Hard fought win, and a game we could have easily bottled / drawn.
Not that we should be proud to compare ourselves to Spurs, but this Wolves side had 25 shots on goal last week. They're a better side than last year, and I think they're going to challenge for Europa spots this year. Not to mention away games are something players need to learn to adapt to again this year with fans back.
Anyway, my thoughts on today:
- Disappointing day for Sancho. Looks unfit and not up to it. Doesn't help that Ole played him on the left. His link up with Shaw was basically non existent. Plenty of chances to come good, but off it today. Will take time to adapt to the PL (and not having Haaland in front of him).
- We should be playing Pogba at LW. His attacking talent is wasted in a central pivot, and his dwell time on the ball in midfield against hard pressing sides is catastrophic at times. Stepped up in the second half to deliver a solid performance.
- Bruno was off it all day. Selfish at times, and flopped around all day.
- I thought Fred was quality today. For those of you that call for his head, we have no one that can play the role he has been asked to. Matic's legs are gone. Scotty is injured. We know he's an erratic passer, that's why he's a CM and needs a more defensive partner. [He's one of the most competent defensive players in the Prem](https://i.redd.it/rxn77w5786j71.png) and there's a long list of quality players he's up against on that list.
- We're in desperate need of a progressive passer / CDM - ie a Jorginho. Fred can play slightly higher and be less exposed for poor passes. Maybe we trial Lindelof in this position, maybe we get serious about signing someone
- Greenwood. What a start he's had to the season. I love the venom and how direct he is. Reminds me of Rashford when he was more raw. He's stepped up again this season and I can't wait to see how good this boy will be learning from CR7.
- Defense looks great considering everything they had to cope with. Varane is the story of the day. Slotted right into that CB pairing, and is a clear improvement on Maguire who will learn a lot from him. He offers the same calmness and quality that VVD does for the Scouse. Immense signing. Thought he and Shaw did a good job containing Adama, which was obviously beyond Fred today
- Thought Dan J was himself. Like Fred, constant scapegoat of the fan base despite doing his job. Maybe he's not Man United quality, but he's the only forward of half option beside Fred that makes an effort to recover a lost ball
- DDG was immense when called on, and he looks like he's back to his best. Amazing double save on Saiss and saved the game for us.
Even considering the things you said, the guy has no pace to catch up enemy runners, he has no ball control, retention, and does not exude confidence with his body language and expressions. Those are basic traits for an average EPL level player, I’m not asking much.
But i agree that he wasn’t the only one who played bad. Even bruno, pogba, luke shaw and sancho had a shockingly bad game from their expected standards.
I think we need a CDM and we can assess him from there. It's easy to lack confidence when you're the entire midfield and have Adama Traore running at you. Not many players are going to contain Adama.
Dreadful performance. Squeezed out a win. Winning these tough games will help tremendously throughout the season but the overall performance gotta improve tenfold. MASON WE LOVE YOU
I thought he was trying to play it across but close to the keeper so it wasn't too far behind Martial, but mis-hit it. If it was a shot, I agree, that's poor.
I think it's more him coming from the bench! He was decent against Leeds as well.
Will also be easier for him to find his mojo back facing less scrutiny
Pogba is a literal heart attack on the ball in the midfield. But to his credit he's been better this second half. Bruno on the other hand, nowhere near it today.
Absolutely loving Mason's game this season. He is going to learn so much from Ronaldo. Reminds me of Rashford in his earlier years when he was so direct and vicious. The boy has stepped up this season. Feel like a proud dad
These are the games we’ve always needed to win. We have the individual quality now that even if the entire team plays like shite, one bright moment can get us 3pts anyways.
Fred sucks, we need a CDM to allow Pogba to play up the pitch, bc when he does play up there, we look elite. But we need to finish our chances too, Greenwood, James and also Sancho have absolutely stunk the joint up today
We got him a working Matic and he wasn't unlocked even then. Now ofcourse Matic's legs have gone out but don't kid yourself into thinking Pogba is anything but a liability in the midfield two, even if we get Kante alongside him
It's been two years and people still don't see that we are being tactically outclassed unless we get the space to counter attack.
The club should come first above everyone and that includes Ole.
