Nani

Ruud10 · 12th January 2013, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sixpence

He is going to be a great option off the bench tomorrow.

Giggs or Nani...that's the question.

The case for Giggs is strong. He delivered that delicious pass to RvP but he came off the bench. I don't see Giggs having the legs to 90 v fool, but I don't see Nani being 90 minutes fit either. I say keep Giggs in the back pocket until we need him. A fresh Nani should be able to school fool's fullbacks, at least for 45 minutes. Better to jump on these fukks early with some Nani for the main course and then finish them off with Giggs for the dessert.

Gaeilge · 13th January 2013, 12:12

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Originally Posted by Ash_G

I think it's been really over blown how miss Nani has been, I mean even last season with a lot of people saying he was average he still matched Valencia for actual output, so whilst he might not always have been playing his best he was still producing. He's not been as consistent as we would like and that is something he should address but he's still been reliable numbers wise.

No denying that pal. He continuously had good figures the past few years. Nobody gonna argue his case mo r e than me..ive always been a massive admirer. He has been well below average in his latest outings though. Saying that, 1 good performance and everybody will be jizzing lol

LARulz · 13th January 2013, 12:21

The one thing Nani does when being on the pitch he takes a couple defenders with him and that gives people like Valencia so much more space to play in. When we play Young or someone else out wide on the left they drift in and sort of mark themselves out a lot.

zain · 13th January 2013, 16:37

Wondering why he wasn't on the bench..

prateik · 13th January 2013, 16:39

Back after a long layoff. Will probably be eased back in. Might get minutes in the FA cup.

Van Piorsing · 13th January 2013, 16:42

SAF won't let him play until he's convinced, he's ready - 100%.

No worries.

Name Changed · 13th January 2013, 19:12

I'd expect to see him get some game time against West Ham. He'll have a great option to have towards the end of the season.

Cantona'sCollar · 13th January 2013, 19:28

Can't wait to have him back. He is the only player in our squad who can do what he does.

Sixpence · 13th January 2013, 19:29

Ok, Wednesday will surely be the time where it is proved that Nani is still alive, because I'm unconvinced.

Amir · 13th January 2013, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Cantona'sCollar

Can't wait to have him back. He is the only player in our squad who can do what he does.

Naa. Plenty of our lads can annoy us as hell.

Cantona'sCollar · 13th January 2013, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Amir

Naa. Plenty of our lads can annoy us as hell.

None as much as him!

adamwest · 15th January 2013, 18:56

Guardian saying he will take part tomorrow.

Carl · 15th January 2013, 18:57

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Originally Posted by adamwest

Guardian saying he will take part tomorrow.

Fergie said he will play.

McGrathsipan · 15th January 2013, 18:59

lovely
be great if he plays well too, with young out this weekend by the looks of it

Ruud10 · 15th January 2013, 19:20

I'm really glad to see Nani come back. It's been too long.

Crackers · 15th January 2013, 23:02

Great to see him back, hopefully the extended break did him good.
Can't wait to see him back, what he brings to the wings is far more "incisive" for lack of a better word.

If he finds his form soon, he'll be immense. I'm a little over optimistic about him, probably as I'm slightly tipsy.Hopefully he proves me right.

Tomuś · 15th January 2013, 23:05

Chuffed with the news.

I'm always right · 15th January 2013, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Crackers

If he finds his form soon, he'll be immense.

Just imagine if he and Valencia can find form now for the run-in, for a team that plays so much through the wingers we've been massively hampered this season with the crap form of Young, Nani (before injury) and Valencia. Getting these 2 into form would send us into overdrive!

Brightonian · 15th January 2013, 23:23

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Originally Posted by I'm always right

Just imagine if he and Valencia can find form now for the run-in, for a team that plays so much through the wingers we've been massively hampered this season with the crap form of Young, Nani (before injury) and Valencia. Getting these 2 into form would send us into overdrive!

I wouldn't hold your breath for Valencia. He's showing no signs as of yet.

I'm always right · 15th January 2013, 23:39

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Originally Posted by Brightonian

I wouldn't hold your breath for Valencia. He's showing no signs as of yet.

