Rafael

girish · 28th January 2012, 14:44

Did very well today.

evra · 28th January 2012, 14:46

He's the natural successor to Dani Alves.

R.Nilsson7 · 28th January 2012, 14:46

Our right side, him and Valencia were the only part of the team that was remotely threatening.

ha_rooney · 28th January 2012, 14:48

He should be RB for all our games, best choice and he links up with Valencia quite well.

Skywarden · 28th January 2012, 14:48

Motm performance.

amolbhatia100 · 28th January 2012, 14:50

He's amazing. His natural tackling ability is actually one of the very best in our team. One of those tacklers who wins the ball when you think he's unlikely to.

And he's crazy. Plain crazy.

JezChan · 28th January 2012, 15:04

If only the twins were made of tougher stuff to last the distance. Rafael was a delight to watch in his attack on the ball today.

wr8_utd · 28th January 2012, 15:07

He was our best right back last year and he'd be definite first choice for me if he wasn't so injury prone.

He's barely ever gotten a run of games since the game at Blackpool where he got injured?

mjs020294 · 28th January 2012, 15:08

he was brilliant today. Even the tackle/block that got him the yellow card was the right thing to do.

Sally Cinnamon · 28th January 2012, 15:16

Fucking unbelievable today. Brilliant performance.

Edmeiste · 28th January 2012, 15:18

very impressed with him today. hope he can remain relatively injury-free

Phil · 28th January 2012, 15:19

Great again today.

<3 Rafael..

Devil may care · 28th January 2012, 15:22

Unlucky to pick up a yellow in a game where the ref was avoiding cards, but otherwise was superb, his best performance this season.

kouroux · 28th January 2012, 15:27

Superb defensively.

MelvinYeo · 28th January 2012, 15:38

His courage was what impressed me the most. Liverpool players hacked him down on countless occaisions but he just got up without fuss. Some of his tackles were superb as well, he's mastering the art of brwning.

decorativeed · 3rd February 2012, 20:45

Quote:

RAFAEL ANSWERS FANS' QUESTIONS

Brazilian ace Rafael responded to some questions posed by fans for United Review, the matchday programme...

Who's the toughest winger you've faced since you came to England? - Shaun Birch.
I've faced a lot of hard players but I'd have to say Craig Bellamy. When I played against him a few years ago [when he was with Manchester City] it was very tough. He's so quick! And he never stops running, so you never get any rest. I had to be on top of my game against him. It was the same against Gareth Bale of Tottenham.

You've been at United now for four years. Does it feel that long? - Alice Osbourne.
Not really. When you stop and think about it, four years is a long time, but it feels like it's gone by in a flash. I've had an amazing time at this club and hope I'm here for much longer.

What's been your most memorable game in a United shirt so far? - Ieuan Evans.
I know we lost the game, but I scored my first goal for United against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. That was a great moment for me and I'll never forget that. I also have very fond memories of my debut, against Middlesbrough. I think the first time you do anything it's always memorable and playing at Old Trafford for the first time was a great experience.

That's odd as his debut was against Newcastle.

Brwned · 3rd February 2012, 20:51

He means his full debut obviously, walking out onto the pitch as a starter with the rest of the team must be a bit different to coming on as a late sub.

decorativeed · 3rd February 2012, 21:58

Ah, my poor memory had him starting that game alongside Frazier Campbell and a few other debutantes. Of course he was a sub.

mariachi-19 · 4th February 2012, 00:19

People crack a fat over the likes of Smalling and Jones and Cleverly, but he's every bit as special. If he remains injury free, he'll be best right back in the world within a few years.

Alwyn · 4th February 2012, 00:29

I was racking my brains trying to remember who the fuck Shaun Birch played for.

beardsleybob · 4th February 2012, 00:31

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Originally Posted by Alwyn

I was racking my brains trying to remember who the fuck Shaun Birch played for.

Same here

LARulz · 4th February 2012, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alwyn

I was racking my brains trying to remember who the fuck Shaun Birch played for.

Same.

Plechazunga · 4th February 2012, 00:45

Me too, in fact I'd already gone past that to the stage of convincing myself that I'd seen Birch a few times and yeah he was pretty handy

rocks13 · 4th February 2012, 00:50

Back in the real world Rafael is what he was 3 yrs ago, an enthusiastic tackler with great hair and a twin!

Snow · 4th February 2012, 00:52

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Me too, in fact I'd already gone past that to the stage of convincing myself that I'd seen Birch a few times and yeah he was pretty handy

This pick showed up when I googled Shaun Birch.

