Luke Shaw next move?

[golden_blunder]

The quotes from his old Southampton coach, Jason Dodd, himself a former fullback were interesting. Basically even back then he had to keep on his back, cuddle 1 minute, kick up the hole the next. Shaw went through motions in training if he got away with it, had problems staying focused.

Perhaps explains Jose praising him one week and slagging him the next

Don’t hold out much hope for the lad and imho not Jose’s fault

 

[Ban]

Seeing the player in the Brighton game was a pretty saddening affair, when thinking how talented the player was when playing under Poch only 18 yrs of age. Difficult to assess how big an impact that horrific injury has had on him, but one thing is for sure he’s a shadow of the player he was.

He turns 23 in the summer, his days at Utd are obviously numbered so where will he go and what would be the best move for him?

Myself I would love it if Poch took him back and gave him an opportunity to rebuild his career with Spurs. Then hopefully he could get one back on Mourinho for the horrible way in which he’s been treated by him.

Jose is one cruel cruel person. He is out to get Shaw for no reason at all. Just cause he's like that, a bastard.

Am I doing this right?

 

[spwd]

He’ll go to Liverpool.

 

[walkinhop]

I think Spurs deserves better then someone who did feck all with us.

To be fair, there have been plenty of players that have done feck all with us.

 

[devilish]

To be fair, there have been plenty of players that have done feck all with us.

Not at this spurs. West ham on the other hand

 

[EyeInTheSky]

He would get lots of cuddles of Poch at Spurs. Maybe that is what he has been trying to do. Make himself more cuddly.

Fatist!

 

[simplyared]

Wouldn't be a bad idea if he went on the Caf. If reading some of the comments made about him on this thread, doesn't give him the incentive wherever he ends up, then not much will.

 

[Ødegaard]

Wouldn't be a bad idea if he went on the Caf. If reading some of the comments made about him on this thread, doesn't give him the incentive wherever he ends up, then not much will.

If the money and fame didn't do it or a competitive nature then comments on the internet won't.

 

[Class of 63]

He needs to get himself a decent training bra for starters, and then keep his head down.

 

[Claude Cat]

He’ll go to Liverpool.

Pfft he's not a patch on our Andy Robbo

 

[tomaldinho1]

Maybe it will teach us not to follow in Liverpool's steps and sign Southampton players.

Of all those who left who has furthered their reputation? It's a big step up and Shaw has never performed at the top level so I'm not sure how much 'promise' he has.

VVD - too ealry
Lambert - nope
Lallana - a bit hit and miss, shame about injuries
Lovren - nope
Clyne - same as Lallana
Rodriguez - too early
Mane - a resounding yes
Wanyama - probably, yes
Fonte - nope
Schneiderlin - not a chance
Shaw - nope, although shame about injuries
Chambers - nope

 

[Denis79]

If this was Evra having a terrible patch of form after years of fantastic service to the club, I would have had sympathy. I couldn't care less what Shaw does next, he hasn't showed anything for longer periods to warrant my worries.

 

[Gordon S]

It is easy to forget he is still a 22 year old defender with more than a year gone to a terrible injury.
Agree that he has to show more desire but i actually think it would be stupid to sell him in the summer.
Still think its to early to give up on him. Perhaps a loan could help him?

 

[tentan]

Possibly Everton or back to Southampton

 

[TheReligion]

You’d want him to go to one of our competitive rivals and actually do well... just to stick it to our current manager?
Mate

He's not a United fan. Well he's pretending to be but he isn't.

 

[Cee90]

Leicester.

 

[Nuts]

Of all those who left who has furthered their reputation? It's a big step up and Shaw has never performed at the top level so I'm not sure how much 'promise' he has.

VVD - too ealry
Lambert - nope
Lallana - a bit hit and miss, shame about injuries
Lovren - nope
Clyne - same as Lallana
Rodriguez - too early
Mane - a resounding yes
Wanyama - probably, yes
Fonte - nope
Schneiderlin - not a chance
Shaw - nope, although shame about injuries
Chambers - nope

Go slightly further back and you can add Bale, Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain.

If someone can be arsed, a team comprised of active players who’ve left Southampton would be interesting...

 

[Chipper]

Hopefully he stays and turns into a roaring success. Got my doubts on both counts though.

West Ham or Palace.

He's a London lad, not sure where he lived when at Souhampton but there were reports of homesickness when he moved up here. Can see him going back down south.

Both can just about afford his wages if they stay up, both currently have players from the same agency on their books. West Ham signed Evra as stop-gap recently. They do still have Cresswell but he's been playing more as LCB in a back 3 instead of his usual LB. Could all change I suppose if/when Moyes goes.

Monreal is aging but doing ok. I wouldn't rule it out completely but Arsenal would still surprise me. Maybe an outside bet.

Of the other southern teams I don't really see Spurs or Chelsea being interested although there is that Pochettino connection with Tottenham. Would doubt Bournemouth or Brighton could pay him enough. A return to Southampton may suit him but again doubts over wages, they're sellers not buyers and they might go down anyway.

 

[NikSab]

A player who has been questioned by his attitude by two of the best coaches of all time, i think there is more to it than catches the eye as we don't see them in training everyday.

 

[Canucantona20]

Luke Shaw’s next move? Hopefully off the couch

 

[SwSw]

Luke Shaw's next destination depends on what you hear from the media. I've read that some media outlets are reporting that he is staying since he wants to play the long game believing that Mourinho won't be here that long. Some outlets reports that he is leaving next summer.

Anyway, I don't think Mourinho is to be blamed here. I don't think Mourinho played him in one of our biggest game of the season just so he could publicly berate him later on. I find it rather disappointing that Shaw hasn't grab such opportunity with both hands after his run of games few weeks ago.

