Manchester United 2023/2024

[mersaylee]

On 2/18/2025 at 9:12 AM, Maxus-MIFA9 said:

 See how well Antony flourish at Real Betis. 

Already won 3 MOTM there. 

Eatnacho missed so many chances against spurs...otherwise result would be the opposite...Brazilian for Argentine betterer...? 

[Beregond]

On 2/18/2025 at 9:12 AM, Maxus-MIFA9 said:

 See how well Antony flourish at Real Betis. 

Already won 3 MOTM there. 

Actually I feel he is good. I dun know what happen between him and ETH.

Remember his first season with man u. He do really well. With rashford also. Man u get into top 4 and UCL. 

I think ETH try to tweak too much. Or too tough discipline.  I dun know. Suddenly rashford and Antony form keep dropping to btm and relationship with manager breakdown.

[Maxus-MIFA9]

On 2/18/2025 at 10:27 AM, Beregond said:

Actually I feel he is good. I dun know what happen between him and ETH.

Remember his first season with man u. He do really well. With rashford also. Man u get into top 4 and UCL. 

I think ETH try to tweak too much. Or too tough discipline.  I dun know. Suddenly rashford and Antony form keep dropping to btm and relationship with manager breakdown.

According to inside rumors, it's Bruno Fernadez, the Captain  

75% of a game, he never passes the ball to either both of them.... 

ManU already lost 3/4 of the game. 

[Locknload]

On 2/18/2025 at 10:27 AM, Beregond said:

Actually I feel he is good. I dun know what happen between him and ETH.

Remember his first season with man u. He do really well. With rashford also. Man u get into top 4 and UCL. 

I think ETH try to tweak too much. Or too tough discipline.  I dun know. Suddenly rashford and Antony form keep dropping to btm and relationship with manager breakdown.

ETH had man-management issues, starting from Ronaldo where he gained confidence in being a disciplinarian but sometimes rubbing his players the wrong way ; Sancho (whose buddy was Rashford) being another example where he castigated him openly. Now the main concern is whether Amorim can proceed with CL via EL as Ratcliffe / Ineos are 12 mil euros in debt and in doubt of getting top players to move forward due to financial pressure, new stadium and cost-cutting.

[Locknload]

ManU 2 (Bruno / Ugarte) - Everton 2 (EPL - Away)

The regular starters in Hojlund, Zirkzee with Bruno in front and Dorgu, Casemiro, Ugarte with Dalot in midfield. The defence comprised Mazraoui, Maguire, De Ligt with Onana in goal. A failure to clear a corner kick allowed Everton to draw first blood in the 20th minute followed by another goal in the 33rd minute proved that Moyes was indeed a better manager than Amorim, as our players did not have the passion in winning second balls and the energetic display that Everton players possessed. Both Hojlund and Zirkzee were mere passengers and the deliveries by Dorgu into the box were disappointing, leaving a dejected and forlorn-looking Amorim to ponder his tactics for the second half.

A few early changes in the second half by Ganarcho for Casemiro followed by Obi-martin and Yoro for Hojlund and Mazraoui provided some much-needed firepower. A brilliant executed freekick by Bruno into the bottom left corner in the 72nd minute provided some hope of a comeback, moreso when Ugarte scored in the 80th minute. A penalty was disallowed when Everton's Ashley Young theatrics proved unfounded for shirt-pulling. A close call for this draw for a lack-lustre performance.

[Locknload]

ManU 1 (Bruno)- Fulham 1 (4-3 on penalties) - (FA Cup 5th round - Home)

With Onana in goal and De Ligt, Maguire and Yoro in defence, the mid consisted of Mazraoui, Ugarte, Dalot and Bruno who was playing deeper in defence, while the attacking trio were Eriksen, Zirkzee and Holjund. A corner taken by ex-MU player Andreas Pereira gave Fulham the lead at half time.

As usual, it was Ganarcho who made a difference when he came on for Ugarte, with Yoro also replaced by Lindelof in the 53rd minute. Both Hojlund and Zirkzee were not productive and appeared listless till Obi-martin replaced Hojlund and Casemiro for Eriksen in the 68th minute, followed by Bruno's goal from Dalot's cutback that levelled the score in the 71st minute. With eight plus minutes added-on for injuries and for Maraoui's Ramadan break for Iftar, the game was extended to extra time after Maguire was replaced by new-comer Ayden Heaven. The game was decided by penalties after nil score during extra time with Fulham winning the match 4-3 on penalties after both Lindelof and Zirkzee missed their chances.

 

 

 

[Locknload]

ManU 1 (Zirkzee) - Real Sociedad 1 (Europa Cup - Away)

First-leg where the return match at Old Trafford is slated a week later on 14/3. Not much in terms of attacking flair and unable to get to those second balls and with Ganarcho's start, we had more chances and possession but nothing to show in a scoreless first half.

