"It didn't feel like the final straw" | Andy Mitten on Man United's defeat at Crystal Palace

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United We Stand editor and journalist Andy Mitten shares his thoughts after Manchester United were thrashed 4-0 at Crystal Palace last night at Selhurst Park.
Michael Olise struck twice alongside goals from Tyrick Mitchell and Jean-Philippe Mateta on Monday night to plunge United's season to new depths and leave them eighth in the Premier League with a goal difference of minus-three.
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[@frankmcdonald99]

That’s what a real journalist looks like, well done Andy

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

...who admits he doesn't watch other teams, only when they play Utd. Hardly a real journalist, more of a Utd supporter. He, like a lot of Ten Hag apologists sounds delusional.

[@R3DH1PP0]

​@AnthonyMonaghan Well done for working out his a Manchester United supporter 😂

[@frankmcdonald99]

@@AnthonyMonaghan he sure is , but a balanced one .

[@joemccorriston]

​@AnthonyMonaghan I mean, this is simply untrue mate. I'm sure Andy Mitten would boast about how he almost watches too much football, including visiting every single football league ground from top to bottom to watch teams play. That's 92 grounds. That's a lot of football that doesn't involve Manchester United.

[@BustaNut063]

Real journalist 😂😂😂

[@karlbabst2484]

Thank you Andy Mitten . So nice to get a break from that typical toxic Manchester United fan attitude of "sack the manager" . A really intelligent guy. It was refreshing to hear your take and it has really given me hope as a Manchester United fan

[@stretfordender11]

The issue I have with keeping him is that his signings last summer were absolutely terrible. Mount and Onana were such bad decisions and if that was him then he should go.

[@user-bf8jl1um8l]

Please don't call fans who say 'sack the manager' toxic. We're on course for our worst ever PL finish of 8th, crashed out the champions league in a straightforward group and the football has been absolutely terrible. Not mentioning the fact he can't organise a football team currently, after spending hundreds of millions. It's not 'toxic' to say the manager should be sacked. It's a reasonable opinion

[@karlbabst2484]

@@user-bf8jl1um8l it is toxic. And this happens to every manager that comes through at United. Are all of them incompetent ? Because last time I checked they were all successful managers before they came to United. Every time all the problems get pinned on one man, the manager. Put yourself in the manager's shoes: you have a bunch of lazy, unmotivated players working for you, earing HUGE salaries. You give them an instruction and they simply don't put in the effort for you. Is it your fault that they are lazy and unambitious ? How would it make you feel if the followers of the organization start blaming you for all the problems ? He needs our support. That is the only way we will get these slackers out of the club.

[@philippollock3237]

Spot on mate. The team deserves criticism and the manager has to take some as well but I could not agree more with everything he says. Nice to listen to a proper journalist and not just some KZbinr giving their opinion for views and likes

[@user-bf8jl1um8l]

@@karlbabst2484 You do realise you that you can seperate the two. You can believe that the United job is one with extremely difficult circumstances and believe the manager isn't up to the job, as i said, the season has been a disaster, can you name me one club in the league that would keep a manager playing a brand of football like this? What makes you think the players are lazy and unmotivated? Bar a couple that we know of that have had discipline issues and just are never fit (sancho, martial, rashford, shaw, varane) I think the majority of the squad work hard for him. Evans Maguire, Dalot, McTominay, Bruno are good professionals. Garnacho has been grafting his bollocks off for him. Hojlund, Antony, Martinez, Onana, Mount, Eriksen, Casemrio and Amrabat are all HIS signings, bar Casemiro he wasn't forced to get any of them. I certainly haven't seen them down tools, they wouldn't have come back against liverpool, chelsea, bournemouth etc just in the last month if they weren't putting in the effort. You can't just make up the fact that people who think the manager should be sacked are only blaming him. If you asked 99% of those who want him sacked (including me) if the players should go also, they would say yes, it's not either/or and it's certainly not toxic to say that a manager leading MANCHESTER UNITED to their worst ever premier league finish and the most amount of defeats for about 50 years should lose his job. Deary me get some standards

[@AleksandarBarjaktarovic]

So when Liverpool had issues with defensive injuries a few years back, played Fabinho and Nat Phillips at CB and had a terrible run of form - it was understandable because Van Dijk, Matip etc were injured. United have had tons of injury issues, had to play Casemiro and Evans who aren't 100% fit, and they aren't performing well. But it's no excuse? I don't even support United but they hypocrisy they have to endure is a madness.

