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Wowsers. Forest heads have gone, Newcastle running riot. 4-1 inside 34 minutes! #newnot #nffc #nufc

I mean that's sloppy from Newcastle, but the technique from Hudson-Odoi...class. #newnot #nffc

Jadon Sancho... I swear the guy doesn't even like football any more. He was ineffective again. And in defeat looked... unbothered 🤷🏻 I dunno. I'm reading into body language and all sorts. Is this the freedom he wanted? The freedom to do bugger all?

"We are staying up, I say we are staying up!"

This was totally reverse psychology 🤣 Get in Ugarte! Always knew you had fight in you! #mufc

You can't coach desire. You can't coach hunger. You can't coach pride. And that, in some ways, is why United are where they are. #mufc

It's mad how important team chemistry and player mentality are to the overall success of a team. Talent + ego in even 1 player can be toxic. Talent + laziness even more so. A cocktail of all of that, and it really doesn't matter how much talent there is in the squad. Shows how crucial scouting is

I can't blame Amorim for this. He laid his cards on the table from day 1, he said how it was gonna be. The timing of his appointment is 100% on Ineos. I'm worried he's had enough. The joy has drained from him. Is he having regrets? I certainly wouldn't blame him #mufc

When the overwhelming fan sentiment is apathy, that's a dangerous position for a club to be in. Clubs need their fans to care. But I think many are just accepting of the way things are now at United. Yes it's a process. But if the players can't be arsed, why should we? 🤷🏻 #mufc #manutd

Leicester just aren't very good. Say what you like about Ruud, but there aren't many who could save with this team. They're not better than Wolves, West Ham, Palace, Man Utd etc. It's a bloody tough league. You need some squad quality, or amazing organisation and spirit. #LCFC have neither.

I'm resisting so hard the urge to engage in politics on here. It pains me reading some people's opinions. But I'm keeping it strictly football for Bluesky. How long for, I've no idea!

It's amazing how fans can be divided, even in times of huge success. There are some Nottingham Forest fans unhappy with Nuno, despite being 3rd. I will never understand this. Surely evolution is better than revolution, no? #nffc #nottinghamforest

Mixed fan reactions to the draw with Ipswich from Aston Villa fans. On the one hand, some saying there were positives; chances created, Rashford, Asensio. On the other hand, a few dissenting voices about defending, tactics. Tough few weeks ahead for Villa. Fans, how are you feeling? 🤔 #avfc

Ruben Amorim's had a tough hand dealt to him. But this is getting so much worse. He's more stubborn than peak Postecoglou. How long does he escape criticism? He'll probably make some fairly early subs again. But surely that's a sign the starting XI is all wrong? #mufc

I think ten men would be more productive than Casemiro being there. He's shocking. The team have to look out for his positioning rather than James Maddison's. We need to just trust the kids now. #mufc

I actually miss 4 at the back and Wan-Bissaka. #mufc

Some damning stats for United this season: • Goals scored ~ 28 (16th in PL) • Goals from inside box ~ 23 (18th in PL) • Cross accuracy ~ 25% • Shooting accuracy ~ 34% • xGDiff ~ (-9.98) (17th in PL) Put simply, we need to start scoring more goals ⚽ #mufc #manutd #TOTMUN

The defence just ball watching for Maddison's goal. No awareness of danger. Pretty embarrassing goal to concede, that 🙄 #mufc #totmun

I mean, it's a young bench! But give me their hunger any day over some of the expensive chances we've had in the past decade. Do us proud lads. Nothing to lose. No pressure. #mufc

Some damning stats for United this season: • Goals scored ~ 28 (16th in PL) • Goals from inside box ~ 23 (18th in PL) • Cross accuracy ~ 25% • Shooting accuracy ~ 34% • xGDiff ~ (-9.98) (17th in PL) Put simply, we need to start scoring more goals ⚽ #mufc #manutd #TOTMUN

Hey guys 👋🏻 Been a while since I posted on here. Especially on match days. It's been a rough season hasn't it? 😩 It's apparently the "banter club derby" today vs Spurs 🙄 The result means little other than pride. But let's see some of that, eh Reds? 🙏🏻 Manifesting a big win for us! #mufc #manutd

No VAR in the FA Cup meant one person made a mistake, rather than a team. Would life be better without it?! #VAR #FACup #stockleypark #podcast #premierleague

On tonight's #podcast, Mike and Dave discuss the best of the weekend's #FACup 4th Round action! • How Plymouth stunned weakened Liverpool • End-to-end in Birmingham-Newcastle • Slabhead's offside winner • Be honest, was it better without VAR? Plus all the best of the rest! Out soon on the YouTube!

Let's hope I've jinxed it 👀🤞🏻 #plymouth

What's your "goosebumps" football moment? 🤔 For Mike, it's the moment a Steve Bruce header meant a win over Sheffield Wednesday in 1993, that practically sealed Manchester United's first title in 26 years. #footballtiktok #footballedit #mufc #manutd

Garnacho is just trying to do everything himself. Sometimes necessary. Sometimes it just looks greedy 🙄 #mufc #manutd #facup

We are a team of square pegs in round holes 😩 Such a mess #mufc #manutd #facup

Are Liverpool just cantering to a Quadruple? 😩