I’m critical of elements of Erik ten Hag’s tactical ideas but this picture was my favourite moment of Manchester United’s epic victory over Liverpool.
I wanted Erik to get this job when Ole left. I don’t suddenly think he’s a bad coach. To see this smile was heartwarming. He’s had to deal with so much during his #MUFC tenure.
I sincerely hope he gets it ‘right’. There’s so much work to do to make this United team a serious contender. Our young core of Mainoo, Garnacho and Hojlund gives me hope, and you can add Amad to that list. There’s even more youngsters queuing up to fight for our badge. Man Utd is alive.
We’ll remember #MUNLIV for eternity and I hope this is the moment things change for our coach.
His boys pulled it out the bag. We now need to see consistency rather than just ‘moments’. That’s the next step. Well done, boss. Enjoy the victory like we all are.
🚨 Thomas Tuchel is open to the idea of becoming the new coach of Barcelona! 🇩🇪
He is competing with his German compatriot Hansi Flick for the position.
Tuchel is also said to be interested in managing Manchester United.
(Source: @cfbayern)
College coaches!
If you are recruiting internationally and have a full roster, why are you inviting US kids of that year group to your ID camp?
Is it a money grab?
Genuine question.
Losing Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Rasmus Hojlund is just far too much for this incarnation of Manchester United to survive. We have plenty of proof that #MUFC cannot produce a coherent display with 3 players or more out. Fulham are solid and technical; United are the opposite.
You saw today exactly what Hojlund gives United in the 9. His work-rate was sorely missed. Marcus Rashford simply refuses to provide any kind of press, and that misshapes everything behind and wide of a striker.
Overall, no United player covered themselves in glory. To claim an equaliser that late in a game, and to then concede once more, is pathetic.
It’s a tough gig for Erik ten Hag. INEOS, Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Sir Dave Brailsford won’t be impressed. Dan Ashworth won’t be happy with the tactical execution. The lack of intelligence from these players is often frightening. The second half was a terrible mess. #MUNFUL
You’d forget Manchester United are unbeaten in 2024, earning 10 points from a possible 12 in the PL, while also racking up 3 consecutive PL wins, progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup, and scored 17 goals in 6 outings.
People are quick to highlight the negatives.
🚨🏴 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Getafe have asked La Liga head’s to include the word Jude Bellingham used about Mason Greenwood in the match report. [@ellarguero] #MUFC