[@vaughanos5350]

Thank you we appreciate that, its what winning does 😢

[@JonWilde2105]

TBH the hypocrisy is grating. It felt like there was a minutes silence observed by the pundits before every game for the Liverpool injuries - even the games Liverpool wasn't playing in. When the Newcastle keeper was unavailable for the League Cup final it was given so much attention I thought there might be a national day of mourning declared in the UK with flags flown at half mast. But when United have almost every first choice defender injured...lets go after the manager.

[@milz97y]

The whole reason these pundits are like that is because we bent over their team for 20 years straight. There is zero point listening to any one of them and their wildly biased, double standard opinions 🤷‍♂️ Not sure why as fans of United we can’t just chill out and let ineos put things right. We are rotten to the foundations, it takes time to sort out. We AREN’T that united anymore but will be again

[@delaniebrown1052]

But Liverpool didn’t have their whole defence and midfield decimated to the point u have to put players in the midfield out of position

[@user-bf8jl1um8l]

They still finished top 4 hahaha

[@hansegiltaanevig7500]

Andy Mitten has my full respect. A balanced analysis without the sensational angle most other journalists and "experts" have 👍

[@morganodonoghue6184]

Someone speaking sense on sky sports is rare

[@bamahilary3313]

The most balanced critique I have listened to in the last six to eight weeks. This manager deserves better than the English media are making him out to be. If Man City or Arsenal lost their five fist-choice centre backs and two left backs, would anyone recognise the names they field? The biggest mistake INEOS can make is listen to the noise of the media faction that is OBSESSED with getting Ten Hag fired. Pep Guardiola, without the injuries we currently have, and after inherinting a title winning side needed three seasons to stamp his mark on Man City. Ten Hag is now expected to be a miracle worker.

[@XYZMETA]

Your a city fan arnt you

[@josephjohn907]

Defense and counter attack is rubbish. Ten hag has nothing to offer.

[@bamahilary3313]

@@XYZMETA You Wish. You. No??? I am an objective fan"atic" of Man Utd.

[@Remnants100]

All opposition fans would be more than happy for ETH to keep his job,

[@leedavis6000]

Totally agree bud.

[@Ancient_Jake]

Andy Mitten knows what he is talking about. Thanks.

[@keyvanpouyamajd4553]

Finally someone who understands football and what it means to be United manager!!

[@Manchester68322]

Think he meant to say, ‘far from the most difficult group’

[@AleksandarBarjaktarovic]

So when Liverpool had issues with defensive injuries a few years back, played Fabinho and Nat Phillips at CB and had a terrible run of form - it was understandable because Van Dijk, Matip etc were injured. United have had tons of injury issues, had to play Casemiro and Evans who aren't 100% fit, and they aren't performing well. But it's no excuse? I don't even support United but they hypocrisy they have to endure is a madness.

[@Ten-Heisenberg99]

@@AleksandarBarjaktarovicIt comes with being the most hated club in the country and the national media which are ready to pounce on us for every. Single. Mistake. Real united fans understand how complex this situation is and we realise it goes deeper than Erik, he has made mistakes but he’s far from alone in that.

[@daviddeepred8446]

Good comment. Bear in mind that Liverpool had just won the league as well. So we’re talking about a really strong, established team that were undone by a few injuries in the same position.

[@effkay3691]

Does he? He admitted he only watches United games. He watches only teams who play united. He knows nothing

[@CruiseHouse]

Finally someone who talks sense! Thank you

[@jaeshbalachandran5766]

This guy talks more sense than most of the random sky pundits who arent ex footballers. You should get him on your shows more often.

[@XYZMETA]

Your an city fan.

[@karlbabst2484]

Truth 👏👏

[@jaeshbalachandran5766]

@@XYZMETA 30 year united fan and 2 years as a season ticket holder.

