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Ok, I wanted to post today, but I ended up rocking a work drinks, then the peel off work drinks, then I went toe-to-toe with my team after that and I lost.
For the nightcap, I went to what I thought was a normal club. How wrong could I be? I witnessed someone in drag whip her chopper out for the crowd, then pick up a champagne bottle with another part of their body, before ripping the cork off and spraying the fans.
I also lost my bag. My ID. Two money cards.
Where did I lose them? That club. Always the way. Now I have to go back their sober at 11 pm. This is my punishment.
Thankfully, we weren’t really punished in the Europa League.
Group F #Arsenal, Eintracht Frankfurt, Standard Liege, Vitoria SC
The German’s will likely cause us the most problems. They have a bit of a following. Niko Kovac managed them before Adi Hütter took the reins. They’ll not be the same threat as they were with Luka Jović, but they’ll be well organised and they’ll come with enough tactical weaponry to take advantage of us if we take a complacent view of their talents.
Unai Emery has a huge opportunity to rectify the widely panned defeat from last weekend. We’ll see how much belief he has in his ‘play-out-of-the-back’ philosophy. So far, it’s looked distinctly shite, Burnley, Newcastle and Liverpool have seen the execution as an opportunity versus a threat. We saw a pretty similar thing last year before it was binned. We need to see a progression of the idea, because from where I’m sitting, it doesn’t look like it’s a practice issue… it looks like we do the same thing over and over so it’s predictable and easy to counter.
Spurs is a huge game. Fuck their form. It always means very little. The game will be thunderous and there will be a few players out there experiencing it for the first time.
We should be going toe-to-toe with them. We should be taking advantage of the possibility of their right being Sissoko. We should be hitting them out the blocks and leaning hard into the unsettled nature of their squad.
I think this is a huge game for Pepe and Ceballos. Both players have the ability to make a hero statement. Both are new to Spurs.
I also think it’s a big question of Unai Emery. Is he going to throw Xhaka back into the mix again know that Spurs will target his lack of ability under heavy pressure?
It’s also Nacho’s last game for Arsenal… wouldn’t it be something if he were the one with the winner?
Right, short post today, I’ll be spending the evening deciphering whatever Unai Emery has to say.
See you in the comments.
*with
“I’ll take Emery with all his shortcomings over useless Xhaka any fuckin day. No contest.“
Pick whatever your fave CM is in world football, I’d confidently state having a manager in the Klopp/Simeone tier would do bundles more for us than whoever you choose to replace Xhaka, or any other one player.
Micro vs macro. Just not sensible at all.
Keeping both CBs too deep is risky but not without its uses. Say the opponents choose to press us. Then they have to go all in. If you press the CBs, you can’t leave Guen & co free. So their MF has to step up to mark ours. Our MFs are likely to be stationed around our defensive third. It leads to their CBs marking our forwards around the halfway line. Either they press us completely or sit back and we don’t lose possession from GKs. Burnley actually chose to press us at The Emirates and as a result, majority… Read more »
CC “Ignorant comment” I’ll have to bow to your expertise on that. The creative players last season was largely the same as in Wengers last years, and we played for the most part shite football then too. Didn’t notice this much outrage from you and the merry men then, strange that. For all Wengers fault he stocked up with a lot of small technical players so the passing was prettier to look at those days although not very efficient. Not many of those left last season and the ones we had, Ozil and Mikhi are wildly inconsistent. We have better… Read more »
Mauricio Pochettino: “Tottenham know my commitment, I’ve rejected plenty of offers”
OMG, Poch has been… wengerized!!
Replacing the manager could bring benefits but you can hardly believe that xhaka and ozil are going to become the real deal with a different manager
Their flaws aren’t strategic or tactical and about how they’re utilized. Their issues are they’re not actually especially good footballers
Southampton pressing is really causing problem to ManUtd.
Unfortunately they don’t have a lethal striker.
If Nkethia was playing for Southampton instead of Danny Ings, they would have got a draw against Liverpool.
OGS is really being saved by the quality of his players rather than his tactic.
That James is quite good from Manure. Scores a beautiful goal.
Shame to see Monreal has left. He was a real professional. He turned up did a job and made little fuss.
