Gerard Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 15 minutes ago, Pliskin said: I appreciate that sections of the fans will still be optimistic, and I understand it will be like a cup final. But with United's fire power and our patched up defense it surely wont end well? They will only need to come out the blocks at 100mph and the game could well be over in twenty minutes. From what I have seen so far, particularly since losing Chilly and Cags any half decent attack is taking us to the cleaners. It is going to take a mammoth effort to even get a point against united, three of our most influential players are out. I would love to be proven wrong, I'd walk around high cross bollock naked if it meant we would win. I have let hope get the better of me too many times in the past, I'd rather expect the worst and take anything else as a bonus! I wouldn't say I'm incredibly optimistic about us qualifying just that we are in with a reasonable chance. Talking in absolutes one way or the other is ridiculous. I'm trying to be positive and a Man Utd win on Wednesday by less than three goals is a great result for us. Also the last fixture of Leicester vs Man Utd looked a bad one for us but now is a perfect one as we will have our fate in our own hands. One last push lads.......................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman_Mike Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 A 'Man United fan' from Melton.. has just came in work saying about the big game next week when we're both working during the game.. Can't bear it. I'm not stable enough for this. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 1 minute ago, Stuntman_Mike said: A 'Man United fan' from Melton.. has just came in work saying about the big game next week when we're both working during the game.. Can't bear it. I'm not stable enough for this. Try and relax. View it as a one off bonus game to see how far we can over achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman_Mike Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 Just now, FoxinNotts said: Try and relax. View it as a one off bonus game to see how far we can over achieve. I'm trying and I have switched off but come the day it will change if we lose and he's gloating I'll just want to put him through the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paninistickers Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 Bennett and poor Thomas can't be allowed anywhere near the starting xi. I'd stick Justin at LB (thro gritted teeth as he too is way way out of his depth) and anyone, literally any competent midfielder at RB (Choudhury or Mendy) to complete a makeshift back four. Their lack of positional sense is a least covered by the fact they are good enough to play at this level. Add an extra midfielder alongside Wilf and shove tielemans higher up where his little slide passes can do some damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 Definitely bet on Leicester red card, Man U penalty, Bruno Fernandes to pretend he's going to die about 10 times 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewty Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 (edited) Kasper Hamza Evan's Morgan justin N'didi Youri Praet Perez Vardy Barnes Edited 20 July 2020 by dnewty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacamion Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 1 hour ago, daddylonglegs said: Think realistically there's only one way we can win this. I'd go with Schmeichel Simpson Huth Morgan Fuchs Mahrez Kante Drinkwater Albrighton Okazaki Vardy. Hit them on the counter, 1-0. Thanks for coming. Manchester Utd might anticipate this and select Best, Law and Charlton. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse's Mouth Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 I dont think we'll win,but I think this arrangement suits us purely because we need to play for the win, if a draw had been enough we'd have played into their hands. I think Ole might park it as well, their counter will be an issue, I think drop the 3 imo. Big Wes & Evans. Wouldn't even be that against two DMs. We need to be able to keep Matic out the game because hes more essential than Pogba and Penandes imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joachim1965 Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 2 hours ago, Stuntman_Mike said: I'm trying and I have switched off but come the day it will change if we lose and he's gloating I'll just want to put him through the window It has to be done, you know it makes sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 Kasper Justin. N'didi. Evans. Thomas Hamza. Mendy Perez tielemens Praet Vardy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Dude Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 Put hundred eiros on them getting a pen. I can't see it not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMike Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 It aint gonna happen but i'd much prefer this match to be played WITHOUT VAR. Some of the recent decisions that have gone Man. U's way have been, frankly, ludicrous. It really makes one wonder just how much influence they have. Does Alex Ferguson have Stockley Park on speed dial ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 Has to be a back four for this. If we play wing-backs then Rashford and Greenwood will get in behind them and have space to run at Bennett and Evans. I'm also not really sure an extra central defender is going to help a great deal when we know their biggest threats are Fernandes in the middle and the wide players. We'd be better off having an extra central