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The Villa Game

I didn't watch the game, but listened to it on the radio as I was driving home from Myrtle Beach.

Paul Parker was the co commentator.

I always put Paul ahead of GNev when it comes to the best United Team under SAF purely because he was a much better defender, imo.

What struck me was to how good he was at analyzing how defences work and how individual players perform. In the first half an hour he mentioned everything wrong with Lindelof and AWB, but particularly Lindelof, which have been well documented by the likes of myself on here so will not repeat.

What this really led to was reinforcing my belief that our defenders are not being coached properly, especially when it comes to basics. I think this is something Ole clearly needs to address in the summer.

posted on 11/5/21

comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 39 seconds ago
comment by dunc manson... you must follow ole... you must follow ole (U11713)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 38 minutes ago
I wonder what they'd have to say about our defence if this 'leaked' side for tonight is to be believed?

De Gea, Williams, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Mata, Amad, Greenwood, Elanga.
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That midfield is slow slow its not even funny

if thats true im looking forward to seeing Elanga
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As we're not favourites based on that line up Leicester may pile forward allowing us chances on the break. Which makes us favourities. Which is bad.
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i cant work out if ive been Diafol coch'd

posted on 11/5/21

comment by dunc manson... you must follow ole... you must follow ole (U11713)
posted 7 seconds ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 39 seconds ago
comment by dunc manson... you must follow ole... you must follow ole (U11713)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 38 minutes ago
I wonder what they'd have to say about our defence if this 'leaked' side for tonight is to be believed?

De Gea, Williams, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Mata, Amad, Greenwood, Elanga.
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That midfield is slow slow its not even funny

if thats true im looking forward to seeing Elanga
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As we're not favourites based on that line up Leicester may pile forward allowing us chances on the break. Which makes us favourities. Which is bad.
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i cant work out if ive been Diafol coch'd
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posted on 11/5/21

comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
I wonder what they'd have to say about our defence if this 'leaked' side for tonight is to be believed?

De Gea, Williams, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Mata, Amad, Greenwood, Elanga.
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That side would get beaten by at least five goals.

posted on 11/5/21

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
I wonder what they'd have to say about our defence if this 'leaked' side for tonight is to be believed?

De Gea, Williams, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Mata, Amad, Greenwood, Elanga.
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That side would get beaten by at least five goals.

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Strong rumours that it is the side. Also Leicester's odds have fallen sharply in the last few hours. Maybe someone has inside information. Or, it could be a massive bluff. I'm not averse to playing some of the fringe players tonight though.

posted on 11/5/21

Strong rumours that it is the side. Also Leicester's odds have fallen sharply in the last few hours. Maybe someone has inside information. Or, it could be a massive bluff. I'm not averse to playing some of the fringe players tonight though.

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The dips will not be happy seeing that line up.

posted on 11/5/21

I'm not averse to playing some of the fringe players tonight though.

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I am averse to watching Matic and Mata in the same line up though.

posted on 11/5/21

23/10 for United to win a home game
Leicester 11/10

posted on 11/5/21

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
I wonder what they'd have to say about our defence if this 'leaked' side for tonight is to be believed?

De Gea, Williams, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Mata, Amad, Greenwood, Elanga.
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That side would get beaten by at least five goals.

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It really wont

posted on 11/5/21

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 19 minutes ago
Strong rumours that it is the side. Also Leicester's odds have fallen sharply in the last few hours. Maybe someone has inside information. Or, it could be a massive bluff. I'm not averse to playing some of the fringe players tonight though.

..........................

The dips will not be happy seeing that line up.
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I must admit that would soften the blow if we lose tonight!

posted on 11/5/21

I have heard Parker speak as a pundit before and he did impress me.

Professional international football players have been coached buy top coaches since they were kids in club academies. That includes Linderlof and AWB. Most of their criticism is the basic schoolboy stuff. If they haven't picked that up by now because the don't listen or they are too thick, then there is no hope for them. The rest (about awareness etc) has to come from the player. That ability (seeing the pictures ion the pitch in advance) signals them out as either average, good or exceptional footballers. You can't teach that.

Maybe the likes of Linderlof and AWB are just not good enough to play for the likes of Man United?

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