Originally Posted by Brad

I think the United coaching staff have to hang their heads with Eagles. He might have had the skill and talent to make it as a decent player at United by this time, but he's totally held back by his body, which is far too weak and fragile. He looks positively well built compared to a year ago, but its too little too late. He needed to learn how to use his body long before now. I worry for him a bit because if he moves down to the Championship, I can see them knocking him out of games

Martin doesn't look the standard of the Premiership to me, he doesn't seem to have the pace or the tricks to beat a man. That said to be fair, I've seen a lot less of him than the other two, so I'd be loathe to cast a categorical judgement on him. Took his goal well tonight, although he should have had one a few minutes earlier too

Gibson I'd give some more time too. He looks like he could be a handy player, good build, and has that much needed composure. Thing is, is he seriously going to be given a chance in the first team United midfield? You don't develop in the reserves for me, so he's probably got a decision to make unless we agree a loan with another Premiership side for the season. Personally I'd rather see him take Fletchers squad place, he's had his chances and not done enough for me, give it up to a lad who might yet make the grade