Topic: The Laugh at Manchester United Thread or the 'Ban Thread' for idiots....?.

[S]

City
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They are dropping points.

They probably will, but can you honestly see us doing better from our fixtures?

They'll get top four. It has been on the cards for months now so nobody should be surprised. They have steadily progressed whilst we have declined, they've remained unbeaten whilst we have lost to teams from the lower half.

It really shouldn't go down as an achievement when you consider how much they've spent though.

[Motty]

They probably will, but can you honestly see us doing better from our fixtures?

They'll get top four. It has been on the cards for months now so nobody should be surprised. They have steadily progressed whilst we have declined, they've remained unbeaten whilst we have lost to teams from the lower half.

It really shouldn't go down as an achievement when you consider how much they've spent though.

Holy fuck mate but your a depressing fucking poster on here.

Could go either way so stop pretend like it's all set in stone ya big girls blouse.

[S]

Holy fuck mate but your a depressing fucking poster on here.

Could go either way so stop pretend like it's all set in stone ya big girls blouse.

Haha, got to admit that made me laugh mate.

I don't really see my prediction as being pessimistic or anything though - it's realistic and in line with how we've performed in nearly every season in recent memory.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Any of you still think we're finishing 6th? 

The table doesn't lie. You're a shite 6th placed club.

[4pool]

Max points we can get is 78.


Max points City can get is 82, which means Max points Utd can get is 78 ( lose to City), which means max points Arsenal can get is 75 ( lose to Utd)

Max points Utd can get is 81, which means max points City can get is 79 ( lose to Utd).

Max points Arsenal can get 78, which means max points Utd can get is 78 ( lose to Arsenal), which means max points City can get is 79 ( lose to Utd).


It's unlikely all of us will win every match until the end of the season, so points will be dropped. Especially by the draw specialists United. Should we win our last four, we will make the CL. On goal difference if nothing else.

[Brian Blessed]

They probably will, but can you honestly see us doing better from our fixtures?

They'll get top four. It has been on the cards for months now so nobody should be surprised. They have steadily progressed whilst we have declined, they've remained unbeaten whilst we have lost to teams from the lower half.

It really shouldn't go down as an achievement when you consider how much they've spent though.

For months? Before this weekend, we had exactly the same number of points as them over the previous ten matches.

[4pool]

From ESPN:

There are only two decisions that matter here: One will be made by Manchester United by June 30 on whether or not to pick up the option on his deal for another season. The other will be made by Ibrahimovic himself at some point in the next six months, based on what his body tells him.

[4pool]

Max points we can get is 78.


Max points City can get is 82, which means Max points Utd can get is 78 ( lose to City), which means max points Arsenal can get is 75 ( lose to Utd)

Max points Utd can get is 81, which means max points City can get is 79 ( lose to Utd).

Max points Arsenal can get 78, which means max points Utd can get is 78 ( lose to Arsenal), which means max points City can get is 79 ( lose to Utd).


It's unlikely all of us will win every match until the end of the season, so points will be dropped. Especially by the draw specialists United. Should we win our last four, we will make the CL. On goal difference if nothing else.

Just did some research.

How many times this season have we won 4 or more in a row---- twice

Man Utd--- once. ( although they've won 3 in row currently and if they beat City that would be twice)

City-- twice.

Arsenal-- once


I guess my point being that it is hard for any of us to win 4 in a row. As we all have 4 to 7 matches left in the season, points will be dropped.

[RMG]

José Mourinho says Manchester United will now prioritise Europa League: "Fourth position is not a trophy and in this club we want trophies

please do, jose.

If they miss out on top 4 and fail to win the Europa League, does he get the sack?

[Crosby Nick]

If they miss out on top 4 and fail to win the Europa League, does he get the sack?

If they were being consistent he should,  but they won't and they'll back him in the summer again no doubt.

[plura]

If they miss out on top 4 and fail to win the Europa League, does he get the sack?

