That was a streak of piss, totally pointless exercise. The US should be more of a challenge given the calibre of teams on show and we'll have our full squad back by then as well.
That was a streak of piss, totally pointless exercise. The US should be more of a challenge given the calibre of teams on show and we'll have our full squad back by then as well.
That was a streak of piss, totally pointless exercise. The US should be more of a challenge given the calibre of teams on show and we'll have our full squad back by then as well.
Who are you playing in the US?

More a commercial exercise than a footballing one, I think...

Sadly the case for all the big sides. Though United are at least doing the decent thing and playing so badly it's giving the spectators a competative match to watch.![]()
Who are you playing in the US?
You planning on a change of allegiance Mano?![]()




Did Mourhino put out a full-strength team, or did he give the reserves a run-out?
No it wasn't. Playing in Asia means big jump in fittness due to heat and humidity, next best thing to altitude training. Also big increase in profile, ie sales and turnover, which we will need for FFP. So on those 2 levels, clever scheduling. Given that all pre season games involve playing virtually 2 teams, doesn't matter who we play, not a hell of a lot of benefit if its Barca or Bournemouth.That was a streak of piss, totally pointless exercise. The US should be more of a challenge given the calibre of teams on show and we'll have our full squad back by then as well.
No it wasn't. Playing in Asia means big jump in fittness due to heat and humidity, next best thing to altitude training. Also big increase in profile, ie sales and turnover, which we will need for FFP. So on those 2 levels, clever scheduling. Given that all pre season games involve playing virtually 2 teams, doesn't matter who we play, not a hell of a lot of benefit if its Barca or Bournemouth.

They are probably surprised they are seeing such competitive matches, half of these sides expect to lose by at least 5 goals.