Probably doesn't deserve its own thread but I can't think of a more exciting time to be a United fan right now... is anyone else feeling ridiculously excited about the QPR game and the remainder of the season? actually looking forward to a United game for the first time in ages, it has become a chore of late. By no means do I think the season ahead is an easy one nor that victory against QPR is guaranteed but I just have this feeling that after years of no entertainment, whilst we will endure some growing pains no doubt.. we're going to see some entertainment once again.
I've been watching some Luke Shaw games from pre-season, the lad was very impressive.. he got some very undeserved criticism from alot of quarters but feck me his first touch, his ability to pick out a pass and ability to drive with the ball are top class, I think he's going to be a star I really do. He just needs to work on his dribbling in the final third against a deep set defence and add some variety to his dribbling skills.
Herrera also had moments of class during pre-season but imagine him in a team where he isn't the only player capable of producing a pass, imagine him with more time and space on the ball if ADM gets all the attention. Another player who I'm looking forward to seeing in that new look side. I see people moaning about Pogba, Fabregas, Kroos.. but one thing our boy has is that his mobility is superior to all three and he has such a fantastic personality. United badly needed some energy in that midfield, we were so static that Cleverley was the only midfielder we had with abit of legs.. seriously dire situation. Herrera is ideal in that respect, he has boundless energy and enough quality about his game to make a big impact on our style of play immediately.
Di Maria at Old Trafford.. we saw moments of class against Burnley and we saw him dismantle a German team, now we get to see him run riot at home, supplying the likes of Falcao. For me the above three players.. I feel so certain they will definitely be hits.. age, quality and athleticism is all on their side and I'm excited to see them all on the pitch at the same time.
Blind, Rojo and Falcao.. are slightly more unknown quantities for different reasons.. seems weird saying it about Falcao but is he the same player etc obviously no one can 100% guarantee that. But if these lads come in and produce .. then we have a very exciting team on our hands and it will only get better this january and next summer.
There is alot of uncertainty about the place and doom n gloom i.e. loss of welbeck which I myself wasn't too pleased about but this summer we have brought in some serious quality, signings I can't even find fault with especially the first three. This team is definitely better than the one we were subjected to a year before and for that we should all be grateful. It could have been Baines, Cavani, Kroos and Moyes in charge.. which I don't think would have led to the drastic changes we needed.
So yeah an OP that isn't really going anywhere but if you too are feeling incredibly excited.. please share - makes a change to the identity crisis posts. 2007/08.. was that the last time we had such a feeling?
I've been watching some Luke Shaw games from pre-season, the lad was very impressive.. he got some very undeserved criticism from alot of quarters but feck me his first touch, his ability to pick out a pass and ability to drive with the ball are top class, I think he's going to be a star I really do. He just needs to work on his dribbling in the final third against a deep set defence and add some variety to his dribbling skills.
Herrera also had moments of class during pre-season but imagine him in a team where he isn't the only player capable of producing a pass, imagine him with more time and space on the ball if ADM gets all the attention. Another player who I'm looking forward to seeing in that new look side. I see people moaning about Pogba, Fabregas, Kroos.. but one thing our boy has is that his mobility is superior to all three and he has such a fantastic personality. United badly needed some energy in that midfield, we were so static that Cleverley was the only midfielder we had with abit of legs.. seriously dire situation. Herrera is ideal in that respect, he has boundless energy and enough quality about his game to make a big impact on our style of play immediately.
Di Maria at Old Trafford.. we saw moments of class against Burnley and we saw him dismantle a German team, now we get to see him run riot at home, supplying the likes of Falcao. For me the above three players.. I feel so certain they will definitely be hits.. age, quality and athleticism is all on their side and I'm excited to see them all on the pitch at the same time.
Blind, Rojo and Falcao.. are slightly more unknown quantities for different reasons.. seems weird saying it about Falcao but is he the same player etc obviously no one can 100% guarantee that. But if these lads come in and produce .. then we have a very exciting team on our hands and it will only get better this january and next summer.
There is alot of uncertainty about the place and doom n gloom i.e. loss of welbeck which I myself wasn't too pleased about but this summer we have brought in some serious quality, signings I can't even find fault with especially the first three. This team is definitely better than the one we were subjected to a year before and for that we should all be grateful. It could have been Baines, Cavani, Kroos and Moyes in charge.. which I don't think would have led to the drastic changes we needed.
So yeah an OP that isn't really going anywhere but if you too are feeling incredibly excited.. please share - makes a change to the identity crisis posts. 2007/08.. was that the last time we had such a feeling?
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