Why was it so late If it had been two hours before kick-off, we could have done something without it being brought to attention. The way he said most things gave it more gravity although he was not stern. Rusty Fabregas admits extra time took it out of him after being mothballed this season. Even a fourth successive defeat at Northampton in tonights? EFL Cup-tie will not alter the unshakeable boardroom belief in him. A headmaster who used encouragement, not the cane, to try to get the best out of you. record, after descending into freefall three successive defeats in all competitions. 8Mourinho is working with Juan Mata after axing him at ChelseaThe threat was very serious and very real. Hes a fighter, the mentality is fantastic and fits very well with us in the team. co/EPWKLVySGR— Gary Neville (.GNev2) September 20, 2016And reports began to circulate in the press claiming the players were already beginning to turn on the Special One. me by Sunderland at the last minuteBut just 15 minutes before kick-off, a seemingly fit Van Aanholt, 26, was told Jason Denayer was replacing him.