A goal early in the 58th minute by Zirkzee from Ganarcho's cutback gave us the lead but a handball by Bruno gave Real Sociedad the equalizer 10 minutes later. A change for Ganarcho by Eriksen in the 77th minute, followed by Yoro and and Toby Collyer for Lindelof and Zirkzee in the 87th minute for the 5 minutes of time added-on did not improve our chances and a win at the return leg will be crucial for any chance of silverware this season.

[Beregond]

On 3/7/2025 at 3:51 AM, Locknload said:

ManU 1 (Zirkzee) - Real Sociedad 1 (Europa Cup - Away)

First-leg where the return match at Old Trafford is slated a week later on 14/3. Not much in terms of attacking flair and unable to get to those second balls and with Ganarcho's start, we had more chances and possession but nothing to show in a scoreless first half.

A goal early in the 58th minute by Zirkzee from Ganarcho's cutback gave us the lead but a handball by Bruno gave Real Sociedad the equalizer 10 minutes later. A change for Ganarcho by Eriksen in the 77th minute, followed by Yoro and and Toby Collyer for Lindelof and Zirkzee in the 87th minute for the 5 minutes of time added-on did not improve our chances and a win at the return leg will be crucial for any chance of silverware this season.

I read some news. Say dalot and Hojlund crash in the dressing room😑

[Locknload]

On 3/7/2025 at 8:21 AM, Beregond said:

I read some news. Say dalot and Hojlund crash in the dressing room😑

Yes, all started on the pitch as Dalot should've centered the ball to Hojlund who was moving in towards goal and gestured his disappointment wildly to Dalot, with pundit and MU legend Paul Scholes commenting on it.

[Locknload]

ManU 1 (Bruno) - Arsenal 1 (EPL - Home)

With Onana in goal and supported by De Ligt, Lindelof and Yoro, the mid was helmed by Dalot, Casemiro, Bruno and Mazraoui whilst Eriksen, Zirkzee and Ganarcho were the front trio. It was more of a 5-4-1 formation to absorb the onslaught, as Arsenal were more in possession with a high line and it did not help that the goal-kicks and clearances from Onana were either to an Arsenal player or went out of play. It was again Bruno who was the saviour when he scored off a free-kick to give us the lead towards the end of half time.

An early substitution for the off-form Yoro for Ayden Heaven to defend the lead but Arsenal equalized in the 74th minute from Declan Rice's long range shot. A double sub for Zirkzee and Eriksen for Hojlund and Collyer in the 76th minute was in vain and a draw was a fair result, as each team dominated play during each half. 

[Locknload]

ManU 3 (Hojlund / Ganarcho / Bruno) - Leicester 0 (EPL - Away)

Confidence oozing after the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, it was Hojlund who scored in the 28th minute after an inch-perfect pass from Bruno to take the lead at half time. With Bruno playing deeper in midfield with Dalot, Ugarte and Mazraoui, the front three were Eriksen, Hojlund and Ganarcho, whilst De Ligt, Lindelof and Heaven were in defence with Onana. 

An early substitution was made for Collyer for Heaven in the 51st minute adding to the injury woes faced by Amorim. A goal by Ganarcho was ruled offside by VAR but his goal 10 minutes later effectively put the game to bed. A triple change for Ugarte, Eriksen and Ganarcho for Casemiro, Harry Amass and Zirkzee to defend the lead. Another goal by Bruno in the 90th minute was just the icing on the cake for a 13th placing on the table.

[Locknload]

ManU 0 - ManC - 0 (EPL - Home)

With Ganarcho, Hojlund and Bruno in front, the wingbacks were Dalot and Dorgu, supported by Ugarte and Casemiro while the defence consisted of Yoro, Maguire and Mazraoui, with Onana in goal. Misplaced passes and the inability to pounce on second balls allowed City to have more of possession (62%) and attacks. Both Maguire and Casemiro were good in defence but the left wing that Dorgu and Ganarcho dominated were ineffective, where we concentrated our attacks from. A scoreless first half, with City the better team and the 34yo De Bryune being the spur of their attacks, his last season as City are not extending his contract.

A change in the 58th minute for the injured Maguire by Lindelof, followed by Mount and Zirkzee for Urgarte and the ineffective passenger, Hojlund in the 71st minute. Although much better in the second half, a shared point was the final result, with City the more relieved team at the final whistle.

[Beregond]

2 error by ohana cost man u a win.

I thought Chelsea kp was poor. 

Ohana is a disaster 😐

[Locknload]

On 4/11/2025 at 8:32 AM, Beregond said:

2 error by ohana cost man u a win.

