Topic: Louis Van Gaal was the Manager of Mourinho United

[Peabee]

What a team. The football they're playing is something else. Movement, pace, slick passing.  All done with good grace and no need for cheating.  Class side.

[Fiasco]

They are third. They will get fourth somehow.

Us and Arsenal are in much better shape than them and Southampton are still hanging around. Spurs will have a say too. If they continue to churn out dog shite performances they will finish 6th.

[Nick110581]

Us and Arsenal are in much better shape than them and Southampton are still hanging around. Spurs will have a say too. If they continue to churn out dog shite performances they will finish 6th.

I hope so. I really do but one defeat in 19 is almost joke considering they are as bad as last year.

He's Moyes with luck.

[Smudgester]

1 defeat in 19. Fuck me.

You would think someone would point out by now that 4 if those games were against Yeovil, Cambridge (x2) and PNE !!!!!

Not quite so impressive now is it?

[Cantona]

Inspired sub again bringing on Young, predicting he'd make a vital goal line clearance, just how does Louis do it? The man's a genius.

[Kopenhagen]

Worrying that they've been dreadful all season and sit in third.

[Peabee]

Inspired sub again bringing on Young, predicting he'd make a vital goal line clearance, just how does Louis do it? The man's a genius.

Reel em in... 

[TheTeflonJohn]

Inspired sub again bringing on Young, predicting he'd make a vital goal line clearance, just how does Louis do it? The man's a genius.

Aye, he was very brave constructing the long ball fellani tactics against the League one outfit, mate.

He has no technical peers.

[Ziltoid]

Inspired sub again bringing on Young, predicting he'd make a vital goal line clearance, just how does Louis do it? The man's a genius.

 

[JohnnoWhite]

Watched half the match tonight - so disappointed at the lack of quality from Van Gaal's selected side that I could not be arsed to watch the 2nd half - even worse I didn't give a shit if they won, lost or drew.

If VG doesn't get his arse in gear and sort out this embarrassing shambolic mediocrity in red, Arsenal with their pace and flair will come and dismember United at OT in the 6th round.
Blind was a joke - I could be tempted to say some of his passes were scarily reminiscent of a Blind man. In fact I have been tempted and I've said it. He was terrible as was Di Maria and also in all honesty as was Herrera.

I watched the disorganised chaos that was supposedly my Premier League side - currently lying 3rd in the table remember! - allegedly "defending" long hoisted free kicks with something approaching sheer disbelief. It was as though it was the panic of WW1 trenches! Bodies were rolling about all over the place because they were so poorly positioned to defend a basic set piece! It was at times reminiscent of many a Sunday morning pub game after a skinful the night before. Shocking really shocking.

[robgomm]

Balance is all wrong but they are grinding out results. We dodged one on Falcao, as a few thought would be the case at the time.

[TepidT2O]

Worrying that they've been dreadful all season and sit in third.

Lack of European football....

It's let them concentrate on the league....

[JohnnoWhite]

Lack of European football....

It's let them concentrate on the league....

Bleedin'hell - if that's us concentrating I dread to think what shite we'll dish up if we DO win a European spot!!

[TheTeflonJohn]

Watched half the match tonight - so disappointed at the lack of quality from Van Gaal's selected side that I could not be arsed to watch the 2nd half - even worse I didn't give a shit if they won, lost or drew.

If VG doesn't get his arse in gear and sort out this embarrassing shambolic mediocrity in red, Arsenal with their pace and flair will come and dismember United at OT in the 6th round.
Blind was a joke - I could be tempted to say some of his passes were scarily reminiscent of a Blind man. In fact I have been tempted and I've said it. He was terrible as was Di Maria and also in all honesty as was Herrera.

I watched the disorganised chaos that was supposedly my Premier League side - currently lying 3rd in the table remember! - defending long hoisted free kicks with something approaching sheer disbelief. It was as though it was WW1 trench warfare. Bodies were rolling about all over the place they were so poorly positioned! It was at times reminiscent of many a Sunday morning pub game after a skinful the night before. Shocking really shocking.

It is strange to see Jonno. It`s getting results at the moment, but it`s terrible to watch. Considering Van Gaals experience and the players he has at his disposal, it`s baffling to see some very good/expensive players looking clueless and constantly pumping the ball forward towards elbows.

[OOS]

Manchester United's Form:

WWWWWWDWDDLWWDWW

Doing something right ... fuck knows what like.

[Kopenhagen]

Lack of European football....

It's let them concentrate on the league....

They've got European football: they're playing Swansea on Saturday.

[BobPaisley3]

Even if they do get top 4 it won't be the start of a dynasty. They need a lot of new players to be able to compete on a regular basis and although none of us would like to see them back in the champions league, the time of a nailed on top 4 (us, arsenal, them and Chelsea) (chelsea, arsenal, them and city) has gone. There are now six teams in the mix and despite current position, their squad has more work needed than all the others bar possibly Spurs.

[Cantona]

Thought Herrera was decent myself Jonno, agree on Blind And Di Maria though.

Lack of European football....

It's let them concentrate on the league....

Don't worry, you'll have that advantage next season.

[JohnnoWhite]

Totally agree. I am speechless. Even at his worst, Moyes didn't have them poncing around like this. Sure they were shite but they seemed at least to be trying. This lot look totally clueless. No wonder RVP has picked up an injury if this is the kind of service he 's been getting from Blind, Di Maria et al.

[Cantona]

It is strange to see Jonno. It`s getting results at the moment, but it`s terrible to watch. Considering Van Gaals experience and the players he has at his disposal, it`s baffling to see some very good/expensive players looking clueless and constantly pumping the ball forward towards elbows.

