Oliver Norwood

datura · 5th December 2009, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Striker10

yes, a central defender playing in midfield but evans still get's forward from time to time

No, Evans is a central midfielder who has played in defence to cover when we had a defensive shortage.

MUFC07 · 7th December 2009, 20:46

I didn't know anything about him to be honest until I saw that FK video. Does he have a chance?

x42bn6 · 7th December 2009, 20:47

Too early to tell, just like most of our kids.

Striker10 · 7th December 2009, 22:22

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Originally Posted by datura

No, Evans is a central midfielder who has played in defence to cover when we had a defensive shortage.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={586F3BDA-BAD0-484E-AA1B-C0464DF06DF7}&section=playerProfile&teamid=435&bio id=92010

don't really matter does it? With the talent coming through, I don't think cory (should he make it) will make it in midfield but you never know obviously

x42bn6 · 7th December 2009, 22:26

Evans played a lot more in defence last season but is a midfielder at heart. I think he mentioned he wanted to play more in midfield as it would showcase more of his talents.

Striker10 · 7th December 2009, 22:33

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Originally Posted by x42bn6

Evans played a lot more in defence last season but is a midfielder at heart. I think he mentioned he wanted to play more in midfield as it would showcase more of his talents.

If you look at the midfielders we have coming through it's scarey. We've seen with many players and now cleverly, you might have 2/3 positions. Wasn't he originally a full back?

Evan a defender, he's a midfielder and one week he might even be a striker. So we can say he's like o'shea and fletcher in some respects

They're just kids trying to find themselves. The only thing i'd say, we have a crazy number of talented midfielders coming through

MUFC07 · 7th December 2009, 22:50

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Originally Posted by x42bn6

Too early to tell, just like most of our kids.

True that. I'm looking forward to hear more of him.

datura · 7th December 2009, 23:20

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Originally Posted by x42bn6

Evans played a lot more in defence last season but is a midfielder at heart. I think he mentioned he wanted to play more in midfield as it would showcase more of his talents.

He did, but it was the first time he'd played there if I remember an interview with him and although he enjoyed it he saw his future in midfield.

I'm assuming he must also be injured otherwise he'd be in the squad.

CLK_FPC · 8th December 2009, 16:45

Well here it is, if there is anything I need to change let me know:

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During the latest bout of international games, Sky Sports News took time to focus on a player from Northern Ireland’s u21 team. The following day with the channel’s praise still ringing in his ears, Ollie Norwood produced a moment of magic against Czech Republic. Already threatening with an earlier effort Norwood whipped a spectacular free kick past the Czech keeper as Northern Ireland, 2-0 down, attempted to mount a comeback in the u21 European Championship qualifier.

Despite losing the game 2-1, Norwood’s free kick stole the headlines and the following Sunday, the News of The World ran a piece on the 18 year old as Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington, hailed him as a genius.

“He is going to be a very good player,” predicts Worthington. “What he can do with the ball from free-kicks is remarkable.”

His remarkable ability in dead ball situations and his delivery in general have inevitably drawn comparisons with another former United dead ball specialist but Norwood is quick to distance himself from comparisons with David Beckham. Although admitting that he does practise his free kicks as Beckham did (like a good professional should) the English born Northern Ireland international is concentrating on improving all aspects of his game and not letting the comparisons or fame go to his head,

“I just want to keep playing to the best of my ability, I’ve been involved with United since I was seven so I have been lucky.”

In 2007 Norwood was one of the youngest first year scholars to be taken on by United and his performances for the academy as well as his 9 goals in the 2008-2009 season saw him propelled into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reserve side where he is more than holding his own in a talented midfield.

He has a confidence in his ability that belies his tender years thus he tries the unexpected, and in doing so, can create moments of magic.

There is more to his game than just set pieces, he is intelligent and has a good range of passing to compliment this. And if the situation calls for it, he doesn’t mind getting stuck in. His coach at u18 level Paul McGuiness is a firm believer in the youngster’s talents and claims he has ‘the ability to change games’, as he can score goals as well as create them.

Norwood is part of a contingent of talented Northern Irish youngsters coming through Old Trafford along with the Evans brothers, Craig Cathcart and young keeper Conor Devlin. And as part of the United party that travels to Germany seeking a point against Wolfsburg to ensure qualification as group leaders, don’t be surprised if Ollie Norwood is the name on everyone’s lips on Wednesday morning.

‘The Boy Has Got Skills’ – Man United’s Oliver Norwood | FootballFanCast.com

Decotron · 8th December 2009, 16:49

Nice work CLK

Girish II · 2nd March 2010, 21:07

Just bagged his second for Northern Ireland U-21s against San Marino U-21s

x42bn6 · 2nd March 2010, 21:10

Anyone know how he scored his first?

x42bn6 · 2nd March 2010, 21:16

3 extra minutes. Helpful for those on TV because there's no clock.

x42bn6 · 2nd March 2010, 21:21

FT: San Marino Under-21s 0-3 Northern Ireland Under-21s

Easy stuff, San Marino Under-21s were horrible.

x42bn6 · 4th March 2010, 17:43

1st and 3rd goals.

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7th December 2009, 20:46	#42 (permalink)
MUFC07 First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mexico City. "I'm looking for abstract ways of expressing reality, abstract forms that will enlighten my own mistery" Eric Cantona Posts: 7,224	I didn't know anything about him to be honest until I saw that FK video. Does he have a chance?

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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	Too early to tell, just like most of our kids.

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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	Evans played a lot more in defence last season but is a midfielder at heart. I think he mentioned he wanted to play more in midfield as it would showcase more of his talents.

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Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Nice work CLK

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Girish II First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karaoke Posts: 7,418	Just bagged his second for Northern Ireland U-21s against San Marino U-21s

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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	Anyone know how he scored his first?

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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	3 extra minutes. Helpful for those on TV because there's no clock.

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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	FT: San Marino Under-21s 0-3 Northern Ireland Under-21s Easy stuff, San Marino Under-21s were horrible.

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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	1st and 3rd goals.