 

[Swift Football]

Everton might be interested in him, and can actually offer a decent trasnfer fee and decent wages. Baines is getting older and they seem to be interested in english lads. I will say they might be willing to take chances with Jones and Shaw. ANd sometimes, change of scenario is good for young lads, so good luck to him.

 

[simplyared]

He's not a United fan. Well he's pretending to be but he isn't.

United fan. Yes
Mourinho fan. No

 

[buckooo1978]

my bet is on West Ham

he's a London boy and they have aging fullbacks

if they stay up of course

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Of all those who left who has furthered their reputation? It's a big step up and Shaw has never performed at the top level so I'm not sure how much 'promise' he has.

VVD - too ealry
Lambert - nope
Lallana - a bit hit and miss, shame about injuries
Lovren - nope
Clyne - same as Lallana
Rodriguez - too early
Mane - a resounding yes
Wanyama - probably, yes
Fonte - nope
Schneiderlin - not a chance
Shaw - nope, although shame about injuries
Chambers - nope

You could put Bale in there as a big resounding yes- Spurs then Real
Walcott - Started well then just became Theo.

 

[SqualorVictoria]

I'd take him at City to be backup to Mendy if I'm honest. English, fits the HG rule and a decent player. Wouldn't like to pay more than £15m or so though.

Other than this being a bit of a weird suggestion in my opinion, it is almost totally pointless to have more than 4 non club-trained HG players in a squad given the CL squad rules, and it's not like Walker, Sterling or Stones are leaving, and I'd say Delph is a solid option as well.

 

[Thomas A.Anderson]

Next step? Burger King counter.

 

[Red_toad]

I hope he can turn it around at United. There’s a very good player in there. Had a real change of heart with him. Give him 7,8,9 games in a row and we’ll see a different player...

 

[Oldyella]

Fatist!

No, you're the fatest.

 

[Oldyella]

my bet is on West Ham

he's a London boy and they have aging fullbacks

if they stay up of course

Man people really are fed up with him. Why would you wish that on anyone?

 

[Donut]

It will be one of the mid-lower level clubs before he eventually becomes an okayish player who is injured half the season and changes clubs every 2 years between promoted and relegated teams.

He's not good enough, fit enough, and driven enough to be a top class player.

 

[R o o K]

I'd take him and shift Rose out, but yeah Davies has been great this season.

Yeah, and the treatment of Rose by your beloved club is better than Jose's treatment of Shaw. Same applies for Pep's treatment of Hart, but no one is talking about that, Pep seems to be untouchable and unquestioned about his behaviour. Yet, Jose will be questioned about every single decision he makes.

 

[SambaBoy]

Be a good signing for whoever gets him. I think the main injury troubles are behind him, and now he just needs to be playing week in, week out in a less pressurised environment. West Ham or Everton would be a good move for him and the clubs getting him.

It's clear there's no way back for him here now, it looked like that before he got a run in the team then there was some hope and now that has just gone again. A massive shame really, as he should have been our 10 year replacement for Evra when he joined, our options at LB since he left have been terrible, players out of position mainly and a potential great suffering with injuries/staying focused and his weight.

 

[Minimalist]

I do have a certain amount of empathy for him as I personally struggle to feel ambitious in my own life. If I had made a ton of money at the age of 23, I'm not sure I would have the highest desire to work my arse off every day (which is ultimately what these top professionals need to do now). I'm pretty sure I'd be coasting along happily with medium-level expectations if I could get away with it. Then again I'm not a pro footballer and never considered any sports career so my ability to relate to this scenario isn't that strong.

Part of me would assume if that's the sort of person he is, he's probably not going to change (he's probably just made the wrong move). Just needs to find a club where his natural ability is good enough without having to work as hard as you would do at a top club.

 

[simplyared]

Of all those who left who has furthered their reputation? It's a big step up and Shaw has never performed at the top level so I'm not sure how much 'promise' he has.

VVD - too ealry
Lambert - nope
Lallana - a bit hit and miss, shame about injuries
Lovren - nope
Clyne - same as Lallana
Rodriguez - too early
Mane - a resounding yes
Wanyama - probably, yes
Fonte - nope
Schneiderlin - not a chance
Shaw - nope, although shame about injuries
Chambers - nope

Wanyama - PROBABLY. I would change to RESOUNDING

 

[LilyWhiteSpur]

Yeah, and the treatment of Rose by your beloved club is better than Jose's treatment of Shaw. Same applies for Pep's treatment of Hart, but no one is talking about that, Pep seems to be untouchable and unquestioned about his behaviour. Yet, Jose will be questioned about every single decision he makes.

Our treatment of Rose? You have lost me.

 

[vangagal]

United fan. Yes
Mourinho fan. No

Shaw fan. Oh yes.

 

[NewDawnFades]

Why should he move? Does anyone really think Mourinho is here for more than one more year?

 

[Camilo]

It's not an excuse for a professional footballer, but he probably just has trouble applying himself.. Or maybe he's just thick. And like all thick people, you need to engage them and focus them to get anything out of them. There will be coaches willing to put in that effort. Jose obviously isn't interested, and that's fair enough - this is the biggest club in the EPL, the least any boss should expect is 100% commitment and concentration, and if Shaw can't give that then Jose isn't going to waste his time. Fair play. But certain other coaches might and you never know, something might just click in Shaw's head one day and he'll get it.

I could see quite big clubs taking a punt on him. It's such a low risk thing to do. And even for all Shaw's apparent lack of effort, he still looks a cracking LB when he plays most of the time.

 

[Santi_Mesut_Alexis_87]

Can see Everton wanting him.