22 Aug 2026 20:45:38
One game but questions.

Firstly, is that the new style and tactics that has been worked and coached all summer?

Second. Tactically we were terrible, we gave them space to cross the ball, time after time. Why? Should be closing this down yet stood off them, played into their hands. Then didn’t even change it. Shambolic coaching.

Third. Motivation. Call it what you want but that was lethargic rubbish, players were not trying. Is that because the6 don’t believe the tactics, is that what United is now? Slow slow slow.

Four. Started with no striker, waited til half time and then brought on the malcontent Rashford. You have to wonder if his reintroduction into the squad has had a negative impact? Question whether you like it or not. What did we not start with someone up front? Shambolic.



Five. Bruno didn’t want to know. Does he want to go? That was not a captain. People do not seem able to look beyond stats for assists but don’t look at performance.

Six. Did the decision makers not think about the points from the first two games? Sat there patting themselves on the back for getting the price down on Baleba, yet we had our only striker on the bench without a minute preseason. Not having a second striker is amateur. Players need integrating.

Last. We were clueless on how to create anything, what is the pattern of play, what is different from when ETH was in charge? Today was Southgate football without attacking, what do Wilcox and Berrada think of lucky to get nil against Hull as a performance?

Totally unacceptable.

1.) 22 Aug 2026
22 Aug 2026 21:36:42
Can't really disagree with that.... But Im just numb now. Utd just never seem to be ready for start of season, always look unfit and crap. This season is no different.

2.) 23 Aug 2026
23 Aug 2026 08:24:33
On the nail, Red Man.