Manchester United vs Bournemouth - Premier League

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Ratcliffe, Glazers, Ineos OUT!!! We've had enough of their meddlesomeness and failed ownership.

dale.odonnell9d ago

💯

dancoombs9d ago

💯it is toxic from the top down. Everybody is fed up at this point

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People are defending Carrick cos his an English man but non of really complain when it was Amorim. You are blaming the players for not performing. These players are not fit, without being told you can see it. Imagine Carrick rubbishing pressing and intensity in football, saying you can win matches without pressing come on

dale.odonnell9d ago

I’m not English either, so that’s irrelevant.

niko10d ago

I'm not an Englishman, and I'm defending Carrick who is a United great. I wish Ratcliffe will not superimpose failure on Carrick. Give him the tools to perform - 2 strong central defenders, and 2 strong strikers to feed off Fernandez, Rashford, Cunha, Mbuemo, Mainoo's labour in midfield and wings to turn into goals and watch United spring. Or bugger off!

dancoombs10d ago

Carrick has respect because of what he achieved at the club as a player. That will always be there. There is no way to undercut that. When it comes to tactics etc, it’s clear he has come up short, and he has been unable to inspire the dressing room. I think it is time to go

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Let Carrick go

niko10d ago

No. Let Carrick stay and give him players he needs. Fernandez and the other players are frustrated by Ratcliffe's penny pinching tactics and wrong decision making. United has been turned into a slaughter slab for great players and managers. No wnder they don't want to come. But Carrick is committed to do a good job and should be encouraged.

deansexton4611d ago

and let us turn into Chelsea

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Was Michael Carrick right to bench Bruno Fernandes vs Bournemouth?

United lost the game 3-0... do you still agree with the decision not to give Bruno ANY minutes?

ericisgod669d ago

He deserved to be dropped but not humiliated. Why bench him then get him to warm up then leave him out. This smells more like SJR. Though if thats true then Carrick is yellow for not saying no. If they left him out it was right bench him till 60-65 min that would be right but they were wrong to treat him the way they did

barryroberts7210d ago

Carrick was spot on to drop Bruno to the bench it doesn't matter who you are, there isn't any player "bigger than the club" Fergie did it with Beckham & Keane. Players seem to forget that they were bought to play for the club, to wear the shirt, it's the club that pays them the big wages, not Carrick.

willysauti510d ago

Bruno deserved to be dropped never the less his assessment of Man Utd's tactical approach was spot on...

deansexton4610d ago

he was right to do it but the way the board is going to sack him is disgusting,if they do sack him,cause since sir Alex left,mad utd has become a training ground for management,ineos,berraeda Wilkins,haven't got a clue,you don't but 3 rate players and expect Carrick to train them into the team,it just ain't going to happen,so sack him and move on to the ne

gkambugu10d ago

Yes. Absolutely. He's the captain but his attitude towards the current storm, his critique of his manager kill team spirit. He had to cool the temperature. Great decision

niko10d ago

Yes Bruno deserved to be dropped for speaking out against a manager who reorganized the team that made him Player of the Year. He should apologize and show respect because Carrick is not his problem. Carrick deserves kudos for taking that decision.

ken49.m10d ago

He was totally wrong to speak out the way he did. He let the Manager down and I guess he wants to leave and that's why he did it

deansexton4611d ago

should have put the under 21s on we would have probably got a result

aadhias11d ago

Even if we didn't, they would've learned something

kyle.dimond11d ago

I think he had to, it’s just very unfortunate timing that he’s had to bench his best player in a time like this. Still, playing him would’ve massively undermined Carrick I think. Probably on his way out either way

suganmoodley1911d ago

Utter bull Bruno makes a very big diff to side without him was like headless chicken. Yes he has been not performing but its due to other players not performing. Which Captain wont get frustrated he gives he heart n soul for UTD

dancoombs11d ago

He has given everything for United I completely respect that. He also stepped out of line so a one- game punishment isn’t unreasonable. Let’s see if he comes back in

mazambanivs11d ago

NO. We should understand that almost every star player does not want to be associated with failure and they are justified to get frustrated and make comments on problems that are not within their authority and capability to solve, especially if in one way or another they are also held accountable, or their reputations are tarnished. Their faces tell it all.

peter.lynch11d ago

I think this was the wrong call. Easy with hindsight of course but you need your best players starting, and Bruno is United’s best player, simple as that

caleb.sage11d ago

I think he should’ve started. You make a point by dropping him, but when you’re on the verge of getting sacked, what do you need to do more, make a point or win a game? It’s the latter, and Bruno increases your chance of doing that. Stamping authority won’t mean anything if you’re not even at the place next week lol.

