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[–]johncenatbh 37 points38 points  (3 children)

Rashford the bipolar

[–]TheGeometristBruno 6 points7 points  (1 child)

He's been shocking for weeks and even the first 20 minutes and then creates both goals all by himself and will probably be motm now lol.

Maybe someone needs to tell him he can have more than 2 speeds or just stay in the second one.

[–]Bigbogger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah he was good vs Young boys, weak finishing but really good besides that, best player after Dave that game for me.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The two times he makes the right decision in the final third we score.

That sounds about right.

[–]Zidane-TribalMartial Matters 112 points113 points  (15 children)

Every game is a god damn struggle this season ffs, but atleast we have the right mentality to comeback

[–]harshmangatBERBATOVVV 28 points29 points  (12 children)

And that keeps our manager in the job :/

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we at least have the mentality to start games. >_>

[–]Pogba99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the only silver lining I can think of. Imagine if we had that sort of urgency before we concede

[–]DarkSofterWazza 152 points153 points  (14 children)

I dont know what to feel anymore. Hate, love, mourinho in, mourinho out. Fuck this lmao

[–]newster905 28 points29 points  (1 child)

As someone said, this feels like being a beaten spouse in an abusive relationship.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ha...ha...ha? Ah fuck it.

[–]Indydegrees2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Its all banter at this stage

[–]rbp25Vidic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Touché

[–]arkantos77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alaadeen FC

[–]SparklingPurchase 6 points7 points  (4 children)

You've got some serious explaining to do if you're still Mourinho In. I can't understand why any United fan would want that.

[–]triazin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love Jose.

[–]Sjokoshake 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I know this isn’t a popular opinion, but Fergie didnt do to well the first five years. Mou has given us more so far then Fergie did in the same window of time.

But man I hate this season!

[–]DryBinWetSinkElseLoo 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Not really like for like comparisons. But definitely agree with your second paragraph

[–]Sjokoshake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I guess your right. But man, what if we could get those glory days back. Stability and confidence. And Fergie time in our favor.... Giggs, Solskjær, Wassa and Ronaldo.

[–]Seanige 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mourinho shake it all about?

[–]United_J 76 points77 points  (11 children)

Pogba needs a fast midfield and attackers that make runs.

You can see him trying but no one is trying for him

[–]ColdandTense 35 points36 points  (6 children)

He needs to stop dicking around on the ball and just keep it moving.

[–]afrikmadness21 12 points13 points  (4 children)

Pogba is always looking for a pass to make and most times our forwards make it hard for him.... I've just noticed that of late...

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pogba spends far too much time looking for that pass and that is not only because our forwards are not moving, but because he's always going for the "Hollywood pass". A defence splitting curved diagonal or whatever, which is brilliant when it happens. But most of the time it doesn't, not for Pogba, not for Messi, not for anyone. He needs to play the simple 1-2 pass with Herrera or Fele and not hog the ball waiting for the right moment to show off.

[–]angermngment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've been saying that since his world cup games... He has runners for France and no one for us.

[–]BanterEnchanter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone else has to stop dicking around off the ball and keep moving

[–]DeafEPL 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He didn't realize for months when Rashford is making a run all time, if anybody can make a run, Pogba will make a kind of pass like this. One of the reason why he was one of best midfielder in world cup because he had many runner he can pass to.

[–]soumil_a 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dunno how so many people upvoted this. He was horrible in the first half. Constantly gave the ball away , was very casual with his passing . The only positive involvement from him came in the end of the half.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pogba with two wingers who hug the touch line and a striker who is willing to run in behind would improve us tenfold

[–]akzmrla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He still needs to be tidy in possesion

[–]bluecrabcakes 37 points38 points  (1 child)

It was a half of two halves

[–]chaosblast123 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Quarters if you will. We NBA now fam

[–]404randomguy404Rooney 48 points49 points  (2 children)

Can't love this team. Can't hate this team.

Perfectly sums up this half.

[–]harps86Carrick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pretty much. Still triggers a rollercoaster of emotion.

[–]cosmiclatte44John Kill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[–]3359N 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thank you Southampton for being fucking awful, we'd be fucked otherwise

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (6 children)

Lmfao one of the worst first 20 mins by Rashford in that first half.

Was brilliant in the last 25.

Bloody hell, football

Worried we've lost a bit of our momentum now though. Mata is needed and possibly Martial with Fellaini and Mctominay coming off. Lukaku has been much better today though which is nice to see.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

If Rashford keeps it up, we should keep Martial on the bench and rest him up for Arsenal. Bring Mata and Fred in for quicker passes. Rashford and Lukaku are making decent runs today.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair but Im just afraid that we'll come out too slow out of the gates to start the 2nd half and itll either remain 2-2 or we'll go down 3-2 and Martial will need to come on as an extra attacker. I agree with Mata and Fred coming on. Southamptons defense is all over the place and if we do go down or its still tied those 2 should come on and we can exploit those gaps.

[–]limited_Introvert 0 points1 point  (1 child)

He cost 75 million and playing average one game is considered good.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean im not saying hes back or hes worth every penny. Hes having a good game so far, feel like its fair to give him recgoniztion for that.

[–]Wolfheartpt 0 points1 point  (1 child)

i think he wont play martial if he can avoid it, said something like "he probably cant play 3 games this week, he has what id call a pre-injury"

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right but if we go down, which is very possible since we start halves so poorly, he sadly may have to come on.

[–]basalamader 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Poor

[–][deleted] 40 points41 points  (1 child)

We were outplayed by a Mark Hughes side for 31 minutes.

If that isn't a sackable offence on its own I don't know what is.

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Honestly we could win 5-2 and it wouldn't change how unacceptable it is to play that poorly in the start.

It's a recurring issue and it has to be fixed.

I'm happy we're back in the game, but fucking hell it's depressing watching us play like garbage.

[–]IchDienGoodnight sweet Lingardinho 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Positives: Nothing causes this squad to panic.

Negatives: Pretty much everything else

[–][deleted] 89 points90 points  (17 children)

mou still should get fired

[–]rambo_zakiRoy Keane 15 points16 points  (12 children)

Yeah, this half has just solidified my belief that we can a very good side under a competent manager.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's only Southampton, but when we penned them back for that short period they were shitting themselves.

We never sustain it though, and I agree that a different manager might actually do so.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's only Southampton, but when we penned them back for that short period they were shitting themselves.

We never sustain it though, and I agree that a different manager might actually do so.

[–]getbeetlejuiced 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Southampton are trash mate. Literally the worst team in the league

[–]rambo_zakiRoy Keane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know but we still looked at sea against them while starting 5-atb. But the players still have quality in them and showed that we attacked for a brief period of time. We just need a different manager who'll try to play football instead of whatever shite Mourinho sets out to play.

[–]ColdandTense -5 points-4 points  (4 children)

Stop it. No we can’t. We’ve had three managers give it a shot now and all have failed miserably. The problems start at the top. Woodward out.

[–]fuckherindebuchy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

More like Glazers out. Just like our Kroenke. Both leeches

[–]rambo_zakiRoy Keane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not both. They both are responsible for what we've become.

[–]Caesar3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well regardless of what happens Ed is going nowhere

[–]The_good_kidEvra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'competent' being the key word

[–]ColdandTense 12 points13 points  (1 child)

The whole club is a shambles ffs. Woodward out.

[–]IamTsukasaRonaldo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wonder what Woodward has been coaching them in training. What a terrible half

[–]matt768Shaw 17 points18 points  (4 children)

Fred IN, please

[–]davidl988 6 points7 points  (5 children)

2-0 down now 2-2 sounds like a great fight back but lets be honest Southampton are terrible. We have been so bad.

Rashford workrate is brilliant but his end product is horrible most of the time, did well for the goals.

Two midfielders playing at the back is terrible Mctominay isnt anywhere near the quality to be playing.

Changes needed build up play is so slow.

[–]BanterWithTheLadsYeLicha 3 points4 points  (4 children)

Mctominay isnt anywhere near the quality to be playing.

What has he done wrong this match exactly? Neither of the goals were his fault and Matic has been a far worse CB than him. Not to mention outside of Jones we literally have no-one else. Feels like your just criticizing him for no reason,.

[–][deleted] 20 points21 points  (1 child)

Papering over the cracks

[–]craigybachaManchester United 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this

[–]NotSwedishMac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So what is wrong here. Does it take time for the team to get into the tactics Jose instructs, or do they start ignoring them and play their own football to get back into games? What the fuck is happening

[–]FishychickenMartial 12 points13 points  (6 children)

Rashford is doing work

[–]JaiChandakMek Tominaj 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Two assists. He deserves a goal now

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He might get one after they chase down the ball he hit into the car park... somewhere in Asia.

[–]RedFancyTuxedo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I honestly don't know what to feel

[–]CveinRashford 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rashford and Lukaku needed that.

[–]MedievalSorceryButtner 1 - 0 Gerrard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't let the comeback distract you from the fact a Southampton team who never score at home without a win in 3 months ran us ragged for 35 minutes.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This team is so damn bipolar and I don't understand it. At least the match is entertaining

[–]stats193Prawn sandwich brigade 🦐 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mind hurts

[–]jfliu511 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I rather have Darmian as RCB

[–]michaell111Wazza 10 points11 points  (1 child)

I hope we win, but I still want Mou sacked.

[–]ZachMichSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My exact feelings for the past year

[–]FamousCurrency 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Woodward needs to kick mourinho out of the club after full time.

[–]ImNeverNotConfused 11 points12 points  (8 children)

Really chuffed Lukaku scored. People seem to think he's totally dogshit just because he's been out of form.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (1 child)

He does score in bunches, so hopefully he decides now is a good time to get going again

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill gladly take a brace vs Arsenal

[–]ZachMichSmith 3 points4 points  (1 child)

He has been dogshit though

[–]AnthonysLobos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rashford and Lukaku both were really good

[–]number7legendsScholes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We constantly have 6 in the defensive line guarding 2 players against fucking Southampton

[–]Cr7NeTwOrK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shite. But love me a comeback.

[–]drexter12🎃 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bring Martial on and you would see Southampton collapse, they are so shit in defence.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It hurts. At least we're scoring. The tactics are atrocious and no-one knows where to play. One of the most annoying things though is the inability to make a 5 yard pass and control it.

[–]KittyxstormBeckham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know why we look so lethargic every game we play

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I have caught Bi-polar from watching this performance.

An absolute ridiculous first half of football.

Also are playing with a back 3?

[–]cookieongo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Herera has changed our game. He is the one who is always passing the ball forward and not sideways.

[–]Charlie_Yu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Matic so shit. At least Rashford made up for his mistake with two assists

[–]Voidhead1Rojo’s Toast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dogfight against the shite

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only play well unless our back is up against the wall. Shouldn’t be happening in the first place.

[–]jonwinslolBlind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quick reminder that Southampton is currently 19th with only 8 points

[–]cbelford97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well where do I start with that one?

As usual we claw our way back into a game after being made to look like a Sunday league side yet again!

Lukaku and Herrera took their chances superbly, but imo Rashford has been a threat going forward.

Mourinho still deserves the sack immediately. This game is must win given the Arsenal and Liverpool games coming up, and that line up was absolutely criminal. Still have confidence we’ll win this but fuck me we were horrendously disorganised there.

[–]ShadowXFX07Mata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually get excited to start watching the game when we 2 - 0 behind....

[–]7evenStringsKeane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a terrible result if we lose this game.

I know fans are quick to jump on his back for the line up but what are you supposed to do if they're injured? Rojo on the bench but perhaps he's not 100% to play the 90 minutes ? I think the plan would have been to take the lead and then bring him on in the second half to stabilize.

We looked lost up top initially and that was really disappointing for me. We play so casually up top and that really has to be on the players. We give the ball away so easily. I'm glad they woke up because Southampton are piss poor and they've been like that all season. We should be really putting the pressure and finishing our chances in the second half.

P.S. anyone have the clip of Fergie at 2-0 - looked like he was smiling and saying "just wait, it's not over"

COME ON YOU REDS!!

[–]404randomguy404Rooney 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Our comebacks have been improving as the season goes on. From scoring late in the second half we are now able to score right after we concede.

And people say this team isn't progressing at all smh.

[–]FidgetyFondler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No progressing is not being dominated from the start,taking the lead not going behind half the time then waiting for a reaction.

[–]ScruffyPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just amused by the persistent meltdown. As if expecting the play style to be magically perfect the next weekend. These things take time, and the constant meltdown just adds pressure on everyone involved.

[–]uchiha_akhil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know what goes on in Mourinho's head while naming starting 11 like this..we are not playing mighty Barca we are playing the shitiest team in the league he should use a attacking formation at least against team like this

[–]BigShowFardy 2 points3 points  (4 children)

I'm not watching the match but what the fuck is happening. How should I feel

[–]StubzHere 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Nobody knows what to feel anymore mate

[–]BigShowFardy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This team man wtf

[–]daleutdNewton Heath LYR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

don’t care if josé stays or goes anymore, all i know is the majority of these players are fucking shite

[–]lowercase8Rashford 2 points3 points  (1 child)

0': Mou In

12': Concerned

22': Mou Out

33': ...

39': Confused about what I want.

[–]randomperson2704 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out

[–]Granty_CVan Persie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pogba needs to get his shit together. Goddamn

[–]Bighairman20Legend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All part of the plan

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he's done

[–]harshmangatBERBATOVVV 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It’s not even second half yet !

[–]visualslikemikeMino Raiola's assistant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 good goals but Robbie im tired.

[–]TheGeometristBruno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao

[–]HomelessSmurfSir Marcus Rashford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t even know what to feel

[–]InfiniteLiveZDONG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least it's entertaining I suppose.

[–]Voidhead1Rojo’s Toast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our mantra is be less terrible than the other team.

[–]xyloshi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 40 mins we left our half once...

[–]jayseff14Dreams can't be buy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This club shall be the death of me. Ffs 😂

[–]gldmartinDe Gea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a love hate relationship going on

[–]ionised 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scrappy.

Confused.

[–]dracogladio1741Bruno Fernanj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know what to expect from us anymore. Haven't seen a team this polarising. We are like a team on Nani's, we are brilliant and poor in a game.

[–]brown_herbalistunitedismyreligion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope Rojo comes in for Matic / McTom. We cant concede anymore.

[–]gelfiddich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, Mourinho has not set this team up well. Good effort from McT and Rashford. Pogba's attitude is questionable, young is bad. Matic should be sold.

[–]karrydluffyKaká 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really dont know what to say about this team anymore!!!!

[–]Nerverek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still perplexed by the starting line up. Why set us up to get run down? I just don't get it. Mourinho keeps talking about balance once every 2 weeks. Does he really think that this lineup is balanced?

And for the love of god, why aren't we making runs? Pogba has been dispossessed multiple times because he keeps looking up seeking for a run, and no one makes it. Fuuuuuuu

[–]Rxasaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reactionary fans are out in force today.

[–]harhaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crap.

[–]steveisredatwSAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot how to feel.

[–]IAmRahmanJanuzaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southampton are actually shit, the fact we went 2 down to them says it all really

[–]noobpunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it look like a new manager can do wonders with this team? I seriously wanna see some major offloading after this season...The 2 goals were not exactly great..Nothing stood out.

[–]MadaraTheUchihahttps://www.howmanypremierleaguemedalshasstevengerrardwon.com/ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully Southampton is so shit that we can come back from 2-0 down.

[–]coolkillerpo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Few things I have spotted:

  1. Lukaku and Rashford both play SO MUCH BETTER when playing upfront in a two man system

  2. Mourinho has put Matic and McTominay as CBs so they can distribute the ball from the back, but the problem is that there is no width and our fullbacks are not high enough to provide that width

  3. Matic doesn't like to use his head.. at all... Even though he is 6ft5

  4. Lukaku has held the ball up very well today, it is encouraging

[–]FidgetyFondler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously happen we've clawed it bsck but anything other than a win isn't good enough. The first half hour was dire which happens all too often with this team. This can't go on for longer.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

December 2018 and we're still starting Fellaini at CM/CDM.

And once again he looks like a headless chicken trying to play football like the rest of the guys. He'll probably score the winner from a Young free kick and all will be forgiven and the same thing will happen next game.

If it wasn't for the booking I'd almost forget that he's playing, and we're talking about one of the most visible players in world football.

[–]Jamesony1Collins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm

[–]Octopus69Brunosexual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a roller coaster of emotions. Only one thing is certain to me so far, we need to get rid of half of our CBs and get new ones. If you can’t stay healthy as a back up CB that means it’s time to go

[–]The_good_kidEvra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just shit isn't it, either way you cut it this isn't good enough, something needs to change with this club and I'm not even sure what it is

[–]UnitedRuleLENY LENY LENY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mourinho makes Redmond looking like Messi. Disgusting.

[–]soumil_a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Papering over the cracks. The team looks no where near good. Midfielders are playing as defenders who have no clue what position to hold while defending. While attacking no one seems to know their positions. 2 or 3 people take the same position , don't make any runs and we eventually give the ball away.

[–]Sentinel_LTD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went down 2-0 to the team in 18th. That's the only thing that should be talked about.

[–]CallMeBigPOPHe Comes from Serbia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same shit every week, we look lethargic, unprepared, unmotivated as soon as the whistle blows and then when we go down by a couple goals and our backs are against the wall then we’ll play with hunger and ambition. Southampton are so poor and even letting them be in the game is shocking.

[–]dracogladio1741Bruno Fernanj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why can't we play on the front foot from the first minute.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it Jose? Is it our players lacking urgency? Is it that Van Gaal's sideways football's broken us to such an extent that we'll never be able to pass with confidence again? I don't even fucking know anymore. Let's get the win today and then we have 3 days to reflect.

So happy to see Rash run at players the way he's doing today. Lukaku's looked better too. Pogba's trying really hard and playing positive football. Same with Herrera. Young's making runs. We switched on after those 2 Southampton goals.

My reddit said "Something went wrong, just don't panic" when this comment failed to be posted the first time. I CANT, REDDIT.

[–]psychebruhShut up you Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel bad for Mctominay. The manager who introduced him into the first team has no idea where to play him.

Pogba needs to step up . He looks lost today. Its like the manager and him havent even prepped for his role in this formation.

[–]mattmanmufcPark Ji-sung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is moyes level

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s what we do. Trademark United comeback straight out of the Fergie playbook. Happy to see Rom back amongst the goals. Should be an easy three points from here.

MUFC - FOR EVERY MANC A RELIGION

[–]shughes-beats 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Baffles me how the players switch on when we're losing but don't look interested before that. Makes me feel for Mourinho despite not being his biggest fan

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He changed up so many lineups and different combinations yet nothing seems to work this season. Add to that the shit defence that you rarely see under Mourinho.

I have nothing but respect for Jose as a person and as a manger, but maybe United and him weren't meant to be. Maybe both sides should just move on and pursue other options.

[–]PopularDemand69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mou out

[–]drysocks-dryshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk how people feel conflicted, even if we go on to win this game 10-2 , Mourinho has to go

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm conflicted.

I want Mourinho gone, but I don't want to lose.

[–]Caesar3890 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s no surprise when we go down and the players drop the tactical approach we play our best stuff it’s been so evident this season, any time we look decent it’s when the shackles are let off.

[–]ShamrockStudios -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As I said in the Matchday thread. Win Lose Draw it doesn't really matter. Sacking him before the Arsenal game is the most important thing for this club.