Three wins in eight days in two different compeitions, nine goals scored and just one conceeded. Yesterday was the culmination of that week, with a comprehensive win at Old Trafford. Spurs dominated more or less from the 1st minute, with just a 20 minute period in the 2nd half where they went off the boil, but they rectified that with the 3rd goal to put the game completely to bed.
Probably the best performance of the season, scored three could have been six or seven, never really gave United a sniff even when they had 10 men. Lots of positives out of the game, not many real negatives, other than Spurs should have scored a lot more, and had two or three one on ones that should have been buried. Also took their foot off the gas at 2-0 and gave United a 15 minute spell, in which, if they had 11 men on the pitch, they may have taken advantage of. The same thing happened against Leicester and Newcastle, and Spurs ended up dropping five points. Just need to stay fully concentrated for 90 minutes, which I know is hard, but that is what top teams do.
Couldn`t fault any of the players, all were 8/9 out of 10, other than perhaps Werner, who worked hard and did get in positions to score, but just couldn`t find a way past the goalie 5/10 at best. He looks shot of confidence, but hopefully he will come good. Remember a month back lots of supporters were doubting Solanke and Johnson.
Two more games this week, both away, Fernenvarcos and then Brighton. Get a couple of decent results in those, and the season will be well and truely up and running. Unfortunately then we have another senseless International break to follow, which could spoil all momentum.
A couple of stats
Spurs in their last five visits to Old Trafford have now scored 13 goals, that`s pretty remarkable considering Spurs away record against the so called big five.
And Spurs defence is much maligned. Indeed I have been one of the biggest critics on the giving away of silly goals. Only Liverpool have let in fewer this season. So fair play to the defence.
Lastly, WTF is Richarlison? Is he really injured, or is he having mental problems that I have heard a few rumours about? Strange Ange is not really mentioning him. He may not be everyone`s favourite, but the squad is coming together nicely now, and another body like Richarlison is surely an asset, rather than an hinderence.
COYS
Been a great week for the club
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
Dom Solanke looks the spitting image of Jim Kelly,of Enter The Dragon fame!!
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 5 hours ago
Watched your game yesterday and Werner was appalling. Ange signed Maeda for us and he plays the Werner role - speed merchant, amazing engine, prepared to track back and press all day, fans in awe but has nada composure, control or finesse and has fansbut TBH I think he's better than Werner and we got him for £2m.
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fans in awe? werner?
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
comment by Conn & Duncan..Scottish Legends (U15636)
posted 4 hours, 24 minutes ago
Dom Solanke looks the spitting image of Jim Kelly,of Enter The Dragon fame!!
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go to specsavers
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
I think part of what was important about that win was the routine nature of it. We were home and dry after about 60 mins which meant we could rest players and sub them off. Under normal circumstances, we’d be battling until the end, keep our best players on and risk fatigue-based injuries. We need more of those.
A side note on Ange, I’ve never wanted him out but I did, and still do, have some concerns about the way we defend but one of the good things about him is that he doesn’t take training himself. By maintaining some distance, he avoids the pitfalls of getting too tight with a specific group, making them undroppable based on an emotional connection. His management style gives him a greater longevity than the likes of Poch, whose closeness with certain players probably hindered our ability to evolve. The likes of Ferguson, Shankly, Busby etc all kept some distance from the players which gave them a unique ability to maintain control and discipline. Too friendly and you could get exploited. Not always, as Klopp will prove, but it gives Ange a chance to be successful long term.
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
Okay Sandy...now...
what's your thinking on the manager?
Changed your mind, have you?
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
I think part of what was important about that win was the routine nature of it. We were home and dry after about 60 mins which meant we could rest players and sub them off. Under normal circumstances, we’d be battling until the end, keep our best players on and risk fatigue-based injuries. We need more of those.
A side note on Ange, I’ve never wanted him out but I did, and still do, have some concerns about the way we defend but one of the good things about him is that he doesn’t take training himself. By maintaining some distance, he avoids the pitfalls of getting too tight with a specific group, making them undroppable based on an emotional connection. His management style gives him a greater longevity than the likes of Poch, whose closeness with certain players probably hindered our ability to evolve. The likes of Ferguson, Shankly, Busby etc all kept some distance from the players which gave them a unique ability to maintain control and discipline. Too friendly and you could get exploited. Not always, as Klopp will prove, but it gives Ange a chance to be successful long term.
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Just a couple of weeks ago you said this about Ange's training methods
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 2 weeks ago
What's interesting is that there's a belief in managers like Ange that see it as some sort of betrayal of principles to tweak things tactically in order to get a result. It's still possible to have your preferred philosophy but maybe change the profile of that philosophy on occasion to deal with any shortfalls you might have with your squad.
Seriously, if he only has one way of playing and the players at this stage know his methods inside-out, what the hell is he doing between Monday and Friday each week? Is he just the guy that lets his coaches do the work and he only really says something inspirational on matchdays? He needs to be solving the issues we're having, not blindly hoping the players eventually 'get it'. The fact he never changes formation, rarely changes the first 11 means he's not willing to even listen to the criticism, which I think is madness. Listening to criticism is how you learn.
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A couple of wins and tune soon changes.
Stay humble.
posted 1 week ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 8 hours, 15 minutes ago
Okay Sandy...now...
what's your thinking on the manager?
Changed your mind, have you?
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Not particularly Ted. The team are playing well. Manager just needs to have a Plan B in certain matches.
Have you changed your tune on the team? Only you have been slagging them off for a while now!!! Wot you got to stay about that?
posted 1 week ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 8 hours, 15 minutes ago
Okay Sandy...now...
what's your thinking on the manager?
Changed your mind, have you?
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Not particularly Ted. The team are playing well. Manager just needs to have a Plan B in certain matches.
Have you changed your tune on the team? Only you have been slagging them off for a while now!!! Wot you got to stay about that?
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What does a plan B look like?
posted 1 week ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 4 hours, 17 minutes ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 8 hours, 15 minutes ago
Okay Sandy...now...
what's your thinking on the manager?
Changed your mind, have you?
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Not particularly Ted. The team are playing well. Manager just needs to have a Plan B in certain matches.
Have you changed your tune on the team? Only you have been slagging them off for a while now!!! Wot you got to stay about that?
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What does a plan B look like?
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Not defending in the opposition's half against better opposition. Pretty simple really. Hopefully Ange will realise that the high line only really works against poor opposition.
posted 6 days, 14 hours ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 19 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 4 hours, 17 minutes ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 8 hours, 15 minutes ago
Okay Sandy...now...
what's your thinking on the manager?
Changed your mind, have you?
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Not particularly Ted. The team are playing well. Manager just needs to have a Plan B in certain matches.
Have you changed your tune on the team? Only you have been slagging them off for a while now!!! Wot you got to stay about that?
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What does a plan B look like?
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Not defending in the opposition's half against better opposition. Pretty simple really. Hopefully Ange will realise that the high line only really works against poor opposition.
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What evidence is there that Aussieglue "realises" that?.......