I'm always right · 4th February 2012, 00:54

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Originally Posted by rocks13

Back in the real world Rafael is what he was 3 yrs ago, an enthusiastic tackler with great hair and a twin!

More often than not I hate this place and the majority of posters here. If only I didn't have so much spare time on my hands.

Collina · 4th February 2012, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Me too, in fact I'd already gone past that to the stage of convincing myself that I'd seen Birch a few times and yeah he was pretty handy

He's got skills!

Cutch · 4th February 2012, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alwyn

I was racking my brains trying to remember who the fuck Shaun Birch played for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beardsleybob

Same here

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARulz

Same.

Me too

peterstorey · 4th February 2012, 01:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocks13

Back in the real world Rafael is what he was 3 yrs ago, an enthusiastic tackler with great hair and a twin!

Best right back in the league I was told.

mariachi-19 · 4th February 2012, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocks13

Back in the real world Rafael is what he was 3 yrs ago, an enthusiastic tackler with great hair and a twin!

Despite the first being simplistic bullshit, you've 2 our 3 right there. His positioning and tracking is alot better than it use to be, he's more efficient going forward and understands the concept of marking his man. He's alot better than he was 3 years ago. Every time he's played over the past month, he's upstaged Evra and that says alot given how good Evra has been at times.

Sean_RedDevil · 4th February 2012, 03:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alwyn

I was racking my brains trying to remember who the fuck Shaun Birch played for.

The same here

bsc · 5th February 2012, 16:50

Not being hyperbolic, but it's the best half I've seen him play.

Looked assured, less rash, strong in the tackle and his positioning looks much improved.

Keep it up please.

The_Red_Hope · 5th February 2012, 16:52

I hope we have the Rafael-Valencia combo for years to come. They are very good together.

amolbhatia100 · 5th February 2012, 16:54

Barring a few rash mistake every young defender is prone to make, he's fantastic when fit and has been so over the years. Shame about the injuries though. They're the only thing stopping from owning the right back position.

Now it would be nice if the other twin could stay fit for a bit to give Evra some competition.

JayWalker · 5th February 2012, 16:55

He's been absolutely amazing. Really hope he carries this on sans the injuries.

Hectic · 5th February 2012, 16:56

Insane first half from him, god damn he is good.

Maciek · 5th February 2012, 16:57

I don't remember Malouda doing anything, to be honest.

amolbhatia100 · 5th February 2012, 17:02

Thing about Rafael is barring the odd rash tackle he is IMO usually quality. It's just injuries that are holding him back. I rarely think of Rafael as a player I'm ever worried about in terms of performance levels. He might be over exuberant at times like any young defender (see Jones, Fabio etc) but his overall performance levels for me are usually excellent.

Edmeiste · 5th February 2012, 18:06

I think he was just about flawless today. I dont remember him missing a tackle. He was brilliant and he should start at RB from here on out. Excellent performance

Snow · 5th February 2012, 18:07

He was brilliant. How many tackles did he make? Didn't miss a single one. Very disappointed he got subbed.

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28th January 2012, 14:44	#401 (permalink)
girish I too love women...for their shoes. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kerala,India Posts: 10,659	Did very well today.

28th January 2012, 14:46	#402 (permalink)
evra First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right. Posts: 8,037	He's the natural successor to Dani Alves.

28th January 2012, 14:46	#403 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,440	Our right side, him and Valencia were the only part of the team that was remotely threatening.

28th January 2012, 14:48	#404 (permalink)
ha_rooney First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10,109	He should be RB for all our games, best choice and he links up with Valencia quite well.

28th January 2012, 14:48	#405 (permalink)
Skywarden Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lurking on the periphery of my vision Posts: 4,199	Motm performance.

28th January 2012, 14:50	#406 (permalink)
amolbhatia100 Has excellent taste in women Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: india Posts: 27,701	He's amazing. His natural tackling ability is actually one of the very best in our team. One of those tacklers who wins the ball when you think he's unlikely to. And he's crazy. Plain crazy.

28th January 2012, 15:04	#407 (permalink)
JezChan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,152	If only the twins were made of tougher stuff to last the distance. Rafael was a delight to watch in his attack on the ball today.

28th January 2012, 15:07	#408 (permalink)
wr8_utd 1st wr8_muppetry Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25,310	He was our best right back last year and he'd be definite first choice for me if he wasn't so injury prone. He's barely ever gotten a run of games since the game at Blackpool where he got injured?

28th January 2012, 15:08	#409 (permalink)
mjs020294 First Team Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ex-Pat in Florida Posts: 14,986	he was brilliant today. Even the tackle/block that got him the yellow card was the right thing to do.