Good luck Nacho-man.
This utd squad today is probably the weakest I can recall them fielding for a PL game in my 29 years
There are about 4 good players in total and that includes the bench
Juan mata and Ashley young are still in the team getting paid and Young is still captain. Deary me
Ole is gonna need some next level Ferguson skill to make this team do anything of note this year. We should be finishing this season 6-10 points above them at a minimum
Horrible horrible squad
The James lad for United looks the real deal.. For such a small amount as well
Scored a belter last week also
“I’ll have to bow to your expertise on that.“ Ooh, burn…. someone struggles when there’s opposing views. “Didn’t notice this much outrage from you and the merry men then, strange that.” The Merry men? Oh I see, you’re one of these guys that prides himself on putting others into boxes because you disagree with what’s said. “For all Wengers fault he stocked up with a lot of small technical players so the passing was prettier to look at those days although not very efficient” Lol yea, Emery was left with a bunch of workmen. Mkhi, Ozil, Auba, Laca, Xhaka, Ramsey….no… Read more »
Agreed China, I thought the same at the end of last year that it was a terrible team by Manure standards and that was before they had some quite high profile departures this window.
Good move getting rid of Alexis though, £400K a week for 5 goals, ha ha.
Cc
Little off topic but being as you’re somewhere in the ball Park I wanted to ask you a question.
What’s your view on herbal medicines?
Farewell Nacho. Great servant to the club and a few important goals. Strange decision to let him go before the NLD. Will Emery play Xhaka left back. Lol
With Elneny going to Besiktas as well that’s roughly £120000 off the wage bill.
Only really Mustafi to get rid of this window.
Sad to see ESR getting injured again in the under 23s. Hope it’s not too bad.
Has Elneny gone with an option to buy?
Didn’t want to get rid of Monreal as Tierney not ready for prob 1/2 a season. Only proper cover we had
That linesman is a Manure fans. Two clear offsides are not called!
Unaai
I fully endorse, to a point. It’s that point that often is contested. Are you wondering about anything in particular?
Has Elneny gone with an option to buy?
Yes. But Raul has put up an unreasonable price though.
Cc
No. Nothing in particular. I’m very much imbedded in that world though and have been reading that it’s being incorporated into the nhs more and more or will be soon and wondered what your thoughts were seeing as it’s in your area and all.
I was half thinking of an article I was reading earlier while about to post here and the thought occurred.
Any views on the jabs and alleged links to autism?
Thanks Nelson
CC I’m not the one with the ignorant comments jibes, who’s struggling exactly? I’m also not the one putting anyone in boxes, you and a couple of others have put yourself there for years, those boxes have been firmly parked up Wengers rectum, don’t blame your choice of living quarters on me thanks. Mikhi shit, Ozil shit, Xhaka dogshit, Ramsey mostly shit, flashes of brilliance then injured again, you just mentioned the biggest handbrakes to our game to prove your point? Weird. . Auba and Laca are great strikers, hardly the ones handling our build up play though. Keep reaching… Read more »
I like Manure’s central pairing. Maguire is physical and Lindelof is fast.
“Any views on the jabs and alleged links to autism?“
Find the allegations absolutely ridiculous, and pretty indicative of our societal/cultural disposition for vehemently gunning for fault above all else.
Numerous studies can accentuate the risk for no vaccination and it doesn’t land, one half baked “study” can draw a weak correlation to autism and a vociferous debate is sparked fingers pointed. Par for the course at this stage.
I was thinking monreal would play NLD as his last match for us, i’d say we haven’t managed the situation well. I just hope emery won’t be playing into poch’s hand come tomorrow and should he start guen and xhaka, no miracle would save us from losing. @ un na nai, I was earlier this week explaining to some posters here that torreira’s position (natural habitat) is dm but they just wouldn’t listen. Same thing emery is doing to torr was same thing wenger did to song when he scored and became assists provider. Yes, song was providing assists, he… Read more »
Only saw from halfway through the first half of the Man United match but Pogba having a bit of a stinker.
Keeps getting caught on the ball a lot just like last weekend that led to the Crystal Palace winner at Old Trafford.
