UncleRed

No thanks, I remember my posts and never once called it a masterclass. Just said it was great concentration from all the players involved. We all know why you thought that, and it has nothing to do with my posts.

No I’ve not once considered it a masterclass, just again, what you want me to think of it as. ‘Listen’

The defending certainly wasn’t shite in my opinion. Striker could of been offside on the goal, would need a clearer view than the picture on here. Not one person on here is calling it a masterclass. Maybe that’s what you want to read and not what you’re actually reading.

Except nothing would have changed, there would have been no impact. If you want to analyse a game the same way you analyse every other game, and do it equitably, you have to take in all the parameters leading into and about the game. Which I think most folks have on here and you haven’t. Just my opinion.

Trying to out think the opposition is what all managers do. And trying to make it difficult for the opposition? That’s called defensive strategy I believe, what all coaches do, even the very best. Just a question, what if he kept the 433 formation and we dropped points. What would your reaction be then? Nothing wrong with a proactive change, as long as it takes the game to the opposition? I’m afraid you massively overrate this squad. What about a change that sees out the game and results in 3 away points? A footballing side was asked to play football, and failed.

It’s not the same for everyone else though? We’ve played one more than some teams in our league and we had 3rd and 4th round replays. Think. Please.

Would of thought it was pretty obvious.

Constantly chasing the ball? But you keep question why we sat in and defended for 45 minutes? Make your mind up. Chasing the ball would be if we did what you wanted them to do and counter press. Instead we sat deep and minimised movement and relied on concentration levels, which were superb from the starters and the bench.

People on here post questioning the desire of the fans, and sometimes suggest they’re happier when they lose, and angrier when they win. Can see why now

Playing football is tiring in general I think, but not having to sit on the half way line and do 40-50 yard doggies is substantially energy saving. Clearly doesn’t seem like you have.

Played badly how so? Not having a threat going forward? Obviously. But the whole 11 played well in defending a two goal lead and making sure we got over the edge. Would of been a clean sheet if there wasn’t an unfortunate deflection. More of that effort please lads.

You played football before? If so what type of football because that is baffling. Having experience in doing so at any level you’d realise that. Not like this is the first time in history a football team on Earth has sat back because they’re tired, and winning btw.

Literally replied to my post asking questions about my opinions in which the answers are in the post.

Give Carrick credit? I don’t see where I’ve given Carrick credit. He got out coached today in my opinion. LM set up to hit them early whilst we had the energy in the legs, then sit back when the fatigue kicked in. So you’d be right in saying no Dave.

Unfortunately decisions can’t be made with hindsight. What if they kept a back 4 and boro came out the gates flying and scored early on, having momentum for 40 minutes and LM has to change tactics on the fly from the dugout. Instead, anticipating a good coach in Michael Carrick isn’t gonna let a repeat of the first half happen. And changes tactics at half time where he has around 15 minutes to get messages across and make sure the players get everything on board and rely on our best side of this team, Defending. I can’t believe some people will find any little thing to try and moan about, especially when you look at the schedule the players had and what actually just happened. WINNING away to boro fgs.

As I mentioned in the matchday thread. Some people think having a “good” performance is dominating the ball for 90 minutes and the opposition keeper making 10+ saves. Not being 2-0 up away from home and defending the lead against a team who on paper, should be substantially higher than us in the league. Theyve also had 6 days rest instead of 3, and did zero travelling since the Chelsea game. If you thought Carrick wasn’t going to make sure they came back out after half time completely different then that’s just ignorant. We were never going to carry on playing 433 and go end to end like we did the first half. Especially when you look at the schedule and travelling contrast between both teams. Defending has been our reliable strength so far. I don’t think it’s stupid with the said parameters to rely on this and see if you could grind out the result. Happy for the travelling fans.

Sometimes I think half of you are on a wind up on here. Mental.

Some people think having a “good” performance is dominating the ball for 90 minutes and the opposition keeper making 10+ saves. Not being 2-0 up away from home and defending the lead against a team who on paper, should be substantially higher than us in the league. Theyve also had 6 days rest instead of 3, and did zero travelling since the Chelsea game.

Loved the formation, TGH and Anis were superb in that midfield four. Going to have plenty of depth for that midfield box to keep things fresh. Plenty of interchangeable players. Can see why LM been waiting for Mccrorie to switch formations, looks like he’s gonna be a machine going forward and backwards. Brilliant from the whole 11.

Makes no sense. We move on.

Why say “also” then? Not looking for a slight, just find it strange how someone has to refer to a new manager as the new guy and not his name. Especially on a fan forum for that club.

By new guy, are you referring to Liam Manning?