luksricky11d ago

No, mgt doesn't mean you manage only the disciplined but rather all.....the stubborn might even prove better than the disciplined.

edd11d ago

There's a difference between dropping Bruno and refusing to use him at all? At 2-0 down, with United struggling to create anything, you've got one of your most creative players sitting on the bench. That's when the manager has to put his pride aside and think about the result. You can make your point without effectively writing off the game.

dancoombs11d ago

That was the most shocking thing about the weekend. I feel it would have been more of a punishment for Bruno to go out there and play and feel to wrath of the fans

bprj211d ago

iheromyyes Bruno acted out of,line speaking out but it showed COMMITMENT! A slap on d wrist wud had been enuff but Carrick chose 2 spit in d air n d spit had landed back onto his own face! Bruno shd had been brought on @ half time wen it was clear dat d team WAS STRUGGLING! BRUNO CUD HAD MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YET ANOTHER BAD DECISION BY CARRICK!

jackgallagher11d ago

Right thing to do. Can't call out a manager like that

stephenjholmes110d ago

You need to wonder what Bruno has said behind closed doors before hand. I have been frustrated since the Hull game, and I ain't the 1 out there Infront of 75,000 fans. I actually feel for Bruno. He is a winner, and it isn't going to happen without people stepping up. And that can be the coaches.

stephenjholmes112d ago

Bruno needed to be dropped weeks if not months ago. But not because of his comments. Bruno needs a rest. A good manager would see that, and would never of been so reliant on him. There have been many players not producing the goods, but none have had repercussions for it. The responsibility lies at Michael's door. Michael needs to become no2 to a proper man!

ericjsmithesq10d ago

As per my earlier post about the Brighton set-up.

ericjsmithesq10d ago

I don't remember Madonna being much of a philosopher, mind you. those pointy bra cups were quite good, at the time.

ericjsmithesq11d ago

Only trouble with your point(wich I agree 100% with) is that we, Michae, has had no choice but to play Broooono, because of the absolute dross that surrounds him(Bruno) as was evidenced yesterday

nrobbo6412d ago

Definitely correct he should have been rested some time ago

aadhias12d ago

I feel like we've grown too dependent on and fond of Bruno that most wins are attributable to his contributions that we tend to forgive him for his mispasses or poor crossings

epi2media11d ago

100%.

lee.connor12d ago

I was glad to see he did it and even more so let him rot the entire game on the bench. The guy is a major problem and has been for years. Above any manager, he and others need moving on. He is part of a group who has consistent cost managers their jobs. Felt like a big statement of FU from Carrick!

bonifacemasese11d ago

You finally got a chance to project. You've just silently hated him 'for years'.

adnan.riaz12d ago

He was 100 per cent right. Carrick was sending a statement, regardless of what happens to him at the club.

georgemukami2612d ago

It is a good choice but for now, man utd don't have a good playmaker except Bruno. Whole team don't have intensity.

adnan.riaz12d ago

It's very true. We are stuck right now. But I think this is Bruno's last season at Old Trafford.

gomatz7712d ago

Maybe to make a statement yes, as Manchester United the team shouldn't have dipped to the level they did in this game, Bruno or no Bruno

adnan.riaz12d ago

Agreed. The other Man Utd players needed to step up in Bruno's absence and they equally let Carrick down in the match.

epi2media12d ago

I think Utd need to change player power system and stick with MC, even if we lose. This lot is sabotaging the club. Only those who want to play can play. Teams that are winning do not necessarily have superstars but professionals who just do their jobs. Man U players are not doing their jobs. They are cons. Was glad fans at OT saw thru it today!

antowzky11d ago

Agree with this! I'd rather have a squad of kids who give their all then this bunch of fakes who walk around the pitch when the going gets tough... Its even more ridiculous when you think about how much these players earn week in and week out

adnan.riaz12d ago

Think Carrick's time is up, as we're now 16th and we could easily end up in the relegation zone if a change is not made.

dancoombs12d ago

Tough games ahead, Chelsea, Roma, Villa. Can we get anything out of these under Carrick?

mzorens220912d ago

WATEVER HAPPENED BETWEEN MANAGER&PLAYER.WATER UNDER DE BRIDGE.GARRICK SCORED 3OWN GOALS BY BENCHING BRUNO.HE'S A FANTASTIC,BRAVE PLAYER AND HEVING SCORING BOOTS ALWAUS😔🤔

adnan.riaz12d ago

Nobody is doubting Bruno's impact. But he has self-inflicted his own problems at the club.

markmarston12d ago

Yes, he has to show authority. It sets a terrible example if he doesn’t and creates a bad culture…

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jonathan.gorrie12d ago

100%! Say Bruno played and scored a screamer to seal a win, would anything actual meaningful change? The best possible outcome would have just kicked the can down the road a bit. Fair play to Carrick, he's almost certainly off but he's no mug

adnan.riaz12d ago

Spot on. If Carrick is going out, which, let's face it, he defo is, he's leaving with his head held high. And he really is doing that this time around.

kilham.max12d ago

I really feel this is a repeat situation. Every time something goes awry for Man United, a player is scapegoated. Of course, Bruno's comments were untimely, but they were also objectively correct [as were Martinez's]. Bruno is the club's best player and objectively the best signing post-Fergie. If anyone in that team can turn their fortunes around, it's him.

kilham.max12d ago

So no, I don't believe it was the correct decision. The horrendous decision making of the higher-ups cannot be pandered to any longer.

antonymmartin8412d ago

100 per cent the correct call. However, Carrick is out of his depth at this level and he will know himself he needs to move on now.

dancoombs12d ago

The decision also exposed how useless Mason Mount is. One of our highest earners, number 7 shirt, there’s the chance he has been waiting for. No impact

thetruthpersonified12d ago

I was a big advocate for Mount. When he was younger and on loan at Derby - sublime. Then a couple of excellent seasons with Chelsea. Now, frankly done with him as of today. Thought he could turn it round if fit. Now, I could not care less and do not believe he will do so.

antonymmartin8412d ago

Nowhere near good enough for man united Dan. How much did yous pay for him, 60 mill?

daviescallum4212d ago

100% the right decision. Rubbish with him, rubbish without him. Had to send a message after he spoke out. Carrick probs get the sack now anyway

tom.procter12d ago

Correct decision for me regardless of whether he could have made an impact today. You can’t talk like that and not face consequences

shamanth.jayaram12d ago

Absolutely right to drop him, should've left him out the squad. Carrick showed who's the boss - albeit he may no longer be that after this result

will.butcher12d ago

Wouldn’t have made a difference. If Carrick does go, he goes knowing he stuck true to himself

dancoombs12d ago

Precisely. Bruno was due to be dropped on form regardless

seanfisher12d ago

Yep, would’ve been a desperate move to bring him on to try and save things

ericisgod6612d ago

Carrick is spineless

chillout12d ago

To be fair, benching him wasn’t spineless - pointless (literally), maybe.

ericisgod6612d ago

Benching him whole match is a decision of an amateur and im sure thats not carrick

jonny12d ago

The way he’s been playing this season he deserved to be dropped, wouldn’t have impacted the score at all

thetruthpersonified12d ago

That is the right point. Should have already been 'rested'.

seanfisher12d ago

Still think it was the right decision. I love Bruno but he was out of order. Fergie would’ve left him in the stands

febced112d ago

Omitting Bruno was showing who's the boss❓ Stubbornness won't help anybody. Look at Lacey, Tielemans, Santos, and Baleba - all pedestrians in midfield, passing woeful, dispossessed easily. The attack was without any spunk. MC, your time is up.

stephenjholmes112d ago

What are you on? What has Lacey done to deserve your comment. He has had about 15 minutes of football, and all when the team are a minimum of 3 goals down. Are you Carrick in disguise?

jamesshearman2312d ago

It doesn’t look that way now 😮

freddie12d ago

He was absolutely right to do it! Speak out, get punished. Should have done the same with Martinez

thetruthpersonified12d ago

He was right and wrong. Right to drop Bruno but to have him on the bench but determined not to bring him on was weak and cowardly. Terrible man and team management. An additional punishment and attempt at humiliation. Bruno should have been in stands or not at ground.

dancoombs12d ago

Bruno would have made no difference to that shitshow. No recent evidence to suggest otherwise

chillout12d ago

So what good will a new manager do ? Doesn’t the rot go far deeper than the manager?

jordan.harris12d ago

Definitely the right decision. Bruno wouldn’t have saved them today. Clearly the fans have a lot of sympathy for Carrick and the situation he’s been put in

chillout12d ago

It’s just a question of whether they put him out of his misery today or tomorrow now. I can’t believe that there is no ready made plan for what seemed inevitable even before this game.

charlesjones12d ago

Wouldn’t have made a difference would it

chillout12d ago

Probably not in the end - but he might have just hung on. Zerbi was dead man walking, and 2 wins and all of a sudden he looks to be Manager of the Month !!

vatsal12d ago

Because we won the last seven when he started?

chillout12d ago

That is fair - it’s a difficult decision. If United had won, Carrick would have looked strong and right. But….

dale.odonnell12d ago

Right decision regardless of how the game went. No player is bigger than the club.

chillout12d ago

I get what you are saying - but that decision looks pretty pointless now.

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Manchester United BEATEN 3-0 at home to Bournemouth - Is it all OVER for Michael Carrick?

How much longer can Carrick last? Which players let United down?

adam.duffield11d ago

Let him go!

niko9d ago

He stays!

hann11d ago

Yep, time to move on! 👋

davecarey2811d ago

I’ve always said whatever’s happening at the top of the club always filters down onto the pitch, and what we’re seeing on the pitch is because of what’s happening all over the rest of the club. Not my words for once Alan Shearer is right!

ericjsmithesq11d ago

As I was taught in business, many moons ago now......... Always trim from the top of the tree.

mahomediyoop12d ago

Same old story at United. Managers come and managers go. It's nothing new. The Glazers are responsible for everything that's going on at United. Having new owners like how Man city and Newcastle has will make things change for the better.

ericjsmithesq11d ago

Oh yes, like the situation at Citeh has really improved since the new owners turned up.....Also, don't forget, we had 7 good years (I think it was seven)with the Glazers, until 2013

thugthugger391012d ago

Bruno is our best playmaker.Tilesman doesnt give bruno the room to show his space splitting passes, HE doesnt mark,so its a big risk to pair him with bruno,Buno needs protectors not more playmakers. i have been expecting all these pundicts to say it rather than criticising players reaction.L.Martinez said he has been trying to keep his emotions to himself.

geldroper12d ago

Why would any good coach want to go to this mess. If Carrick gets rired so should Wilcock and Barbera

dancoombs12d ago

Problem is it is Berrada and Wilcox deciding Carrick’s fate

kilham.max12d ago

Yep, can’t see a way back after this. Like Carrick but as suspected, he lacks the know how to take on a role of this magnitude

niko10d ago

There's no way back if Ratcliffe and Glazers don't quit United. They should sell their shares and go and invest in some venture other than football. And no one will buy United at 5 billion when not worth more than 2.5 billion. Greedy Ratcliffe and Glazers! They will prefer to ruin United than quit. And they will end up ruining themselves. No one ruins United

georgemukami2612d ago

Carrick is not the only problem within the club, current players and more so the management, should be answerable for poor playing style

sihall777312d ago

He picked the wrong team. He was right to drop Bruno but too late I'm afraid and why he keeps picking teilemans is beyond me. Stick martinez in the midfield before Mount but you can't start Mount before Cuhna, sorry, really bad choices today.

niko10d ago

No! Ratcliffee picked the wrong team when he frustrated Casemiro, the engine of the team, into a premature exit without a ready replacement. Now the void he created is now festering. God saved Harry Kane he didn't answer Ratcliffe's call. He would never have won Ballon D'or.

geldroper12d ago

What you didn't see martinez was not even trying to get to the ball at the 3rd goal. He wants out and will look to stay healthy and won't do anything

dancoombs12d ago

Agree. Mount was awful again and no case for Tielemans.

daviescallum4212d ago

I feel so sorry for him. Another managed chewed up and spat out by the mess that is Man United. Serious structural changes needed asap

stephenjholmes111d ago

I totally agree. The biggest change barring the owners, is the coaching staff. They are all ex-players who couldn't spell fitness and tactics, let alone deliver any. You wouldn't get Halfords to run your F1 team, so why allow untrained idiots to run your team of world class athletes? Michael needs to have someone experienced to help, and mentor him.

jonny12d ago

I hope he’s put out of his misery, looks distraught and it’s not going to get better without change. No coming back from losing the players. Hes not the biggest issue but he can have no complaints after how poor we’ve been

freddie12d ago

He’s gone isn’t he? Can’t see a way back.

jonny12d ago

Has to be! Should be tonight really, let the man rest, looks broken at full time

jordan.harris12d ago

The only reason to keep Carrick in charge is because he may eventually take some of the heat off the decision makers above him. But relegation is also a real concern now

dale.odonnell12d ago

A terrible few days for United, conceding 7 goals and scoring just one, a mere consolation. Carrick looked emotional at the end. A sad end to something that had promise. 😔

vatsal12d ago

Loved Old Trafford's reaction. Proud to be a fan of this club. Cheered Carrick, booed the player, called Wilcox a w***er. This club lucked out on Carrick's interim, then left him to fail. Don't get me started about the players. Carrick is out of his depth but there will be no new manager bounce this time.

jamesshearman2312d ago

I bet there will be a new manager bounce. These players will react to new ideas for a few months and everyone will get carried away again. It feels like an endless cycle

david.comerford12d ago

Carrick laid everything on the line with his press conference speech and dropping Bruno. Felt like he had to at least draw to survive in that context

dancoombs12d ago

At the minimum he needed a spirited performance. This was just more of the same

dancoombs12d ago

So sad this. I can’t see Carrick lasting another 24 hours. It’s over. No way back

markmarston12d ago

Fabregas?

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IN: Shea Lacey OUT: Amad Diallo 78'

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IN: Joshua Zirkzee OUT: Carlos Baleba 72'

stephenjholmes112d ago

Still no Lacey!

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Evanilson scores for Bournemouth 0-3 71'

markmarston12d ago

Carrick looks broken… feel for him. He’s not good enough but he’s been let down badly by these players

stephenjholmes112d ago

Bollocks. He is the manager/head coach. He has created this sh*t-show.

george.patten12d ago

Was never the right appointment. Literally copy and paste of what happened with Ole. Owners have a lot to answer for

george.patten12d ago

Great finish that. Lamens had a stinker there. Where does Carrick and Man Utd go from here

stephenjholmes112d ago

The dole office!

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IN: Lisandro Martínez OUT: Ayden Heaven 65'

stephenjholmes112d ago

Hold on, we are losing and need goals, so let's go all out Amorin and change a defender for another defender. That will sort it out!

geldroper12d ago

What is wrong with De Light. And Lacey for Amad would make sense. But his baby Martinez goes in, typical Carrick. I really hope he gets fired today

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Bournemouth makes a change

IN: Ben Gannon-Doak OUT: Justin Kluivert 63'

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IN: Matheus Cunha OUT: Youri Tielemans 45'

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FFS what did he say to them at HT?! Come out even more of a shambles

paulrayner65312d ago

If the men showed 10% of the fight, passion and never say die attitude that the women showed today against City then we would be top 4 easily. If we sack Carrick and become a laughing stock again, we could do a lot worse than look at what Eva Olid has done with the women in a couple of months. At least the women and the U21s and U18s are worth watching now.

ericisgod6612d ago

I really believe Carrick would have brought fernandes on 60th min let him prove himself. Benched told to warm up to come on then sat back down benched whole game is INEOS i bet a thousand pouns

epi2media12d ago

We can hire the best manager in the world, but these players r just terrible. Man U needs to clear out the rut and reset: mass clear out and inject new blood!

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Bournemouth fans singing ‘sacked in the morning’ and ‘your going down with city’ Are we in a position to argue with either at this point? This is just awful

stephenjholmes112d ago

Still no Lacey!

dancoombs12d ago

Gotta bring Zirkzee on first 🤔

stephenjholmes112d ago

Not being funny, but are you sure it's not the United fans singing it? We are going down under the current shower!

vatsal12d ago

Read somewhere that Utd's biggest concern should be City finishing above us despite a points deduction and that's becoming a scarily likely possibility.

stephenjholmes112d ago

Not being funny but United will struggle to reach 30 points if nothing changes, so even with a 50 point deduction City will be ahead of us!

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Manchester United 0–2 Bournemouth

Manchester United are behind going in to the break

dale.odonnell12d ago

Non-existent build-up play and can’t defend. This is rubbish.

geldroper12d ago

Carrick has no idea. Ashamed to say I was afan for him to become our coach. Who would want him after this, maybe sec division

geldroper12d ago

Onesided referee is not helping , why heaven got a yellow catd is shows the referee true colors. No faul and therefor no goal but the referee got his way

adnan.riaz12d ago

Don't even think the ref is the worse part of this game. We're playing so bad and it's heartbreaking to see.

ericisgod6612d ago

Well of all the hats in the ring id say Howe fits their bill. Available cheap and can make clay from shit

adnan.riaz12d ago

Man, I don't even think he could save us at this point. Quite truly diabolical the state that any manager walks into now.

geldroper12d ago

Think Howe is a better fit then Conte. Conte is all kind of trouble wherever he goes

mohan1831012d ago

What he will also do with this inept board & players who don't recruit corect players at all. If i would have been howe build something from u18 or u21 players instead of relying on some of the senior players. A new beginning at least

dancoombs12d ago

We will be after Sam Allardyce at this rate

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Yellow card for Harry Maguire! 45+3'

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M. Tavernier scores for Bournemouth 0-2 43'

geldroper12d ago

We should have fixed our defense first becuase they are already bad for years

gideonfran199112d ago

Did you know if Bruno is the bad luck to man u

mohan1831012d ago

Bruno should refuse to come & play , also he should refuse to sign a new contract go to some other top team & win trophies & let Manutd compete with relegation threatened team to see who gets relegated first.

