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Title: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Alty Dave on July 29, 2022, 09:21:36 AM
Final friendly before the season opener next week. I assume we'll see Parky's expected starting 11 on the pitch at some point. For me it's getting the forward line minutes together as most haven't played many pre season minutes together this far. So Hulme up top, Conn Clark in the 10, Ryan and Alex on the wings.

Interesting to see whom Utd field, against Wrexham the other day, many 1st teamers got a run out, although with Utd first team playing Saturday and Sunday doubt, there will be many at out game. Perhaps Ronnie if not in the good books LOL.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: rorysgrandad on July 29, 2022, 09:27:55 AM
Final friendly before the season opener next week. I assume we'll see Parky's expected starting 11 on the pitch at some point. For me it's getting the forward line minutes together as most haven't played many pre season minutes together this far. So Hulme up top, Conn Clark in the 10, Ryan and Alex on the wings.

Interesting to see whom Utd field, against Wrexham the other day, many 1st teamers got a run out, although with Utd first team playing Saturday and Sunday doubt, there will be many at out game.
Perhaps Ronnie if not in the good books LOL.
Spread that rumour and we’ll have a bumper gate even if they’re only made up of the world’s press! 🥳
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 29, 2022, 11:23:59 AM
Yes. It'll be great to see the starting eleven that Parky considers to be our best team. (if we do, that is).
We have 19 or 20 for our first team squad plus the half dozen academy graduates.
Do we think they will go out on loan or play for the reserves?
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 29, 2022, 11:26:19 AM
PS. Has anyone any idea when the team photo will be up on one of the sites?
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Macsporran on July 29, 2022, 05:43:40 PM
PS. Has anyone any idea when the team photo will be up on one of the sites?

It’s on Facebook
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 29, 2022, 07:08:39 PM
Thanks mate!
Sadly I don't do bookface.🙄
 I suppose it'll come on the official or JL site soon. 🤞
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: distancetraveller on July 29, 2022, 07:48:16 PM
I think most of the Man U team will consist of younger players, but whichever team they send they will certainly be a good test for Alty.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: JD on July 30, 2022, 03:18:19 PM
Utd have some very highly rated youngsters such as Mainoo, Wellens and N Ireland international Galbraith
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: finnquark1 on July 30, 2022, 03:37:26 PM
Would be good to have some update on injuries more generally. Barrows has gone AWOL and no Lundstram in the squad.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: JD on July 30, 2022, 05:06:33 PM
Would be good to have some update on injuries more generally. Barrows has gone AWOL and no Lundstram in the squad.

Listen to Parkie's interview on the main website
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: CRT Butty on July 30, 2022, 05:41:10 PM
Full time score anybody?

I am about to give up trying Radio Alty / Robins - it keeps dropping on my tablet. No text scores either!

Ta
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: PukkaPieman on July 30, 2022, 05:42:15 PM
Alty 2 Man U 1 Dinanga x 2
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 30, 2022, 06:37:02 PM
Have we signed Tom Pugh yet? Or is he still a trialist?
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on July 30, 2022, 07:22:40 PM
Have we signed Tom Pugh yet? Or is he still a trialist?

Trialist. A poor man's Isaac Marriott IMHO.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Timperley The Best on July 30, 2022, 07:37:11 PM
Have we signed Tom Pugh yet? Or is he still a trialist?

Trialist. A poor man's Isaac Marriott IMHO.

Probably need him for now  or another central midfielder
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: distancetraveller on July 30, 2022, 08:30:20 PM
A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at Alty today.

The lads seemed a lot fitter having the bonus of training every day.
Back four were very good.

Young Ollie Byrne is looking like a great keeper

Midfield was good.

And up top we scored 2 goals well done Marcus keep it up fella.

When the subs came on they all put in a good shift.

A very pleasing outcome and I’m looking forward to the season starting next Saturday.

Onwards and Upwards

Cmon Alty.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Steve from Sale on July 30, 2022, 09:48:11 PM
How did Alex Samizadeh get on, assume he played half the 2nd half? Had a neighbours party today and could not go.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on July 30, 2022, 10:13:33 PM
How did Alex Samizadeh get on, assume he played half the 2nd half? Had a neighbours party today and could not go.

He put in a decent enough performance, but the standout trialist was the Albanian guy on the right wing, Egli Kaja. Has been with AFC Wimbledon, and had loan spells at Northampton and Livingston. Laid on both goals, but my reservation is that his stats show that he's not a goal scorer.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: distancetraveller on July 30, 2022, 10:24:28 PM
How did Alex Samizadeh get on, assume he played half the 2nd half? Had a neighbours party today and could not go.

He put in a decent enough performance, but the standout trialist was the Albanian guy on the right wing, Egli Kaja. Has been with AFC Wimbledon, and had loan spells at Northampton and Livingston. Laid on both goals, but my reservation is that his stats show that he's not a goal scorer.

He was very good when he came on. Hope we keep him. He may not score many but he will sure set plenty up for others to knock them in
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: robininstockport on July 31, 2022, 04:48:00 AM
Lots of positives. All the subs looked decent. The 12 (Hussain?) and Samizadeh really caught the eye and made the difference.

Pugh is a massive no for me
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: distancetraveller on July 31, 2022, 08:23:57 AM
Would be good to have some update on injuries more generally. Barrows has gone AWOL and no Lundstram in the squad.

I was told that Barrows will miss the first couple of games with a little knock
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: John Edwards on July 31, 2022, 10:49:45 AM
There is a match report on the club's website now.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: distancetraveller on July 31, 2022, 10:59:55 AM
When you consider the players missing yesterday through injury etc. I really think that Phil & Sorvs have put together a really good squad of players for the coming campaign, and with the added bonus of being able to work with them on a full time basis is really encouraging.

Onwards & Upwards
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on July 31, 2022, 11:13:03 AM
Had a neighbours party today and could not go.

I wasn't really a fan, myself. Did it have a happy ending?
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 31, 2022, 11:22:11 AM
When you consider the players missing yesterday through injury etc. I really think that Phil & Sorvs have put together a really good squad of players for the coming campaign, and with the added bonus of being able to work with them on a full time basis is really encouraging.

Onwards & Upwards

Wholeheartedly agree.
However we do seem to have a larger squad than was envisaged don't we?
Will be interested to see what the final signed up squad looks like and I assume this will be announced sometime in the coming week leading up to the Maidstone game.

PS. It's a very difficult job for Parky and Sorvs as a number of players as yet not signed up look pretty useful.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: distancetraveller on July 31, 2022, 11:47:53 AM
Egli Kaja would certainly be on my keep list
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Timperley The Best on July 31, 2022, 11:51:10 AM
Egli Kaja would certainly be on my keep list

Didnt see him but sounds like he impressed.Tough call for pp on one  appearance as a sub.Hope Lundstram is fit for next week
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: MarpleAlty on July 31, 2022, 12:38:08 PM
Surely we have the power to offer 3-6 month contracts in situations like this, like we did with Kyle Ferguson.

Sounds like Kaja made a real impression. If we're 50/50 about any others (like Pugh / Gribbin) then they surely have to be a 'no' at this stage.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 31, 2022, 01:13:59 PM
Surely we have the power to offer 3-6 month contracts in situations like this, like we did with Kyle Ferguson.

Sounds like Kaja made a real impression. If we're 50/50 about any others (like Pugh / Gribbin) then they surely have to be a 'no' at this stage.

I think it's easier to offer a short contract until the end of the season as with Ferguson but I take your point and if it was possible I'd be tempted.
Agree with your second point. We've signed up plenty for those areas already too.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on July 31, 2022, 01:45:27 PM

Pugh is a massive no for me



Having watched Pugh in the last two home pre-season friendlies, he does look rather like an accident waiting to happen to me.

A poor challenge and a yellow card in each game.

Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 31, 2022, 02:00:06 PM
Yes, I agree.
Kosylo was much like that at first though and I'm concerned Parky might believe he can coach it out of him.
Best not to go there in my view. We're going to be occupied sufficiently with the start of the professional era at Alty.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Timperley The Best on July 31, 2022, 02:08:19 PM
The big concern is we might only have one central midfielder ie Osborne fit for next Saturday
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 31, 2022, 02:11:33 PM
The big concern is we might only have one central midfielder ie Osborne fit for next Saturday
What about Lundstram? I just thought he was being rested. Don't tell me he's injured too! Missed that one.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Timperley The Best on July 31, 2022, 02:12:46 PM
The big concern is we might only have one central midfielder ie Osborne fit for next Saturday
What about Lundstram? I just thought he was being rested. Don't tell me he's injured too! Missed that one.

Not sure but I dont think he played at Stoke
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on July 31, 2022, 02:21:01 PM
I thought it might have been because josh is a known quantity and trialists needed to be accommodated?
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Timperley The Best on July 31, 2022, 02:24:29 PM
I thought it might have been because josh is a known quantity and trialists needed to be accommodated?

Not sure maybe he has just been rested
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: MarpleAlty on August 01, 2022, 08:21:27 AM
If we need another central midfielder, the one name that stood out to me amongst released players was Luke Murphy at Crewe, who doesn't seem to have found another club yet and would replace a lot of the experience we lost when Jake departed.

Hopefully if we do have Josh available - and Ben Pringle in cover - we might be OK.

Connor Kirby was available! Sod's law really.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: Saughall Robin on August 01, 2022, 09:56:57 AM
I think Connor Kirby is at Buxton?
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: rorysgrandad on August 01, 2022, 10:49:19 AM
I think Connor Kirby is at Buxton?
I assume he must want part time only.
Title: Re: Manchester United XI match thread
Post by: MarpleAlty on August 01, 2022, 11:44:45 AM
I think Connor Kirby is at Buxton?
I assume he must want part time only.

Given he was spotted around the club, I assume we took a look at him but passed on him once we felt we'd reached full quota in his position.