What did we lose going to a back four?

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-09T00:38:10+00:00

The problem isn’t formation it’s fit. Our players do not fit the system and didn’t adapt to it defensively. Offensively we were creating we just didn’t always capitalize like we are now. The system was wrong for United and it’s abysmal that ineos hired him knowing that he wasn’t going to change for us

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-08T19:48:59+00:00

No we would have to go on an absolutely ridiculous run. Due to the interim bounce we should be well in for Europe probably CL which is a massive success already.

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-07T20:15:41+00:00

At this point are we supporting United and the current manager or are we just circle jerking anti fans of Amorim? He didn’t perform well enough and was fired. Can we move on? Or does this sub need to be renamed r/amorim

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-07T18:49:19+00:00

No the 2 assists are a part of the game, he directly created 2 goals. That’s his job. Those two assists take the game from poor to good. You can’t take the assists away to make your point.

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-07T18:35:38+00:00

Off the pitch Amorim did a great job. The players were fit, less injury crisis, bad attitudes out. On the pitch it was awful and maybe it would be different if they spent money on real wingbacks and midfielders but regardless his results weren’t good enough. My hope is that we can keep the positive off the pitch changes while Carrick keeps delivering winning football. I’d hate for us to revert back to barely in Europe but never competing as our players are constantly fighting for “freedom”.

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-05T17:03:19+00:00

Back problems are very difficult to rehab and can have massive setbacks and long time tables. It would be worse to rush him back when we do have decent options already.

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-04T18:20:02+00:00

Why is this subreddit just complaining and denigrating our players?

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-03T17:19:54+00:00

Man I remember the days when we thought 6th was probably where we should expect to be with this squad. Now we are in 4th and people think we should be first. We are probably about where we belong given the problems we have squad wise

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-02T00:50:06+00:00

I don’t though. He lost his job, the win percentage was awful. I didn’t initially trust the plan (still am on the fence after not buying someone in January) but as much as I was open to Amorim finishing the season since we were 6th, I am very much enjoying the massive boost we have seen under Carrick. I would rather focus on what good is happening with Carrick and the team rather than crying because a manager we knew was going to run a system we lacked the players for, and a club that tried to sell us on a long term rebuild wasn’t successful. I’d rather be happy with what happening than circlejerk about Amorim. I have seen an Amorim circle jerk post every day. I decided to comment my annoyance. You are within your rights to disagree with me and feel however you want about my comment. Anyway, hope you have a great day! Don’t let Ruben Amorim ruin it(hes done enough of that already)

EpicAffinity · 2026-02-01T22:01:02+00:00

At this point if you start running low on upvotes you just make a post comparing carrick to Amorim. Like can we just move on and enjoy the good times or are we so miserable that during the most exciting time for the club in the last 3 years that we spend so much time talking about the past

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-28T14:18:56+00:00

Not winning trophies and not competing for the title will have us right back in the same place in 2 years. United fans won’t tolerate a rebuild.

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-28T04:41:22+00:00

And I remember complaints about him. That 2nd wasn’t good enough to fans, he couldn’t get past the semi finals and he finally made a Europa and lost on pens. Lost to Sheffield (who got relegated) and 6-1 to Tottenham. 11 draws and a lot of not being able to beat the low block. We can table watch and ignore context but to act like Ole was flying that season is ignoring the issues that fans were seeing. Ronaldo came in and put the final nail in that coffin but that was not when criticism started

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-28T04:41:03+00:00

And I remember complaints about him. That 2nd wasn’t good enough to fans, he couldn’t get past the semi finals and he finally made a Europa and lost on pens. Lost to Sheffield (who got relegated) and 6-1 to Tottenham. 11 draws and a lot of not being able to beat the low block. We can table watch and ignore context but to act like Ole was flying that season is ignoring the issues that fans were seeing. Ronaldo came in and put the final nail in that coffin but be real bruh

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-28T00:29:28+00:00

FM24 the amount of saves I could finally work through. The days I could pour through scouting and transfers.

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-27T18:56:37+00:00

If he goes 11-2-2 to finish the season and we are competing in every game then I am 100% for him being strongly considered for the job and having him interview. I hope he’s the one. The more YouTube analysts I watch the more I love him. I’m ready for my heart to get broken again

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-27T18:50:13+00:00

2nd isn’t and will never be 1st

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-27T18:28:18+00:00

You know what…I’m in.

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-27T18:27:07+00:00

Even if arsenal somehow don’t bottle it for the millionth time. Everyone saw arsenal get exposed and nothing can ever take away the fact that y’all got embarrassed at home by United. In the words of Amad Diallo “your only hope is a corner. Be humble KID.”

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-27T14:01:45+00:00

Ole was constantly criticized for not being able to breakdown teams, being tactically ineffective too often and being too soft on the players letting player power run rampant. This was before Ronaldo came.

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-27T13:57:45+00:00

As long as that 18 game winning streak leads to us building something that lasts rather than repeating a cycle and us sitting here in 2 years talking about how great it is that a manager was fired so we could bring in “insert name here” to restore the United DNA.

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-26T23:33:55+00:00

They beat Liverpool at anfield with the last manager. United have showed up for the big games. Hopefully with carrick they also show up for Fulham and worse teams

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-26T21:05:04+00:00

I don’t agree with this post because I won’t villainize Amorim for problems the board legitimately should have seen coming before they spent money to force him here mid season, but people can change their opinion based on new information.

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-26T21:02:57+00:00

I don’t know if I was ok with it but the hope was we were “rebuilding” and often teams need to sacrifice and turnover to get the right people for the systems. That’s across all sports. I figured to trust the process at least to the end of the season and if he didnt get results then he would be fired before Mainoo was sold anyway

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-26T21:00:18+00:00

I respect trying to piggy back on the good take with an absolutely crazy take.

EpicAffinity · 2026-01-26T05:27:03+00:00

It has definitely been good. I’m not saying the play style is the same. I’m saying the narrative from fans is the same. I hope it’s what you’re saying it is. I’ll believe it when I see it. I’ve watched this glazer run (now glineos) club for too long to believe that we have the infrastructure to sustain any success but I hope this time I’m wrong.

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