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Yellow card for Youri Tielemans! 40'

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Rayan scores for Bournemouth 0-1 38'

vatsal12d ago

Never lost in PL while leading at half-time. The record stays intact. Pop the champagne.

geldroper12d ago

Watching the game and is clear we playing against 12 men. The referee has only one thing in his mind. Everything against man U , that is the goal of the day

dancoombs12d ago

We getting nothing from this ref today

dancoombs12d ago

Bournemouth have been the better team. Deserved lead. Sadly

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Where is the marking?!

stephenjholmes112d ago

Just been listening to Carragher and Ashley Young. Young is honest enough to say, but Carragher just wants to play the other people who haven't performed all season. They are all clueless, uneducated idiots. That's why they aren't managers. They probably couldn't spell manager.

stephenjholmes112d ago

It is Como in reverse. Lacey will get the last 10 minutes when we are loosing 4-0.

dancoombs12d ago

He should be on for Amad

ericisgod6612d ago

One of THE WORST performances ive ever seen

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Yellow card for Ayden Heaven! 37'

geldroper12d ago

For what? he didn't touch anybody but leave it to the referee

adnan.riaz12d ago

He would have been sent off if contact had been made. Terrible tackle from him. He should know better.

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Yellow card for Bournemouth's Tyler Adams! 27'

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What minute will that dagger of a Bournemouth opener go in? Or can we turn it around at score first?!

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Yellow card for Andrey Santos! 22'

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Good defending from Yoro to prevent a goal I still feel we are lacking any real threat up front without a proper centre forward

epi2media12d ago

This team is trained to pass backwards only. Every player always looks backwards - astonishing!

epi2media12d ago

Tielem. is not fit. And our frontline is just blunt. I think Yoro and Heaven are great players.

mohan1831012d ago

I believe we have been carrying dead weight players for far too long for a team who aspires to be at very top. The reason we are keeping is simple as to bring solid replacement we would need to shell more cash which our board wouldn't approve & when they approve it's for mediocore overpaid players.

mohan1831012d ago

Keep on playing backwards, sidewards when in possession, give ball to opposition players under pressure in dangerous areas. that's our grand plan it seems.👏

dancoombs12d ago

We are playing our way into trouble

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We're underway at Old Trafford

adnan.riaz12d ago

Praying to any and all Gods for a win today. Come on, YOU REDS!

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Kroupi back on the bench for Bournemouth for the first time this season. Got to be wary of Rayan starting too, this won’t be easy…

ericisgod6612d ago

This is dreadful

dancoombs12d ago

Dire so far isn’t it. I didn’t even realise Tielemans was on the pitch until that recent foul

ericisgod6612d ago

This is poor. No interest. No idea no leader....no good

dancoombs12d ago

Too much passing around at the back for my liking

thompsonadebisi5112d ago

Look at the idiot that £70M was paid for, I can't believe this

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Bruno Fernandes DROPPED! What do you make of the XI Carrick has chosen? 😳

adnan.riaz12d ago

Best decision that Carrick has made in dropping Bruno. My respect level has gone up 1,000 times for him right now.

gls4manu12d ago

If we do not win this game the "R" word will be front and center of conversation. Let us hope that the defense can avoid conceding a goal in the first 5 minutes.

adnan.riaz12d ago

'R' word? 🤔

stephenjholmes112d ago

This will be another resounding loss. Expect to concede at least 3 today. Michael will be brave when we are 3 down in the 85th minute, and introduce Lacey. I expect a similar result to Como. Unfortunately it will be the away team taking the points.

adnan.riaz12d ago

Fingers crossed that the result actually goes positive for Man United. So much riding on the line right now.

epi2media12d ago

Honestly, I really thought Amorin's time was the lowest any manager can take Utd. But to be underdogs to Bournemouth?

vatsal12d ago

And what's up with poor Amass coming out of the squad altogether? Mazraoui stays on the bench after that abomination but he didn't like those 15 minutes from Amass?

stephenjholmes112d ago

Still no Lacey. That one omission alone shows Michael is clueless. The only reason we managed to score against Como was because Lacey was introduced.

adnan.riaz12d ago

Really wish Carrick would give Lacey a chance. The kid is itching to prove himself and he really deserves his shot at playing regular first-team football.

granitegraham12d ago

Where are the goals coming from ? Mount on the left is crazy when you have the likes of Cunha and Lacey who both offer more in front of goal. Not worried about Bruno, you can't have him and Teilemans in the same team. Most important is getting 3 points today.

adnan.riaz12d ago

Sums up our summer! We needed another striker and Ineos fumbled for us big time.

epi2media12d ago

It will be a shock if we win today!

epi2media12d ago

On point! Its time to ease out these 'know-all' non-performers. I think Cunha should be in for Mount. And, we need leaders on the pitch, not on the mic! If any players fails/sabotages the gameplan - take them out!!!

