Manchester United (A) Pre-match Thread | Sunday 10th November 14:00

[Supergray22]

7 hours ago, Finnegan said:

 

I'd ****ing love a point quite frankly. 

 

Think we'll get smashed. 

 

I don’t think we will get smashed. They will be motivated to impress the incoming manager but we have a fighting chance. I would take a point all day though. 

[whoareyaaa]

36 minutes ago, JimJams said:

So we're gonna have a 2 goal cushion until the last minute then?

How did you work that out

[Royston.]

1 hour ago, Supergray22 said:

I don’t think we will get smashed. They will be motivated to impress the incoming manager but we have no fuching  chance. I would take a point all day though. 

 

[whoareyaaa]

They are playing a strong side tonight hopefully they will be leggy

[HibiscusMark]

Honestly, if you want to read positive comments about a Foxes win, read their fan page, not ours.

[Foxy51]

On 02/11/2024 at 19:43, Wymsey said:

Thought he starts on the 11th?

 

Am a bit worried about their pace out wide.

 

But a draw could very much be achievable.

He starts on 11th,  one day after our match 

[Paninistickers]

1 hour ago, whoareyaaa said:

They are playing a strong side tonight hopefully they will be leggy

Van Nistelrooy absolutely rinsing their first xi fitness for his own stats and CV. 

 

 

[FoxinNotts]

They look shite so far tonight tbh

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Only just realised they're playing this evening. Helps but I still can't see us getting anything.

[waddadamadda]

I have a feeling about this one…a good feeling. I don’t think we’ll take the 3 points but can deffo see us coming home with a point.

 

[FOXSE]

They have gone pretty strong tonight. We need to run the legs off them Sunday. These are very beatable.... and we go above them, if we do!

[Gazza M]

Like to think we may have learnt a few lessons from our cup match the other day. It would help to start not having both full backs abandoning the defence at the same time. 

[Mike1983]

29 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said:

They look shite so far tonight tbh

I didn’t think they looked all that impressive against our League One lineup.

[FoxTimmy2]

57 minutes ago, Paninistickers said:

Van Nistelrooy absolutely rinsing their first xi fitness for his own stats and CV. 

 

 

It’s the same sort of stat-padding Martin Russell is doing with Southampton - high possession on paper, but if you actually watch them play, it’s just sideways passing in their own half.

[worthosoriginals]

9 hours ago, James_lcfc said:

Apologies for the loser mentality...

 

...but a point would be brilliant.

Thanks steve now get that bus parked

[worthosoriginals]

1 hour ago, HibiscusMark said:

Honestly, if you want to read positive comments about a Foxes win, read their fan page, not ours.

I would if I could understand cockney lingo

[sylofox]

I personally think this is the first tactical thing cooper has done. Don't show them our best in the cup. Keep em guessing what the line up will be. With a little luck in the cup ie. The lucky rebound off the post they got and we didn't.  Then that awful back pass it could have been pen's. They ain't great. A few of them I know said they was lucky full first team against kids.

 

I can see us getting a result here.

 

Not the rest I typed first.

Edited 7 November 2024 by sylofox

[Jobyfox]

5 minutes ago, sylofox said:

I personally think this is the first tactical thing cooper has done. Don't show them our best in the cup. Keep em guessing what the line up will be. With a little luck in the cup ie. The lucky rebound off the post they got and we didn't.  Then that awful back pass it could have been pen's. They ain't great. A few of them I know said they was lucky full first team against kids.

 

I can see us getting a result here.

 

Not the rest I typed first.

We definitely will. Guaranteed 

[TeamRocket]

Even though they've gone strong today we will definitely still lose Notts played on Monday and the played us soon after and it looked like we played the Monday game.

[Fox42]

1-1

[hejammy]

Glad you're not facing Amorim?
“You always deal with whatever’s in front of you. It’s been of interest around the world about what’s happening at United. The same as the first game, it’s about us focusing on ourselves. If we want to succeed in any game, it’s on us. It’s a tough game, but a challenge we’re looking forward to.”

 

How different will league game be?
“It was a League Cup game and now it’s in the league. They’ve got a few players back and that makes a difference. Whenever you play Man Utd, home or away, you come up against a team with talented players and you have to be mindful of that. We’re looking forward to going there again. We’re disappointed we only got a draw at Ipswich and we want to get back on the winning trail. We’ve had a really good week of training.”

 

Coming into a team midway through a season?
“Every situation will be different. You try to work off your instincts and align things to your beliefs. That’s the challenge of every coach, whether it’s somebody going into a third or fourth season, or you’re just taking over. Whenever you take a job, it will always look different to the one before and the one after.