[@sammyworms]

​@@jaeshbalachandran5766must be loving life nowadays😂😂😂

[@jaeshbalachandran5766]

@@sammyworms lol

[@michaelmelaku9268]

Spot on Andy

[@f3diyoung]

Thank you Andy. If you must criticize, make it constructively. No manager whose 5CB and 2LB coupled with other positions that are unavailable can survive this. Let ETH finish his 3rd season.

[@johntyler4622]

nonsense. Most of the players replacing the injured ones are international players and there is no excuse for the poor performances. Results can be poor but being dominated by all teams is just down to poor coaching.

[@Photosoflife]

@johntyler4622 Are you serious? Casemiro, Evans, and Eriksen are mannequins. They can’t move. You can’t have a spine of the team that has zero pace. The problem last night is United literally spent all game protecting Casemiro and Evans and trying to protect them from getting exposed

[@highnoon7097]

you are beyond clueless if you want this clown for another season

[@johntyler4622]

@@Photosoflife what about the other games. we have lost 13 premier league games, most of which evans and eriksen have not played.

[@Photosoflife]

@@johntyler4622 Very simple. Martínez, Varane, Shaw, and Dalot as the back four have hardly played together this year. United’s best lineup, by far is this: Onana, Shaw, Martínez, Varane, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Bruno, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund. That team would be challenging for Top 4. The problem is that team has barely played together at all all season long. The drop off to Maguire, Lindelof, McTominay, Wan Bissaka, Eriksen, etc is very big.

[@CareyTV]

The first season with ten hag was great. This year has been a disaster but it’s not solely on ten hag. Next season could see a big improvement when the squad is back and stays fit. 30+ defensive partnerships in 48 games is unheard of. Reality is that the injuries are a valid excuse. Give him a year with the new board then decide

[@mikester4896]

Yeah, people seem to say injuries are not a valid excuse but they'd complain when their team lose their 1st and 2nd choice CBs, we've lost our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th choice CBs and only managed to field a half injured Evans next to no-legs Casemiro not to mention no LBs aswell. Not even the best managers in the world could make that work.

[@esolution9574]

81 goals conceded and counting. Most shots conceded by an EPL team. 13 defeats and counting. Two consecutive seasons with a negative goal difference. Bad recruitment.etc etc. . Even the blind can see the writing on the wall. ETH is simply out of his depth

[@paulstones1451]

Newcastle ain't doing that bad and rhey have had more injuries

[@airynod]

@@esolution9574 I guess our players will be the best if they are under Pep, right?

[@mikester4896]

@esolution9574 Because we haven't been able to use our best back 4 lineup all season, and we've used a different back 4 over 30 times, leaving us with two RBs and two slow 30 year olds past their prime as CBs against some of the best attackers in the PL.

[@nous100]

such a level headed pundit

[@mrld1839]

Thank you Andy, vey balanced in your analysis.

[@BACK2PORT]

This guy is the best imo. Dont get the Flex/Goldbridge and others hype. This guy speaks facts and only facts.

[@karlbabst2484]

Indeed !

[@vonpiit]

He's a real journalist tho.

[@ArrigoSacchi87]

Real journalist and also a real fan, isn't there to grab headlines but say what he feels

[@ste4392]

Do quite like Howson and Sam from United Peoples TV. He has Mitten on occasionally

[@BACK2PORT]

@@ste4392 Yeah I don't mind Howson tbf, I don't know the other guy.

[@adebadiru5719]

Andy is the only person who ever makes sense and understands the game and I agree with his comments.

[@DarkleMusic]

Very good Andy. Balanced, measured, fair.

[@downrodeo]

Always enjoy Andy Mittens opinions. Fair and balanced.

[@spencerchapmanbarra7888]

Andy makes absolutely good sense. Wish other so called pundits think as clearly and logically

[@ronanand]

Good on you, Andy. Great points. Ineos will come out brave (and smart) if they stick with ETH one more season.

[@Jazzzzles]

Andy Mitten is a top-notch journalist and exactly the sort of 'non-knee jerk forward-thinking' person that fans like to be associated with - the same knee-jerk Manchester United fans were undoubtedly asking for SAF to be sacked during the early years. EtH has a track record of a high-achieving manager with not many better and those superior are not usually available - last season even without a particularly 'strong poker hand' he delivered - this season Lady Luck has dealt him an even 'worse hand' and yet a successive FA Cup final place has been attained. Get the structure above EtH in place (most agree ultimately this has been the main problem) and if he doesn't fully achieve then that's the time to say "tot ziens" - for me that time to say "thanks for your service and we wish you good luck" ISN'T NOW.

