Manchester United, that didn't last long. Seven up

[TightEnd]

FWIW I would have hooked RVP off straight after it, get Rooney running around like a maniac deeper, even making a 4-5-0, anything to stop Alonso and then Modric getting on the ball.

It was 1-1 on agg so if they had done this they had roughly 65 minutes (to full time and extra time) to hold without an outlet ball playing no one up?

You might be right, but I reckon SAF realised that most likely he would have to score again

[mondatoo]

FWIW I would have hooked RVP off straight after it, get Rooney running around like a maniac deeper, even making a 4-5-0, anything to stop Alonso and then Modric getting on the ball.

It was 1-1 on agg so if they had done this they had roughly 65 minutes (to full time and extra time) to hold without an outlet ball playing no one up?

You might be right, but I reckon SAF realised that most likely he would have to score again

It was 2-1 ?

[aaron1867]

The sending off happened when it was 1-0.

SAF knew he was in deep trouble if Madrid did get back in the game so quickly, which they did. No way he could play with out attacking intent.

They looked so comfortable at 1-0 too.

[TightEnd]

Roy Keane

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9912777/Roy-Keanes-compelling-critique-of-Nanis-red-card-shows-he-has-finally-come-of-age-as-a-pundit.html#disqus_thread

[david3103]

Apparently, the fact that SAF preferred vanPersie to Rooney up front on Wednesday, and Nani on the left wing is a sign that he's for sale this summer.
Nothing to do with vanPersie being the better option and Nani being way faster and sharper as a winger

There may be truth in the stories though. Rooney isn't the first name on the teamsheet these days and isn't producing with the consistency he used to. Not training well either apparently, plus SAF does have history for moving players on whem he deems it appropriate.

Think he'd go back to Everton and we could get Leighton Baines? 

[Dry em]

Roy Keane

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9912777/Roy-Keanes-compelling-critique-of-Nanis-red-card-shows-he-has-finally-come-of-age-as-a-pundit.html#disqus_thread

I actually found that part of the broadcast quite uncomfortable viewing. Came over as a bully who wouldn't let anyone else have their say.

[GreekStein]

Roy Keane

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9912777/Roy-Keanes-compelling-critique-of-Nanis-red-card-shows-he-has-finally-come-of-age-as-a-pundit.html#disqus_thread

I actually found that part of the broadcast quite uncomfortable viewing. Came over as a bully who wouldn't let anyone else have their say.

there are several people like that

[jackinbeat]

We lost a coin flip basically, apologies i'm so late into this one, but Africa moves slowly..

Can't really say much more, the ref made a snap judgement, and on review it was the wrong one, it did ruin the game as a fair contest, and SAF is right to be angry, he's the manager ffs. Keano actually made some good points, and whovever said he acted like a bully is wrong, he's having to argue against 3 or 4 other people.

No complaints about the performance of United, everyone gave their all and we were all robbed of a fair result, well robbed is a bit unfair on the ref, who had to make a decision on the spot.

Let's see how much mettle we have today, Chelsea could be in for a major backlash, that's if they don't park the bus and actually try and play some entertaining football.

[david3103]

Sadly the dream scenario of securing the title at home vs City on April 8th can't happen now.

[dwayne110]

Hi guys

What's everyone's thoughts on the way Paul Pogba left? Could/should we have done more to keep him pre-emptively by playing him more? 5 goals in 21 league games for Juventus so far this season, getting games in what is clearly a strong Juventus midfield. Given our central midfield has been one of our weaker areas for the last couple of years it's so frustrating to watch a just turned 20 year old midfielder with as much potential for anyone in his age group going to a major European rival on a free.

[jackinbeat]

Hi guys

What's everyone's thoughts on the way Paul Pogba left? Could/should we have done more to keep him pre-emptively by playing him more? 5 goals in 21 league games for Juventus so far this season, getting games in what is clearly a strong Juventus midfield. Given our central midfield has been one of our weaker areas for the last couple of years it's so frustrating to watch a just turned 20 year old midfielder with as much potential for anyone in his age group going to a major European rival on a free.

Never really rated him, but at his age he could still turn in to the kind of player we are crying out for, trust SAF knew what he was doing though, time will tell.

[paulhouk03]

Hi guys

What's everyone's thoughts on the way Paul Pogba left? Could/should we have done more to keep him pre-emptively by playing him more? 5 goals in 21 league games for Juventus so far this season, getting games in what is clearly a strong Juventus midfield. Given our central midfield has been one of our weaker areas for the last couple of years it's so frustrating to watch a just turned 20 year old midfielder with as much potential for anyone in his age group going to a major European rival on a free.

Never really rated him, but at his age he could still turn in to the kind of player we are crying out for, trust SAF knew what he was doing though, time will tell.

Had itchy feet and wanted to play regular. Saf didn't think he was ready yet time will tell

[77dave]

really hope woy never selects rio again

[david3103]

really hope woy never selects rio again

Why?

[horseplayer]

Hi guys

What's everyone's thoughts on the way Paul Pogba left? Could/should we have done more to keep him pre-emptively by playing him more? 5 goals in 21 league games for Juventus so far this season, getting games in what is clearly a strong Juventus midfield. Given our central midfield has been one of our weaker areas for the last couple of years it's so frustrating to watch a just turned 20 year old midfielder with as much potential for anyone in his age group going to a major European rival on a free.

i still found it a bit bizarre how easily he was allowed to leave considering the lengths (ahem) you went to sign him in the first place

no signs of any attitude issues so far at juve and he has done well to break into that midfield