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He was checking on Mainoo the whole run up to the box. It was shocking that City defenders were lackadaisical in their marking. Maybe they were too wary of the threat of Garnacho they forgot about Mainoo.
I dont understand why he continues, he is 78 ffs he was born the same year the 2nd world war was ended. He has made a lot of money, he doesnt need any more money. Just enjoy life man ....
He lost his voice a couple of years ago, didn't want to give it up. Unfortunately he just clearly doesn't have it in him to be energetic any more so should be retired. A lot of these commentators genuinely love doing it week in week out, it's not just a job.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68816738
He’s 78… he might be enjoying it but doesn’t have the same energy he did in his younger days.
It’s not his fault he keeps getting commentating gigs. Why would he retire if he’s getting paid well and enjoys what he does, despite what you think?
I doubt it’s about the money - I imagine he’s made buckets over the years? If we’re speculating I’d guess it’s more about holding onto what gives his life meaning.
Try hearing him solo commentate the 2022 WC final us Aussies had the greatest pleasure of hearing him sound unexcited for one of the most exciting international games of all time lmao
Us Australian's had the greatest pleasure to have Martin Tyler not just commentate the world cup for us BUT SOLO COMMENTATE it was the most miserable dreadful thing you could imagine for the most exciting sporting event, luckily half of the games we had another commentating duo who were pretty good but unluckily Martin got the final and hearing his dead pan solo commentating for arguably the greatest WC final was an experience.
As grim as this season was, we will have a team to build around Bruno, Garnacho, Mainoo, Dalot, Martinez and Hojlund from now on.
Solid list of players to be proud of.
Mainoo especially, I hope kicks on like Garnacho has. Those two have been a highlight of a grim season. Dalot has improved which is nice to see - I can’t say many United players have improved at the club in recent years
Wouldnt be too sure, that ratcliff handshake with ten hag couldnt be more cold if you try meanwhile ratcliff was almost making out with guardiola post game.
And its a huge reason why Ten Hag should be excused for not going all defensive throughout the season to save his league campaign..
Despite the shit backlines, he continued to play the system which plays to the strength of these players instead of a system that tries to simply protect the backline..
I strongly believe despite the awful results, our buildup play and passing from the back has improved a lot and it will be very noticeable once we fill up the remaining positions
Bruno is probably one of the best attacking mids . I wonder if he leaves if he doesn’t see improvement in the team . He can almost walk on to any team .
Don't know about Garnacho, I don't see much in him aside from decent dribbling. For the little I've seen, Hojlund, for example, looks like a much better player and with more potential. Mainoo of course looks way ahead of both in terms of current quality and potential
Nah Garnacho is great, he is only 19. Got lots of pace, full of flair, fearless, good work ethic and stamina. Gets you goals and is direct, he is not the finished article but he's shown a lot this season, he's basically the archetypal United wide player tbh
I agree with those characteristics of him, I just don't think that is what makes a great player, even with him being only 19. Of course that he can develop other areas of his game that can take him to another level, I just don't see that in him when he plays, that's all. It was just an opinion, I think he can still be a good player, just not an out of this world winger that is among the best in the world.
If you compare him to other players around his age that were on the pitch, like Mainoo or Doku, the gap between them is huge
He didn't have an amazing game yesterday and the second half of the season he hasn't been quite as good, but he's played a lot this season - probably too much.
I rate him very highly for a 19 year old, he's getting into the team on ability rather than just potential
Any reason you don't include McSauce on this list?
Every year United spend 80m trying to replace him and every year their season is a disaster until he's restored to the first 11
He was one of the squad leaders in minutes this season tbf. Was injured yesterday.
Ten Hag has a laundry list of mistakes to his name this season, but he figured out fairly early on how to best utilise him.
Ah look hes being hated for being a whiney bitch, which he is, but ultimately every single team is filled with divers and whingers. (Kovacic ran 50m to cry to the ref 2 mins in the game because haaland lost a header vs Martinez for example) But what you cannot fault the man on is committment and sheer fucking talent. If Bruno plays in a super set up like Real or Man City the man is fighting for the Treble and Balon D'or.
