Probably Pogba being so good.
The one thing that pleases you most since Ole took over
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- Our attacking football
- Seeing the players enjoy playing again
- Seeing the players enjoy playing again
One thing?
One thing i noticed is that we have our right back in opponents penalty box missing one on one chances since Ole taking over.
They are a lot I am happy for right now.not seeing us defend for our lives against mid table oppositions,not reading through the cafe and seeing silly excuses made for Mourinho's failings(even when it was obvious he didn't give an f about the club),being excited to watch pogba,matic,Sanchez and rashford again,and most of all having a manager who actually knows his job is to coach and get the best out of his players and not to criticize and distance himself from them and the club just to protect his reputation.
Without doubt it's that we're now setup to get the best out of our players.
There was something very wrong when teams like Wolves and Watford came to OT and dominated the game and that was due to Mourinho's 9 men behind the ball and counter attack tactics
Now we're setup in a way that if we loose a game its going to be because we've been beaten by a better side or had an off day. We certainly shouldn't be going into games against the likes of Newcastle worried anymore as in truth if we play to our anywhere near our potential we should beat them comfortably
Ole might not be good enough to win titles but we shouldn't need Pep in the dugout to beat the likes of Brighton, West Ham and Derby
There was something very wrong when teams like Wolves and Watford came to OT and dominated the game and that was due to Mourinho's 9 men behind the ball and counter attack tactics
Now we're setup in a way that if we loose a game its going to be because we've been beaten by a better side or had an off day. We certainly shouldn't be going into games against the likes of Newcastle worried anymore as in truth if we play to our anywhere near our potential we should beat them comfortably
Ole might not be good enough to win titles but we shouldn't need Pep in the dugout to beat the likes of Brighton, West Ham and Derby
I think this sums it up for me. Its hard to know how much of our improvement is coincidental with the level of our opposition but regardless I have been actively looking forward to our next match for the past few games.
The 'I cant wait for them to play again' feeling. After not bothering watching them at all in the last 3 games under Mr toxic, I cant believe how Ole has transformed them in just 1 match to being the complete opposite of how they were. I'm looking forward to tonights match and the big test against Spurs with excitement, rather than trepidation. Long may it continue!
Evening games for you guys are early morning (4am) for me - first time since Sir Alex left that I am considering getting up it.
The feeling of looking forward to games rather than it being a chore is great.
The feeling of looking forward to games rather than it being a chore is great.
What I like best under Ole is we now seem to start games on the front foot. We will need to learn to defender better, that's true, but that's not the same as being 'defensive orientated' from the get go, which was Mourinho's default position.
Ole doesn't really need to worry too much about attacking, we have the players, the speed and the flair, but allowing the mid field to play as we have been doing in these first three matches, will be tested when we play stronger teams. As indicated above, I feel Ole needs to get us to defend better, but without having a nine man defence or park the bus mentality.
Ole doesn't really need to worry too much about attacking, we have the players, the speed and the flair, but allowing the mid field to play as we have been doing in these first three matches, will be tested when we play stronger teams. As indicated above, I feel Ole needs to get us to defend better, but without having a nine man defence or park the bus mentality.
Yeah but I’m just so good Rashford’s showing his quality again. He could be an absolute world beater in the right environment, so it’s a huge plus he’s playing like this now.
There is a few things because it’s not just one thing
1 - we playing a brand of football that we should never abandon, we skinning cats with knives, not spoons
2 - we building the team around DDG, Shaw, pogba, martial and rashford, we promoting youth. You know it sounds positive when he’s building it around the best players, while Jose tried building the side around fellaini, matic and lukaku
3 - we pressing again, passing it quicker and side has options
4 - This is the cherry on the cake, we make a sub, who does ole turn too? Not fellaini, but perrera. That for me is the symbol of this management team, that they are now abondoned thst type of player. We playing lions, not Giraffes
1 - we playing a brand of football that we should never abandon, we skinning cats with knives, not spoons
2 - we building the team around DDG, Shaw, pogba, martial and rashford, we promoting youth. You know it sounds positive when he’s building it around the best players, while Jose tried building the side around fellaini, matic and lukaku
3 - we pressing again, passing it quicker and side has options
4 - This is the cherry on the cake, we make a sub, who does ole turn too? Not fellaini, but perrera. That for me is the symbol of this management team, that they are now abondoned thst type of player. We playing lions, not Giraffes
So refreshing to see a polite man answering media questions with courtesy and a smile. Massive contrast to the atmosphere Mourhinio created.
Just the more entertaining, attacking style of play. It's so much more like United.
Finally I cant wait to watch a match, also attacking football and good attacking combinations !
I love that he has returned Manchester United to me. If it's not our time right now then so be it but whilst we are waiting, at least our club is back in the hands of those that know and embrace the values.
