We Go Again! The 2014/15 Premier League Thread

[Liam]

First topic message reminder :

such a shame Strootman got injured before the world cup. Think he'd be at the club otherwise. He should have been here last summer along with thiago but we ballsed it up and ended up with fellaini.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

RVW >>> Riviere

Don't rub it in, Olly.

Honestly John he is just awful. Wilbraham was more effective than both though #wilbrahamovic #bossingleague1atm

[Duty281]

Apparently Terry never apologised to Rio for alleged racist abuse to his brother. Rio really is an attention seeker

And did Anton apologise for the vile abuse he meted out to Terry? No. And did Rio apologise for his racial stereotyping of Ashley Cole? No.

Rio is an utter twonk.

[Hammersmith harrier]

The two are exactly the same Duty you are right, the resident D.O.C.

[kingraf]

That is strange logic... Maybe Reeva's family should send OP a box of chocolates to apologise for all the the stress shooting their daughter has caused him

[NickisBHAFC]

Apparently Terry never apologised to Rio for alleged racist abuse to his brother. Rio really is an attention seeker

And did Anton apologise for the vile abuse he meted out to Terry? No. And did Rio apologise for his racial stereotyping of Ashley Cole? No.

Rio is an utter twonk.

this

[Hammersmith harrier]

Christ we're playing a bag five containing 4 left footers as well as Di Maria and Van Persie, I have no idea who's playing at left back would hope and presume it's Blackett but the team has a far better shape to it. Not really been a fan of the diamond formation but it could get the best out of our attacking players.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

Teams for today: United: De Gea: Blackett, Evans, Rojo: Rafael, Herrera, Mata, Di Maria, Blind: Rooney, Van Persie.

QPR: Green: Caulker, Ferdinand, Hill,: Isla, Fer, Sandro, Kranjcar, Hoilett,: Phillips, Austin.

[Ent]

De gea

Evans Rojo Blackett
Rafael Herrera di Maria blind
Mata
Rooney rvp

Interesting line up.

[Fernando]

De gea

Evans Rojo Blackett
Rafael Herrera di Maria blind
Mata
Rooney rvp

Interesting line up.

I suspect it's more this by what's LVG said

----------De Gea
Rafael --Evans -- Rojo -- Blackett < Could swap Rojo to LB
-------Herrera -- Blind
Mata ------------------Di Maria < Also could swap
-------------Shrek
------------RVP

[Hammersmith harrier]

I believe we may be playing 4-1-2-1-2 in fact Ent

Rafael-Evans-Rojo-Blackett

Blind

Herrera-Di Maria

Mata

Rooney-Van Persie

[kingraf]

Confessing absolute ignorance here, how good a DM is Blind?

[Hammersmith harrier]

Dutch player of the year playing in that position for Ajax, make of that what you will as I can't say I watch much if any Eredivisie football.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Confessing absolute ignorance here, how good a DM is Blind?

He's no better than Carrick, worse probably

[Ent]

Be interesting to see formation.

[Hammersmith harrier]

Confessing absolute ignorance here, how good a DM is Blind?

He's no better than Carrick, worse probably

How much Dutch football do you watch though Olly?

[GSC]

Blinds a tidy player, more decent than particularly good mind.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Confessing absolute ignorance here, how good a DM is Blind?

He's no better than Carrick, worse probably

How much Dutch football do you watch though Olly?

From what I've seen of him like Carrick he's got limited mobility, but his passing isn't as good as Carrick's

Think you'd be better having him at LB (although you might tbf god knows what formation you're playing today!!)

[Hammersmith harrier]

I have no opinion on him as the only games i've seen him play were during the world cup, just interested what people are basing these opinions on, the same goes for Rojo too.

It's not as if they've come from glamorous leagues that get much attention nor have they played in big champions league matches that might have been seen by a few.

[Crimey]

Yeah, Van Gaal said it will be 4-4-2. Rojo at left back you'd have thought. Just whether it's a flat four or a diamond.

[kingraf]

We've got a Saffer lad who plays a starting role for ajax. He's currently benching in the national squad for a guy playing league 1 football. It's quite literally the only comparison I have.
#WhatIsEredivisie

[hampo17]

Blind is a decent player, personally enjoy watching the Dutch league. Good that Sky have started to show it.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I am only going off what I've seen at the world cup/a few CL games with Ajax

My initial thoughts are when everyone's fit he won't be in the starting xi. Let's see what he can do over the coming weeks

[Hammersmith harrier]

Does Falcao ever stop smiling?

[kingraf]

Does Falcao ever stop smiling?

You would to if you were coining £350k... Thats my salary in ten years (assuming I win as much as I do now gambling, and earn big bonuses)

[Ent]

Have to see how this plays out as I can't see a straightforward 442.

[Mat]

Ben foster howler count - 1

I make that four he's made for us in four years, so that's your lot for the season

[kingraf]

I'd be very interested to see the midfield shape of this team when they don't have the ball

[Nakatomi Plaza]

I don't think QPR have strung together two passes in United's half yet.

[Gerry SA]

If LvG is going to play a 4/4/2 diamond from here on out. Then RVP's limited movement means he'll struggle to remain in the starting XI. As much great as RVP has been, he's the odd man out at present.

[kingraf]

di maria would expect himself to put a better ball from there.

[Fernando]

Man Utd 1-0 QPR - Angel Di Maria FK everyone missed it.

[NickisBHAFC]

Fantastic delivery. Deserved a goal.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Nice defending QPR

[Hammersmith harrier]

Brilliant delivery but very fortunate to go straight in, it's a start though now the floodgates could open.

[kingraf]

Fantastic cross. I miss di Maria

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Utd at there most vulnerable at the back, there massive strength is in attack, QPR have come with zero ambition. Makes no sense

[Hammersmith harrier]

Think that sums up the Basque culture from Herrera there, no diving or rolling around for what was a certain free kick.

[kingraf]

I'm telling you, Neuer has started a bad trend. Sweeper keeper errors to dominate leagues worldwide

[Fernando]

Man Utd 2-0 QPR - Ander Herrera

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

QPHA are back! Good run by Di maria

[Ent]

2-0, great goal.

Superb run from di Maria.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Leroy Fer today proving why he is so frustrating. Just strolling around the park not a ounce of effort.

[kingraf]

di maria just walked past these guys... Scary good. We'll be collecting that £4m extra for Ballon D'or in year two.

[Lowlandbrit]

I can see Utd clicking today and obliterating QPR. Could be a cricket score.

Don't suppose you have any lotto numbers?

Oh, and Blind's a better DM than he is a CB, but not quite as good as he is on the left. Probably wouldn't stop you signing a better one, but there's no need to worry if you see him there.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Work rate levels;

Shane Long, High, Medium, Low, Leroy Fer

[Hammersmith harrier]

Our pressing in midfield has been the most pleasing thing, we are at least trying to defend from the front and the energy of Herrera and Di Maria has made a huge difference.

[kingraf]

Work rate levels;

Shane Long, High, Medium, Low, Leroy Fer >>>>>> Mata

fixed that for you

[NickisBHAFC]

Cracking goal that. United look back to themselves.

[Fernando]

Man Utd 3-0 QPHA - Shrek

[NickisBHAFC]

Rooney. #LetTheHatersHate

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