Micky

It's not about adapting, the form might return, although years are not on his side. It's about the money, we were (rightly in my opinion) not willing to meet what he wanted, and therfore opted to let him leave. And for the money we got, let's face it, whether you love Les or not, good business really. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

I think the bottom line is, with a little bit of hindsight (and pushing fans emotions aside), the club (big bad Les) were actually spot on in their decision to let Fonte go. Given the form he's shown at his new club, I'm not so sure that he is a big miss for us. Don't get me wrong, he was a great player for us, but the fact remains (and always will) no player is bigger than the club. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

They did, took over 40,000 fans to Wembley, so the fan base is still there, but they are not willing to commit to the club because they have been so badly mismanaged. Can't say I blame them either to be honest. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

You are of course right, I stand collected. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

Your first two words are correct, you should have stopped there.

I'm not quite so sure that it was as easy as you make out here, but in principle I agree - it was much easier to show progress with Everton than it was with us. Whether we like it or not Ron is a very good manager, but that said most half decent managers would have been able to improve on what Martinez achieved with them. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

We've been awful all game, fill your boots..... Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

Don't, just don't.... Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

He's a kid, with the full glare of the media upon him, set there by the man who really should be protecting him. Situation not helped by some pundits (with united connections) happy to add to the criticism he has already received. Most people would find that hard to deal with. Personally I feel for the lad - let's face it, he is a very good footballer, suffered an horrific injury and now struggling to regain his form. I think he's a bit of an 'easy target' and is currently being used as a bit of a 'deflector shield', perhaps to mask others shortcomings. I wonder where the agent is now, you know, the one who was advising him that a United move would be a good idea.

If the cap fits.....

It's the same every match thread, we have some right dins...... Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk

Very good.....not that he will get it - but very good.

Yep - exactly - poor finishing again - missed the target. I love trolling.

Pretty much how I've seen it as well. If we play as well in the second half and show a little more composure in front of goal we should win this one. If we don't - we're always up for the old sucker punch.

The flag is visual for a reason - it's not only to alert the referee, but also the players as well - I think?

Looked like JRod struggling to keep up, more fitness worries - time to offload.

JWP - obviously.

Well he can hardly be the latter can he - what have they got to strip? (Wallpaper, perhaps).

How do you know that those people who are proposing to buy us have the money? Or are you just assuming that they do? It takes a massive amount of investment to break into the elite echelons and to stay there, unfortunately there are very few owners who have the funds to put in - therefore you have to be realistic about what level the club will reach. When you look at the countries football pyramid, we are in the top ten - pretty good really.

This. There has been nothing but a positive vibe at the club since Markus and Kat walked in the door. Since then - they have conducted all aspects of the business in a very professional manner and provided investment along the way. You can talk about 'going to the next level', but the reality is that in order to do so you need massive amounts of money. I'm more than happy with her to freely admit that she does not have that investment. I would much rather 'stick' at this point - very happy with whats happened at the club since their takeover.

They play some good stuff and will be well up for this. We need to get back to winning ways, but the striker situation is a worry again now. Can Jay step up to the mark and get us the points again? Should be a good footballing game though - got a lot of respect for the way they play. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

He's 22 years old. So those 6 'long boring' years were essentially his football formative years - his learning from what, age 17. He has now made the full England squad and continues to play regularly in the Premier league. If he was one of my players, as a Manager, I'd be delighted with his progress. His best years are still to come as well - yes you could argue that he doesn't get enough goals at the moment - but dead ball delivery is not all about hitting the top corner every time. Give the lad a chance.

Evidently he wasn't. I haven't heard a single pundit suggest that Fraser should've saved the first one, not one. In fact most commented on what a well struck shot it was. From the BBC: "Eriksen's strike was powerful, low and accurate to find the bottom corner of Fraser Forster's net after he had collected a pass from Mousa Dembele, while Alli's penalty was efficiently dispatched after he had been fouled in the box by Steven Davis." I will freely admit that Fraser had not had the best of seasons this year, for a big man he needs to command his 6 years box much better. But to say he was at fault today is simply bizarre. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

No, as I said, lots. I have played the man, totally admit it. But I'm not going to reread your rubbish and quote it here. Your most welcome. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

Apologies in advance. I will think seriously before I do so again. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk