Larnell Cole

Moston Red · 26th August 2011, 19:43

Watched him against Swansea yesterday. Quite a tricky little player. Reminds me of SWP.

Anyone else think he might me one for the future?

prateik · 26th August 2011, 19:56

Larnell?
I like him but he is tiny. he is very quick which is a great asset.

Mockney · 26th August 2011, 20:08

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Moston Red · 26th August 2011, 20:11

Sorry...it's Larnell. Please forgive me!

De Selby · 26th August 2011, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Mockney

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Very good!

x42bn6 · 26th August 2011, 20:51

Elliott · 26th August 2011, 21:39

Cracking little player. As is Lingard. Clearly long term projects, but who knows..

KM · 2nd September 2011, 21:50

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"It was well deserved for Larnell Cole," Joyce told ManUtd.com. "I was speaking to Noel Blake about Cole the other week and he's been outstanding in various positions.

"He is obviously a midfielder who wants to play in midfield but it's all part of his development to play other roles. There's certain aspects of midfield play he needed to work on - especially the defensive side.

"So we've given him a few games at full-back to highlight where he's got to work on and he's done really well in that new position.

"There's no hiding place at full-back. I thought, earlier in the season, he was quite poor in one-on-one situations whilst defending in midfield. He's had to really concentrate and focus and he's done well there."

It's interesting to see that the club sees him as a midfielder rather than a winger, which we all thought he would be.

Ubik · 2nd September 2011, 22:09

Always looked like a CM, was under the impression he was just playing wide right because we needed one and we had Pogba, Tunnicliffe and Morrison central? Same goes with Lingard.

datura · 2nd September 2011, 22:37

Yep Ubik. A c mid player filling in wide but very useful there.

Lingard is probably best behind the striker.

gooDevil · 6th September 2011, 09:46

I thought he looked really good on the wing myself, where he could use his speed and agility and his small size wouldn't be much of a liability.

His crossing looked quite good as well, though of course he can utilize that all over the field.

Especially with Pogba, Morrison, Petrucci and Tunnicliffe all looking like they're heading for a chance in midfield for United, seems like he'd have a better chance elsewhere.

Though I'm sure the coaches know best. Always good to work on your defending, anyway.

Fiskey · 6th September 2011, 13:44

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Originally Posted by gooDevil

I thought he looked really good on the wing myself, where he could use his speed and agility and his small size wouldn't be much of a liability.

His crossing looked quite good as well, though of course he can utilize that all over the field.

Especially with Pogba, Morrison, Petrucci and Tunnicliffe all looking like they're heading for a chance in midfield for United, seems like he'd have a better chance elsewhere.

Though I'm sure the coaches know best. Always good to work on your defending, anyway.

I think Cole will probably end up better than Tunnicliffe, and a different player to the rest, a bit more dynamic. I think there could be a place for him here.

lysglimt · 6th September 2011, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Fiskey

I think Cole will probably end up better than Tunnicliffe, and a different player to the rest, a bit more dynamic. I think there could be a place for him here.

I hope not - because Tunnicliffe is the player we badly NEED at United. Cole is very talented - but his playing style at United is not unique, Tunnicliffes now is!

Fiskey · 6th September 2011, 13:49

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Originally Posted by lysglimt

I hope not - because Tunnicliffe is the player we badly NEED at United. Cole is very talented - but his playing style at United is not unique, Tunnicliffes now is!

I think that Cole could be that kind of centre midfielder, with a bit more pace and class. He's just quite small at the moment so can't impose himself physically like Tunnicliffe can, I think that by the age of say 22 that won't be a problem anymore.

Elliott · 6th September 2011, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Fiskey

I think that Cole could be that kind of centre midfielder, with a bit more pace and class. He's just quite small at the moment so can't impose himself physically like Tunnicliffe can, I think that by the age of say 22 that won't be a problem anymore.

I'm not seeing that at all. He'll clearly never be as physically imposing as Tunners.

CLK_FPC · 6th September 2011, 17:42

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Originally Posted by elliott

i'm not seeing that at all. He'll clearly never be as physically imposing as tunners.

ever

CLK_FPC · 6th September 2011, 17:43

He's tenacious but nowhere near as physical or imposing. Very classy and entertaining a player but I just don't see it.

Hope he has a future he because he is one of the players that silently gets the job done without getting the praise others do.

gooDevil · 21st September 2011, 17:46

Size in midfield is nice, but it's hardly a reason to write off a player as a midfielder, especially as we've had the brilliant and relatively small Paul Scholes in our team for so long.

Playing different positions is much more common at lower levels, though we also just saw Berbatov, Carrick and Park play in central defense.

Great to see him get his debut, anyway, too bad Fryers went off 5 minutes after he came on, so his last 10 minutes was with 10 men.

His first pass was a backheel, so there's certainly no lack of confidence, and you could see his speed and acceleration is great.

Has a footballing brain unlike SWP, so I don't care for that comparison.

Decotron · 21st September 2011, 18:04

I'll make a prediction for the laugh....

Cole will play more 1st team game for us than Tunnicliffe.

Ubik · 21st September 2011, 18:06

They weren't writing him off as a central midfielder, they were saying that he wouldn't be one in the Tunnicliffe mould.

Decotron · 21st September 2011, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Ubik

They weren't writing him off as a central midfielder, they were saying that he wouldn't be one in the Tunnicliffe mould.

that was just a general prediction not related to any previous comments/comparisons...

Ubik · 21st September 2011, 19:13

Sorry for not being clearer there Deco, that was in reply to gooDevil's first sentence rather than you (your post appeared whilst I was writing mine).

Fiskey · 21st September 2011, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Decotron

I'll make a prediction for the laugh....

Cole will play more 1st team game for us than Tunnicliffe.

I think this too.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 21st September 2011, 22:43

As Barca has shown repeatedly, size in midfield matters little. It's awareness and on the ball ability that is key.

greater wall · 22nd September 2011, 09:32

I always enjoy watching him. Classy player, good technique and bright. I hope he gets a lot more games and progresses to the first team.

datura · 22nd September 2011, 19:02

Larnell Cole interview from MUTV:

'I'm an attacking midfielder'

Signed for United when he was 9, first kicked a ball at 7.

'I was doing the soccer schools at primary school, they asked me to go the cliff, then some six week trials and then signed me'

Hero - Zidane

Players you're similar too - I like to look at the smaller players as I'm small so Xavi & Iniesta

Strengths - My quick feet

What makes you stand out - My pace and quick feet

Aims for the season - Play as many games as I can for the reserves and see how I do

Aim for career - A long career obviously playing at United, or if not another Premiership team

In 5 seasons time - Playing hopefully here or another Premiership team

Good about football - Just playing..I just love playing.

Bad about football - Probably the way footballers are stereotyped sometimes

Best mate at United - Probably Jesse (Lingard), I've known him a long time and I just get on with him

Elliott · 22nd September 2011, 21:58

Speaking of Lingard; any news on his injury?

gooDevil · 23rd September 2011, 17:52

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Originally Posted by Ubik

They weren't writing him off as a central midfielder, they were saying that he wouldn't be one in the Tunnicliffe mould.

Oh I just meant that generally, I wasn't trying to argue. Of course I'm no expert, but I would think Tunnicliffe would be well ahead of Cole in the central midfield stakes as well, and has the sort of creativity we need in midfield.

Tunnicliffe getting a loan sounds like he's ahead of other midfielders in the youth setup. Being sent on loan is seen as a bad thing a lot of the time, but with United youth it seems to be a sign of development.

datura · 24th September 2011, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Speaking of Lingard; any news on his injury?

A couple of weeks away apparently.

Red Dreams · 2nd December 2011, 14:23

Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United's youngsters will get better with time, despite their demoralising loss to Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup quarter final.

Larnell Cole, who originally comes from Manchester, was an unused substitute in the tie between the Red Devils and their lower league opposition, and though the 18 year old is still waiting to make his debut for the senior side, Scholes believes he has what it takes to be a future talent for the club.

"[He's] an excellent all-round footballer," Scholes told the official United website.

"He can play wide right, central midfield, he can probably play other positions, too. He's just someone who's supremely confident on the ball, capable of scoring goals, making chances and he has a chance of being a good player for us, I think.

"He's really impressed me. The ball seems almost glued to his foot, he knows exactly where he is on the pitch - which is key for a midfielder."

Scholes also singled out Zeki Fryers for special praise, who also comes from the home of United, and was subbed on in the 37th minute to make his fourth appearance for the club.

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"Zeki did really well in his debut at Leeds. He's a defender so he has to be big, physical and strong," he said.

"He's got a nice left foot, as well; he can pick people out with it and hopefully he'll progress to the first team. It was a great performance at Elland Road. You could understand maybe a few nerves, but he had a lot of experienced players around him and that helped.

"I think he'll probably be a better centre-half than full-back at the minute, but he could maybe provide a bit of competition for Patrice Evra somewhere down the road."

And Paul Pogba, who has been the subject of some transfer speculation lately as he talks to United about a new deal, is the perfect example of how youth are developing at Old Trafford, according to Scholes.

He explained: "He is a big, strong player. His skill is brilliant, as are his physique and speed.

"The one thing that he probably needs to tidy up a little bit is his passing, but once that comes right, he's potentially a top-class player.