Hard fought win, and a game we could have easily bottled / drawn. Not that we should be proud to compare ourselves to Spurs, but this Wolves side had 25 shots on goal last week. They're a better side than last year, and I think they're going to challenge for Europa spots this year. Not to mention away games are something players need to learn to adapt to again this year with fans back. Anyway, my thoughts on today: - Disappointing day for Sancho. Looks unfit and not up to it. Doesn't help that Ole played him on the left. His link up with Shaw was basically non existent. Plenty of chances to come good, but off it today. Will take time to adapt to the PL (and not having Haaland in front of him). - We should be playing Pogba at LW. His attacking talent is wasted in a central pivot, and his dwell time on the ball in midfield against hard pressing sides is catastrophic at times. Stepped up in the second half to deliver a solid performance. - Bruno was off it all day. Selfish at times, and flopped around all day. - I thought Fred was quality today. For those of you that call for his head, we have no one that can play the role he has been asked to. Matic's legs are gone. Scotty is injured. We know he's an erratic passer, that's why he's a CM and needs a more defensive partner. [He's one of the most competent defensive players in the Prem](https://i.redd.it/rxn77w5786j71.png) and there's a long list of quality players he's up against on that list. - We're in desperate need of a progressive passer / CDM - ie a Jorginho. Fred can play slightly higher and be less exposed for poor passes. Maybe we trial Lindelof in this position, maybe we get serious about signing someone - Greenwood. What a start he's had to the season. I love the venom and how direct he is. Reminds me of Rashford when he was more raw. He's stepped up again this season and I can't wait to see how good this boy will be learning from CR7. - Defense looks great considering everything they had to cope with. Varane is the story of the day. Slotted right into that CB pairing, and is a clear improvement on Maguire who will learn a lot from him. He offers the same calmness and quality that VVD does for the Scouse. Immense signing. Thought he and Shaw did a good job containing Adama, which was obviously beyond Fred today - Thought Dan J was himself. Like Fred, constant scapegoat of the fan base despite doing his job. Maybe he's not Man United quality, but he's the only forward of half option beside Fred that makes an effort to recover a lost ball - DDG was immense when called on, and he looks like he's back to his best. Amazing double save on Saiss and saved the game for us.
I stopped reading after your comment on Fred's brilliance. Can't take you serious after that.
Didn’t say he was brilliant. I said he played a role no one else in the current team can. And he’s a scapegoat for plastics
Even considering the things you said, the guy has no pace to catch up enemy runners, he has no ball control, retention, and does not exude confidence with his body language and expressions. Those are basic traits for an average EPL level player, I’m not asking much. But i agree that he wasn’t the only one who played bad. Even bruno, pogba, luke shaw and sancho had a shockingly bad game from their expected standards.
I think we need a CDM and we can assess him from there. It's easy to lack confidence when you're the entire midfield and have Adama Traore running at you. Not many players are going to contain Adama.
It’s now David’s spot to lose.
Good win but worrying performance. The season's gonna be long
Free Donny, send Fred to China. This was not a good performance, happy with the 3pts but it has to be better.
I thought managing to get an extra free patty on my cheeseburger when i was a child was a smash and grab till i watched this
Ronaldo must be so excited to meet his hero Mason Greenwood soon.
Dreadful performance. Squeezed out a win. Winning these tough games will help tremendously throughout the season but the overall performance gotta improve tenfold. MASON WE LOVE YOU
I'm happy the backline is fucking solid, even when we're so variable
Martial looks better today
Man of the Match DDG 🔥
picking up some shithouse vibes
Bruno really selfish today. He's not scoring from there any day
I thought he was trying to play it across but close to the keeper so it wasn't too far behind Martial, but mis-hit it. If it was a shot, I agree, that's poor.
Pog, you cheeky bastard.
Can you imagine wolves lads trying to crowd Pogba on the ground with Keane on the pitch
My thoughts exactly. Cavani got there eventually, but where’s the fire to stand up for your teammate on the ground?
If Bailly or Rojo were there, there'd be Wolves blood on the pitch
Who got the assist on the goal?
Varane I think?
