[Albion] Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Coldeanseagull]

Given up trying to say exactly what the formation is. It's defenders-midfield-attack. There, that covers it

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Why is kicking the ball forward for our two fast strikers to run on to called 'lumping it'? Might be better to call it an excellent 40 yard pass.

I'm not talking about those - I am talking about Ryan having to hoof it under pressure when we are closed down from passing though them.

 

[GT49er]

Surprised Mooy hasn’t been brought in.

Instead of who? Anyway, it's good to have someone of his quality on the bench.

 

[Sheebo]

WOW! No parking the bus for us. The dream front 3. Could be very, very good or a humping.

Don’t think it’ll be front 3 as such. 4 defenders suggests 442 again.

 

[GT49er]

I'm not talking about those - I am talking about Ryan having to hoof it under pressure when we are closed down from passing though them.

'Hoof it' out wide, then. Our best options at the moment do not include a big lump up front. No problem.

 

[Brok]

Wow, that is great.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

'Hoof it' out wide, then. Our best options at the moment do not include a big lump up front. No problem.

That worked when Burn was left in a 5 but he isn't far enough forward when he is at left back. All formations/tactics will have their weaknesses and the positives of today's front 3 far outweigh the negatives. But we do need an outlet when teams get really good at the closing down trick.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Don’t think it’ll be front 3 as such. 4 defenders suggests 442 again.

Very probably but they are all forward players and the changing formation will probably often have them as a three. I did notice in the early friendlies that although we lined up with 4-4-2, we hunted up front in threes. I think all we can predict with a Potter side is that we can't predict it.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Nice to see Trossard starting!

But one of the Premier League’s best assist makers this season dropped! Such a string squad!

 

[Sheebo]

Very probably but they are all forward players and the changing formation will probably often have them as a three. I did notice in the early friendlies that although we lined up with 4-4-2, we hunted up front in threes. I think all we can predict with a Potter side is that we can't predict it.

I’m still unsure what I prefer - the 3 at the back with wing backs or the current formation. Both have worked well tbh.

 

[Swansman]

Pretty worried about James vs Burn

 

[raymondo]

I'm really hoping we get to see some close-ups of bewildered looking United fans wondering what the hell is going on as their reality check continues.

50% are Asian tourists, which is why they look confused

 

[symyjym]

He shot he scored it must be

 

[perseus]

It should be. I would be very disappointed with a draw against these has-beens.

How are we going to break down their packed defence?

 

[jabba]

Radio commentary on 5 Live today

 

[Dick Head]

Potterball could come of age today or we could get that thumping we all know will come with it now and again.

We are very overdue a win away against a Big Club.

Hope I can get a stream that doesn’t have me listening in Russian or Arabic though

www(dot)hesgoal.com/news/55717/Manchester_United_vs_Brighton_and_Hove.html
www(dot)soccerstreams100.com/manchester-united-vs-brighton-match-preview/

 

[Uh_huh_him]

#teamslikebrighton already on 5 live

 

[Stat Brother]

"should be beating teams like Brighton, and that's not being disrespectful to Brighton"


Possibly Clinton Morrison on 5 Live.

 

[symyjym]

Matty Ryan wants to knock one off according to Johnny Cantor. One of the top six sides that is.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Don’t recall United ever having a weaker bench (excluding cup games)


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