It was the first place I ever had Wagyu beef, and I would maintain that was the best steak I’ve eaten in my life.
(And thank God, I wasn’t paying!)
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Official Matchday Thread: Manchester United v Nottingham Forest; K.O. 15:00, Sat 26th August 2023
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(And thank God, I wasn’t paying!)
Yossarian
Viv Anderson
We seem to make them look like world beaters. Think we'll see a combative line up, three CB's, Yates and Kauyate prowling around.
Rubics
Bin VAR!
I’ll say it quietly but the best steak I’ve ever had and it was consistently good over a 20 year period was an Argentinian restaurant in germany!
Baronvon
Jack Burkitt
Based on absolutely nothing, I think we can get something here.
RianBrice
Viv Anderson
While Bruno Fernandez is captain of Manure, we have a chance, eh rat fans?
Here he is, on his day off:
Here he is, on his day off:
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
I agree that we can't afford passengers, but we are 2 games into the new season, and last season over the last few games danilo's form was top drawer.
I would allow him a couple more games to get back into the swing of being in England, settling into Prem league standards of play, and finding his feet again.
Still, you are generally pretty good with your observations and maybe Saturday would be useful to have him on the bench, to come on when we are comfortably in the lead and playing with flair and confidence.
I think I'll leave it to Steve to decide this time.
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
I can only recommend one of the several steak houses around the Grand Plaz in Mons.
My mouth is watering at the memory1
valspoodle
Steve Chettle
Yes, we used to call it Kobe beef and it was always a choice when in Japan.
nffcjoe
Jack Armstrong
It's definitely a good time for us to play against Man Utd based on their form so far this season. What was noticeable in United's previous 2 games against Wolves and Spurs is that those teams didn't allow players like Rashford or Bruno Fernandes to have much time on the ball and frustrated them by closing down, winning the ball back quickly and then keeping possession for fairly long periods.
I think our problem playing United last season, apart from the fact that we played them whilst they were flying in the league, is that we gave them far too much time and space, sat back and allowed players like Bruno and Rashford to basically do whatever they wanted. If we are going to get a result here then we can't let that happen again, but I don't see the rest of there squad as that much of a threat in this moment.
There's no doubting that we will play on the counter but that doesn't mean we have to allow them to play with freedom, we need to be well drilled and high energy off the ball, Yates must play and when we get the ball we need to be more careful in possession. The reason Wolves did so well against them and should have beaten them was due to their composure in possession, they played United off the park especially in the second half. I can't see us doing that as it's not our style but those counter attacks need to be clinical and devastating, and we certainly have a more ruthless edge to our attack than Wolves do (which isn't exactly that hard). If we continually give the ball away when we get it however then we won't get anything from the game.
I think our problem playing United last season, apart from the fact that we played them whilst they were flying in the league, is that we gave them far too much time and space, sat back and allowed players like Bruno and Rashford to basically do whatever they wanted. If we are going to get a result here then we can't let that happen again, but I don't see the rest of there squad as that much of a threat in this moment.
There's no doubting that we will play on the counter but that doesn't mean we have to allow them to play with freedom, we need to be well drilled and high energy off the ball, Yates must play and when we get the ball we need to be more careful in possession. The reason Wolves did so well against them and should have beaten them was due to their composure in possession, they played United off the park especially in the second half. I can't see us doing that as it's not our style but those counter attacks need to be clinical and devastating, and we certainly have a more ruthless edge to our attack than Wolves do (which isn't exactly that hard). If we continually give the ball away when we get it however then we won't get anything from the game.
Omar Devone Little
Mr Realistic
A lot depends on how our minerals are for this. Last season it was embarrassing x4.
Wolves showed last week that if you go at them they're vulnerable. Wolves should've had at least a point there.
I fully expect us to shit ourselves and give Casemiro the freedom of Manchester though and sit so deep we'll be in with the punters in the Stretford End.
United 3-0 Forest
82%-18% possession.
Wolves showed last week that if you go at them they're vulnerable. Wolves should've had at least a point there.
I fully expect us to shit ourselves and give Casemiro the freedom of Manchester though and sit so deep we'll be in with the punters in the Stretford End.
United 3-0 Forest
82%-18% possession.
Alf-engelos Mindminackers
The Artiste formally known as "Wanksy"
Does the "Mr Realistic" tag you've given yourself include you writing Awoniyi off as not good enough for the Prem dude?
Was that a "realistic" appraisal of his abilities?
Haych
John Robertson
If we set up in a somewhat positive way I think we can get at these, Wolves who are probably worse than us gave them something to think about.
United really need an extra midfielder and someone to put the ball in the back of the net and I doubt they’ll plug those gaps before Saturday.
Push our defensive line up a touch so our rapid front line aren’t having to counter attack from our own penalty area and we can get something.
I’d start with 4 at the back with Elanga starting ahead of BJ and see what happens.
