Welbeck not getting enough love here.
He's been great along with Mata and Herrera.
He's been great along with Mata and Herrera.
Manchester United vs LA Galaxy (Pre-season Friendly)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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Shaw has been fine, just looked too eager to play in Rooney at times, trying to force the play.
Valencia's problem is still the thinking time he needs, and his fear. We should maybe think about putting blinkers on him.
Valencia's problem is still the thinking time he needs, and his fear. We should maybe think about putting blinkers on him.
Yup. Shaw is probably just a little bit nervous. I think he's played just fine.
Not really, Fletcher and Mata have been equally dominant. All impressive though, our best players so far.
Herrera looks absolute class to me, maybe because he's class or maybe because we've lacked a half decent player in that position for the past how many years. He's first touch is just sex, almost glue like and his passing has been very good. He's constantly making runs into space off the ball and even when he doesn't have it he's screaming for it. Decent strike earlier in the game too mind. He looks world class, grant it we're playing LA Galaxy. Stick Vidal beside him now and watch the midfield 3 of Herrera, Vidal and Mata dominate!
Not seen much of Shaw, looks nervy though. Can't blame him though.
Not seen much of Shaw, looks nervy though. Can't blame him though.
Mata has been class and I think Welbeck has had a good half, Herrera also impressing in his debut and I think Fletcher has been solid in the deep CM role.
I don't know why you are all jizzing over Mata and Herrera.
I can't wait for Cleverley and Fellaini!
I can't wait for Cleverley and Fellaini!
Hows herrera looked so far?
Although against LA Galaxy, I've been extremely impressed with how we've looked in the first half, especially how its a new formation to the players. Our passing, movement and pressing off the ball have been fantastic, in my opinion.
I don't want to get too excited because it's only LA Galaxy, but the signs are certainly there. Everyone's been very good, in my opinion. Welbeck and Herrera stand out players for me.
I don't want to get too excited because it's only LA Galaxy, but the signs are certainly there. Everyone's been very good, in my opinion. Welbeck and Herrera stand out players for me.
Second half will be very interesting. Looking forward to see the fringe/youth players
Vidal would still add a lot.
It's not his fault, he's out of position really.
Herrera's passing accuracy must be close to 100%. I can't remember him misplacing a ball.
He does. Like the singer, Passenger.
Does Higginbotham count as more titles than Gerrard?
Him, Mata and Welbeck our best players so far.
Not really, no.
I agree valencia is playing well shaw not a factor and he almost gave the galaxy a goal.
Are these kit numbers for Shaw and Herrera temporary?
Super. Controlling the game for us.
It is the exact opposite of how we played last season, and even in previous seasons under Fergie. The tempo and quick passing is fantastic.
Fixed.
He doesn't take on players up high usually. He likes to run with the ball from deep with pace.
Needs to improve that area of his game actually. And get in behind too.
Guess playing as wingback is new to him as well.
Team just looks clinical and so much more assertive under Van Gaal.
Moyes really was a reactionary manager. It's clear as day when you compare this kind of play to even his best outing last season (whatever the hell that was.)
Moyes really was a reactionary manager. It's clear as day when you compare this kind of play to even his best outing last season (whatever the hell that was.)
Good. Very good.
Yes.
Yes. They are not the official numbers yet.
Shaw really hasn't taken the fullback on, he needs to show a lot more to be playing as a wing back in this system. I'm pissed Evra left because he is ideal for that role.
The high line will instantly benefit Carrick when he comes back, can't believe how deep we were playing last year after looking at this setup right now. It just suits the way we play much much better.
Herrera Standout player in that half for me. Running everywhere , good first touch , made 2-3 crunching tackles and sprayed some good passes and always available for a 1-2.
Need a partner in midfield for him though , Fletcher looks uncomfortable in possession but it's understandable.
Still not convinced by this formation , we'll see a better test when the season starts.
Need a partner in midfield for him though , Fletcher looks uncomfortable in possession but it's understandable.
Still not convinced by this formation , we'll see a better test when the season starts.
Looks neat and tidy. Tried to put in a few tackles as well. But this is just a pre-season friendly and the opposition are not so good to be honest. Anyway, it is still a fairly encouraging start for him.
Could be. Preseason numbers aren't always the final kit numbers for the actual season. I expect Shaw to take No. 3 for instance.
I'll be honest. I'm creaming myself.
if i'm being honest, with the midfield performance, i'd say our best half of football for 2 or 3
First nice home kit we've had since AIG 2008/9. (Ronaldo kit)
Well...I'm disappointed in the Chevrolet stream. I've been having a tough time with it so far with all of the buffering and loading issues.
Other than that, it's a first half that was better than I expected. We look sharper than I thought we would, and we're moving the ball around pretty well. Plus, I love how all of the players are always looking for spaces to receive the ball rather than hold their position.
Still, we've been sloppy (as expected). Valencia's crossing is less brainless than it was, and Shaw looks comfortable yet not too influential as of yet. Defensively, we haven't done as well as I wanted IMO, but that's expected in the first pre-season match. Several of our players (particularly the wing backs) gave ball holders too much space on the ball in 1-on-1's. Our central defenders have shown some unfamiliarity with this system though they have become used to it by now. Herrera seems too aggressive in his role given how high he pushes up at times.
Ultimately, though, it was a nice first half. I'm looking forward to some of the younger players getting minutes, hopefully, during the second half.
Other than that, it's a first half that was better than I expected. We look sharper than I thought we would, and we're moving the ball around pretty well. Plus, I love how all of the players are always looking for spaces to receive the ball rather than hold their position.
Still, we've been sloppy (as expected). Valencia's crossing is less brainless than it was, and Shaw looks comfortable yet not too influential as of yet. Defensively, we haven't done as well as I wanted IMO, but that's expected in the first pre-season match. Several of our players (particularly the wing backs) gave ball holders too much space on the ball in 1-on-1's. Our central defenders have shown some unfamiliarity with this system though they have become used to it by now. Herrera seems too aggressive in his role given how high he pushes up at times.
Ultimately, though, it was a nice first half. I'm looking forward to some of the younger players getting minutes, hopefully, during the second half.
Vidal and Herrera would be perfection please woody make it happen
they said at the start of the stream that the numbers for the tour could change for the season
Why are they showing Moscow?
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