Will Keane

samabachan · 8th October 2010, 21:35

What are people's thoughts on him? Looked like a rising star last season but seems to have gone very quiet this season - has he scored any yet? What do people think the reason for it might be?

datura · 8th October 2010, 21:41

He scored the winning penalty v Blackburn.

I think he's played almost constant football for the past year and may be in need of a break. He's been playing a bit deeper with the form of Cofie and has played well, just not up to the levels of last season.

Escobar · 9th October 2010, 00:20

Maybe 2nd season syndrome. I am sure he will get much better coming December

Striker10 · 9th October 2010, 09:14

His general play is good because he's a good player but I think its flowing through Cofie at the minute. A lot of people would have expected Cofie to have done what he's doing this season, last season but for whatever reason it didn't click

Keane is doing fine but when your a striker people look at the goals and obviously they're not falling his way yet. Collectively though it is often tough to focus solely on a player because we're 'blessed' with talent' at the minute.

If none of King, Cofie or Keane make it? Something is very wrong. Keane on his days a tremendous player but we can say that about the others and quiet patches don't distract from that - it's all character building and growing up at this stage.

PS18 · 9th October 2010, 11:15

Think he has been a bit off-key this season, not so much in terms of goals but just his touch, his link-up play, they've not quite been up to the standards of last season. Nothing to really be concerned about, young players go through peaks and troughs of form.

CLK_FPC · 9th October 2010, 11:28

It's not often you see a team with both strikers in form, we're seeing it in the first team with Rooney and Berbatov.
Cofie is in fine form and as it was said before he is being played closer to goal with Keane in a deeper role. There is a lot of the season left at both reserve and academy level so give it a couple weeks and he may strike the rich vein of form that he was in last term.

datura · 9th October 2010, 11:34

Scored another pen away at Stoke today.

Maybe a few goals (preferably in open play) and he gets a bit of confidence and gets back to last season's form.

Legendz · 9th October 2010, 11:49

Scored again apparently.

CLK_FPC · 9th October 2010, 12:00

yup has 2 and Cofie 1

lysglimt · 9th October 2010, 12:09

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Originally Posted by CLK_FPC

yup has 2 and Cofie 1

whats the score ?

Elliott · 9th October 2010, 12:29

4-0, Pogba with the 4th.

Pogue Mahone · 9th October 2010, 16:43

Good stuff. Here's hoping he goes on a bit of a run.

Any chance sambachan could start a thread about Wayne Rooney?

lysglimt · 9th October 2010, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Good stuff. Here's hoping he goes on a bit of a run.

Any chance sambachan could start a thread about Wayne Rooney?

Why stop there ? Start one for each first team player

Pogue Mahone · 15th October 2010, 12:58

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Originally Posted by datura

Their coach was moaning about the penalty decision and ended up getting sent from the dugout, looked a clear trip on Keane though.

Great work from Michael Keane for Cofie's goal and a fantastic bit of individual skill and finish by Will Keane for the 3rd. Pogba's was a screamer.

Two more goals and an assist yesterday.

This could be the thread that kick-starts his season.

If only the Rooney one could have a similar effect...

Decotron · 15th October 2010, 13:07

Will should be more like his bro and declare for Ireland!!!

Mitch Conor · 15th October 2010, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Will should be more like his bro and declare for Ireland!!!

remember reading last year that the brother only declared for Ireland cause he wasn't good enough at the time for england, and it was felt the exposure to the international setup and further football would benefit him - seemingly he still plans on playing for England like his brother.

datura · 15th October 2010, 14:23

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Two more goals and an assist yesterday.

This could be the thread that kick-starts his season.

If only the Rooney one could have a similar effect...

The bit of skill for his goal was fantastic, flicked it over the head of the defender and then volleyed it into the bottom corner, hopefully Girish will be able to put the highlights up.

cj_sparky · 15th October 2010, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Mitch Conor

remember reading last year that the brother only declared for Ireland cause he wasn't good enough at the time for england, and it was felt the exposure to the international setup and further football would benefit him - seemingly he still plans on playing for England like his brother.

Michael seems to have got taller and come on well in the last year.

datura · 15th October 2010, 16:07

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Originally Posted by cj_sparky

Michael seems to have got taller and come on well in the last year.

