[Football] Manure v Scummy Boro

[GoingUp]

Abit concerning that a 'Premier League' striker wasn't in the first 9 to take a penalty!

 

[schmunk]

He went straight from that to defending by his own corner flag too and forced Maguire into an error putting the ball out of play for a Boro throw.

I noticed that too - brilliant tracking back.

 

[saafend_seagull]

Keeper trying to take the plaudits lol.

He was probably ahead of connolly to take one


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[A1X]

TBH penalty shootouts were way more fun when after the first 3 takers they were shite

 

[hart's shirt]

Now it's over to Roy Keane for some supportive, sympathetic analysis of United's performance.

 

[Dick Head]

They were some quality penalty kicks.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Connorly consoling the man United player at the end.
He looked like a relieved man.
Glad he didn’t miss a pen though. It would have destroyed him.

 

[1066familyman]

AC allowing 8 players to take a penalty in front of him speaks volumes!

... About good management skills of Wilder , yes.

Nothing more to see here.

 

[maresfield seagull]

I'm old enough to remember when Man United were good.

The first time ?

 

[The Wizard]

Abit concerning that a 'Premier League' striker wasn't in the first 9 to take a penalty!

It’s not though is it? Wilder knows Connolly is already under the pump from the Boro fans and he’s clearly trying to build his confidence up, it makes total tactical and logical sense to hold back a young striker who is struggling and let the more experienced players step up.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

Brilliant result.

I think it’s very telling Connolly didn’t take a penalty. It’s very fair to assume he didn’t want to take one which says a lot about his confidence right now. Whether you like him or not that is a real shame.

 

[GT49er]

That saved Connellys embarresment

But not as much embarrassment as fans not beig able to spell his name. It just shows why we had to get rid of Jahanbakhsh.............

 

[Thunder Bolt]

But not as much embarrassment as fans not beig able to spell his name. It just shows why we had to get rid of Jahanbakhsh.............

Many fans never ever got the hang of spelling Hughton.

 

[seagull 1979]

Connorly consoling the man United player at the end.
He looked like a relieved man.
Glad he didn’t miss a pen though. It would have destroyed him.

I noticed AC consoling the United player as well, so quickly after the shootout finished and thought it showed a touch of class

 

[nickbrighton]

15 great penalties there, that should be replayed at training sessions across the prem on how to take them.

 

[GoingUp]

Spot on, AC Boro career would basically be done if he missed a crucial penalty there, very wise move.

Alternatively, had a flat footed CB caused them to go by smashing the 8th or 9th pen over the bar, the fans may had moaned that their striker should had taken one earlier.

 

[GT49er]

Is this more of a modern phenomena due to social media?
Or did the tabloids do the same damage previously?

Bit of both, I think - but much worse now.

 

[dazzer6666]

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[maresfield seagull]

Many fans never ever got the hang of spelling Hughton.

OR Penney ?

 

[Change at Barnham]

The fact that AC didn't miss could well be a turning point in his stay.
The club will be buzzing at the result which will also help their league form and therefore help lift AC.

Let's hope he can get a couple of tap-ins to help his confidence.