 

Buonanotte?
“Really impressed. The highlights of his game have been shown quite often. You can see the obvious abilities. He’s a really good lad. He’s down to earth and he’s bought into the dressing room and what we’re asking of him while giving him the freedom. He’s got a really good training ethic, he’s aggressive in his own way. We’re enjoying working with him, really enjoying getting the best out of him, and it’s good we’re seeing it in a way that’s good for the club. Every team has talented players, but when they’re doing it for the team, that’s really pleasing. We’re only 10 games in so we need to make sure he keeps progressing.”

 

Buonanotte transfer possible?
“That’s not for me. While he’s here, we treat him like he’s our own. We’ve got a good relationship with Brighton.”

 

United only two points ahead of you?
“There’s always an opportunity. We’re not going into the game with that in mind. We have to have belief in the gameplan. It’s not something we’re talking about. We’re talking about getting certain players in certain positions and having an impact on the game. We want to believe we can go there and succeed. It was a frustrating last result. We’re looking forward to thriving under the challenge.”

 

Old Trafford no longer to be feared?
“You can go anywhere and create anything. There are no guarantees. Whatever we want to get out of any season is not going to be through good fortune, it’s going to be delivering when it counts. We want to shine at Old Trafford and show who we are.”

Late goals?
“We’re good for a goal at the moment. It’s not the plan to leave it so late to get results. At Ipswich we had a chance to make it a game that was ours all the way through, and we didn’t do that. It’s good that we’re showing resilience. But we have to show that at the start and during different momentum in games. These are conversations that are going on.”

10 points from 10 games?
“We have to have the mentality that we can do better than that. There’s only six promoted teams that have done better than that in recent seasons, so it’s been decent. But we can get better and hopefully we can get more points from the next 10. Me and the guys always want more. It’s a fair one. Points tell the true story. There’s times where we should have picked up more points and times where we didn’t do enough. The ambition is to be higher. I’m always going to say I want more. That’s the elite environment of the Premier League. We’ve got to think big and make it happen.”

Striving for 90-min performance?
“Yes, but I don’t think we’ll be sitting on our own. There will be spells where the opponents will be on top. At Ipswich, we started and finished well but there were parts in the middle where we could have been better. You’re always striving for a 90-minute performance, but it’s easier said than done.”

Ayew?
“We knew we needed to bring in, as well as young players for the future, the experience. I was asked about the composure Jordan and Vards showed and that was built on experience. We’re delighted with Jordan because he can deliver and he knows what it takes. He’s very much about the team and the greater good. It can’t be about individuals. The more time he’s here, the more that will grow. Some important moments so far and there will be more to come.”

Injuries?
“Bobby missed Ipswich and still hasn’t returned to the grass. He picked up a nasty wound in the cup game. It’s on his Achilles in an awkward position as it keeps opening up. We’re hoping that heals quickly.”

Daka?
“He’s an asset for the team and it’s great to have him back. He’s a good guy who has certain attributes. He’ll be a great option. It is tempting to throw him straight back in, but we don’t want to do that to the detriment of getting him fully fit. It was quite a serious injury so we have to be careful. We’re cooperating with the medical team. He’s looking sharp and that will grow.”

What needs to improve from first 10 games?
“Got to strive to improve all parts. We can’t take for granted the good parts, that they will continue. We’ve conceded too many goals and too many chances. We can’t shy away from being more resilient in defending. Conceding goals isn’t just about the final bit, it’s about how it gets there. In possession, we’ve looked threatening at times, but at times we’ve needed to see that more often.

 

 

 

 

Edited 8 November 2024 by hejammy

[moore_94]

Bobby Reid out injured… shame…

 

 

[moore_94]

Steve Cooper Pre-Match Press Conference vs Man Utd

 

How different will league game be?

“It was a League Cup game and now it’s in the league. They’ve got a few players back and that makes a difference. Whenever you play Man Utd, home or away, you come up against a team with talented players and you have to be mindful of that. We’re looking forward to going there again. We’re disappointed we only got a draw at Ipswich and we want to get back on the winning trail. We’ve had a really good week of training.”
 

Glad you're not facing Amorim?

“You always deal with whatever’s in front of you. It’s been of interest around the world about what’s happening at United. The same as the first game, it’s about us focusing on ourselves. If we want to succeed in any game, it’s on us. It’s a tough game, but a challenge we’re looking forward to.”
 

Coming into a team midway through a season?

“Every situation will be different. You try to work off your instincts and align things to your beliefs. That’s the challenge of every coach, whether it’s somebody going into a third or fourth season, or you’re just taking over. Whenever you take a job, it will always look different to the one before and the one after.”
 

Buonanotte?

