05 Mar 2026 09:30:19
We did say the levels have been dropping since the Arsenal and City games. People blame players, say they aren't good enough, but they have shown they are. Its the attitude or desire for each game is the issue, we can blame the manager but until each player knows his place is always under pressure from the bench, this can happen. Its not right thry should wirk hard in every game, but if you are guarenteed to start each week you get comfortable.
Last night was a massive error, a chance to really secure 3rd, with Villa the weekend and Chelaea away to come we need to get back to the high levels we know they can reach. I don't buy this tactics, style of play talk, we can do it, just more desire to win games form the start is needed. Mr. Carrick time to get tough, get these players up for our remaing games.
05 Mar 2026 10:18:20
I think the introduction of Sesko has imbalanced the team. We don't have a natural left winger, and with Dorgu and Luke Shaw now out, we've lost all of our threat from that side. We look more threatening with Mbeumo through the middle, where he and Amad can actually run at and in behind players.
I appreciate that Sesko has chipped in with a few goals, but I still think his biggest impact comes from the bench. Hopefully, next game, Carrick goes back to a front three of Cunha, Mbeumo, and Amad.
05 Mar 2026 10:18:52
Redcon, these guys are playing for one of the biggest clubs in world football. They have European football within their grasp, but not yet guaranteed, and they need to be motivated by a manager? Behave yourself. All of the above should be quite enough motivation! Yes, I do blame the players. A bunch of entitled ponces!
05 Mar 2026 11:02:09
That performance last night was slow, pedestrian, and sloppy.
The amount of passes we gave away was alarming. The number of times we got caught holding on to the ball too long was unbelievable, especially in the midfield areas when Mainoo, Casemiro, and Bruno got the ball.
It's a wake-up: all is not well, the performances have been poor since the City and Arsenal games.
Massive improvement is needed if we want to secure this Champions League spot.
05 Mar 2026 13:10:02
I think our midfield, specifically, Mainoo, is the culprit. He really does so little to impact the game if you watch him, and last night against Tonali and Linton, the gap in quality is so evident in pace, passing, physical presence, and even being in the right position.
We just kept giving the ball away time after time.
I know Bruno does it, and so does Cas, but Bruno makes up for it with his assists and goals, his work rate, and a lot of other great attributes.
I have never been in the camp of "Kobe is great" or "he is rubbish." I just don't see him as the guy you build a midfield around.
I will take two Cas over two Mainoo's even today.
05 Mar 2026 16:12:57
Last night, you could kind of see with Mainoo why it is that Amorim wasn't putting him in the team. He's neat and tidy as a player, but the way football is going these days, the two players in the pivot need to be athletic and physical, as well as being able to play.
05 Mar 2026 22:13:25
Mainoo should not be playing so far back; it's not his best position. He needs a better midfielder alongside him, doing the defensive work, and we forget how young he is.
06 Mar 2026 02:38:23
imo it's nothing new - most players can't be arsed unless it's a big game (which I guess helps them with their profiles and what not). The quality is there, desire is not.
Was improving a bit, I think, but we need a proper reset to turn around years of neglect on the culture side of things.
06 Mar 2026 05:30:45
Mainoo is no world beater. Never been, never will be. He is a steady, average player, nothing special, lacks pace and the ability to make a killer pass, but we have not got anything else, and that is the problem....
The games since Carrick arrived have glossed over how poor this team really is. Sesko is no United number 9, he has got lots to learn yet; that is why we look better when Mbeumo plays through the middle.
He has some intelligence and experience. Cunha holds on to the ball too much and lacks pace, and they are our better players. We have not got a CB of note, no real midfield power and pace, and poor full backs, but hopefully we can just keep picking up more wins than losses. But, reality check for some of you who were predicting 2nd or winning the league: 3rd would be a masterstroke, I would take 4th all day long.