Up The City! Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Sleepy1968 said: Agreed. Man Utd had one decent passing attack in the second half which ended when Pogba (I think) let an Ajax player catch him in the box in a very half hearted attempt to win a pen. Also I remember Rashford managed to put a Joe Bryan like cross into the crowd. Apart from the the only thing of note was that most of the Ajax players would walk into our U23 squad. Considering what happened in Manchester only a few days ago are you seriously surprised at the flat performance? I have no connection to Manchester but even I have struggled to be focused at work these past few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 7 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: What are you basing that on? Genuinely interested...or is it another lame condemnation of a public figure without actually knowing them personally? Instinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 If we won the Europa League and Champions League qualification would City fans worry about how we played? If LJ were our coach I'm sure some fans would still complain that we would have performed better with an experienced manager! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Roper Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Wasnt a great match was it ,spent most of the evening watching the cricket tbh after the first 20 mins of watching the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 9 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Well they won so they deserve credit there. But my god how tedious. How very tedious- I saw from 37 mins in and long balls, blanket defence, some impressive counter attacks but my god all that money and how shit to watch. Ajax in their way were little better to watch- I like possession football in general but they were so so slow in possession. Little movement either- now they are young and will grow, first time at this level for any of them. United though with money and experience- you would expect somewhat more. They knew what they were getting when they brought him in, he has always played in the same way. When he joined it was said he will win some trophies, fall out with players and never give youth a chance then leave. Just needs him to leave now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, downendcity said: If we won the Europa League and Champions League qualification would City fans worry about how we played? If LJ were our coach I'm sure some fans would still complain that we would have performed better with an experienced manager! I wasn't really that bothered when we beat Rotherham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 9 hours ago, RedDave said: Man celebrates a good season. What a bastard He can't win, can he? When he doesn't celebrate goals people knock him, when he celebrates a win he's called a cock. I like to see managers celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 49 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: He can't win, can he? When he doesn't celebrate goals people knock him, when he celebrates a win he's called a cock. I like to see managers celebrate. And Tbf no one criticised Conte running and jumping around like he's taken a kilo of cocaine (Loved his joy / enthusiasm) Much rather see a happy Jose than the downbeat moaner he had become at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 9 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Obviously struck a nerve ! A Man U follower I assume Nice finish on the debate. Off-topic there. United fan or not would you rather finish fourth or win the Europa League and still qualify for European competition? Trophies are remembered, final league positioning doesn't unless you finish first. Of course the higher you finish the better it looks but at a point Mourinho re-evaluated his priorities and got it right ultimately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Robin TBW said: Nice finish on the debate. Off-topic there. United fan or not would you rather finish fourth or win the Europa League and still qualify for European competition? Trophies are remembered, final league positioning doesn't unless you finish first. Of course the higher you finish the better it looks but at a point Mourinho re-evaluated his priorities and got it right ultimately. Still not a success, United's aim at the start of the season was to win the league. They were miles off doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournered Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Mourinho has won more trophies in his first season at United than Tottenham and Liverpool have won combined in the last 10 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARJ Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Paul Pogba: the man who gave up winning the Italian League and being in a Champions League final to finish 6th and win the 'mickey mouse' Europa . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 A tougher question may be In terms of an experience and memories Would you rather have been a supporter last season of A). Man U with two trophies , Champs League Qualification but generally dour and turgid football or B) Spurs , no trophies , Champions League Qualification and a season of scintillating football and numerous memorable performances rounded off by scoring 13 goals !!!!!!!! in their last two away games Actually a difficult choice IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, winterbournered said: Mourinho has won more trophies in his first season at United than Tottenham and Liverpool have won combined in the last 10 years.. A fair point Albeit in terms if the 'Big' Clubs two secondary trophies, but still true But having spent ? £300m plus ? in last two years Mind !