Turner
Aina (if fit)
Boly
Worrall
Aurier
Danilo
Yates
Mangala
MGW
Awoniyi
Elanga
We will concede chances with the 4 at the back but I think that gives us the best chance of grabbing a goal or two, everyone expects us to lose anyway so f*** it.
United really need an extra midfielder and someone to put the ball in the back of the net and I doubt they’ll plug those gaps before Saturday.
Push our defensive line up a touch so our rapid front line aren’t having to counter attack from our own penalty area and we can get something.
I’d start with 4 at the back with Elanga starting ahead of BJ and see what happens.
Turner
Aina (if fit)
Boly
Worrall
Aurier
Danilo
Yates
Mangala
MGW
Awoniyi
Elanga
We will concede chances with the 4 at the back but I think that gives us the best chance of grabbing a goal or two, everyone expects us to lose anyway so f*** it.
There is a fantastic little Argentine steakhouse down the road from me in Zuffenhausen, and the quality is superb, and it’s reasonably priced as well.
Cureboy
Viv Anderson
United have been shit so far so if we don't go into the game with confidence we'll be missing an opportunity. We can't go into this overawed, bend over and take it up the arse like we did so often away from home last season. Get into them!
JohnnyCarey
Viv Anderson
IF Aina and Niakhate are fit, a draw is not impossible. Otherwise I think it probably is.
We would surely need to keep them to one goal to be in with a shout and I would't fancy our chances of doing that if it's Worall and McKenna in there with Boly. But if the defensive platform is solid, we look well capable of getting a goal ourselves -- Taiwo looks as good as any striker in the PL at the moment. And of course Elanga is fated to do them so damage. 1-1 moral victory for the Garibaldi.
We would surely need to keep them to one goal to be in with a shout and I would't fancy our chances of doing that if it's Worall and McKenna in there with Boly. But if the defensive platform is solid, we look well capable of getting a goal ourselves -- Taiwo looks as good as any striker in the PL at the moment. And of course Elanga is fated to do them so damage. 1-1 moral victory for the Garibaldi.
Jimmy
First Team Squad
That's lacist.
Bonfy177
LTLF MORON
We specialize in corned beef in Sunlun
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Having watched Wolves and Spurs games, United are by no means untouchable. However, do we have the belief in ourselves? We should after performing admirably against Arsenal showing how far we have come compared to last season.
If we do shit ourselves like we did last season (with the help of United's VAR) then you're spot on. However, I think we've grown and a point at least should be the target here whilst United look disjointed coupled with a toxic fanbase towards the owners. Hopefully we have OT like Saint Mary's of last season.
1-0 Forest, Awoniyi obviously.
Monkman
Grenville Morris
But again who are you playing ahead of him? Kouyate maybe, but I'd rather have Danilo. Surely not Freuler or O'Brien. And playing Elanga or Johnson ahead of him would leave us too short in midfield.
I don't think he was particularly bad against SU anyway. Just needs a bit of sharpness back.
I want to be optimistic, and it does seem like our players were making strides towards the end of last season of getting rid of our minows away mentality, and our obsession with treating every home player like untouchable footballing Gods, but I’ve got a feeling we’ll kick start United’s season…its what we do!
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
My Mrs's signature dish is corned beef and potato pie.We specialize in corned beef in Sunlun
(Editor's Note: she isn't what you would call a deliverer of haute-cuisine... but she is from Bolton).
Baronvon
Jack Burkitt
Towards the end of last season we started to at least give teams a game away from home. We could have easily got something from Anfield and were robbed against Brentford. A draw at Stamford Bridge, even against a disjointed (yet incredibly expensive) side managed by Frank Lampard, is nothing to be sniffed at.
Picking up a first away win as early as possible will be one of the key objectives this season, just to break the cycle and give belief. Trouble is, whoever/whatever worked out the fixtures conspired to make our first four away games so absurdly difficult it almost feels like a wind up.
Still, in effect they're all a free hit as we're not expected to get anything from them at all. You would hope this would ease the pressure on the players and free them up to give a good account of themselves and potentially produce an upset.
It could happen.
Picking up a first away win as early as possible will be one of the key objectives this season, just to break the cycle and give belief. Trouble is, whoever/whatever worked out the fixtures conspired to make our first four away games so absurdly difficult it almost feels like a wind up.
Still, in effect they're all a free hit as we're not expected to get anything from them at all. You would hope this would ease the pressure on the players and free them up to give a good account of themselves and potentially produce an upset.
It could happen.
Bonfy177
LTLF MORON
My grandmother used to do corned beef and potato pie with half inch of beef mince gravy on top….served with a pail of mushy peas
….now that’s good eating
Malwood
Geoff Thomas
Last season we gave united the freedom of the midfield to play around in by consistently leaving the area vacant. This season United have been doing that. Casimiro has suddenly turned into his dad. 4-4-2 telling Johnson he's a right-midfielder not a winger and it's in the bag. Aurier to kick Garnacho all game long.
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
The meal of champions!My grandmother used to do corned beef and potato pie with half inch of beef mince gravy on top….served with a pail of mushy peas