I thought Chelsea kp was poor. 

Ohana is a disaster 😐

O-HaHa and point-man Hojlund are the biggest liabilities in the team presently, even Zirkzee and sick-man Mount have improved.  Both Leny and Heaven will be good defensive replacements for Lindelof, Evans and Eriksen after their contracts run out this season.

[Locknload]

ManU 1 (Ganarcho) - Everton 4 (EPL - Away)

With Onana who fumbled and bumbled twice in the last EPL 2-2 draw game against Lyon, it was Altay Bayindi in goal with Mazraoui, Lindelof and Yoro in defence. The mid were helmed by Ugarte, Eriksen with both Dalot and 18yo Harry Amass in the wings in support to Bruno, Zirkzee and Ganarcho in front. A high press and winning second balls gave Newcastle a well-deserved lead in the 24th minute. Thereafter, a pass from Dalot to Ganarcho allowed us to level the score against the run of play in the 37th minute to keep the score at 1-1 till half time. With Newcastle dominating the midfield, attacking flair and with a good defensive set-up, it would be theirs to lose this match.

An early goal from Newcastle displayed their superiority and a hamstring injury to Zirkzee exacerbated our problems. A triple change in the 55rh minute for Zirkzee, Amass and Ganarcho by Hojlund, Mount and Dorgu was the response by Amorim to change the narative of the game and in attack. Another goal in the 64th minute by Newcastle after Mazraoui lost the ball, put the game to bed. The intense pressing and a dominant midfield to cross into the box were the strengths that they possessed and simply outclassed us. A mistake by Altay gave them their fourtth goal and changes for Bruno and Mazraoui for Luke Shaw and Mainoo were of no consequence. With this lowest points tally and a point away from danger, Amorim may not be the ideal person for MU!

[Locknload]

ManU 0 - Wolves 1 (EPL - Home)

Fresh from the morale-boosting EL 5-4 win over Lyon last Friday, Amorim kept his faith in fielding Onana, who together with Tyler Fredricson, Mazraoui and Lindelof as Captain, made up the defence. Both Amass and Dorgu were the wingbacks with Ugarte and Eriksen completing the midfield and supporting Mainoo, Hojlund and Ganarcho in front. A lack-lustre display with Eriksen's misplaced passes and the lack of a striker's basic instinct and inability to captitalise on the situation and positioning when Hojlund was presented with two good chances in the box for a scorless fisrt half.

A triple change early in the second half by Mount, Bruno and Dalot for Mainoo, Dorgu and Ugarte to provide the much-needed boost to change the fortunes in attack, of which Bruno made an immediate impact with incisive crosses. The other much-needed change was made in the 70th minute when the 17yo Obi-Martin replaced Hojlund. A freekick that Onana did not handle well gave Wolves the lead in the 77th minute. Another change was made for Lindelof for Leny but Amorim's glee over Lyon was short-lived.

 

[Kopites]

Congratulations to united fans. 

As a Liverpool fan, I am beyond gutted with Arsenal's win, and it has nothing to do with delaying our title celebrations. Man Utd's Premier is guaranteed of Premier League status for next season. Ipswich losing now it's mathematically impossible for United to be relegated.

Edited April 20 by Kopites

[Beregond]

On 4/20/2025 at 10:59 PM, Locknload said:

ManU 0 - Wolves 1 (EPL - Home)

Fresh from the morale-boosting EL 5-4 win over Lyon last Friday, Amorim kept his faith in fielding Onana, who together with Tyler Fredricson, Mazraoui and Lindelof as Captain, made up the defence. Both Amass and Dorgu were the wingbacks with Ugarte and Eriksen completing the midfield and supporting Mainoo, Hojlund and Ganarcho in front. A lack-lustre display with Eriksen's misplaced passes and the lack of a striker's basic instinct and inability to captitalise on the situation and positioning when Hojlund was presented with two good chances in the box for a scorless fisrt half.

A triple change early in the second half by Mount, Bruno and Dalot for Mainoo, Dorgu and Ugarte to provide the much-needed boost to change the fortunes in attack, of which Bruno made an immediate impact with incisive crosses. The other much-needed change was made in the 70th minute when the 17yo Obi-Martin replaced Hojlund. A freekick that Onana did not handle well gave Wolves the lead in the 77th minute. Another change was made for Lindelof for Leny but Amorim's glee over Lyon was short-lived.

 

To be fair. This match is meaningless to man u players already. 

They cannot drop. Cannot go up 

All the focus is on europa , back door to UCL . All will be forgiven if man u make it.

Esp now lazio is KO. 

If nothing go wrong. Should fight spurs in final.

But as professionals.  The performance is disappointing.