Goldbridge on Wolves Defeat: “You can’t have the rainbow without the rain” | OneFootball

Amarim’s Priorities Clear as Man Utd Fall to Wolves

Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Wolves at Old Trafford has prompted a wave of criticism from sections of the fanbase, despite the wider context surrounding the result. A rotated side, a midweek European triumph, and an in-form Wolves outfit did little to prevent frustration from boiling over online.

In his post-match reaction, prominent Man Utd figure Mark Goldbridge offered a staunch defence of the decision to rest key players. “You can’t have the rainbow without the rain,” he remarked, calling out the lack of nuance in how some supporters assess results. “There is no context. It’s ‘win a game—happy, happy; lose a game—it’s the end of the world.’”

United’s performance may have lacked cutting edge in front of goal, but the display was not without merit. “We were better than Wolves. We should have won and lost because of a really good free kick. That’s it.”

Squad Rotation Highlights Man Utd’s Depth Issues

Bruno Fernandes started on the bench, while Amass, Frederiks and Ugarte were handed important minutes. It was, as Goldbridge pointed out, a necessary decision to protect players following an emotionally and physically exhausting Europa League outing just days prior.

“You’re either on board and excited about the Europa League, seeing the context in the Premier League, or you’re angry about the league and still happy on Thursday. It’s weird,” he said.

Eriksen and Lindelöf, both expected to depart this summer, struggled to influence the game after coming on. Mason Mount, meanwhile, continues to invite scrutiny. “Mount comes on and was rubbish—again,” was the blunt assessment.

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Fan Reaction Divides the United Support

For some, the loss represents yet another chapter in a dismal Premier League campaign, one that could see the club register its lowest points total in the competition’s history. For others, including Goldbridge, the bigger picture offers clarity.

“I don’t care enough about today to let it ruin what I witnessed on Thursday—a miraculous result to keep the season alive.” That European success appears to have created a fork in the road for fan sentiment, with one path focused on progress and patience, and another mired in frustration at domestic form.

“What I will concede is that if we don’t win the Europa League… the shit’s going to hit the fan.”

Youth Performances Offer Glimpse of the Future

Despite the result, several young players emerged with credit. Amass was described as “absolutely perfect at left-back,” while Garnacho delivered a mature, selfless display that could easily have yielded three assists on another day.

“Today was full of contradiction… we played the reserves, we should have won, we didn’t win, we were a bit unlucky, and people want to act like the world’s over.”

The defeat may sting, but United’s priorities remain unchanged. With a Europa League semi-final looming, the club’s season still hangs in the balance. For now, the focus remains on continental success—even if the Premier League continues to disappoint.