Maybe the good form of another winger will drive him on though. As I said in the Valencia thread, I thought he was fine against Liverpool, not great, not bad.

ninety · 16th January 2013, 04:11

Rapt that he'll be involved. I really see him combining well with Kagawa. They both like moving the ball on quickly and playing a direct game. Nani provides something completely different to Young and Valencia who are a lot more predictable. Though I'm not holding my breath though that he'll be anywhere near top form. Hopefully by February he can get himself in decent touch. Can't believe the amount of fans that had written him off as well. Pays not to pay attention to the newspapers too much.

coolredwine · 16th January 2013, 05:05

I hope he has had some sense knocked into him during this weirdly long lay off. Hope he comes out having a point to prove. Will do him well.

M160RA · 16th January 2013, 06:24

I think Nani is a wonderful player, and I really hope there isn't a grain of truth to all the rumors about him leaving. He can be hit or miss at times, but he's one of the few players in the squad that are capable of producing moments of sheer class that can win games.

Anduin · 16th January 2013, 10:16

SAF on Nani (and Rooney)

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SAF to MUTV: 'Wayne coming back is good news. He's been training for a week and looking good. Nani...is really looking very good.'

Sounds encouraging. I'm half expecting a great comeback, half expecting a below-par performance due to being out for so long. Still great to have one more option back

Goooose · 16th January 2013, 10:35

Did Fergie confirm Nani would be involved tonight, or is it just that comment above? I reckon we definitely need him at the weekend, that's going to be a very tough game.

Anduin · 16th January 2013, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Goooose

Did Fergie confirm Nani would be involved tonight, or is it just that comment above? I reckon we definitely need him at the weekend, that's going to be a very tough game.

from manutd.com

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Rooney and Nani looking sharp

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Wayne Rooney and Nani are both impressing in training ahead of their return to action against West Ham on Wednesday night.

The attacking duo will play in the FA Cup third-round replay and increase the options open to the boss at a busy time for the club.

Rooney has been out since the draw at Swansea before Christmas while Nani's last appearance was 15 games ago in Braga. Sir Alex also hinted that Javier Hernandez and Antonio Valencia appear primed to complete the front-four positions.

"Both [Rooney and Nani] will play," confirmed the boss to MUTV. "Both are fit.

"[There's] Chicha and Antonio, we've got a strong squad, you know. There won't be many changes really. Wayne coming back is good news. He's been training for a week and looking good. As for Nani, he came back from his spell abroad [having a break in Dubai] and is really looking very good. So I'm fine and will play a strong team."

Thisistheone · 16th January 2013, 10:42

Can't wait to see Nani back in action. We've basically played the whole season without him in form. Look out City & Madrid.

-----------RvP
Kagawa-Rooney-Nani
---Cleverley-Carrick

Goooose · 16th January 2013, 10:56

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Originally Posted by Anduin

from manutd.com

Nice one.

Ish84045 · 16th January 2013, 11:16

Cina · 16th January 2013, 11:26

It's funny the amount of praise he's been getting in this thread after not playing for two months. I wonder how long that'll last when people see him in action again

Jaybezia · 16th January 2013, 11:29

Certain posters are very easily swayed unfortunately...harder to miss something when its not needed, but when you are desperate for it.. with our other wingers being subdued recently, I think it's more optimism, but I for one have always rated Nani very highly

kouroux · 16th January 2013, 11:37

How does Nani perform in the few matches following a return from injury in general ? I mean does it take him a long time like Rooney to reach a very good level ? I honestly don't remember

Brightonian · 16th January 2013, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouroux

How does Nani perform in the few matches following a return from injury in general ? I mean does it take him a long time like Rooney to reach a very good level ? I honestly don't remember

I remember both normal recoveries - a slow match or two but a gradual return to form - and explosive returns to action where he looked as good as he ever has.

Hectic · 16th January 2013, 11:43

From memory he isn't like Valencia who generally responds excellently after coming back from injury, usually takes a few games to hit form, but I've got a good feeling about his return.

Goooose · 16th January 2013, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cina

It's funny the amount of praise he's been getting in this thread after not playing for two months. I wonder how long that'll last when people see him in action again

I'm trying to be optimistic about it. He annoys me more than any other United player ever has, but if he comes back and is hits some good form, we should destroy a lot of the opposition.

