There's no doubt Jose is a top draw manager but coming in and throwing old furniture into the skip would have caused an outrage. Jose is between a rock and a hard place at present. He has many exciting young players at his command but in the past has favoured the older more established players. If they're to evolve the likes of Rooney, Fellaini, Carrick have to be shown the door. Jose will always have his detractors but he is always ultimately successful. Just ask any spud!
Yet they have Herrera sat on the bench and he's superb at linking the midfield to attack. That Mikki fella is also good (injured) but he wasn't getting a look in.
Herrera should be given a chance, They badly need somebody to control and direct the midfield for them.
Although there was never at any point a first team under van Gaal it's really not like Fellaini was there to be dropped. What Mourinho has done is elevate him to a certain starter and doesn't seem too keen on going back on this ludicrous decision. I would say that the majority of us expected him to be sold and instead he shoves him in the team. I understand the Rooney conundrum more, he was/is captain, one of his potential replacements in Mata Mourinho allegedly 'doesn't fancy' and the other we've only just bought and is injured so will take a bit of time to settle. What I don't accept on Rooney though is to start playing him in midfield when he publicly stated he wouldn't and has five other options, not even including Fellaini, who could play there instead. (one of whom has been bizarrely and needlessly ostracised and another seemingly vapourised) If Rooney is to play then he plays at 10 and stays there. If he can't do that then get him out of the side. Fellaini should be nowhere near a United shirt though. It's an affront.
It's too early yet but he may well have lost the plot and is still the manager he was in his last season at Chelsea other than the manager he was in his previous stint. I'm quite surprised as I thought he'd do well.
but nah.. Jose is Jose. He wanted to win with Torres when he was back with us. He gifted the league to Manny that season. Looks like he is trying to do the same with Fellaini. But I am sure he will not be interested in gifting this time to Pep. Rooney won't be this bad if Fellaini isn't playing there. Still Jose's title mind. Just a matter of time before he comes out of his small blip. wish it continues longer - but don't see it. next 3 out of 4 fixtures are incredible for Manu - Leicester, Stoke, Chelsea & Pool. Up the Foxes this Saturday
Sorry Rooney is horrendous. He's been **** for the past 3 seasons and all his pen goals in the past won't make up for his now terrible touch, bad shooting and overweight running
title never left Jose. This is what Jose does. This is his bread and butter. and FFS - Rooney is no Mikel
I don't think United should put too much store by today's score. Leicester were always going to be complete pants this season (see my prediction that I made even before last season ended). Last season was a fluke, as this season's debacle is ample proof already.
You can always tell United are back and ppl are worried because they always blame the opposition for our victories No Rooney, no Fellaini and normal service resumed. Mata & Pogba run the show. Still 3 other players to come in. I can understand the #fear on here.
Few wins has made the haters silent, I think everyone was getting a bit over excited. Why is it Chelsea are not getting what United have been the last few weeks from haters and Media
The defence will be crap until Terry and Zouma are playing. Cahill is bang average, Luiz can't defend and Ivanovic has been poor for over a year.