[@bowlingaz]

Liverpool would have won the league long before 30 years if they had been more ruthless.

[@Tdoggg]

When you actually look at the problems Ten hag has faced this season it’s a miracle we can still get European football and are in another cup final. Ten Hag in!

[@esolution9574]

81 goals conceded and counting. Most shots conceded by an EPL team. 13 defeats and counting. Two consecutive seasons with a negative goal difference. Bad recruitment.etc etc. . Even the blind can see the writing on the wall. ETH is simply out of his depth

[@Eggshells4life]

On behalf of all Liverpool fans, TEN HAG IN!

[@devanshdwivedi8893]

On behalf of all other football fans, Ten Hag IN! What a champ

[@Tdoggg]

@@esolution9574 what do you expect when you have a 36 year old free transfer from relegated Leicester at CB next to a 32 year old CDM out of position, one of the most ungifted technical players playing LB with no left foot what so ever trying to play out from the back. Then look at the midfield, another 33 year old free transfer in Eriksen next to an academy product, another academy player on the wing and a 20 year old up top making his way in the game. Injuries have completely ruined any progress from last season, if you know anything you’ll know these issues can’t be ignored.

[@andrewcharlton6080]

@@TdogggThe players should still be trying and working harder than that. Newcastle beat Man Utd in the League Cup with 5 backup full backs in the starting 11. Newcastle worked hard and got a good win though. I felt sorry for Casemiro yesterday, he isn’t a CB and to be honest the defence wasn’t great but that’s not the problem. The problem are the midfielders and the forwards don’t work hard defensively, press, track back and put in tackles. Defending is a team effort now, teams press from the front and Man Utd look old fashioned compared to other teams now. They still seem to want to sit with a back 4 and cdm and expect that to be good enough, it’s not and players like Bruno and Rashford need to work far harder, I think part of that philosophy comes from ETH though which is a problem

[@Jericho642]

I said this a while ago, but i genuinely think we’re lucky he’s not said “f*** this, I’m out”. He’s already proven he’s a top top coach. He’s had some of the worst injuries in PL history IMO, and he’s been let down in the transfer market (doesnt matter what you might say about how much has been spent; he didnt get the players he wanted. Just look at how many loan signings we’ve had ffs). Give him next season, where hes backed properly in the summer, and then let’s see where we are next season. i dont see anyone better being available tbh

[@benjaminngopwaamos6878]

How has he proven he's a top coach? He's been terrible. He lies every week, makes the worst team setups, recurring failed patterns, overplaying players and leading to some of the injuries we've had, not gotten the best out of the players signed for him. So how exactly has he proven he's a top coach?

[@oshanethomas6102]

exactly!... the man wanted harry kane!!

[@subrata838]

a/c to ur logic give ETH a contract fr 2030....and we will wait for the time time till Man United will cease to exist as a club and will be using the phrase...... 😈😈...onece there was a club named Man United 🙄🙄... u people r just crazy and sud be in mental asylum.... 🙏

[@jaserogers997]

What has he done to prove he's a "top top coach"? LMAO

[@bowlingaz]

The injuries are worsened by his training and management. Proper fans have been warning us about this since pre-season.

[@THEDARKSIDEOFPOLITICIANS]

Andy Mitten is a visionary, a true United fan and down to earth reporter. This is the best commentary about Manchester United after a very long time. GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

[@m4767]

Andy reps the club at the elite level at all times. Proper journalism, not the KZbinrs with emotions of little kids.

[@danielong9465]

One of the best journalists comments and assessment. Credit to Andy

[@ronakjoshi5198]

After his first season, this season has been a disaster. ETH should have a third season to put things right.

[@willstebbeds]

Great take, not overly emotional and very balanced - although he clearly meant "easiest champions league group"and not "most difficult"

[@sharonzoomer6980]

Andy Mitten, I agree 200% with all that you said!

[@alexanderbell33]

Good questions, insightful and thoughtful answers. Now that’s proper journalism.