Forevergiggs · 16th January 2013, 12:05

The excitement is largely because Valencia has been largely shit this season and our wing play has taken over from the midfield in the zombie department. They have let us down this season, especially for a team that heavily depends on it's wingers for it's attacking play. Young has been the most consistent but he is hardly a "can pull the rabbit out of the hat" player. The exuberance due Nani's comeback is more hope than praise.

I highly doubt that he would have developed his brain under the Dubai sun though I sincerely wish he can rediscover his 2010 form. His fitness and form could be crucial in our cup runs.

Rooney in Paris · 16th January 2013, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Cina

It's funny the amount of praise he's been getting in this thread after not playing for two months. I wonder how long that'll last when people see him in action again

It's the Lucas Leiva paradox.

I think Nani will have a blinder this evening and go on a great run of form through the next weeks, which is great ahead of the clash with Real.

Jimy_Hills_Chin · 16th January 2013, 12:33

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Originally Posted by Rooney in Paris

It's the Lucas Leiva paradox.

I think Nani will have a blinder this evening and go on a great run of form through the next weeks, which is great ahead of the clash with Real.

Nani won our internal player of the season award in a title winning season. There is a reason why so many of us have a great deal of affection for him. He is capable of brilliance and, in the past, he has shown it consistently over a season.

CapeTownRed · 16th January 2013, 12:40

People are making out as if Nani's never achieved anything with this club. Being optimistic about his return is a perfectly normal response.

It's more than reasonable to Expect that he goes back to being one of the best wingers in the league, as he has been for the past few seasons. His stats, even from last season when he wasn't at his very best, support that. We all Hope that he'll return to his 2010 form, which made him one of the most potent attacking weapons on the planet.

Colin129 · 16th January 2013, 12:42

The quotes coming from SAF appear to be extremely positive.

It would appear that there were some issues last year & also it would appear that SAF has handled him well, given him plenty of time to think about his position whilst he as out injured & now appears to be very happy with his progress. It appears he may have had a crisis of confidence or something & now he has hopefully got his head to together & will kick on.

That's how it appears to me anyway.

Appears.

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13th January 2013, 12:21	#9963 (permalink)
LARulz First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,186	The one thing Nani does when being on the pitch he takes a couple defenders with him and that gives people like Valencia so much more space to play in. When we play Young or someone else out wide on the left they drift in and sort of mark themselves out a lot.

13th January 2013, 16:37	#9964 (permalink)
zain Believe Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Only around where Top Reds are! Posts: 3,701	Wondering why he wasn't on the bench..

13th January 2013, 16:39	#9965 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 23,415	Back after a long layoff. Will probably be eased back in. Might get minutes in the FA cup.

13th January 2013, 16:42	#9966 (permalink)
Van Piorsing Lost his light sabre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Polska Posts: 11,057	SAF won't let him play until he's convinced, he's ready - 100%. No worries.

13th January 2013, 19:12	#9967 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 22,087	I'd expect to see him get some game time against West Ham. He'll have a great option to have towards the end of the season.

13th January 2013, 19:28	#9968 (permalink)
Cantona'sCollar Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE. Posts: 610	Can't wait to have him back. He is the only player in our squad who can do what he does.

13th January 2013, 19:29	#9969 (permalink)
Sixpence Erroneously Promoted Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: N.Wales Posts: 3,556	Ok, Wednesday will surely be the time where it is proved that Nani is still alive, because I'm unconvinced.

15th January 2013, 18:56	#9972 (permalink)
adamwest Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 805	Guardian saying he will take part tomorrow.

15th January 2013, 18:59	#9974 (permalink)
McGrathsipan First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jasmin Harmans is a Lasher! Posts: 11,630	lovely be great if he plays well too, with young out this weekend by the looks of it

15th January 2013, 19:20	#9975 (permalink)
Ruud10 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: California Posts: 4,277	I'm really glad to see Nani come back. It's been too long.

15th January 2013, 23:02	#9976 (permalink)
Crackers & Cheese Join Date: May 2012 Location: Crack Squad HQ Posts: 6,540	Great to see him back, hopefully the extended break did him good. Can't wait to see him back, what he brings to the wings is far more "incisive" for lack of a better word. If he finds his form soon, he'll be immense. I'm a little over optimistic about him, probably as I'm slightly tipsy.Hopefully he proves me right.

15th January 2013, 23:05	#9977 (permalink)
Tomuś Nani is crap, I tell you! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Świdnik Posts: 2,323	Chuffed with the news.

