OFFICIAL FOOTY THREAD ⚽️: Rodri wins 2024 Ballon d’Or

[imasoleman18]

im subscribing to the theory that the team is playing bad on purpose to try and force a glazers sale because these goals onana is concede are just comedy at this point, literally 90% of the goals conceded are on him and not player skill IMO

 

[jking0821]

im subscribing to the theory that the team is playing bad on purpose to try and force a glazers sale because these goals onana is concede are just comedy at this point, literally 90% of the goals conceded are on him and not player skill IMO

I thought i was crazy watching the Willock goal. Onana didn't shift at all he just stayed in the middle of the goal. Willock just slotted it in near post. Like move over...cut the angle Onana what are you doing??

 

[sonoftony]

im subscribing to the theory that the team is playing bad on purpose to try and force a glazers sale because these goals onana is concede are just comedy at this point, literally 90% of the goals conceded are on him and not player skill IMO

I like that strategy. Getting relegated to Championship will cut the sales price significantly forcing the Glazers to sell at a discount.

 

[Beans]

I feel United is a cursed graveyard where seemingly every player and manager rots away as long as they're there but I think the lack of any gameplan is the most convincing reason to sack him.
The board seems to have mostly backed ETH on buying players, a significant amount that Ten Hag worked with in previous roles, yet I have no idea what I'm watching when a United game is on. It's just a chaotic ****show.

In very little time and largely with the same core players, Ange Postecoglou has instituted a clear and defined playstyle. So has Emery at Aston Villa. So has Eddie Howe at Newcastle.
Meanwhile Ten Hag is doing what exactly? This entire season, there's not even a hint of a clear gameplan in place, and even the stans like Gary Neville are forced to concede that point.

You made some valid points.. I really don't think Ten Hag is a bad manager. Too many have failed before him for me to believe this is solely on him. I do think letting him dictate the recruitment was a terrible idea in retrospect. I was ok with it initially under the pretense that it would help him implement his style faster. But united play NOTHING like his AJAX teams. I think we are seeing what happens when your recruitment efforts are a hodge podge and you can't move on players. I really don't have the words anymore to come in here and even converse over the defeats. So many issues on and off the pitch, that seemingly have finally caught up to the club. Sucks that it's gonna fall on Erik, as I imagine he will go on to be successful at his next club . That's not to say, I don't think he shares some of the blame.. his selections/recruitment has been abysmal lately. Injuries compounded it but this team doesn't look like they are being coached. I'm honestly at a loss. Oh well, we go again at the weekend!

 

[Coupé It]

Coupé It No bias what do you think of this?

He’s good man.

Along with Antonio Silva at Benfica.

€60M is cheap. Would have thought Sporting would hold out for more. Why January too? Sporting giving up?

 

[flyeed]

He’s good man.

Along with Antonio Silva at Benfica.

€60M is cheap. Would have thought Sporting would hold out for more. Why January too? Sporting giving up?

Release clause, so sporting doesn’t have a choice

 

[Coupé It]

Release clause, so sporting doesn’t have a choice

I could have sworn that they changed it in the Summer. Damn.

Other teams should be eyeing him too for that price.

 

[Coupé It]

Endrick is nice.

 

[Gex the Damaja]

^Very high ceiling. The next Romario if he continues to develop.

 

[fluid hips]

Mbappe gotta make a decision ASAP. Real is getting filled to the point they won't have space for him.

He should go to Barca

 

[AZwildcats]

Best case scenario, Nkunku is ready by December and we might be able to make up some ground.

Until then we'll be waiting on Jackson to finally find some finishing ability.

At this point I feel like putting all our eggs in the Nkunku basket sounds like a bad idea. Sounds crazy to say this after that much money spent, but a #9 is a necessity

 

[flyeed]

I could have sworn that they changed it in the Summer. Damn.

Other teams should be eyeing him too for that price.

Correct. Changed from 45m to 60

Endrick is nice.

 

[Verde Shuttles]

Mbappe gotta make a decision ASAP. Real is getting filled to the point they won't have space for him.

He should go to Barca

Not really we got Vini, Rodrygo, Guler, Endrick
Joselu is on loan
Brahim isn't preventing anything

That's all we got

 

[Coupé It]

Correct. Changed from 45m to 60

Ahh that’s right.

 

[Coupé It]

My boy is a hugeeee Palmeiras fan so I know about Endrick more than I should. But I am a believer bro.

He is nice. On top of all the talent - to be that strong/physical at 16 is really something.

 

[Coupé It]

luisfigo

 

[mastamind89]

 

[Coupé It]

That Palmeiras vs Botafogo game was crazy tho.

Palmeiras came back from 0-3. All started by Endrick.

 

[jape]

im subscribing to the theory that the team is playing bad on purpose to try and force a glazers sale because these goals onana is concede are just comedy at this point, literally 90% of the goals conceded are on him and not player skill IMO

trauma induced mental gymnastics
i feel for you bruv


someone get this man some help

 

[mastamind89]

 

[Coupé It]

The Owner of Botafogo btw is an American from Palm Beach. He’s over there screaming bloody murder in Brazil

This guy btw is trying to buy Benfica…

But I don’t think Portuguese people will allow an American to buy their club after what happened with United, Chelsea, and AC Milan.

 

[mastamind89]

 

[Bantz Lord T]

The Owner of Botafogo btw is an American from Palm Beach. He’s over there screaming bloody murder in Brazil

This guy btw is trying to buy Benfica…

But I don’t think Portuguese people will allow an American to buy their club after what happened with United, Chelsea, and AC Milan.

This is why Argentine clubs will never privatize. The supporters over there wouldn’t tolerate an American owner like this.

 

[Coupé It]

This is why Argentine clubs will never privatize. The supporters over there wouldn’t tolerate an American owner like this.

****, I’m surprised the Brazilians did.

 

[luisfigo]

luisfigo

That lineup
Some of those names
So much hype going into that game with brazil only to end up 0-0