Manchester United v Newcastle : Official Match Thread 21/2/21 7pm

Seems a tad unfair to criticising a players performance 35 minutes before the game even kicks off.

He had a good game the other night, and its possible that he's been training well too.

Jamo about to prove a few people wrong tonight. He’s back to his best. Deal with it

Enjoyed that 4-1

Originally Posted by Patty_b

Seems a tad unfair to criticising a players performance 35 minutes before the game even kicks off.

He had a good game the other night, and its possible that he's been training well too.

I think the concern is based more on what we’ve seen from him on a regular basis. I’m more surprised that a decent turn in a europa game has seen a complete change of tune towards a player nobody wanted anywhere near the side up to a week ago.

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

As a £40m player expected to be a regular starter, I would expect he would, yes.

It was more a flippant remark that he Ole seems to can’t wait to get James in, and can’t wait to get Donny out. I hope we can move past this.

James has barely played for us this season. I’d hardly say starting a couple of games in late February indicates that Ole can’t wait to start him.

The Welsh Messi, or Wessi (coined by bunks, I believe).

Martial and Matic.. £#%&! off

Originally Posted by Patty_b

Did a good job defensively as well, doesn't hurt having his pace tracking back against a team trying to hit us on the counter attack.

no, he didn't.

we'd be much better off playing mata and/or greenwood and telling wan b to stay the £#%&! in his own half.

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

I think the concern is based more on what we’ve seen from him on a regular basis. I’m more surprised that a decent turn in a europa game has seen a complete change of tune towards a player nobody wanted anywhere near the side up to a week ago.

Are you ok? Why is this bothering you so much?

Maybe, just maybe, it’s based on more than just that? Maybe Ole is working from a place of slightly more knowledge than Dr Stringer off the Internet.

Originally Posted by Patty_b

Seems a tad unfair to criticising a players performance 35 minutes before the game even kicks off.

Originally Posted by Tuco

Martial and Matic.. £#%&! off

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

I think the concern is based more on what we’ve seen from him on a regular basis. I’m more surprised that a decent turn in a europa game has seen a complete change of tune towards a player nobody wanted anywhere near the side up to a week ago.

He hasn't played on a regular basis this season, and the last time we saw him play, he played well.

Originally Posted by NedKelly

James has barely played for us this season. I’d hardly say starting a couple of games in late February indicates that Ole can’t wait to start him.

The Welsh Messi, or Wessi (coined by bunks, I believe).

He’s started him a few times this season when form and alternatives pointed elsewhere.

Like I say, nobody wanted him anywhere near the 11 a week ago.

Surprised he’s been picked, hope he does well.

I just don’t get the hate for James. He’s fast as £#%&! and has contributed to loads of goals if I remember correctly. He’s not Ronaldinho. So what? Who is?

Originally Posted by Ethers

Are you ok? Why is this bothering you so much?

Maybe, just maybe, it’s based on more than just that? Maybe Ole is working from a place of slightly more knowledge than Dr Stringer off the Internet.

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

He’s started him a few times this season when form and alternatives pointed elsewhere.

Like I say, nobody wanted him anywhere near the 11 a week ago.

Surprised he’s been picked, hope he does well.

I have always liked James and felt the criticism was unjustified.

Originally Posted by Patty_b

He hasn't played on a regular basis this season, and the last time we saw him play, he played well.

He doesn’t start regularly, but the majority of his cameos and starts end more often than not in disappointment.

I seem to have stepped into some weird parallel universe where one the most maligned players in the squad is popular again.

Oh well. Made my point. Hope the lad does well.

What worries me isn't the inclusion of Daniel James.

It's the two sideways passing traffic cones in the middle of the pitch. We're going to have the lions share of the ball today, do we really need to start both the serbian lamp post and only brazilian in the history of football who kicks the ball like he's wearing diving flippers?

Originally Posted by Sparky***

What worries me isn't the inclusion of Daniel James.

It's the two sideways passing traffic cones in the middle of the pitch. We're going to have the lions share of the ball today, do we really need to start both the serbian lamp post and only brazilian in the history of football who kicks the ball like he's wearing diving flippers?

Second. Anderson was as bad around the box

Originally Posted by browser

Second. Anderson was as bad around the box

Fred makes anderson look like £#%&!ing Romario

Originally Posted by Ethers

Are you ok? Why is this bothering you so much?

Maybe, just maybe, it’s based on more than just that? Maybe Ole is working from a place of slightly more knowledge than Dr Stringer off the Internet.

We’re just talking about the 11. We do it on every match thread, and usually have our gripes. Is that ok?

I don’t doubt Ole knows far more than me, so I guess by that logic that’s the end of us debating any decision he’s ever involved in from this point forward.

I’m surprised James is starting given his general performance level for us this season. Really nothing more to it than that. Shall we move on?

lindelof against their 2 CF's makes me a bit nervous after seeing him getting bullied that last couple of matches

wish he would have stayed with Henderson in goal

Originally Posted by Sparky***

What worries me isn't the inclusion of Daniel James.

It's the two sideways passing traffic cones in the middle of the pitch. We're going to have the lions share of the ball today, do we really need to start both the serbian lamp post and only brazilian in the history of football who kicks the ball like he's wearing diving flippers?

It’s obviously to deal with Professor Xavier Shelvey and Longstaff when he comes on to try and score his usual goal against us.