16th January 2013, 04:11	#9981 (permalink)
ninety Youth Team Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 433	Rapt that he'll be involved. I really see him combining well with Kagawa. They both like moving the ball on quickly and playing a direct game. Nani provides something completely different to Young and Valencia who are a lot more predictable. Though I'm not holding my breath though that he'll be anywhere near top form. Hopefully by February he can get himself in decent touch. Can't believe the amount of fans that had written him off as well. Pays not to pay attention to the newspapers too much.

16th January 2013, 05:05	#9982 (permalink)
coolredwine First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Delhi/Bangalore, India Posts: 5,809	I hope he has had some sense knocked into him during this weirdly long lay off. Hope he comes out having a point to prove. Will do him well.

16th January 2013, 06:24	#9983 (permalink)
M160RA First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,079	I think Nani is a wonderful player, and I really hope there isn't a grain of truth to all the rumors about him leaving. He can be hit or miss at times, but he's one of the few players in the squad that are capable of producing moments of sheer class that can win games.

16th January 2013, 10:35	#9985 (permalink)
Goooose First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: lumbering forward, like a tree in shorts Posts: 7,052	Did Fergie confirm Nani would be involved tonight, or is it just that comment above? I reckon we definitely need him at the weekend, that's going to be a very tough game.

16th January 2013, 10:42	#9987 (permalink)
Thisistheone Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,921	Can't wait to see Nani back in action. We've basically played the whole season without him in form. Look out City & Madrid. -----------RvP Kagawa-Rooney-Nani ---Cleverley-Carrick

16th January 2013, 11:16	#9989 (permalink)
Ish84045 raisa84045 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: "It's Carrick, you knowwww..." Posts: 4,539

16th January 2013, 11:26	#9990 (permalink)
Cina Love Nani, Hate Ando Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Bandwagon Posts: 24,112	It's funny the amount of praise he's been getting in this thread after not playing for two months. I wonder how long that'll last when people see him in action again

16th January 2013, 11:29	#9991 (permalink)
Jaybezia lol Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ℗© Posts: 4,720	Certain posters are very easily swayed unfortunately...harder to miss something when its not needed, but when you are desperate for it.. with our other wingers being subdued recently, I think it's more optimism, but I for one have always rated Nani very highly

16th January 2013, 11:37	#9992 (permalink)
kouroux No Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 32,557	How does Nani perform in the few matches following a return from injury in general ? I mean does it take him a long time like Rooney to reach a very good level ? I honestly don't remember

16th January 2013, 11:43	#9994 (permalink)
Hectic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mike Phelan WILL kill you. Posts: 64,824	From memory he isn't like Valencia who generally responds excellently after coming back from injury, usually takes a few games to hit form, but I've got a good feeling about his return.

16th January 2013, 12:05	#9996 (permalink)
Forevergiggs Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gypsy Posts: 3,216	The excitement is largely because Valencia has been largely shit this season and our wing play has taken over from the midfield in the zombie department. They have let us down this season, especially for a team that heavily depends on it's wingers for it's attacking play. Young has been the most consistent but he is hardly a "can pull the rabbit out of the hat" player. The exuberance due Nani's comeback is more hope than praise. I highly doubt that he would have developed his brain under the Dubai sun though I sincerely wish he can rediscover his 2010 form. His fitness and form could be crucial in our cup runs.

16th January 2013, 12:40	#9999 (permalink)
CapeTownRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 963	People are making out as if Nani's never achieved anything with this club. Being optimistic about his return is a perfectly normal response. It's more than reasonable to Expect that he goes back to being one of the best wingers in the league, as he has been for the past few seasons. His stats, even from last season when he wasn't at his very best, support that. We all Hope that he'll return to his 2010 form, which made him one of the most potent attacking weapons on the planet.

16th January 2013, 12:42	#10000 (permalink)
Colin129 Role model Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aliens are in control of my tagline & location, but they'll never take me alive! Posts: 16,335	The quotes coming from SAF appear to be extremely positive. It would appear that there were some issues last year & also it would appear that SAF has handled him well, given him plenty of time to think about his position whilst he as out injured & now appears to be very happy with his progress. It appears he may have had a crisis of confidence or something & now he has hopefully got his head to together & will kick on. That's how it appears to me anyway. Appears.