midfielder to cut off passing lines and give Pogba and Fernandes as little time as possible on the ball. Schmeichel Justin - Morgan - Evans - Thomas Ndidi Tielemans Praet Perez Barnes Vardy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonmoreStef Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 I kinda got a weird feeling that if Man Utd only need a draw it might suit us more. That negative mindset of not needing to win as messed up better teams than Utd. Barcelona last season springs to mind. I’m just praying any win will be good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 with Var present the lads have no chance they could score 6 on sunday and they would all be ruled out for VAR, and we all know why. we have seen in recent weeks whats going on you dont have to blind to see it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 I can see Brendan experimenting with a 6-4-0 formation. Either that or a 3-2-5. I can't decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 35 minutes ago, splinterdream said: Kasper Justin. N'didi. Evans. Thomas Hamza. Mendy Perez tielemens Praet Vardy I know this may generate a few laughs but i think desperate times call for desperate measures. I really don't think Wes or Bennett are playable on Sunday, i don't see why Wilf couldn't do a job as centre half, he has pace, can stick his head on it, can make a tackle so why not? I think we need to be aggressive, let them have the ball, sit deep, gain possession and quickly break, i think this is the best side we have for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 2 minutes ago, pmcla26 said: We’ll get destroyed in midfield without Ndidi there, and Mendy and Hamza together won’t be able to get out of our own half with them two on the ball. Wes should start with Bennett out, Morgan might be able to inspire a few of the shrinking violets to come out their shells and give it their all with the pace of the game I'm not so sure tbh, and i'm not thinking about that tip tappy football, i'm thinking more direct. Think about what spurs did to us on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse's Mouth Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, splinterdream said: I know this may generate a few laughs but i think desperate times call for desperate measures. I really don't think Wes or Bennett are playable on Sunday, i don't see why Wilf couldn't do a job as centre half, he has pace, can stick his head on it, can make a tackle so why not? I think we need to be aggressive, let them have the ball, sit deep, gain possession and quickly break, i think this is the best side we have for the job. Hamza and mendy as a 2 though is horrific, I could maybe get on board with ndidi in a 3 with tilly and praet in a 2 Edited 20 July 2020 by The Horse's Mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 1 minute ago, The Horse's Mouth said: Hamza and mendy as a 2 though is horrific, I could maybe get on board with ndidi in a 3 with tilly and praet in a 2 I'm thinking aggressive, breaking up Utd possession and playing on the break. Hamza can ruffle a few feathers, mendy can stick in a tackle. I don't think it's the day for pretty football tbh, we ain't going to pass it through Utd and if we try it'll be Spurs and worse. I love Wes but he really struggled against Spurs, I think Utd will have a field day with him sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse's Mouth Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 23 minutes ago, splinterdream said: I'm thinking aggressive, breaking up Utd possession and playing on the break. Hamza can ruffle a few feathers, mendy can stick in a tackle. I don't think it's the day for pretty football tbh, we ain't going to pass it through Utd and if we try it'll be Spurs and worse. I love Wes but he really struggled against Spurs, I think Utd will have a field day with him sadly. We arent going to play on the break against man united Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 2 minutes ago, The Horse's Mouth said: We arent going to play on the break against man united I know we aren't, we're going to play how we did against Spurs I would imagine, I wouldn't be surprised if it's a back 3 either as BR said he thought it had been effective when asked about it post match conference, and we'll very likely get smashed and told we've done well to be in the top 5, hope I'm wrong 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 Maybe we’ll turn up for a big game for a change, really do hope so, hate Man U and all the Leicester Reds who keep popping up. Slab head own goal in the last minute will do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve555 Posted 20 July 2020 Share Posted 20 July 2020 9 hours ago, Ric Flair said: There's so many annoying and careless moments recently, not only in goals shipped but chances missed ourselves. Harvey Barnes 2nd miss vs Sheffield Utd is beggars belief, as was Iheanacho's vs Everton which not to mention would have given us an extra point. I know it goes back further than the 2 incidents you have mentioned here, but my mind can't help but think back to the 2-2 draw with Chelsea. The Barnes miss when Vardy played him in with that cross from the right, one on one with the keeper & he somehow rolled it just the wrong side of the post. And perhaps an even worse miss was Evans, completely unmarked in the middle of the goal 5 yards out & headed over. A victory in that game would have given us 2 more points over Chelsea & them 1 less. So a 3 point swing, which as it happens turned out to be crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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