No way J...

It's all talk of course from him. But obviously if they had to pick, or anyone had to then it would be to win Europa League. Annoyingly there's no team that you believe has a good chance of winning the Europa League in it still. They won't win all of their last matches in the PL.

[S]

For months? Before this weekend, we had exactly the same number of points as them over the previous ten matches.

True, but go back to before the new year and at times we had a very healthy lead over them. In the months since then they've been steadily clawing it back, which is why it can't come as a shock that they're now in a good position to take a top four spot.

[killer-heels]

True, but go back to before the new year and at times we had a very healthy lead over them. In the months since then they've been steadily clawing it back, which is why it can't come as a shock that they're now in a good position to take a top four spot.

Is it a surprise? Just look at the squad they have despite the injuries. Look at our squad with the injuries.

We didnt invest enough. They did.

[S]

Is it a surprise? Just look at the squad they have despite the injuries. Look at our squad with the injuries.

We didnt invest enough. They did.

Like I said, no it's not a surprise.

I think we'll finish around fifth. Which is essentially where a squad like ours should be finishing.

I think United will finish in the top four. Unlike us though, they should be challenging for the title. Including the manager I'm pretty sure they have one of the most expensively assembled teams ever.

People accuse me of being a United supporter or a "bedwetter" whenever I've predicted them to finish in the top four these past few months. I don't understand the logic involved there, because by no means am I complimenting United. They're a long way away from Chelsea, or even Spurs. Sadly though, they've thrown so much money at the problem that it looks like they're going to scrape across the line into fourth, a position which at the start of the season their fans must have considered the absolute bare minimum.

[Golyo]

Haha, got to admit that made me laugh mate.

I don't really see my prediction as being pessimistic or anything though - it's realistic and in line with how we've performed in nearly every season in recent memory.

How is that realistic if the odds at major betting sites tell otherwise?

[S]

How is that realistic if the odds at major betting sites tell otherwise?

Realistic doesn't mean guaranteed. It means they're in with a plausible chance. I'm assuming betting sites don't have United as huge outsiders, and that whilst they may not have them as favourites, they do give them a realistic shot.

That's just nitpicking though. Forget about bookmakers, my prediction that United will finish in the top four ahead of us is my own. This whole forum is made up of personal hunches and whatnot and I'm aware that my opinion is in the minority here. Really, we'll just have to wait and see I guess.

[4pool]

Realistic doesn't mean guaranteed. It means they're in with a plausible chance. I'm assuming betting sites don't have United as huge outsiders, and that whilst they may not have them as favourites, they do give them a realistic shot.

That's just nitpicking though. Forget about bookmakers, my prediction that United will finish in the top four ahead of us is my own. This whole forum is made up of personal hunches and whatnot and I'm aware that my opinion is in the minority here. Really, we'll just have to wait and see I guess.

You're entitled to your opinion, of course.

However , emotions out of it, i posted this earlier:

How many times this season have we won 4 or more in a row---- twice

Man Utd--- once. ( although they've won 3 in row currently and if they beat City that would be twice)

City-- twice.

Arsenal-- once


I guess my point being that it is hard for any of us to win 4 in a row. As we all have 4 to 7 matches left in the season, points will be dropped.

Now, people may think any of those vying for top 4 will win all their remaining matches. Performance history tells us otherwise. Let's not forget Man utd are the draw specialists this season.

So 3 wins by us should be enough to get us top 4. And we're more than capable of getting 3 wins. Man Utd are more likely to finish 5th due to them getting to many draws in their remaining fixtures.

[Brian Blessed]

You're entitled to your opinion, of course.

However , emotions out of it, i posted this earlier:

How many times this season have we won 4 or more in a row---- twice

Man Utd--- once. ( although they've won 3 in row currently and if they beat City that would be twice)

City-- twice.