[@andypalin3287]

Erik still needs time under the new regime. Bringing in yet another manager will set progress back again!

[@davidruk7262]

Andy is a legend, would listen to him all day long.

[@thatswhatshesaid3126]

Finally a sensible conversation instead of the usual one dimensional and lazy opinion of "sack the manager". One thing iv always wondered is, why the hell are ex players, some of them who are failed managers, giving over the top opinions on how a manager should coach the team. I get it they have a lot of experience playing the game and everyone can have an opinion, but it's not the same as a managing a club especially like United. The condescending way they speak without any experience and having no accountability for their options is hilarious. Most of them would have sh*t themselves in this position.

[@619trading9]

The players are really giving up. Andy has a solid take on all this. The mentality is poor tho with the senior players. No leadership

[@bamahilary3313]

Their season is over for them already. I think a few a saving what's left in the tank for the cup

[@benjaminngopwaamos6878]

The same players Ten Hag asked to be signed for him? Speaks a lot about the manager considering he asked for some of these players because he had a good relationship with them.

[@SuperHarl007]

​@@benjaminngopwaamos6878 that's the thing when the collective morale is down regardless of how clutch you are you can only do So much. Bruno has been Carrying this team for so long he was so missed at that Palace game we didn't even create one big chance all game.

[@PedroSeidelSinger]

That's just how I see it. Yesterday we had Evan, Casemiro and Eriksen on the starting eleven - three players that just can't run and know they will leave in the end of the season. Why would they care? Casemiro played like a sunday league player. It's crazy how his level dropped from last year's.

[@Boylo2492]

​@bamahilary3313 we've been saying this for many years with our players under different managers, LVG, Mourinho, now Ten Hag. They're not saving themselves, they're just not willing to die on the pitch the way City or Arsenal players are.

[@jobel6513]

It is refreshing to hear a very sane and professional journalist who understands a club dynamics and managerial role. It is sad to see those called pundits and ex players calling for his head while they understand a team can not perform with those injured and mediocre players.

[@craig1550]

People can call Andy all they want but I’d love to have 10% of his optimism about everything that’s going on . Good on him .

[@yussufahmed5686]

Finally a most balanced view from a top tier journalist. Refreshing.

[@justmag7305]

THANK YOU! This is a fan with some sense. Ten hag can't be a bad coach overnight. Ten haag managed a team that beat real madrid 4-1. Did we forget that? When we got Ten haag, we knew turning things around wasn't an overnight job. Why on earth are we surprised that ten haag can't implement his style with the batch he has? If you closely watch Gary Neville 's interview you can tell ten haag settled for most of the players he got in. If ten haag gets fired, these terrible players win and think they can be mediocre and get coaches fired when they feel like it. I see a repeat if ten hag goes. They will be excellent for one season and terrible for the next. Rashford was excellent last year before signing his contract now suddenly he can't run. THIS IS NOT A COINCIDENCE!!

[@manuraghuvanshi2022]

I have said it before and I'll say it again. Andy Mitten is THE best football journalist.

[@Jericho642]

I agree- also don’t think it was the final straw. It just confirmed what we already knew about the state of the squad

[@BOOGERBOY1]

Oh please keep egg head YNWA 😂🙏👍

[@gridthrottle]

Andy Mitten's take on games is always on point. Love watching/hearing/reading his match reports and opinion pieces

[@mounishbalaji1810]

Best journalist in town.

[@sulaymangibba9598]

This guy knows his stuff

[@beatzguy]

Thank you Andy. You’re a gem

[@cainancainan]

Andy is a good man

[@daniel52031]

Andy speaks sense. Calm, considered, informed and genuinely understands the fans (because he is one). Nice to see in comparison to a posh journo, a retired player that doesn't research or a KZbinr looking to build a profile

[@Class92744]

totally agree with Andy 🎯

[@Jericho642]

I dont understand how everyone can see the players are shite, full of injuries etc, yet the manager should go.

