I still think we need a RW, but he has really surpassed my expectations his determination and work rate is world class.
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Just continues to impress, regardless of what side he is on. The width he gives us on the right makes so much of a difference. His workrate as usual was phenomenal, and he absolutely slaughtered City on the counter. Arguably the signing of the season. Fantastic performance!
There was a moment where AWB looked like he may be in trouble but James made up 40/50 yards in the blink of an eye to get back and help him. Tremendous stuff.
Can't think of many I'd have above him for signing of the season.
Soyuncu was signed last season otherwise I'd have said him.
Soyuncu was signed last season otherwise I'd have said him.
Has to be up there for YPOTY
To come to United from Swansea and make the impact he has so soon, brilliant. Total credit to him.
He was on my summer wishlist but there were quite a few doubters who didn’t think a championship playerwould be good enough, he’s only a pace merchant etc.
Have you all changed your opinions now?
To come to United from Swansea and make the impact he has so soon, brilliant. Total credit to him.
He was on my summer wishlist but there were quite a few doubters who didn’t think a championship playerwould be good enough, he’s only a pace merchant etc.
Have you all changed your opinions now?
I wasn't convinced to start with and thought technically he wasn't all that.
I still think he can improve technically and his decision making, but he's been great for us. Worth every penny and by far our best signing in the summer.
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Or maybe James should try to start picking his spot and players. By now he should know that neither are the type to be lounging in those near post crosses so I would like for him to pick his guy when he has time. There was one cross in the game where James had ample time to pick his player but choose to just put it in in the box almost blindly. He does put in juicy crosses sometimes but it'd be better if he started picking his guy first rather than just crossing in dangerous areas. His 2 assists from crosses came when he saw Rashford first then picked him, rather than just a cross into a dangerous area.
Also Martial is also more unlikely to be at the end of most of James crosses because he drops into midfield and generally start those moves which lead James in those crossing positions. Not to mention it seems like Martial prefers the cut back(which i find clever because defenders usually and instinctively rush back toward their goal and players who hold their runs a bit find themselves in acres of spaces unmarked).
Same here. I thought he was just a pace merchant and that he might struggle technically. As it happens he's been great. Tenacious, threatening, technically good. He's been a very good signing.
This is what's great about him. When he presses he doesn't do it half heartedly, he runs at them as fast as he can.
Even when he's clearly tired and struggling, he really grits down and goes as hard as he can. That sort of work rate is infectious.
He might not be the most skilful or be the deadliest, but you need guys like him in your team.
That's unfair on James. Crossing the ball in the space to attack is very common tactic and we should have players on the move and making near post runs. If he keeps crossing the ball straight to player without any movement, it's hard to pick them and easy to defend.
I think this is the first time post Fergie that we actually have a functioning front 3 who all look dangerous and can all contribute individually. It’s a huge credit to James that he has managed to have that impact already. I actually think this attacking 3 could all become world class in their own way. Very exciting times ahead!
Oh what a player Daniel James has turned out to be. He's works so hard in attack and pressing from up front. During the City game, he pushed so hard with AWB to keep KDB, David Silva and Sterling away from our box. It was so good to watch his commitment to the badge and I just loved it. I hope he improves a little more with his dribbling on the ball and i think we might not need Sancho after all. I love the kid and i hope he stays with us for a long time.
An underrated performance due to how well wan bisakka and Fred played.
A huge amount of apathy when we signed him but has been fantastic
A huge amount of apathy when we signed him but has been fantastic
He's the best player We have currently, in my opinion.
I might be biased since I love hard working players. But even when everything turns shit in a match, the boy never stops trying. Call him limited if you want but you can't take determination out of him, and that's the most important trait to have as a professional football player.
I might be biased since I love hard working players. But even when everything turns shit in a match, the boy never stops trying. Call him limited if you want but you can't take determination out of him, and that's the most important trait to have as a professional football player.
Great game. Slight concern that his goals have dried up but overall very impressive season so far.
Players like him and Scott are what you need to build a strong side. They don't mind others having the limelite and deliver for the team.
James has been exceptional, I have been surprised on how good he actually is on the ball.
In games he has started so many counter attacks when AWB plays it into him and he manages to flick it or find a way to pass it to Martial and then he is gone. He has build a good understanding with Martial.
James has been exceptional, I have been surprised on how good he actually is on the ball.
In games he has started so many counter attacks when AWB plays it into him and he manages to flick it or find a way to pass it to Martial and then he is gone. He has build a good understanding with Martial.
He's basically Ole's version of Park.
