Heisenberg Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 12th time lucky against big 6. Would like to see us attack them. Sit back and defend deep and they will likely win. Perhaps try Gabbi and Long up top. United will rest a number of players so may as well go for it. COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 Stop starting match threads against the big 6. I blame you tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 My team... Forster Cedric Cacares Stephens Bertrand Rom Clasie Davis Redmond Gabbi Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 United fans I know recon he'll be playing the reserves/kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 My team... Forster Cedric Cacares Stephens Bertrand Rom Clasie Davis Redmond Gabbi Long Looks good to me. I'd maybe go with JWP ahead of Davis. As I've said elsewhere. I'd rather see J-Rod and Long playing for us than Tadic & Boufal. They've got more passion and grit. Tadic & Boufal are typical of that type of player - 1 good game in 6 or 7. At least Long J-Rod give 100% every time they pull on the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 Sad to say it but I can't see Boufal getting in the line-up. What is it with us and record signings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 Forster Cedric Yoshida Caceres Bertrand Romeu Clasie JWP Redmond Long/JRod Gabbiadini Subs; Hassen, Stephens, Pied, Davis, Boufal, JRod/Long, Austin Give Austin 20 mins from the bench then start him against Stoke next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjurwi Posted 13 May, 2017 Share Posted 13 May, 2017 .............Forster Cedric.Stephens.Yoshida.Bertrand ................Romeu..................... .......Clasie...........JWP.............. .............Redmond.................... ..........Long....Gabbiadini............ Puel classic diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 If Puel plays Gabbiadini up top on his own I am going to self combust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 If Puel plays Gabbiadini up top on his own I am going to self combust. Hope so and please try to take a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 United fans I know recon he'll be playing the reserves/kids Planning for Europa league but can't rest everyone from now to then. Theirs Spurs and Palace games would justify the weakest teams but hopefully get beat today and know 6th is all they can achieve and league games are meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 Go with virtually the same team that started yesterday, making us physically stronger, except bring in Gabbiadini for Boufal and maybe Cedric for Pied. We need to play a high tempo so leave out Davis and JWP who slow us down just recycling the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 Forster Cedric Yoshida Caceres Bertrand Clasie Romeu Hojbjerg Redmond Gabbiadini Boufal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 Punish the goalscorers, drop Jrod and Redmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 Davis, Tadic and JwP will walk back into the side. Davis will sit with Rom and tadic will stroll around not doing much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 Sad to say it but I can't see Boufal getting in the line-up. What is it with us and record signings? I fear we have Gaston mark 2 on our hands. Ramirez actually had a better first season than Boufal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 At least Man U now have no possibility of top 4, so all their eggs are totally in the Europa basket. Ought to help us. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 United fans I know recon he'll be playing the reserves/kids They've just lost, so now cannot make the CL. EL is already assured (bastards), and they've recently been picking up injuries almost as regularly we were. Throw in the upcoming EL final, and it would make sense for JM to send out players in nappies. Which means of course he'll pick his strongest team. Sad to say it but I can't see Boufal getting in the line-up. What is it with us and record signings? Good question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 You'd think Jose will rest a few and they gave absolutely nothing to play for. I think we can take this game by the throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 You'd think Jose will rest a few and they gave absolutely nothing to play for. I think we can take this game by the throat. Can't remember when the last time we did that was but one would hope so, yes. They also have key injuries. Need to get at them and get our midfield up to support. Here's hoping. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 My team... Forster Cedric Cacares Stephens Bertrand Rom Clasie Davis Redmond Gabbi Long I'd have JWP for Davis. Otherwise yes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 --------------------FF--------------------- Cedric--Caceres--Yoshi--Bertrand ------------Romeu--Clasie----------- Gabbiadini--Boufal----Redmond ----------------Rodriguez----------------- Sub: Hassen, Stephens, McQueen, JWP, Tadic, Long, Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 --------------------FF--------------------- Cedric--Caceres--Yoshi--Bertrand ------------Romeu--Clasie----------- Gabbiadini--Boufal----Redmond ----------------Rodriguez----------------- Sub: Hassen, Stephens, McQueen, JWP, Tadic, Long, Davis That looks a little suicidal. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 That looks a little suicidal. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk I'm assuming it's a Man U team full of nobodies. If Carrick and Fellaini are in midfield then, yeah, we'd get killed and would concede from a header at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 I'm assuming it's a Man U team full of nobodies. If Carrick and Fellaini are in midfield then, yeah, we'd get killed and would concede from a header at some point. Nobodies could be wannabes with something to prove, and quite dangerous. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 I'd actually assume Jose would use this game as a match that he would field a team closer to his Europa final side (& then rest players for the Palace game). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 I'm assuming it's a Man U team full of nobodies. If Carrick and Fellaini are in midfield then, yeah, we'd get killed and would concede from a header at some point. Fellaini is suspended isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 Fellaini is suspended isn't he? Today was the last match of his suspension. http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/suspensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 14 May, 2017 Share Posted 14 May, 2017 Today was the last match of his suspension. http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/suspensions I would've believed you without the link, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 6-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 Play a system that will best suit Gabbiadini and give him the kind of service that his exceptional talents demand and we'll hurt them. Now, if the fans could just do their bit for a change and create an atmosphere, that may help to. Good opportunity to give those Cup Final scarves an airing and get them swinging again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 I'd actually assume Jose would use this game as a match that he would field a team closer to his Europa final side (& then rest players for the Palace game). I think this is the most likely scenario. Jose has said that the Palace game is too close to the final and he will not be able to play anyone in that and Stockholm. The fact that they will not be able to move from 6th place should help us. I'll go for a 1-1 draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 I hope we play cacersa with Maya. I trust his experience would help in nullifying man u attackers. ibra injured I think so martial, rashford and mkhitaryan only ones to worry about clearly we won't keep a clean sheet, so let's hope we have enough bottle to attack. Barry and long up front. Redmond jwp wings. classie Rom middle. ryan, maya, carces, Cedric back four. in a 4-4-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 I'd actually assume Jose would use this game as a match that he would field a team closer to his Europa final side (& then rest players for the Palace game). I think I'd actually prefer that scenario. The Europa final elect side will have one eye on avoiding injuries, unlike the 'B side' who would be out to prove a point. Well, that's the straw I'm gonna clutch at anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salisbury saints1 Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 6 points from the final 2 games leaving us with 51 points and 8th place would be a good season results wise. But lack of home goals and some very dull performances are a worry going into next season when most other teams will improve and I believe 2 of the promoted teams will invest enough to stand a chance of staying up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 6 points from the final 2 games leaving us with 51 points and 8th place would be a good season results wise. But lack of home goals and some very dull performances are a worry going into next season when most other teams will improve and I believe 2 of the promoted teams will invest enough to stand a chance of staying up. I'd agree I'd be very happy with 51 points. Why shouldn't we improve too next season? And certainly some clubs will get the summer wrong and regress. Likewise investment isn't everything. You can throw a fortune at random players and not have a team. But it'll be an interesting discussion as to which teams will struggle and which will be strong next season. Give us something to talk about once there's no boring football to distract us. ? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 I'd be tempted to pick the same team as the cup final and remind the players that we owe them one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lickierambert Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 We'll find a way to lose. They've been awful in each of their last four visits here but somehow picked up 10 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 What Mourinho did yesterday should warrant a FA inquiry, a sanction and a lengthy ban, PL teams should be compelled to put out as strong team as possible under all circumstances and compete seriously. Just fielding what even he described as "not a team" just eleven players "who don't get to play much" and thereby deliberately throwing the game is not fair to the other 19 clubs in the PL. I guess a lot of our fans won't care much if he does the same again on Wednesday at St Mary's as it might (but probably won't) allow us to grab two unexpected points but it also cheats the fans who will turn up to watch hoping to see Man U's first team players like Pogba and the clubs around us challenging for 8th place. Of course I want us to win but I want us to win against the best side Man U can put out like at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 What Mourinho did yesterday should warrant a FA inquiry, a sanction and a lengthy ban, PL teams should be compelled to put out as strong team as possible under all circumstances and compete seriously. Just fielding what even he described as "not a team" just eleven players "who don't get to play much" and thereby deliberately throwing the game is not fair to the other 19 clubs in the PL. I guess a lot of our fans won't care much if he does the same again on Wednesday at St Mary's as it might (but probably won't) allow us to grab two unexpected points but it also cheats the fans who will turn up to watch hoping to see Man U's first team players like Pogba and the clubs around us challenging for 8th place. Of course I want us to win but I want us to win against the best side Man U can put out like at Wembley. Yeah, but it's not even really true is it? Look at the team that played. It cost a fortune. It's just Mourinho covering up his dismal league failings this season by pretending he doesn't care. I hope Ajax tonk them. In any case, it was a meaningless match for the opposition and doesn't really affect anyone. If you want to see a significant team selection, see what Huddersfield did a couple of weeks ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 15 May, 2017 Author Share Posted 15 May, 2017 What Mourinho did yesterday should warrant a FA inquiry, a sanction and a lengthy ban, PL teams should be compelled to put out as strong team as possible under all circumstances and compete seriously. Just fielding what even he described as "not a team" just eleven players "who don't get to play much" and thereby deliberately throwing the game is not fair to the other 19 clubs in the PL. I guess a lot of our fans won't care much if he does the same again on Wednesday at St Mary's as it might (but probably won't) allow us to grab two unexpected points but it also cheats the fans who will turn up to watch hoping to see Man U's first team players like Pogba and the clubs around us challenging for 8th place. Of course I want