[@DK_Lonewolf]

Finally I can see some sensible people on the streets ❤ Andy I totally agree with you 💯. ETH should allow to continue atleast one more season 🙏🙏

[@henrybyarugaba9973]

Well said andy

[@dietlemonadeplease2138]

He provided a very fair and balanced response to the current issues at the club, but the only point I disagree with him on is that of European competition. As a United fan, I think the best approach is to not only get rid of some deadwood players, free up a lot of space on the wage bill but also attract players who genuinely want to play for the club - not being in Europe next season may be a good approach

[@benjaminngopwaamos6878]

Giving Ten Hag credit for getting to a second successive cup (final to face the team who battered him last time and surely will this time) is really funny. United have fallen far too low if this is happening.

[@daviddeepred8446]

I challenge anyone to look at the actual team, and beyond the name Manchester United and think that we should be doing any better than we are. This team, with the injuries, is about exactly where it should be. It’s a mismatch of overplayed teenagers, who’ve now run out of steam, pensioners and a few players who simply aren’t good enough. Johny Evans, despite having a solid career wouldn’t get in any other premier league team. So why are people so shocked?

[@geoffreymbai6872]

How many teams has michael owen and carrager managed? Would love to see them rather than open their mouth

[@dondamon4669]

How many times have you been a pundit on TV?.. your argument is so thick!

[@lefthandlee]

They've played under managers so they know how it works in a dressing room.

[@siphosethukgopane5652]

Couldn't have said it better Andy Mitten🎉

[@brightonalbert3237]

Thank you Andy Mitten for you balanced review skysports should bring you in more and more

[@AvidVogueEnt]

100% agree with Andy

[@adrienazie]

Very constructive feedback. I think that eth must get another season. Look at Arteta, it took time for his team to get rolling.

[@lewprudent7910]

Andy Mitten you are spot on

[@janrodneysantos9894]

For me. Last season was good because in the 2nd half off the season Rashford by some miracle propelled his team or this team into contention. At some point during that time they were title contenders. But the moment Rashford got a knocked things started to crumble again. I think that’s how it is. He relied so much on such players, like Martinez and Rashford that when juices ran out. Nothing! Look at Martinez now. He played a lot of games for Machester United, I mean every game. Then the World Cup came, he played and returned to Manchester United playing every game again until he got an injury in the later part of last season. Until now, he couldn’t even play. You think after this injury it will be still the same? No! ETH knew he needed a CB or reinforcement in that area. And during the transfer window, he got Evans, Mount, Onana and Amrabat. For some reason Amrabat is not playing. What a waste of loan or time bringing him in. If he really needs Casemiro to play against Palace, he could have played Amrabat in that CB position and let Casemiro be Casemiro, playing as a defensive midfielder. But it wasnt. So I don’t know. ETH has been inconsistent since last year. Now that Rashford’s and Martinez juices runs out the team is just nothing. And that’s just only 2 players from the long list of injuries. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me or something, he didn’t bring his Man Management skill from Ajax. Yeah! He’s strict but to only a few selected ones. Like Ronaldo and Sancho, and a little bit of Rashford and Maguire. He’s even considering throwing Maguire out then suddenly he needs somebody because of these injuries his team has having then suddenly Maguire became he’s hero. For some time Maguire rescued him. Then nothing again. Same with McTominay. I don’t know. It’s very frustrating and very disappointing to watch him coach this team.

[@kevinkaliisa4673]

Thanks for this piece, at least a take which is more realistic.

[@Ultramar565]

Time to follow Andy Mitten he is balanced

[@mounishbalaji1810]

What a journalist u are andy mitten. U should be proud of yourself.

[@RaviThakur-tm1to]

Finally a journalist talking sense.. great job Andy the manager needs our support changing the manager accomplishes nothing we need to break this cycle and if Ineos are worth the hype they’ll know this too.

[@ygsd5391]

A practical perspective thank you!

[@highlordfurer]

The instances of it being 100% the manager's fault almost never exist,but it does not mean the manager should not be fired because it's not 100% his fault. If the manager is making the situation worse by the day and is not part of the solution he should be fired.

[@user-dc9ty4se8b]

For the first time this year, I have heard very honest analysis. This is what is called real journalism. It's Real dissection of the problems at United. I think the fans know now that ETH with a fully fit squad he can go toe to toe with any big club. Right now he is in a crisis of injuries. He too can't control them at all. We need to have a benefit of doubt.

