[Albion] Fantastic attitude

[A1X]

For me the best thing about this team is the way we keep fighting. Not many teams a man down keep fighting to the last few seconds at Old Trafford, it’s a cliche but they really don’t seem to know when they’re beaten. Man Utd can feel extremely fortunate to have beaten little old Brighton at home.

 

[macbeth]

For me the best thing about this team is the way we keep fighting. Not many teams a man down keep fighting to the last few seconds at Old Trafford, it’s a cliche but they really don’t seem to know when they’re beaten. Man Utd can feel extremely fortunate to have beaten little old Brighton at home.

yes the fight against the adversity of being a goal and a man down was great to see, as always, but to be honest the complacency at the start of that second half really wasn't a great look. United didn't have to do anything special tonight, and that should be concerning, as good as everything has been up until now

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Yeh, we stayed in the game and could have nicked it.

You can see why we've recovered so many losing positions this season.

You can't do it every time though and tonight, not our night

 

[GloryDays]

Not our night but played well enough. Just walked in to a trap really. False sense of security.

The United fans may be cheering for now but they'll be relieved that's over.

 

[hart's shirt]

Yes, we more than matched them in all areas.

50% possession away from home despite playing with 10 men for over 40 mins.

Let's move on from this quickly. Plenty of points left to be won.

 

[Springal]

Both the Spurs game and tonight hurt a bit. Won’t have a better chance to beat either side when it seems everyone is able to get something from both teams

 

[timbha]

Both the Spurs game and tonight hurt a bit. Won’t have a better chance to beat either side when it seems everyone is able to get something from both teams

Still Got to play them both at home (plus spurs away)

 

[One Love]

Both the Spurs game and tonight hurt a bit. Won’t have a better chance to beat either side when it seems everyone is able to get something from both teams

Think we would have beaten them both before the break.

We haven't been at the same level since.

 

[BN41Albion]

Both the Spurs game and tonight hurt a bit. Won’t have a better chance to beat either side when it seems everyone is able to get something from both teams

Yeah, I feel the same. But we've also taken some great points off some of the other big teams this season so all is not lost.
If only welbeck had buried that header - equalising in injury time at OT having had 10 men most of the second half would've been so sweet

 

[pb21]

Yes, we more than matched them in all areas.

50% possession away from home despite playing with 10 men for over 40 mins.

Let's move on from this quickly. Plenty of points left to be won.

Not only that, but Webster had a good opportunity to score late on too, could have easily come away with a point. An impressive performance considering the 2-minute **** up.

 

[BN41Albion]

Think we would have beaten them both before the break.

We haven't been at the same level since.

We were poor first half against Leicester just before the break...

Our problem is being able to play well consistently through 90 mins. We've often only been at our best in one half this season. That's the next step though I guess

 

[GT49er]

yes the fight against the adversity of being a goal and a man down was great to see, as always, but to be honest the complacency at the start of that second half really wasn't a great look. United didn't have to do anything special tonight, and that should be concerning, as good as everything has been up until now

Actually United did do something a bit special tonight (even though we handed them the chance on a plate). Ronaldo's goal - and it pains me to say it - was f***ing brilliant. That's why he's on hundreds of thousand pounds a week.
Second goal was irrelevant - we were pushing everyone up for an equaliser. Still don't understand why some teams are allowed to take quick free kicks and others aren't though.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Actually United did do something a bit special tonight (even though we handed them the chance on a plate). Ronaldo's goal - and it pains me to say it - was f***ing brilliant. That's why he's on hundreds of thousand pounds a week.
Second goal was irrelevant - we were pushing everyone up for an equaliser. Still don't understand why some teams are allowed to take quick free kicks and others aren't though.

Same reason that Luke Shaw can get away with a blatant second booking.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Actually United did do something a bit special tonight (even though we handed them the chance on a plate). Ronaldo's goal - and it pains me to say it - was f***ing brilliant. That's why he's on hundreds of thousand pounds a week.
Second goal was irrelevant - we were pushing everyone up for an equaliser. Still don't understand why some teams are allowed to take quick free kicks and others aren't though.

It might be these blue and white specs I have on but I think "special" is about as far away as you can get from what United were tonight.

They pressed us for the first 10 mins of the second half like we knew they would after playing that badly. We naively insisted on knocking it around outside our box instead of playing smart during that period of inevitable pressure. Ronaldo's goal was well taken and he is amazing, but we backed off and showed him onto his right foot giving him a perfect screen to place it into the corner.

I think the quick free kick thing depends on the situation. When the ref has to be close to box to keep an eye on 20 players I think it's ok for him to tell the taker to wait in some cases. When MacAlister flung himself on the floor and grabbed the ball with his hands I don't think the ref has any reason to delay the kick. We took a quick one too earlier in the second half when Lamptey was fouled.

Overall I think United were dreadful, got a rocket up the arses at half time, a spring in their step after 1-0, then they had a few chances they failed to convert for an entire half against 10 man Brighton who didn't sit back at all.

I ****ing HATE Man United.

 

[nicko31]

Yes, we more than matched them in all areas.

50% possession away from home despite playing with 10 men for over 40 mins.

Let's move on from this quickly. Plenty of points left to be won.

Indeed, despite the result lots of positives

Looking forward to revenge at the Amex

 

[crodonilson]

Massively proud of the boys for their performance last night on one of the biggest stages in football. When United went through the gears in the 2nd half it was tough to live with them and they have outstanding individual quality but our performance merited more than the zero points and plaudits it will get.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Yeh, we stayed in the game and could have nicked it.

You can see why we've recovered so many losing positions this season.

You can't do it every time though and tonight, not our night

Totally agree.

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[dazzer6666]

Not our night but played well enough. Just walked in to a trap really. False sense of security.

The United fans may be cheering for now but they'll be relieved that's over.

Most callers on the radio phone-in last night weren’t happy at all…….poor performance, very lucky to win, we deserved something even when down to 10 etc etc……and the pundits seem to agree…..

 

[Swansman]

yes the fight against the adversity of being a goal and a man down was great to see, as always, but to be honest the complacency at the start of that second half really wasn't a great look. United didn't have to do anything special tonight, and that should be concerning, as good as everything has been up until now

Do I have to be concerned or is it ok if I skip out? Because I'm not concerned.

 

[macbeth]

Do I have to be concerned or is it ok if I skip out? Because I'm not concerned.

you can do whatever you like, I'm really not arsed. it's not a sign of imminent disaster but it's definitely something I'd like to see us try and improve upon, I'm aware that mistakes like that come with the territory of playing the way we do but if we could reduce those cheap giveaways by a small margin then we'd probably concede around 5 less goals which could be crucial. on the other hand, we could get worse at it and concede more. who knows