more stability in possession and it sort of works. But it causes problems elsewhere.
Now Rashford is left isolated on the wing and hasn't a player to make runs to draw defenders away. Martinez moves to left back when Dalot inverts and he just doesn't look as comfortable marking that space either.
Man when Cleff is sounding defeated, you know it’s bad.
By bud Go To PostDiarra v Fifa: Some transfer rules break EU law - top court
Fifa rules which govern the way some football transfers work break the European Union's laws, the highest European court has found.
A long-running legal battle between ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra and Fifa has ended with the European Court of Justice finding in favour of the former player.
Diarra's legal team successfully argued that the world governing body's current system contravenes EU laws regarding freedom of movement of players and competition between clubs.
The court's judgement says that, by refusing to provide Diarra with an international transfer certificate for a proposed move to Belgian club Charleroi in 2015, Fifa demonstrated that its rules "impede the free movement of professional footballers wishing to develop their activity by going to work for a new club".
"The rules have as their object the restriction, and even prevention, of cross-border competition," the judgement reads.
The court has determined that Fifa should not be able to use the international transfer certificate system to prevent players moving and working where they choose.
Parts of Fifa's current transfer rules will have to be revised to remain valid in the EU.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjwdydnl3w0o.amp
It's not nearly as sweeping as the BBC is making it sound. The facts of Diarra's case are quite complex.