07 Dec 2019 21:04:43
Well, that was an interesting and gratifying week. Some will say that City and Spurs were not at the top of their games, but that would do a disservice to United's defense and defensive midfielders who were very effective at stifling both teams' attacks. Then, when given time and space, the forwards have sufficient pace to cause any team problems at the back. They do seem now to be playing as a team, which is the essence of counter attacking football, where the runs off the ball are as important as those into space and correctly weighted passes. An excellent performance today, even better than Wednesday.

Clearly we can compete against the top teams. We have beaten City, Spurs, Leicester and tied with Liverpool, the only points they have dropped all season. Now we need to develop the capacity to beat the lesser teams, the ones that rely on a packed defense and physical superiority. That should point the club to the type of midfielder we need to acquire - someone who can unlock a tight defense. Ed002 has said Pogba is off, but that is a role, further up the field, that he could potentially fill and no doubt contribute a number of goals to boot. Failing that, Erickson would not be a bad choice but only if he is fully committed and isn't treating us as a reluctant but well paid home of last resort. If the club has learn anything it must surely be that we need players who contain their egos and are 100% committed to the club, the team, the manager, coaching staff and the fans.

1.) 08 Dec 2019
08 Dec 2019 11:34:15
Good debate on the live chat about Pogba. I wouldn’t pick him again, I’d ship him out and get as much as we can for him. He may be able to play at 10 but he doesn’t have Jesse’s energy or commitment. He could replace Fred but agin he doesn’t have the energy or stamina and he loses the ball too often, something Fred seems to have fixed.

If everyone knows he wants to leave then he doesn’t get on the team, send a message that says you’re either committed or you’re not.