Recent content by Sideshow Bob

Hi quirkishdelight, Welcome to the forum. I think the championship would be too quick/physical for him. I agree, the reaction last night was disgraceful. I said in another thread, I could sense the crowd were baying for blood before he killed the ball. There was a groan following his first...

Hi Greame, Welcome to the forum. Who should be the captain?

What was he record at Plymouth? Expecting it to obviously bad but just curious.

Not the best argument for Martinez to play in midfield.

I think he should be the middle centre back, however I get the feeling that Amorim prefers Maguire.

Casemiro strikes me as a player who needs regular football to maintain any sort of firm, a bit like Rooney. Collyer should be given Casemiro’s minutes. His ability on the ball might be limited but he at least as legs. Hopefully Casemiro leaves in January to ease financial burden/add money to...

His form doesn’t warrant a place in the team, I don’t like the idea of playing in midfield, he doesn’t have the legs to get up and down the pitch. It’s a shame Shaw is constantly injured and Evans is the only other who can naturally play left centre back. I’d like to see Yoro and Evans rotate...

Yep, his better performances have come at right centre back under Amorim. Not sure why he’s been moved to wing back.

I can’t agree with any form of booing or jeering of an individual for footballing reasons. Those who booed should be ashamed. I could sense before Zirkzee kicked a ball the crowd were baying for blood. He was no worse than the other outfield players.

I don’t usually say or feel this way but I’m worried about the game. Think United will be embarrassed.

What do we think? Would he be good signing?

Just finished watching Black Doves on Netflix. It’s excellent, well worth a watch.

Damning stuff from Mitten.

The end of 2024 is almost upon us. So, what has been… Your favourite moment? Your favourite sporting moment? Your favourite album? Your favourite song? Your favourite movie? Your favourite TV show? Your favourite video game? Your favourite book? Feel free to add another questions or stuff...

It’s been another bad December.

Translation: The negotiations for the extension of Nuno Mendes are at a standstill. As things stand, the player wants to leave PSG @RMCsport Manchester United have made an offer and the pressure of the English does not leave the 22-year-old full-back indifferent. Other clubs will position...

Newcastle have scored 11 goals without conceding in the last 3 games.

Lost 4-0 to Lampard’s Coventry City.

No Fernandes and Ugarte due to suspension.

We usually create a thread for the race to finish in the top 4 at this point in the season. Should we create a race to escape relegation thread instead?

He’s struggling at the minute. His lack of passing range is hurting the team. Still only 19 though. I would like to see him play at 10 in Bruno’s absence and get legs in midfield, but who?

That performance was way short of the required level for a United striker. He looses too many duels and struggles to link play. He is young and learnin’ but United need a ready made striker now. Can the club sign one in January or will they need to wait until the summer?

Was it poor goalkeeping or a foul for Wolves’ first goal?

Poor cameo. @IDFD, in a different thread you said that Garnacho has been mismanaged. What do you mean by the comment? How has he been mismanaged?

More defeats this season under Amorim than Ten Hag.

Third red card of the season. His first touch was poor that led to the second yellow.

It’s grim.

Set piece again. Oh dear.

Poor defending by Dalot despite the goal been ruled offside.

I’ve just turned on the second half to see Fernandes has been sent off. What happened?

Quality from both teams was severely lacking in the first half. Poor game.

Same old problems, United are toothless in attack.

No Rashford again.

Failed to beat Everton at home.

Merry christmas ya filthy animals! Hope you all have a good one. Will be having Christmas dinner with parents for the first time since Covid. Then to other family in the evening. For me, Christmas is about spending time with family, so looking forward to it.

Article says Zirkzee is a possible target if Osimhen leaves Napoli.

Linked with a move for Osimhen.

Thoughts on his omission from the team? Should he be involved more?

He’s way short and shouldn’t be starting matches. He should build up to full fitness with 20-30 minutes cameos when matches are won.

Why are the players the problem?

Martinez was poor again. His form is well short of the required standard, it’s an increasing worry. I’d like to see Evans start as the left centre back for the next few games if his body is can manage two games in a short period. With Shaw’s availability issues and Martinez’s form, United will...

That’s not true. In Klopp’s first season at Liverpool he persisted with his preferred style of play despite inconsistent performances and results. He established which players were suited and replaced those who were not in the following transfer windows. Amorim should do the same.

Is De Ligt injured? 7 goals conceded in the last 2 games in his absence.

Do we have a winner?

Just thrashed Spurs 6-3. It’s looking ominous…

Is 1.2 Bournemouth’s xg? The 1.2 will also include the penalty, which is 0.6, I think. Yep, it’s been the story of the season.