It's not that baffling really. Van Gaal is a pragmatist and is doing what needs to be done to secure 4th. The players obviously aren't grasping his methods and he doesn't trust our defence. It's a results business and he's getting them, style can come later.

[Red_Rich]

He's Moyes with luck.

Plus Ł150m.

Can't believe how shite he has them playing.  Even Young's introduction was Giggs' idea.

Thought tonight was going to be the time they didn't get away with being shit but it seems that's still to come.

[Caston]

They wont finish top 4. Quote me on that

[JohnnoWhite]

Thought Herrera was decent myself Jonno, agree on Blind And Di Maria though.
Don't worry, you'll have that advantage next season.

I know it's not his fault he cost big money but for me, I expect real quality and passion combined Cantona mate. I don't see it from him - I honestly don't. 

[kennedy81]

Manchester United's Form:

WWWWWWDWDDLWWDWW

Doing something right ... fuck knows what like.

When you take a closer look at those games and the opposition, it's not that impressive.

[Samie]

Johnno you lads' need to book Falcao an eye test. The lad can't see anything. 

[JohnnoWhite]

It's not that baffling really. Van Gaal is a pragmatist and is doing what needs to be done to secure 4th. The players obviously aren't grasping his methods and he doesn't trust our defence. It's a results business and he's getting them, style can come later.

Honest to God mate I can't believe I'm hearing these words from a follower of Manchester United. Matt must be turning in his grave! Please read Matt's words in my signature below here!!

[Red_Rich]

It's not that baffling really. Van Gaal is a pragmatist and is doing what needs to be done to secure 4th. The players obviously aren't grasping his methods and he doesn't trust our defence. It's a results business and he's getting them, style can come later.

haha! F**k off.  So .. they can't grasp his methods after 7 months (same as under Moyes BTW) but you expect them to 'grasp' style when he suddenly decides that's the way to go.  Fuck me ... are you Phil Neville?

[Peabee]

Honest to God mate I can't believe I'm hearing these words from a follower of Manchester United. Matt must be turning in his grave!

I think he's brought his rod out tonight hoping to catch a few for his supper...

[S]

I'd love to mock how they're not playing well, but they're winning. They've played like this all season and yet haven't dropped off the pace needed for a top four spot, so I'm not holding my breath that they will suddenly implode. Having no European football is an another advantage, as we found out last season. They will definitely get into the top four.

As for the FA Cup, they're obviously in with a shout there too. Arsenal are always appalling against United, especially at Old Trafford. They couldn't even manage to beat Moyes.

[kennedy81]

It's not that baffling really. Van Gaal is a pragmatist and is doing what needs to be done to secure 4th.

Is he though? They're just not playing very well, and if they continue with that kind of form they won't get near fourth.

[JohnnoWhite]

Johnno you lads' need to book Falcao an eye test. The lad can't see anything. 

Maybe he needs a test to see if he's got any bleedin' legs - didn't see him making any runs all night.

[Red_Rich]

Even if they do get top 4 it won't be the start of a dynasty.........

Don't worry yourself ... that dynasty is over.  Especially if Maureen stays around for the 10+ years he talks about.

[TheTeflonJohn]

It's not that baffling really. Van Gaal is a pragmatist and is doing what needs to be done to secure 4th. The players obviously aren't grasping his methods and he doesn't trust our defence. It's a results business and he's getting them, style can come later.

With all due respect mate, it`s Pulis type tactics. Keep it tight and go long to Fellani and has been for a while now. For a man of his experience, he has had plenty of time for the players to take a hold of his methods and put them into practice. That`s where the baffleisation comes in.

So if the players don`t understand him, he gets them to "Go long"? It`s getting results but considering the talent he has at his disposal, it`s embarrassing. The man cracked under the pressure recently and foolishy whipped out his A4 sheets to prove his players don`t play long ball (when his A4`s actually proved the long ball theory to be correct!), and then in the next couple of games it turns into the Fellani show again.

The mans becoming popcorn tastic.

[Red_Irishman]

They were fucking shite again. Surprise surprise they beat Preston.

It was always going to happen, so what. They are gash and they know it. No way they will lift the trophy over us or Arsenal.

[Red_Rich]

So if the players don`t understand him, he gets them to "Go long"? It`s getting results but considering the talent he has at his disposal, it`s embarrassing.

Even more baffling when you consider - apart from Soton (defeat) - they've played no-one since they beat us in December.  Yeovil, Cambridge, PNE, Burnley, QPR etc.

[Red_Irishman]

If Moyes was in charge and they were playing this badly all them idiots would be complaining and the Norwich scarves would be out again. Not good enough etc.

Now they've got a tosser who gets his cock out in the dressing room everything is rosey. Even if they are floating balls up to elbows.

[TheTeflonJohn]

Even more baffling when you consider - apart from Soton (defeat) - they've played no-one since they beat us in December.  Yeovil, Cambridge, PNE, Burnley, QPR etc.

I hadn`t realised that is the calibre they`ve been playing since beating us. They really do look like they will come unstuck once they get into a run of difficult fixtures.

[FlashingBlade]

As a squad of players and with their known quality the football produced is less than the sum of its parts, but saying that they still have enough to beat teams like Preston and most of the Prem....but I have to say the football is fucking ropey!!

This will go one of two ways, the results will continue to be ok, so the ends will justify the means with the promised land of good football just around the corner...or....few bad results and it will cave in on them.

[Red_Irishman]

I hadn`t realised that is the calibre they`ve been playing since beating us. They really do look like they will come unstuck once they get into a run of difficult fixtures.

Just look at their fixtures for March and April.

They should have built up more buffer with the dross they have been playing. It will come back to bite them.

[Latenight Surfer]

Thought Herrera was decent myself Jonno, agree on Blind And Di Maria though.
Don't worry, you'll have that advantage next season.

We would at least challenge for the title then