The so called study that linked autism and vaccination has since being debunked. Its author has even lost his medical license for spreading non-sense.
We live in a world where social media can spread the wildest conspiracy theories based on no more than the feelings of some idiots in his basement.
That causes problem to legitimate herbal medicines as they tend to be put in the same box than the wacky theories.
“I’m not the one with the ignorant comments jibes, who’s struggling exactly?“ You. A jibe is an insulting remark, what I said wasn’t. Your comment was ignorant, ergo I said “ignorant comment”, and explained why. “I’m also not the one putting anyone in boxes, you and a couple of others have put yourself there for years, those boxes have been firmly parked up Wengers rectum, don’t blame your choice of living quarters on me thanks.” Another ignorant comment. Let me know when you’ve got something of genuine substance and not just a pathetic quip toward an idea of factions. “Mikhi… Read more »
Cc Even though some doctors in the states who were on the panel charged with green lighting certain vaccines refused to endorse it as the tests were inconclusive. To be clear I’m not sure where I stand on this. After watching the documentary “Jabbed” it was hard not to wonder if there were some truth to the claims. I think it was the third jab for mumps or measles were said to be responsible for the claims and that black males were more at risk than others genetically or statistically Was heart wrenching. Some of the children appear totally responsive… Read more »
“Again, moving goalposts to suit yourself. They’re all technically proficient enough to play good attractive football – which is in direct opposition to your claim that the reason we play bland stuff is the players, not the coach. Try and keep on track for a change.” Ah Charlie, you always do this when you don’t have an argument, thinking it makes you look clever maybe? How am I “moving goalposts” or “not keeping on track” exactly? all the players bar Laca and Auba are wildly inconsistent/ injury prone/ semi retired/ slow of mind and body. That was pretty much exactly… Read more »
Charlie I don’t know why you bother responding to these posters that seem more intent on name calling than discussing Arsenal.
Vickingz
I’ve noticed!! I’d chalk this down to the fanatical types working their bollocks off to make emery right in almost everything he does.
Any foot put wrong is either the players or Wenger or the system Emery inherited.
I’ve not seen marko, Freddie or hairline once criticise emery or admitting his culpability for any poor performance or decision in a over a year
Pretty sad the quality of the blog when people prefer to pick on other people instead of sharing opinions in a civilized way.
Unaai
Medicine has almost too many variables to consider, my issue comes when the inquisition goes beyond the Hippocratic oath and seeks to damage the confidence in medicine and medical professionals.
Ive seem numerous cases that raise question and relative concern, however that’s the nature of medicine and there’s numerous risk altering factors. Inconclusive causal studies are simply that, science is evolutionary after all and adapts with new knowledge should it be discovered. I’ve encountered nothing that shakes my absolute faith in vaccination, quite the contrary.
Manure will probably win this game, but the amount of space/ball possession they allowed S’oton to have will bring them a lot of problems vs any half decent team. Manure aren’t as bad as we think they are, but they aren’t much better either. We should be finishing comfortably ahead of them.
N5
Poor impulse control at times mate haha and moments of free time
Ok.
As I said. I’m on the fence.
What about the big pharmaceutical companies and their suppression of rival products and treatments?
This attack is one that most good teams will score from. Not Soton.
There it is. 1-1.
That’s cute Don needs reassurances from a total stranger on a football blog on those totally debunked links between vaccination and autism. Forget about what all those doctors and scientists have said really you needed to hear it come from Charles.
May I suggest Don you don’t believe everything that you have read quit getting your information from some bullshit YouTube video get your news from better and more reliable sources and you know use common fucking sense once in a while.
Anti-vaxxers are the worst
Lindelof resembles Mustafi with his actions a tad too much.
“all the players bar Laca and Auba are wildly inconsistent/ injury prone/ semi retired/ slow of mind and body. That was pretty much exactly my point, in case you missed it, I know how much you hate being misunderstood, and that seems to happen to you a lot in your daily shadow fights on here.” You commented the following: “The same posters are blaming Emery for playing bland football, at the same time championing Xhaka and Ozil when our midfield has been the main reason for our turgid, uninventive play. It’s not Emery out there on the pitch, it’s your… Read more »
And the over prescription of drugs to the public, especially children with behaviour issues
I watched Jordan Peterson discuss this with rogan and he they went into his diet was the main contributor to anti social behaviour in young boys but the GP’s just put them on drugs.