What’s United’s record since Amorim was appointed manager?

The shoreline wasn’t a true reflection of the match. I don’t know the starts, however it felt like Bournemouth created little whilst United had plenty.

I wonder if Rashord will leave on loan in January with an obligation to buy in the summer.

It was never 116-112.

Moses Itauma looks a bit special.

Another cracking fight, this time between Fisher v Allen. Surely a rematch is on the cards. Very close fight, I had Allen edging the contest.

Enjoyed McGregor v Lowe, it was an entertaining fight. What on earth was going on with Lowe’s gum shield, criminal it ended costing two points. McGregor was the deserved winner.

So, who is going to win the rematch between Fury and Usyk?

£45m would make a massive difference.

Rashford’s transfer fee will massively contribute towards any spending next summer.

Decent cameo. He’s been playing with greater urgency in recent performances, a marked difference to the earlier in the season. His hold up play and competing for the ball is much better. Think he should be given the opportunity from the start for a run of games.

Very poor for Tottenham’s third goal.

Promising performance. He looked composed and confident on the ball. His passing ability will add another dimension to United’s attacking play.

Martinez was poor for the third goal.

Amorim on Rashford not being in the squad v Spurs: "Selection. I chose the players that looked ready to cope with the demands of playing a strong game."

United have been the better team in the first half and are unlucky to be losing. Should have scored through one of the opportunities from the edge of the penalty area.

Gold star for @IDFD.

Yeah, he played well. His better performances for England were in a back three. Both Maguire and De Ligt could be overkill against most teams but is a good option against specific opponents.

Humphries begins his defence of the title at 22:15.

Southampton remain on 5 points after being thrashed 5-0 by Spurs. Will they get more points than Derby who with 11 points hold the record for the lowest tally in Premier League history?

It’s been a good weekend for Chelsea, now only 2 points behind Liverpool. Are they genuine title challengers?

He was fantastic. He snuffed out everything in midfield. He’s getting better and better.

Top performance and the best player on the pitch. He’s been fantastic this season.

Oh my god!!!!

Get in!! Come on!!

Well done Amad!

Hiw has Garnacho been poorly managed?

The manager is setting the tone. I fully back it. Both have been poor for most of the season.

Fernandes has to score. Really poor effort.

The pair have clearly been dropped for disciplinary reasons.

Why is it poor?

Embarrassing stuff from Walker.

City have been linked with a move for Pogba.

He’s recently signed a new contract. Quite a bit I reckon.

Luckhurst has revealed the leaked line up: Onana, Maguire, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dalot, Mount, Amad, Hojlund.

Do we have a winner?

Arsenal should really be beating teams like Everton if they want to win the league this season.

He had a positive impact on proceedings and should have scored at least one goal. Good cameo.

Sad times when you desperately want an academy product to leave.

Poor performance. Ball retention was bad. How many occasions did he lose the ball?

The second goal was top class. How many is that now for the season?

Another poor mistake to follow the one against Forest.

Yeah, a real tough watch. Might turn over to Richard Osmond’s House of Games.

They sure do!

His decision making and football intelligence leaves a lot to be desired. He’s 25 now, he’s no kid. He needs to show a lot more than he has done so far this season.

I hope the rumours linking Dalot with a move to Real Madrid are true. Doubt it though.

I do wonder where he fits in under Amorim. I would prefer two playmaker type players behind the main striker.

Poor performance. It happens. United would be in worse position in the league if it wasn’t for Onana.

He looks a little lost. He’s not sure what to do and how to go about doing it.

How many passes did the centre backs play to each other?

We didn’t really learn anything new from the performance. United lacked cohesion and toothless in their attacking play.

His general play leaves a lot to be desired.

Poor play to concede a corner that led to Arsenal’s second goal.

United done well in the first half. They have restricted and frustrated Arsenal. Need to see more from the front three but relatively happy.

Is that your xG?

Only 2 members left in survivor after game week 13!

Made me chuckle.

He was class. Probably the first time I’ve thought he could be a permanent fixture in the team.

Two goals and created opportunities for others. Good performance.

Premier League: Manchester United 4-0 Everton - 1st December 2024 2 goals. Rooney - 253 Charlton - 249 Law - 237 Rowley - 211 Best - 179 Viollet - 179 Giggs - 168 Spence - 168 Hughes - 163 Scholes - 155 Van Nistelrooy - 150 Rashford - 138

He didn’t look like an £80m player based on today’s performance.

Two goals for Rashford and Zirkzee to following Hojlund’s brace. It’s a good sign when strikers/forwards are scoring goals.