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@nikstorey_
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· Dec 7
Amorim is an excellent coach who will come good. But for now, 2 things:
1. Being absorbed in another club (Sporting) he was unlikely to have the right knowledge of player ability here. But his research in the weeks leading up to the job should’ve been much more in depth
#mufc
1. Being absorbed in another club (Sporting) he was unlikely to have the right knowledge of player ability here. But his research in the weeks leading up to the job should’ve been much more in depth
#mufc
And finally, as I’ve said from the FA Cup Semi final last season onwards, you simply cannot start Hojlund in a match of this stature.
There isn’t a PL cfwd in there. He offers nothing. In and out of possession. Ruben has had an obsession with him.
Huge errors. Football is that simple.
#mufc
There isn’t a PL cfwd in there. He offers nothing. In and out of possession. Ruben has had an obsession with him.
Huge errors. Football is that simple.
#mufc
May 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
And finally, as I’ve said from the FA Cup Semi final last season onwards, you simply cannot start Hojlund in a match of this stature.
There isn’t a PL cfwd in there. He offers nothing. In and out of possession. Ruben has had an obsession with him.
Huge errors. Football is that simple.
#mufc
There isn’t a PL cfwd in there. He offers nothing. In and out of possession. Ruben has had an obsession with him.
Huge errors. Football is that simple.
#mufc
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Ugarte isn’t on his game at the moment but the corollary is Lindelof in and Amad to R10.
Interesting options!
But I’d go with the above and minimise risk against a high press
Interesting options!
But I’d go with the above and minimise risk against a high press
May 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ugarte isn’t on his game at the moment but the corollary is Lindelof in and Amad to R10.
Interesting options!
But I’d go with the above and minimise risk against a high press
Interesting options!
But I’d go with the above and minimise risk against a high press
Rant incoming.
Postecoglou got the big decisions right and Ruben did not.
Udogie over Spence.
Richarlison over Son.
3 man centre to dominate Bruno/Cas (just as Chelsea and West Ham did)
Postecoglou got the big decisions right and Ruben did not.
Udogie over Spence.
Richarlison over Son.
3 man centre to dominate Bruno/Cas (just as Chelsea and West Ham did)
May 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Rant incoming.
Postecoglou got the big decisions right and Ruben did not.
Udogie over Spence.
Richarlison over Son.
3 man centre to dominate Bruno/Cas (just as Chelsea and West Ham did)
Postecoglou got the big decisions right and Ruben did not.
Udogie over Spence.
Richarlison over Son.
3 man centre to dominate Bruno/Cas (just as Chelsea and West Ham did)
May 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I’d have played Saka and Odegaard high and central in second half. Saka just ahead in something of a false 9. He’s been taken out of the game by Mendes
Merino back into midfield, Martinelli and Trossard flanking
Got to try and break the mold when playing such a tactical side
Merino back into midfield, Martinelli and Trossard flanking
Got to try and break the mold when playing such a tactical side
April 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I’d have played Saka and Odegaard high and central in second half. Saka just ahead in something of a false 9. He’s been taken out of the game by Mendes
Merino back into midfield, Martinelli and Trossard flanking
Got to try and break the mold when playing such a tactical side
Merino back into midfield, Martinelli and Trossard flanking
Got to try and break the mold when playing such a tactical side
That goal is squarely on Amorim.
Shaw should not be instructed to pass horizontally left in that scenario
And - I should say - Dorgu is making slow decisions on the ball *again*
Shaw should not be instructed to pass horizontally left in that scenario
And - I should say - Dorgu is making slow decisions on the ball *again*
April 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
That goal is squarely on Amorim.
Shaw should not be instructed to pass horizontally left in that scenario
And - I should say - Dorgu is making slow decisions on the ball *again*
Shaw should not be instructed to pass horizontally left in that scenario
And - I should say - Dorgu is making slow decisions on the ball *again*
Loved the ‘calm down’ from Rice.
They drew 1-1 against a dominant United side who sit 14th and handed the title to Liverpool on a silver platter in February
They drew 1-1 against a dominant United side who sit 14th and handed the title to Liverpool on a silver platter in February
March 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Loved the ‘calm down’ from Rice.