He's got an extremely important role in the team to provide the width as we are not playing with natural wingers this season since Ajose and Brady have moved up to the Reserves. He's been extremely impressive in recent games and been a good source of chances. He looks a bit ungainly, but seems quite skilful and is his movement is very good.

Decotron · 15th October 2010, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Mitch Conor

remember reading last year that the brother only declared for Ireland cause he wasn't good enough at the time for england, and it was felt the exposure to the international setup and further football would benefit him - seemingly he still plans on playing for England like his brother.

hopefully Paul Green and Robbie Keane's leadership qualities can change his mind....

samabachan · 16th October 2010, 13:10

ANOTHER 2 goals today, I think my work here is done peeps

Striker10 · 16th October 2010, 15:09

one was a pen

but they all count. Gutted we didn't get to see Cofie and Keane up top today as they're both in form now but wasn't to be. Keanes first was a very good goal touching it by the goalkeeper ans sliding it in cooly

Red Dreams · 25th November 2010, 15:09

No, not that one. William Keane, a local lad and great prospect for United fans.

As the plot thickens for Man Utd’s striking situation, Will Keane could be the long-term answer. Only 17, the academy prospect has impressed in the Reserve teams and at under 17 and under 18 level.

As a second striker, it may be a little much to say that this wonderkid could be the new Rooney, but he has shown a goal scoring capability at youth level and is comfortable on the ball. He can create chances and make space for himself and others, and is a seemingly natural finisher.

After signing professional forms, he has quickly progressed into one of Fergie’s hottest prospects. And, he has shown a knack for scoring against Man City, always useful.

With Rooney still not back to his best form, the transfer rumours surrounding Dimitar Berbatov getting ever more common, and interest and loan enquiries being made for Federico Macheda, a lot of pressure has fallen on Javier Hernandez’s shoulders.

Should Sir Alex blood this youngster and create a new hero? Or should he wait but possibly run the risk of this talent being squandered? Keane is certainly a name that fans love at Old Trafford, so let’s see him…

Keane To Rule Again At Old Trafford?? | The Transfer Tavern | Where football transfer rumours fly or die!

I am really excited by all I am hearing about this lad.

Can those who see the youth teams comment on his development?

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 25th November 2010, 15:12

A Berbatov/Sheringham type in the making.

Red Dreams · 25th November 2010, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

A Berbatov/Sheringham type in the making.

good to know. Intelligent players like that are always a joy to watch.

Maciek · 25th November 2010, 15:29

I would rather see Macheda with another striker (not Obertan).

Kiko's going to be a great player, but he has to play with Berbatov or Hernandez.

I'm obviously writing about our sixth match in Champions League against Valencia. Keane is in our Euro squad, isn't he?

Red Dreams · 25th November 2010, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Maciek

I would rather see Macheda with another striker (not Obertan).

Kiko's going to be a great player, but he has to play with Berbatov or Hernandez.

I'm obviously writing about our sixth match in Champions League against Valencia. Keane is in our Euro squad, isn't he?

really??

who knows he may come on against Valencia.

Maciek · 25th November 2010, 16:12

I remember when Macheda came on the pitch against Villa that day. He's 19 days younger than me, but Keane?! 1,5 year.

Elliott · 25th November 2010, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Red Dreams

Keane To Rule Again At Old Trafford?? | The Transfer Tavern | Where football transfer rumours fly or die!

Writing something so shit about someone so good is no mean feat.

Alex · 25th November 2010, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maciek

I would rather see Macheda with another striker (not Obertan).

Kiko's going to be a great player, but he has to play with Berbatov or Hernandez.

I'm obviously writing about our sixth match in Champions League against Valencia. Keane is in our Euro squad, isn't he?

I think Welbeck is going to progress much farther than Kiko, who I think could become a good 3rd striker, it seems he plays better as a sub than a starter

Maciek · 25th November 2010, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Alex

I think Welbeck is going to progress much farther than Kiko, who I think could become a good 3rd striker, it seems he plays better as a sub than a starter

But have we seen Macheda playing alongside a good striker since first minute this season?

Moston Red · 21st May 2011, 12:35

Hows he done this season?

Not been following the reserves much since I scrapped MUTV.

Got really high hopes for him personally.

esmufc12 · 21st May 2011, 12:36

Will Keane be a good player?

