Team spirit

[wiw]

Maybe he's tiring out the players he's selling in Jan

[Shaggy]

It's pretty obvious that Crouch has shagged Montse.

That can't be good for team spirit.

[AFII]

It's pretty obvious that Crouch has shagged Montse.

That can't be good for team spirit.

[Red Chilli]

It's pretty obvious that Crouch has shagged Montse.

That can't be good for team spirit.

I don't know, if they all had a go it might.

[REDSCOUSER]

There's notin wrong with team spirit i just think the lads are trying to hard which is adding more pressure on the whole squad.
They'll come good in the champo league and continue the unbeaten run in the prem.

[einar]

If that is true and it probably is if you look at the source, then Rafa could be in big trouble

Rafa need to reward players that has played a good game with a start in the next one, every time it happens.

Houllier didn't do that, he picked his favourite players and Rafa is now doing the same thing. Kuyt, Riise and Momo are three examples. No one of them are good enough to play for us but they do that and players that have played better are benched.

Lucas should have played instead of Momo.
Aurelio should have played instead of Riise.
Crouch should have played instead of Kuyt.

I can't find one single reason to why Momo, Kuyt and Riise played today instead of Lucas, Aurelio and Crouch. Not a single one.

Momo played for obvious defensive reasons.
Kuyt played because he has more pace then Crouch and we where trying to play a quick pass and move where pace is essential.
Riise played probably because Aurelio is not ready for an intense game like the one today.

Personally I think that if Rafa says to a player " I am not subbing you because you are not doing well. I am subbing you because you are an important part of the team and you need to be fresh and fit the whole season." the players confidence does not suffer, quite the opposite.

[El Jefecito]

Momo played for obvious defensive reasons.
Kuyt played because he has more pace then Crouch and we where trying to play a quick pass and move where pace is essential.
Riise played probably because Aurelio is not ready for an intense game like the one today.

Personally I think that if Rafa says to a player " I am not subbing you because you are not doing well. I am subbing you because you are an important part of the team and you need to be fresh and fit the whole season." the players confidence does not suffer, quite the opposite.

You and your common sense You should be banned

[einar]

You and your common sense You should be banned

Well I´m going to sleep so I will soon be out of your hair.

[akjs123]

It's pretty obvious that Crouch has shagged Montse.

That can't be good for team spirit.

And Kuyt has pics he is threatening to release to the press if he is dropped.

[thekop]

Or rather a lack of it.

I think this is just one of many problems contributing to our woeful form.

United and Arsenal have fantastic unity, and I can't see the same in our lads. Too much bickering, sniping, shouting and bawling at each other.

Our dressing room doesn't seem unified at all. There's a lack of trust on the pitch. One or two of the senior players appear to be becoming disillusioned with the non-performers - namely Kuyt, Sissoko and Riise.

I'm worried about a split dressing room and if you've got a split dressing room, the only way is down.

Or am I imagining things?

Spot on mate

Can't argue with that bud

[Parm]

Or rather a lack of it.

I think this is just one of many problems contributing to our woeful form.

United and Arsenal have fantastic unity, and I can't see the same in our lads. Too much bickering, sniping, shouting and bawling at each other.

Our dressing room doesn't seem unified at all. There's a lack of trust on the pitch. One or two of the senior players appear to be becoming disillusioned with the non-performers - namely Kuyt, Sissoko and Riise.

I'm worried about a split dressing room and if you've got a split dressing room, the only way is down.

Or am I imagining things?

I tell you what, saw MOTD tonight and what struck meabout Arsenal was that group hug they had at the end, showed a lot of unity. It s like how we were in 2000/01 when we were so storng and united against the odds. I think that unity maybe the thing which swings it for us and all the others.

[Gazzla]

Or rather a lack of it.

I think this is just one of many problems contributing to our woeful form.

United and Arsenal have fantastic unity, and I can't see the same in our lads. Too much bickering, sniping, shouting and bawling at each other.

Our dressing room doesn't seem unified at all. There's a lack of trust on the pitch. One or two of the senior players appear to be becoming disillusioned with the non-performers - namely Kuyt, Sissoko and Riise.

I'm worried about a split dressing room and if you've got a split dressing room, the only way is down.

Or am I imagining things?

By the way everyone played for each other against Arsenal and the grit and determination that we showed should prove there is no dressing room split or lack of spirit. We are just not playing well at the moment but every team goes through that.

I think you are looking for something that isn't really there IMO

[Shaggy]

By the way everyone played for each other against Arsenal and the grit and determination that we showed should prove there is no dressing room split or lack of spirit. We are just not playing well at the moment but every team goes through that.

I think you are looking for something that isn't really there IMO

Fair point about the Arsenal game.

[Fiddy]

By the way everyone played for each other against Arsenal and the grit and determination that we showed should prove there is no dressing room split or lack of spirit. We are just not playing well at the moment but every team goes through that.

I think you are looking for something that isn't really there IMO

I agree

And group hugs are gay anyway, not to mention ludicrously showy 'ooh look at us and how together we are', **** off to the showers you're not American Football players.

The whole team rushing over to congratulate every goalscorer pisses me off too, I don't mind the principle but why do they always end up posing right in front of the tv camera near the corner flag, hmmm...the Mancs, Chavs and to a lesser extent Arsenal are always at it - watch closely and you'll see certain players (step forward Fat Fwank, Dogbreath and Forgetful Rio) there after EVERY goal

[Marky]

Team spirit is **** atm.
The players don't look together or willing to fight for one another.
Depressing stuff.