The Official Manchester United Thread [Vol 5]

The Official Manchester United Thread [Vol 5]

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Northbloke

643 posts

218 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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1. So Leicester are dirty? OK then let's have a look:

http://www.espnfc.com/barclays-premier-league/23/s...

Leicester in 14th place with 48Y and 3R...4 below ManU in 10th with 61Y and 1R.

So nope not dirty then.

2. Leicester don't play much football.

Well they have the most creative player in the league and deserved Player of the Year in Mahrez (17 goals, 11 assists) and Vardy has equalled Van Nistelroy's record for most goals in consecutive games and also a good chance to win Goal of the Season (volley against Liverpool).

So wrong again.

3. Displays a superb level of bitterness and jealousy

It would seem so.

laugh

(Vardy can be a bit of a tit though!)




ORD

18,086 posts

126 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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It's so depressing that nobody can have a discussion without getting nasty and personal.

Have you actually watched Leicester play? I would give 2-3 penalties against them every game for fouling during corners. They are one of the most consistently cynical teams in the PL.

mr sagman

1,718 posts

235 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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ORD said:
It's so depressing that nobody can have a discussion without getting nasty and personal.

Have you actually watched Leicester play? I would give 2-3 penalties against them every game for fouling during corners. They are one of the most consistently cynical teams in the PL.
frown Would you like a pint of bitter to go with your sour grapes.. Such a sad sad loser.

Adam B

27,142 posts

253 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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ORD said:
Have you actually watched Leicester play? I would give 2-3 penalties against them every game for fouling during corners. They are one of the most consistently cynical teams in the PL.
Huth is dirty but he is Mother Theresa next to that scumbag Fellaini.

Most teams have one or two - get over it

ORD

18,086 posts

126 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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Fellaini is a disgrace. Not cynical so much as simply brutal and vicious! He should be sent of in most games.

Wacky Racer

38,099 posts

246 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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ORD said:
City in particular have embarrassed themselves.
Yes, only won the League cup and one game away from The Champion's league final, as well as fourth in the league.

Not a great season, but we would certainly have taken that ten years ago.

Pep to come in shortly...all the dead wood out, the future's bright.

Well done Leicester btw, nice to see an underdog upset the big boys.

Wacky Racer

38,099 posts

246 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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United have the dirtiest player in the premiership....Microphone.

Wombat3

11,968 posts

205 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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Wacky Racer said:
United have the dirtiest player in the premiership....Microphone.
Did you watch the Spuds v Chelski game?

jammy_basturd

29,776 posts

211 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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One game vs a career.

berlintaxi

8,535 posts

172 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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ORD said:
Did I miss the memo about having to pretend Leicester are the Second Coming? They're a dirty, park the bus team with a lot of fairly unpleasant players (including National Treasure Vardy).

Horrible teams have won the PL before, but none anything close to Leicester for not playing much football and being cynical off the ball. We all know this but most of us seem to have decided to turn a blind eye to it and jump on the bandwagon with the BBC fairy tale narrative.

Bugger all to do with being a Utd fan. If Spurs won the PL, I would be pleased as punch for them - a great young team that plays good football.

The big story this season is how every other team has managed to be so bad that Leicester are going to win the league. City in particular have embarrassed themselves.
Bloody hell, what is happening in the world, I actually agree with something ORD has written.

ORD

18,086 posts

126 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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Wacky Racer said:
Yes, only won the League cup and one game away from The Champion's league final, as well as fourth in the league.

Not a great season, but we would certainly have taken that ten years ago.

Pep to come in shortly...all the dead wood out, the future's bright.

Well done Leicester btw, nice to see an underdog upset the big boys.
4th in the league despite having easily the best team and easily the best squad. Not very impressive.

greygoose

8,224 posts

194 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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ORD said:
Did I miss the memo about having to pretend Leicester are the Second Coming? They're a dirty, park the bus team with a lot of fairly unpleasant players (including National Treasure Vardy).

Horrible teams have won the PL before, but none anything close to Leicester for not playing much football and being cynical off the ball. We all know this but most of us seem to have decided to turn a blind eye to it and jump on the bandwagon with the BBC fairy tale narrative.

Bugger all to do with being a Utd fan. If Spurs won the PL, I would be pleased as punch for them - a great young team that plays good football.