Was really interesting
Lindelof done on two consecutive matches in the air leading to goals.
Against Crystal Palace and the Southampton equaliser today.
“What about the big pharmaceutical companies and their suppression of rival products and treatments?“
I’ve very little good to say about big pharma, they profiteer ill-health which ends my objectivity there and then in many ways.
Marko, good of you to be a leading light in positive and cordial discourse as ever. Be sure and police a few others along the way, inspire them even.
If the Saints win or ever draw, OGS is going to start feeling the heat.
Where is Martial? is he injured at the moment?
Sure thing Charles. Absolutely shocking behavior on my part I must apologize. My god those insults… I’ve got some mouth on me. It’s nice to see you pretending to be a decent human being for once. We’ll just assume that’ll change when Receding comes on.
Matic and Lingard on. Ole’s going for it
N5 Absence really make the heart grow fonder if you’re casting CC as the hero in this, smh. That is pretty much his whole M.O, name calling, and claiming he’s misunderstood when he struggles to defend his views, been that way for years. Only difference now is instead of defending the former manager to the hilt he’s now swung the other way and tries to pick holes in everything his replacement does, because it surely can’t be the players that the wonderful professor collected that’s at fault in any way. I don’t care who the manager is, although it would… Read more »
Unaai
Overprescribing is absolutely an issue, but it’s also societal because there’s so very little education on nutrition and health. Often the GP is ‘not doing their job’ if they don’t offer medication as treatment.
Same can be said for anti-psychotics, again no help given thanks to the stigma associated with mental health and the affirmation of archaic principles that can directly influence deterioration of mental wellness.
The education and tolerance for some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence is often absent, or worse, totally backwards.
Can see united really struggling this season
They are decent in defense and poor everywhere else
All on Mr bland on how far we go this season
Shout out to Monreal. Excellent player over the years for us and a total gent who will be missed. Timing is slightly off-putting but he’s earned it. My favorite full back since Lauren.
“Sure thing Charles. Absolutely shocking behavior on my part I must apologize. My god those insults… I’ve got some mouth on me. It’s nice to see you pretending to be a decent human being for once. We’ll just assume that’ll change when Receding comes on.“ If someone wants to be a prick I’ll reply in kind, sort of the manner you’re heading. I’m you come and immediately criticise and dismiss Unaai in your usual arrogant tone. Here I am now apparently “pretending” to be decent, when in fact I’m just interacting with people who aren’t being complete twats. Mind blowing… Read more »
Freddie I wasn’t really meaning your conversation with CC. I just rarely see any point he’s making not being countered with something like “listen dickhead” and I just don’t understand why people fuel each other. If it’s impossible to speak without constant rowing, I’d just move on to the next comment. It’s too stressful for me nowadays.
Everybody was getting on fine until mongo showed up
Marko
I know your default position is out and out bellend but maybe try and stick to your previous, foot stomping promise of bypassing me in future.
Clearly in need of more attention aren’t we?
Not everyone carries letters to vans for a living and I was intrigued on Charlie’s thoughts. Not every conversation need involve you and your apathy towards the world
Shit Red card for Danso!! every bit of help the officials can give they are, will Manure take advantage of that?
Marko’s just hurting that he wasn’t consulted.
Don’t worry Marko, if there’s ever a time when Un na nai or anyone else here crashes and burns and will need to move back in with their parents, they’ll come to you for your expertise.
“If you think poverty of talent is a reason we play bland stuff then that’s quite comical” Not surprised at all that this is what you think. If that was Ozil of 2-3 years ago and Mikhi at Dortmund and Ramsey in 13/14 you would have a point, it’s not though. And Xhaka is still garbage, his passing game is exaggerated to the point of ridiculousness because he keeps it safe ( when he’s not gifting goals away) and does the occasional lofted ball to the flank. Not to mention he slows down every move forward he’s involved with because… Read more »
Cc
Cheers
I’ll leave it there before marko has a meltdown. He gets jealous when you aren’t wiping the floor with him.