Instead he's at the most dysfunctional team in the world and elevating them to a level they have no right to be at, and I wouldnt have it any other way.
He was the same here , playing in a horrible team but pulling miracles playing a ton of minutes running his ass off every game ,there isnt a club in the world that wouldnt like to have Bruno
Exactly, the fact of the matter is that Bruno is both (1) a whiney bitch. and (2) a fantastic football player. People just love to ignore the second part.
Respectfully, piss off.
What kind of "real Utd fan" tries to start a fight about this nonsense the day after we beat City to win the FA Cup? Have a word with yourself.
I mean, I'm born and raised in Manchester and a season ticket holder but I guess it's a very normal every day occurrence and one I should be accustomed to expect.
99% of being good looking is getting in shape. Most ‘attractive’ celebrities don’t have conventionally pretty faces. But they’re in shape and dress well (and your subconscious also knows they’re wealthy and popular so adds a few points for that too).
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I still don't know how he made that pass to Mainoo, the awareness was incredible
Before the ball was passed to him, he had seen mainoo behind him
It’s still impressive awareness
Thrice.
He was checking on Mainoo the whole run up to the box. It was shocking that City defenders were lackadaisical in their marking. Maybe they were too wary of the threat of Garnacho they forgot about Mainoo.
That's the hollywood pass he likes to do.
This needs raising with Football Cliches, not having that as a hollywood pass
"Manchester United with Bruno Fernandez, miskicked it... MAINOOOO!" Awkward to say the least!
Effective scanning off ball.
Miskick innit
It’s really time for Martin Tyler to retire.
I dont understand why he continues, he is 78 ffs he was born the same year the 2nd world war was ended. He has made a lot of money, he doesnt need any more money. Just enjoy life man ....
That’s his way of enjoying his life maybe?
Doesn't sound like it, that's the point.
He lost his voice a couple of years ago, didn't want to give it up. Unfortunately he just clearly doesn't have it in him to be energetic any more so should be retired. A lot of these commentators genuinely love doing it week in week out, it's not just a job. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68816738
He’s 78… he might be enjoying it but doesn’t have the same energy he did in his younger days. It’s not his fault he keeps getting commentating gigs. Why would he retire if he’s getting paid well and enjoys what he does, despite what you think?
I doubt it’s about the money - I imagine he’s made buckets over the years? If we’re speculating I’d guess it’s more about holding onto what gives his life meaning.
For a lot of people retiring means admitting you're old and passed your prime, some people just can't or haven't come to terms with it yet.
Did he not already?
Just from Sky Sports, sadly.
Watched it on mute first time around and then I saw this comment and thought it can’t be that bad…but sheesh
He honestly ruins matches for me
Try hearing him solo commentate the 2022 WC final us Aussies had the greatest pleasure of hearing him sound unexcited for one of the most exciting international games of all time lmao
Us Australian's had the greatest pleasure to have Martin Tyler not just commentate the world cup for us BUT SOLO COMMENTATE it was the most miserable dreadful thing you could imagine for the most exciting sporting event, luckily half of the games we had another commentating duo who were pretty good but unluckily Martin got the final and hearing his dead pan solo commentating for arguably the greatest WC final was an experience.
As grim as this season was, we will have a team to build around Bruno, Garnacho, Mainoo, Dalot, Martinez and Hojlund from now on. Solid list of players to be proud of.
really impressed with mainoo and garnacho in this grim season
Mainoo especially, I hope kicks on like Garnacho has. Those two have been a highlight of a grim season. Dalot has improved which is nice to see - I can’t say many United players have improved at the club in recent years
yes but has anyone mentioned how grim this season has been
This season? Don’t think so.
Surely diallo has to be included in that even with his limited game time, why did ten hag not use him more cos he genuinly seems quite decent
He’s been injured
Yes. And who put that together? The guy that's getting sacked.