adnan.riaz12d ago

Agreed. I would have put Cunha in there over Mount. But Bruno being on the bench is spot on from Carrick.

vatsal12d ago

Mount personifies modern Man Utd. Rarely turns up, gives off the impression of working hard, but no end product.

dale.odonnell12d ago

Mount shouldn’t be starting. There must be friction between Carrick and Cunha after Wednesday night. He took him off at HT and there have been reports of a heated exchange. 👀

adnan.riaz12d ago

Cunha has defo been dropped for that reason. It's hard to argue against it.

dancoombs12d ago

If have preferred to see Lacey start over Mount

dale.odonnell12d ago

Big call. Well in, Carrick.

adnan.riaz12d ago

We love to see it.

markmarston12d ago

Has to be the slowest front 4 in Prem history?

adnan.riaz12d ago

It sums up our season. Haha. There's a reason why we're behind so many teams when it comes to running this season. The pain...

vatsal12d ago

He seems intent on recreating what he was as a player. The only problem? None of these come close to his footballing intelligence.

leeclarke050812d ago

Well done Michael Carrick. About time some of these United letdowns got sanctioned for their idle words.

adnan.riaz12d ago

If this is Carrick's last match in charge, at least he's gone out showing that player power should never win over the manager.

vatsal12d ago

I wish he had the guts to do this BEFORE his comments. Now, it's either "Can't survive without Bruno" or "Don't need Bruno", neither of which is true. His form merited a dropping long before this game. And Mount? Dalot? Amass punished for no reason? I don't like it. Nothing "bold" about this, just left with no option.

dancoombs12d ago

Yeah the problem with dropping him now is it becomes about his comments and not about his form

dancoombs12d ago

OK this is big call but based on form alone it is deserved - and his comments after the game Mount was terrible v Como though so I’m not exactly inspired to see him come in

adnan.riaz12d ago

Mount was not a good call, but the Cunha stuff has defo forced that, I reckon. On Bruno, though, no argument against Carrick for doing that. Spot on from him.

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Lisandro Martínez arrives

geldroper12d ago

He is going to play him you see and will show nothing.

ericisgod6612d ago

Bring fernandes on. He needs to prove himself to us

adnan.riaz12d ago

Great to see him back. Hope he gets some minutes today.

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Manchester United's predicted XI vs Bournemouth 👀 What changes would you make?

dale.odonnell12d ago

Looks like we were only wrong on Fernandes!

mgasparovsky12d ago

Tielemans, rashford and Bruno have been horrible every game. Martinez also. Just don't give them playing time any more until they deserve it

stephenjholmes112d ago

You forgot to add Dalot to your list!

mgasparovsky12d ago

Give young players chance to play. Bruno out

syates100712d ago

Has to show who the boss is and drop Fernandes. Would also leave out Tielemans and play Cunha on the left and Zirkzee behind Mbueno.

granitegraham12d ago

That suggested line up will lose , the goal threat is minimal.

stephenjholmes112d ago

Now that we have seen the result, I think any alternative is a good one. Same dross, same result! I would much rather lose with the academy players, than lose with this bunch of wasters!

granitegraham12d ago

If he continues playing Fernandes out of position he will ultimately fail. Last season he was the best AM in premier league, so either play him there or leave him out. So Cunha on the left , Bruno to AM , Teilemans or Santos alongside Baleba. I'd put Yoro at right back , Maguire and DeLigt at centre backs and Amass or Heaven at left back.

yasou713d ago

Tielmans hasn't performed all season so Zirkzee would be there. Another option is Bruno there and Thompson on the left. Got to get legs in the game

dancoombs13d ago

Re Thompson - you never know until you give him a chance. Some young players thrive with Old Trafford support pushing them on

chrisflood14713d ago

Nothing to do with Carrick i think it is time Roy is given the job.Even if Roy fails at least he will clear the toxic dressing room.

stephenjholmes112d ago

I do think Roy should be brought in. Carrick needs to learn how to make the proper transition from player to manager. There ain't any room for passengers, and Michael clearly has a squad full of them at the moment. Tough love is needed!

geldroper13d ago

What a silly selection. It seems to me he wants to get fired. Fernandes left winger ?He should be sitting on the bench the first half and Cuchna left

stephenjholmes112d ago

The only sensible thing to do with Bruno at the moment is to give him time off. It isn't as a punishment, because he clearly needs to reset both physically and emotionally. He can then come back fresh and perform the same heroics of last season. Bruno is a legend. Don't ever try to make him the scapegoat.