Arsenal-- once


I guess my point being that it is hard for any of us to win 4 in a row. As we all have 4 to 7 matches left in the season, points will be dropped.

Now, people may think any of those vying for top 4 will win all their remaining matches. Performance history tells us otherwise. Let's not forget Man utd are the draw specialists this season.

So 3 wins by us should be enough to get us top 4. And we're more than capable of getting 3 wins. Man Utd are more likely to finish 5th due to them getting to many draws in their remaining fixtures.

Yes, I said in another thread that based on their form, you'd expect three draws, three wins, putting them on 75. We win three of our four and we are on at least 75, and probably pip it on goal difference or goals scored.

[idontknow]

Let's not start getting all serious here.
They can't throw an Amex card at every problem they have.
So what if Mourinho has finally got his shaver socket in the Lowry working, that doesn't mean he can cut Pogba into the kind of form he'd like.
Roachford still looks like a one-hit wonder, and Ibra won't get them 28 goals next year.

They're just an odd, peculiar little club, with the proclivities money buys, but as for football, they're done.

[dalarr]

José Mourinho is a classless, eye-gouging c*nt

[Miltonred]

José Mourinho is a classless, eye-gouging c*nt

That's more like it! 

[Red_Rich]

FWIW I think they will qualify for next season's CL
I just feel they will.
He will throw all the tricks and dark arts he knows at it to make sure they don't miss out on his personal favourite competition.
Given the choice, I hope they do it through finishing fourth in the league ahead of City and Arsenal but behind us.
Finishing 6th and getting in by winning a trophy would be especially sickening.
Of course, I will also take the scenario where they miss out on both counts.

[Elzar]

FWIW I think they will qualify for next season's CL
I just feel they will.
He will throw all the tricks and dark arts he knows at it to make sure they don't miss out on his personal favourite competition.
Given the choice, I hope they do it through finishing fourth in the league ahead of City and Arsenal but behind us.
Finishing 6th and getting in by winning a trophy would be especially sickening.
Of course, I will also take the scenario where they miss out on both counts.

[GreatEx]

Finishing 6th and getting in by winning a trophy would be especially sickening.

No, especially sickening would be them finishing fourth AND winning the EL... i.e. knocking us out of the competition even though they didn't need to for their own qualification. But until that happens, I'm still laughing at the fifth-place c*nts.

[thejbs]

They'll want to qualify via EL as it leaves them in the group stages automatically.  Ideal scenario for us is that we finish 3rd, City have to qualify for groups and Utd and Arsenal have EL to contend with next season.  But then, when do Liverpool do ideal situations?

[IgorBobbins]

Does anyone find the constant media-assisted tapping up of Griezmann a bit strange? It's been going on for a while now - every day there's a new article saying that he should go to Utd or that it's inevitable he'll go there.  Even a few months ago, pundits and people in the media were suggesting it's a forgone conclusion that he'll be a Utd player next season.  He may well be, but the constant tapping up is weird.

[Petadroli]

Does anyone find the constant media-assisted tapping up of Griezmann a bit strange? It's been going on for a while now - every day there's a new article saying that he should go to Utd or that it's inevitable he'll go there.  Even a few months ago, pundits and people in the media were suggesting it's a forgone conclusion that he'll be a Utd player next season.  He may well be, but the constant tapping up is weird.

Especially because he has said multiple times that he won't leave Atletico. And the president of Atletico said that he doesn't want him to leave.

[tubby]

Especially because he has said multiple times that he won't leave Atletico.

Then why is his agent in the press, talking about a transfer?

[Petadroli]

Then why is his agent in the press, talking about a transfer?

It's his job.

[AnfieldCat]

Does anyone find the constant media-assisted tapping up of Griezmann a bit strange? It's been going on for a while now - every day there's a new article saying that he should go to Utd or that it's inevitable he'll go there.  Even a few months ago, pundits and people in the media were suggesting it's a forgone conclusion that he'll be a Utd player next season.  He may well be, but the constant tapping up is weird.

