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Posted September 21, 2021 23:49 · last edited September 21, 2021 23:55

Rusty Dunks
I can't argue the stats, but it's widely acknowledged/perceived that Ole has a serious weakness around tactical use of substitutions. Maybe it's that he constantly doesn't make a sub until very late in the game that is clouding the issue.

Bringing on attacking players isn't the issue - it was the tactical thought behind it that pretty much every pundit I've heard (and you can take a pundit with a grain of salt.....). 

But like I say, it's hard to argue with the numbers. 
That's my issue - there's a perception that that is the case, but its a completely unfounded one. Look at the sheer number of games where we fall behind, then come back. That alone shows he adjusts well during matches through sub & tactics changes. The far larger issue for me with Ole's management is why we are such consistently slow starters & our performances in Europe and the narrative should be directed there, if anywhere.

I don't think there's any point listening to TV & print pundits. They aren't there to say sensible or true things, their job exists to purely create drama, controversy & clicks - a grain of salt isn't near enough. Criticising United/Ole (among many other topics) makes for good engagement numbers so they do it whenever possible - fans shouldn't be naive enough to actually base their opinions on that twaddle.

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Rusty Dunks
I can't argue the stats, but it's widely acknowledged/perceived that Ole has a serious weakness around tactical use of substitutions. Maybe it's that he constantly doesn't make a sub until very late in the game that is clouding the issue.

Bringing on attacking players isn't the issue - it was the tactical thought behind it that pretty much every pundit I've heard (and you can take a pundit with a grain of salt.....). 

But like I say, it's hard to argue with the numbers. 
That's my issue - there's a perception that that is the case, but its a completely unfounded one. Look at the sheer number of games where we fall behind, then come back. That alone shows he adjusts well during matches through sub & tactics changes. The far larger issue for me with Ole's management is why we are such consistently slow starters & our performances in Europe and the narrative should be directed there, if anywhere.

I don't think there's any point listening to TV & print pundits. They aren't there to say sensible or true things, their job exists to purely create drama, controversy & clicks. Criticising United/Ole (among many other topics) makes for good engagement numbers so they do it whenever possible - fans shouldn't be naive enough to actually base their opinions on that twaddle.

Unknown editor edited September 21, 2021 23:54
Rusty Dunks
I can't argue the stats, but it's widely acknowledged/perceived that Ole has a serious weakness around tactical use of substitutions. Maybe it's that he constantly doesn't make a sub until very late in the game that is clouding the issue.

Bringing on attacking players isn't the issue - it was the tactical thought behind it that pretty much every pundit I've heard (and you can take a pundit with a grain of salt.....). 

But like I say, it's hard to argue with the numbers. 
That's my issue - there's a perception that that is the case, but its a completely unfounded one. Look at the sheer number of games where we fall behind, then come back. That alone shows he adjusts well during matches through sub & tactics changes. The far larger issue for me with Ole's management is why we are such consistently slow starters & our performances in Europe.

I don't think there's any point listening to TV pundits. They aren't there to say sensible or true things, their job exists to purely create drama, controversy & clicks. Criticising United/Ole (among many other topics) makes for good engagement numbers so they do it whenever possible - fans shouldn't be naive enough to actually base their opinions on that twaddle.

Unknown editor edited September 21, 2021 23:50
Rusty Dunks
I can't argue the stats, but it's widely acknowledged/perceived that Ole has a serious weakness around tactical use of substitutions. Maybe it's that he constantly doesn't make a sub until very late in the game that is clouding the issue.

Bringing on attacking players isn't the issue - it was the tactical thought behind it that pretty much every pundit I've heard (and you can take a pundit with a grain of salt.....). 

But like I say, it's hard to argue with the numbers. 
That's my issue - there's a perception that that is the case, but its a completely unfounded one.

I don't think there's any point listening to TV pundits. They aren't there to say sensible or true things, their job exists to purely create drama, controversy & clicks. Criticising United/Ole (among many other topics) makes for good engagement numbers so they do it whenever possible - fans shouldn't be naive enough to actually base their opinions on that twaddle.