Man United needed to win at home to PSV to secure qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League. They failed.
The game petered out to a 0-0 stalemate and the supporters were not impressed. The club’s future in the competition now rests on their toughest game of Group B.
They will qualify if they beat group leaders Wolfsburg away from home on December 8.
For many it was a game of two halves. Nicky suggested that things went downhill after the break…
First half United were somewhat decent. Other than that. Pure scutter. Subs shocking again. #MUFC
— Nicky Clarke (@nicky_clarke) November 25, 2015
Rich felt that the forwards in particular went missing as the game wore on. And he was less than impressed with Morgan Schneiderlin’s performance…
Rooney & Martial were both really lively and then just disappeared. Schneiderlin absolutely awful.
— Rich Laverty (@RichJLaverty) November 25, 2015
Tom wasn’t happy with the second half either, and highlighted poor substitutions as contributing to United’s underwhelming display…
https://twitter.com/Tommy_CTS/status/669631375105007616
Doron pointed out a stat that said everything about a side that were once famed for their waves of attacks at the end of games…
https://twitter.com/DoronSalomon/status/669633302186299393
Nicholas reiterated the lack of offensive intent, looking at the impotent European campaign as a whole…
https://twitter.com/N8Sutcliffe/status/669632941778149377
Alex wasn’t happy with Louis van Gaal’s plan B, after failing to break down PSV’s stubborn defence…
You're at home against a side who don't fancy attacking and your big plan is to shove an Afro on who doesn't even get forward. Utter mess.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawTel) November 25, 2015
Whilst Daniel was a little more specific in his criticism…
You need a goal with 10, 15 minutes to go – fine, bring on Fellaini. But with half an hour to go, and in central midfield? Do me a favour.
— Daniel Harris (@DanielHarris) November 25, 2015
Dan was less concerned with the lack of flair and more with the inability to break down a side who he felt were there for the taking…
I'm not bothered by our dire football, I'm frightened by our inability to play football against team that are happy to avoid a defeat.
— Dan (@mufc_dan87) November 25, 2015
Pilib was damning in his criticism, calling the performance a ‘betrayal’…
If these performances aren't scaring the life out of Utd something is very wrong. This isn't Utd & it's a betrayal of the clubs history.
— Pilib De Brún (Phil Brown) (@Malachians) November 25, 2015
Rory questioned the manager’s sobriety in relation to some of his bizarre decisions…
You have to wonder if LVG is pissed on the bench for some of these games, would explain a lot
— Rory Murphy (@Rory_Tealeaf) November 25, 2015
Whilst even Van Gaal’s advocates were left scratching their heads…
I really like Van Gaal but his tactics are soooo frustrating.
— BeautifullyRed (@BeautifullyRed) November 25, 2015
Adam added some perspective on a rotten night for the reds…
https://twitter.com/AdamCrafton_/status/669632693576073216
Others just wanted United to do something – anything – on a dreary night…
Theatre of Sleep.
— Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) November 25, 2015
— BM (@IconicUnited) September 20, 2015