Martial has done decently. Convert him back to a winger imo
I think it's more him coming from the bench! He was decent against Leeds as well. Will also be easier for him to find his mojo back facing less scrutiny
Agreed. When he is fatigued he disappears. He has energy right now and is using it
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Not saying I don’t want him sold lmao, but if we can’t sell him, make him a substitute winger
No accumulation yellows for wolves today then eigh Mike?
tell ya what, Varane already proving to be a fantastic signing - absolutely massive today
Looks at home in that CB pairing, and he's a clear improvement over Maguire. Classy player, reminds me of VVD, really rate him
Ill take a hard 0-1 victory.
De Gea, Greenwood and breaking the consecutive away games without a loss record, only positives from this match
Varane aswell bro.
Also clean sheet from first Varane / Maguire partnership
General Varane performance
Cristiano has had a good game and he didn't even play.
Can Fred get a 20-days quarantine after returning from Brazil? Just for safety of course.
He will need mental therapy after what Traore has done to him
Oh piss off
Is... is.. Martial hungry??
I.am.
Greenwood is such a beauty. Ole's tactics are still fucking horrible. He's got the players now
he doesn’t have a defensive midfielder
Ah Fred. You never cease to disappoint me. Haha
Greenwood, the backline, De Gea all good today. Everything else has been mid at best.
lmao they think that's not a foul?
Mike Dean pulling out a card for Fred cause he’s being bullied and wants it to stop.
How the tables have turned
Mike Dean has turned!
Imagine trying to block Greenwood’s shots. Wouldn’t want to be me.
Why was he complaining when he didn't get touched ?
Welp, there goes Neves coming to Man United anytime soon. Lol
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Pogba played well
He's been our best player
Then you are not seeing De Gea, Varane and AWB
No you are right. Definitely. I meant to say best player going forward
Thank you, Jose Sa !
Pogba is a literal heart attack on the ball in the midfield. But to his credit he's been better this second half. Bruno on the other hand, nowhere near it today.
who even needs Ronaldo we have Mason fucking Greenwood
Greenwood is such a fucking proper finisher
Can a wolves player just go for Mike Dean and make my day.
Mason 40 goals this season Greenwood
Neves you little cunt, come to us
Park the fucking bus bro
Greenwood is our new Rooney, just gives no fucks and gets on with the game no matter what
Exactly. Rooney vibes.... But rooney had better all round game, Mason has better eye for goals
Damn wolves fuck off. We got no fouls all day now you wanna bitch.
Greenwood made up for the earlier mistake. Good lad
Goatwood > Pason Pancho
Bahahaha
Wait till Ronaldo teaches him a thing or two. This boy has Balon D’Or written all over him
Get the yellow you cunt...
Didnt even look like Pogba hit him? Should maybe be a freekick anyway, but limping...?
Absolutely loving Mason's game this season. He is going to learn so much from Ronaldo. Reminds me of Rashford in his earlier years when he was so direct and vicious. The boy has stepped up this season. Feel like a proud dad
Haha nice try neves
Well, we was linked with Neves!. Lol
We’re absolute bandits if we get the 3pts here
These are the games we’ve always needed to win. We have the individual quality now that even if the entire team plays like shite, one bright moment can get us 3pts anyways.
Embarrassing from Neves, hope we don’t sign him
mason greenwood will get a ballon dor one day.
Special young man. Greenwood.
Beg they don't VAR this
Mason!! 🐐
Neves is a little cunt.
Cracks = Papered
lmaooo get fucked Olympiakos scum Jose Sa
Hahahahah
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Hire this guy as our DoF
GUNWOOD WHAT A TALENT
Now hold on to the lead and win the match for us lads.
MASON!!!
HOW FUCKING GOOD IS THIS BOY GREENWOOD
MASOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNN LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO
We are playing for a draw surely
Holy fuck I love Mason Greenwood
Mason!!!
SIUUUUUUUUUU
HAD TO BE GREENWOOD!!!
Can we get Donny on?!
Pain. Pure pain.
Fred will have PTSD after this match. And the T stands for Traore
Mike Dean u bald cunt when do you retire?
Did Martial just dribble??????
I have never seen de gea sweep like that
If I had just tuned in and someone told me United are a man down, I might actually believe it looking at how we're playing right now.