Yes. John Hartson said on TV the other week he wouldn't be surprised if the deal is already done, on the radio the other night they were talking about how well he will link up with Rashford next season. Nauseating.

[zero zero]

People accuse me of being a United supporter or a "bedwetter" whenever I've predicted them to finish in the top four these past few months.

I think those labels are both unoriginal and inaccurate.

You're more of a person that neglects to remove his clothing when going to the toilet.

This is supposed to be a piss take thread you fucking nappy wearer.

[Sir Harvest Fields]

I think those labels are both unoriginal and inaccurate.

You're more of a person that neglects to remove his clothing when going to the toilet.

This is supposed to be a piss take thread you fucking nappy wearer.

hahahahahahahaha

[Grobbelrevell]

Especially because he has said multiple times that he won't leave Atletico. And the president of Atletico said that he doesn't want him to leave.

Plus they might not be in the Champions League, and haven't been consistently in recent seasons.

That I don't understand either, because with some clubs (ourselves included), the narrative seems to be that Champions League participation is key, but for them it seems to be set aside as a non-issue.

[Titi Camara]

I think those labels are both unoriginal and inaccurate.

You're more of a person that neglects to remove his clothing when going to the toilet.

This is supposed to be a piss take thread you fucking nappy wearer.

[4pool]

MANCHESTER -- Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled Paul Pogba out of Thursday's derby with Manchester City.

Pogba was forced off in the closing stages of United's 2-0 win over Burnley on Sunday. Afterwards, Mourinho said the 24-year-old was "dead" having played 47 games so far this season, and he confirmed at his news conference on Wednesday that the midfielder will not be available to line up against City at the Etihad Stadium.

Mourinho also confirmed that Antonio Valencia is fit to return after missing the win at Turf Moor while Ander Herrera has shaken off an ankle knock and is available.

However, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are still out, despite Mourinho's call for the defensive pair to step up their recovery from injury and take the burden off Eric Bailly and Daley Blind.

Smalling and Jones have both missed the last seven games with knee and toe injuries, respectively.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo and Juan Mata are also unavailable and Mourinho said: "We go with what we have, we fight with what we have, I trust the boys and I go with everything we have and we go until the last second of the season. The boys are fighters and we go."

Victory for United on Thursday would lift them two points clear of City in the race for the top four, but Mourinho insists he is not concerned as to whether or not his team finish above Pep Guardiola's side this season -- only whether or not they earn a place in next season's Champions League.

He added: "It means nothing, means nothing. If you finish fifth and they are sixth, we are above them but it means nothing.

"If they finish third and we finish fourth, they are above us and it means a lot.

"This is not about Pep or City, it's about objectives, and we want to play Champions League football and we still have two doors open."

United can also secure a place in the Champions League if they win the Europa League, with a two-legged semifinal tie against Celta Vigo still to come.
http://www.espnfc.us/manchester-uni...niteds-paul-pogba-to-miss-derby-jose-mourinho

[Frizzo]

I think those labels are both unoriginal and inaccurate.

You're more of a person that neglects to remove his clothing when going to the toilet.

This is supposed to be a piss take thread you fucking nappy wearer.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHZHZHAHAHAGAGAGAGA

Speaking of nappy wearing, I just pissed meself. Excuse me.

[Brian Blessed]

MANCHESTER -- Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled Paul Pogba out of Thursday's derby with Manchester City.

Huge blow for City.

[dalarr]

"We go with what we have, we fight with what we have, I trust the boys and I go with everything we have and we go until the last second of the season. The boys are fighters and we go."

He's makes it sound like he has to start the match with seven youth players.

[Keita Success]

Hoping for a big City win

[tubby]

Hoping for a big City win

That's ideal but a draw wouldn't be the end of the world, assuming we can actually win our matches.  Gotta expect Utd to drop some points elsewhere.