Well...was not expecting that. Even with our defensive frailties this season, was not expecting that!
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I wasn't the only one on this thread who though Jones as AM was not a good substitution.
The problem is Jones's positioning, vision and passing is no where near the calibre required for that role to replace Anderson.
RVP's shot was a goal... But no referee on this planet would have given the goal simple as it was way too quick. Even slow motion hardly got it in time.
Jones looked alright to be fair
Jonny Evans is the weakest link by far. Responsible for all 3 goals (at least partly), he is really the key reason why we have conceded so many this year. We desperately need Vidic back. I don't see why Evans gets to start ahead of Smalling or Jones either. Rafael made the scapegoat but I guess Fergie was protecting him and didn't want to give the referee a chance of sending him off.
Absolutely crazy game with poor poor defending from both sides. On the Positives, some great interplay between Rooney and RVP. Nice to see Fletcher coming along well. Anderson is an absolute stud but as usual, just when he is rounding into form he gets hurt. Its just a fecking travesty.
Absolutely crazy game with poor poor defending from both sides. On the Positives, some great interplay between Rooney and RVP. Nice to see Fletcher coming along well. Anderson is an absolute stud but as usual, just when he is rounding into form he gets hurt. Its just a fecking travesty.
Half of the season (excitement wise, not overall quality). Awful defending, great attacking. Wouldn't be surprised if this finished like this or 5-3 to us, wi smalling and jones on for Rafael and Anderson. Anderson coming off is a huge loss though IMO. Was in amazing form and was becoming our best midfielder, hope he comes back soon.
I hope we do.. It'll be nervy if we try to see out being just 1 goal ahead. They have shown they can score from set pieces.
I like Jones but why isn't Clevs coming on? TBF anyone would of been pissed coming off that early. Rafa is young, don't blame him being upset.
Good game of cricket this. umpires called it a day due to poor lighting. We win via the Duckworth–Lewis-Ferguson method.
Highly entertaining first half. Though lots of things to be worried over. Defence are all over the place during set pieces and Lindegaard isn't exactly filling me with confidence right now.
Then we have Anderson's back injurry. I expect SAF will have some stern words with a few players during the break. Hopefully we keep the goals flowing and our defence stop conceding
Then we have Anderson's back injurry. I expect SAF will have some stern words with a few players during the break. Hopefully we keep the goals flowing and our defence stop conceding
So we have 4 CBs, a LB, 2 DMs, a LW & 2 CFs.
Nice balanced lineup....
Nice balanced lineup....
Presumably Cleverley is being kept till half time when he'll replace Fletch
agreed
Just this week Fergie spoke about how clean sheets win you titles.
What a crazy 45 minutes this has been.
Please let there be more goals.
Please let there be more goals.
So do RAWK.
Bye bye.
What a load of shit.
Lindegaard shouldn't start if De Gea is fit. Its as simple as that.
God I hope Lindegaard gets subbed at half time. I cant take another half of football like this.
Fletcher has been absolutely diabolical out there in the first half. I can't for the life of me understand why he's been selected ahead of Cleverley for any match that actually matters as things stand.
Quite obvious what game will be first on Match of the Day... West Brom vs Stoke.
they look scared when Rooney has the ball. We should score a couple more at least and finish this off.
So disappointed with Anderson being injured. not shocked though.
Our defense has been shocking...understatement that.
So disappointed with Anderson being injured. not shocked though.
Our defense has been shocking...understatement that.
Shambolic but entertaining half, I have no idea why Jones was chosen to come on for Ando, we could have just used Clevs or brought on Welbeck and moved Rooney more central.
He's not very good in midfield, when we need our midfield to take charge of the game and keep the ball.
I have to agree he is merely a passenger. It's been a really odd half!
Bit harsh that. He's had an iffy game but he hasn't been helped by some very dodgy defending.
I don't get why players who've had a bad game dare to show such disrespect when coming off - hope Rafael isn't in the matchday squad for a few games to teach him a lesson.
Being unhappy is one thing but being a sulky cnut is another, just shake hands, sit in your seat and sulk once you've sat down.
Being unhappy is one thing but being a sulky cnut is another, just shake hands, sit in your seat and sulk once you've sat down.
I have honestly lost count of how many mistakes he makes almost every match we concede.
Obviously the blame doesn't just fall upon him alone. However, we can talk about our slow midfields not protecting the back four all we want..but Evans is no Vidic and we have conceded a shitload with him in the back four.
Haha good point
I remember Fergie from the season review was it 01/02 when he said "At the start of the season I take 4-3 over 1-0, but at the end 1-0 over 4-3"
fecking hell, that was entertaining. I know our defense was pretty shit but this half was really one of those.. 4-3...
Rooney should be more central.
Lindegaard needs to grow a pair and command his area.
Jones should be further behind. Shouldnt be the one just behind RVP.
Lindegaard needs to grow a pair and command his area.
Jones should be further behind. Shouldnt be the one just behind RVP.
I missed the first half. Didnt miss much, huh?
Anderson..why you no stay injury free?
People asking for Cleverley its obvious we need him for the City game now with Anderson looking out for that game, so its sensible to protect him. Also Jones gives us the bonus of being able to defend set pieces.
it was an absolute borefest.
Looking forward to a media shit storm over the introduction of goal-line technology. Or is that saved for England and Chelsea games.
Disagree with Rooney being central, we have no winger on the right side, and we would lack width.
Jones will have to play behind RvP, or maybe Fletcher will be pushed up.
Vidic looked no better when starting this season and I doubt he will come back the same player now on the wrong side of 30 after so long out. He isn't going to make a difference. I dare say we would be conceding more if his showings this season are anything to go by.