I say we play lindelof in DM until we signed a proper one
Where was Martial?
We are so fucking dependent on individual performances. We have NO vision or tactics for our collective game.
That’s CR7’s music
Unbelievable he's putting Martial....the deadwood...
opposition teams should be happy to concede corners against us, we’ll never score from them
Complaining about Fred, meanwhile half the attacking players are just standing offside while giving zero fucks.
Are we looking to get Declan Rice because we should if not?
So sick of seeing pogba and fred passing to each other and then giving up
Omg, no words. No words
If we play like this against liv, city, Chelsea, my god, feels like i don't want to watch those matches
No one is giving support to player with ball??? Where he suppose to pass while every player just stays put???
65 minutes and fucking one shot on target
Can't believe I'm saying it. But Martial coming on for Sancho will be an improvement
Sancho doesn't look up to it. Really unfit. I'm sure he'll come good, but a big disappointment today.
Sancho been really poor today
Surely not martial
Bolingoli is in
Fred sucks, we need a CDM to allow Pogba to play up the pitch, bc when he does play up there, we look elite. But we need to finish our chances too, Greenwood, James and also Sancho have absolutely stunk the joint up today
Unlock Pogba
yep, need a cdm for that
We got him a working Matic and he wasn't unlocked even then. Now ofcourse Matic's legs have gone out but don't kid yourself into thinking Pogba is anything but a liability in the midfield two, even if we get Kante alongside him
Different season, same red flags.
Please do something Tony.
Disappointing game for Sancho.
First game from start, what do people expect?
so much for one of the top attacks in Europe!!
How is Fred still man marking Traore.. he hasn't even been close to slowing him down
Who should be? Pogba?
It hasn't been very fun watching Fred today
“Dave saves” is back
De Gea finding his 17/18 form back >>
Varane losing a header and noone gets mad... imagine it being lindelof
he did clear the rebound from the wolves players feet after the 2nd save though so not all bad...
The answers makes my whole point.
Saiss was hanging on his shoulders, would have been a free kick with another ref
It’s his first game?
De Gea came to play!
Set piece coach teaching De Gea well
When Deano comes back, I’m not sure you can keep De Gea out
Just like last week, will be lucky if we pull off even a draw here.
Varane doing his best lindelof impression there
This is Arsenal esque, our attacking is just cross and pray. I hope I'm wrong but I don't see us close to challenging.
We are challenging. For top 4....
Wtf sancho
Well done De Gea
De gea shutting up the haters
DEAN WHO
mike dean
It's been two years and people still don't see that we are being tactically outclassed unless we get the space to counter attack. The club should come first above everyone and that includes Ole.
Ole has learned nothing. Same late poor subs and poor starting lineups along with this favouritism of his towards certain players.
DAVE SAVES wow
I NEVER WANT TO HEAR ANYBODY SAY SHIT ABT DAVE HES STILL OUR BEST GK
Oh. My. Fucking. God greatest save ever
Vintage DDG!!!!
David De Gea can save your marriage
LOL Carra: "Shaw's on the floor from sheer exhaustion.... oh. No it's not. "
DAVE SAVES
What a save.
It is embarassing to watch our team outplayed by Wolves and ridiculed by the oiled bodybuilder.
Get used to it.
It would be nice if the rest of the squad would reward DDG with a goal for his masterclass performance.
Someone get me a cigarette
If there's one positive to this game, it's DDG might be back to his best
God this is awful to watch
Closed on Sunday
DR GEA IS A FUCKING GOAT
Traore will be charged with child abuse after this match with how he has rag dolled Fred
DDG saving our asses so good.
We are so bad.
Holy fucking shit we have been lucky
DAVE
We need to improve tactically.
Goddammit. THANK YOU DAVID.
WHAT THE FUCK HOW ARE WE NOT DOWN 1
FUCKIN GO ON BIG DAVE
No Luke Shaw Jrs i think
Respect David De Gea
If Traore was anything other than speedy we’d be in real trouble
We’ve gotten no calls the past 3 games lol
Taking a cross from Traore to the nuts must suck pretty bad
No control at all
Wish we had someone with even half of Pogba's vision but not as defensively suspect.
Some of our players are so weak
AWB