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we might as well play them tbf, dalot needs the playing time anyway.I would just like to apologise to AC Milan for my club fielding effectively an under 23 team in a meaningless under 19 friendly, shameful
He's a great prospect. I wouldn't be surprised if Dalot leaves this summer with Laird and Williams squeezing him out.Laird is a very special player.
For me, he's second only to Greenwood amongst our youth. If he can produce left or right, that's a huge boost for us. I sincerely wish he can stay clear of injuries for a couple of years to really realize his potential. Dalot doesn't have the potential Laird does imho.Ethan Laird is always a level above. Frightening prospect.
He's played some nice long passes from deep in midfield like with the goal. But he's also lost some physical battles with Milan playersGomes doing nothing to suggest he should be getting 1st team chances. I don't think he will make a career in European top leagues. Just having good technique isn't nearly enough when every single physical attribute is lacking.
I’ve said this before but I actually rate him as the second best academy graduate we have after Greenwood, I’m a huge fan of Gomes but I think Laird is even better, the lad is dynamite.For me, he's second only to Greenwood amongst our youth. If he can produce left or right, that's a huge boost for us. I sincerely wish he can stay clear of injuries for a couple of years to really realize his potential. Dalot doesn't have the potential Laird does imho.
I agree 100%. Ethan is the Greenwood of the defence. If he doesn't suffer from injuries he will go a long way. I think he, Williams, Shaw and Wan Bissaka will share full back duties for a long time at UnitedFor me, he's second only to Greenwood amongst our youth. If he can produce left or right, that's a huge boost for us. I sincerely wish he can stay clear of injuries for a couple of years to really realize his potential. Dalot doesn't have the potential Laird does imho.
Same. I've been waiting patiently for him to get fit consistently. He will be fast tracked to the first team squad. Superb player.I’ve said this before but I actually rate him as the second best academy graduate we have after Greenwood, I’m a huge fan of Gomes but I think Laird is even better, the lad is dynamite.
Mark Helm.. Came on as a substitute..Great switch by #17, who was that?
From the beginning of last season, it was clear that he was our second best youth prospect. Unlike Gomes, Chong etc Laird does not have any weakness in his game, and his abilities make him suitable for the demands of the modern fullback (winger). His abilities and potential is the main reason why some posters on here questioned us going after AWB.I’ve said this before but I actually rate him as the second best academy graduate we have after Greenwood, I’m a huge fan of Gomes but I think Laird is even better, the lad is dynamite.
Yep thought so. Very nice passMark Helm.. Came on as a substitute..
This.From the beginning of last season, it was clear that he was our second best youth prospect. Unlike Gomes, Chong etc Laird does not have any weakness in his game, and his abilities make him suitable for the demands of the modern fullback (winger). His abilities and potential is the main reason why some posters on here questioned us going after AWB.
The point would be the quality of his long passing which was again on show, and I guess to get him more involved because he has a tendency to be on the fringes of the game.Would like to see Laird and Williams against low block park-the-bus teams, and Shaw and AWB against the more open top teams.
The subs seemed to make a difference, allowed Gomes to be moved more forward--I really don't see the point of trying to turn him into a DLP.
Should have bought Meunier and Tierney. Would have cost us the same as AWB. Both able to pass and deliver a cross...This.
And it was the reason I wanted us to sign a LB instead.
I would've preferred Tierney but he seems to suffer from injuries quite abit which is dissapointing to see. But there was many other options too.Should have bought Meunier and Tierney. Would have cost us the same as AWB. Both able to pass and deliver a cross...
Because it could've saved the club £50m. And that for a fullback that has limitations in attack which wasn't a very prudent move when better RBs could've been signed.Why are people questioning a good signing for our first team because a player is doing well in the u23s? We've had loads of players who did well at that level and then didnt make it here or even in the premier league. Today was against Milan but it wasnt even a team from the top division...
Laird played well particularly out of position on the left but he has a lot to do if hes going to end up making it at United