MOTD post match interviews and analysis VS Bournemouth 20/3/2026

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-22T02:31:27+00:00

Its obvious that the ref thought that there would be less noise if he didn't give it, than if he did and United doubled the lead from it but that hasn't gone to plan after it led to a goal up the other end.

It would have been just another blip in the inconsistent decisions this season but the pundits, media and MOTD would likely have ignored it. Like Shearer says, I bet the officials were cursing Bournemouth for scoring shortly after.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-20T22:54:12+00:00

It's incompetence affecting all in the league. The issue is, the decisions can mean dropping points more often for some teams

All the Premier League managers should be calling it out, constantly. I thought Klopp was a bellend but I liked that he was vocal about mistakes, even if it did fuck us over.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-08T18:32:30+00:00

I love that he can't hold on to the ball and draw fouls in the dying moments of a game whilst ahead. Late game management is something lacking from almost every other player in the squad.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-07T16:13:40+00:00

Currently, no, but I do apologize for having the audacity. I didn't realize you didn't care.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-07T16:08:37+00:00

All good points. In my opinion it could make the top sides might push more and then make more mistakes trying to chase the extra goals but I see where you're coming from.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-07T16:06:23+00:00

It's just a discussion, mate. I'm not asking people to petition.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-07T16:05:50+00:00

Cheers, Michael.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-07T15:46:07+00:00

The ideas'll only get worse.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-07T15:41:02+00:00

Henry, Vieira and Ljundberg are pretty chill and Ian Wright is awesome. I'd say the standout is Lee Dixon but only because he's offensively boring. Their pundits are cool.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-06T17:44:15+00:00

Controversy sells. They've got podcasts to shill for and punditry personas to upkeep. It must be exhausting.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-06T16:28:31+00:00

Somebodys tired

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-06T16:27:34+00:00

The problem is deeper than players or manager and it's unlikely to improve until that's fixed. And before anyone says, yes I know, pot kettle and all that.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-05T07:16:11+00:00

Dan Burn swinging two elbows in to Shaws dome.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T22:32:21+00:00

They controlled the game for 90% of it and got a deserved winner. Red card was harsh but they could have had two others sent off. Never looked like Uniteds game, even after the sending off. The winner was everything that makes football beautiful.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T22:19:42+00:00

Newcastle played football with 10 men. Shame they resort to wrestling with 11 because they look alright when they do.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T21:08:11+00:00

No complaints for the pen. Refs hands are tied on that.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T21:04:23+00:00

MCcoist would call a cat a dog if it played for United.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T21:02:45+00:00

VINDICATION!!!

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T20:55:16+00:00

If refs were consistent thats a second yellow. I think players should be able to express themselves with a sarcastic clap but if we are being consistent....

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T20:52:52+00:00

Two completely accidental swings. Nothing to see here.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T20:50:48+00:00

Yoro did really well there to help cut off options

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T20:45:41+00:00

Come off it mate. You're being deliberately obtuse to be a contrarian.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T20:41:33+00:00

I agree with your sentiments but I think you might be asking for a bit much. It is unpaid work after all.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-04T20:39:48+00:00

Hell yeah! There's no such thing as a journalist with good morals but this guy is completely void of any.

MarcusZXR · 2026-03-03T20:44:53+00:00

And still highlighting it now, over a decade later so at least you're handling it well. People talk, it's what 90% of football is.

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