Freudian wet dream right there
If someone wants to be a prick I’ll reply in kind, sort of the manner you’re heading.
Check your first comment to me you oblivious dickhead.
I’m you come and immediately criticise and dismiss Unaai in your usual arrogant tone.
Technically didn’t criticize but yeah totally dismissed his inability to think for himself and where he gets his news from.
Again all this coming from you is a bit rich. Quickly call FL something and tell him to go drink a latte.
Don’t worry Marko, if there’s ever a time when Un na nai or anyone else here crashes and burns and will need to move back in with their parents, they’ll come to you for your expertise.
Rambo
Hahahahahaha
N5
Missed that part, been out and about and not read back on the comments.
Bickering on here is Charlies lifeblood, don’t be cruel and try to take that away from him.
Don
Is it your bleeding anus now again? Just go see a doctor ffs.
Technically didn’t criticize but yeah totally dismissed his inability to think for himself and where he gets his news from.
Marko
Really? Peculiar then that my views are a severe minority on most topics on this site especially when I first started commenting and refused to join in with the spite towards Wenger.
By thinking for yourself what you really mean is agreeing with you. Which I don’t. On anything. Outside of film/tv
Goodness me watching Man U play is a chore.
Even for bantz its a struggle.
😫
“I’m you come and immediately criticise and dismiss Unaai in your usual arrogant tone.”
ding ding ding we have a winner for unintentional ironic comment of the year from CC. Holy shit the lack of self awareness is mind blowing.
Unaai
Bizarre from a grown man, really makes you wonder about some people. Good chatting though mate, did I see you mention clients earlier? You working today?
Marko
Being called oblivious by you is something else. I’ll let Rambo take the stage with regards to you, you’re not worth the effort.
Freddy
No. My dick burned off during a 6 hour orgy with the pussycat dolls tribute band. Was edging toward some more health advice but le grove’s very own Mean Girls thwarted it.
Never mind. Perhaps I’ll grow another one. Herbally.
Cc
I was. Finished early though as it’s the daughters birthday party. Kids, cake, screaming, mess.
Should have stayed at work…
Hopefully Soton holds on for the point
They fully deserves it
United been gash this second half
Freddie
You’ve offered nothing but a dismissive/insulting remark of me and now Unaai. If you think that’s got some purchase you’re sadly mistaken, today is a classic example to anyone reading at your M.O. on here.
Go ahead and scroll past what I have to say in future, save all the boredom.
The Grove OG is back in the building, N5 how are you geezer?
Unaai
Lol Christ, overtime never seemed so good 😂
Enjoy though, hope you’ve got a nice dress to slip into you little princess.
Would be pure banter if United drop points to 10 man Southampton here.
Comical how many deluded Mancs they were after the fluky 4-0 win over the Chavs on the opening day.
Hello Eagle mate, I’m good how are you? Glad to see you still post on here. I was getting worried 😀
VictoriousAugust 31, 2019 14:04:43
Everybody was getting on fine until mongo showed up
Vic
It’s the same every single time. On the rare occasions he isn’t posting every 30 seconds
All this ‘top 6’ hogwash. Only two good sides in this league, rest of them are pure shit.
Enjoy though, hope you’ve got a nice dress to slip into you little princess.
Cc
Lime green burst mankini always goes down well with the local parents
N5
“It’s too stressful for me nowadays.”
I agree with that sentiment
This place is getting too tedious. It’s like a cerebral testosterone session, everyone trying to prove their dicks are longer.
Emery’s contract ends at the end of the season, he’s gone if he’s not up to scratch.
N5
Not as much as before but still pop in, good to see you back round these parts just need to summon Romford Pele as we’ve managed to resurrect Midwest, think the coming of age moment for him was seeing a bloke in the Midwest wearing a Spud top with ‘Kane’ on it, triggered him into relapse.
Huge one tomorrow, your take on it?
Weagle
Where the fuck have you been?