Striker10 · 21st May 2011, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moston Red

Hows he done this season?

Not been following the reserves much since I scrapped MUTV.

Got really high hopes for him personally.

He's done very well. Cofie started the season with a bang but got injured and Keane really started to find last seasons form. He's still the same size, but his link up play, his general play has been good and he's a goal scorer. I think he's got 14 or so goals this season but not entirely sure.

Virtuoso · 21st May 2011, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Striker10

He's done very well. Cofie started the season with a bang but got injured and Keane really started to find last seasons form. He's still the same size, but his link up play, his general play has been good and he's a goal scorer. I think he's got 14 or so goals this season but not entirely sure.

I was sure I heard something crazy like 20 goals in 19 starts the other day. Had a great season whatever the stats, a really clever player who reads the game very well for a young striker. Has clear areas that need improvement to reach the very top of the game but certainly looks promising so far.

lysglimt · 21st May 2011, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virtuoso

I was sure I heard something crazy like 20 goals in 19 starts the other day. Had a great season whatever the stats, a really clever player who reads the game very well for a young striker. Has clear areas that need improvement to reach the very top of the game but certainly looks promising so far.

Think the correct will be:

reserves 6 goals in 6+3 matches
U18s 15 goals in 13+3 matches

so 21 goals in 25 matches (6 as a sub)

Striker10 · 21st May 2011, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virtuoso

I was sure I heard something crazy like 20 goals in 19 starts the other day. Had a great season whatever the stats, a really clever player who reads the game very well for a young striker. Has clear areas that need improvement to reach the very top of the game but certainly looks promising so far.

thats probably it. i've not had mutv for months so have had to live with streams and bit part info. 20+ goals is a nice return. Him and cofie AND king...are all quality young strikers

samabachan · 21st May 2011, 19:24

hes had a lot of penalties though hasnt he? Seems that way in my mind at least

jb8521 · 3rd October 2011, 19:09

Scholes comparing him to Van Nistelrooy
Give Me Football

Inigo Montoya · 3rd October 2011, 19:38

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Originally Posted by jb8521

Scholes comparing him to Van Nistelrooy
Give Me Football

Not really but I see where the article is coming from!

He says he has similar qualities but I see Keane with also a touch of the Teddy Sheringham.

It seems almost inevitable when we produce a player like the Keanes,Morrisons,Pogba that they are compared to former greats.I only hope that they fulfil their obvious potential with Utd

8th October 2010, 21:35	#1 (permalink)
samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	Will Keane What are people's thoughts on him? Looked like a rising star last season but seems to have gone very quiet this season - has he scored any yet? What do people think the reason for it might be?

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Red Dreams First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Thunder Road to Old Trafford Posts: 23,454	Keane to rule at Old Trafford again? No, not that one. William Keane, a local lad and great prospect for United fans. As the plot thickens for Man Utd’s striking situation, Will Keane could be the long-term answer. Only 17, the academy prospect has impressed in the Reserve teams and at under 17 and under 18 level. As a second striker, it may be a little much to say that this wonderkid could be the new Rooney, but he has shown a goal scoring capability at youth level and is comfortable on the ball. He can create chances and make space for himself and others, and is a seemingly natural finisher. After signing professional forms, he has quickly progressed into one of Fergie’s hottest prospects. And, he has shown a knack for scoring against Man City, always useful. With Rooney still not back to his best form, the transfer rumours surrounding Dimitar Berbatov getting ever more common, and interest and loan enquiries being made for Federico Macheda, a lot of pressure has fallen on Javier Hernandez’s shoulders. Should Sir Alex blood this youngster and create a new hero? Or should he wait but possibly run the risk of this talent being squandered? Keane is certainly a name that fans love at Old Trafford, so let’s see him… Keane To Rule Again At Old Trafford?? \| The Transfer Tavern \| Where football transfer rumours fly or die! I am really excited by all I am hearing about this lad. Can those who see the youth teams comment on his development?

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8th October 2010, 21:41	#2 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	He scored the winning penalty v Blackburn. I think he's played almost constant football for the past year and may be in need of a break. He's been playing a bit deeper with the form of Cofie and has played well, just not up to the levels of last season.