[@andrewbarnett9506]

GREAT INTERVIEW ANDY I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID

[@nepci3eehahc683]

Stop that crap ETH only had good 3-4 months at best. Nov. 2022 - Feb 2023. The ship started sinking just around the Carabao Cup final last year. It was clear to anyone who wanted to see that he wasn't a good manager.

[@netomwanza5563]

This man talks Sense,eth in prayers out

[@DavidMCKenna-cw4gz]

Andy Mitten a man that speakes a lot of sense. Journalists at the club like Luckhurst report like they are anti United fans. Their reporting about the club, its manager, players etc has been more damageing than anything else. Their fake reporting for the MEN spreads itself across the football world and snowball's itself into a load of crap that ends up being very dangerous to the club and its staff. Andy Mitten has been all over the world with the club for years, Andy is an excelent journalist, the only one that is worth listing too.

[@MohamedSanuseaKaramoBojang]

Thank you, ten Hag is a good coach the problem is injuries let us be patient until next season and see what he can do.

[@alfredmicallef3918]

Andy Mitten spot on

[@brianbenson9469]

I could listen to this guy all day long very insightful 👌

[@jarlemalmin]

ETH is a good coach. HE played Varane with a concussion and destroyed the rest of his season. He has played players down to the bone. He has never used his whole squad. There is a thing like resting players in games. ETH uses his core set of players and we are surprised that these players are hurt and injured?

[@Kaichongjee]

I agree with Andy here. Let this season play out and focus on improving the squad over the summer. Let's see the improvement next season and push for a place in Europe.

[@bryngefferies7530]

Looking at EtH spending over £400M to get certain players & not getting them all when the owners released the necessary cash for him to get them in 18 months + the way he treated certain players e.g. Ronaldo, Pogba, VDB etc... + we experienced the worst season we've had for 60 years by experiencing our worst loss, a 0 - 7 loss to Liverpool & helping Man City achieve the Treble to us this guy came to town to Literally take the piss on every level! We leave you with this.... Officially knocked out of the champions league over 4 months ago is a sackable offences so EtH knows his chances of staying already! EtH has been hanging his players out to dry & he's at fault for 7 out of the 13 losses due poor to summer transfers & lack of depth for the season. EtH has been the worst Manager at Man Utd for 60 years, we've experienced since SMB. This manager is purposely going out of his way to mess up everything that we stand for so he definitely doesn't deserve to Stay, Win, Draw or Lose on Saturday or Sunday. Get Rid ASAP! Keep it in the family!

[@febian1529]

If INEOS want to make statement they need to get rid off half of the squad (rashford, Sancho, mctominay, Lindelof, maguire, wan bissaka, Casemiro, Eriksen, Antony, Evans)

[@stewarty28]

I think he deserves another season. It’s been a horrendous season for him. He needs a season with stability from the CEO down to the manager.

[@user-np2wj3xl5d]

My respect for Andy Mitten has just escalated.....loved his analysis

[@aluong1990]

Andy is the most reasonable voice out there.

[@shivsharanbanapurmath]

Done excellent takes and very valid ones. This guy just needs to be taken into consideration as one of the honest journalists. Very nice to hear something positive and not just terrible takes and biased propogandists. Top up sir! GGMU

[@simbaorina7228]

7:35 ,I don't Andy meant the group of Galatasaray, Copenhagen was by far difficult,rather he must have said that referring to man utd being too weak to even beat those two teams , meaning it turned out to be a difficult group for man utd in particular. However my humble submission is ,Ten Hag set up wasn't right, he was naive in amd explains the way we conceded goals , Onana was atrocious 😮

[@nicklaus6335]

Erik ten hag is a good coach but his recent signings and subs is a very poor judgement of him. You know EPL is a physical and face pace game.. yet u still sign players who are in their 30s. Just look at Liverpool and City squads.... only a handful player are in their late 20s or probably 30. What do we have at united? Maguire, Varane, Eriksen and Casemeiro? This player can only run for 40mins and they will stop running right when they are tired. So blame the manager for agreeing to this kind of signings. I would rather he perform below par for his first season and do well in second season. At least we could see the team is progressing in a right direction

[@rj6657]

Go on Andy Tell Them

[@kagisosetshedi2267]

Wow wow wow wow, it took me almost over 10 years to listen to such comments, you know and understand football....thanks Andy!