According to a guy that’s Tier 2 for Chelsea.
And Tier 3 for United. He’s not getting sacked.
We can bet. If he gets sacked, you will wear a city flair for a month. How about it?
I’ll wear it for a year. What’s your wager?
You choose.
Well, have you decided?
You know the letters PhD come after your name, right Dr. Cunnilingus? That's why they're called "*post* nominals."
What does that have to do with anything?
Ya know, I'm not so sure you actually have a PhD....
You are not sure I have a PhD in cunnilingus and am not a fan of the Virgin Islands? Wow, incredible.
How tf are you the downvoted one in this thread lmao
Sure
Wouldnt be too sure, that ratcliff handshake with ten hag couldnt be more cold if you try meanwhile ratcliff was almost making out with guardiola post game.
Also the guardian ran it so must be well sourced.. Jamie Jackson at the guardian is well connected in Man U
Yeah let's not forget the 100M fidget spinner
And its a huge reason why Ten Hag should be excused for not going all defensive throughout the season to save his league campaign.. Despite the shit backlines, he continued to play the system which plays to the strength of these players instead of a system that tries to simply protect the backline.. I strongly believe despite the awful results, our buildup play and passing from the back has improved a lot and it will be very noticeable once we fill up the remaining positions
Bruno is probably one of the best attacking mids . I wonder if he leaves if he doesn’t see improvement in the team . He can almost walk on to any team .
Go away Real, you have enough top midfielders
I agree with you, but the top comment every year I swear is "we've got a team with all these players around to win"
Don't know about Garnacho, I don't see much in him aside from decent dribbling. For the little I've seen, Hojlund, for example, looks like a much better player and with more potential. Mainoo of course looks way ahead of both in terms of current quality and potential
Nah Garnacho is great, he is only 19. Got lots of pace, full of flair, fearless, good work ethic and stamina. Gets you goals and is direct, he is not the finished article but he's shown a lot this season, he's basically the archetypal United wide player tbh
I agree with those characteristics of him, I just don't think that is what makes a great player, even with him being only 19. Of course that he can develop other areas of his game that can take him to another level, I just don't see that in him when he plays, that's all. It was just an opinion, I think he can still be a good player, just not an out of this world winger that is among the best in the world. If you compare him to other players around his age that were on the pitch, like Mainoo or Doku, the gap between them is huge
He didn't have an amazing game yesterday and the second half of the season he hasn't been quite as good, but he's played a lot this season - probably too much. I rate him very highly for a 19 year old, he's getting into the team on ability rather than just potential
Garnacho plays his age as in he’s raw and exciting but very talented.. Mainoo plays like he’s 28
Any reason you don't include McSauce on this list? Every year United spend 80m trying to replace him and every year their season is a disaster until he's restored to the first 11
He was one of the squad leaders in minutes this season tbf. Was injured yesterday. Ten Hag has a laundry list of mistakes to his name this season, but he figured out fairly early on how to best utilise him.
Dalot is not a player to build around.
Change your flair
Heart & soul of United
Don‘t forget the brain
And the balls
In his first post match interview he had tears in his eyes The man **cares**
That's basically what he's being hated for, showing emotions in the wrong way.
Ah look hes being hated for being a whiney bitch, which he is, but ultimately every single team is filled with divers and whingers. (Kovacic ran 50m to cry to the ref 2 mins in the game because haaland lost a header vs Martinez for example) But what you cannot fault the man on is committment and sheer fucking talent. If Bruno plays in a super set up like Real or Man City the man is fighting for the Treble and Balon D'or. Instead he's at the most dysfunctional team in the world and elevating them to a level they have no right to be at, and I wouldnt have it any other way.
He was the same here , playing in a horrible team but pulling miracles playing a ton of minutes running his ass off every game ,there isnt a club in the world that wouldnt like to have Bruno
Well put
Exactly, the fact of the matter is that Bruno is both (1) a whiney bitch. and (2) a fantastic football player. People just love to ignore the second part.