Our boy Rashford 
that the manager genuinely loves the club & the fans love the manager. Feels nice knowing that the manager thinks he is blessed to be managing United and not that United is blessed because it is being managed by him
I think it has to be Pogba looking world class. He makes such a difference to the team when he’s playing well.
Passing out from the back
It used to infuriate me seeing our back four and De Gea smash it long for Lukaku/Fellaini all game.
It used to infuriate me seeing our back four and De Gea smash it long for Lukaku/Fellaini all game.
Just enjoying us trying to win games because of how good we are, and not focussing on how to contain the opposition and then thinking about ourselves.
And the fact Ole comes out and says this is a squad full of talented players as opposed to a manager highlighting the weaknesses of our team in public. Mourinho is essentially the reason for our pathetic defence this season, he made them feel uneasy and lacking in confidence because he outed them as a weakness in public.
And the fact Ole comes out and says this is a squad full of talented players as opposed to a manager highlighting the weaknesses of our team in public. Mourinho is essentially the reason for our pathetic defence this season, he made them feel uneasy and lacking in confidence because he outed them as a weakness in public.
Pogba making Jose look like a washed up turd has been fun
But looking forward to matches again has been main thing
But looking forward to matches again has been main thing
For me, it’s been Rashford. He was the sole bright light during Mourinho’s last few weeks, and he’s gone up a level since.
I am loving that we look to score even in injury time, despite enjoying comfortable leads. Its no longer time wasting, sitting back and inviting pressure, nor is it Fellaini coming on as a substitute to preserve the lead due to the incoming aerial bombardment.
A few, can’t just pick one...
- We don’t hoof anymore
- The team plays higher up the pitch and presses
- No negative subs trying to see out the game camped on our own box (Fellaini, Darmian etc)
- We don’t hoof anymore
- The team plays higher up the pitch and presses
- No negative subs trying to see out the game camped on our own box (Fellaini, Darmian etc)
I just look forward to games now. Players are playing UTD's and Ole's philosophy and the fans are re-united by the looks and sounds of it. I have even applied for PSG for me and my son as well as re-taking the vip package that I was previously offered and gave back, thank you board for reinstating my desire to come back to OT and watch the team I love, reinvent themselves.
Our goal difference four games ago was zero. Now it's +11.
If it's not going to plan, we don't just bring Fellaini on and pump it up to him.
Players expressing themselves and pushing forward.
The pressing is something that is a joy to watch. We're all over them as soon as we lose the ball. We have created so many good chances when we break high on the pitch.
I love football again.
I watched every United game this season, but I could probably count on one hand how many games I've watched as a neutral. You know when your team is doing so poorly you just want to avoid football in general?
Now because we're in a better place, I am able to watch and enjoy other games again. It's still grim that certain other sides are doing very well, but feck it, we're back on track (hopefully) and I can watch football til my heart is content again.
I watched every United game this season, but I could probably count on one hand how many games I've watched as a neutral. You know when your team is doing so poorly you just want to avoid football in general?
Now because we're in a better place, I am able to watch and enjoy other games again. It's still grim that certain other sides are doing very well, but feck it, we're back on track (hopefully) and I can watch football til my heart is content again.
Being able to watch post-match analysis/interviews, read the sports section of newspapers, listen to football podcasts and watch MOTD again.
I never understood the wanking over Mourinho being rude to the media. It was crass and childish, not something that should have been applauded.
It really was!
For me it's the pressing and rhythm. We're playing quicker all across the pitch.
The feeling of malaise towards football in general is gone. Seeing the likes of Rashford, Pogba, and Martial enjoying themselves is infectious - you can't help but feel good watching them
Probably just seeing a united team that looks enthusiastic and fun again.
Honestly I know it might not last but it doesn't matter in this instant, because this isn't just a Mourinho thing. It's the first time I can say that about our team in about 7 years, even if it does just turn out to be for 4-5 games.
Even the last couple of years under Ferguson we seemed to meander through games looking borderline disinterested. Seeing us go at the throat of the opposition is very refreshing
Honestly I know it might not last but it doesn't matter in this instant, because this isn't just a Mourinho thing. It's the first time I can say that about our team in about 7 years, even if it does just turn out to be for 4-5 games.
Even the last couple of years under Ferguson we seemed to meander through games looking borderline disinterested. Seeing us go at the throat of the opposition is very refreshing
The fact we can string a few passes together under pressure without resorting to hoofing it up the pitch.
His intelligence and soft skills i.e. his EQ.
A goal doesn't change how we play.
Previously if we went ahead we'd immediately switch to more defensive, if we went behind we'd throw fellaini up the pitch and start pumping it to him.
Now we're going out to play with the same attitude from first to last minute and I love it
Also, Oles little face
Previously if we went ahead we'd immediately switch to more defensive, if we went behind we'd throw fellaini up the pitch and start pumping it to him.
Now we're going out to play with the same attitude from first to last minute and I love it
Also, Oles little face