[@bryngefferies7530]

Bring back Ole's cos he's the best Manager since SAF & his time were the best times, all he needs is a new Management team, (Ole & his 3 wise men) who can look after him & our interests cos he definitely wouldn't roll over against Man City like EtH did over 2 months ago, don't forget Ole has unfinished business to attend too. SAF way & Ole way is the Man Utd way. Only the 5min fans (anyone under 30) & FlipFlop fans wouldn't want him! Keep it in the family.

[@canadaengland]

When you don't have first-team players available to challenge each other in training it's hard to challenge the other teams in the league. Every great United team always said that when they won their battles in training they knew they could beat any team. This is not something available to this team this year....at all!

[@Cockneyred1999]

Well said Andy...

[@nashmadamombe1010]

Get this guy on the show MORE!

[@Timekeeper1200]

Top pundit. Actually knows what he's talking about unlike most pundits on Sky

[@Partoftheratpack]

They are poorly coached. Results over the whole season tell you that. He needs to go.

[@bryngefferies7530]

At present we're only at least a couple of years behind the top 3 but we should be only 1 year or equal by now but due to EtH over spending & not bringing in the necessary players to give us the depth to deal with a 65 game season. This is what Ronaldo wanted the club to have a chance to succeed but EtH is the reason why we've lost so many games at the half way point cos he was hanging his players out to dry & he's at fault for 6 out of the 12 losses due to poor summer transfers where we want 6 players & only got 3, poor decisions making, poor preparations, poor assessment, poor team selection, poor squad usages & poor In-game management so his Job is definitely under review due to his underperformance as Manager of our Club. Conclusion We recruit EtH to come to our Club as an Approved Coach cos he definitely isn't a Manager in our books so he deserves the Sack so It's best for EtH & his team to pack their bags & go back to Ajax ur Bayern to reinvent himself & bring back Ole & his new management team (Ole & his 3 wise men)! SAF way & Ole way is the Man Utd way. Only the 5min fans (anyone under 30) & FlipFlop fans wouldn't want him! Keep it in the family. Pass it on! Keep it in the family!

[@xyzpharaoh123]

Barcelona were in similar circumstances years back and they put their B team coach in charge of the first team,that was Pep Guardiola and the rest is history they took a gamble because there was no established managers available and he did ok. Bring back Mc Kenna and let him build a new team

[@giggitywoo9884]

its not just the injuries though. its a combination of alot of things. onanas performances in the start of the season didnt help. the drama around jadon sancho. the form of casemiro and rashford. the ineos takeover. i still hope they dont sack him though.i hope he can turn it around

[@leonlum4762]

I'm sorry, but how much has Ten Hag spent since he has arrived? Even if opponents score loads against you, the least you can do is score a few back... Most difficult Champions League group? With all due respect, but Copenhagen and Galatasaray should not be classed as difficult for United. Then mention injuries, every club has them its not exclusive to United. Some of these players he brought in. Then you look at the style of play, not that there is much of one, but just because your first choice is out doesn't mean the entire squad is incapable of playing a certain way. That's why he is the manager right he should be coaching the squad not just your favourite 11...

[@airynod]

I think it is way past the point that if this game matters a lot. If Ineos thinks the structure, the injury are the main causes, I don't see the point to hang Ten Hag for this. If Ineos thinks Ten Hag is not good enough, and we should win games with this squad, Ten Hag is destined to be sacked.

[@benballerdidthechain9095]

we need to get out of european competition 1 full real season with a structure, players he gets in EARLY, lesser pre season to drill his system in. im 1000000% positive that next season will be an amazing break out season as a team instead of indiviual players

[@philiq18]

Very balanced analysis. Rarely seen that from the media this season -- mostly clickbait unintelligible nonsense. That aside, no manager would have stayed this season after 68 combined injuries and being forced to play around 30 different defensive combinations. What else did anyone expect with a season riddled with so many repeat injuries to players. You can't sustain that. We've been fortunate to remain in the Top 8 this season, but unless he gets key players back, and even if he does, they won't be anywhere near match-ready. His best bet is to have them all return for the FA Cup Finals and write off the PL season. We'll finish between 8th and 10th place.