They drew 1-1 against a dominant United side who sit 14th and handed the title to Liverpool on a silver platter in February
They drew 1-1 against a dominant United side who sit 14th and handed the title to Liverpool on a silver platter in February
What is the consensus on #WhiteLotus so far?
February 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
What is the consensus on #WhiteLotus so far?
De Ligt looks like he’s had 12 rounds with Mike Tyson.
Crazy to see
Crazy to see
February 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
De Ligt looks like he’s had 12 rounds with Mike Tyson.
Crazy to see
Crazy to see
That second goal is incredibly bad from almost all areas of the park. Poor ball by Bruno, Casemiro too high for second ball, De Ligt’s positioning is legitimately terrible and allows the ball in behind.
Icing on the cake was Maguire lack of awareness 🙃
#mufc
Icing on the cake was Maguire lack of awareness 🙃
#mufc
February 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
That second goal is incredibly bad from almost all areas of the park. Poor ball by Bruno, Casemiro too high for second ball, De Ligt’s positioning is legitimately terrible and allows the ball in behind.
Icing on the cake was Maguire lack of awareness 🙃
#mufc
Icing on the cake was Maguire lack of awareness 🙃
#mufc
De Ligt costing us again with his positional awareness, or lack thereof - which is his worst trait by a long stretch.
February 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
De Ligt costing us again with his positional awareness, or lack thereof - which is his worst trait by a long stretch.
Casemiro needs to come off. So far off the pace.
Agree with Neville that Bruno right side OOP isn’t working. Need Zirkzee on the ball more and Dorgu/Dalot need to be more ambitious.
Agree with Neville that Bruno right side OOP isn’t working. Need Zirkzee on the ball more and Dorgu/Dalot need to be more ambitious.
February 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Casemiro needs to come off. So far off the pace.
Agree with Neville that Bruno right side OOP isn’t working. Need Zirkzee on the ball more and Dorgu/Dalot need to be more ambitious.
Agree with Neville that Bruno right side OOP isn’t working. Need Zirkzee on the ball more and Dorgu/Dalot need to be more ambitious.
Kudos to Moyes btw. Both Harrison and Iroegbunem impacted the game. Harrison won the majority of his duels, constantly probed, played some awesome balls in.
TI was very direct in his movement when he came on and crucially got the flick on for the assist. #everton
TI was very direct in his movement when he came on and crucially got the flick on for the assist. #everton
February 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Kudos to Moyes btw. Both Harrison and Iroegbunem impacted the game. Harrison won the majority of his duels, constantly probed, played some awesome balls in.
TI was very direct in his movement when he came on and crucially got the flick on for the assist. #everton
TI was very direct in his movement when he came on and crucially got the flick on for the assist. #everton
Slot sent off. He and van Dijk not stopped all game in the ear of the officials. Genuinely ridiculous.
February 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Slot sent off. He and van Dijk not stopped all game in the ear of the officials. Genuinely ridiculous.
Pickford rightly annoyed with himself. Stays stagnant for too long when Branthwaite clears in front of him. Cant get up and over in time. #eveliv
February 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Pickford rightly annoyed with himself. Stays stagnant for too long when Branthwaite clears in front of him. Cant get up and over in time. #eveliv
Really impressed with Zirkzee progression
His off the ball work better than we’ve had for some years from a front man
5 tackles tonight in just 22 mins. You can’t imagine how hard that actually is
#mufc
His off the ball work better than we’ve had for some years from a front man
5 tackles tonight in just 22 mins. You can’t imagine how hard that actually is
#mufc
February 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Really impressed with Zirkzee progression
His off the ball work better than we’ve had for some years from a front man
5 tackles tonight in just 22 mins. You can’t imagine how hard that actually is
#mufc
His off the ball work better than we’ve had for some years from a front man
5 tackles tonight in just 22 mins. You can’t imagine how hard that actually is
#mufc
February 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
That was genuinely terrible from United. We’ve seen some poor first halves - Spurs and Forest come to mind - but there was nothing there. And in every zone.
