Clevemayer 764 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 7: Mikel once on the field, was fine. I expect that level from him EVERY game - but we don't get it every game. So anyone posting in the Mikel thread as I write this "THIS IS WHY HE'S UNDERRATED", I want to poo on you. 2 big errors which led to 2 Man Utd counter-attacks happen within the space of 5 minutes; the first of which he didn't even try and make up for. He just stood there, watching. Manager: 4.5/10Team: 6.8/10MOTM/Mata: 8/10.poor looser leif.. really I really like you're post in any regret... but can't you just give credit due to where it belongs?... Mikel was excetionel, yes he lost the ball two times, that time he didn't get back, the defense was packed with players... the second time he ran his socks off... he didn't make a stupid tackle, he closed the passing range for his counterpart down so the team could get reorganzied... pleaze...and this was the first time since robbie when the team infront of him played like they had to do... and he can't do it right for ppl with you're mindset, if he plays safe he is awfull slowing down, if he plays with more risk to what he is capable of... he loses TWO times the ball (made I belive 5 Interceptions on the field at least, but you don't count them I think)... and you slam him again?Has he put A mask with kalous awfull teeth on?anyway... Hazard MotM Mata tremendous... Mikel alsofor me today:Mata = godMikel = archangelHazard = Luzifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Be a man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Credit where it's due, Rafa changed the game with his subs, but you could argue that Hazard and Mikel should have started. Both were fantastic. But we really should have finished it today. We had the momentum and chances. We shouldn't have added yet another game to our hectic schedule. De Gea was of course world class yet again against us. But the question is, will Ferdinand face retrospective action over this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y1M6oWUsRXIReally doubt that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Like i said before the game, we don't need Lampard in a game like this. He can play against Arsenal and all the teams below them, but in the really big games we need Mikel protecting the back four and Ramires' energy. Mata, Hazard and Oscar are more than capable of getting the goals and giving out the assists in Lamp's place.On the game, very poor start but i knew there was something in the game for us because we kept getting into good positions but just couldn't pick out the final. Great 2nd half though, now a must to beat them at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinineUltra 1,170 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 What a game, a thriller to be honest. Second half was great, I enjoyed it very much - always something going on, rarely a dull passing game in the middle. Many might not want to admit but Rafa subs were great, every single one of them brought something to our game, except Torres against Ba - both of them were very isolated but Ba seemed to work harder in defending. Very unlucky to concede the soft goals we did and also wondersave by De Gea after Mata brilliantly brought down the ball and wrong footed the defender, shame really. Replay at Bridge, with a positive and supportive atmosphere I can see us snatching it. Keep the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Mikel was excetionel, yes he lost the ball two times, that time he didn't get back, So how was he exceptional? Both errors lead to big chances for United. You then go on to mention that this is the first time Mikel has had the players playing in front of him etc. since RDM as if it's the reason for him playing better today. Surely if he's as good as you and others on here make him out to be, he should be playing at this level regardless who is in front of him or where he's deployed, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We were clearly the better team throughout 90 mins. Gave away two extremely soft goals, other than those, ManScums were absolutely shit.BTW wtf was that?! That fucking imbecile Ferdinand hit Torres deliberately?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 well done lads very proud of that second half performance, Hazard is just a don simple as that, very unlucky not to get the win in the end we play like that on Thursday we will piss past that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwa 78 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Massive draw, proud of the boys to perform like that when under 2-0 at Old Trafford. Should of won it though, since I am sure we will lose at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinineUltra 1,170 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Proud of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keikoismad 162 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We played a very good second half and for those doubting it: Hazard is MOTM, there should even not be a voting system for this one. Period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Credit where it's due, Rafa changed the game with his subs, but you could argue that Hazard and Mikel should have started. Both were fantastic. But we really should have finished it today. We had the momentum and chances. We shouldn't have added yet another game to our hectic schedule. De Gea was of course world class yet again against us. But the question is, will Ferdinand face