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Fer

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Both played well. Bale looked back to his sharpest best.

James should have got a couple of assists, he looks a different level of a player compared to a few months ago.
That's good to hear. It seems that we sign a talented young player with great attitude.
 

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In his first 3 games for us his crossing was awful, against Southampton though, he certainly put more dangerous crosses into the box. I hope he can continue to be a threat in that sense, as I remember reading a Swansea FC forum before he signed for us and they also stated that his crossing was one of his biggest weaknesses.
With Rashford on the end of it it’s almost useless crossing the ball.
 

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With Rashford on the end of it it’s almost useless crossing the ball.

It's not just Rashford but the one thing I was most worried about our strikers this season is none of them are good in the air .

What's the point of fast wingers breaking free and crossing the ball if the players in the middle are poor at heading the ball ?
 

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It's not just Rashford but the one thing I was most worried about our strikers this season is none of them are good in the air .

What's the point of fast wingers breaking free and crossing the ball if the players in the middle are poor at heading the ball ?
How many crosses did James put in that were meant to be headed on vs Southampton? I can think of 1 which was off side. The majority were mid height at max and just needed a touch towards goal. You don't need to be good in the air for that. City for example cross probably more than anyone in the league but it's almost never at head height.
 

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He has looked so much better. Maybe the goals for United have really helped his confidence and he is starting to realize his true potential. Surely looks like a PL player.
 

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Impressed by him again in the bits I saw.

Very early days yet but if this kid keeps progressing at this rate we are going to have a really good player on our hands.
 

minh_loc_xoay

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Impressed by him again in the bits I saw.

Very early days yet but if this kid keeps progressing at this rate we are going to have a really good player on our hands.
Good to hear he's continuing his good form for his country.
Knowing our bad luck, he'd probably get a stupid injury during international break and have his form out of the window. We then scratch our heads for the rest of the season wondering what went wrong...
 

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Put in a good performance and crossing was good. They should have made more of one particular cross which 3 of them missed.
 

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Remember all the idiots who flat out dismissed him as a footballer because he was signed from Swansea?

:lol:
 

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Quality performance tonight. Final ball was class. He’s way more skilful than people give him credit for. So much more to his game than pace.
So the same problem at Wales that he has at United? No proper striker that knows how to move in the box?
 

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Both played well. Bale looked back to his sharpest best.

James should have got a couple of assists, he looks a different level of a player compared to a few months ago.
Funny how people interpret games, I read an ratings article where they gave Bale an 8 and James 6 , I guess a goal scorer gets the plaudits.
Personally I expected a lot more of Bale judging from last night I’m glad we didn’t sign him , James was good and the crowd got a lot more excited when he got on the ball than Bale.
He Played both flanks James was left and swapped with bale to the right towards the end.
His crossing off his left leg needs a bit of work he hit the crowd in the 2nd half with one but in general he played well.
 

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Remember all the idiots who flat out dismissed him as a footballer because he was signed from Swansea?

:lol:
Some of them openly admitted to never watching him play, but if you tried to argue with them you'd be met with "oh, you watch Swansea a lot then?" Unbelievable stuff.
You'd think Swansea played in the conference the way they went on.
 

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He really is looking like a great buy. I'm really looking forward to watching him next game, I can't say that for many players in our squad.

He also have more skill than people on here think, looking good for this season.
 

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I'm trying to find the member or 2 who grilled me for a full day hell bent on proving to me that championship standard players like James wouldn't step up and do a job for us.
 

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Its only going to go down hill from here. He's peaked at the Caf.
Keep walking,James. Don't look back.
 

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Remember all the idiots who flat out dismissed him as a footballer because he was signed from Swansea?

:lol:
People said he was a kick and run footballer with awful technique. I genuinely don’t understand what they’re watching.
 

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He looks promising.

I wouldn't want to say more than that. Danger of crazy hype just because of the recent goals. Like Rashford, he has a lot to work on in his game.
 

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Scored again from left wing. Much more productive than Rashford from left. At this rate he will take left wing spot from Rashford.
 

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GIF or video of the goal?

Lad is on fire.
 

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In great form at the moment. Onwards and upwards from here hopefully.
 

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Brilliant goal and it seems he got a decent haircut at last :) The 80s mullet is gone :)
 
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