Memories of when we got relegated in a friendly

[Barnfred 55]

Its my only regret in this war. Its pitted me against good people. Well, usually good people.

I'm kinda pleased that I came through your vaulting exercise in tact. Probably because I'm not prone to knee jerk reactions, realised it was still preseason and one with a number of summer comps plus off field issues, and 4 weeks of the transfer window left. No need to panic basically.

But you can't argue that it was a lacklustre performance that showed no signs of the dynamic fast counter attacking football that was to be delivered from the second half of the Southampton game onward.

My fear was that it was similar to the dross served up so often under Carlo the previous season. I doubted our new manager could change that, but so far I'm happy to concede I got it wrong.

I must admit it's very weird having somebody you dislike so much as a person deliver football that's a joy to watch, but I guess I'll get used to it in time.

 

[Barnfred 55]

33 points from safety. We might just avoid it this year, especially if Arsenal keep Arteta. ?

That won't happen. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes this International break.

 

[Gilbert..]

Instant reactions you take with a pinch of salt. Lose any game and straight after the whistle its the end of the world.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Put a sock in it Harp before I pick you up and play a tune out of you.

Death playing the Harp. That's something you don't see very often. At least you have the fingernails for it.

 

[PhilM]

This thread has sent a wonderfully high bar for the rest of the season.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Excerpts from the United Friendly match thread.....

Amazing Sunday morning reading while having a coffee.

 

[Barnfred 55]

That says it all. Last year about this same time we were all getting carried away about our record. The early signs are excellent at the moment but I want to see more before I give Benitez a passing grade.

I mean last year was great fun when we had 6 songs in the top 10 , but with the benefit of hindsight it was bit like shooting your load before even switching on the computer.

There's no reason why we can't just enjoy the football and the results without going overboard again. Next week will be a test when we come up against the first team to park the bus.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Must say the @steven post is a personal favourite of mine regarding Grey and Townsend. Oh Steve you must feel like an almighty Mupcheng.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

That's an unholy mix of known whoppers and usually sensible posters.

It's the latter I find most worrying.

Exactly what I though, some absolute titans mix in with absolute merkins.

 

[PhilM]

Must say the @steven post is a personal favourite of mine regarding Grey and Townsend. Oh Steve you must feel like an almighty Mupcheng.

@steven would you like to defend yourself by providing any mitigation?

 

[Nymzee]

He's become such a complete arsehole recently that I had to put him on ignore.
A fate only previously achieved by Holliday and Damo.

Esteemed company

Sad to see

Since Benitez joined, noticed it myself.

 

[Eggs]

….3 games is a bit early to feeling glib, let’s not suffer with premature evaluation.

Here’s hoping the vaulters don’t get vaulted.

 

[magicjuan]

Will there be a book coming out?

Rivetting read.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Since Benitez joined, noticed it myself.

Who?

 

[sageyefc]

Probably best waiting til we play some decent teams before these type of threads ?