Lingard is probably closer to Park than James. James is elite in terms of speed and almost all of his game revolves around that.
Four assists now in the PL and let's be honest he have more.
The advantage of being as quick as James (as in Lightning quick) - is that you don't really need technique. He is so quick he can go past practically anyone by using pace alone - unless he is up against AWB in training 
It's Kanchelskis all over again. No technique - just a blistering pace
It's Kanchelskis all over again. No technique - just a blistering pace
He's been signing of the season for us. Love how he's bought width to our team. I do hope we still get a RW, because it'd be good to get goals from the right, but James will be a mainstay in our attack. Really pleased for him.
Looked absolutely exhausted at the end of the game. Ole has to be careful with him. Last 10-15 mins of the games are where most fatigue injuries happen. He should look to sub James out when he can.
Pace is a dangerous weapon on the pitch. People shouldn't discount the advantage it gives.
I don't want to see him on the pitch on Thursday. Let the boy rest.
Unless you’re Bellion
Favourite player in the squad. A shame his career probably won't be long-lived. How long can he maintain that explosiveness? Attrition and injury risks can't be neglected.
He turned 22 just a month ago. We have many years before we start worrying about his pace.
That's a very back to front way of looking at it. When James is fizzing in crosses across the 6 yard box that leaves the keeper and the defenders utterly stranded we should be looking to capitalise on that, not remove it from our game because the strikers aren't getting themselves in the right positions to finish it. There's absolutely no reason why one striker can't be making that run while the other gives the option from the cut back.
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There are few more likeable signings that I can think of in my entire United supporting life than this one.
He gives a damn, he applies what he's got and he clearly loves being part of the place. What a fecking brilliant catch.
He gives a damn, he applies what he's got and he clearly loves being part of the place. What a fecking brilliant catch.
The surprising thing about him is his actual first touch. He's bolting around at 100mph an hour but he's still got the ability to drop into any pocket and pick up a pass flawlessly - over and over again. Even after you just watched him close down a ball next to our right-back, next to our left center back and then back in his right-wing position.
He's got 6 lungs, turbo engines in his legs, a natural first touch and a level head on him that loves manchester united.
How did we find this gem?
He's got 6 lungs, turbo engines in his legs, a natural first touch and a level head on him that loves manchester united.
How did we find this gem?
If he adds goals to his game he could be an elite winger.
You know what excites me about this guy? I really dont think there is any player in the world we can buy that is considered an upgrade and can do what he does consistently. Whether it be sancho or ousmane dembele, we would be sacrificing more defensive work and energy for creativity. Is the creativity worth it is the question? If we inject more creativity in other sides of the pitch I actually believe he is first team material right now. I also feel we dont know the extent of his creativity because we dont have all pieces of our attack figured out. I need to see how better he becomes when we have a more creative player like pogba playing further up closer to him.
I also think we should start looking more at the championship for more players like Dan James. he has changed my perspective on the level of quality we can expect to uncover if we are willing to take the risk. The amount of money we would save should be nice.
I also think we should start looking more at the championship for more players like Dan James. he has changed my perspective on the level of quality we can expect to uncover if we are willing to take the risk. The amount of money we would save should be nice.
I think we're going overboard now. He's a good player. I wouldn't consider him a nailed in starter material for a top aide. I'd definitely start Messi or even Sancho over. For me he's a good player who I'm very happy to have part of our main 5 options in attack.
But I agree that his was a signing that should encourage us to be smarter in the market.
Why include messi when there is never a chance we get him unless he is still playing by 40 and woodward does his thing? Also he is a defensive winger so Im sure there are important parts of his game that even Sancho cant replicate like his energy and speed. Sancho is also fast but not Vardy/agbonlahor fast were there is no other option but to hope. Do you know any other defensive winger currently that can do what he does better? If so please list them.
Also Im just reiterating that if we loaded other parts of the team with creativity he could be first team champion league material. Liverpool did it with milner/henderson so why can't we?
Solskajaer said this too but I'm not sure I agree. Kuyt and Park are people I'd consider defensive wingers. Whilst James is very disciplined with his tracking back, he seems to be just as effective creating chances. I think it's a bit of a disservice to label him a defensive winger.
I think James has goals in him but it's just that bit harder to score playing from the right with him being right footed. He's been mostly tasked to keep with on that right side which makes it harder for a right footed player to score
Still he gets chances to score in games regardless of position, if he can learn to bury them he could be a fantastic player.
Maybe mind games from OGS? To light an even bigger fire in him and to prove him wrong?
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