thetruthpersonified13d ago

The is of course a case for dropping Bruno. But the fact players are speaking out, suggests a lack of belief and loyalty to MC. Dropping Bruno could be seen as trying to silence the noise and not addressing it. Regardless, Bruno is unlikely to rediscover form wide left.

stephenjholmes113d ago

Bruno needs a few weeks off to recover both mentally and physically. He would then come back into the team ready to perform his heroics of the start of this year.

stephenjholmes113d ago

If that's the 11 Carrick deserves to be picking up his P45 straight after the inevitable defeat.

geldroper13d ago

He is trying to get fired

nrobbo6413d ago

Fernandes should not be in the squad and playing him and Tielemans together is suicidal.

johnmartin.jordan13d ago

Will Lacey get his usual five minutes or is that too much to ask of Carrick? Can he not see his plan A is not working !

geldroper13d ago

We will see that all our under 21 will asked for a loan or sell after Carrick. Our under 21 can just not trust our managers for help in their carreer

dancoombs13d ago

Lacey deserves a proper opportunity and picking him would get the home fans onside immediately. I’d actually start him in the 10 spot, drop Tielemans/Bruno

dancoombs13d ago

Is there any chance we get Harry Amass starting this weekend?

geldroper13d ago

Not if Carrick can help it. Also Lacey will be a no show with Carrick

mufcgrw197713d ago

Cunha for Bruno, think he will be dropped after his comments in midweek and carricks press conference words yesterday, De Ligt fur Yoro, stronger & they have some big lads up top, possibly Mazraoui fir heaven, he plays left back for Morocco and did well there in the WC, heaven would be targeted without a doubt

mufcgrw197712d ago

Guess I know a bit! 🤣🤣

geldroper13d ago

Maz is been terribje and Yoro for Dalot who is also useless. And De Light for Yoro, Lacey for Amad and sec half Amass for heaven who should replace the Light.

dale.odonnell13d ago

Big call from Carrick if he leaves Fernandes out. I don’t think he will.

nrobbo6413d ago

Did you watch Wednesday?

dancoombs13d ago

I’m still not sure De Ligt is ready. He looked very rusty the other night

jonathan.gorrie13d ago

Great point on Bruno! Surely he can't play after that? Interested to know if United fans feel let down by him?

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Maguire, Yoro, Heaven, De Ligt: Which two CBs should Carrick start against Bournemouth? 🤔

mzorens220912d ago

MAGUIRE _ DE LIGT PERFECT MATCH TO START DE GAME FOR GARRICK.DEY CAN ALSO SCORE SET PIECES👍

dale.odonnell13d ago

Yoro has to be a certainty at this rate.

stephenjholmes113d ago

Heeaven and De Lict. Yoro at rb and Harry Amass at lb.

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Michael Carrick wants to rediscover last season's form

geldroper12d ago

Every coach was once a player so that is the only way. But a good player is not always a good coach , example Rooney and looks like Carrick. You have to have vision

thetruthpersonified13d ago

Lets again be clear. We were still awful to watch last season. We fans have short memories in that we remember points and goals and forget the style. I remember going to West Ham away and we salvaged a point in last minute. The match was woeful, we were clueless. We are now witnessing a continuation of that style, but with no Casemiro. Wretched.

stephenjholmes113d ago

I will take awful to watch if it means we don't loose. We need to be back to basics. Defend as a unit, and get clean sheets. That way you can start to build confidence. Winning is a natural next step from there!

stephenjholmes113d ago

Well he clearly doesn't know what it takes to win ANY games at the moment. He keeps regurgitating the same garbage but expecting different results.

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Michael Carrick on whether he spoke to Bruno Fernandes

jonny14d ago

What is there to say? Fabregas agreed with Bruno and said that’s how they exploited United

nrobbo6413d ago

Can't press with Bruno in the team he has no discipline

adnan.riaz14d ago

Big energy...

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Michael Carrick asked about stripping Bruno Fernandes of the captaincy

thetruthpersonified14d ago

Absolutely ahould drop Bruno. Will not as no courage to do so...

jonny14d ago

He has to drop him, if he doesn’t ill assume we are getting breaking news on Monday morning, lost the dressing room so either play the youngsters and make a statement or goodbye

adnan.riaz14d ago

At this point, he defo should. He undermined the credibility of the manager to the wider public.

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Michael Carrick demands more from his players

stephenjholmes113d ago

Why hasn't he told the coaching staff and players before the season started. Are we actually meant to believe that professional footballers don't know the basics?

jonny14d ago

He’s ran these players’ fitness levels into the ground, told media that he’s happy with their effort levels all season up until now?

geldroper13d ago

Can't make does ladies run , they might get upset and sweat in training

adnan.riaz14d ago

Indeed, Michael, it is very clear what we want to see.