#mufc
#mufc
February 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
That was genuinely terrible from United. We’ve seen some poor first halves - Spurs and Forest come to mind - but there was nothing there. And in every zone.
#mufc
#mufc
If it didn’t escape Rio you know it must be a problem.
If we don’t sell Rasmus soon, the issue would not just impact our playing style and success on the field but could equate to huge financial loss, as there won’t be any realistic buyers.
Right now only Serie A could work
#mufc
If we don’t sell Rasmus soon, the issue would not just impact our playing style and success on the field but could equate to huge financial loss, as there won’t be any realistic buyers.
Right now only Serie A could work
#mufc
January 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
If it didn’t escape Rio you know it must be a problem.
If we don’t sell Rasmus soon, the issue would not just impact our playing style and success on the field but could equate to huge financial loss, as there won’t be any realistic buyers.
Right now only Serie A could work
#mufc
If we don’t sell Rasmus soon, the issue would not just impact our playing style and success on the field but could equate to huge financial loss, as there won’t be any realistic buyers.
Right now only Serie A could work
#mufc
You see Amorim making fab progress each game (check the Mazraoui instruction tonight for eg) but you also see a major floor in his thinking every other game.
To start the Dane ahead of Zirkzee tonight where holding the ball up is more crucial than usual = bonkers
#FULMUN
To start the Dane ahead of Zirkzee tonight where holding the ball up is more crucial than usual = bonkers
#FULMUN
January 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
You see Amorim making fab progress each game (check the Mazraoui instruction tonight for eg) but you also see a major floor in his thinking every other game.
To start the Dane ahead of Zirkzee tonight where holding the ball up is more crucial than usual = bonkers
#FULMUN
To start the Dane ahead of Zirkzee tonight where holding the ball up is more crucial than usual = bonkers
#FULMUN
Too much hype on Toby, sadly. He doesn’t receive the ball well, and too often behind advanced CM opponent. Doesn’t use half turn well and doesn’t check space around him well. Holds on too long, often running it too far. Doesn’t anticipate attacks and often late to the challenge. Passing is simple.
🔴 How close are Manchester United to qualifying?
🧤 What was Jack Butland doing?
🧐 How did Collyer and Bayindir do?
🔵 How big a performance was this from depleted Rangers?
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social and Jordan Campbell analyse Manchester United 2-1 Rangers ⤵️
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🧤 What was Jack Butland doing?
🧐 How did Collyer and Bayindir do?
🔵 How big a performance was this from depleted Rangers?
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social and Jordan Campbell analyse Manchester United 2-1 Rangers ⤵️
bit.ly/40s3fok
Manchester United 2 Rangers 1 – How close are Amorim’s team to qualifying? What was Butland doing?
Analysis of Manchester United's victory over Rangers
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January 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Too much hype on Toby, sadly. He doesn’t receive the ball well, and too often behind advanced CM opponent. Doesn’t use half turn well and doesn’t check space around him well. Holds on too long, often running it too far. Doesn’t anticipate attacks and often late to the challenge. Passing is simple.
Quite obvious why Maguire replaces De Ligt but Rio, a generational CB talent, can’t understand it.
January 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Quite obvious why Maguire replaces De Ligt but Rio, a generational CB talent, can’t understand it.
Garnacho is a beautiful player. Yes, some temperamental/ sensitivity with his mindset but he’s so clever, so relentless …. selling him would be right up there with the gaffe of selling Stam
#mufc
#mufc
January 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Garnacho is a beautiful player. Yes, some temperamental/ sensitivity with his mindset but he’s so clever, so relentless …. selling him would be right up there with the gaffe of selling Stam
#mufc
#mufc
Amorim: “I told them at HT to close the middle. Play wider earlier. We have to keep the ball. You see Rasmus wants to turn straight away but we have to keep it. Good possession and the simple things is the key to progress…”
#united
#united
January 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Amorim: “I told them at HT to close the middle. Play wider earlier. We have to keep the ball. You see Rasmus wants to turn straight away but we have to keep it. Good possession and the simple things is the key to progress…”
#united
#united