"He came on against Leeds and did really well. All of these players are young and they have plenty of time to progress, and once they tidy up a few little things, they should be fine."

While United's youngsters will be disappointed with last night's results, they will continue to make waves throughout the club and get better at their trades under the watchful eyes of Scholes and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Scholes: United Have Next Evra in the Wings

forevrared · 2nd December 2011, 16:34

Interesting bit about the family being attacked by acid, but I'm not sure why Paul Scholes is talking about Afghanistan.

Red Dreams · 2nd December 2011, 16:39

charleysurf · 6th December 2011, 11:29

In the Basel squad.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 6th December 2011, 12:27

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

In the Basel squad.

Decotron · 6th December 2011, 14:18

Excellent news....Love to see his instincts tested at a higher level

Cold_Boy · 6th December 2011, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Excellent news....Love to see his instincts tested at a higher level

Surely he won't even make the bench?

But yes would be a good experience for him with the first team.

ArmchairCritic · 6th December 2011, 17:06

Good experience for the lad, if I remember correctly Welbeck travelled with the squad to Moscow in 2008 and woke up late the morning after and nearly missed the flight back.

gooDevil · 6th December 2011, 22:58

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

In the Basel squad.

Mmmm, basil squid...

CLK_FPC · 12th January 2012, 13:56

ArmchairCritic · 12th January 2012, 13:59

Ha nice to see someone heeded my advice, hopefully Olly comes through with the GIF soon.

26th August 2011, 19:43	#1 (permalink)
Moston Red Formerly Giggs1973 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,597	Larnell Cole Watched him against Swansea yesterday. Quite a tricky little player. Reminds me of SWP. Anyone else think he might me one for the future?

2nd December 2011, 14:23	#30 (permalink)
Red Dreams First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Thunder Road to Old Trafford Posts: 23,454	Scholes: United Have Next Evra in the Wings Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United's youngsters will get better with time, despite their demoralising loss to Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup quarter final. Larnell Cole, who originally comes from Manchester, was an unused substitute in the tie between the Red Devils and their lower league opposition, and though the 18 year old is still waiting to make his debut for the senior side, Scholes believes he has what it takes to be a future talent for the club. "[He's] an excellent all-round footballer," Scholes told the official United website. "He can play wide right, central midfield, he can probably play other positions, too. He's just someone who's supremely confident on the ball, capable of scoring goals, making chances and he has a chance of being a good player for us, I think. "He's really impressed me. The ball seems almost glued to his foot, he knows exactly where he is on the pitch - which is key for a midfielder." Scholes also singled out Zeki Fryers for special praise, who also comes from the home of United, and was subbed on in the 37th minute to make his fourth appearance for the club. Must Read Afghan Family Attacked by Acid After Daughter Spurns Man’s Advances Suu Kyi Welcomes New U.S.-Myanmar Ties "Zeki did really well in his debut at Leeds. He's a defender so he has to be big, physical and strong," he said. "He's got a nice left foot, as well; he can pick people out with it and hopefully he'll progress to the first team. It was a great performance at Elland Road. You could understand maybe a few nerves, but he had a lot of experienced players around him and that helped. "I think he'll probably be a better centre-half than full-back at the minute, but he could maybe provide a bit of competition for Patrice Evra somewhere down the road." And Paul Pogba, who has been the subject of some transfer speculation lately as he talks to United about a new deal, is the perfect example of how youth are developing at Old Trafford, according to Scholes. He explained: "He is a big, strong player. His skill is brilliant, as are his physique and speed. "The one thing that he probably needs to tidy up a little bit is his passing, but once that comes right, he's potentially a top-class player. "He came on against Leeds and did really well. All of these players are young and they have plenty of time to progress, and once they tidy up a few little things, they should be fine." While United's youngsters will be disappointed with last night's results, they will continue to make waves throughout the club and get better at their trades under the watchful eyes of Scholes and Sir Alex Ferguson. Scholes: United Have Next Evra in the Wings

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26th August 2011, 19:56	#2 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,029	Larnell? I like him but he is tiny. he is very quick which is a great asset.

26th August 2011, 20:08	#3 (permalink)
Mockney Only poster to be named Poster of the Year twice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangerang.net Posts: 24,967	?

26th August 2011, 20:11	#4 (permalink)
Moston Red Formerly Giggs1973 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,597	Sorry...it's Larnell. Please forgive me!

26th August 2011, 20:51	#6 (permalink)
x42bn6 First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 西田麻衣の谷間. Being a nerd, geek and virgin Posts: 17,358

26th August 2011, 21:39	#7 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Cracking little player. As is Lingard. Clearly long term projects, but who knows..