28th January 2012, 15:16	#410 (permalink)
Sally Cinnamon First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I'm a blowfish. I'm a BLOWFISH, YEAH. Blowfishin' this up. Posts: 5,652	Fucking unbelievable today. Brilliant performance.

28th January 2012, 15:18	#411 (permalink)
Edmeiste First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a land far far away....playing Fifa Posts: 6,962	very impressed with him today. hope he can remain relatively injury-free

28th January 2012, 15:19	#412 (permalink)
Phil Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,665	Great again today. <3 Rafael..

28th January 2012, 15:22	#413 (permalink)
Devil may care First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,327	Unlucky to pick up a yellow in a game where the ref was avoiding cards, but otherwise was superb, his best performance this season.

28th January 2012, 15:27	#414 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 25,549	Superb defensively.

28th January 2012, 15:38	#415 (permalink)
MelvinYeo I'm only here for the post count Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 14,859	His courage was what impressed me the most. Liverpool players hacked him down on countless occaisions but he just got up without fuss. Some of his tackles were superb as well, he's mastering the art of brwning.

3rd February 2012, 20:51	#417 (permalink)
Brwned Poster of the year: 2010 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 33,938	He means his full debut obviously, walking out onto the pitch as a starter with the rest of the team must be a bit different to coming on as a late sub.

3rd February 2012, 21:58	#418 (permalink)
decorativeed First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chorlton Posts: 6,190	Ah, my poor memory had him starting that game alongside Frazier Campbell and a few other debutantes. Of course he was a sub.

4th February 2012, 00:19	#419 (permalink)
mariachi-19 First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I may be the devil, but i'm not a monster Posts: 12,596	People crack a fat over the likes of Smalling and Jones and Cleverly, but he's every bit as special. If he remains injury free, he'll be best right back in the world within a few years.

4th February 2012, 00:29	#420 (permalink)
Alwyn Got rid of his pee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: -) Posts: 11,642	I was racking my brains trying to remember who the fuck Shaun Birch played for.

4th February 2012, 00:45	#423 (permalink)
Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint, chairs and computers are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Where Albert Stubbins scored a diving header Posts: 47,728	Me too, in fact I'd already gone past that to the stage of convincing myself that I'd seen Birch a few times and yeah he was pretty handy

4th February 2012, 00:50	#424 (permalink)
rocks13 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,492	Back in the real world Rafael is what he was 3 yrs ago, an enthusiastic tackler with great hair and a twin!

5th February 2012, 16:50	#432 (permalink)
bsc First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Stretford End - 3103 Posts: 5,714	Not being hyperbolic, but it's the best half I've seen him play. Looked assured, less rash, strong in the tackle and his positioning looks much improved. Keep it up please.

5th February 2012, 16:52	#433 (permalink)
The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,440	I hope we have the Rafael-Valencia combo for years to come. They are very good together.

5th February 2012, 16:54	#434 (permalink)
amolbhatia100 Has excellent taste in women Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: india Posts: 27,701	Barring a few rash mistake every young defender is prone to make, he's fantastic when fit and has been so over the years. Shame about the injuries though. They're the only thing stopping from owning the right back position. Now it would be nice if the other twin could stay fit for a bit to give Evra some competition.

5th February 2012, 16:55	#435 (permalink)
JayWalker Ball Spotter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Still got the blues for you.. RIP The Loner. Hull City. Posts: 25,558	He's been absolutely amazing. Really hope he carries this on sans the injuries.

5th February 2012, 16:56	#436 (permalink)
Hectic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mike Phelan WILL kill you. Posts: 6,845	Insane first half from him, god damn he is good.

5th February 2012, 16:57	#437 (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 don't remember Malouda doing anything, to be honest.

5th February 2012, 17:02	#438 (permalink)
amolbhatia100 Has excellent taste in women Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: india Posts: 27,701	Thing about Rafael is barring the odd rash tackle he is IMO usually quality. It's just injuries that are holding him back. I rarely think of Rafael as a player I'm ever worried about in terms of performance levels. He might be over exuberant at times like any young defender (see Jones, Fabio etc) but his overall performance levels for me are usually excellent.

5th February 2012, 18:06	#439 (permalink)
Edmeiste First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a land far far away....playing Fifa Posts: 6,962	I think he was just about flawless today. I dont remember him missing a tackle. He was brilliant and he should start at RB from here on out. Excellent performance

5th February 2012, 18:07	#440 (permalink)
Snow First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I like turtles Posts: 12,315	He was brilliant. How many tackles did he make? Didn't miss a single one. Very disappointed he got subbed.