“Really impressed. The highlights of his game have been shown quite often. You can see the obvious abilities. He’s a really good lad. He’s down to earth and he’s bought into the dressing room and what we’re asking of him while giving him the freedom. He’s got a really good training ethic, he’s aggressive in his own way. We’re enjoying working with him, really enjoying getting the best out of him, and it’s good we’re seeing it in a way that’s good for the club. Every team has talented players, but when they’re doing it for the team, that’s really pleasing. We’re only 10 games in so we need to make sure he keeps progressing.”
 

Buonanotte transfer possible?

“That’s not for me. While he’s here, we treat him like he’s our own. We’ve got a good relationship with Brighton.”
 

United only two points ahead of you?

“There’s always an opportunity. We’re not going into the game with that in mind. We have to have belief in the gameplan. It’s not something we’re talking about. We’re talking about getting certain players in certain positions and having an impact on the game. We want to believe we can go there and succeed. It was a frustrating last result. We’re looking forward to thriving under the challenge.”
 

Old Trafford no longer to be feared?

“You can go anywhere and create anything. There are no guarantees. Whatever we want to get out of any season is not going to be through good fortune, it’s going to be delivering when it counts. We want to shine at Old Trafford and show who we are.”
 

Late goals?

“We’re good for a goal at the moment. It’s not the plan to leave it so late to get results. At Ipswich we had a chance to make it a game that was ours all the way through, and we didn’t do that. It’s good that we’re showing resilience. But we have to show that at the start and during different momentum in games. These are conversations that are going on.”
 

10 points from 10 games?

“We have to have the mentality that we can do better than that. There’s only six promoted teams that have done better than that in recent seasons, so it’s been decent. But we can get better and hopefully we can get more points from the next 10. Me and the guys always want more. It’s a fair one. Points tell the true story. There’s times where we should have picked up more points and times where we didn’t do enough. The ambition is to be higher. I’m always going to say I want more. That’s the elite environment of the Premier League. We’ve got to think big and make it happen.”
 

Striving for 90-min performance?

“Yes, but I don’t think we’ll be sitting on our own. There will be spells where the opponents will be on top. At Ipswich, we started and finished well but there were parts in the middle where we could have been better. You’re always striving for a 90-minute performance, but it’s easier said than done.”
 

Ayew?

“We knew we needed to bring in, as well as young players for the future, the experience. I was asked about the composure Jordan and Vards showed and that was built on experience. We’re delighted with Jordan because he can deliver and he knows what it takes. He’s very much about the team and the greater good. It can’t be about individuals. The more time he’s here, the more that will grow. Some important moments so far and there will be more to come.”
 

Injuries?

“Bobby missed Ipswich and still hasn’t returned to the grass. He picked up a nasty wound in the cup game. It’s on his Achilles in an awkward position as it keeps opening up. We’re hoping that heals quickly.”
 

Daka?

“He’s an asset for the team and it’s great to have him back. He’s a good guy who has certain attributes. He’ll be a great option. It is tempting to throw him straight back in, but we don’t want to do that to the detriment of getting him fully fit. It was quite a serious injury so we have to be careful. We’re cooperating with the medical team. He’s looking sharp and that will grow.”
 

Edited 8 November 2024 by moore_94

[AjcW]

5 minutes ago, hejammy said:

Glad you're not facing Amorim?
“You always deal with whatever’s in front of you. It’s been of interest around the world about what’s happening at United. The same as the first game, it’s about us focusing on ourselves. If we want to succeed in any game, it’s on us. It’s a tough game, but a challenge we’re looking forward to.”

 

How different will league game be?
“It was a League Cup game and now it’s in the league. They’ve got a few players back and that makes a difference. Whenever you play Man Utd, home or away, you come up against a team with talented players and you have to be mindful of that. We’re looking forward to going there again. We’re disappointed we only got a draw at Ipswich and we want to get back on the winning trail. We’ve had a really good week of training.”

 

Coming into a team midway through a season?
“Every situation will be different. You try to work off your instincts and align things to your beliefs. That’s the challenge of every coach, whether it’s somebody going into a third or fourth season, or you’re just taking over. Whenever you take a job, it will always look different to the one before and the one after.

 

Buonanotte transfer possible?
“That’s not for me. While he’s here, we treat him like he’s our own. We’ve got a good relationship with Brighton.”

 

United only two points ahead of you?
“There’s always an opportunity. We’re not going into the game with that in mind. We have to have belief in the gameplan. It’s not something we’re talking about. We’re talking about getting certain players in certain positions and having an impact on the game. We want to believe we can go there and succeed. It was a frustrating last result. We’re looking forward to thriving under the challenge.”

 

Howwwwww DARE YOU!!!! @moore_94 are you okay?

[Brooksy]

I think we'll win this. 2 or 3-1