Simon79

This will be seen in three ways, those who are seemingly in the Pearson ‘ out ‘ brigade, who will use it one way, those in the Pearson ‘ in ‘ brigade, who will say he’s said nothing wrong & those who just see it as it is, which is obviously strange. Has anyone ever heard another manager comment on a substitution/formation change & referenced an opposition player not running? Bizarre thing for Nige to comment on. That will be Khadras motivation for the away game sorted, unless Nige convinces him to come here in January obviously! COYR

Remember watching that goal on my VHS tape of 100 great goals I got for Christmas. COYR

That was how I saw it when watching it on Sky, just couldn’t get his foot around it enough. COYR

Think it was the Sky one. Did raise an eyebrow when I heard it. COYR

Thought he did a good job for the team yesterday in the middle of the park, against a well drilled midfield. Only thing I would say, is that his set pieces could be better. He will have dips though, he’s young & he’s playing in the most difficult position on the park in my opinion, in the most competitive league in the world. COYR

Just before half-time, the free kick? Outnumbered 2 to 1, someone let their man go. I agree his delivery could be better at times, but I would definitely say the movement in the box could be so much better. Remember one point yesterday, Conway & Semenyo both going to the front post, a lack of communication, a lack of playing together, who knows, but you can get a lot of tap-ins arriving at the far post late. He also had a big part in the goal yesterday. COYR

Yeah, I actually think his hold up play under pressure for a fairly slight guy is very good, his awareness beyond that is also very good. Uses his body well & has a good touch. Think he’s in his last year of contract, will be interesting to see what happens there, obviously on reduced wages though. COYR

You could well be right. I noticed Nige giving him some encouragement first half! I’m surprised Wells hasn’t had many mentions in other posts & topics. COYR

Absolutely, thought Wells was very good today. His movement was good & his partnership with Conway was yet again evident. Semenyo was reactionary I throughout. COYR

Pring grew into the game I thought, a few sloppy passes to start with, but gained confidence as the game grew & all 3 at the back did very well come the end. Regarding Jay, don’t think he got beat 1 v 1 all game (something Nige has mentioned recently ) & he gets touch tight quickly. Would personally have Jay over Pring in that left back/wing back position, but it’s good competition for them both. COYR

I said before the game when the lineups were announced that I fancied Vyner to play centrally & thought he’d be the vocal organiser. I watched him closely first half & he didn’t stop talking to Pring & Tanner, he really stepped up to the plate. I actually thought that was the most organised I’ve seen us at the back, against a team that will try & pull you about. Has been having a good season so far, but today stepped up another level. COYR

Round pegs in round holes. How many times do we all moan about that? Fair play to Nige, give them a chance, it’s up to them to take it! COYR

We will see, not so sure on him picking a pass. Semenyo at the moment seems better when he doesn’t have time to think! Will be an interesting watch, I do like the look of that front 3, whichever way they play. COYR

Was thinking Vyner in the middle, gives us as much balance as you can get with that back 3. Also Vyner is the most vocal of that 3, hopefully steps up to the plate, because I actually think he’s done well this season, despite some of his detractors on here! Fairly quick back 3 also? COYR

3-4-1-2 I would say. With Conway playing in behind ( Weimann role ). I actually like the look of it. Always the optimist! COYR

Think there is a number of factors, firstly I don’t think we were really ever creating a lot, but we were clinical. Naismith took a lot of stick for some of his bloopers, but maybe people are starting to see how important he was to our overall performance & the way he seemed to get others to up their games. He also broke the lines/press constantly, this then creates more overloads/options moving forward. I also think we’ve lost some energy in the midfield, Williams too many games? James coming back in slows us down? Massengo’s energy being a loss? Then up front I think to me it looks like we’ve tried to get Semenyo in the starting eleven too quickly, this has then interrupted partnerships & we seem to of lost our balance a bit. So all in all, for the reasons above, I think we are creating less & we weren’t creating a lot before, but we were clinical. COYR

Have just seen that myself. Oddly written story, the headline is as you say it. Then in the story it says how Ronaldo was frustrated because of Ten Hags decision not to put him on! Not like the media to put a headline grabbing statement before a fact! COYR

Has he refused to come on as a sub? Totally disrespectful actions from him though. It’s a shame if he tarnishes his reputation with the United fans over the next few months. Should of been dealt with in the summer. He should of been let go & this would not all be still happening. Unfortunately for Ten Hag, this is overshadowing the best United performance I’ve seen for quite some time. COYR

Until they start winning again & I’m sure they’ll all calm down then! COYR

Maybe I’m to positive, but with a bench like that, I’d say top 10 is not unrealistic. What’s that saying? Only as strong as your bench? COYR

That is a strong bench mind. Surely we can all agree on that? Give me some hope! COYR

Am I the only DaSilva fan? Wouldn’t have him as a ball boy? Massengo has been awful? Glass half empty at the moment isn’t it! COYR

Awful? Birmingham away he was not good by all accounts, was anyone? But I think he’s done ok from the games Ive seen. Can see both sides of the story with regards the contract/selection situation. COYR

Did you? I thought his movement was poor, along with Conway. I thought that ran throughout the team today. No urgency, no zip in the passing, no combinations & poor movement. Looks to me like our energy has gone & that was one of our biggest assets a few weeks ago. COYR

I think you can probably take that quote whichever you want, depending if you want to beat him with his quote’s or not. I think most fans with a slight understanding of the game would be able to work out what he’s talking about. Quite often hear people talking about Xg on here & generally it’s well received, but suddenly this quote is beyond people! Would say he’s seemingly doing a good job, which would be the same as Sunderland in most peoples opinion. COYR