2nd September 2011, 22:09	#9 (permalink)
Ubik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,368	Always looked like a CM, was under the impression he was just playing wide right because we needed one and we had Pogba, Tunnicliffe and Morrison central? Same goes with Lingard.

2nd September 2011, 22:37	#10 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	Yep Ubik. A c mid player filling in wide but very useful there. Lingard is probably best behind the striker.

6th September 2011, 09:46	#11 (permalink)
gooDevil First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Kids are the Future ✹ Posts: 10,730	I thought he looked really good on the wing myself, where he could use his speed and agility and his small size wouldn't be much of a liability. His crossing looked quite good as well, though of course he can utilize that all over the field. Especially with Pogba, Morrison, Petrucci and Tunnicliffe all looking like they're heading for a chance in midfield for United, seems like he'd have a better chance elsewhere. Though I'm sure the coaches know best. Always good to work on your defending, anyway.

6th September 2011, 17:43	#17 (permalink)
CLK_FPC First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ★I Be That Pretty Motherfucker...☆ Posts: 7,402	He's tenacious but nowhere near as physical or imposing. Very classy and entertaining a player but I just don't see it. Hope he has a future he because he is one of the players that silently gets the job done without getting the praise others do.

21st September 2011, 17:46	#18 (permalink)
gooDevil First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Kids are the Future ✹ Posts: 10,730	Size in midfield is nice, but it's hardly a reason to write off a player as a midfielder, especially as we've had the brilliant and relatively small Paul Scholes in our team for so long. Playing different positions is much more common at lower levels, though we also just saw Berbatov, Carrick and Park play in central defense. Great to see him get his debut, anyway, too bad Fryers went off 5 minutes after he came on, so his last 10 minutes was with 10 men. His first pass was a backheel, so there's certainly no lack of confidence, and you could see his speed and acceleration is great. Has a footballing brain unlike SWP, so I don't care for that comparison.

21st September 2011, 18:04	#19 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	I'll make a prediction for the laugh.... Cole will play more 1st team game for us than Tunnicliffe.

21st September 2011, 18:06	#20 (permalink)
Ubik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,368	They weren't writing him off as a central midfielder, they were saying that he wouldn't be one in the Tunnicliffe mould.

21st September 2011, 19:13	#22 (permalink)
Ubik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,368	Sorry for not being clearer there Deco, that was in reply to gooDevil's first sentence rather than you (your post appeared whilst I was writing mine).

21st September 2011, 22:43	#24 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,438	As Barca has shown repeatedly, size in midfield matters little. It's awareness and on the ball ability that is key.

22nd September 2011, 09:32	#25 (permalink)
greater wall Youth Team Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 407	I always enjoy watching him. Classy player, good technique and bright. I hope he gets a lot more games and progresses to the first team.

22nd September 2011, 19:02	#26 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	Larnell Cole interview from MUTV: 'I'm an attacking midfielder' Signed for United when he was 9, first kicked a ball at 7. 'I was doing the soccer schools at primary school, they asked me to go the cliff, then some six week trials and then signed me' Hero - Zidane Players you're similar too - I like to look at the smaller players as I'm small so Xavi & Iniesta Strengths - My quick feet What makes you stand out - My pace and quick feet Aims for the season - Play as many games as I can for the reserves and see how I do Aim for career - A long career obviously playing at United, or if not another Premiership team In 5 seasons time - Playing hopefully here or another Premiership team Good about football - Just playing..I just love playing. Bad about football - Probably the way footballers are stereotyped sometimes Best mate at United - Probably Jesse (Lingard), I've known him a long time and I just get on with him

22nd September 2011, 21:58	#27 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Speaking of Lingard; any news on his injury?

2nd December 2011, 16:34	#31 (permalink)
forevrared Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,973	Interesting bit about the family being attacked by acid, but I'm not sure why Paul Scholes is talking about Afghanistan.

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Red Dreams First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Thunder Road to Old Trafford Posts: 23,454

6th December 2011, 11:29	#33 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,612	In the Basel squad.

6th December 2011, 14:18	#35 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Excellent news....Love to see his instincts tested at a higher level

6th December 2011, 17:06	#37 (permalink)
ArmchairCritic First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I am not a liberator. Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves. Posts: 6,389	Good experience for the lad, if I remember correctly Welbeck travelled with the squad to Moscow in 2008 and woke up late the morning after and nearly missed the flight back.

12th January 2012, 13:56	#39 (permalink)
CLK_FPC First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ★I Be That Pretty Motherfucker...☆ Posts: 7,402

12th January 2012, 13:59	#40 (permalink)
ArmchairCritic First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I am not a liberator. Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves. Posts: 6,389	Ha nice to see someone heeded my advice, hopefully Olly comes through with the GIF soon.