Other than set pieces they've done nothing in terms of attack, there's no point keeping Carrick at CB when he can play midfield and offer some creativity.
Manchester United vs. Blackburn Rovers
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Other than set pieces they've done nothing in terms of attack, there's no point keeping Carrick at CB when he can play midfield and offer some creativity.
He got nothing wrong.
Berbatov off, Anderson on. We need something in midfield.
Agree. I can't see why we're not doing that to be honest.
the ref has had a good game so far imho
he's got all the big decisions right
he's got all the big decisions right
Think it was tongue in cheek TBH.
It showed the angle he seen it from, was an absolute stonewaller.
Not a good half of playing at all. We are playing very sloppy.
Replace Rafael with Anderson.
Please can Carrick play in midfield? Is that too much to ask?
Feed the pog
If we play like we did in the last 5 mins we'll beat them 2-1/3-1, if we play like we did for the other 42 mins we might get a draw but not much else. Tempo's poor, movement's poor, no intensity or urgency. I think Park and Rafael have done ok in the middle but the forwards have been poor, Welbeck's wasted out wide IMO. Anderson on for Berba, Nani on the left, Valencia on the right, Rafael to RB, Welbz up top.
Is Valencia playing RB while Rafael sits in midfield
Have to say I'm loving this
You still loving it?
We're still creating chances, we've got this. Nani has had a few, Chica snatched at a few, how did they keep Jones' effort out.
Come on united.
Come on united.
Weird atmosphere. The players AND the fans don't seem particulaly arsed so far.
Berbatov as his infuriating worst!! This is why he will always be seen as an under-achiever at United.
The whole team has been playing as slow as berbatov does, fecking agony to watch
This is one of our worst display, so frustrating to watch.
And Berba why the hell you pull Samba shirt in the box?
And Berba why the hell you pull Samba shirt in the box?
All these injuries were going to bite eventually, just a surprise it's this game. A defeat here and the title looks a lot harder to win.
We will win. Nani has been our MOTM so far.
I hate the complaints of "game raising", are teams just supposed to roll over for us? We've been poor, they've defended well and gotten lucky on the break - we need to improve, not complain about Blackburn playing better than normal
It's his general attitude - the fact that we have two yellows and them none is ridiculous.
Oh, and we should have had a penalty, but heh "he wasn't in control of the ball" so you're allowed to shoot him if you want.
He missed a blatant deflection off Carrick/Jones from a Blackburn shot. Gave a goal kick instead of a corner.
Also, he's a bit card happy for us.
3 - 1 to us is my prediction. one of Fergies inspirational talks at half time to get things going...
i like the sound of that!
Also we don't need any subs yet. None at all. We're still the better side, they had a goal out of nowhere and defended like feck.
Frustrating.
Frustrating.
Disgraceful and gutless performance so far.I mean it's not as if Blackburn are playing well, very fecking disappointing so far.Rafael in midfield .....Why ?
i dont understand playing rafael who is a right back in midfield and valencia a midfielder at right back - its madness.
if we get a decent midfield together in the second half to keep possession and create chances we'll get a result.
if we get a decent midfield together in the second half to keep possession and create chances we'll get a result.
Park and Rafael in CM says it all really...
Where is the logic with that, wouldn't it not be wiser to put Valencia in midfield and Rooney on the bench as a precaution...
Simply idiotic decisions!!
Where is the logic with that, wouldn't it not be wiser to put Valencia in midfield and Rooney on the bench as a precaution...
Simply idiotic decisions!!
You can't help but think Ferguson (team selection) and players (performance) have taken Blackburn lightly.
Pathetic stuff.
Pathetic stuff.
Did he say it was? Utd's shite performance does not absolve a ref of criticism.
We may have to bring on big fat Anderson, midfield has left a lot to be desired so far...
Nope
Still think we've enough out there to turn it around. Just need to move the ball faster
That what I thought.
That's a fecking foul on Berbatov before the pen.
Are Giggs and Rooney injured? If they are, then I cannot believe our luck.
If they aren't, then leaving them out entirely looks a more foolish and arrogant decision with each passing minute. Putting out such an experimental line-up with no quality backup on the bench is stupid and reeks of arrogance; as if we had a divine right to win, regardless of how many of our players play out of position.
If they aren't, then leaving them out entirely looks a more foolish and arrogant decision with each passing minute. Putting out such an experimental line-up with no quality backup on the bench is stupid and reeks of arrogance; as if we had a divine right to win, regardless of how many of our players play out of position.
Rafael and Park in midfield
Also feck off insulting Berbatov and celebrating if he scores. He's nowhere near the worst player out there, and he's been amazing recently.
Who have we got on the bench?
Park & Rafael aren't working in MF at all... need to get Carrick in there or even Anderson if he's fit enough. I've a feeling if we inject a little pace we'll tear them apart.
Last few minutes were a bit more like it, reckon the players knew they had a rocket coming at half time.
Terrible half but when you're playing a winger and young RB in CM you can't expect much more.
Last few minutes were a bit more like it, reckon the players knew they had a rocket coming at half time.
Terrible half but when you're playing a winger and young RB in CM you can't expect much more.