us to win but I want us to win against the best side Man U can put out like at Wembley. I agree, but we and importantly Puel needs this win. And hes proved already this season (EFL cup) that our first team can beat other teams reserve teams. Don't think we have ever gone a full season without 1 league win over a top 6 side? And don't think AFCB have finished above us for 400 years. Puel needs this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 What Mourinho did yesterday should warrant a FA inquiry, a sanction and a lengthy ban, PL teams should be compelled to put out as strong team as possible under all circumstances and compete seriously. Rubbish. It was hardly a weak team in terms of players. Tuanzebe was the only inexperienced player. Pogba was unavailable (family bereavement), Fellaini was suspended, Ibra, Rojo and Shaw injured (and others I think). Bringing in de Gea instead of Romero, terrible. We dropped Gabbi, Davis, Tadic, Soares, Redmond and JWP, should we have been sanctioned? Don't give a damn who plays for United on Wednesday, just want to see my team, hopefully winning, I don't go to see opposition players. If United don't put out their best team that's their lookout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 (edited) Puel pre United game presser We have different possibilities with charlie back in the squad it is good for him to be back in the squad but there is competition with other players I hope he gets time on the pitch before the end of the season he needs more intensity as he has been out for a long time Virgil is running again but will not feature this season McCarthy is back in training but not available Not a good time to play man united, they still have good players and a strong squad many good players will play against us and any game they have a strong team it will be a very difficult game this is another game, it has been a long time since the cup final we are focused on getting the points, not revenge we have good emotion and energy and we want the points the last result away gave us the possibility to finish the season strong we made 7 changes and we got a good result it was a good intensity in the last game and was happy for the players this has set us up to finish strong with 2 home games I cannot be distracted about speculation about my future I will just remain focused and try to finish strong this season, that is more important I cannot make comments about that I have a contract for 3 years, I am happy here and have a good relationship with everyone we have to improve, of course no, the owners have not given assurances about next season, we do out talking on the pitch we have a very good identity in our play too many times our identity has not given the rewards we have the 2nd youngest side in the league and more international players we have to finish well in the last 2 games, that is a must I do not know why the fans are unhappy with the style we create many possibilities, we play an attractive style I have to tell fans this is a young team and they will improve Redmond has now played for England we all must keep a good focus, but there is speculation we have not spoken about what happens with the team in the summer I will just remain focused about the last 2 games and give the fans the best end to the season it is important to keep our best players, we can play many players but our best players must stay With Manchester united, we have played many games and it is difficult to keep the team fresh all of the players have improved with me this season, just look at them and you can see it we are focused team and it is important that I can continue this work and carry on next season People are always telling me I may be leaving the club, I find it strange as all of the players have improved with me it is what I do, me, my staff and we have given good things to Southampton and made the player better We will see with the owner/directors about next season but it is important that i continue this project I am an experienced manager, I know how football works with speculation I just have to keep going and stick to our identity The opponent on Wednesday is not important, as they will rotate we have to be happy with our identity and have the answers we play with good possession and create many chances and this is important and give the players the environment to continue to improve there we go. LOTS of questions about his future and you can tell, not even he knows if he will be here past the summer. Edited 15 May, 2017 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 Yeah, but it's not even really true is it? Look at the team that played. It cost a fortune. It's just Mourinho covering up his dismal league failings this season by pretending he doesn't care. I hope Ajax tonk them. In any case, it was a meaningless match for the opposition and doesn't really affect anyone. If you want to see a significant team selection, see what Huddersfield did a couple of weeks ago! Lucky lucky Redknapp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 Is it just me, or did Puel sound very defensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 Give Austin 20 mins from the bench then start him against Stoke next weekend. I can't see the point in playing a player, that has been injured for most of the season, just for the last 2 games. Say he gets injured again and he will lose part of the pre season. If I was the club I would send him on holiday and make him come back early for pre season, to work on his fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 I think Puel just needs to stick to the job and stick to getting as many points as possible. Just stick to the task in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 Is it just me, or did Puel sound very defensive? Hardly surprising he probably feels he has a solid first season in English football, that while could be improved on, certainly doesn't merit getting sacked and yet all the press seemingly want to talk about is speculation on his future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 Hardly surprising... That's about it, I feel; he's responding to the questioners. I'd be disappointed if he didn't continue, and disappointed if that extra experience didn't help us improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted 15 May, 2017 Share Posted 15 May, 2017 Sounds a bit delusional, "all players have improved under me" is simply nonsense. Romeu, yes, everyone else, no. If he truly believes that, that's a worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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