Man Utd fans in travel CHAOS and risk missing Porto game as flight hit by massive delay.. but compensated with free beer
MANCHESTER UNITED fans are having nightmare trying to get to Porto for tonight’s Europa League clash.
The Europa League match at the Estadio do Dragao kicks-off at 8pm.
But several United fans remain stuck at Manchester Airport as their flight has been severely delayed.
The AlbaStar plane was set to leave at 7.50am this morning and land in northern Portugal two hours and 25 minutes later.
But a technical issue meant the flight was stuck 1,344 miles away in Rome.
It finally departed Manchester Airport at 3.20pm, meaning fans will just about make it to the game in time.
The delayed passengers were reportedly given a £6 drink voucher while they waited in the departure lounge.
That would have covered the cost of a bottle of Corona from Bar MCR – but not a Budweiser or Peroni.
Man Utd players also had a disaster journey to Porto and were delayed by three hours due to the weather.
They were due to take off at 3pm yesterday but the rain meant they were not in the air until 6.10pm.
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The delay saw Erik ten Hag‘s press conference pushed back by hour-and-a-half to 8.30pm.
He reportedly has two games to save his job after a disastrous start to the season, with the likes of Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel linked with replacing him.
And ahead of facing Porto, Ten Hag said: “As always when we are not winning, we are very disappointed and we are also mad, mad with ourselves and especially when you lose a game like Sunday.
“We are mad and from the madness we have to get motivation and go on to the next game.
“Everyone has to take responsibility and that starts with me as the manager. But on the pitch we have leadership skills and they have to stand up.
“Every game for us is important and every opponent is 100 per cent motivated. We have to be ready to compete and fight.”
Man Utd ratings vs Tottenham
MANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.
After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.
However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.
And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.
Andre Onana – 5
Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.
Manuel Ugarte – 5
Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.
Kobbie Mainoo – 5
Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.
Marcus Rashford – 5
Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.
Bruno Fernandes – 4
Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.
Subs:
Mount (for Mainoo 45) 5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5.