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Won us the game imo. Excellent performance.
Yeah he's always been technically very good and a lot of people seem to have missed that. Southampton produce a fair few like that.I literally can't believe people have been calling for his head since Mou left. He's a phenomenal LB, his touch and passing are of an incredibly high standard, let alone for a left back.
My problem with him was getting injured every two seconds. If that's truly behind him then theres nothing to worry about (seems to be).Great player despite what the Caf experts / Mourinho acolytes have said over the years.
He had fitnesss issues but he used to barely get a run of games to build up his fitness. My issue was with the people who slated his ability and made out like he was useless.My problem with him was getting injured every two seconds. If that's truly behind him then theres nothing to worry about (seems to be).
Anyway, been terrific. One of the few positions we dont have to worry about what so ever. Injuries permitting hes basically set for the next 7-8 years if not more. Probably Rashford is the only other one you can say that for, Martial to an extent as well (since he signed his extension). We know they're good enough now, and they're all young so youd expect them to progress still while they're also here for the forseeable future.
Well he's definitely got his arse into gear big time. Imo the criticism was warranted, as everyone knew he had talent, but I think Jose gave him the boot up the arse needed. And I'm no Jose fan. He looked better from the start of the season and now under Ole he can really flourish, and I think we've seen that with his improved attacking play.Great player despite what the Caf experts / Mourinho acolytes have said over the years.
Evra was an atrocious crosser; Shaw is probably better at this and at passing. But Paddy was an outstanding dribbler and so much of our play went down the left and some of the one-two passes and movement was justHe should work on his crossing. Yesterday Watford player just stayed very close to Martial when we counter attacked, leaving acres of space for Shaw. He didn't do anything just waited for sometime and finally passed the ball to Martial. If he can work on his crossing, he can whip decent deliveries to box from deeper position too.
Honestly, the treatment bordered abuse. Constantly calling him out, saying ‘he was playing with my brain’, questioning his work ethic when he was actually injured etc.Great player despite what the Caf experts / Mourinho acolytes have said over the years.
Yup, he really was a horrible influence and he created such negativity it was unreal. Can’t believe some lapped it up.God, what a blight that man was to this club.
What did he say I missed it?What a beast. And some lovely comments about Ole post-match.
"He gives me lots of confidence and let's me know he believes in me and that's all a player needs" Obvious dig at Jose, entirely on the money of course. Goes on to say "... he's been magnificent and it was only a matter of time before he got announced and we're all happy for him ..." nice words very genuinely spoken.What did he say I missed it?
I agree with this. I came in to read about Shaw's performance and it turns into a Mourinho bashing/defending thread.At some point on the caf, we're gonna have to stop mentioning Jose Mourinho. We've become obsessed with him.
It's tiresome and even myself get caught up with it.I agree with this. I came in to read about Shaw's performance and it turns into a Mourinho bashing/defending thread.
That's the kind of pass that Messi would be proud of, it's even more amazing that it came from a left back. If he can work on improving his crossing, he's gonna be the best LB for sure.Said it few times, he is just very good footballer. His first touch and passing in general is good. That pass for the goal, he played similar one playing for England.
He should work on his crossing. Yesterday Watford player just stayed very close to Martial when we counter attacked, leaving acres of space for Shaw. He didn't do anything just waited for sometime and finally passed the ball to Martial. If he can work on his crossing, he can whip decent deliveries to box from deeper position too.
Overall he had good game and season. One less position to worry about in summer.