v Leicester (A) PL - 01.09.22 - 20:00 K.O

[Sméagol]

And like fguaw said, one step at a time. Defense already looks miles better and we clearly miss some more quality players but we will start improving in attack soon I feel.

[Stew]

Sept 1, 2022 20:36:36 GMT Deez said:

I bet there's a load of backslapping on the United board about signing Martinez, but why wasn't he signed first week and ready to start for the first league game.

Guarantee at least one of those games would have had a much better scoreline in at least one of those if not both.

I presume you mean Casemiro?

[GeniusCantona]

Ronaldo has to start against Arsenal. He came on and instantly made us a threat going forward. Antony probably starts on the bench but could come on and make a difference as a substitute.

[Stew]

I’m not sure if it’s because some people were so keen to write him off but I’d expected a lot more praise for Bruno. The guy was really good again tonight.

[Paul]

Sept 1, 2022 21:04:27 GMT Sméagol said:

And like fguaw said, one step at a time. Defense already looks miles better and we clearly miss some more quality players but we will start improving in attack soon I feel.

Aa they say Rome wasn't built in a day. But its looking promising so far.

[Monty]

Happy to see us grind out results like that. Last season we would have folded. But we need to improve before the next match. We'll lose to Arsenal if we play like that.

[Paul]

Sept 1, 2022 21:06:18 GMT Stew said:

I’m not sure if it’s because some people were so keen to write him off but I’d expect a lo5 more praise for Bruno. The guy was really good again tonight.

The thing I love about Bruno and something he doesnt get nearly enough credit for is his work rate. He might give the ball away a lot but he also runs endlessly to win it back aswell. There's so much more to his game than creating chances.

Thought he stood out more when Ronaldo came on.

[king nothing]

Missed a lot the season so far, so tonight was first full game. Barring injury, that should seriously be our back line. Martinez, as bestie's dad says, is going to be a legend. Love Malacia, his energy is phenomenal.

[king nothing]

Also, seeing the defence congratulate Dalot on saving a corner. Fuck you slab head. Wouldn't happen with that fucker on the pitch.

[fergiegiveusawave]

Sept 1, 2022 21:06:18 GMT Stew said:

I’m not sure if it’s because some people were so keen to write him off but I’d expected a lot more praise for Bruno. The guy was really good again tonight.

I guess it's because I don't think he was really good. Attitude spot on but as our creative midfielder, he's still far too wasteful IMO.

What I would say though is that there's been no stability in that area of the pitch, behind or around him. Get Casemiro starting with Eriksen, who by the way is looking class in that deep lying playmaker role, and a settled forward line and I'd hope he'll find more consistent performances from an attacking sense.

[Diablo Rouge]

I see Martinez's height was a major issue once again.

[traffordbrown]

Sept 1, 2022 21:13:09 GMT king nothing said:

Also, seeing the defence congratulate Dalot on saving a corner. Fuck you slab head. Wouldn't happen with that fucker on the pitch.

I was watching the game with my wife and I commented on that. Fantastic team spirit.

[fergiegiveusawave]

Martinez getting most of the praise out of the CBs but fuck me Varane was class tonight. He's like Rio, an absolute Rolls Royce of a centre back, so calm and commanding. Him and Martinez are just a perfect combination.

[Paul]

Sept 1, 2022 21:14:37 GMT Diablo Rouge said:

I see Martinez's height was a major issue once again.

Just not good enough is he 😏

[safariRed]

Feet firmly on the ground.


Another Decent win and 2 cleans sheets away from home.

Our defence seems dependable but it'll definitely be weighed this Sunday.