All you heard after day one was Maguire is the dogs bollocks etc. They’re shite, and he’s not having any VVD effect this season. Chelsea had 2/3 golden chances, they’ve been duped! Lol
I’m excited about it WE. Confused about Nacho going prior to the game and it’ll be interesting who he plays in that position, but I think we still should boss them regardless. I’m really hoping we stuff them, but I’m play safe at a 2-0. What about you mate?
BBC just said that with that draw Manure have only won one in nine matches. Wow!!
Yessssss!!..1-1 draw against 10 man Soton.. More woes for united
United might be lucky to spook top6 this season
They were very poor in the second half.. Tells you all u need to know that DJames was their best attacker,a championship rookie
Keepers always electing to punch the ball out now.
Used to see keepers catch that header that De Gea punched out today that led to the Southampton goal.
De Gea made a big deal of the play.
Charlie
United’s demise makes me happier than any other super club hands down, burned by Fergie far too many times over the years to have any sympathy for OGS who’ll they’ll turn on very soon, sacked by December my prediction.
Selling Lukaku without bringing in a replacement was a downy move, also signing Maguire and Bissaka for 130m. Good players but that’s elite player spending, absolute hilarious that Kojak Eddy still hasn’t learned his lesson re overspending.
VVD is mint, deservedly UEFA POTY. Messi should win the Ballon D’or mind.
I wouldn’t get too excited about that result Southampton are a serious bogey team for us too.
It’s strange how United’s form nosedived ever since Ole was appointed full time manager of the club. They have been playing painfully average football off late. Arsenal should comfortably make top 4 this season, no excuses.
N5 Quietly confident, even over the past few flaky years we’ve bossed them at the Emirates most of the time. They’re low on confidence and are out of rhythm and clearly they’re not a happy camp atm, Poch looks like he has one foot out the door along with Eriksen, Alderweireld, Rose and now Vertonghen. Shite away record in 2019, we’re strong at home with the front 3 looking more settled and expect Ceballos to have a big game tomorrow, looked lost at Anfield but I’ve seen many a top class technical player look helpless there and it was his… Read more »
Weagle
Same, they caused me more despair than any other so always funny watching them tie their own laces and try and run.
Allegri is out a job, be daft not to get a real one in. Ole was a plaster.
Get a win against the scum tomorrow and we have some favourable fixtures coming up after the break, If we didn’t have such a limited coach, I will have us confidently finishing 3rd
Top2 aside the rest positions is up for grabs
Agree WE, Liverpool are next level and so much is wrong down the road that we have to capitalise and batter them.
CC You do know that this whole exercise started with your dismissive, arrogant reply to my post that was not addressed to you right? Maybe consider the irony in that before you turn around and pull your usual, “I’m misunderstood, it’s all the other guys fault” seen you do it hundreds of times, you need a new move badly. Also, Don came to a football blog to ask for advice on his bleeding asshole, 1. how is it dismissive to ask if that’s the case again? 2 Do you think he’s not going to get reminded of that stupidity as… Read more »
TR7
United will probably fire OGS at some point because it’s clear he’s sub-par. He does not even have that draw that a manager should have- it’s hard to see any top player sign because OGS’s call convinced them to.
If they sack him…the top manager available is Allegri, which is not good news for us.
That said, I suspect top managers will steer away from United. They still don’t have the backroom to revamp that club.
TR7 Not that strange, in the interim role he was Ole the club legend parachuting in to salvage the wreck that Mourinho left in his wake and he enjoyed a pressure-free honeymoon period where he was simply re-engaging talented players in the dressing room like Pogba and Martial that Jose lost, results and performances showed a huge pick up in morale similar to when Jose was sacked at Chelsea and results picked up for them under Hiddink. Once the media blew so much smoke up his arse it ramped up supporter pressure to make OGS the permanent gaffer, wish was… Read more »
Victorious
You and this “limited coach” fixation.
You’re letting your dislike of the man discolor your view.
For your sake, I hope he gets 3rd this season and a 3 year extension. That will be hilarious, you’ll have to choose one of Unai or Arsenal.
Charlie
I think Allegri is wily enough to know that United need major surgery and more time than he’s likely to be given to turn that oil-tanker around.
Pogba has one foot out the door with Zidane pure horny for him. Take him and Martial out of that side and they are a midtable outfit.