The big story this season is how every other team has managed to be so bad that Leicester are going to win the league. City in particular have embarrassed themselves.
You seem to epitomise the spoilt fan of a top team, style matters above all and everyone should play some Barcelona fantasy football to be worthy of winning the league. The reality for most fans of teams outside the old top four is that there is the constant worry of relegation and a win is a win. Seeing Leicester win is good for the romantic belief that anyone can win no matter the odds and for once money doesn't matter, it probably won't happen again in my lifetime but good on them for sustaining it over the season.

franki68

10,330 posts

220 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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ORD said:
Did I miss the memo about having to pretend Leicester are the Second Coming? They're a dirty, park the bus team with a lot of fairly unpleasant players (including National Treasure Vardy).

Horrible teams have won the PL before, but none anything close to Leicester for not playing much football and being cynical off the ball. We all know this but most of us seem to have decided to turn a blind eye to it and jump on the bandwagon with the BBC fairy tale narrative.

Bugger all to do with being a Utd fan. If Spurs won the PL, I would be pleased as punch for them - a great young team that plays good football.

The big story this season is how every other team has managed to be so bad that Leicester are going to win the league. City in particular have embarrassed themselves.
City have been poor in the league this season,but they could win the Ecl,honestly if Ronaldo isnt fit I fancy city to make the final and then anything is possible.

dsmith1990

1,247 posts

145 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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ORD said:
I would give 2-3 penalties against them every game for fouling during corners.
Smalling and Rojo are just as bad! All teams do it

jammy_basturd

29,776 posts

211 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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franki68 said:
City have been poor in the league this season,but they could win the Ecl,honestly if Ronaldo isnt fit I fancy city to make the final and then anything is possible.
I really can't see City getting past either Atletico or Bayern.

chrisb92

1,051 posts

123 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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No excuses next year. A title charge is a must.

How Morgan, Albrighton, Vardy, Drinkwater, Huth, Simpson to name but a few have won the league is beyond me and my footballing imagination. Just shows what a manager can do by playing the best style to fit the players he has. ORD, why would Leicester try and play god football when they are much better equipped for counter attacking? I bet if Leicester had continued the way they started they would have dropped off big time. Instead they are champions and we are lingering in 5th/6th with s like Depay putting in no effort whatsoever.

Cie

18,752 posts

192 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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jammy_basturd said:
One game vs a career.
Actually, after reading the Totnum thread last night and today, Fellaini is just showing a bit of passion and fight. Apparently.

Adam B

27,142 posts

253 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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chrisb92 said:
ORD, why would Leicester try and play god football when they are much better equipped for counter attacking? I bet if Leicester had continued the way they started they would have dropped off big time. Instead they are champions and we are lingering in 5th/6th with s like Depay putting in no effort whatsoever.
Well said. Utter nonsense calling the new champions "dross" and whinging they don't try and play flowing attractive football like teams assembled with £500M so that teams who actually have spent £500M (rather than £23M Leicester squad) can beat them and win the title instead.

NailedOn

3,114 posts

234 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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chrisb92 said:
Just shows what a manager can do by playing the best style to fit the players he has. .
This.
Versus LVG who can field up to 7 outfield players out of their natural positions.
I think he drians the life out of our players so that they stop playing naturally because they are confused by his instructions.
Maybe Ranieri could have won the title as United manager?
He would certainly have got more out of the squad than LVG.

Challo

10,043 posts

154 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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Adam B said:
chrisb92 said:
ORD, why would Leicester try and play god football when they are much better equipped for counter attacking? I bet if Leicester had continued the way they started they would have dropped off big time. Instead they are champions and we are lingering in 5th/6th with s like Depay putting in no effort whatsoever.
Well said. Utter nonsense calling the new champions "dross" and whinging they don't try and play flowing attractive football like teams assembled with £500M so that teams who actually have spent £500M (rather than £23M Leicester squad) can beat them and win the title instead.
Agree as well. Just shows what a good manager can actually do with the players at his disposal. Even when Vardy was injured/suspended they still got results and had to change the style of play. Leicester are more than a counter attacking team, and in parts have played some very good football and comfortably scored 3 and 4 goals in a game.

They have defenders who just defend, mildfielders in Kante and Drinkwater who do the simple things, work had and allow players like Mahrez and Vardy to do the damage. Well deserved win and makes a mockery of so called superstars commanding big transfer fees and huge salaries.
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