retrospective action over this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y1M6oWUsRXIReally doubt that..Lol Torres so scared like a little girl. Any other player would have pushed back ferdinand or said something to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I am so fucking angry that Mata ball didnt go in! Proud of the boys, cant wait for the replay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 whens the Replay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevemayer 764 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 So how was he exceptional? Both errors lead to big chances for United. You then go on to mention that this is the first time Mikel has had the players playing in front of him etc. since RDM as if it's the reason for him playing better today. Surely if he's as good as you and others on here make him out to be, he should be playing at this level regardless who is in front of him or where he's deployed, no?really why don't you go on with my post? like I said poore looser...whe had more than only two errors from Oscar, Moses, Chech, Ash Luiz and Cahill, seriously...he was exceptional because the players moved in and around and he COULD spread the ball and he DID... thats the difference...oh yeah right, he can make a pass to a player in front of him... if he.... isn't there... yeah you're right... he should turn and twist from our box to the opponents... run two times back to ours and theyres make four pirrouettes... and then score...grow up leif... he was top today... and he hs been often... I wish he has more consistency like you do... because this is the level he can get always out of his locker... and he is still better for what I think of him... so in this extend youre right and I fully agree.. he has to be more consistent in what he does... but you clearly could see the difference...have you ever played in the midfield and had nobody infront of you? did you? I did for more then 7 years as a holding mid... and its fucking hard if nobody tracks back and demands the ball from you.. because YOU are ALWAYS under pressure you have to get rid of the ball as soon as you can... and WHEN can you do so? right if there is somebody you CAN give the ball to... this is the basic one two you will leanr with the first year schoolars... so plz. leif... really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hazard MOTMSome freaking fight from the boys, opposite of that nonsense against steau beucharest.Ramires got better when lampard got off, especially as he was now the attacking player in the pivot.Mazacar + Ba = 2nd half peformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 A fucking joy to watch second half. deserved to win. Utd out of ideas, chelsea with the answers. If we play like that every game from now on, there's hope for us yet. but one game at a time, lets take the positives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Things I have learned today. a)I agree the Mikel-Ramires is our best pivot for these kind of big games against teams that play fast, direct football like City & Utd. Nonetheless, the Rami-Mikel pivot can only be a stopgap with the limitations Mikel got in running and passing and rambo got in skill and passing, we have to replace them. .Awful from Cech at the first goal, some alarming signs from him this season, maybe it is not too early to call back Courtois....c)2nd goal can always happen, Luiz minorly at fault, cos he either has o leave it or clear it, both he could have done without that detrimental consequences. Luiz+Cahill simply both are too error prone, but Ivanovic is not innocent either + Terry is declining (still he has to play these games). I feel we need to BUY another CB s.o. really reliable here. d).We probably the best team in the league technically but there are some players who simply have to work on their basic skills. Ramires and Moses are only in their team because of their physical attributes but it is never too late to work on its weaknesses. It's not they are too bad technically completely, as they boht have their moments, but both have to work on their technical relaiblility. e).Dave (yet) and Demba Ba are actually not that good.f) Lamps as a sub would be far more valuable in this match than from the beginning. Imagine we started Mikel and would have thrown in Lamps instead of Torres, we would have had a much bigger chance of getting that winning goal. He should start big matches against teams like Bayern, Barca or Arsenal where his experience, organisation and distribution from deep is more valuable than cover from Mikel or running from Ramires (in the pivot)g) Hazard, Mata are so classy when the team is defending like Utd today, the world will be stunned next year when we can unleash them in even better form under a better manager, hopefully in the CL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We have to give credit to Rafa for his subs, you could argue Mikel and Hazard should of started but it's always good to have players on the bench who can change the game.If RDM made those changes we would all be praising him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Where are all those who claimed Chelsea will get obliterated ?One fine performance, even superb in the 2nd half. The best I have seen in months.Energy saved vs Bucharest but used today. Great subs by Rafa too.If Chelsea can play as well as today, no problem to cream those mouthy Romanians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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