revel911
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Which happens when we played Vidic or EvansShouldn't play LCB as he doesn't have a left foot. Needs to be put as RCB.
Which happens when we played Vidic or EvansShouldn't play LCB as he doesn't have a left foot. Needs to be put as RCB.
Can't believe Vidic leftWhich happens when we played Vidic or Evans
http://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-...e-back-role-for-Manchester-United-and-England"It's the end of the season so obviously we will go on a break and next season I will look to really kick on and cement my position," Smalling said.
"Roy knows that I am a centre-back and I really want to cement it and be that number one.
"I feel that if I get my chance like I did today, I can go out there and deliver.
"Hopefully if I can go back to my club in the summer and really cement it, I can hopefully cement it for England as well. I am ready for this chance and it is about time I took it."
Agreed.Big season for him, in terms of his future here I feel.
Was always a big fan...Always thought he'd make it to be the best (Still think Jones i below him)
But last season, he was not one bit impressive and seemed to regress. His drinking habit and his house parties didn't help.
With the exception of Nani and Welbeck, he is the one player I am desperate to make a big impact here. Would love nowt more
He has used the word 'cement' four times withing 4 sentences. Sell him!Smalling wants central role
http://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-...e-back-role-for-Manchester-United-and-England
Jamie jackson makes some awful assumptionsSome of the journos, e.g. Jamie Jackson's piece today in the Grauniad, seem to have an agenda against him. Not sure how many of these bad vibes are coming from trying to read Van Gaal's mind, though. Hopefully they actually watched yesterday's game.
Didn't see this game, but this is exactly what troubled me about him last season - his spatial awareness often disappears. Even if it's just 1, 2 or 3 times a game, these are essentially errors that great players on great teams will punish when it matters most. Added to the fact his distribution is sub par, I think this is Smalling's last season at United unless he make dramatic improvement. I can't see Van Gaal sticking with him for another 2 years if he doesn't improve this season.Why people praising him for Roma's match i just don't get. He does have strength and ability, but his positioning is often dreadful. I remember when Roma's forward did the overhead kick that ended hitting the post, it was Smalling that could not deal with him. And then there was a cross from the left. Smalling was in our 6-yard box defending god knows what, because there weren't any Romas' players there. In fact Roma's forward dropped a bit deep and got the ball near penalty spot and had a clear shot from the area, that went wide, while Smalling was stuck close to the keeper completely out of position.
And he caught out like that again and again, he needs to watch not only the ball, but actually a players around him as well. His awareness need to improve.
First of all the cross took a dodgy deflection which made it sit up in his path, he was "dealing" with him as he was goal side, Borriello is a big bastard and he had his back to goal, I don't really see what more Smalling could have done apart from foul him or try and head Boriello's foot. Sometimes you can't win every ball, sure he isn't perfect but he is the best we currently have.Why people praising him for Roma's match i just don't get. He does have strength and ability, but his positioning is often dreadful. I remember when Roma's forward did the overhead kick that ended hitting the post, it was Smalling that could not deal with him. And then there was a cross from the left. Smalling was in our 6-yard box defending god knows what, because there weren't any Romas' players there. In fact Roma's forward dropped a bit deep and got the ball near penalty spot and had a clear shot from the area, that went wide, while Smalling was stuck close to the keeper completely out of position.
And he caught out like that again and again, he needs to watch not only the ball, but actually a players around him as well. His awareness need to improve.
In just his 2nd match of the pre-season, I would expect him to have some sloppiness at this point in terms of positioning and awareness of players around him. The fact that he only made two such mistakes can be attributed to pre-season exertions + the conditions playing a part. Other than this, he was very good.Why people praising him for Roma's match i just don't get. He does have strength and ability, but his positioning is often dreadful. I remember when Roma's forward did the overhead kick that ended hitting the post, it was Smalling that could not deal with him. And then there was a cross from the left. Smalling was in our 6-yard box defending god knows what, because there weren't any Romas' players there. In fact Roma's forward dropped a bit deep and got the ball near penalty spot and had a clear shot from the area, that went wide, while Smalling was stuck close to the keeper completely out of position.
And he caught out like that again and again, he needs to watch not only the ball, but actually a players around him as well. His awareness need to improve.
Looks like someone has a bit of an agenda here.Why people praising him for Roma's match i just don't get. He does have strength and ability, but his positioning is often dreadful. I remember when Roma's forward did the overhead kick that ended hitting the post, it was Smalling that could not deal with him. And then there was a cross from the left. Smalling was in our 6-yard box defending god knows what, because there weren't any Romas' players there. In fact Roma's forward dropped a bit deep and got the ball near penalty spot and had a clear shot from the area, that went wide, while Smalling was stuck close to the keeper completely out of position.
And he caught out like that again and again, he needs to watch not only the ball, but actually a players around him as well. His awareness need to improve.
The worst hack on the United circuit. Poor writer to boot.Jamie jackson makes some awful assumptions
I am not talking about his pre-season games only, i also took into account his performances over the last two years. His positioning and switching-off has been a regular feature. Not only for United, but also for England.In just his 2nd match of the pre-season, I would expect him to have some sloppiness at this point in terms of positioning and awareness of players around him. The fact that he only made two such mistakes can be attributed to pre-season exertions + the conditions playing a part. Other than this, he was very good.
Now, if he did this in the middle of the season where 3 points was important, then you have the right to criticise him. However, he's much more improved on this side of the game and is constantly improving on it.
The only agenda i have is for United to do better. I just don't like to be an apologist, if a player does bad or under-performs, i point out.Looks like someone has a bit of an agenda here.
For the overhead kick there wasnt much he could do except what he did - try to put pressure on the Roma player, but not sufficient enough for him to go down and risk giving away a penalty. The initial cross should have been dealt with better.
He (and the other CBs) are playing a completely new system for a manager who has been at the club all of about 2 weeks, and you are complaining that there are times where the players arent showing 100% refined spatial awareness? Going to a back 3 is a big change and the players have to adjust to it. The preseason results so far have been very promising - for all people say about Galaxy, we have regularly lacked a cutting edge in front of goal and so to convert 7 goals is still an achievement. Roma are a good team and we played with a lot of youngsters, in only our 2nd game with LVGs formation/tactics - getting a win there is an excellent result as far as im concerned.
Smalling was one of the stand out players of the second half. He made some fantastic blocks and tackles and was largely solid, even though he was in a somewhat unfamiliar role, with very inexperienced defenders alongside him (Keane, Blackett, Shaw and Young as the other defenders...).