There's so many Fantastic football players why do i have to like one thats also a whiney bitch lol
Who said you have to like him lmao? No one gives a fuck if you like him or not, I’m talking about people who refuse to acknowledge how good he is.
Showed more emotion and passion than City's entire XI combined
So happy and so relieved to see Bruno lift a major trophy!!!! He's a world class player and was annoying to see him empty handes
Technically the league cup is considered a major trophy even though we all know that’s bs
Nah it’s a major trophy. It might be the lowest of all the major trophies, but it still is one.
It isn't this season but it was one last season
Perfectly said
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That’s the league cup. FA Cup is just called the FA Cup. So yes that’s what I said . Thank you for reiterating?
A world class player and a great United captain, fully deserved.
Yep, he's genuinely world class
He deserves it Really really happy for him
I love the man. He absolutely deserves it. Just hope he eventually wins the league some day
don't worry, we're winning the tinpot treble next season
I'll take it. Treble is a treble.
City fans have tried to argue that the super cup, CWC and league is a proper treble
It is *a* treble, but not the big one.
Community shield, Europa and League Cup?
Aah the Jose special
Bruno bruno bruno!!!
Came from Sporting like that other fellow whose name I can't remember
Nani
No real Utd fan disrespects Ronaldo even after his 2 exits. I bet you’ve never been in the stadium with the fans singing Viva Ronaldo all game long.
Respectfully, piss off. What kind of "real Utd fan" tries to start a fight about this nonsense the day after we beat City to win the FA Cup? Have a word with yourself.
Wild that Prince William is handing Bruno the trophy
he's the ceremonial head of the FA, so he has to do it every year
Logically, yes fine, but the royal family handing a trophy to a United player just sounds so strange
First FA cup for you?
I mean, I'm born and raised in Manchester and a season ticket holder but I guess it's a very normal every day occurrence and one I should be accustomed to expect.
I mean, literally yes, yes it is? It happens every year?
Guardiola being obliged to shake hands with a primary school kid on the podium after that display absolutely sent me.
Imagine the kid gets closer after the hand-shake and whispers "Manchester is Red"
Is he a fan of any club?
Pretty sure it's Villa
Then him giving Bruno the trophy isn't really THAT wild I'd say
His spawn looks like a psychopath
Woah!! So unnecessary.
inject it
Next station is Euro 2024
The deadpan bounce along with everyone else from ETH was funny
Honestly i love this guy..
William should really get a hair transplant. Nice face let down by the 60 year old grandpa hairline
Nah, just shave it.
Shave it, grow a beard, hit the gym.
Is this like a bald mantra or something? I see every day.
Don’t even need the beard. Secret to that hair is go bald and get in shape. Bruce Willis, Jason statham. Mr clean. That’s the secret.
You forgot step 1: be good looking
99% of being good looking is getting in shape. Most ‘attractive’ celebrities don’t have conventionally pretty faces. But they’re in shape and dress well (and your subconscious also knows they’re wealthy and popular so adds a few points for that too).
Dude would rock the EtH look
Don't forget to take uefa a license in order to become one of the legendary bald fraud in the league.
Goat
Trophy is a trophy nevertheless. Congrats to United fans.
This poor man is doomed to always win cups but not league titles. Happy for him, though!
Doomed to only win cups, there is worse things tbh
You have a point. I feel like a player of his calibre should have won more by now, though.
Could be worse - could be Harry Kane
Congratulations happy for them
Funny to see Altay, forgot he was their summer signing
Why does the announcer sound so somber lol
Good on em. At least SOMEBODY finally beat City.
Proud!!! He deserves it, and more! What a player.
so sad maguire wasn't there to celebrate, has been solid in united's lackluster season
He was at the corner with Shaw.
Why does mctominay look like he is 12?!
A real underdog story this United Team.
Still a bit sore?
Lifts the FA cup trophy in the soccer match final.