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournered Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 22 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: A tougher question may be In terms of an experience and memories Would you rather have been a supporter last season of A). Man U with two trophies , Champs League Qualification but generally dour and turgid football or B) Spurs , no trophies , Champions League Qualification and a season of scintillating football and numerous memorable performances rounded off by scoring 13 goals !!!!!!!! in their last two away games Actually a difficult choice IMHO Not really as a Tottenham supporting friend of mine said last night... Fair play you'll remember this season in 10 years more than I will. Football is about winning trophies. Simple as that really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, winterbournered said: Not really as a Tottenham supporting friend of mine said last night... Fair play you'll remember this season in 10 years more than I will. Football is about winning trophies. Simple as that really. Not sure it is that clear cut. United have won a cup for the second rate teams in Europe and a cup that not many take seriously (not even us) Like I said the aim for United is to win the Premier league and the CL every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 59 minutes ago, Super said: Still not a success, United's aim at the start of the season was to win the league. They were miles off doing that. See below for my reply to your post. And the same can be said for the other 5 or 6 who might have won the league but never did this season PS:- Manu actually 'WON' a trophy to qualify, not merely came 4th because Arsenal were useless and Manu gave up. 44 minutes ago, winterbournered said: Mourinho has won more trophies in his first season at United than Tottenham and Liverpool have won combined in the last 10 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: See below for my reply to your post. And the same can be said for the other 5 or 6 who might have won the league but never did this season PS:- Manu actually 'WON' a trophy to qualify, not merely came 4th because Arsenal were useless and Manu gave up. When they realised they weren't catching the teams in the top 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, Super said: Not sure it is that clear cut. United have won a cup for the second rate teams in Europe and a cup that not many take seriously (not even us) Like I said the aim for United is to win the Premier league and the CL every season. We're not in it..!?!? Or am I missing something...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Just now, glynriley said: We're not in it..!?!? Or am I missing something...? League cup! 5 more years GR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 40 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: A fair point Albeit in terms if the 'Big' Clubs two secondary trophies, but still true But having spent ? £300m plus ? in last two years Mind !!!! Hang on 'Big' clubs? really?, big clubs who have won a league cup in each in the past 10 years, against a team that has won 5 premiership titles, 1 FA cup + 3 league cups, 6 charity shields and of course not forgetting the little matter of a champions league trophy and a Europa cup + 1 FIFA club world cup. Ask the fans of Spurs and Liverpool and Arsenal about winning 'secondary' trophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Just now, Super said: League cup! 5 more years GR. Ahhh,! fair do's, as you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 24 minutes ago, Super said: Not sure it is that clear cut. United have won a cup for the second rate teams in Europe and a cup that not many take seriously (not even us) Like I said the aim for United is to win the Premier league and the CL every season. Are you saying that his not the aim of Liverpool, Arsenal or Spurs?. Also let's not forget Real Madrid have just won their first domestic league title for 5 years, if it was that easy perhaps Liverpool might win one after how many years now?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Super said: They knew what they were getting when they brought him in, he has always played in the same way. When he joined it was said he will win some trophies, fall out with players and never give youth a chance then leave. Just needs him to leave now. Well the players he was linked with in the summer means he might be more expressive and expansive. I don't care too much, not my team but to spend so much and produce such crap play...well. Though trophies are the aim I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Are you saying that his not the aim of Liverpool, Arsenal or Spurs?. Also let's not forget Real Madrid have just won their first domestic league title for 5 years, if it was that easy perhaps Liverpool might win one after how many years now?. It is when Liverpool are in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Just now, Super said: It is when Liverpool are in it! Liverpool are in the premier league last time I looked, 27 years is it now, aww bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Liverpool are in the premier league last time I looked, 27 years is it now, aww bless. Yep they certainly need to mount a challenge next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Just now, Super said: Yep they certainly need to mount a challenge next season. And so say the managers of Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Manu and a little team not mentioned so far in this thread called Man City and their wonderful manager who managed to win sweet FA this season as well. The trouble is only one can win the premiership, so the majority will have to contest for the '2nd best silverware' and some in that list + Liverpool have not even managed that very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: And so say the managers of Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Manu and a little team not mentioned so far in this thread called Man City and their wonderful manager who managed to win sweet FA this season as well. The trouble is only one can win the premiership, so the majority will have to contest for the '2nd best silverware' and some in that list + Liverpool have not even managed that very well. Certainly not easy with the spending power of Chelsea United and City these days, also getting the top players to come to Liverpool is not as easy as it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 This season, albeit a poor one performance wise, laid the foundations for success over the next few years. Mourinho needs to make it his own team and when out the dead wood whilst getting them playing attractive football and winning things. Despite it being poor, they did add a couple of quality players, did win three trophies and did qualify for the champions league. I have no doubt they will challenge for the premier league next season and out of all top 6 teams, I would rather see them successful. Yes they have spent big money, but it's teams like Chelsea and Man City who created that problem. In amongst all of that, they continue to play and develop very good youngsters which gets my respect. i hope they bring more world class player to the prem and do well next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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