EM derby musings

[ramAnag]

RA your right about Bird he improved when Rooney arrived , In fact towards the end of last season he was first name on the team sheet , He was our best player and fans talking about selling him to Chelsea for £20million . I'm not worried about him he's just a youngster going through a bad patch He's very skilfull with a great football brain . Just hope he doesn't become the boo boy our fans struggle for one when Evans isn't in the team

You’re right, mista, but he’s very young (just 20) and young players can find it difficult in struggling sides.
One of the worst mistakes Cocu has made, imo, was to make Bird captain. 19/20 year old leaders are (very) few and far between. I agree with you about his potential and the need for people not to get on his back, but he’s still at the stage, imo, where he’ll benefit from the praise and criticism from an ‘older head’.

Just watched some of United v Chelsea...God it was dull!

[MadAmster]

With regard to Rooney, who does he replace in this 1-3-4-3 formation?

Logically there are 3 spots we could play him in. Those were filled up the road by Knight, Shinnie and Waghorn. If they keep on playing as well and keep up the energy they showed against the Red Dogs then I reckon Rooney is looking at a lengthy period of bench warming.

[ramAnag]

With regard to Rooney, who does he replace in this 1-3-4-3 formation?

Logically there are 3 spots we could play him in. Those were filled up the road by Knight, Shinnie and Waghorn. If they keep on playing as well and keep up the energy they showed against the Red Dogs then I reckon Rooney is looking at a lengthy period of bench warming.

Agree with all that, MA...but he remains a more than useful and versatile squad member - and leader - to be able to bring on for the last quarter of a game and it is just three weeks since his late intervention brought us our only win of the season.

[Geoff Parkstone]

Whenever you feel down and depressed about our players and team, let's think of how well we would do with this starting lineup:

Roy Carroll
Mick Coop
Claude Davies
Spencer Prior
Jay McEveley
Eddie Lewis
Bob Malcolm
Vic Moreland
Gary Teale
Mikkel Beck
Steve Biggins

Obviously only based on players I've seen turn out for us, and it's hatd to rule out Connor Sammon, so he can go on bench.

Captain? God knows, make it Bob Malcolm as he can bring the drinks.

Manager - too many to pick from, but to bring balance from earlier days I'll opt for John Newman although wee Billy and ****o Paul run him hard

[MadAmster]

Tommy Doc would be a perfect manager for that little lot GP.

[mistaram]

You’re right, mista, but he’s very young (just 20) and young players can find it difficult in struggling sides.
One of the worst mistakes Cocu has made, imo, was to make Bird captain. 19/20 year old leaders are (very) few and far between. I agree with you about his potential and the need for people not to get on his back, but he’s still at the stage, imo, where he’ll benefit from the praise and criticism from an ‘older head’.

Just watched some of United v Chelsea...God it was dull!

RA your right he still needs experience around him Terrible mistake making him captain I said so at the time I've seen some really nasty comments about him on social media saying he should never be picked again If you never picked a player after a poor game there wouldn't be many playing Yes I watched the Man U c Chelsea game typical game of teams who has played in Europe during the week , no crowds doesn't help either I miss the moaning United fans

[mistaram]

With regard to Rooney, who does he replace in this 1-3-4-3 formation?

Logically there are 3 spots we could play him in. Those were filled up the road by Knight, Shinnie and Waghorn. If they keep on playing as well and keep up the energy they showed against the Red Dogs then I reckon Rooney is looking at a lengthy period of bench warming.

Expect him to be a bit more of a help of the bench than CKR

[mistaram]

Whenever you feel down and depressed about our players and team, let's think of how well we would do with this starting lineup:

Roy Carroll
Mick Coop
Claude Davies
Spencer Prior
Jay McEveley
Eddie Lewis
Bob Malcolm
Vic Moreland
Gary Teale
Mikkel Beck
Steve Biggins

Obviously only based on players I've seen turn out for us, and it's hatd to rule out Connor Sammon, so he can go on bench.

Captain? God knows, make it Bob Malcolm as he can bring the drinks.

Manager - too many to pick from, but to bring balance from earlier days I'll opt for John Newman although wee Billy and ****o Paul run him hard

Nothing wrong with McEvely well not compared to the dross left backs we've had He loved putting the boot and fists in those reddogs

[eddy779h34]

Nothing wrong with McEvely well not compared to the dross left backs we've had He loved putting the boot and fists in those reddogs

Spencer Prior was a decent defender to fair as was Vic Moreland

[eddy779h34]

Some other great signings

Bjorn Otto Bragstad
Roy Greenwood
Derek Hales
worst Manager that has actually put us where we are today Paul Clement for his waste of money signings