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If the management has analysed the situation and concluded that we won't make a move for Naismith, then I'm inclined to trust them -- they'll have better information that we ever will. It looks like an easy move, but it's still a gamble. He looks finished: 31, not played in a long time through injury, and then not been in contention even when he has been fit. We're too caught up in what he did 5 years ago.

And, of course, we have the living meme himself, Dalcio, to play wherever he wants! DALCIO IS LIFE!

That run from Candeias to set up the Herrera-windass one-two for the goal was superb!

The basic shape in both halves is 4-2-3-1. We've had Cadeias-MOH in the second-half, and Murphy-Atekayi in the first-half playing wide. With Murphy arriving, and Candeias still our best creator -- the league's best creator -- we will maybe see more of the 4-2-3-1 when the league starts back up. With Barjonas, Halliday and Goss coming in, we have a fair few options in the middle too.

Yes, I just heard the Commentator say this was their development team, which deflates my opinion of the win somewhat. However, we've hardly got our strongest side out, with new players settling in and youngsters playing.

Dalcio is not a Left-back, but perhaps Murty was trying him in a wing-back role: I think early on Goss dropped back to make a three-at-the-back, with Dalcio and Tavernier pushed on a little more. Goss can pass, but he's strong under a tackle. It may suit him to play in a team that should have the majority of the possession. He looks like another decent option from what little I've seen. Atekayi (sp?) looks lively too, but we've not got him into the game enough.

I used to. The game is changing and his stubbornness in refusing to change his ways is costing Man Utd points. After a defeat he'll trot out some ridiculous lie to take the blame off the team. He's as obvious as Dalcio is shit. It was a general, thread-wide 'you', not you specifically I was responding to -- seems like every post trashed him! I like him, and I like the way he diverts attention away from players. However, I do dislike the way he seems to pick fights, but I think the media have a lot to do with stoking that particular fire. The current one with Conte is pointless! I also agree his style is on the wain, if not finished. He'll not change now. Man Utd will be consistently top 4 under him, but I don't see them winning leagues. DALCIO IS LIFE!

Can't argue with that!

I hope every player pulls out: we don't want them injured. Save the aggression for Aberdeen.

The full game highlights are on Sky Channel 424 at 08:30. I'm looking forward to seeing the new guys!

Pleasantly surprised with that win, but we can't look too much into it. Pleased to see the new guys and some youngsters get a game.

His tenure is over. I really don't see the need to twist the knife. It embarrassing that our media seem to be rubbing their hands with glee -- whatever your views on the man -- and it's symptomatic of a wider problem that is highlighted elsewhere.

So, I take it you don't like Mourinho?

I posted something similar elsewhere. They seem to be the elite level of what Southampton are doing. Getting anywhere close to that will bring benefits. Hopefully we're patient enough to let it develop. Those Portuguese clubs do have an advantage when it comes to South American players though, no?

He seems taylor-made for Man City. I think there's only one choice when it comes to working for Guardiola or Mourinho, unfortunately...

Manchester United offer £25m for Alexis Sánchez in attempt to hijack City deal https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/11/manchester-united-alexis-sanchez-arsenal

You would've put your mortgage on Pete posting this thread...

That's a shame. I can't argue with your contacts... I really thought -- and still do -- that he had something about him. Maybe a psychological thing?

I think he most definitely has a point to prove. Playing for Rangers is very different to playing for any other side.

It would appear so. It's a shame, as I think he could do a job -- we're not exactly flush with forwards either! Hopefully he works hard and perhaps forces his way into contention. He's still young. I'd like to see Burt get some game time too, if he can push on.

Hopefully we do see more of players like McCrorie; those who have the physicality to deal with the Scottish game, but also have the technique.

That does seem a bit strange. However, the break should allow them to deal with it.

JohnMc agrees with one of my posts?

Oh no! I came up with the same response as Pete... that can't be good.