9th October 2010, 00:20	#3 (permalink)
Escobar Poster originally known as Michel04 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: "Collar turned up, back straight, chest stuck out, he glided into the arena as if he owned the fucking place" Posts: 16,490	Maybe 2nd season syndrome. I am sure he will get much better coming December

9th October 2010, 09:14	#4 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13,348	His general play is good because he's a good player but I think its flowing through Cofie at the minute. A lot of people would have expected Cofie to have done what he's doing this season, last season but for whatever reason it didn't click Keane is doing fine but when your a striker people look at the goals and obviously they're not falling his way yet. Collectively though it is often tough to focus solely on a player because we're 'blessed' with talent' at the minute. If none of King, Cofie or Keane make it? Something is very wrong. Keane on his days a tremendous player but we can say that about the others and quiet patches don't distract from that - it's all character building and growing up at this stage.

9th October 2010, 11:15	#5 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 2,075	Think he has been a bit off-key this season, not so much in terms of goals but just his touch, his link-up play, they've not quite been up to the standards of last season. Nothing to really be concerned about, young players go through peaks and troughs of form.

9th October 2010, 11:28	#6 (permalink)
CLK_FPC First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ★I Be That Pretty Motherfucker...☆ Posts: 7,402	It's not often you see a team with both strikers in form, we're seeing it in the first team with Rooney and Berbatov. Cofie is in fine form and as it was said before he is being played closer to goal with Keane in a deeper role. There is a lot of the season left at both reserve and academy level so give it a couple weeks and he may strike the rich vein of form that he was in last term.

9th October 2010, 11:34	#7 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	Scored another pen away at Stoke today. Maybe a few goals (preferably in open play) and he gets a bit of confidence and gets back to last season's form.

9th October 2010, 11:49	#8 (permalink)
Legendz Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,030	Scored again apparently.

9th October 2010, 12:00	#9 (permalink)
CLK_FPC First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ★I Be That Pretty Motherfucker...☆ Posts: 7,402	yup has 2 and Cofie 1

9th October 2010, 12:29	#11 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	4-0, Pogba with the 4th.

9th October 2010, 16:43	#12 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,522	Good stuff. Here's hoping he goes on a bit of a run. Any chance sambachan could start a thread about Wayne Rooney?

15th October 2010, 13:07	#15 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Will should be more like his bro and declare for Ireland!!!

16th October 2010, 13:10	#21 (permalink)
samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	ANOTHER 2 goals today, I think my work here is done peeps

16th October 2010, 15:09	#22 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13,348	one was a pen but they all count. Gutted we didn't get to see Cofie and Keane up top today as they're both in form now but wasn't to be. Keanes first was a very good goal touching it by the goalkeeper ans sliding it in cooly

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Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,438	A Berbatov/Sheringham type in the making.

25th November 2010, 15:29	#26 (permalink)
Maciek Spit and Polish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 'Sometimes you look in a field and you see a cow and you think it's a better cow than the one you've got in your own field. It's a fact, right? And it never really works out that way. It’s probably the same cow and not as good as your own cow.' Posts: 9,135	I would rather see Macheda with another striker (not Obertan). Kiko's going to be a great player, but he has to play with Berbatov or Hernandez. I'm obviously writing about our sixth match in Champions League against Valencia. Keane is in our Euro squad, isn't he?

25th November 2010, 16:12	#28 (permalink)
Maciek Spit and Polish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 'Sometimes you look in a field and you see a cow and you think it's a better cow than the one you've got in your own field. It's a fact, right? And it never really works out that way. It’s probably the same cow and not as good as your own cow.' Posts: 9,135	I remember when Macheda came on the pitch against Villa that day. He's 19 days younger than me, but Keane?! 1,5 year.

21st May 2011, 12:35	#32 (permalink)
Moston Red Formerly Giggs1973 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,597	Hows he done this season? Not been following the reserves much since I scrapped MUTV. Got really high hopes for him personally.

21st May 2011, 12:36	#33 (permalink)
esmufc12 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,476	Will Keane be a good player?

21st May 2011, 19:24	#38 (permalink)
samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	hes had a lot of penalties though hasnt he? Seems that way in my mind at least

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jb8521 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Westmeath, Ireland Posts: 1,561	Scholes comparing him to Van Nistelrooy Give Me Football