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[Vesper 29,206]

Casemiro had one of his worst games since he joined the shitedabbers

most shots on target allowed by Manure at OT since 2005

Edited August 14, 2023 by Vesper

[ZAPHOD2319 4,542]

1 minute ago, Vesper said:

look at how wide open Manure is in MF

#mountfactor

I should have put my quotes here instead of the transfer thread, but ManUre online fans have turned on him in just one game after gloating that they took our best player.

[robsblubot 3,581]

It wasn't only the ref + VAR w/ that ridiculous call. I'm also disappointed with Wolves; you can't dominate a game like they did today and not score at least a goal. That's a very worrying sign for their manager to think about--they are prob expecting a lot from Cunha, but his injury record is worrying.

Yeah this was the time for United to lose points at home to a non-competing side. They now have a week to up their fitness levels and improve their game. 😕 Hopefully a week is not enough because they look "not ready."

Reassuring apathy signs from Ten Hag tho.

[Vesper 29,206]

they desperate need a DMF to help the ageing Casemiro

and Mase ain't it

[robsblubot 3,581]

6 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Casemiro had one of his worst games since he joined the shitedabbers

most shots on target allowed by Manure at OT since 2005

Totally normal for over 30 players... he will need an additional couple of weeks to get to a decent level esp w/ his build. You'd expect the younger folks to be flying high tho, which was not the case. They looked very unfit.... like physically unfit. Mount too.

Edited August 14, 2023 by robsblubot

[Vesper 29,206]

Harry Maguire demands massive £15MILLION pay-off to quit Man Utd for West Ham in huge blow to Ten Hag’s transfer plans

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/23488818/man-utd-transfer-news-harry-maguire-15-million-pay-off/

[robsblubot 3,581]

Should make us think about these long-term contracts doesn't it. Any flop with these contracts will become a nightmare to deal with for years to come. Kepa for example. Isn't Bakayoko still our player eh?

Edited August 14, 2023 by robsblubot

[Fulham Broadway 16,977]

Man United fans protest against Mason Greenwood's potential reintegration into the squad ahead of their first game of the season... with 'spineless' club told 'not to leave the decision up to the women's team'

One banner said -'Don't leave the decision up to the women's team you spineless motherless fuckers''  

[Vesper 29,206]

they gave few players I would take for our squad

André Onana (nor worth the price)
Dean Henderson (he turns 27 this winter, time flies!)
Lisandro Martínez 
Raphaël Varane 
Harry Maguire 🤡
Victor Lindelöf  
Eric Bailly  
Jonny Evans    
Luke Shaw 
Tyrell Malacia (but is really short)
Brandon Williams 
Álvaro Fernandez  
Diogo Dalot  
Aaron Wan-Bissaka  
Casemiro (turns 32yo this winter)
Scott McTominay  
Christian Eriksen   (turns 32yo this winter)
Donny van de Beek   
Bruno Fernandes  
Mason Mount   
Hannibal   
Marcus Rashford   
Jadon Sancho  
Alejandro Garnacho  
Antony 
Amad Diallo knee injury
Facundo Pellistri 
Shola Shoretire 
Mason Greenwood likely leaving the club
Rasmus Højlund  (but not at all for the price they paid, plus he is injured)
Anthony Martial 

[robsblubot 3,581]

Aside from the players selected above,
I would also take Mount but depending on squad balance -- point here is nuanced and demands a long text. Too busy at work for that now.
I'd take Anthony too... I don't think he's good enough yet, but he's got skill, power, pace, and lacks decisions. If, and is a big if, he can improve on that mental aspect, I think he could become a very interesting player.

Edited August 14, 2023 by robsblubot

[Vesper 29,206]

16 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

Isn't Bakayoko still our player eh?

nope

but Sarr still is

[robsblubot 3,581]

13 minutes ago, Vesper said:

nope

but Sarr still is

haha took me a second to remember him... now I'm trying to forget.

Yeah these super long contracts are a new thing... it shows a lot of confidence in the scouting, but it's scary as any player could have his career changed by injuries and whatnot. Especially younger players, because they are still developing physically--some still bulking up--and it's difficult to predict how the joints/muscles will adapt. R9 at inter was the extreme case of that.

Edited August 14, 2023 by robsblubot

[Gundalf 804]

3 hours ago, Vesper said:

the boots

not having a laugh

they are too effective on the grip and thus the players lock up and twist m' tear knees, hamstrings, etc

Probably

Here is another one:

 

[NikkiCFC 8,084]

4 hours ago, whats happening said:

as soon as mount left the pitch they scored.

In 5 of 7 games he played for United with him on the pitch they didn't score. But in 4 of these 5 games they scored when he was replaced or didn't start. In other 2 he didn't had goal contribution as well. Obviously they look better without him. But nothing we didn't knew it would happen. 

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

So no penalty against united this season...

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Karen Carney all have Chelsea finishing 5th. (@SkySportsPL) #CFC

[NikkiCFC 8,084]

4 hours ago, xPetrCechx said:

Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Karen Carney all have Chelsea finishing 5th. (@SkySportsPL) #CFC

I say only City and Arsenal finishing over us is acceptable. 

[Vegetable 830]

So, getting United 3 points costs the ref being sidelined for one game. PGMOL sending serious message here 😂